The Unicorn
THE UNICORN is a single-camera comedy about a tight-knit group of best friends and family who help Wade (Walton Goggins) embrace his “new normal” in the wake of the loss of his wife one year ago. As a sometimes ill-equipped but always devoted single parent to his two adolescent daughters, he is taking the major step of dating again. To Wade’s amazement, he’s a hot commodity with women, and his friends explain that he’s the perfect single guy – a “unicorn”: employed, attractive, and with a proven track record of commitment. With his daughters and best friends rooting him on and hoping he’ll find happiness again, Wade and his healing heart are ready to try life… and love… again.
For Your Consideration
Outstanding Comedy Series
Executive Producers: Bill Martin, Mike Schiff, Aaron Kaplan, Wendi Trilling, Dana Honor, John Hamburg, Peyton Reed
Co-Executive Producers: Jason Belleville, Jacque Edmonds Cofer, Christine Zander
Producer: Walton Goggins
Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series
Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
Walton Goggins
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
Michaela Watkins
Maya Lynne Robinson
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
Rob Corddry
Omar Miller
Accolades
“…a thoughtful and sophisticated sitcom about what follows mourning — in other words, the rest of life.”
– Variety
“… this unicorn is comedy magic”
– TV Guide Magazine
“… sets a high new bar for CBS comedy.”
– TV Guide Magazine
“…the ensemble — featuring Rob Corddry, Michaela Watkins, Maya Lynne Robinson, and Omar Benson Miller — is one of the best assembled for broadcast TV…”
– Entertainment Weekly
Cast
Walton Goggins
as Wade
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
“…what might be the best performance of Goggins’ career.”
– Fansided
“We not only get to laugh out loud, but we’re able to connect with everything Wade’s going through — and that’s what makes Walton Goggins’ performance award-worthy. He’s doing far more than any other comedic actor.”
– Fansided
Rob Corddry
as Forrest
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
Michaela Watkins
as Delia
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
Omar Miller
as Ben
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
Maya Lynne Robinson
as Michelle
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
Episodes
S2 E1 | “There’s Something About Whoever-She-Was”
After Wade has an instant connection with a woman he met briefly in a parking lot, he’s determined to find her again. Also, Michelle waits to hear from the colleges she applied to for her business degree, and Natalie tries to convince Wade she’s old enough to get her ears pierced, on the second season premiere of THE UNICORN.
S2 E2 | “It’s Complicated”
When Wade goes on a date with Shannon (Natalie Zea), he learns quickly that he has to come to terms with her unusual living arrangements if he wants to keep seeing her. Also, Grace is struggling with fitting in at her new high school, Michelle grapples with her algebra college course and Delia tries to help Forrest fit in with his much younger colleagues.
S2 E3 | “It’s The Thought That Counts”
After Forrest gifts a water gun to Noah, Ben and Michele quickly take it away, and the group has a frank discussion about racial injustice. Also, Wade is trying to figure out how to celebrate Shannon’s birthday since their relationship is so new. The episode is directed by Academy Award winner Matthew A. Cherry (“Hair Love”).