Andy Richter Controls the Universe

Andy Richter Controls the Universe

Fanciful series about an aspiring writer who imagines alternative life scenarios while working for a big company.

Comedy

Seasons

Pilot

1. Pilot

Air Date: 2002-03-19

Andy finds his once private office is now to be shared the new Technical Illustrator to Andy's writings, a very timid and somewhat peculiar Byron.

Grief Counselor

2. Grief Counselor

Air Date: 2002-03-26

Everyone arrives at work Monday morning to an awful odor.

Little Andy in Charge

3. Little Andy in Charge

Air Date: 2002-04-02

Andy's gorgeous new girlfriend makes a bigoted remark, and late-night partying becomes Jessica's MO for business success after a good meeting on no sleep.

The Second Episode

4. The Second Episode

Air Date: 2002-04-09

Andy finds yet another officemate named Andy, and meets neighbors who idolize him from his frat days.

Gimme a C

5. Gimme a C

Air Date: 2002-04-16

Andy and his friends tangle with a cost-cutting executive named Praeger.

Wedding

6. Wedding

Air Date: 2002-04-23

The gang goes out-of-town to a co-worker's wedding and are all put in compromising positions. Jessica and an obnoxious mailroom worker get together, and Andy mysteriously ends up in bed with Byron.

We're All The Same, Only Different

1. We're All The Same, Only Different

Air Date: 2002-12-01

Andy and his co-workers compete for the finders fee offered to the person who brings a new writer into the company, which is said to be looking for a "person of color".

Twins

2. Twins

Air Date: 2002-12-08

Andy suspects Jessica is being shared by twin brothers. Wendy volunteers to nurse Byron back from an injury.

France

3. France

Air Date: 2002-12-10

A business trip to France is at stake as Andy and Byron jockey for Jessica's favor, with Andy promising to care for her cat, which he loses.

Holy Sheep

4. Holy Sheep

Air Date: 2002-12-15

Byron has become a follower of Zumanism, which worships a giant, stunningly beautiful sheep. Meanwhile, to prove she's not shallow, Jessica tries to ignore the appearance of an otherwise great guy.

Relationship Ripcord

5. Relationship Ripcord

Air Date: 2002-12-17

After Andy eavesdrops on Jessica's neighbor's therapy session, he wants to date her.

The Show Might Go On

6. The Show Might Go On

Air Date: 2002-12-22

Andy finds out that the reason Wendy moved to Chicago was to pursue her dream of singing, but her career hasn't taken off. When Wendy decides to quit singing and pursue her other dream of marriage and a family, Keith, put on the spot about their relationship, conspires with Andy to help Wendy's singing career.

Crazy in Rio

7. Crazy in Rio

Air Date: 2003-01-05

Freddy Pickering inherits control of Pickering Industries. But Andy and the gang wonder if Freddy should be in control of anything.

The Maid Man

8. The Maid Man

Air Date: 2003-01-12

Andy sleeps with Jessica's cleaner causing Jessica to replace her with an old married couple recommended by Byron.

Bully the Kid

9. Bully the Kid

Air Date: 2004-06-14

Andy is asked to baby-sit Jessica's nephew, and ends up being blackmailed in the process.

Duh Dog

10. Duh Dog

Air Date: 2009-03-24

While working on a manual for a deep frier, Byron proposes livening it up with a cartoon character. Andy tries to sarcastically shoot the idea down by suggesting a cartoon dog that tells people stupidly obvious facts, but when executives aren't thrilled with Andy's manual, Byron suggests the "Duh Dog" and the idea takes off. Meanwhile, Keith becomes addicted to fried food.

Final Fantasy

11. Final Fantasy

Air Date: 2009-03-24

Wendy writes a medieval short story about her relationship with Keith, and Byron unintentionally becomes a pimp.

Charity Begins In D Block

12. Charity Begins In D Block

Air Date: 2009-03-24

After seeing how much charity work Byron, Keith, and Wendy do, Andy and Jessica feel guilty, so they join a program to help prisoners channel their rage into writing.

Saturday Early Evening Fever

13. Saturday Early Evening Fever

Air Date: 2009-03-24

Andy's grandmother also happens to be Byron's girlfriend.

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Rating

7.1/10

Release Date

2002-03-19

Episodes

19 (2 seasons)

Status

Canceled

Cast

Production Companies

Garfield Grove

20th Century Fox Television

20th Century Fox Television

Paramount Television

Paramount Television