Poor Paul

Poor Paul is a comedy and politically incorrect comedy series that stars Kevin G. Schmidt, Samantha Droke, Wes Whitworth and Zack Bennett. It was aired between 2008 and 2011. The feature film version of Poor Paul was produced in 2021 and shot on location in Rhode Island and released in 2023. Returning from the original cast as Grandpa Paul, Richard Riehle, followed by director and co-writer/creator Sean Michael Beyer as Paul's dad Mr. Ted, and the lovable loser/nosey neighbor Lloyd, Palmer Scott.

Poor Paul
Genre	Telenovela
Written by	Geoff Hoff & Steve Mancini
Screenplay by	Sean Michael Beyer Adam Carbone
Directed by	Sean Michael Beyer (32 episodes, 2008–09) Kevin G. Schmidt (2 episodes, 2008–09)
Starring	Zack Bennett Kevin G. Schmidt Samantha Droke
Opening theme	"All That Really Matters" (Kendall Schmidt)
Country of origin	United States
Original language	English
No. of seasons	2
No. of episodes	43
Production
Producers	Eye Scream Films, Yousef Abu-Taleb
Original release
Network	Blip
Release	2008 (2008) – 2011 (2011)

Summary

Poor Paul follows Paul and his college-aged roommates in an episodic comedy format.^[1]

Justin is annoyingly smart, Clyde is a neat freak and alcoholic, Bonnie is Clyde's sister who seems to like Paul, and Paul creates outrageous fantasies in order to escape life. Paul tries to deal with Justin’s “I’m better-than-everyone” attitude and Clyde’s obsessive, compulsive side. In Paul's fantasies he is always the hero – the only man in the universe who can save the day.

The show debuted in October 2008.^[2][3]

The second season of the show began in June 2009.^[4] Kimberly Wyatt and Jessica Lee Rose of lonelygirl15 joined the cast.^[5] The show was also a 2009 Webby Awards honoree for best writing.^[6][7]

Cast

Main

• Zack Bennett as Paul
• Kevin G. Schmidt as Justin
• Nicholas Braun as Clyde
• Samantha Droke as Bonnie
• Richard Riehle as Grandpa Paul
• Kendall Schmidt as John
• Jessica Lee Rose as Beatrice (Season 2)

Recurring

• Palmer Scott as Lloyd
• Sean Michael Beyer as Mr. Ted
• Whitmer Thomas as Patricia
• Floriana Lima as Fantasy Woman (Season 1)
• Kimberly Wyatt as Siyotanka (Season 2)

Episodes

Season	Ep #	First Airdate	Last Airdate
Season 1	22	September 16, 2008	March 17, 2009
Season 2	21	June 23, 2009	March 8, 2011

Season 1

#	Title	Written by	Directed by	U.S airdate	Production code
1	"Eat Your Seaweed"	TBA	Sean Michael Beyer	September 16, 2008 (2008-09-16)	101
“I’m trying to get along with my new roommates, but when Clyde brings a chick home, I gotta sleep on the couch.” — Paul
2	"You Look Good Naked"	TBA	Sean Michael Beyer	September 16, 2008 (2008-09-16)	102
“We kinda got into an argument over the bills, but then Clyde’s sis Bonnie shows up and Justin gets hella excited.” — Paul
3	"Cock Blocked"	TBA	Sean Michael Beyer	September 23, 2008 (2008-09-23)	103
“Justin tries to make a move on Bonnie, until he’s distracted by Clyde and his latest ’cause.’” — Paul
4	"We're Irish, Not Italian"	TBA	Sean Michael Beyer	October 30, 2008 (2008-10-30)	104
“My dad just shows up and tries to get me to move back home.” — Paul
5	"Two Generations of Sad"	TBA	Sean Michael Beyer	October 6, 2008 (2008-10-06)	105
“After my dad finally bounces, it gets crazy cuz Justin and Clyde give me a bunch of shit.” — Paul
6	"You Gonna Smoke That?"	TBA	Sean Michael Beyer	October 14, 2008 (2008-10-14)	106
“Me and Justin find out Clyde’s a major perv. Oh and my boss at work is a total dick.” — Paul
7	"A Rusty Trombone"	TBA	Sean Michael Beyer	October 21, 2008 (2008-10-21)	107
“Justin is tripping on me about money, but Clyde might get me a job where he works.” — Paul
8	"Chocha O'Clock"	TBA	Sean Michael Beyer	October 28, 2008 (2008-10-28)	108
“Bonnie is trying to help me chill, and I might get a job at Harry Palm’s Adult Emporium.” — Paul
9	"Halloween Special: Beer Pong!"	TBA	Kevin G. Schmidt	October 31, 2008 (2008-10-31)	109
“Justin and Clyde throw their annual Halloween party and think they can beat me and Bonnie in beer pong.” — Paul
10	"Rub & Tug"	TBA	Sean Michael Beyer	November 4, 2008 (2008-11-04)	110
“I went to see my dad. He’s such a dork. Oh and Justin and Clyde and I talk about how you would pay for hookers and stuff if the world didn’t have cash.” — Paul
11	"Paul's Sister?"	TBA	Sean Michael Beyer	November 11, 2008 (2008-11-11)	111
“Bonnie stops by while I’m soaking wet, Clyde gets in deep shit at the park and I get an unexpected visit.” — Paul
12	"Paul's BroSter?"	TBA	Sean Michael Beyer	November 18, 2008 (2008-11-18)	112
“Patricia shows up just to bust my balls! WTF?” — Paul
13	"Plymouth Rock Red"	TBA	Sean Michael Beyer	November 27, 2008 (2008-11-27)	113
“Bonnie invited me and my dad and Patricia over for Thanksgiving dinner, but we got kinda distracted along the way.” — Paul
14	"Roadie"	TBA	Sean Michael Beyer	December 2, 2008 (2008-12-02)	114
“My dad took us on a road trip to show me where he and my mom first, you know… which is just gross… but he got us lost.” — Paul
15	"It's a Poor Paul Christmas: Part 1"	TBA	Sean Michael Beyer	December 24, 2008 (2008-12-24)	115
“I invited Bonnie and Clyde and Justin to my crazy Grandpa’s place in the mountains. What was I thinking?” — Paul
16	"It's a Poor Paul Christmas: Part 2"	TBA	Sean Michael Beyer	December 25, 2008 (2008-12-25)	116
“After we opened presents and stuff, the power goes out. Then later we all chilled in Grandpa’s hot tub. Oh and Bonnie’s kinda cool, you know?” — Paul
17	"I Know a Guy"	TBA	Sean Michael Beyer	January 6, 2009 (2009-01-06)	117
“Me and Justin and Clyde went to New York, cuz I won a free trip on the radio. And my cousin Tony who lives there showed us around. Tony didn’t look like a hit man the last time I saw him.” — Paul
18	"Shrooms"	TBA	Sean Michael Beyer	January 13, 2009 (2009-01-13)	118
“Bonnie helps me get a new job. And then Clyde and Justin want to take ME on a trip!” — Paul
19	"'Eff Ups"	TBA	Sean Michael Beyer	February 3, 2009 (2009-02-03)	119
As shocking as it may seem, even the cast of Poor Paul ‘effs up once in a while!
20	"From the Heart"	TBA	Sean Michael Beyer	February 14, 2009 (2009-02-14)	120
21	"Q&A: Part 1"	TBA	Sean Michael Beyer	March 10, 2009 (2009-03-10)	121
Everything you could possibly want to know about Poor Paul and weren't afraid to ask! The cast, director and writers answer the questions all y'all submitted.
22	"Q&A: Part Deux"	TBA	Sean Michael Beyer	March 17, 2009 (2009-03-17)	122
The answers to all your burning questions and then some.

Season 2

#	Title	Written by	Directed by	U.S airdate	Production code
1	"Where the Hell Is Paul?"	TBA	Sean Michael Beyer	June 23, 2008 (2008-06-23)	TBA
2	"Big Hands"	TBA	Sean Michael Beyer	June 30, 2008 (2008-06-30)	TBA
3	"What Did You Do, Wear His Underwear?"	TBA	Sean Michael Beyer	July 7, 2008 (2008-07-07)	TBA
4	"There's a Fire Down Below"	TBA	Sean Michael Beyer	July 14, 2008 (2008-07-14)	TBA
5	"The Body's Not Even Cold"	TBA	Sean Michael Beyer	July 21, 2008 (2008-07-21)	TBA
6	"Fiesta del Amor"	TBA	Sean Michael Beyer	July 28, 2008 (2008-07-28)	TBA
7	"Women!"	TBA	Sean Michael Beyer	August 4, 2008 (2008-08-04)	TBA
8	"When the Walls Come Crumbling Down"	TBA	Sean Michael Beyer	August 11, 2008 (2008-08-11)	TBA
9	"Times Are a Changin'"	TBA	Sean Michael Beyer	August 25, 2008 (2008-08-25)	TBA
10	"You're a Guy"	TBA	Sean Michael Beyer	September 1, 2008 (2008-09-01)	TBA
11	"Laissez-les bon temps roulez"	TBA	Sean Michael Beyer	September 8, 2008 (2008-09-08)	TBA
12	"At One with Nature: Part One"	TBA	Sean Michael Beyer	September 15, 2008 (2008-09-15)	TBA