Peachy Deegan does not discuss her age often, however, she is uniquely qualified to critique this series as she is in fact, age 35. A wonderful comedy set in the warm sunny state of Florida, Retired at 35 follows the life of Johnathan who leaves New York....so it is a particularly relevant series for our readers because - well - why would we want to leave New York? Find out by watching...Retired at 35 follows a successful businessman (Johnathan McClain) who decides to chuck the New York City rat race... and retires to Florida, three decades ahead of time! He ends up moving into his parents’ Florida condominium, joining his pop (George Segal) in a brand new world of sunshine and fun, from slow-moving softball games to really early dinners. Mom
(Jessica Walter) and a cast of characters look on skeptically as father and son bond again, new-found buddies enjoying the glories of total irresponsibility!
Episode Descriptions - Season 1
Ep. 101 "Pilot" (Airs - 1/19)
David Robbins (Johnathan McClain), a New York executive, decides to drop everything while visiting his parents Alan and Elaine Robbins (George Segal and Jessica Walters) in Florida, and move into their retirement community. The move prompts Alan and Elaine to make an unexpected life decision as well.
Ep. 102 "Hit It and Quit It" (Airs - 1/26)
Newly-single Alan wants a relationship with no strings attached, but this philosophy might be more than he can handle. Meanwhile, David must keep a secret from his father… Mom’s back in town.
Guest stars: Shelley Long
Ep. 104 "Rocket Man" (Airs - 2/2)
Alan becomes jealous as David develops a budding relationship with Elaine’s new boyfriend, an astronaut (John O'Hurley).
Guest Stars: John O'Hurley
Ep. 110 "David's Room" (Airs - 2/9)
Elaine and Alan battle for David's affections by buying him fancy gifts. Alan learns that he loves being alone.
Ep. 106 "Matchmakers" (Airs - 2/16)
David becomes the community’s matchmaker and reaps the financial rewards with his number one escort, his father.
Guest stars: Fred Willard, Estelle Harris
Ep. 105 "Stuck in the Meddle" (Airs - 2/23)
In an effort to stop his mother from meddling in his dating life, David tells a lie that snowballs out of control.
Ep. 103 "Gate Gate" (Airs - 3/2)
All is well in David’s life until his parents go head-to-head for the neighborhood board seat and take dirty politics to another level.
Guest stars: Fred Willard, Christine Ebersole
Ep. 107 "The Tell-Tale Cart" (Airs - 3/9)
Alan hits Elaine with a golf cart, but puts the blame on David. Meanwhile, David takes advantage of Elaine’s empty apartment and plans a romantic dinner for Jessica.
Guest stars: Peter Bonerz
Ep. 108 "Workin' Man" (Airs - 3/16)
Alan sets David up with some job interviews in an effort to build his confidence, but makes matters worse when David strikes out on all of them.
Guest stars: Christine Ebersole
Ep. 109 "Secrets and Lies" (Airs - 3/23)
It’s Alan & Elaine’s anniversary and the newly separated couple don’t know how to handle it. David decides to come clean to Jessica about his one-night stand.
Guest stars: Christine Ebersole
