Andy Richter Controls the Universe

Short-story writer Andy makes his living by working at a huge faceless company in present-day Chicago, writing technical manuals. In his active, fertile writer's imagination, we see (and hear as he narrates) the stories of his daily life, as they should be, could be, might be--and even actually how they are. Andy shares his office with the company's newest employee, a... Read all

Genre: Comedy

Cast:Andy Richter , Paget Brewster , Irene Molloy , Jonathan Slavin , James Patrick Stuart , John Bliss , Charlie Finn , Sean Gunn , Patricia Belcher , John Eric Bentley , Paul Hayes , Danielle Bisutti , Molly Sims , Rick Hoffman , Jon Cryer , Michael PeÃ±a , Dan Cortese , Beth Littleford

1Season 1

S1.E1 ∙ Pilot

Tue, Mar 19, 2002

Andy is upset at having to share his office with new employee Byron. He also doesn't like the fact that Keith has slept with the Wendy, the new secretary, on whom Andy has a huge crush.

2Season 1

S1.E2 ∙ Grief Counselor

Tue, Mar 26, 2002

When co-worker Charlie Rhymer dies of a heart attack, Byron blames himself (and to a lesser extend, so does Jessica). Faced with doing actual work for a change, Keith asks Andy to take Wendy to a Sound of Music This leads Andy's feelings for Wendy to awaken once more.

3Season 1

S1.E3 ∙ Little Andy in Charge

Tue, Apr 2, 2002

Andy gets reacquainted with a hot woman he had a crush on in high school, only to find out she's a bigot. Wendy takes Jessica out for a night on the town on the eve before an important meeting and Jessica subsequently turns into a party animal.

4Season 1

S1.E4 ∙ The Second Episode

Tue, Apr 9, 2002

The second episode picks up where the pilot left off. Andy Richter meets his adoring neighbors Phil and Teak, then finds a third man sharing the office with him and Byron. This insufferably optimistic new guy, also called Andy, starts calling Richter 'Big Andy'.

5Season 1

S1.E5 ∙ Gimme a C

Tue, Apr 16, 2002

The co-workers grow tired of the cost cutting instigated by the tyrannical Praeger. Byron comes up with a diabolical plan to get revenge.

6Season 1

S1.E6 ∙ Wedding

Tue, Apr 23, 2002

The entire office spends a weekend in Wisconsin for Ramona from accounting's wedding. Byron is out to score with a bridesmaid while Andy just wants to write. Somehow they end up in bed together.

1Season 2

S2.E1 ∙ We're All the Same, Only Different

Sun, Dec 1, 2002

Andy gets his African-American neighbor Ted a job as a technical writer. Then he gets accused off being a racist after commenting on the Irish.

2Season 2

S2.E2 ∙ Twins

Sun, Dec 8, 2002

Andy introduces Jessica to Ben, then tries to prove his theory that Ben and his twin brother are sharing her. Meanwhile, Byron has a festering burn on his back and can't change the bandages on his own.

3Season 2

S2.E3 ∙ France

Tue, Dec 10, 2002

Andy and Byron find themselves in a battle to convince Jessica to pick them for a business trip to France, with each promising all manner of both work and non-work related favors.

4Season 2

S2.E4 ∙ Holy Sheep

Sun, Dec 15, 2002

Byron converts to 'Zumanism' while Jessica goes out with Wendy's unattractive friend, Nick.

5Season 2

S2.E5 ∙ Relationship Ripcord

Tue, Dec 17, 2002

The co workers are eavesdropping on Jessica's therapist neighbor, who describes her 'cold'. So, Jessica desperately tries to change her ways. Meanwhile Andy hits on Dina, one of the therapist's patients, knowing that she'll begin a relationship with anyone providing he doesn't tell her he loves her.

6Season 2

S2.E6 ∙ The Show Might Go On

Sun, Dec 22, 2002

When Andy's attempt to help Wendy with her singing career backfires, she decides to give up her dream entirely. Meanwhile Jessica fools herself into thinking office hunk Milo is not only cute, but also smart and witty.

7Season 2

S2.E7 ∙ Crazy in Rio

Sun, Jan 5, 2003

Freddie Pickering, kooky heir to the Pickering legacy, promotes Andy and has him join his life of wealth and debauchery. As this creates a rift between Andy and his friends, he proposes to take them along on a trip to Rio.

8Season 2

S2.E8 ∙ The Maid Man

Sun, Jan 12, 2003

Andy falls in love with Jessica's maid Irina even though Jessica warns him it will never work out. Wendy is insecure about Keith having no insecurities.

9Season 2

S2.E9 ∙ Bully the Kid

Mon, Jun 14, 2004

When Jessica asks/demands Andy to pick up her nephew Jake after soccer practice, he picks up the wrong kid. Soon the real Jake turns out to be a terror and Andy wishes he'd stuck with Fake Jake instead.

10Season 2

S2.E10 ∙ Duh Dog

Thu, Jan 23, 2003

Byron makes use of Andy's sarcastic suggestion of introducing a cartoon character into their deep fryer manual, which instantly becomes a huge hit. Not only does Andy resent Byron for stealing his idea, the 'Duh Dog' is also obviously modeled on him. Meanwhile, Keith has become addicted to the deep fryer in question, frying everything he can get his hands on before devouring it.

11Season 2

S2.E11 ∙ Final Fantasy

2003

Wendy asks Andy to read her short story while Byron tries to give a part time stripper/full time psychology student some good advice.

12Season 2

S2.E12 ∙ Charity Begins in Cellblock D

Sun, Apr 20, 2003

Inspired by their co workers, Andy and Jessica decide to engage in some charity work, and soon find themselves competing to win a writing competition at a local prison. Meanwhile, Byron owes Wendy $500 on account of a frivolous bet and wonders how he's ever going to pay up.

13Season 2

S2.E13 ∙ Saturday Early Evening Fever

Mon, Apr 21, 2003

Andy asks his friends to help him move his condescending grandmother. Before he knows it, Byron has become Andy's grandma's lover while Wendy and Keith are addicted to her old medicine. Meanwhile, Andy's neighbors Phil and Teak have fallen for Jessica.