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It Could Be Worse

It Could Be Worse

★ 1.7/10•2013•Comedy
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Jacob Gordon can't catch a break. A struggling actor with a personal life to match. His epic streak of bad luck just might change when he's cast in a Broadway musical; "The Ice Queen", opposite stage and screen royalty Veronica Bailey.

Mitchell Jarvis · Director

Wesley Taylor · Director

StatusEnded
LanguageEN
First Air DateFeb 1, 2013

Episodes

E119m

'Give 'Em Hell For Me Kid'

Struggling actor Jacob Gordon humiliates himself at an audition after a wild night of partying. His cloyish boyfriend Phillip is threatened by an audition Jacob gets for a Broadway musical starring stage and screen royalty, Veronica Bailey. Jacob reconnects with an old flame.

Feb 1, 2013

E221m

He Sounds Like A Girl

Jacob's dad crashes on his couch after his parents separate and the two go on an adventure in Chinatown. When Phillip puts on a one-man-show, Jacob's eccentric agent, Sam, shows interest. Sam and Phillip begin to freelance behind Jacob's back. Jacob searches for a new therapist.

Mar 1, 2013

E322m

Lighten Up This Is A Play

Jacob lands the romantic lead in 'The Ice Queen," after connecting with the show's star, Veronica Bailey. Jacob works up the courage to break it off with Phillip. Things start to heat up with the new flame, Ben. Jacob moves into a new apartment and rehearsals begin for the musical.

Mar 22, 2013

E424m

Let Down Your Hair

Veronica and her mysterious husband come to Jacob's housewarming party. The cast of 'The Ice Queen' moves from the rehearsal room to the theater to begin technical rehearsals. After being fired from the agency when details of his past come to light, Sam comes to Jacob for help.

Mar 26, 2013

E522m

Terrible People

When Phillip proves he's not going anywhere, Ben tells Jacob he's going back to Los Angeles. Sam turns Jacob's apartment into a fully-functioning agency. Veronica gives Jacob an ultimatum.

May 17, 2013

E619m

Uncharted Territory

Struggling actor Jacob Gordon moves to Los Angeles on a prospect that instantly falls through. Jake's boyfriend Ben helps him find a west coast apartment. Sam, Jake's agent, becomes his new roommate. Jacob's religious sister Jenny tries to bring him to the light.

Jul 17, 2014

E722m

Straight Offer

When Ben is offered the role of a lifetime, Jacob struggles to stay supportive. He auditions for his brother- in-law's faith-based film before making a new friend, who introduces Jake to a whole new world.

Jul 24, 2014

E820m

Too Much Candy

Jacob's growing curiosity with online promiscuity puts a riff in his relationship. He develops another persona and pushes Ben away. Jake spirals downwards.

Jul 31, 2014

E929m

Fate

Jacob is reluctantly reunited his ex-boyfriend, Phillip. He lands a lead role in a major motion picture opposite famous movie star, Joseph Vincintelli. Sam moves out of the apartment and Jake wonders if he still wants to be an actor.

Aug 7, 2014

Actors

Wesley Taylor

Wesley Taylor

Jacob Gordon

Gideon Glick

Gideon Glick

Phillip Klein

Adam Chanler-Berat

Adam Chanler-Berat

Ben Farrel

Mitchell Jarvis

Sam Atkinson

Alison Fraser

Alison Fraser

Veronica Bailey

Brennan Brown

Brennan Brown

Rich

Richard Poe

Richard Poe

Leo Gordon

Bryce Ryness

Hank

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