Still the King
GenreSitcom
Created byTravis Nicholson
Potsy Ponciroli
Billy Ray Cyrus
StarringBilly Ray Cyrus
Joey Lauren Adams
Madison Iseman
Travis Nicholson
Lacey Chabert
Leslie David Baker
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes26 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producersBilly Ray Cyrus
Shannon Houchins
Potsy Ponciroli
Travis Nicholson
Julia Silverton
Jayson Dinsmore
ProducerHideout Pictures
Camera setupSingle-camera
Running time22 minutes
Production companiesHideout Pictures
Flatwood Productions
Original release
NetworkCMT
ReleaseJune 12, 2016 (2016-06-12) –
August 22, 2017 (2017-08-22)

Still the King is an American sitcom created by Travis Nicholson, Potsy Ponciroli and Billy Ray Cyrus. The series stars Billy Ray Cyrus, Joey Lauren Adams, Madison Iseman, Travis Nicholson, Lacey Chabert and Leslie David Baker. The series premiered on June 12, 2016, on CMT.[1][2] On July 27, 2016, CMT renewed Still the King for a 13-episode second season, which premiered on July 11, 2017.[3] On November 17, 2017, the series was cancelled after two seasons.[4]

Premise

Vernon Brownmule, aka "Burnin' Vernon," is the second-best Elvis impersonator around. After crashing into a church sign while driving drunk, he has to serve as the church's handyman as part of his parole. He meets an old girlfriend and learns he has a teenage daughter he has never met.[5]

Cast

Production

In 2013, Hideout Pictures, a subsidiary of music label Average Joes Entertainment produced "Still The King" as self-funded independent pilot. In 2015, the show was picked up by CMT.

Episodes

Series overview

Season Episodes Originally aired
First aired Last aired
1 13 June 12, 2016 (2016-06-12) August 14, 2016 (2016-08-14)
2 13 July 11, 2017 (2017-07-11) August 22, 2017 (2017-08-22)

Season 1 (2016)

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateProd.
code		US viewers
(millions)
11"Pilot"Potsy PonciroliBilly Ray Cyrus, Potsy Ponciroli & Travis NicholsonJune 12, 2016 (2016-06-12)1010.81[7]
22"Preach On"Jon PollStory by : Potsy Ponciroli, Travis Nicholson, Kevin M. Brennan & Doug Manley
Teleplay by : Potsy Ponciroli & Travis Nicholson		June 12, 2016 (2016-06-12)1020.73[7]
33"Take Your Daughter to Work Day"Potsy PonciroliAlessia CostantiniJune 19, 2016 (2016-06-19)1030.50[8]
44"Puddin' Hood"Jon PollKevin M. Brennan & Doug ManleyJune 19, 2016 (2016-06-19)1040.44[8]
55"Guess Who's Comin' to Dinner"Jon PollDina Chapman & Steven SessionsJune 26, 2016 (2016-06-26)1050.36[9]
66"A Family, A Fair"Lev L. SpiroDina Chapman & Steven SessionsJuly 3, 2016 (2016-07-03)1060.37[10]
77"The King Has Left the Building"Lev L. SpiroKevin M. Brennan & Doug ManleyJuly 10, 2016 (2016-07-10)1070.40[11]
88"Mother Trucker"Tamra DavisKylie CondonJuly 17, 2016 (2016-07-17)1080.39[12]
99"Hands on a Hard Vessel"Potsy PonciroliTravis Nicholson & Potsy PonciroliJuly 24, 2016 (2016-07-24)1090.23[13]
1010"Back on Top"Tamra DavisAlessia CostantiniJuly 31, 2016 (2016-07-31)1100.25[14]
1111"Seshfest"Tamra DavisKylie CondonAugust 7, 2016 (2016-08-07)1110.19[15]
1212"Only the Lonely"Potsy PonciroliStory by : Dina Chapman & Steven Sessions
Teleplay by : Alessia Costantini		August 14, 2016 (2016-08-14)1120.19[16]
1313"The Beginning of the End of the Beginning"Potsy PonciroliStory by : Kevin M. Brennan & Doug Manley
Teleplay by : Potsy Ponciroli & Travis Nicholson		August 14, 2016 (2016-08-14)1130.19[16]

Season 2 (2017)

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateProd.
code		US viewers
(millions)
141"Still Still the King"Potsy PonciroliTravis NicholsonJuly 11, 2017 (2017-07-11)2010.19[17]
152"Battle of the Basement"Potsy PonciroliPotsy PonciroliJuly 11, 2017 (2017-07-11)2020.11[17]
163"Men and Work"Potsy PonciroliDina Chapman & Steven SessionsJuly 18, 2017 (2017-07-18)2030.11[18]
174"Flatbushes"Potsy PonciroliBilly Ray Cyrus, Kevin M. Brennan & Doug ManleyJuly 25, 2017 (2017-07-25)2040.16[19]
185"Showcase Showdown"Potsy PonciroliKevin M. Brennan & Doug ManleyJuly 25, 2017 (2017-07-25)2050.08[19]
196"P.A.L.S. Weekend"Potsy PonciroliKylie CondonAugust 1, 2017 (2017-08-01)2060.10[20]
207"The Hungover Games"Joey Lauren AdamsDina Chapman & Steven SessionsAugust 1, 2017 (2017-08-01)2070.07[20]
218"Trayning Day"Lev L. SpiroPotsy PonciroliAugust 8, 2017 (2017-08-08)2080.06[21]
229"Reign of Tears"Lev L. SpiroStory by : Jordan Pomaville
Teleplay by : Kevin M. Brennan & Doug Manley		August 8, 2017 (2017-08-08)2090.04[21]
2310"Hockey Tonk"Lev L. SpiroTravis NicholsonAugust 15, 2017 (2017-08-15)2100.09[22]
2411"Ronnie Brasco"Joey Lauren AdamsStory by : Eric Williams
Teleplay by : Dina Chapman & Steven Sessions		August 15, 2017 (2017-08-15)2110.08[22]
2512"Vernon's Single"Victor Nelli Jr.Story by : Kylie Condon
Teleplay by : Veronica McCarthy		August 22, 2017 (2017-08-22)2120.11[23]
2613"Who's Your Daddy?"Victor Nelli Jr.Kevin M. Brennan & Doug ManleyAugust 22, 2017 (2017-08-22)2130.08[23]

Ratings

No. Title Original air date Viewers
(million) 		Rating
(Adults 18–49) 		Source
1 "Pilot" June 12, 2016 (2016-06-12) 0.81 0.3 [24]
2 "Preach On" June 12, 2016 (2016-06-12) 0.73 0.2 [24]
3 "Take Your Daughter To Work Day" June 19, 2016 (2016-06-19) 0.45 0.1 [24]
4 "Puddin' Hood" June 19, 2016 (2016-06-19) 0.44 0.1 [24]
5 "Guess Who's Coming To Diner" June 26, 2016 (2016-06-26) 0.36 0.1 [24]
6 "A Family, A Fair" July 3, 2016 (2016-07-03) 0.37 0.1 [24]
7 "The King Has Left The Building" July 10, 2016 (2016-07-10) 0.40 0.1 [24]
8 "Mother Trucker" July 17, 2016 (2016-07-17) 0.34 0.1 [24]
9 "Hands on a Hard Vessel" July 24, 2016 (2016-07-24) 0.23 0.1 [24]
10 "Back On Top" July 31, 2016 (2016-07-31) 0.25 0.1 [24]
11 "Seshfest" August 7, 2016 (2016-08-07) 0.19 0.1 [24]
12 "Only the Lonely" August 14, 2016 (2016-08-14) 0.19 0.1 [24]
13 "The Beginning of the End of the Beginning" August 14, 2016 (2016-08-14) 0.19 0.1 [24]
14 "Still Still the King" July 11, 2017 (2017-07-11) 0.14 0.1 [24]
15 "Battle of the Basement" July 11, 2017 (2017-07-11) 0.11 0.0 [24]
16 "Men and Work" July 18, 2017 (2017-07-18) 0.11 0.0 [24]
17 "Flatbushes" July 25, 2017 (2017-07-25) 0.16 0.0 [24]
18 "Showcase Showdown" July 25, 2017 (2017-07-25) 0.08 0.0 [24]
19 "P.A.L.S. Weekend" August 1, 2017 (2017-08-01) 0.10 0.0 [24]
20 "The Hungover Games" August 1, 2017 (2017-08-01) 0.07 0.0 [24]
21 "Trayning Day" August 8, 2017 (2017-08-08) 0.06 0.0 [24]
22 "Reign of Tears" August 8, 2017 (2017-08-08) 0.04 0.0 [24]
23 "Hockey Tonk" August 15, 2017 (2017-08-15) 0.09 0.0 [24]
24 "Ronnie Brasco" August 15, 2017 (2017-08-15) 0.08 0.0 [24]
25 "Vernon's Single" August 22, 2017 (2017-08-22) 0.11 0.1 [24]
26 "Who's Your Daddy" August 22, 2017 (2017-08-22) 0.08 0.0 [24]

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