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The Job is an American reality competition television series that aired on CBS from February 8 to February 15, 2013.[1] Hosted by Lisa Ling, the series featured contestants competing in various challenges for a chance to win "a dream job at their dream company".[2]

A pilot order for The Job was placed in March 2012 and the series was picked up in May for an expected midseason debut.[3][4] Michael Davies and Mark Burnett served as executive producers. The series was canceled after two episodes aired.[5][6]

Episodes

No. Title Original air date U.S. viewers
(millions)
1"The Palm"February 8, 2013 (2013-02-08)4.01[11]
In this episode, 5 [7] contestants were vying for the Assistant Manager position at the Palm Restaurant in NYC. The contestants were put through a series of challenges and questions to test their qualifications for the position. The episode concluded with The Palm offering positions to two contestants:[8] Jann Robinson and Ryan Pickett.[9] Jann was awarded a position at one of the New York locations, whereas Ryan was offered a position at The Palm's soon-to-be-opened Boston location.[10]
2"Cosmopolitan"February 15, 2013 (2013-02-15)3.31[12]

References

  1. ^ a b Andreeva, Nellie (December 20, 2012). "CBS's New Reality Series Gets 8 PM Slot". Deadline Hollywood.
  2. ^ "CBS Announces Casting Opportunities for New Reality Competition Series 'The Job'". The Futon Critic. September 27, 2012.
  3. ^ Goldberg, Lesley (March 16, 2012). "CBS Gives Pilot Order to Mark Burnett/Michael Davies Dream 'Job' Reality Show, A&E Sets 'Barter Kings' Series". The Hollywood Reporter.
  4. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (May 13, 2012). "CBS Orders Michael Davies-Mark Burnett Reality Series 'The Job' For Midseason". Deadline Hollywood.
  5. ^ Crupi, Anthony (February 19, 2013). "CBS Pink-Slips The Job". Adweek.
  6. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (February 18, 2013). "CBS Pulls 'The Job' After Two Airings, Brings Back 'Undercover Boss'". Deadline Hollywood.
  7. ^ "Ryan Pickett". IMDb.
  8. ^ "Congratulations Jann Robinson and Ryan Pickett: The Palm Restaurant on THE JOB Series Premiere Friday, February 8 at 8/7c ONLY CBS: Best Steakhouse Restaurants: Top Steak and Seafood: Private Dining". Archived from the original on 2016-05-17. Retrieved 2016-11-04.
  9. ^ "Ryan Pickett". IMDb.
  10. ^ "Reality TV contestant hired after losing 'Job'". 9 May 2013.
  11. ^ Kondolojy, Amanda (February 11, 2013). "Friday Final TV Ratings: 'Last Man Standing', 'Dateline', 'Shark Tank' & 'Rock Center' Adjusted Down + Final 'Touch' Premiere Ratings". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on February 13, 2013.
  12. ^ Bibel, Sara (February 19, 2013). "Friday Final TV Ratings: 'Malibu Country' Adjusted Up". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on February 23, 2013.

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