The series began as an untitled single-camera comedy pilot starring Tracy Morgan, which received a pilot order at NBC in March 2025 before being given a ten-episode series order in May 2025 under its final title.

Rhys Thomas directed the pilot episode, which was written by creators Robert Carlock and Sam Means.

Daniel Radcliffe, Erika Alexander, Bobby Moynihan, Precious Way, and Jalyn Hall joined Tracy Morgan as series-regular cast members when the pilot moved forward.

NBC moved up the show's premiere to January 18, 2026, airing it as a special early showing right after coverage of an NFL divisional playoff game, ahead of its originally planned timeslot premiere on February 23, 2026.

The pilot episode drew 5.8 million viewers and a 1.4 rating in the 18-49 demographic, making it the most-watched comedy episode of the 2025–26 season among broadcast networks in both total viewers and the key demographic.

The premiere was NBC's most-watched comedy series debut in three years, since Night Court premiered in January 2023.

The series holds a 100% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 29 reviews and a Metacritic score of 76 out of 100 based on 16 critics, indicating 'generally favorable' reception.

NBC renewed the series for a second season on May 5, 2026, which is scheduled to premiere on November 2, 2026.