The pilot for the CBS sitcom , which premiered on March 31, 2014, was written by Dana Klein and directed by James Burrows . Plot and Concept
: Dana Klein, Aaron Kaplan, and Dave Hemingson. "Friends with Better Lives" Pilot(2014)
The pilot received mixed reviews from critics, some of whom noted its "edgy" tone and frequent use of sexual innuendos compared to traditional CBS multi-camera sitcoms. The pilot for the CBS sitcom , which
: A happily married couple with two children who sometimes miss their more carefree, partying days. The pilot for the CBS sitcom
: A newly engaged couple in the "honeymoon phase" of their relationship.