Special That's the Way the Boys Are (Season 2, Episode 3)
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TV Episode | Comedy, Drama

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Special

That's the Way the Boys Are (Season 2, Episode 3)

TV-MA

TV Episode | Comedy, Drama

On the night of Kim's birthday bash, she and Ryan find themselves at a crossroads. Karen bonds with Phil's new flame, but things turn awkward quickly.

Showrunner

Ryan O'Connell

Director

Anna Dokoza

Writers

Liz Elverenli (written by) | Ryan O'Connell (created by) | Mason Flink (staff writer) | Keshni Kashyap (staff writer)

Producers

Ross M. Dinerstein | Colin Frederick | Ross Girard | Alison Mo Massey | Ryan O'Connell

Composer

Cinematographer

Editor

Casting Director

Production Designer

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Edit Released

Updated May 20, 2021

Release date

May 20, 2021 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Nominated for 4 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 3 wins & 2 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
12 cast members

Name	Known for
Ryan O'Connell Ryan Hayes Ryan Hayes See fewer	Special (2019)
Jessica Hecht Karen Hayes Karen Hayes See fewer	Whatever Works (2009)
Max Jenkins Tanner Tanner See fewer	Dead to Me (2019)
Marla Mindelle Olivia Olivia See fewer	The Devil's Bitch (2012)
Punam Patel Kim Laghari Kim Laghari See fewer	Special (2019)
Patrick Fabian Phil Phil See fewer	The Last Exorcism (2010)
Gina Marie Hughes Samantha (as Gina Hughes) Samantha (as Gina Hughes) See fewer	Special (2019)
Ana Ortiz Susan Susan See fewer	Ugly Betty (2006)
Lauren Weedman Tonya Tonya See fewer	Date Night (2010)
Charlie Barnett Harrison Harrison See fewer	Men in Black³ (2012)
Piter Marek Richard Richard See fewer	The Blacklist (2013)
Christine Marie Mantilla Mary Mary See fewer	Dulce (2012)