Wrecked
The title WRECKED written in slanted block capitals in cyan on a yellow background
GenreSitcom
Created by
  • Jordan Shipley
  • Justin Shipley
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons3
No. of episodes30
Production
Executive producers
Producers
Production locations
  • Puerto Rico (season 1)
  • Fiji (seasons 2–3)
Camera setupSingle-camera
Production companies
  • Shipley & Shipley Productions
  • TBS Productions (Season 1)
  • Studio T (Season 2–3)
Original release
NetworkTBS
ReleaseJune 14, 2016 (2016-06-14) –
October 2, 2018 (2018-10-02)

Wrecked is an American sitcom that was created by Jordan Shipley and Justin Shipley for TBS. The series is about a group of people stranded on an island, after their airplane crashed in the ocean and is a parody of Lost.[1] The 10-episode first season premiered on June 14, 2016.

On July 6, 2016, TBS renewed the show for a second season which was shot in Fiji.[2] The second season premiered on June 20, 2017. On September 13, 2017, TBS renewed the series for a third season,[3] which premiered on August 7, 2018. On April 26, 2019, it was reported that the series had been canceled by TBS after three seasons.[4]

Cast

Left to right: Asif Ali, Zach Cregger, Jessica Lowe, Will Greenberg, interviewed by Uproxx in 2017

Recurring

Guest starring

Development

TBS ordered the production of the pilot episode written by Jordan Shipley and Justin Shipley in October 2014. The show follows a group of people after they survived a plane crash on a deserted island.[7] The pilot was filmed in Puerto Rico[5] and was picked up to series with a 10-episode order in May 2015.[8]

Episodes

SeasonEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
110June 14, 2016 (2016-06-14)August 2, 2016 (2016-08-02)
210June 20, 2017 (2017-06-20)August 22, 2017 (2017-08-22)
310August 7, 2018 (2018-08-07)October 2, 2018 (2018-10-02)

Season 1 (2016)

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateProd.
code		U.S. viewers
(millions)
11"All Is Not Lost"James GriffithsJordan Shipley & Justin ShipleyJune 14, 2016 (2016-06-14)1011.64[9]
A striking British special forces agent leads a daring rescue after a commercial flight crash-lands on an uninhabited island.
22"Rest in Peace, Callaway Hinkle"James GriffithsJordan Shipley & Justin ShipleyJune 14, 2016 (2016-06-14)1021.21[9]
The survivors find a satellite phone. Danny confronts his past. Steve comforts Todd after learning about the death of his child.
33"Always Meant to See That"Stuart McDonaldChris KulaJune 21, 2016 (2016-06-21)1031.37[10]
Todd, Danny, and Owen investigate the other islanders after unearthing a troubling suitcase. Pack, Emma, and Florence are faced with the ultimate choice.
44"The Community Pile"Stuart McDonaldBen DouganJune 28, 2016 (2016-06-28)1041.22[11]
Chet takes Pack on a vision quest. Danny helps Owen relax. Todd makes a play to control the island.
55"Tubthumping"Jeff TomsicChris KulaJuly 5, 2016 (2016-07-05)1051.38[12]
The island holds an election for leader. Candidates are Emma, Florence, and Steve. Eventually Steve wins. Todd gets incarcerated into "The Pit."
66"The Phantom"Stuart McDonaldCarol KolbJuly 12, 2016 (2016-07-12)1061.15[13]
Steve and Owen argue over the best use of island supplies. Danny tries to remember an actor's name. Pack faces a difficult decision.
77"The Trial"Ryan CaseRosa HandelmanJuly 19, 2016 (2016-07-19)1071.24[14]
The island holds a trial after a serious accident.
88"The Adventures of Beth and Lamar"Stuart McDonaldClay Lapari & Erin MitchellJuly 26, 2016 (2016-07-26)1081.22[15]
Owen and Danny search for food. Florence tries desperately to get a sick Emma medical help. Steve's origins are revealed.
99"Javier and the Gang"Todd BiermannJordan Shipley & Justin ShipleyAugust 2, 2016 (2016-08-02)1091.17[16]
Owen has an encounter in the jungle. Florence and Todd try to survive off the island.
1010"Cop Tricks"Todd BiermannJordan Shipley & Justin ShipleyAugust 2, 2016 (2016-08-02)1100.92[16]
Owen and Steve face off for control of the island.

Season 2 (2017)

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateProd.
code		U.S. viewers
(millions)
111"Ransom"Ian FitzgibbonThe Shipley BrothersJune 20, 2017 (2017-06-20)2011.21[17]
Pirates arrive on the island to ransom Danny back to his millionaire father, but things don't go as planned for anyone.
122"Poison"Ian FitzgibbonAnthony KingJune 20, 2017 (2017-06-20)2020.86[17]
As the pirates take over the island, Pack tries to negotiate a deal for the group's continued survival. Steve tries to make an alliance with Danny.
133"Caiman"Maurice MarableShaun DistonJune 27, 2017 (2017-06-27)2031.02[18]
Florence and Karen must trek into the jungle to find what is tainting their water. The castaways debate whether they want the pirates to spoil "Game of Thrones." Steve begins an unlikely romance.
144"Tony Pepperoni"Sarah Adina SmithChris KulaJuly 11, 2017 (2017-07-11)2040.87[19]
Owen and Florence deal with the return of a deadly foe. Todd makes a haunting discovery about his past after trying to fist fight Chet.
155"No One Rides for Free"Maurice MarableCeleste BallardJuly 18, 2017 (2017-07-18)2050.94[20]
Jess and Todd try to buy passage on the pirate's ship through unconventional means. Owen starts to have feelings for Florence as Steve grapples with his new love.
166"Sister Mercy"Sarah Adina SmithAnthony KingJuly 25, 2017 (2017-07-25)2060.98[21]
After discovering the pirate's plan to harvest their organs, the survivors try to escape the island. Karen makes a difficult decision that echoes a moment from her past.
177"Cruise-ifornication"Emile LevisettiChris KulaAugust 1, 2017 (2017-08-01)2071.08[22]
After making it onto the pirate's ship (a Red Hot Chili Peppers tribute band cruise), the survivors divide after only some of them are able to get showers before the water runs out. Pack and Bruce form an unlikely friendship.
188"Speed"Jim Field SmithLauren McGuireAugust 8, 2017 (2017-08-08)2081.00[23]
After Todd and Jess decide to get married, Florence and Owen struggle to define their new romance. Corey returns to officiate the wedding. Pack and Steve make a discovery that threatens to tear them apart.
199"The Setup"Jim Field SmithThe Shipley BrothersAugust 15, 2017 (2017-08-15)2091.01[24]
Danny launches an investigation after the survivors discover someone has sabotaged the ship by blowing the engine. Steve makes a shocking discovery at the bottom of the ship.
2010"Nerd Speak"James GriffithsThe Shipley BrothersAugust 22, 2017 (2017-08-22)2101.08[25]
As the ship sinks, the survivors try to escape. Meanwhile Danny, Owen, and Florence must confront Corey for the sabotage.

Season 3 (2018)

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateProd.
code		U.S. viewers
(millions)
211"Bush Man"Jim Field SmithThe Shipley BrothersAugust 7, 2018 (2018-08-07)3010.87[26]
After surviving the Cruisifornication explosion and washing ashore on a new island, the survivors uncover a menacing threat.
222"Puke & Cigars"Jim Field SmithChris KulaAugust 14, 2018 (2018-08-14)3020.98[27]
After a charismatic millionaire rescues the survivors, Jess and Florence suspect he may not be what he seems, and set out to answer the question -- who is Declan Stanwick?
233"Six Feet"Justin ShipleyThe Shipley Brothers and Chris KulaAugust 21, 2018 (2018-08-21)3030.98[28]
After discovering Declan's sinister plot, Danny goes undercover with the rich, while Pack and Karen attempt to escape the compound.
244"A Game of Chest"Jordan ShipleyLauren McGuireAugust 28, 2018 (2018-08-28)3040.86[29]
After Jess loses her recollection of the last decade, Todd attempts to spark her memory. Steve and Declan face off in a battle of wits.
255"Last Meal"Amy York RubinShaun DistonSeptember 4, 2018 (2018-09-04)3050.90[30]
On the eve of "The Hunt," Martha offers to the survivors' one last meal of their choosing; as long as they can all decide together.
266"Hunt Day"Alethea JonesLyle FriedmanSeptember 11, 2018 (2018-09-11)3060.89[31]
Hunt Day arrives and the survivors must face off against each other in a battle royale to the death.
277"Ballers"Alethea JonesCeleste BallardSeptember 18, 2018 (2018-09-18)3070.91[32]
Attempting to hide from the others during The Hunt, Pack and Jess run into a new threat on the island.
288"The Dark Prince Returns"Jim Field SmithCharlie Fay and Isaac JaySeptember 25, 2018 (2018-09-25)3080.79[33]
With Karen gravely injured, Owen and Danny must journey to the center of the island to defeat Chettywompwomp; Florence learns more about Karen's back story; Pack, Todd, and Jess face a futile task.
299"Mrs. Stanwick"Jim Field SmithChris KulaOctober 2, 2018 (2018-10-02)3090.73[34]
The survivors attempt to turn the tables on the rich and lure them into a trap.
3010"The Island Family"James GriffithsThe Shipley BrothersOctober 2, 2018 (2018-10-02)3100.55[34]
Barricaded in the mansion and surrounded by the rich, the survivors mount one last attempt to escape Declan's island.

Reception

Wrecked has received mixed reviews. On Metacritic, the show holds a score of 56%, indicating "mixed or average reviews".[35]

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