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COLLECTION · Series · 2006

The Loop

The Loop is an American sitcom that ran from March 15, 2006 to July 1, 2007 on Fox. The show starred Bret Harrison as Sam Sullivan, a young professional trying to balance the needs of his social life with the pressures of working at the corporate headquarters of TransAlliance Airways, a major U.S. airline. Set in the city of Chicago, whose downtown loop area acted as the setting for most of the show. The show's theme song is "Hockey Monkey" by James Kochalka Superstar and the Zambonis.

Source: TMDB
* 6.7 (16)ComedyUnited States
Creators
Will Gluck · Pam Brady
Countries
United States
Studios
FOX · Olive Bridge Entertainment
Runtime
23–30 min/ep
Release
15/03/2006
Score
6.7 / 10 (16)
Where to watch
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Seasons and episodes
Season 1
Season 1
7 episodes · 2006
Episode 1. Pilot
2006-03-15

Sam has difficulties balancing his new job as an airline executive while still saving enough time to keep up with his slacker friends who don't see working as a priority.

Episode 2. Jack Air
2006-03-16

Sam is given an assignment at work to make a low-cost airline carrier, but he may not be able to deliver his proposal because of a tequila challenge he took part in the night before.

Episode 3. Tiger Express
2006-03-23

At the bar, Sam bumps into Jolie, a girl he previously ditched on their third date. Sam's plan to reconnect with Jolie is hampered by a series of curve balls thrown by his boss.

Episode 4. Trouble In The Saddle
2006-03-30

On his way to an important business meeting at Russ's ranch, Sam stops off at home to put on some ranch attire.

Episode 5. Year Of The Dog
2006-04-06

Meryl seeks Sam's expertise to assist with a vital presentation she's giving to the Chinese Department of Transportation.

Episode 6. Bear Drop Soup
2006-04-12

Sam's latest business proposition turns his coworkers against him and Sully comes up with the perfect solution to rid Piper's tutor of excess body hair.

Episode 7. Rusty Trombone
2006-04-13

A last-minute brainstorming meeting forces Sam to bail on his date with Piper and rescue her from sleazy Derek.

Season 2
Season 2
10 episodes · 2007
Episode 1. Windows
2007-06-10

Sam tries to get the new receptionist to go out with him, however he has to juggle his love life with the task of impressing a group of Icelandic visitors that Russ wants to do business with.

Episode 2. The Phantom
2007-06-10

Russ crashes into Sam's car and covers it up. To ease his guilt, he lends Sam his motorcycle, which Sully destroys. Desperate to come up with the cash to fix the bike, Sam enrolls in an experimental drug trial.

Episode 3. Yeah, Presents
2007-06-17

Russ tells everyone not to get him a present for his birthday, but everyone still scrambles to find him the perfect gift. Sam discovers that Russ once owned a beloved exotic bird, so he sets out to track one down. However, he gets into a…

Episode 4. CSI: Donut Idol Bowl
2007-06-17

To ramp up marketing to families, Russ decides that the airline needs a family-friendly icon. Sam submits a really great idea from Darcy, however Russ mistakenly uses a doodle drawn by Sully. The result is very "Sully-like."

Episode 5. The Dutch
2007-06-24

Sam feels that he is one of the boys when Russ invites him to a business lunch with the heads of the other airlines. However the experience is not without trouble, as Sam makes a simple donation to a charity sponsored by "The Dutch",…

Episode 6. Lady Business
2007-06-24

Sam runs afoul of Meryl when he nominates her for an award, and later discovers that she is not as thrilled as he thought she would be.

Episode 7. Stride
2007-06-24

When Trans-Alliance takes on "Stride" gum as a new corporate sponsor Sam is smitten by the "Stride" marketing rep. Unfortunately, Sam's desire to land the marketing rep clouds his best judgement when deciding on product placement.

Episode 8. Crazy Goat
2007-07-01

After Russ' crazy friend, "Crazy Goat", passes away, Russ asks his staff to come up with ways to make more money in "crazy" ways... just as "Crazy Goat" would have done. Sam finds out that Derek Tricolli has an idea that is crazy enough…

Episode 9. Fatty
2007-07-01

In an attempt to understand the plight of plus-sized airline passengers, Sam is forced to fly while wearing a fat suit. However, while on the flight, Russell asks Sam to spy on his girlfriend... but Sam does more than that.

Episode 10. The Stranger
2007-07-01

Sam has been assigned a new project, however he chooses Russ' pal Ralph to assist him, instead of Meryl. After things go bad, Sam has to crawl back to Meryl to help him straighten out the mess.

Cast by season
Bret Harrison
Bret Harrison
Sam "Thesis" Sullivan
Philip Baker Hall
Philip Baker Hall
Russ McDonald
Eric Christian Olsen
Eric Christian Olsen
Sully Sullivan
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Amanda Loncar
Piper
Sarah Wright
Sarah Wright
Lizzy
Mimi Rogers
Mimi Rogers
Meryl
Joy Osmanski
Joy Osmanski
Darcy
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chicago, illinoisbig corporationairlinesitcomyoung adult
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