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Whitney is a romantic comedy television series produced by NBC and created by comedian Whitney Cummings that premiered on September 22, 2011, and ran until March 27, 2013. The series is centered around the lives of a couple, Whitney Cummings and Alex Green (Chris D'Elia), who are in a long-term, live-in relationship while trying to figure out the dynamics of their unconventional arrangement.

Whitney Cummings plays a fictionalized version of herself in the show, a confident and witty woman who owns her own photography business. In contrast, her boyfriend Alex is a carefree, immature, and commitment-phobic guy, who earns his living as a bartender. The show follows their daily life, their interactions with their friends, and their attempt to maintain their relationship despite their differences in attitudes towards commitment, marriage, and children.

Whitney's life is further complicated by her unconventional group of friends. Her best friend, Roxanne Harris (Rhea Seehorn), is a divorcee, who is continually throwing herself into new relationships. Her other friends include Mark (Dan O'Brien), who is gay and happily married, and Lily (Zoe Lister-Jones), who is in a long-term relationship with Neal (Maulik Pancholy), who is always finding new ways to annoy everyone around him. The series also features guest stars, including Jane Kaczmarek, Chelsea Handler, and Stephen Tobolowsky.

The show is something of a throwback to classic sitcoms from the 90s, featuring a live studio audience and over-the-top comedic performances. The show takes full advantage of Cummings' talent as a stand-up comedian, featuring plenty of irreverent one-liners, blunt sexual humor, and witty insights into modern relationships.

In terms of plotlines, the series is somewhat episodic, with most episodes featuring a self-contained story that explores a particular aspect of Whitney and Alex's relationship, such as jealousy, intimacy, commitment, or trust. However, there are also several ongoing plotlines throughout the run of the show, including Whitney's concern that she and Alex may never get married, and her conflicted feelings about starting a family.

The show also explores the ways in which technology has impacted modern relationships, with several episodes dealing with the impact of social media, smartphones, and dating apps on the dating landscape. These themes are explored through the exaggerated antics and bubbly personalities of the show's characters, making for a lighthearted and entertaining look at the world of dating in the 21st century.

Overall, Whitney is a funny, irreverent take on modern relationships, buoyed by strong performances from Cummings, D'Elia, and the rest of the talented cast. The show strikes a balance between silliness and sincerity, exploring real issues that face many modern couples while keeping things light and entertaining. While it may not be a groundbreaking sitcom, Whitney is an enjoyable and worthwhile watch for fans of romantic comedies and classic sitcoms alike.

Whitney is a series that ran for 2 seasons (38 episodes) between September 19, 2011 and on NBC