Up All Night

2011 • NBC
4.5
59 reviews
TV-14
Rating
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Season 1 episodes (24)

1 Pilot
9/14/11
Determined not to compromise her career or cool reputation to the clichés of motherhood, Reagan Brinkley (Christina Applegate) adjusts to life with a baby and returns to work with the support of her stay-at-home husband, Chris (Will Arnett). As if motherhood weren't enough, as a talk-show executive producer, Reagan must also tend to the endless needs of her friend and boss Ava (Maya Rudolph), an ambitious but vulnerable talk-show host. Nick Cannon stars as Ava's charismatic co-host Calvin and Jennifer Hall stars as Ava's long-suffering assistant Missy. Matt Lauer guest stars.
2 Cool Neighbors
9/21/11
When a "cool" new couple moves in across the street, Reagan (Christina Applegate) and Chris (Will Arnett) become obsessed with finding out every detail about them. Elsewhere, Ava (Maya Rudolph) struggles with the fact that baby Amy does not like her, especially when she takes a liking to Calvin (Nick Cannon). Jennifer Hall also stars.
3 Working Late and Working It
9/28/11
Chris (Will Arnett) tries to get Reagan (Christina Applegate) to bring the sexy back into their relationship with some advice from his new friend Reed (guest star Will Forte, "Saturday Night Live"). Meanwhile, when Ava (Maya Rudolph) finds out her ex-boyfriend, B-Ro (guest star Jorma Taccone, "Saturday Night Live," The Lonely Island), is getting married, she blames Reagan for the advice she gave her that caused them to break up.
4 New Car
10/5/11
Reagan's (Christina Applegate) love for online shopping takes a bizarre turn when she and Chris (Will Arnett) go on the hunt for a practical family car. Concerned about their newborn's welfare, Chris aims to negotiate a deal for the perfect new car that is safe but not boring. Meanwhile, Ava (Maya Rudolph) decides to take on more serious talk show topics, but is overwhelmed by the amount of preparation it takes to pull it off. Nick Cannon and Jennifer Hall also star.
5 Mr. Bob's Toddler Kaleidoscope
10/12/11
Reagan (Christina Applegate) fears that her busy schedule may be affecting her parenting skills. Chris (Will Arnett) finds a new calling in Amy's playgroup. Meanwhile, Ava (Maya Rudolph) continues to struggle with the lack of quality time she has with Reagan. Jennifer Hall also stars.
6 Birth
10/19/11
Reagan (Christina Applegate) tries to keep it together when her "perfect" birth plan falls apart, while Chris (Will Arnett) wrestles with the decision to leave his law firm. Elsewhere, Ava (Maya Rudolph) must overcome the fears that are keeping her away from her best friend at such an important time. Nick Cannon and Jennifer Hall also star.
7 Parents
11/2/11
Reagan (Christina Applegate) wants to set an example for her daughter by trying to get along with her own parents (guest stars Blythe Danner and Richard Schiff). The untimely death of a crew member inspires Ava (Maya Rudolph) to reexamine her relationship with the staff. Meanwhile, Chris (Will Arnett) vows to make some lifestyle changes when he starts to fear that his life may be cut short too. Jennifer Hall and Nick Cannon also star.
8 First Night Away
11/9/11
Reagan (Christina Applegate) and Chris (Will Arnett) have a romantic night away to reignite the spark in their relationship. While babysitting Amy, Ava (Maya Rudolph) connects with the Brinkley's neighbor, Kevin (guest star Jason Lee), a single dad who is the complete opposite of her ostentatious boyfriend, Julian (guest star Chris Diamantopoulos). Jennifer Hall also stars.
9 Hiring and Firing
11/16/11
Reagan's (Christina Applegate) inability to fire a less-than-stellar assistant, Nancy (guest star Molly Shannon), leads Ava (Maya Rudolph) to question whether she has lost her edge. Meanwhile, Reagan and Chris (Will Arnett) hope to find a babysitter that will give him some much-needed parental relief. Jennifer Hall also stars.
10 Week Off
11/23/11
When the Ava show takes a break, Reagan (Christina Applegate) is thrilled to spend the week at home with Amy, but her type-A personality and defiant sense of justice upset the delicate balance of Chris's (Will Arnett) neighborhood social life. Meanwhile, Ava (Maya Rudolph) tries to win over Kevin's (guest star Jason Lee) daughter by giving her vocal lessons for a performance at school. Nick Cannon and Jennifer Hall also star.
11 First Christmas
12/7/11
Reagan (Christina Applegate) will do anything to make Amy's first Christmas perfect, even if it means getting help from an unlikely source, her mom (guest star Blythe Danner, "Meet the Parents"). In an effort to find Reagan the perfect gift, Chris (Will Arnett) faces a major obstacle...the mall. Meanwhile, Ava (Maya Rudolph) fears her relationship is in trouble when Kevin (guest star Jason Lee, "My Name Is Earl") decides to spend Christmas with his ex-wife. Jennifer Hall also stars.
12 New Year's Eve
1/12/12
Reagan's (Christina Applegate) extreme competiveness comes out at a New Year's Eve game night, much to Chris's (Will Arnett) embarrassment. Meanwhile, Kevin (guest star Jason Lee) worries that Ava (Maya Rudolph) is ashamed of him and Missy (Jennifer Hall) brings an unexpected date to the party.
13 Rivals
1/19/12
Reagan (Christina Applegate) and Ava (Maya Rudolph) are thrown into a spiral when rival talk-show host and former friend of the show, Shayna (guest star Megan Mullally, "Will and Grace"), is suspected of stealing their show ideas. At home, Reagan develops some jealous feelings towards Chris's (Will Arnett) new female friend. Jennifer Hall also stars.
14 Preschool Auction
2/2/12
Reagan (Christina Applegate) becomes determined to secure a coveted spot for Amy at a prestigious preschool. In an effort to win favor with the admissions office, Reagan volunteers to spearhead the school's annual fundraiser and enlists Ava (Maya Rudolph) to help her run a charity auction. Meanwhile, when Chris's (Will Arnett) older brother (guest star Dean Winters, "30 Rock") comes to visit, the two Brinkley boys revert to their old competitive childhood ways. Jennifer Hall also stars.
15 Day After Valentine's Day
2/9/12
When Ava (Maya Rudolph) and Kevin (guest star Jason Lee) have an epic blow-out, Reagan (Christina Applegate) and Chris (Will Arnett) find themselves wistful for relationship drama and unintentionally end up creating some of their own. Jennifer Hall also stars
16 Travel Day
2/16/12
It's Reagan (Christina Applegate) and Chris (Will Arnett) versus the airport when they travel with baby Amy for the first time. Ava (Maya Rudolph) agrees to be the minister for the wedding of her former band mate, Amanda (guest star Alanis Morissette), and past tensions come back to haunt them. Meanwhile, Kevin (guest star Jason Lee) deals with Ava's feelings on marriage. Jennifer Hall also stars.
17 First Birthday
2/23/12
A moment of weakness with his uncomfortably enthusiastic neighbors leads Chris (Will Arnett) to agree to host a joint first birthday party for Amy, and Reagan (Christina Applegate) to accuse him of being a pushover. Ava (Maya Rudolph) takes it upon herself to take the birthday party to the next level, while Nancy (guest star Molly Shannon) sees this as an opportunity to look for a man. Jennifer Hall also stars.
18 New Boss
3/1/12
On the cusp of the fifth anniversary of "Ava," Reagan (Christina Applegate) and Ava's (Maya Rudolph) idol, Yvonne Encanto (guest star Eve Best, "Nurse Jackie"), acquires the show. This acquisition brings more than they were expecting when Yvonne's right hand, Luke Granby (guest star Steven Pasquale, "Rescue Me"), an ex-military man, takes charge as the new boss. Meanwhile, Chris (Will Arnett) and Reed (guest star Will Forte) decide to refurbish Reed's recently inherited motorcycle. Jennifer Hall also guest stars
19 Couple Friends
3/8/12
Reagan (Christina Applegate) and Chris (Will Arnett) try a little too hard to befriend a fun couple, Justin (guest star Ben Falcone, "Bridesmaids") and Lawrence (guest star Nat Faxon, "Bad Teacher"), who have a young child. Meanwhile, Ava's (Maya Rudolph) feud with Luke (guest star Steven Pasquale, "Rescue Me") over her show's business dealings gets uncomfortably personal. Jennifer Hall also stars.
20 Baby Fever
3/15/12
Chris (Will Arnett) pulls out all the stops to convince Reagan (Christina Applegate) to have another baby. Meanwhile, Ava's (Maya Rudolph) decision to join a mentorship program, started by Yvonne Encanto (guest star Eve Best, "Nurse Jackie"), has less than stellar results and Missy (Jennifer Hall) is worried she's cheating on Ava by helping Luke (guest star Steven Pasquale, "Rescue Me").
21 Daddy Daughter Time
3/22/12
When Chris (Will Arnett) gets a segment on the Ava show, Reagan (Christina Applegate) starts to realize how much she needs her own space at work. Meanwhile, Ava's (Maya Rudolph) dad (guest star Henry Winkler) visits with his family, who are more interested in meeting celebrities like Sharon Osbourne (as herself), Ava's rival, than spending time with Ava. Jennifer Hall also stars.
22 Letting Go
3/29/12
Reagan (Christina Applegate) and Ava's (Maya Rudolph) changing responsibilities at home, a newly walking Amy and Julian's (guest star Chris Diamantopoulos) most recent gift to Ava, a dog, threaten to interfere with the booking of their dream guest -- music legend Stevie Nicks (as herself). Meanwhile, Chris (Will Arnett) might be in over his head when he is "promoted" to a younger hockey league. Jennifer Hall also stars.
23 Hey Jealousy
4/5/12
With Reagan (Christina Applegate) working more closely with Luke (guest star Steven Pasquale), Chris (Will Arnett) starts to show signs of jealousy, but it takes his buddy Reed's (guest star Will Forte) bad advice to send him into a full-blown panic. Meanwhile, Ava (Maya Rudolph) is surprised to learn that her rival will be competing against her in a 10K run for charity and enlists the help of celebrity trainer Gideon Kirk (guest star Fred Armisen). Jennifer Hall also stars.
24 The Proposals
4/12/12
When Reagan (Christina Applegate) loses her engagement ring, a Brinkley family heirloom, Chris (Will Arnett) uses the opportunity to give Reagan the proposal he was never able to give. In order to cover up losing the ring, Regan must seek out her worst enemy -- Chris' grandmother (guest star Marion Ross). Meanwhile, Kevin (guest star Jason Lee) returns and tries to win Ava (Maya Rudolph) back with the help of Julian (guest star Chris Diamantopoulos). Jennifer Hall also stars.

About this show

Emmy-nominee Christina Applegate and Will Arnett star as the proud new parents of baby Amy. Bucking tradition, they decide the wife will be the one going back to work while the husband is going to be the stay-at-home dad. But it's not so simple when the working mom immediately feels the push and pull of motherhood and career, and she spins a little out of control. Written by Saturday Night Live's Emily Spivey and executive produced by Lorne Michaels, Up All Night also stars Maya Rudolph.

Ratings and reviews

4.5
59 reviews
Lyndsey Yvonne Darwin- Spooner
January 30, 2013
Will Arnett and Christina Applegate are the best freaking duo ever. Dougs an idiot.
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Adrienne Williams
January 8, 2013
I have been in love with thus show since the first season. Phenomenal cast and soooo well written. Keeps me in stitches.
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Stacey Geerling
July 9, 2013
They are a awesome couple and work great together.
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