The Exes

The Exes takes a light look at post divorce life by following three men who share a flat and a built in habit of getting into each other's trouble. Across the hall lives the woman who handles their cases and owns the building, a sharp witted divorce attorney who doubles as landlady. The three ex husbands throw themselves into dating, career misfires, and the odd miscommunication, while she keeps a steady eye on their legal and living arrangements. Their friendship keeps them upright as they fumble through new relationships, custody setups, and the social whirl that comes after ending a marriage. It’s a breezy, work hard play hard kind of comedy. The show keeps its pace light with quick one liners and situational bets, never taking itself too seriously.

The Exes was created by Mark Reisman and debuted on TV Land in 2011 as an original concept for the network. It featured an ensemble cast led by Donald Faison and Wayne Knight, with a rotating guest roster and a breezy, upbeat soundtrack that keeps the pace snapping.

Reception was mixed, with critics praising the cast chemistry and brisk humor, while noting the premise feels familiar. It centers on friendship after divorce, dating and work life, and the odd dynamic of a tenant landlord attorney who keeps everyone in line.

While not a breakout hit, The Exes helped fill TV Land's mid 2010s lineup of adult ensemble comedies. The pairing of Donald Faison and Wayne Knight gave it a familiar energy, and the setup of tenants, landlady, and legal ties echoed later jokes about post divorce living arrangements.

The Exes did not rack up major award nominations during its run, and there are no notable wins on record. It remains a solid case study in a network era of accessible, lightweight adult comedy rather than a trophy hauler.