Mike and Martina Moore put aside their plans and newfound freedom when their two adult daughters, Stella and Shea, unexpectedly move back into their Seattle home after college graduation to figure out what they will do with their lives. Mike also learns that his retired father Bob and his stepmother Alice have decided to stay in town to help with Stella and Shea instead of moving to Florida. The family has to learn to live together again, despite the reluctance of Mike and Martina.
Cast and characters
Main
Patrick Warburton as Mike Moore, a 47-year old helicopter pilot.
Carrie Preston as Martina Moore, a therapist.
Miranda Cosgrove as Shea Moore, the younger daughter of Mike and Martina who has a PhD in Astrophysics from MIT. She moves back in with her parents after funding for her research job was eliminated.
Mia Serafino as Stella Moore, the older daughter of Mike and Martina who has a degree in Theatre Arts. She moves back in with her parents after not being able to get acting jobs or hits on her YouTube channel.
Carlease Burke as Alice Moore, Bob's second wife and Mike's stepmother. She works as a prison security guard.
Recurring
Clifford McGhee as Ethan Ellis, Alice's son and Mike's stepbrother. His status as a former professional golfer stems from having the yips, a deficiency he develops during his career, and has moved into the Moore household to get back on his feet. He is also shown to be interested in Shea, despite him being her stepuncle.
Guest
David Spade as Kyle, Mike's high-school bully who has landed in jail.
Betty White as Sandy, one of Martina's patients who moves in the Moore house and refuses to leave.
Jane Leeves Gwen, one of Martina's patients and Sandy's daughter.
Carol Kane as Fake Linda, a woman who claims to be Mike's mother at one of his old addresses.
On November 24, 2015, James Burrows directed an episode of the series, which was the 1,000th television episode directed by Burrows throughout his career.
Reception
Crowded received mixed reviews from critics. The review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reported a 35% approval rating. The website's consensus read, "A talented cast is left with no room to flourish in Crowded, a misfire whose dated feel is compounded by a pronounced lack of laughs." On Metacritic, the series scored 45 out of 100 based on 16 reviews, indicating "mixed or average reviews."
