Mr. Robinson

Watch Mr. Robinson

  • 2015
  • 1 Season
  • 5.2  (1,054)

Mr. Robinson is a comedy series that aired on NBC in 2015. The show chronicles the life of Craig Robinson, who stars as Craig Rice, a struggling musician who takes up a job as a music teacher at a middle school. The series revolves around his life as a teacher, his relationship with his students, and his attempts to pursue his music career.

The show’s supporting cast consists of Tim Bagley, who plays the role of Dalton, Craig’s overbearing supervisor. Amanda Lund stars as Elizabeth, Craig's ex-girlfriend with whom he shares a complicated relationship. Amandla Stenberg appears as Halle, one of Craig's students and a talented musician herself. Benjamin Koldyke plays the role of Jimmy, Craig's friend and a fellow musician. Brandon T. Jackson plays the role of Craig's troubled little brother, while Catherine Shu appears as Amy, a fellow teacher at the school. Chelsea Harris plays Lisa, another one of Craig’s students who is musically gifted, while Jean Smart stars as Jeanette, Craig's boss at the local bar. Jill Bartlett appears as Susan, Craig's ex-mother-in-law who he has a strong dislike for. Larenz Tate stars as Kevin Rice, Craig's successful lawyer brother, and Lenora Crichlow stars as Victoria Wavers, Craig's latest love interest. Lenore Thomas plays the role of Nora, an overbearing parent, while Meagan Good appears as Victoria Wavers, Craig's love interest. Lastly, Noah Urrea plays Shaun, a student who is overcome with anxiety and who Craig takes under his wing.

Throughout the series, Craig tries to balance his teaching job with his passion for music. He often uses the school's music program to nurture his student's talents and realizes that he may have a gift for teaching. As he becomes more involved in the school, he starts to form genuine relationships with his students and fellow teachers.

One of the main plot points of the series is Craig's desire to reconnect with his ex-girlfriend, Elizabeth, who works at the school as the guidance counselor. Despite their initial animosity towards each other, they gradually begin to reconcile, and their relationship becomes more complicated as the series progresses. Meanwhile, Craig's relationship with his brother, Ben, is also explored, as the two brothers struggle to come to terms with their personal and professional lives.

The show features a range of supporting characters, including Craig's supervisor, Dalton, who always seems to be on his case. Craig's boss at the bar, Jeanette, is a mother figure to him, and her son, Shaun, becomes one of his students. Other parents and teachers in the school are also introduced, and their relationships with Craig develop throughout the series.

Mr. Robinson has a strong music element throughout the show, with Craig pursuing his passion for music and using it as a way to connect with his students. The series features a range of musical performances, mostly coming from Craig's band, Nasty Delicious, which he fronts throughout the show.

Overall, Mr. Robinson is a lighthearted comedy series that explores the life of a struggling musician who takes up a teaching job. The show features a strong cast of characters, each with their own personalities and quirks. The music element adds an extra layer to the show, giving it a unique feel. Fans of comedy and music-based shows will enjoy Mr. Robinson.

Mr. Robinson is a series that ran for 1 seasons (7 episodes) between August 5, 2015 and on NBC

Mr. Robinson
Filter by Source

Do you have Hulu?
What are you waiting for?
Nice! Browse Hulu with Yidio.
Ad Info - This show may not be available on Hulu
Seasons
School's Out for Summer
6. School's Out for Summer
August 19, 2015
Craig is excited about a Nasty Delicious summer tour, but reconsiders when the band Earth, Wind and Fire present him with a tempting offer.
Can't Buy Me Love
5. Can't Buy Me Love
August 19, 2015
Craig hopes a fund-raising auction will help to save his job and give him with the chance to make his move on Victoria, who is thinking about following her boyfriend to New York.
Love The One You're With
4. Love The One You're With
August 12, 2015
Craig plans a teachers' night out in hopes of spending more time with Victoria. After a chance encounter with Victoria's friend, a new plan takes course.
Ain't Nothin' But A Hound Dog
3. Ain't Nothin' But A Hound Dog
August 12, 2015
Craig hopes Jimmy will move in and make Ben a better roommate. Ashleigh and Samir work on tracking down the Supervisor Dalton's dog.
Flesh for Fantasy
2. Flesh for Fantasy
August 5, 2015
Principal Taylor's old groupie habits resurface after Craig, hoping to win a record deal for Nasty Delicious, invites a rock legend to speak at the school.
Series Premiere
1. Series Premiere
August 5, 2015
When the leader of Chicago funk band Nasty Delicious, Craig Robinson, takes a substitute teaching job to win over his high-school sweetheart, things don't go exactly as planned.
Pilot
1. Pilot
August 5, 2015
In the series premiere, a musician decides to take a job as a music teacher and uses unconventional methods of teaching.
Description
Where to Watch Mr. Robinson
Mr. Robinson is available for streaming on the NBC website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Mr. Robinson on demand at Vudu, Google Play, Apple TV and Peacock.
  • Premiere Date
    August 5, 2015
  • IMDB Rating
    5.2  (1,054)