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  • Episode aired Nov 7, 2004
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  • 53m
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Pilot (2004)
ComedyDrama

A teenaged patient's suicide magnifies a psychiatrist's career crisis.A teenaged patient's suicide magnifies a psychiatrist's career crisis.A teenaged patient's suicide magnifies a psychiatrist's career crisis.

  • Director
    • Scott Winant
  • Writer
    • Bob Lowry
  • Stars
    • Hank Azaria
    • Paget Brewster
    • Anton Yelchin
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.3/10
    456
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    • Director
      • Scott Winant
    • Writer
      • Bob Lowry
    • Stars
      • Hank Azaria
      • Paget Brewster
      • Anton Yelchin
    • 10User reviews
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    Hank Azaria
    Hank Azaria
    • Dr. Craig 'Huff' Huffstodt
    Paget Brewster
    Paget Brewster
    • Beth Huffstodt
    Anton Yelchin
    Anton Yelchin
    • Byrd Huffstodt
    Andy Comeau
    Andy Comeau
    • Teddy Huffstodt
    Blythe Danner
    Blythe Danner
    • Isabelle 'Izzy' Huffstodt
    Oliver Platt
    Oliver Platt
    • Russell Tupper
    Jack Laufer
    Jack Laufer
    • Homeless Hungarian
    Noel Fisher
    Noel Fisher
    • Sam Johnson
    Teryl Rothery
    Teryl Rothery
    • Norma
    Jewel Staite
    Jewel Staite
    • Carolyn
    • (as Jewel Straite)
    Ali Liebert
    Ali Liebert
    • Jenny
    Patti Allan
    Patti Allan
    • Karen
    Jennifer Spence
    Jennifer Spence
    • Monique
    Brad Sihvon
    • Eric
    Adrian Holmes
    Adrian Holmes
    • Impatient Driver
    Kathleen Mullan
    Kathleen Mullan
    • Attractive Waitress
    Matthew Munn
    • Huff - 12 Years Old
    Mikhael Speidel
    • Bart Strunk - 12 Years Old
    • Director
      • Scott Winant
    • Writer
      • Bob Lowry
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    10goonsie

    Could they get a bad actor?

    Apparently not. Huff has THE best cast I've ever encountered. Hank Azaria, Blythe Danner, Oliver Platt, my god. Ya know, I have never even slightly liked Sharon Stone, that is, until I saw her performance as Dauri on Huff. Wow....brilliant. And Angelica Houston! I am speechless. Almost. The only seemingly mediocre actor on the show was Huff's client (name?) who is going blind. I was unimpressed; and then she started crying. Judgement revoked! I should have known.

    The dialogue is beautifully written, and although often quite comedic, is so touching and honest that I forget I'm a spectator. I do worry, however, that the show may follow in the footsteps of many other shows out there today who are grasping for ratings. Excessive drama and turmoil will ruin the show's tone. The most captivating moments in Huff are the sweet, simple exchanges between characters that exist through dialogue, not incidents or accidents.

    I so look forward to seeing more next season! I am 33, never been married, and have no children, in laws, or many of the things that exist in this show. However, I am fascinated to no end. Also to the show's credit, my Psychotherapist mother has now climbed aboard the Huffstodt bandwagon =)
    10gayleland

    loved it-want it back

    This is honestly the most amazing show I have ever seen. I was hooked from the first episode-this cast is phenomenal. Hank Azaria is so incredibly talented I do not have words to describe how I feel about his performance in this show! I am devastated that this show is can-celled-I will do anything to get it back on air. I can't believe I now have to go through life never knowing how Russel's life is going to turn out or if Beth and Huff are ever going to get back together-and how Teddy and Byrd are going to turn out. Blythe's character always kept me guessing. I swear they could make a show that rotates completely around her. What can I do to get this show back on air? It's been so long already, but I think about it all the time!
    9Fuppeduck

    Another poke in the eye for B'cast TV

    The silly broadcast TV regs the FCC imposes on television production has all but destroyed their ability to produce anything but cheap, inane and grossly exploitive reality TV and fish-wrap-for-news. Meanwhile on cable nets, we have The SOpranos, Six Feet Under et al which just completely blow away any series produced on YV in the last 20 years. Add Huff to the list.

    The Opening credits remind me of 6 Feet Under, but the plot lines themselves less so.

    Simply stated, the writing is consistently exemplary, the plot turns are hard to predict yet plausible, and each actor tears into their part with a lot of skill.

    Blythe Danner is sure to win an Emmy for her work on this series, but all of the cast is excellent.
    8Bantam

    !Funny, !Demanding, !Worthwhile

    When I saw the pilot I was not convinced this show is going to be any good. I mean, come on, who wants to hear about crazy people? I do not need to watch a show to get this kind of amusement.

    Anyway, Hank Azaria is awesome. He really makes a believable Doc. With all his fears, problems, pleasures and wit. The characters he meets are really crazy, not always belonging into a loony-bin, but rather the 'normal' day-to-day craziness you encounter everywhere. I love his lawyer-friend Russell, played by Oliver Platt. He is just the type of guy you want to know, hate him and love him at the same time. The other characters are well scripted and make you feel at home. They come with only a few clichés and with much heart. And as mentioned, Hank is awesome. He is the glue to the whole 'mess' they call his life. I wonder if anyone else would be as good to play such comic-tragic role.

    After watching a few episodes, I got into the flow of the show and now I can say that it's growing on me, for sure. Let's see if it keeps up the pace. Since the show is on Showtime (as Dead Like Me) there are some things that can be found on both shows. The opening looks kinda familiar, the settings have the same kind of ironic twists, even though most of the stories are basically sad ones, you still laugh, as you think 'Good thing this does not happen to me!' So, if you want to watch a well made show, that is both intelligent and witty, check this one out. But beware, at times you might choke on the irony.
    10lessard25

    Cannot say enough!

    This is one of the best series I have seen in such a long time. I will be quite upset if it gets taken off the air anytime soon. The cast is brilliant, right down to Byrd's girlfriend of sorts. I feel that Susan Edelman and Tim Payne should win an award of some sort, I have never seen a cast blend so well together. I will admit that the series does start of slow but by the 3rd episode I was hooked and am now going crazy waiting for the second season. I recommend this show to anyone I talk to and hopefully the popularity will grow and we can watch this show for many years to come. My hat is off to Bob Lowry and Scott Winant...way to go and Thank You!

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      When Beth has changed from a towel to her pajamas (after Huff's billiards game), the cameraman is clearly visible in the left mirror.

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    • Release date
      • November 7, 2004 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Showtime (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Bob Lowry Television Show
      • 50 Cannon Entertainment
      • Sony Pictures Television
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    • Runtime
      • 53m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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