It's Not Just a Bar, It's a Community! Abby's "Pilot" Series Premiere

Abby's is another new comedy series of the season that hits and misses the mark, but I still think it could be one of the year's best new series. Here's a recap!

In the pilot, we meet Abby, who's a military veteran who happens to run a bar in the backyard of a rental home. Abby is pretty famous with her friends and co-workers, but when she finds out that her landlord has passed and has a new one, her nephew, Bill.

Bill doesn't like what he sees and talks to Abby about shutting the whole place down. Abby tries her best not to let that happen; it's her friends and co-workers who help save the site when they tell Bill that the bar is the one place that Abby can own. After that, Bill allows Abby to continue with the bar but asks to at least get insurance just in case someone gets hurt.

The pilot isn't the greatest of all time, but it has moments showing it has legs. I'm interested in the characters, and even though some of the jokes are a bit goofy, it's got me laughing. Natalie Morales is the glue that holds this show together with a good group of cast. I'll be tuning in to see where this show will be going. Even though it has that Cheers vibe, it's still good anyway. Overall, I give this episode an 8.5/10.

You can catch Abby's Thursdays at 9:30/8 30c on NBC.

Abby's "Pilot" Preview

This Thursday is the series premiere of Abby's. Here's a preview!

"Pilot"

Abby's unlicensed backyard bar hits a major snag when the new landlord Bill, who recently inherited the house from his deceased aunt, shows up and proposes major changes.

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You can catch Abby's Thursday, March 28th at 9:30/8:30c on NBC!!!

Abby's Get Premiere Date and Trailer

On Thursday, NBC announced the premiere date for the Michael Schur comedy series, Abby's.

The bar-set sitcom starring Natalie Morales will premiere Thursday, March 28 at 9:30/8:30c (which is currently occupied by The Good Place and Will & Grace beginning next week) on NBC.

Abby's about a bar owner, Abby, who has found her true calling, hosting friends and newcomers alike. No nonsense, Abby is ex-military, having served two tours as a Staff Sergeant in the Marines. Her world is shaken when a new landlord Bill, who recently inherited the house from his deceased aunt, unexpectedly shows up citing all kinds of reasons why the whole venture is illegal. Newly divorced, he is a cautious worrier and definite non-risk-taker who eventually warms to the place and agrees to let the bar remain open; provided Abby makes some changes.

The 10 episodes series is shot outdoors in front of a live studio audience, which is the first time a multi-camera comedy has done.

Here's a trailer: