Whitney is an American television sitcom starring and created by Whitney Cummings for NBC, who also serves as one of the writers and executive producers. The program ran in the United States from September 22, 2011 to March 27, 2013. The series follows Cummings as an opinionated self-employed photographer and her live-in boyfriend of three years as they deal with trying to keep their relationship growing even if they're not married, with help from their friends.
During the course of the series, 38 episodes of Whitney aired over two seasons.
Whitney and Mark conspire to catch Alex's condescending tone of voice by setting up cameras around the apartment. Alex and his brother (Ken Marino), come to blows.
When Alex encourages Mark to recycle his beer can, Mark's firm stance against it causes a bro-mance break up. Whitney discovers the real root of Mark's heartbreak.
When Whitney discovers Alex has given up some of his interests since dating her, she is determined to share them with him. Lily tries to embrace Neal's Indian heritage in order to win over his mother.
When Alex's childhood dog passes away, Whitney suggests they adopt a dog together. Unfortunately the pound worker (Lisa Lampanelli) takes a disliking to them. Roxanne asks Neal for financial advice.
Whitney fear of being Lily's maid of honor facilitates a visit to a therapist (Chelsea Handler). Mark reconnects with his ex at Lily's engagement party.
Whitney and Alex plan to spend the holidays with friends instead of families, but their plans are derailed by Whitney's parents' (Jane Kaczmarek and Peter Gallagher) surprise visit.
Whitney fakes being interested in Lily's wedding plans. Alex pretends to be young and hip to reboot his Internet career. Roxanne and Mark donate blood.
Roxanne hires Whitney as her office assistant to spy on her work nemesis (Kathy Griffin). While Alex reorganizes the apartment, Mark approaches Neal and Lily for relationship advice.
Whitney and Alex visit a couples therapist (John Cleese) to improve their communication and intimacy. Lily and Neal host Mark and Roxanne for a game night.
Whitney goes on the offensive when she learns Roxanne has reunited with her ex-husband (Hayes MacArthur). Lily tries to hide from Neal that she lost her engagement ring.
Whitney's curiosity is piqued when she finds a box of items from Alex's ex-girlfriend (June Diane Raphael). Lily tries to be Roxanne's perfect roommate, to devastating effect.
After a wild night out, Alex drunkenly proposes to Whitney. Mark realizes he may have romantic feelings for Roxanne. Lily and Neal try to adjust to their new relationship. (Part 1 of 2)
Whitney seeks help from her father (Peter Gallagher) after running into complications trying to obtain a marriage license. While trying to get Roxanne interested in him, Mark instead stirs up Lily's interest. (Part 2 of 2)
^ The first episode was available via NBC.com/NBC On-Demand on September 15. The second was available via Yahoo![25] on September 27.
Whitney and Alex discover that being married isn't all it's cracked up to be (even though they're not really married). Lily and Roxanne have trouble choosing a wedding gift for Whitney.
Whitney and Alex decide to come clean on all of the white lies they have told each other, but they end up getting more than they bargained for. Mark hires a new bartender.
When Alex's ex-girlfriend (June Diane Raphael) comes to town for a weekend visit, Whitney struggles to cope. Roxanne is forced to stay overnight at Mark's while Lily has a date at Roxanne's apartment.
Although Alex warns Whitney to stay away after she is contacted by a rotten ex-boyfriend (Lance Barber) looking to make amends, Lily tries to convince Whitney otherwise. Mark shows Roxanne that he knows her better than she knows herself.
After Alex lies to Whitney to get some quality alone time, the two attend couples therapy sessions with Dr. Grant (John Cleese). Lily gets jealous because RJ's niece prefers Roxanne.