

TV series
How to Be a Gentleman
2011–2012, English, on CBS. Created by David Hornsby.
How to Be a Gentleman, inspired by the book of the same name, is a comedy about the unlikely friendship between a traditional, refined writer and an unrefined personal trainer. Andrew Carlson (David Hornsby) is an etiquette columnist whose devotion to ideals from a more civilized time has lead to a life detached from modern society. Infectiously optimistic, Bert Lansing (Kevin Dillon) is a reformed "bad boy" from Andrew's past who inherited a fitness center, but can still be rude, loud and sloppy. When Andrew's editor, Jerry (Dave Foley), tells him to put a modern, sexy twist on his column or be fired, he hires Bert as a life coach in the hopes of learning to be less "gentle man" and more "real man."
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 9
- Episode length
- 22 min
- Status
- Cancelled in 2012
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How to Be a Gentleman isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can buy it online.
Availability in India as of 9 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Latest episode
S1 E9: How to Be Shallow
Aired 23 June 2012
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
Details
- First aired
- 29 September 2011
- Last aired
- 23 June 2012
- Network
- CBS
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- TV-PG
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How to Be a Gentleman: quick answers
Is How to Be a Gentleman worth watching?
How to Be a Gentleman doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How many seasons of How to Be a Gentleman are there?
How to Be a Gentleman has 1 season and 9 episodes, about 22 minutes each.
Is How to Be a Gentleman finished?
Yes. How to Be a Gentleman was cancelled in 2012, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is How to Be a Gentleman on?
How to Be a Gentleman isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
How to Be a Gentleman parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
How to Be a Gentleman is rated TV-PG. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What shows are like How to Be a Gentleman?
If you liked How to Be a Gentleman, try Benson, Shifting Gears, Father Knows Best.
Who created How to Be a Gentleman?
How to Be a Gentleman was created by David Hornsby and stars David Hornsby, Kevin Dillon, Dave Foley.
