Legit (2013 TV series)

Legit

Company type	Television series
Industry	Entertainment
Founded	January 17, 2013 (2013-01-17)
Defunct	May 14, 2014 (2014-05-14)
Fate	Cancelled after two seasons
Area served	United States, Australia
Key people	Peter O'Fallon, Jim Jefferies, Rick Cleveland, Lisa Blum (executive producers)
Products	Television sitcom

Legit is a U.S. sitcom developed by Peter O'Fallon alongside comedian Jim Jefferies. Its debut aired on January 17, 2013, via the cable channel FX, and the show wrapped up on May 14, 2014, on FX's affiliate network FXX. The production team featured executive producers Jefferies, O'Fallon, Rick Cleveland, and Lisa Blum.

On March 28, 2013, FX announced a renewal of Legit for a second season and moved the series to FXX. Despite this, the program was discontinued after two seasons due to insufficient viewership and did not proceed to a third season.

Main

• Jim Jefferies playing himself – An Australian stand-up comic recognized for his bold comedic approach
• Dan Bakkedahl as Steve Nugent – Jim’s closest friend and roommate, dealing with depression following his divorce
• DJ Qualls portraying Billy Nugent – Steve’s outspoken and clever brother with muscular dystrophy, aiming for greater autonomy

Recurring

• Mindy Sterling as Janice Nugent – The authoritative mother of Steve and Billy who harbors animosity toward Jim
• John Ratzenberger in the role of Walter Nugent – Their notably relaxed father figure
• Sonya Eddy as Ramona – Billy’s practical personal care nurse
• Magda Szubanski portraying Anne Jefferies – Jim’s mother
• George Lazenby as Jack Jefferies – Jim’s father
• Nick Daley playing Rodney – Billy’s talented yet inappropriate friend and former roommate at a care center
• Ginger Gonzaga as Peggy – Jim’s intermittent girlfriend
• Arden Myrin in the role of Tess – A sex addict who briefly dates Billy
• Jill Latiano as Katie Knox – Jim’s initial romantic interest
• Andrea Bendewald portraying Georgia – Steve’s ex-spouse and mother of his daughter

Season 1 (2013)

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Broadcast

In Australia, Legit was broadcast on Thursdays via The Comedy Channel.