document_title: Kevin Can Wait

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text: Kevin Can Wait

text: Plot[edit]

text: Kevin Gable is a newly retired Nassau County police officer living in Massapequa, New York, on Long Island, with wife Donna, daughters Kendra and Sara, and son Jack. He looks forward to spending time with his family and hanging out with his friends, who are also retired officers: Goody, Duffy, and Mott. However, his elder daughter Kendra, who was away at college, moves back into town with her unemployed fiancé, Chale, and begin living in the home's garage; Sara is becoming increasingly difficult, with anger-management issues; and youngest son Jack is a hypochondriac who sees the school therapist for anxiety-related issues.

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text: Season two picks up over a year after the events of the first-season finale. Donna has been deceased for about a year, leaving the widowed Kevin with the three kids, and now working full-time with his old work rival, Vanessa Cellucci, in their new security company, Monkey Fist Security.[5][6][note 1]

text: During the first season, Kevin holds various odd jobs to supplement his retirement income while the family deals with several issues, including Kendra's and Chale's wedding. First season episodes revolve around Kevin and Donna, although Kevin is frequently seen with his group of friends. Most scenes during the first season take place either at the Gable household or the bar Enzo's (where Kendra is employed and where Kevin hangs out with his friends). With the death of Donna, Kevin's reentry into the work force, and the regular inclusion of Vanessa, season two expanded its focus to also feature more of the supporting characters not seen much in the first season. The Monkey Fist Security office also becomes a frequently used location.

text: Cast and characters[edit]

text: Main cast[edit]

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Kevin James as Kevin Gable:
The patriarch of the Gable household. As the series started, Kevin, a recently retired cop married to wife Donna, tends to get involved in some situation, which he usually solves with his down-to-earth principles, and some help from Donna. After Donna's death between the first two seasons, the widowed Kevin becomes a helicopter parent, who goes to work at a security firm with his ex-partner, Vanessa Cellucci. Kevin is a generally good man at heart, although he tends to sometimes get distracted in his goals. He cares deeply about his family and friends, and is willing to do most anything to help them.
Erinn Hayes as Donna Gable (season 1):
Kevin's wife and the matriarch of the Gable household for the first season. Donna is a school nurse, until she quits in the first season finale (also her last physical appearance in the series). Donna passes away before the second season.[7][8][note 2] Her father does, or did, not like Kevin, as mentioned in the pilot episode. The episode "The Fantastic Pho" reveals Kevin and Donna met at a bar, and "The Might've Before Christmas" reveals she and Kevin got together after Vanessa urged them (on their first night as partners).
Taylor Spreitler as Kendra Gable-Witt:
The elder Gable daughter. Kendra is a 21-year-old college student (she gets into Columbia Law School in the first season finale), who also works as a waitress at Enzo's. Out of all the Gable kids, she has the most prominent role in the series. In the pilot, she revealed her engagement to her parents (Donna only knew they were dating, while Kevin was not even told) and moved back in with her fiancé, Chale. Kendra is the most responsible and dependable of the Gable kids. She is also shown to be nagging at times, more specifically towards Chale after their marriage.
While most of the first season shows her and Donna planning her wedding, she and Chale get married in the season two premiere, after he faces deportation. Following the death of Donna, Kendra becomes the surrogate matriarch of the family.
Ryan Cartwright as Chale Witt:
Kendra's English fiancé, later husband. He moves into the Gables' garage following the revelation of his engagement with Kendra. Chale is shown to be shy and soft-spoken, but very intelligent. Kevin initially shows hostility towards him, but their relationship somewhat improves over the course of the series.
When the show first begins, Chale claims to be designing an app that will be successful; thus, Chale is unemployed for the majority of season one, working on the app. In the season two premiere, he and Kendra marry as he faces deportation. Chale begins working at Enzo's alongside Kendra in "Plus One is the Loneliest Number", and gets promoted to manager (and temporarily stops working on his app) in "The Kevin Crown Affair".
Mary-Charles Jones as Sara Marie Gable:
The younger Gable daughter. Sara has anger management issues that are frequently mentioned throughout the series (e.g. starting a food fight, calling a family friend's baby "stupid", etc.). Sara is somewhat of a tomboy — she excels at and loves sports, watches football, and frequently fights. Sara is also known to have a rebellious streak: she has been suspended, stolen her father's money, and even created a secret second Facebook account and snuck off with her boyfriend. Despite her hostility (especially towards her siblings), she does overall love her family.
The first season saw Sara mostly in short, cameo roles; she becomes more prominent in the second season.
James DiGiacomo as Jack Gable:
The son of the Gables. Jack is 11-years-old, and is portrayed as the weakest Gable child (especially when compared to Sara), and somewhat dim. He has very few friends, and is stated to be a hypochondriac. He frequently tries to make friends, but with little success.
The first season saw Jack mostly in short, cameo roles; he becomes more prominent in the second season.
Gary Valentine as Kyle Gable:
Kevin's older brother. He is a firefighter for the New York City Fire Department. Kyle is a bachelor, and has a crush on Vanessa (much to her dismay). Like Jack, he is also shown to have below-average intelligence, and is mainly relegated to being a cook at the Fire Department.
As a part of Kevin's group, he is frequently seen with Kevin's friends, and is also seen at the Gable household.
Leonard Earl Howze as Tyrone "Goody" Goodman:
Kevin's friend from the police force, who he is frequently seen with. He is married to Didi, who was good friends with Donna. In the second season, Goody begins working for Monkey Fist security.
Lenny Venito as Duffy (season 1):
Kevin's friend, also newly retired from the force. He has been divorced three times. Duffy was written out in the second season, without any explanation for the character's absence.
Christopher Brian Roach (also credited as Chris Roach) as Mott: one of Kevin's retired officer friends, who is usually regarded as the dimmest of the group. He is married to Cindy, and has seven young, rambunctious kids. In the second season, Mott begins working for Monkey Fist security.
Leah Remini as Vanessa Cellucci (season 2–present; guest season 1):
Kevin's former partner on the force, and later, his business partner. She was introduced in the two-part first-season finale[9] as a police detective who had worked with Kevin on a major case, even though they were rivals and frequently bickered. Following the retooling, Vanessa becomes Kevin's partner in the second episode, with her own struggling company, Golden Phoenix Security (later Monkey Fist Security).[10] Vanessa is mentioned to have several exes, many of which she has dumped for ridiculous and unbelievable reasons (e.g. helping sick kids in Africa for three years, moving to Australia), and which sometimes get her distracted (e.g., she didn't complete the task of getting liability insurance because she dumped the State Farm agent she was dating).

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text: Recurring cast[edit]

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Bas Rutten as Rootger Vandekamp, the Gables' annoying Dutch neighbor who becomes Kevin's friend. He lives with his mother and his long-term girlfriend. During the first season, he works in the warehouse at a big box store. In the second season, Kevin and Vanessa hire him at their security company, though they are frequently unable to pay him.
Jim Breuer as Father Philip, the priest at the Gables' Catholic church.
Joe Starr as Enzo, the owner of Enzo's, and Kendra's (and later Chale's) boss.
Saidah Arrika Ekulona as Didi, Goody's wife and a friend of Donna's. She frequently expressed worry about Goody facing danger on the police force. (Season 1)
Chris Weidman as Nick Dawson, a rookie cop who is the new partner of Kevin's former partner. (Season 1[note 3])
Jackie Sander as Cindy, Mott's wife.

text: Notable guest stars[edit]

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Ray Romano as Vic Margolis, an annoying hot tub salesman, whose son befriends Jack ("Beat the Parents")
Noah Syndergaard as Halloween Viking ("Hallow-We-Ain't-Home")
Adam Sandler as Jimmy, Kevin's former partner ("Who's Better Than Us?")
Billy Joel as himself ("Kevin's Bringing Supper Back")
Harry Connick Jr. as himself ("Kenny Can Wait")
Chazz Palminteri as Vincent Cellucci, Vanessa's critical father ("Plus One is the Loneliest Number")
Loni Love as Yvette, a sassy pawnshop owner ("The Owl")
Florencia Lozano as Wendy, Kevin's neighbor who frequently brings him food after Donna passes away, in hopes of winning his affections ("Cooking Up a Storm", "The Whole Enchilada")
Ricardo Chavira as Frank, Kevin and Vanessa's former co-worker, who now owns a rival security company ("Monkey Fist Insecurity", "Delivery Guy"[11])
Ali Landry as Lisa, a vivacious single woman Kevin meets at the airport on the way to Florida ("Flight or Fight")

text: In addition, James' family has appeared in the series (in addition to regular cast member Gary Valentine). James' real-life wife, Steffiana De La Cruz, and two of James' daughters, Shea James and Sienna James, have appeared in the series; De La Cruz was in "The Back Out" as a half of a couple Kevin and Donna try to befriend, while Shea and Sienna appeared in various roles throughout both seasons. Remini's husband, Angelo Pagán, also appeared in "Business Unusual". Also, both theme song performer Michael Delguidice, and writer Mike Soccio, have appeared in the series in minor roles.

text: Episodes[edit]

text: Series overview[edit]

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Season
Episodes
Originally aired

First aired
Last aired

1
24
September 19, 2016 (2016-09-19)
May 8, 2017 (2017-05-08)

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24[12]
September 25, 2017 (2017-09-25)
May 7, 2018 (2018-05-07)[13]

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text: Season 1 (2016–17)[edit]

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Original air date
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U.S. viewers
(millions)

1
1
"Pilot"
Andy Fickman
Kevin James & Bruce Helford & Rock Reuben
September 19, 2016 (2016-09-19)
KCW100
11.08[14]

Kevin Gable, a newly retired police officer living with his wife Donna and their three children, is looking forward to raucous adventures with his fellow retired cop friends. But things take a turn when his college-age daughter Kendra announces she's quitting school to work and support her nerdy boyfriend Chale, who claims to be developing an app that will make them rich.

2
2
"Sleep Disorder"
Andy Fickman
Michael Loftus
September 26, 2016 (2016-09-26)
KCW102
10.62[15]

Now that he's home all the time, Kevin starts noticing Donna has moved a lot of things around to her own advantage and that most of his favorite stuff is in the attic. He confronts her, and she lets him move one thing back while agreeing they will always discuss changes together moving forward. Kevin thinks he's won, but his friends convince him Donna just threw him a bone and that nothing will change. Elsewhere, Kendra tries to get Chale to act tougher, but her schemes backfire.

3
3
"Chore Weasel"
Andy Fickman
Mike Soccio
October 3, 2016 (2016-10-03)
KCW104
9.60[16]

Kevin agrees to stay home in the afternoon to wait for the delivery of Donna's armoire, but he instead hires a rep from Chore Weasel to do it for him so he can play football with the guys. Although he must now hide the Chore Weasel expenses and his football injury from Donna, Kevin can't resist calling Chore Weasel for other projects. Unfortunately for Kevin, Chale catches him in the act and struggles to keep his secret.

4
4
"Kevin and Donna's Book Club"
Andy Fickman
Heather Flanders
October 10, 2016 (2016-10-10)
KCW101
8.70[17]

When the guys can't agree on a bonding activity, Kevin joins Donna's all-female book club. He is initially a hit with the ladies, but quickly wears out his welcome.

5
5
"Kevin's Good Story"
Andy Fickman
Peter Hoare
October 17, 2016 (2016-10-17)
KCW105
8.54[18]

While Kevin and Donna are dining on their wedding anniversary with Goody and his wife Didi, Donna relates a story about one of Kevin's heroic deeds as a cop from six years ago. Goody realizes Kevin has stolen his hero story and passed it off as his own, but neither man can come clean; Kevin used the story as an excuse for forgetting his anniversary six years ago, while Goody urged Kevin to never mention the incident for fear that Didi would make him quit the police force.

6
6
"Beat the Parents"
Andy Fickman
John Cochran
October 24, 2016 (2016-10-24)
KCW106
7.91[19]

Kevin and Donna help Jack meet a new friend, Graydon, and are thrilled when the boys hit it off... that is, until they meet Graydon's irritating parents, Vic (Ray Romano) and Brandi (Lindsey Broad). Kevin and Donna then have to decide if they will sabotage the boys' friendship.

7
7
"Hallow-We-Ain't-Home"
Andy Fickman
Bruce Helford
October 31, 2016 (2016-10-31)
KCW108
6.42[20]

When Donna says she is wiped out after a hard day and doesn't feel like giving out Halloween candy, Kevin convinces her they should turn off the lights and pretend they aren't home. Their plan backfires, however, when they are lured outside by an angry neighbor couple and their kids. Meanwhile, Kendra and Chale take Sara and Jack to a trunk-o-ween event, where people give out candy from their car trunks.

8
8
"Who's Better than Us?"
Andy Fickman
Peter Hoare & John Cochran
November 7, 2016 (2016-11-07)
KCW107
7.41[21]

Kevin runs into his old partner Jimmy (Adam Sandler), and becomes annoyed when Jimmy's new partner Nick (Chris Weidman) says Jimmy hasn't told him any stories about riding with Kevin. Kevin's spirits are lifted some when Jimmy invites him to a ceremony at the church, where he plans to honor someone "very special" in his life. The ceremony turns out to be for the seemingly perfect Nick, with Jimmy telling Kevin he invited him as payback for never keeping in touch with him since he retired.

9
9
"The Power of Positive Drinking"
Andy Fickman
Heather Flanders & John Cochran
November 14, 2016 (2016-11-14)
KCW103
7.06[22]

When Kevin takes a job as a bartender at Enzo's, he starts dispensing unsolicited advice to his customers and fancies himself a "life coach", until it becomes apparent that his advice wasn't very helpful.

10
10
"The Fantastic Pho"
Andy Fickman
Michael Loftus & Mike Soccio
November 21, 2016 (2016-11-21)
KCW110
6.97[23]

Kevin quits another job because he can't stand taking orders from someone way younger than him. While telling Donna over a meal at a Vietnamese restaurant, Kevin has some pho and finds it delicious. He then decides he will be his own boss and sell pho from a food truck, but first he needs to convince some investors (Goody, Duffy, Mott and Kyle) to go along with the idea.

11
11
"Kevin's Bringing Supper Back"
Andy Fickman
Joanna Quraishi
December 5, 2016 (2016-12-05)
KCW109
7.14[24]

Kevin has become irritated by the lack of his family's closeness: Kendra and Sara are constantly at each other's throats, Jack is ignoring his family, and Donna has been working overtime and attempting to ignore everyone. Kevin imitates family bonding time, but the attempt gets off on a rocky start: board game night is ruined by Sara and Kendra fighting; and a soccer game where everyone wears a body bubble ends up with Jack going to the hospital. A dinner is almost ruined by Kendra and Sara arguing, but Kevin lays down his foot and makes the two reconcile. But, when the guys get him surprise concert tickets to see Billy Joel, he then has to decide if he will ditch his family.

12
12
"I'll Be Home for Christmas...Maybe"
Andy Fickman
Pete Correale
December 12, 2016 (2016-12-12)
KCW111
7.31[25]

When Mott's wife gets snowed in at a casino and Mott has to work, Kevin is put in charge of the couple's seven children for a few days and takes on an "unappreciated wife" role. Meanwhile, a lonely Kyle takes care of some things on Kevin's Christmas to-do list and impresses Donna with his diligence.

13
13
"Ring Worm"
Andy Fickman
Rock Reuben
January 2, 2017 (2017-01-02)
KCW112
7.36[26]

Kendra wonders why Chale is going out at night without telling her, and Chale confesses to Kevin that he got a job so he can buy Kendra an engagement ring. This reminds Kevin that he promised Donna many years ago to upgrade her ring when they could afford it. To keep it a surprise, Kevin then has to come up with a cover story to explain the $6,000 he moved from his and Donna's retirement account into their checking account.

14
14
"Kevin vs. The Dutch Elm"
Andy Fickman
Michael Loftus
January 16, 2017 (2017-01-16)
KCW113
8.66[27]

Donna pushes Kevin to make good on his promise to move the backyard pool, which has a dying tree casting shade over it during the summer. Kevin convinces Donna it would be easier to cut down the tree, but there are complications: the tree is on their neighbors' property and Kendra insists they first remove a family of squirrels living in the tree.

15
15
"Choke Doubt"
Andy Fickman
Mike Soccio
January 23, 2017 (2017-01-23)
KCW114
8.62[28]

Kevin saves Bill (Adam Ferrara), a man at the bar, from choking. A thankful Bill wants to make a big deal out of it, but Kevin refuses, saying that he's an ex-cop and is glad to help. Just then, Kyle appears on TV, being lauded as a hero after saving a cat from a fire, making Kevin rethink his modesty. Meanwhile, Donna's friend is starting a wedding planning business and offers to plan Kendra's and Chale's wedding for free to get her name out there. During the meeting, however, Donna and Chale clash over opposing ideas.

16
16
"The Back Out"
Andy Fickman
Kevin James & Rock Reuben
February 6, 2017 (2017-02-06)
KCW115
7.91[29]

Kevin is reluctant when Donna wants to become friends with Jackie (Ilana Becker) and Peter (Craig Bierko), a couple from church. He changes his tune when he learns that Peter is a chiropractor who works on some New York Mets players, and he offers Kevin and Donna a chance to stay at his condo in Florida during spring training. The trip is put in jeopardy, however, when Peter gives Kevin a free back adjustment and does a horrible job. Elsewhere, Kyle makes a pitch to be Chale's best man, even though he hardly knows him.

17
17
"Unholy War"
Andy Fickman
Tony Sheehan
February 13, 2017 (2017-02-13)
KCW116
7.85[30]

After reluctantly settling on a date for Kendra’s wedding, Kevin learns that his childhood nemesis, Terry Labasco (Kim Coates), is trying to reserve the church on the same day. As the two battle for Father Philip’s (Jim Breuer) approval by becoming more involved in the church, Kevin’s drive to secure the church for Kendra becomes an insatiable desire to get revenge on his old rival.

18
18
"Neighborhood Watch"
Andy Fickman
Alex Metz
February 20, 2017 (2017-02-20)
KCW117
7.29[31]

When the Gables' mailbox is smashed, Kevin organizes a neighborhood watch with Goody, Duffy and his neighbor Rootger (Bas Rutten). It's later revealed that Kevin concocted the crime to avoid hanging out with Stewart (Alexander Chaplin), the annoying husband of Donna's cousin Irene (Claire Coffee).

19
19
"Showroom Showdown"
Andy Fickman
Dan Staley
March 13, 2017 (2017-03-13)
KCW118
6.79[32]

When Kevin and Chale get jobs working with Rootger at an electronics store warehouse to help pay for the wedding, Chale’s quick promotion to the sales floor kick-starts Kevin’s competitive side. Meanwhile, Donna and Kendra desperately try to trim the wedding's guest list.

20
20
"Double Date"
Andy Fickman
Michael Loftus & Mike Soccio
March 20, 2017 (2017-03-20)
KCW119
5.93[33]

When Goody and Didi win an all-expenses paid weekend for four at a spa resort in a church raffle, the Gables assume they will be the other couple to go along with them, but Goody says they are taking the Motts instead. Irritated, Kevin and Donna look for other couple friends. After a mishap with finding a couple on a website, they invite Rootger and his girlfriend to the resort just so they can rub it in their other friends' faces.

21
21
"Kenny Can Wait"
Andy Fickman
Mike Soccio & Tony Sheehan
April 10, 2017 (2017-04-10)
KCW120
6.04[34]

In his new job as an Uber driver, Kevin picks up Harry Connick Jr. and impresses him so much that Harry asks him to be his regular driver. The only problem is: almost everything Kevin told Harry to impress him is a lie.

22
22
"Quiet Diet"
Andy Fickman
Pete Correale & Peter Hoare
April 17, 2017 (2017-04-17)
KCW121
5.90[35]

Kevin needs to get his cholesterol down so the premium on his life insurance doesn't go up and he can go to Mets fantasy camp. In the process of helping Kevin with a crash cleanse, Chale reveals an embarrassing secret about himself and a pair of oversized jeans.

23
23
"Sting of Queens: Part One"
Andy Fickman
Story by : Peter Hoare & Pete Correale
Teleplay by : Mike Soccio & Michael Loftus
May 1, 2017 (2017-05-01)
KCW122
6.26[36]

Kevin is asked to come out of retirement and pretend to be the husband of Detective Vanessa Cellucci (Leah Remini, in her first appearance) in an important case, but he faces a dilemma when the case interferes with his trip to Mets fantasy camp. Meanwhile, Chale gets a high-paying job at a tech start-up company.

24
24
"Sting of Queens: Part Two"
Andy Fickman
Story by : Annie Levine & Jonathan Emerson
Teleplay by : Rock Reuben & Tony Sheehan
May 8, 2017 (2017-05-08)
KCW123
5.68[37]

Kevin and Vanessa go to a hotel to try and corner a phony art dealer, and stumble onto a much bigger crime. They eventually crack the case, but not without the aid of an undercover FBI agent. Elsewhere, Donna gets passed over for a promotion at the school, then tells off her boss and quits, while Chale discovers the tech start-up he's just joined is about to go belly-up.

text: Season 2 (2017–18)[edit]

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25
1
"Civil Ceremony"
Andy Fickman
Michael Loftus & Pete Correale & Peter Hoare
September 25, 2017 (2017-09-25)
KCW201
10.26[38]

When Chale notices that his visa has expired, he faces deportation and Kendra faces moving to England with him. Although Vanessa sets up a meeting at INS with one of her exes, Kevin blows the meeting, forcing a last-minute wedding for Kendra and Chale. However, issues arise when Kevin tracks down Father Philip to a Civil War battle reenactment and Chale is hospitalized with appendicitis. In the end, Kendra and Chale are finally married at the hospital chapel and have their reception at the reenactment.

26
2
"Business Unusual"
Andy Fickman
Annie Levine & Jon Emerson & Mike Soccio
October 2, 2017 (2017-10-02)
KCW202
6.65[39]

Kendra asks Vanessa to get Kevin a job, without his knowledge, to stop his helicopter parenting. Vanessa initially presents Kevin a case for her security agency — serving divorce papers to the elusive Anthony Beyer (Angelo Pagán, Leah Remini's real-life husband) — as a "one-day thing", but Kevin soon decides its time to go back to work. He applies at the company, only to find that Vanessa is the owner. Kevin refuses to have a "pity" job, and decides to go for a guy's night out, something else he has not done since Donna's death. With some new information (Kevin figured out the logo on Anthony's shirt, while Vanessa just called his wife), Kevin and Vanessa successfully finish the job — and ride a scary ride. Meanwhile, Kyle obsesses over Kevin's suspicious injury story.

27
3
"Kevin Goes Nuts"
Andy Fickman
Rock Reuben & Heather MacGillivray & Linda Mathious
October 9, 2017 (2017-10-09)
KCW203
6.01[40]

Vanessa tells a clueless Kevin that Sara's behavior indicates she has a boyfriend. This is confirmed when Vanessa uncovers Sara's secret second Facebook account. Kevin sneaks off from work to investigate, forcing Vanessa to go after him. Meanwhile, kids at school find out Jack has been lying about having a peanut allergy to sit with them at lunch, so he desperately searches for a new "illness" he can claim.

28
4
"Plus One is the Loneliest Number"
Andy Fickman
Tom Anderson & Avin Das
October 16, 2017 (2017-10-16)
KCW204
5.96[41]

When Kevin catches Vanessa's new boyfriend Trent kissing another woman, she's forced to go to her baby sister's wedding alone. But Kevin surprises Vanessa by crashing the wedding and pretending to be Trent, helping her save face with her father Vincent (Chazz Palminteri). Meanwhile, Kendra runs into her high school frenemy Noreen (Kristolyn Lloyd) at Enzo's, and hears about the exotic places the also-married Noreen went on her honeymoon. With help from Kyle and Photoshop, Kendra and a reluctant Chale create a fake honeymoon for Instagram.

29
5
"Grief Thief"
Andy Fickman
Mike Soccio & Heather MacGillvray & Linda Mathious
October 23, 2017 (2017-10-23)
KCW205
6.11[42]

Kyle goes to a Parents Without Spouses grief counseling session to see if it will help Kevin, but after meeting a widow who is interested in him, he lies and assumes Kevin's life. Kevin is upset when he hears about it, but he soon uses the grief group as an excuse to ditch a Sunday job with Vanessa and attend a Jets football game with Goody. Meanwhile, Chale is having trouble getting any sleep due to Kendra's aggressive cuddling.

30
6
"The Owl"
Andy Fickman
Phoef Sutton & Mark Jordan Legan
October 30, 2017 (2017-10-30)
KCW206
6.35[43]

Kevin and Chale go to great lengths to retrieve an owl cookie jar that Kevin had sold to Goody, not knowing it has sentimental value to Kendra. The two make a trip to Utica after learning that Goody gave the jar to his cousin, who subsequently pawned it there, only to find the sassy pawnshop owner, Yvette (Loni Love), driving a hard bargain after their earlier encounter at a bar. Meanwhile, Vanessa is tired of Kyle flirting with her, so she tries to help his love life by creating a fake dating profile using a photo of her hairdresser while letting him down easy by saying that she moved to Australia. However, the plan backfires when Kyle recognizes the woman at Enzo's.

31
7
"The Kevin Crown Affair"
Andy Fickman
Michael Loftus & Pete Correale & Peter Hoare
November 6, 2017 (2017-11-06)
KCW207
6.31[44]

Kevin and Vanessa visit a potential new client, a toy store chain notable for its popular commercial with a "Prince of Toys". Kevin takes a pill that Rootger suggests will help him focus. However, Kevin screws up the interview, and both he and Vanessa secretly try to go back to change the client's mind. Meanwhile, with his unexpected success in implementing an electronic ordering system at Enzo's and his continued failure in launching his app that feeds goldfish, Chale wants to quit working on his app to work at Enzo's full-time as his manager. Kendra forces Kyle to talk to Chale and convince him otherwise, but the conversation backfires as Chale inspires Kyle to get his old band back together.

32
8
"Slip 'n' Fall"
Andy Fickman
Dan Staley & Tom Anderson
November 13, 2017 (2017-11-13)
KCW210
6.15[45]

After Kevin spills fondue at the office, Rootger slips in it and falls, requiring the latter to take a trip to the hospital and wear a neckbrace. Kevin and Vanessa both worry that Rutger will sue them, when Vanessa reveals that she hasn't yet purchased liability company insurance (due to her dumping a State Farm agent). To make matters worse, they find out Rootger has been seeing a lawyer for an unknown, yet suspicious reason. Meanwhile, Kendra gives some legal advice to Mott and he thanks her with a $20 tip. This inspires Chale and Kyle to sell Kendra's services, even though she is technically not yet a lawyer.

33
9
"Cooking Up a Storm"
Andy Fickman
Dan Staley & Annie Levine & Jonathan Emerson
November 20, 2017 (2017-11-20)
KCW209
6.09[46]

Kevin vows to make a home-cooked Thanksgiving meal for the family, but when he finds it impossible, he relies on neighbor Wendy (Florencia Lozano) who is always bringing him food. Vanessa correctly deduces that Wendy has been bringing meals to Kevin because she's romantically interested in him and wants Kevin to end the relationship. Meanwhile, Jack has been stocking supplies because he's read that Yellowstone sits on an active volcano that could blow anytime, causing chaos throughout the country, and Sara wants to cook the cornbread Donna had taught her to make before her death.

34
10
"Kevin Moves Metal"
Andy Fickman
Peter Hoare & Pete Correale
November 27, 2017 (2017-11-27)
KCW208
6.35[47]

A Monkey Fist client suspects that her ex-husband, a car dealer, is falsifying his income to pay less alimony, so Kevin goes undercover as a janitor to try and get a hold of the dealer's books. After inadvertently convincing a couple to buy a vehicle, Kevin is immediately promoted to salesman. He is soon distracted by his incentive to win the dealer's Vespa by selling the most cars, which prompts Vanessa to go undercover herself to make sure he doesn't screw up the job. Meanwhile, Chale helps train Jack to be a better actor as the latter prepares to try out for a school play, only to overdo it.

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11
"Trainer Wreck"
Andy Fickman
Annie Levine & Jonathan Emerson
December 11, 2017 (2017-12-11)
KCW211
6.31[48]

A new gym has opened up downstairs, and Kevin and Vanessa both vie for the attention of handsome new trainer Alejandro (Eduardo Verástegui) for very different reasons, putting the partners at odds. Meanwhile, Kyle provides bad advice to Chale when a health inspector visits the restaurant with Enzo out of town.

36
12
"The Might've Before Christmas"
Andy Fickman
Rock Reuben & Mike Soccio
December 18, 2017 (2017-12-18)
KCW212
6.40[49]

At the Gable family Christmas Eve gathering, Vanessa arrives and tells the story of her and Kevin's first day as partners on the force. As the story evolves, the kids realize it was also the day Kevin asked out Donna for the first time. Meanwhile, Kendra is mad that Kevin got a cheap present for Chale, while Kyle is upset that Kevin did not get a present for him (even though it was Kyle's idea to not exchange gifts).

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13
"Monkey Fist Insecurity"
Andy Fickman
Pete Correale & Avin Das
January 15, 2018 (2018-01-15)
KCW215
7.21[50]

Kevin and Vanessa lose a major contract to Nassau Security, another group of ex-cops who wear snappy uniforms and have more advanced gear. After Nassau continues to swoop in and steal clients that Monkey Fist had lined up, Rootger helps Kevin discover the reason why their rivals always seem to be one step ahead.

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14
"Kevin Can Date"
Andy Fickman
Linda Mathious & Heather MacGillbray
January 22, 2018 (2018-01-22)
KCW216
7.37[51]

While Vanessa meets with her client Rebecca Romero (Zulay Henao), who wants Monkey Fist to serve her ex-boyfriend with a restraining order, the client tells her she thinks Kevin is funny and confident. Vanessa sets up Kevin with his first date since Donna passed, but while Kevin is locked in an escape room with Rebecca, he gets news that several of Rebecca's exes have taken out restraining orders on her.

39
15
"Fight or Flight"
Andy Fickman
Annie Levine & Jonathan Emerson
January 29, 2018 (2018-01-29)
KCW213
7.28[52]

Vanessa, Kevin and Rutger are going on a business trip to Florida, with Kevin taking the family along for a Disney World vacation while there. To get an upgrade to two open first class seats, Vanessa lies and says she and Kevin are married. This backfires for Kevin when he meets a woman named Lisa (Ali Landry) and the two hit it off. Meanwhile, Rootger tries to get over his fear of flying, and Malcolm (Jason Kravits), a passenger sitting with Chale and Kendra, causes the two to get into an argument.

40
16
"40 Under 40"
Andy Fickman
Mike Soccio & Heather MacGillvray & Linda Mathious
February 5, 2018 (2018-02-05)
KCW214
6.95[53]

Vanessa gets interviewed for an article in Long Island Insider magazine highlighting 40 business owners under 40. Upset that she left him out of the interview, Kevin reminds Vanessa that she is over 45. Vanessa counters that she only lied to get Monkey Fist some free publicity. Kevin then scares Vanessa about the bright lights on the award ceremony stage outing her true age, causing her to go overboard on facial surgery. Elsewhere, Chale and Kendra set up Kyle on a date with Chale’s crazy Aunt Tracy (Geraldine Hughes), who is in town. Kyle insists he can handle any woman, but he turns out to be very wrong

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17
"Wingmen"
Andy Fickman
Rock Reuben
February 26, 2018 (2018-02-26)
KCW217
6.09[54]

At Kyle's urging, Kevin and Vanessa use a dating app called "Be My Wingman", in which a friend chooses a match for another friend. Vanessa finds a seemingly perfect match for Kevin, while Kevin finds Vanessa a perfect match... for himself.

42
18
"The Whole Enchilada"
Andy Fickman
Dan Staley & Tom Anderson
March 5, 2018 (2018-03-05)
KCW218
6.31[55]

Kevin's neighbor Wendy, who has been bringing him delicious meals ever since Donna passed away, demands more from their relationship than just her cooking and Kevin eating. Kevin tries to indulge her and, after realizing he still has no romantic feelings for her, has to decide if he should officially break things off or continue leading Wendy on to enjoy her food.

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19
"Delivery Guy"
Andy Fickman
Alex Metz
March 19, 2018 (2018-03-19)
KCW219
5.67[56]

With Monkey Fist Security desperate for publicity after a new Nassau Security ad runs on TV, Kevin is approached by Anthony (Lorenzo James Henrie), a young man who says Kevin delivered him 20 years ago when his mother was in labor. Chale convinces Kevin and Anthony to go on a local morning show that is running an episode on hero cops. The segment doesn't go well, and Kevin is later upstaged by Frank from Nassau, who has just donated a kidney to a young woman.

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20
"Forty Seven Candles"
Andy Fickman
Mike Soccio
March 26, 2018 (2018-03-26)
KCW224
5.68[57]

When Vanessa says she doesn't want Kevin and the crew to do anything special for her birthday, Kevin is sure she is lying and plans a surprise party. Things get complicated when Vanessa has a change of heart and decides to throw a party for herself. Kevin manages to thwart that plan, but soon has another problem: he's counting on Kyle to get Vanessa to the surprise party location.

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21
"The Smoking Bun"
Andy Fickman
Mike Soccio & Heather MacGillvray & Linda Mathious
April 9, 2018 (2018-04-09)
KCW220
5.75[58]

After Enzo tells the gang he is selling the restaurant and moving to Florida, Kevin and Vanessa go see the new buyer of the property Alviti (Ralph Macchio) to try and convince him to keep the business as is. When Alviti instead wants to tear down the building, Kevin pitches the city council to get the building declared an historic landmark, but that doesn't work because Alviti has bribed the council. Kevin and Vanessa then promise Alviti they will fully investigate him, but instead succumb when he bribes them with a lucrative security contract.

46
22
"Phat Monkey"
Andy Fickman
Rock Reuben & Annie Levine & Jonathan Emerson
April 16, 2018 (2018-04-16)
KCW223
5.26[59]

With Monkey Fist landing the huge account for Alviti's parking lots, Kevin hires a personal assistant named Tyler (Jay Klaitz) without telling Vanessa. This upsets Rootger, so Kevin decides to have him and Tyler compete for the job. Distracted, Kevin neglects an assignment at one of Alviti's lots, forcing Vanessa to beg for Alviti's mercy. Elsewhere, Chale has developed a business plan to buy Enzo's and turn it into a more modern pizzeria, only to find that he and Kendra cannot get financing.

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23
"Brew Ha Ha"[60]
Andy Fickman
Dan Staley & Tom Anderson
April 30, 2018 (2018-04-30)
KCW221
TBD

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24
"A Band Done"[60]
Andy Fickman
Michael Loftus
May 7, 2018 (2018-05-07)
KCW222
TBD

text: Production[edit]

text: In October 2015, it was announced Kevin James would star in a new family-comedy television series for CBS, while Rock Reuben will executive produce the series, and Bruce Helford would serve as the show runner.[61]

text: On October 17, 2016, CBS ordered a full season of 22 episodes.[62] In November 2016, Bruce Helford exited the series as showrunner after the first thirteen episodes, due to creative differences.[63] Cheers alum Rob Long replaced Helford as showrunner.[64] On January 6, 2017, two additional episodes were added, bringing the season to a total of 24 episodes.[65]

text: The series is filmed entirely on Long Island at Gold Coast Studios in Bethpage, New York.[66] The pilot episode was filmed on April 1, 2016.[67] Production on subsequent episodes began taping on August 5, 2016.[68]

text: Season two was originally supposed to contain 22 episodes. However, like the previous season, it was eventually bumped up to 24 episodes.[69]

text: Casting[edit]

text: In January 2016, Taylor Spreitler had been cast in the series as Kendra, Kevin's daughter.[70] In February 2016, Ryan Cartwright, Mary-Charles Jones, and James DiGiacomo had been cast in the series, as Kendra's boyfriend, and James' characters other children, respectively.[71][72] That same month, Leonard Earl Howze and Erinn Hayes joined the cast portraying James' character's friend and former police partner and James' wife, respectively.[73][74] In March 2016, Lenny Venito and Gary Valentine joined the cast.[75]

text: In September 2016, it was announced Ray Romano and Gina Brillon would guest star.[76][77] In November 2016, it was announced Adam Sandler would also guest star.[78] In March 2017, it was announced James' former King of Queens co-star Leah Remini would guest star in the first season's final two episodes.[79][80]

text: In June 2017, Remini was upped to a series regular starting with Season 2; shortly after, it was announced that Erinn Hayes would not be returning for the show's second season.[81][82][83] Sources cited in a Variety article confirmed that Remini would be returning as Detective Vanessa Cellucci, the character she portrayed in the first-season finale, and that Hayes' dismissal was for creative reasons and "not a reflection" of the actress' performance.[82] In August 2017, it was reported Hayes' character would be killed off before season two began and the season will take place 7–10 months after season one ended, in order to make room for Remini.[84]

text: Reception[edit]

text: Critical response[edit]

text: During the first season, Kevin Can Wait received generally negative reviews from critics. On the review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the series has an approval rating of 30%, based on 23 reviews, with an average rating of 3.9/10. The site's critical consensus reads, "Kevin James proves a likable, funny lead, but Kevin Can Wait relies too heavily on predictable, unfunny jokes and a series of lackluster subplots to stand out from the crowd."[85] On Metacritic, which assigns a normalized rating, the series has a score 39 out of 100, based on 17 critics, indicating "generally unfavorable reviews".[86]

text: With the firing of Hayes and addition of Remini in season two, the series' retooling also received negative reviews, this time heavily comparing the series as inferior to James and Remini's former show The King of Queens.[87]

text: Controversy[edit]

text: The replacement of Erinn Hayes with Leah Remini, and how the show handled Donna Gable's death, has been a source of controversy for the series.[88]. Criticism has been levied especially on the episodes "Civil Ceremony" and "Grief Thief". In the former, which served as the season premiere, criticism was placed on the brief mention of Donna's death, via a piece of mail, and a subsequent joke many found distasteful.[89] The later episode, the season's fifth episode, was panned for its plot that the characters use a single parents support group for getting out of work and their romantic life.[90] The series' reduced mention of Donna following her death, as well as no specific cause to her death, has also been target of criticism.[91]

text: Viewers and critics of the show remain divided over the retool. Some stated the decision was a well-made one, and that the chemistry James has with Remini has made the quality of the series better. Others say that Hayes' firing, and the addition of Remini with how the show handled her character's death, with poor script quality, has made the show worse. Despite the division, both Hayes and Remini spoke highly of each other. Remini stated that, before Hayes' firing, she was looking forward to working with her again; Hayes (who has mostly remained silent over the firing so far) asked fans to not place blame on Remini.[92][93][94]

text: It has been rumoured and hinted at that the addition of co-star Leah Remini was an attempt to save the show from cancellation. Many suggested this theory is due not only to their great chemistry and ability to play off one another well, but also to capitalize on their successful run on The King of Queens a decade earlier. However, James insisted the choice was purely creative, as the writers felt they were running out of ideas, and he was unsure if it would continue beyond a second season. James also stated that the original plot line of the series was to have him as a single father, but the original producers gave him a wife instead.[95][93]

text: Despite the controversy surround the revamp, the series' ratings have remained steady. As of December 1, 2017, the series was averaging 8.2 million viewers (with delayed viewing) in the season, competing against more established Top 20 series Dancing with the Stars and The Voice. The series also performs well in the much-coveted 18-49 demographic, ranking as the fifth-highest rated program on CBS in that category.[96][97]

text: Ratings[edit]

text:
Season
Timeslot (ET)
Episodes
First aired
Last aired
TV season
Rank
Avg. viewers
(millions)
18–49 rating
(average)

Date
Viewers
(millions)
Date
Viewers
(millions)

1
Monday 8:30 PM (1–5)
Monday 8:00 PM (6–24)
24
September 19, 2016 (2016-09-19)
11.08[14]
May 8, 2017 (2017-05-08)
5.68[37]
2016–17
32
9.24
2.1[98]

2
Monday 9:00 PM (1–5)
Monday 8:00 PM (6–24)
24
September 25, 2017 (2017-09-25)
10.26[38]
TBA
TBD
2017–18
TBD
TBD
TBD

text: Season 1 (2016–17)[edit]

text:
No.
Title
Air date
Rating/share
(18–49)
Viewers
(millions)
DVR
(18–49)
Total
(18–49)

1
"Pilot"
September 19, 2016
2.6/9
11.08[14]
0.9
3.5[99]

2
"Sleep Disorder"
September 26, 2016
2.7/8
10.62[15]
0.9
3.6[100]

3
"Chore Weasel"
October 3, 2016
2.2/8
9.60[16]
0.8
3.0[101]

4
"Kevin and Donna's Book Club"
October 10, 2016
2.1/7
8.70[17]
0.8
2.9[102]

5
"Kevin's Good Story"
October 17, 2016
2.1/7
8.54[18]
0.7
2.8[103]

6
"Beat the Parents"
October 24, 2016
1.7/6
7.91[19]
N/A
N/A

7
"Hallow-We-Ain't-Home"
October 31, 2016
1.3/5
6.42[20]
0.6
1.9[104]

8
"Who's Better than Us?"
November 7, 2016
1.7/6
7.41[21]
N/A
N/A

9
"The Power of Positive Drinking"
November 14, 2016
1.6/5
7.06[22]
N/A
N/A

10
"The Fantastic Pho"
November 21, 2016
1.5/5
6.97[23]
0.5
2.0[105]

11
"Kevin's Bringing Supper Back"
December 5, 2016
1.5/5
7.14[24]
N/A
N/A

12
"I'll Be Home for Christmas...Maybe"
December 12, 2016
1.4/5
7.31[25]
0.6
2.0[106]

13
"Ring Worm"
January 2, 2017
1.4/5
7.36[26]
N/A
N/A

14
"Kevin vs. The Dutch Elm"
January 16, 2017
1.7/6
8.66[27]
N/A
N/A

15
"Choke Doubt"
January 23, 2017
1.7/6
8.62[28]
0.6
2.3[107]

16
"The Back Out"
February 6, 2017
1.5/5
7.91[29]
N/A
N/A

17
"Unholy War"
February 13, 2017
1.5/6
7.85[30]
N/A
N/A

18
"Neighborhood Watch"
February 20, 2017
1.4/5
7.29[31]
N/A
N/A

19
"Showroom Showdown"
March 13, 2017
1.3/5
6.79[32]
N/A
N/A

20
"Double Date"
March 20, 2017
1.1/4
5.93[33]
N/A
N/A

21
"Kenny Can Wait"
April 10, 2017
1.2/5
6.04[34]
N/A
N/A

22
"Quiet Diet"
April 17, 2017
1.1/4
5.90[35]
N/A
N/A

23
"Sting of Queens: Part One"
May 1, 2017
1.2/5
6.26[36]
N/A
N/A

24
"Sting of Queens: Part Two"
May 8, 2017
1.1/5
5.68[37]
N/A
N/A

text: Season 2 (2017–18)[edit]

text:
No.
Title
Air date
Rating/share
(18–49)
Viewers
(millions)
DVR
(18–49)
Total
(18–49)

1
"Civil Ceremony"
September 25, 2017
2.3/8
10.26[38]
TBD
TBD

2
"Business Unusual"
October 2, 2017
1.3/5
6.65[39]
TBD
TBD

3
"Kevin Goes Nuts"
October 9, 2017
1.2/4
6.01[40]
TBD
TBD

4
"Plus One is the Loneliest Number"
October 16, 2017
1.1/4
5.96[41]
TBD
TBD

5
"Grief Thief"
October 23, 2017
1.2/4
6.11[42]
TBD
TBD

6
"The Owl"
October 30, 2017
1.2/5
6.35[43]
TBD
TBD

7
"The Kevin Crown Affair"
November 6, 2017
1.2/5
6.31[44]
TBD
TBD

8
"Slip 'n' Fall"
November 13, 2017
1.3/5
6.15[45]
TBD
TBD

9
"Cooking Up a Storm"
November 20, 2017
1.2/5
6.09[46]
TBD
TBD

10
"Kevin Moves Metal"
November 27, 2017
1.2/5
6.35[47]
TBD
TBD

11
"Trainer Wreck"
December 11, 2017
1.1/4
6.31[48]
TBD
TBD

12
"The Might've Before Christmas"
December 18, 2017
1.1/4
6.40[49]
TBD
TBD

13
"Monkey Fist Insecurity"
January 15, 2018
1.3/5
7.21[50]
TBD
TBD

14
"Kevin Can Date"
January 22, 2018
1.3/5
7.37[51]
TBD
TBD

15
"Fight or Flight"
January 29, 2018
1.2/5
7.28[52]
TBD
TBD

16
"40 Under 40"
February 5, 2018
1.2/5
6.95[53]
TBD
TBD

17
"Wingmen"
February 26, 2018
1.1/4
6.09[54]
TBD
TBD

18
"The Whole Enchilada"
March 5, 2018
1.1/4
6.31[55]
TBD
TBD

19
"Delivery Guy"
March 19, 2018
1.0/4
5.67[56]
TBD
TBD

20
"Forty Seven Candles"
March 26, 2018
0.9/4
5.68[57]
TBD
TBD

21
"The Smoking Bun"
April 9, 2018
1.0/4
5.75[58]
TBD
TBD

22
"Phat Monkey"
April 16, 2018
0.9/4
5.26[59]
TBD
TBD


document_title: Garnet (Steven Universe)

question_text: when do we find out garnet is a fusion

question_tokens: when do we find out garnet is a fusion

text: Garnet (Steven Universe)

text: Character[edit]

text: Leader of the Crystal Gems, the group of Gems that protect humanity and the Earth from danger,[3] in the absence of Steven's mother Rose Quartz, Garnet is initially presented as stoic and unfeeling but pragmatic and capable. The show's writers have described Garnet as characterized by great self-confidence; they represent this in their writing of the character through the fact that she never asks questions.[4] Eric Thurm of The A.V. Club described Garnet as "initially the most reticent, distant, and simply alien" of the Crystal Gems. Garnet took on the role of this group's de facto leader, appearing relatively distant as she rarely speaks out.[5] As the story of Steven Universe progresses, however, she becomes more relatable. Writing for Minnesota Daily, Cecilia Mazumdar Stanger pointed out that Garnet is far from a perfect leader and can make mistakes.[6]

text: Garnet is capable of using a skill known as "future vision", which allows her to predict future events accurately. Eric Thurm noted that scenes in which Garnet uses her future vision are among the show's best visual accomplishments.[3]

text: Ruby and Sapphire[edit]

text: The first time viewers see Garnet's "fusion" become undone is in the episode "The Return", the succeeding episode "Jail Break" marking the first appearance of the two Gems that make up Garnet: Ruby and Sapphire. Her design also changed in that episode. According to Sugar, Garnet was intended to be a fusion since the pilot episode, though the characters of Ruby and Sapphire came into focus while Sugar was writing for Garnet. Sugar described the process as "reverse engineering" the two personalities based on what the production team brought to the show.[7] Garnet being a fusion of two Gems was a popular fan theory before it was revealed to be true in "Jail Break", as the writers included minor hints in various episodes. Neither character was given real depth in "Jail Break", but their presence explain how Garnet's two parts blend into one character. Ruby is characterized as feisty and aggressive, while Sapphire is stoic and contemplative, resulting in a complex dynamic when Garnet is fused together. Garnet's stable relationship while fused is used as a metaphor in the series, as Ruby and Sapphire together are stronger than any one Gem on their own.[3]

text: A later episode, titled "The Answer", features a flashback of how Ruby and Sapphire met and later joined the Crystal Gems. At the end of the episode, when Steven asks what "the answer" is, Garnet says "love".[5] Garnet is described as being made of "literal love, the romantic love of two queer individuals," as all Gems, including Ruby and Sapphire, present in a feminine manner despite having no gender.[8] Writing for The Lawrentian, Bridget Keenan described Garnet as "first canon lesbian couple on Cartoon Network". However, Keenan also criticized Garnet for presenting an unhealthy relationship that would realistically be "unhealthy, unstable and controlling," as Ruby and Sapphire seem completely controlled by the relationship.[9]

text: Reception[edit]

text: Garnet is voiced by Estelle in the original dub of Steven Universe. Estelle's vocal performance is commonly praised by critics: Vrai Kaiser of The Mary Sue commended Estelle's voice work in "Jail Break" by stating that "the amount of love, layers, and history she packs into so few words goes right to the heart no matter how many times you watch it."[8] Garnet's narration in "The Answer" was praised by Eric Thurn because Estelle got the opportunity to do voice work that was more fun and "soft".[5] AJ Adejare of The Fandom Post criticized the voice director of Steven Universe for under-utilizing Estelle's talents, as Garnet is mostly silent in the show.[10] Garnet is Estelle's first voice-over role, and the character was designed by Rebecca Sugar while she was listening to Estelle's music.[11]

text: Garnet has commonly been praised as a depiction of a romantic lesbian relationship in an animated series. Since 2010, animated television series such as Adventure Time and The Legend of Korra have shown a larger amount of LGBT representation. Steven Universe makes frequent use of LGBT-related themes: Pearl has strong romantic feelings to Rose Quartz, and Stevonnie is a genderqueer character.[12][13][14]

text: Censorship[edit]

text: Some of the romantic interactions between Ruby and Sapphire have been censored during localization to other countries. In the Swedish translation of Steven Universe episode "Hit the Diamond", flirting between the two Gem characters was replaced with more neutral dialogue, causing Swedish fans of the series to demand that Cartoon Network Sweden not censor Ruby and Sapphire's relationship again.[15]


document_title: Gary Oldman

question_text: actor who played sirius black in harry potter

text: Gary Oldman

text: Early life

text: Oldman was born in New Cross, London, the son of Leonard Bertram Oldman (1921–1985), a former sailor who also worked as a welder, and Kathleen (née Cheriton; born 1919).[4][5] He has stated that Leonard was an alcoholic who left the family when Oldman was seven years old.[6] Oldman attended West Greenwich School in Deptford, leaving school at the age of 16 to work in a sports shop.[7] He was a pianist as a child, and later a singer, but gave up his musical aspirations to pursue an acting career after seeing Malcolm McDowell's performance in the 1971 film The Raging Moon.[8][9][10] In a 1995 interview with Charlie Rose, Oldman said: "Something about Malcolm just arrested me, and I connected, and I said, 'I wanna do that'."[11]

text: Growing up in south London, Oldman supported his local football club Millwall, and also followed Manchester United so that he could watch his idol, George Best.[12] In 2011, Oldman would learn from his mother that his father represented Millwall after World War II, with Oldman stating: "Just after the war, she ran a boarding house, for football players, Millwall players. And I knew that my dad was involved somehow with the reserve team. But two weeks ago my mum said, 'Oh yeah, your dad played for Millwall. When he was young he had a couple of first team games."[12]

text: Acting career

text: Training

text: Oldman studied with the Young People's Theatre in Greenwich during the mid-1970s,[4][13] while working jobs on assembly lines, as a porter in an operating theatre, selling shoes and beheading pigs in an abattoir.[4] He unsuccessfully applied to the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA), which welcomed him to try again the following year, but advised him to find something else to do for a living.[4][11] When asked by Charlie Rose if he had reminded RADA of this, Oldman joked that "the work speaks for itself".[11]

text: He won a scholarship to attend the Rose Bruford College in Sidcup, Southeast London, from which he graduated with a BA in Acting in 1979.[4][13] Oldman describes himself as 'shy but diligent worker' during his time there, where he performed roles such as Puck in Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream.

text: Theatre and early films (1979–1990)

text: After leaving school, Oldman was the first in his class to receive professional work.[14] Oldman stated on The South Bank Show that it had nothing to do with being better than someone else, rather his diligence and application.[15]

text: He made his professional stage debut in 1979 as Puss, alongside Michael Simkins and Peter Howitt, in Dick Whittington and His Cat, at York's Theatre Royal. The play then ran in Colchester, then with Glasgow's Citizens Theatre;[4] Oldman's work ethic and trademark intensity would make him a favourite with audiences in Glasgow during the 1980s.[13]

text: From 1980 to 1981, he appeared in The Massacre at Paris (Christopher Marlowe), Desperado Corner (Shaun Lawton), and Robert David MacDonald's plays Chinchilla and A Waste of Time. He performed in a 6-month West End run of MacDonald's Summit Conference, opposite Glenda Jackson, in 1982.[4] Also that year, Oldman made his film debut in Colin Gregg's Remembrance, and would have starred in Don Boyd's Gossip if that film had not collapsed. The following year, he landed a starring role as a skinhead in Mike Leigh's film Meantime, and moved on to Chesterfield to assume the lead role in Entertaining Mr Sloane (Joe Orton). Afterwards, he went to Westcliffe to star in Saved (Edward Bond).[4]

text: Saved proved to be a major breakthrough for Oldman. Max Stafford-Clark, artistic director of the Royal Court Theatre, had seen Oldman's performance and cast him as Scopey, the lead role of Bond's The Pope's Wedding, in 1984.[4] For his acclaimed performance, he won two of British theatre's top honours: the Time Out Fringe Award for Best Newcomer, and the Drama Theatre Award for Best Actor—the latter of which was shared with future film co-star Anthony Hopkins for his performance in Pravda.[4][13][16] Oldman's turn in The Pope's Wedding led to a run of work with the Royal Court, and from 1984 to 1986 he appeared in Rat in the Skull (Ron Hutchinson), The Desert Air (Nicholas Wright), Cain and Abel, The Danton Affair (Pam Gems), Women Beware Women (Thomas Middleton), Real Dreams (Trevor Griffiths) and all three of Bond's The War Plays: Red Black and Ignorant, The Tin Can People and Great Peace.[4] Oldman was a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company from 1985 to 1986.[17]

text: The 1984 production of The Pope's Wedding had been seen by director Alex Cox, who offered Oldman the part of ill-fated rocker Sid Vicious in the 1986 film Sid and Nancy. He twice turned down the role before accepting it, because, in his own words: "I wasn't really that interested in Sid Vicious and the punk movement. I'd never followed it. It wasn't something that interested me. The script I felt was banal and 'who cares' and 'why bother' and all of that. And I was a little bit sort-of with my nose in the air and sort-of thinking 'well the theatre – so much more superior' and all of that." He reconsidered based on the salary and the urging of his agent.[18] In 1987, Oldman gained his third starring film role as Joe Orton in Prick Up Your Ears, for which he received a BAFTA nomination for Best Actor. That same year, he appeared in the plays The Country Wife (William Wycherley) and Serious Money (Caryl Churchill).[4] Director Luc Besson told how, on the set of The Fifth Element (1997), Oldman could recite any scene from Hamlet (William Shakespeare), in which he had starred a decade earlier.[19]

text: Oldman's performances in Sid and Nancy and Prick Up Your Ears paved the way for work in Hollywood, garnering acclaim from prominent United States film critic Roger Ebert. Ebert wrote: "There is no point of similarity between the two performances; like a few gifted actors, [Oldman] is able to re-invent himself for every role. On the basis of these two movies, he is the best young British actor around."[20] Vicious's bandmate John Lydon, despite criticising Sid and Nancy, described Oldman as a "bloody good actor".[21] Oldman lost considerable weight for the role and was hospitalised.[22] His performance would go on to be ranked No. 62 in Premiere magazine's "100 Greatest Performances of All Time"[23] and No. 8 in Uncut magazine's "10 Best actors in rockin' roles", the latter describing his portrayal as a "hugely sympathetic reading of the punk figurehead as a lost and bewildered manchild."[24]

text: In late 1988, he starred opposite long-time hero[11] Alan Bates in We Think the World of You, and alongside Dennis Hopper and Frances McDormand in the 1989 film Chattahoochee. In 1989, Oldman also starred as football hooligan Clive "Bex" Bissel in British drama The Firm, a performance which Total Film numbered as his best and called "stunning" and "fearless" in 2011.[25] In 1990 he costarred with Tim Roth in Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead, Tom Stoppard's film adaptation of his own play of the same name. Total Film also praised the movie, calling Oldman's character "a blitz of brilliant comedy timing and pitch perfect line delivery."[26] Oldman starred opposite Sean Penn and Ed Harris in State of Grace (1990), his first prominent US film; Roger Ebert described Oldman's turn as the highlight.[27] Janet Maslin, another noted US film critic, referred to his work as "phenomenal".[28] He was offered, but turned down, the lead role in that year's Edward Scissorhands.[29] Oldman moved to the United States in the early 1990s, where he has resided since.[30] Oldman and other young British actors of the 1980s who were becoming established Hollywood film actors, such as Tim Roth, Bruce Payne, Colin Firth, Daniel Day-Lewis and Paul McGann, were dubbed the "Brit Pack", of which Oldman was de facto leader.[31][32]

text: Mainstream success (1991–2001)

text: In 1991, Oldman starred in his first US blockbuster, playing Lee Harvey Oswald in Oliver Stone's JFK. According to Oldman, very little was written about Oswald in the script. Stone gave him several plane tickets, a list of contacts and told him to do his own research.[33] Oldman met with Oswald's wife, Marina, and her two daughters to prepare for the role.[34] The following year, he starred as Count Dracula in Francis Ford Coppola's romance-horror Bram Stoker's Dracula. A commercially successful film adaptation of Bram Stoker's 1897 novel,[35] it was a box office success worldwide. Oldman's performance was recognised as the best male performance of 1992 by the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, which awarded Oldman its Best Actor award.[36] Oldman later became a popular portrayer of villains:[16] He played violent pimp Drexl Spivey in the Tony Scott-directed, Quentin Tarantino-written True Romance (1993), a role which MSN Movies described as "one of cinema's most memorable villains";[37] a sadistic prison warden in Murder in the First (1995); futuristic corporate tyrant Jean-Baptiste Emanuel Zorg in The Fifth Element (1997); and Dr. Zachary Smith/Spider Smith in the commercially successful but critically panned Lost in Space (1998). He was considered for two roles in Quentin Tarantino's Pulp Fiction (1994), but neither were realised. Tarantino contemplated Oldman as gangster Jules Winnfield (played by Samuel L. Jackson),[38] while TriStar executives recommended him for drug dealer Lance (portrayed by Eric Stoltz).[39][40]

text: In 1994's Léon: The Professional, he played corrupt DEA officer Norman Stansfield, which has since been named by multiple publications as one of the best villains in cinema.[41][42][43][44][45][46][47][48][49][50] Oldman also portrayed various accents; along with the Transylvanian Count Dracula, he gave a critically acclaimed reading of German-born Viennese composer Ludwig van Beethoven in Immortal Beloved,[51] and played Russian terrorist Egor Korshunov in the 1997 blockbuster Air Force One. He portrayed another historical figure, Pontius Pilate, in Jesus (1999). Oldman was considered for the role of Morpheus in The Matrix.[52] He served as a member of the Jury at the 1993 Cannes Film Festival.[citation needed] In 1998, MTV's Celebrity Deathmatch aired a match between claymation representations of Oldman and Christopher Walken to determine the greatest cinematic villain.[53]

text: Oldman appeared opposite Jeff Bridges as zealous Republican congressman Sheldon Runyon in The Contender (2000), in which he was also credited as a producer. Oldman received a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination for his performance. In 2001, he starred opposite Anthony Hopkins in Hannibal, as Mason Verger, the only surviving victim of Hannibal Lecter. He reportedly spent six hours per day in the make-up room to achieve the character's hideously disfigured appearance.[54] It marked the second time that Oldman had appeared opposite Hopkins, a personal friend who was part of the supporting cast of Bram Stoker's Dracula. Oldman is uncredited in the film, reportedly over a dispute regarding top billing, which was going to co-star Anthony Hopkins and Julianne Moore. He received an Emmy Award nomination for two guest appearances in Friends in May 2001, appearing in the two-part episode "The One With Chandler and Monica's Wedding" as Richard Crosby, a pedantic actor who insists that "real" actors spit on one another when they enunciate, leading to tension, then friendship, with Joey Tribbiani (Matt LeBlanc). Oldman had previously worked with LeBlanc on Lost in Space.

text: Career slump (2002–2003)

text: Following his 2001 Friends appearance, Oldman did not appear in any major roles until 2004; it was suggested that he was blacklisted in Hollywood during this time, owing to a 2000 controversy. In 2002, he starred in the generally well-received Interstate 60, and played the Devil in the BMW short film, The Hire: Beat the Devil. Guardian writer Xan Brooks described the early 2000s as Oldman's "low point", recalling "barrel-scraping roles" in the critically maligned 2003 films Tiptoes and Sin.[55] Although the film failed to impress reviewers, Oldman did garner praise for his portrayal of a man with dwarfism in Tiptoes: Lisa Nesselson in Variety described his work as "astonishingly fine",[56] and the performance was later mentioned in Mark Kermode's "Great Acting in Bad Films".[57]

text: Resurgence and franchise stardom (2004–2014)

text: In 2004, Oldman returned to prominence when he landed a significant role in the Harry Potter film series, playing Harry Potter's godfather Sirius Black. The following year, he starred as James Gordon in Christopher Nolan's commercially and critically successful Batman Begins, a role that he reprised in the even more successful sequel The Dark Knight (2008) and once more in the conclusion, The Dark Knight Rises (2012). Prominent film critic Mark Kermode, in reviewing The Dark Knight, downplayed claims that Heath Ledger's Joker was the highlight of the film, saying, "the best performance in the film, by a mile, is Gary Oldman's ... it would be lovely to see him get a[n Academy Award] nomination because actually, he's the guy who gets kind of overlooked in all of this."[58] Oldman co-starred with Jim Carrey in the 2009 version of A Christmas Carol in which Oldman played three roles.[59][60][61] He had a starring role in David Goyer's supernatural thriller The Unborn, released in 2009.[62][63] In 2010, Oldman co-starred with Denzel Washington in The Book of Eli.[64] He also played a lead role in Catherine Hardwicke's Red Riding Hood.[65] Oldman voiced the role of villain Lord Shen and was nominated for an Annie Award for his performance in Kung Fu Panda 2.

text: Oldman received strong reviews[66] and earned his first Academy Award nomination and a BAFTA Award nomination for his portrayal of British spy George Smiley in Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011),[67] an adaptation of the John le Carré novel, directed by Tomas Alfredson. In addition, he was chosen by Screened, and W Magazine for giving one of the best performances of 2011. To prepare for the role of George Smiley, Gary Oldman gained 15 pounds by eating a lot of treacle sponge and custard to "put on a bit of middle-aged tummy". Oldman also watched Alec Guinness' performance in Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, and paid a visit to Smiley's creator John le Carré: "The way he touched his shirt, spoke and so on, I took all that and used it. I hope he won't mind, but Smiley is in his DNA."[68]

text: In 2012, Oldman played Floyd Banner, a big-hitting mobster, in John Hillcoat's Lawless, alongside Tom Hardy, Shia LaBeouf, Guy Pearce and Jessica Chastain. In 2013, Oldman portrayed Nicholas Wyatt, a ruthless CEO, in Robert Luketic's Paranoia, along with Harrison Ford and Liam Hemsworth. In 2014, Oldman starred alongside Joel Kinnaman, Abbie Cornish, Michael Keaton, and Samuel L. Jackson in the remake of RoboCop, as Norton, the scientist who creates RoboCop. Also that year, Oldman starred in Dawn of the Planet of the Apes as one of the leads alongside Jason Clarke and Keri Russell.

text: Recent work (2015–present)

text: In 2015, Oldman played the head of police that investigates Tom Hardy's character in Child 44, alongside Noomi Rapace and Joel Kinnaman, and had a supporting role in the post-apocalyptic American thriller Man Down, directed by Dito Montiel, and starring alongside Shia LaBeouf and Kate Mara. In 2016, Oldman played a CIA chief in Criminal, directed by Ariel Vromen, and starring Kevin Costner, Tommy Lee Jones, Ryan Reynolds, Alice Eve, and Gal Gadot. He also starred in The Space Between Us with Asa Butterfield, which was released on 3 February 2017.

text: In 2017, Oldman appeared as a villain in The Hitman's Bodyguard with Samuel L. Jackson, Ryan Reynolds, and Salma Hayek, and starred in Darkest Hour, as British Prime Minister Winston Churchill. Oldman has received positive notice in the USA and in the UK for this performance, including winning Academy Award for Best Actor,[69][70] Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama,[71] Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Actor,[72] Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Actor,[73] and BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role.[74]

text: Oldman is starring in Hunter Killer, with Gerard Butler, Billy Bob Thornton, and Linda Cardellini, and is slated to direct a biopic about Eadweard Muybridge entitled Flying Horse.[75] In 2018, Oldman is starring in horror-thriller Mary directed by Michael Goi. He will also start in Netflix's sci-fi project titled Tau directed by Federico D'Alessandro alongside Ed Skrein and Maika Monroe. Oldman is also slated to star in an adaptation of John Le Carre's Smiley's People, with Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, and Douglas Urbanski producing.

text: Other ventures

text: Filmmaking

text: In 1997, Oldman directed, produced, and wrote the award-winning Nil by Mouth, a film partially based on his own childhood. Nil by Mouth went on to win the BAFTA Alexander Korda Award for Best British Film (shared with Douglas Urbanski) and also the BAFTA Award for Best Screenplay, the Channel 4 Director's Award, and an Empire Award. In 1999, it was adjudged by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts as one of the hundred best British films of the 20th century.[76] Nil By Mouth was listed by Time Out as number twenty-one of the top 100 best British films ever.[77]

text: Oldman and producing partner Douglas Urbanski formed the SE8 GROUP to produce Nil by Mouth. The company also produced The Contender, which also starred Oldman. He has finished his latest screenplay, Chang & Eng, co-written with Darin Strauss, based on the author's book of the same name; SE8 Group will produce. In September 2006, Nokia Nseries Studio[78] released the Oldman-directed short film Donut, with music by Tor Hyams. The film was shot with an N93 to promote the phone. Juliet Landau made a 25-minute documentary about the making of the video. In 2011, he directed a music video for Alex Eden's first single, "Kiss Me Like the Woman You Loved".

text: Music

text: Oldman has had a keen interest in music from an early age. He is a proficient pianist and stated in a 1995 interview with Charlie Rose that he would rather be a musician than an actor.[11] Oldman sang several tracks on the Sid and Nancy soundtrack, on which he performed alongside original Sex Pistols bassist Glen Matlock, and sang and played live piano in the 1988 movie Track 29. He traced over Beethoven compositions in 1994's Immortal Beloved. He also tutored Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe on bass guitar.[79] Oldman appeared on Reeves Gabrels' album The Sacred Squall of Now, performing a vocal duet with David Bowie on the track "You've Been Around".[80] He produced a live performance by former White Stripes member Jack White in conjunction with Vevo and YouTube.[81] At the 2016 Brit Awards in London, Oldman paid tribute to Bowie, before receiving the Brits "Icon Award" on behalf of the singer and his family.[82]

text: Voice acting

text: Oldman participated in the creation of The Legend of Spyro games, produced by Sierra Entertainment. He provided the voice of the Fire Guardian, Ignitus. He voices Sergeant Viktor Reznov and scientist Daniel Clarke in the Call of Duty games. He also provides the narration of Sergeant Jack Barnes in the Spearhead expansion for Medal of Honor: Allied Assault. In 2015 he voiced Lord Vortech, the evil mastermind who seeks to control the LEGO Multiverse, in the Lego Dimensions video game.[83] Oldman will also be portraying Admiral Ernst Bishop in the upcoming single-player campaign of the Chris Roberts-designed crowdfunded video game, Star Citizen.[84]

text: Writing

text: In 2015, Oldman and his manager Douglas Urbanski signed a deal with the Simon & Schuster/Atria Publishing label Emily Bestler Books for Blood Riders, a vampire book series.[85]

text: Acting style

text: Oldman was almost immediately typecast as a criminal in his film career.[86] The necessity to express villainous characters in an overtly physical manner led to the cultivation of his 'big' acting style,[87] which hearkened back to his classical theatre training and would become his trademark; this encompassed "playing everything" via layered performances that vividly express each character's emotions and internal conflicts.[39] Oldman has conceded that he often overacts on screen, and said: "[I]t's my influence on those roles that probably they feel bigger than life and a little over-the-top. I mean, I do go for it a bit as an actor, I must admit."[18] Stuart Heritage of The Guardian wrote: "Finding the definitive Gary Oldman ham performance is like trying to choose which of your children you prefer... The man is a long-term devotee of the art of ham."[88]

text: Oldman has portrayed various accents[28] and a wide range of characters.[13][16] He is known for his in-depth research of roles[89] as well as his devotion to them; he was hospitalised after losing significant weight for Sid and Nancy.[22]

text: Legacy

text: Oldman has long established a cult following among film fans.[30][90] He is known for playing the primary antagonist in a number of popular motion pictures,[16] which has seen him referenced in popular culture. At the peak of his popularity in the 1990s, Oldman was dubbed by Empire magazine Hollywood's "psycho deluxe",[91] and was spoofed on popular television shows such as Fox comedy series In Living Color[92] and MTV's Celebrity Deathmatch,[53] as well as drafted in to appear on the first ever cover of Loaded magazine.[93] In 1993, he appeared prominently in the music video for Annie Lennox's international hit "Love Song for a Vampire", written for the soundtrack to Bram Stoker's Dracula, and had a cameo role as the Devil in the video for Guns N' Roses single "Since I Don't Have You"[94]—Oldman also played the Devil in the 2002 BMW short Beat The Devil, alongside Clive Owen, James Brown and Marilyn Manson.[95] He starred as a sleazy priest in the controversial religious-themed video for David Bowie's 2013 single "The Next Day".[96][97] In contrast to his often dark on-screen roles, Oldman's affable real-life demeanour has been noted,[30] and he was named as one of Empire's "100 Sexiest Stars in Film History" in 2007.[98] In 2011, Oldman was voted as a film icon by Empire readers, with the award presented by Colin Firth.[99]

text: Independent critic Demetrios Matheou wrote that Oldman "is rightly cited as the best British actor of his generation".[12] Of his diversity, Yahoo! Movies noted that Oldman had "gained a well-earned reputation as a brilliant chameleon";[13] the Houston Chronicle dubbed him "the face of versatility".[100] Oldman is noted for his avoidance of the Hollywood celebrity scene,[101] often being referred to as an "actor's actor".[4] His work has been acclaimed by many Hollywood figures: Tom Hardy has described Oldman as his "absolute complete and utter hero"[102] and "hands down, the greatest actor that's ever lived";[31] Brad Pitt,[103] Daniel Radcliffe[104] and Ryan Gosling have also cited Oldman as their favourite actor.[105] Hardy recalled Oldman's influence on students at drama school, stating that "everybody used to quote him in all of his films".[106]

text: Other actors such as Christian Bale,[107] Benedict Cumberbatch,[108][109] Shia LaBeouf,[110] Joseph Gordon-Levitt,[111] Johnny Depp,[108][109] Chris Pine,[112] Jason Isaacs,[113] and Michael Fassbender[31][108] have cited Oldman as an influence. Peers have praised his talents: Anthony Hopkins,[15] Ralph Fiennes,[114] Keanu Reeves[115] and Ray Winstone[12] have used the term "genius" in reference to Oldman. John Hurt called him "the best of the bunch";[55] Colin Firth hailed him as "a very strong candidate for the world's best living actor"[116] and a "hero" of his;[117] and Alec Baldwin described him as "preternaturally gifted" and "the greatest film actor of his generation".[118] Oldman's collaborating directors Luc Besson[19] and Christopher Nolan[119] have lauded his work; the former in 1997 called him "one of the top five actors in the world."[19] David Cronenberg said that Oldman "really is a fabulous actor" who gave "the best version" of James Gordon (in Nolan's Dark Knight trilogy).[120]

text: Prominent film critics have also been outspoken in their appreciation of Oldman. Roger Ebert hailed him as "one of the great actors, able to play high, low, crass, noble";[121] while Gene Siskel called him "wonderful"[122] and one of his favourite actors.[123] Peter Travers described Oldman as "one of the best actors on the planet".[124] Prior to his first Academy Award nomination for Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, Oldman was widely regarded as one of the greatest actors never nominated for the award;[7][125][126] Leigh Singer of The Guardian called him "arguably the best actor never Oscar-nominated."[127] Before winning for Darkest Hour, he also carried the label of the greatest actor never to win the Oscar.[128][129] In December 2011, the Palm Springs International Film Festival announced that Oldman would be receiving its International Star Award, which honours "an actor or actress who has achieved both critical and commercial international recognition throughout their body of work." The PSIFF chairman called Oldman "a performer whose ability to portray the most extreme of characters is a testament to the enormity of his talent."[130] In 2012, The Hollywood Reporter named Oldman the highest-grossing actor in history, based on lead and supporting roles.[131] To date, films in which he has starred have grossed over $4.1 billion in the United States, and over $11 billion worldwide.[132]

text: In 2012, Oldman was among the British cultural icons selected by artist Sir Peter Blake to appear in a new version of his most famous artwork – the Beatles' Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band album cover – to celebrate the British cultural figures of his life that he most admires to mark his 80th birthday.[133]

text: Personal life

text: After establishing himself as an actor, Oldman moved to Los Angeles in the early 1990s.[30] Despite numerous lead and supporting roles in major Hollywood films, he is intensely private about his personal life and is known for his stance on celebrity and the ideals of Hollywood, stating: "Being famous, that's a whole other career. And I haven't got any energy for it."[30]

text: Oldman's problems with alcohol were well-known during the early 1990s: he checked himself into rehab for alcoholism treatment in 1995.[13] In subsequent interviews Oldman acknowledged his problems with alcohol, and called himself a recovering alcoholic in a 2001 interview with Charlie Rose.[134] Today, Oldman lives a teetotal lifestyle and attributes his success in beating his addiction to attending meetings with Alcoholics Anonymous, and has since publicly praised the organisation.[135]

text: In 2014, Oldman was questioned about his politics in an interview. He described himself as a libertarian, criticized political correctness, and claimed that "conservatives in Hollywood don't have a podium." He also stated: "At the Oscars, if you didn't vote for 12 Years a Slave you were a racist."[136]

text: Oldman's personal friends have included musician David Bowie, Slash,[citation needed] and fellow Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe.[137]

text: Marriages and family

text: Oldman has been married five times. He married English actress Lesley Manville in 1987 but left her in 1989, three months after their son, Alfie, was born.[138] He met American actress Uma Thurman on the set of State of Grace, and they were married in 1990, but the marriage ended two years later.[139] He was married to Donya Fiorentino from 1997 to 2001 and had two sons with her. After a lengthy state investigation and trial, he was granted sole legal and physical custody of the sons, and Fiorentino was allowed occasional state-monitored visits.

text: On 31 December 2008, Oldman married English singer and actress Alexandra Edenborough in Santa Barbara, California.[140] Edenborough filed for divorce on 9 January 2015.[141]

text: In September 2017, Oldman married writer and art curator Gisele Schmidt in a low-key ceremony at the home of Oldman's manager, Douglas Urbanski.[142]

text: Oldman has two grandchildren, Matilda and Ozzy Oldman, through his eldest son Alfie.[143]

text: His sister Maureen (known professionally as Laila Morse) is an actress. She had a role in Oldman's directorial debut, Nil by Mouth (1997),[12] before going on to play Mo Harris in the long-running BBC series EastEnders.

text: Controversies

text: Oldman was charged with drunk driving in 1991 after a night out in Los Angeles with actor Kiefer Sutherland. A deputy city attorney stated that Oldman's blood alcohol content was found to be more than twice California's limit for legal intoxication.[144]

text: Some media outlets reported that Oldman was unhappy with The Contender (2000) because DreamWorks had edited the film to reflect pro-Democratic leanings, stirring controversy. The claims were declared "sloppy sensationalism" by Oldman's manager, Urbanski, who said that Oldman was "the least political person he knew", that "neither he nor Oldman had made the statements attributed to them," that they had "produced the film every last cut and frame," and that "DreamWorks did not influence the final cut or have anything to do with it."[145] It has been suggested that Oldman was blacklisted in Hollywood for several years as a result.[146]

text: In an interview in the July/August 2014 issue of Playboy magazine while promoting Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, Oldman criticized what he saw as excessive political correctness in American media and the entertainment industry's own discriminating hypocrisy, and argued in support of former controversial celebrities Mel Gibson and Alec Baldwin. He stressed that he did not relate with most of their viewpoints, but regarding the former, agreed, "Gibson is in a town that's run by Jews"[147] (referring to Hollywood). After criticism from the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), Oldman apologised to them in an open letter.[148] ADL director Abraham Foxman acknowledged that Oldman was remorseful, but felt his letter was insufficient and asked for "a little more introspection, a little more understanding and a little more education".[148] Oldman then made a public apology on the 25 June edition of late-night talk show Jimmy Kimmel Live!, where he stressed that he was "profoundly sorry" for his "insensitive, pernicious and ill-informed" remarks.[149]

text: Filmography

text: Awards and nominations

text: Views on Golden Globe Awards

text: Oldman has been a critic of the Golden Globes and the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA). In 2009, he spoke of an earlier row with the HFPA at a press conference, in which he criticised the awards for being a television ratings vehicle, rather than a celebration of art. He believed he was disqualified from Globes contention due to his comments.[150] In a 2012 interview, he described the ceremony as "bent", while unfavourably comparing the integrity of its voting process to that of the Academy and BAFTA awards.[151] Two years later, Oldman called the Globes "meaningless", called for a boycott, and reinforced his position on the Academy Awards being more credible.[152] In 2018, Oldman won the Golden Globe Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama category, for his performance as Winston Churchill in Darkest Hour. He noted that he was "amazed, flattered and very proud" to be nominated.[153]


document_title: Technical sergeant

question_text: how long does it take to become a tech sergeant in the air force

text: Technical sergeant

text: United States Air Force[edit]

text: Technical sergeant, "tech sgt" in informal parlance, is the sixth enlisted rank (pay grade E-6) in the U.S. Air Force, just above staff sergeant and below master sergeant. A technical sergeant is a noncommissioned officer and abbreviated as TSgt (with no period in official USAF and other military correspondence). Official terms of address are "technical sergeant" or "sergeant"[1], although many use "tech sergeant" in informal situations.[citation needed]

text: Within air force enlisted ranks, promotion to technical sergeant has historically been the second-most difficult rank to achieve[citation needed] (only the rank of senior master sergeant, capped by federal law, has lower promotion rates[citation needed]) and is the most difficult promotion that most career air force members achieve[citation needed]. A staff sergeant must have served at least 23 months in grade to be considered for promotion to technical sergeant[citation needed]. It normally takes 10–12 total years of service to attain this pay grade[citation needed]. Technical sergeants mentor junior enlisted personnel while preparing themselves for promotion to master sergeant, the entry rank of the senior non-commissioned grades.[citation needed]

text: High year of tenure was reduced from 22 to 20 years in the 1990s, back to 22 years for a short time after 2001, and back to 20 years in 2013.[2]

text: Historical promotion rates:

text:
Year

Promotion rate

Avg time in service

2010

20.85%[3]

10.69 years

2011

24.94%[4]

10.61 years

2012

22.77%[5]

10.58 years

2013

15.03%[6]

10.78 years

2014

17.43%[7]

10.53 years

2015

23.55%[8]

10.16 years

2016

22.35%[9]

9.51 years

2017

31.96%[10]

9.19 years

text: United States Marine Corps[edit]

text: Technical sergeant was a rank in the United States Marine Corps until 1958. From 1941 until 1946, the rank was equivalent to grade 2, ranking with gunnery sergeant and other technical ranks with which it shared its insignia. From 1947 until 1958, the rank was reclassified as E-6 and became the sole rank in this grade. The rank was renamed gunnery sergeant and elevated to E-7 after the reorganization of grades in 1959.[citation needed]

text: United States Army[edit]

text: The rank of technical sergeant existed from after World War I until 1948 when the rank was renamed sergeant first class. In 1920 the army combined several battalion/squadron level "staff" NCO ranks, including battalion quartermaster sergeant, battalion supply sergeant, ordnance sergeant, hospital sergeant, three grades of master sergeant (junior grade), and six additional senior-level technical and specialist ranks into the new technical sergeant rank. In 1942 when rifle squad leaders became staff sergeants, platoon sergeants were promoted to technical sergeants. In 1948 the army renamed technical sergeant to sergeant first class.[11]