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Summary Based on an independent film of the same name, this NBC comedy project follows a novelty company manager when he is sent to India to supervise and train a group of customer service reps.

Season 1 Premiere: Sep 23, 2010

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Summary Based on an independent film of the same name, this NBC comedy project follows a novelty company manager when he is sent to India to supervise and train a group of customer service reps.

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Outsourced seems to me the most deftly realized sitcom of the new season. It is no closer to reality than any of its Thursday night neighbors ( Ken Kwapis, of "The Office" and other good things, developed it and directed the pilot), but it has a top-flight cast, characters who show you who they are rather than telling you, smart writing, sure rhythms and a cheerful attitude.

Fortunately, Rappaport is a fairly effective Everyman, and the wince-inducing aspects of the premise quickly fade into standard workplace comedy deriving a twist from its location.

It's just a little novelty, much like the plastic body fluids its characters are selling.

Call me culturally insensitive, but I wasn't nearly as offended by the stereotyping in Outsourced--which is based on a movie of the same name that I've never seen--as I was by the fact that most of the resulting jokes were so lame.

The show treats this central culture clash with a great deal of tentativeness, a quality that never makes for good comedy, yet despite its scaredy-cat caution, Outsourced still manages to be vaguely insulting and condescending.

[A] cheap, lazy, unfunny mess. Just depressing. Nothing to see here--and hopefully not for long.

In under 10 minutes, Outsourced manages to hit numerous offensive Indian stereotypes, borders on being racist, and not remotely funny.

Good and enjoyable series!great character development and good use of bollywood music and ending was awesome makes us feel we really want next season but we cant get!the humor was uptopoint and good to see to different cultures telling each other there beliefs!makes me feel good after watching each episode!

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Initial Release Date: Sep 23, 2010

Number of seasons: 1 Season

Rating: TV-14

People's Choice Awards, USA