Living Biblically

Did You Know?

• The series holds an 18% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 17 reviews.
• Father Gene's full name is Eugenio Alberto Del Castillo Cabeza de Vaca.
• Chip Curry is a lapsed Catholic and expectant father.

Cast

Jay R. Ferguson portrays Chip Curry, a film critic who decides to follow the Bible literally after his best friend's death. Lindsey Kraft plays Leslie Curry, Chip's pregnant wife who is skeptical of his new interest. Ian Gomez appears as Father Gene, a liberal priest supportive of Chip's plan. David Krumholtz plays Rabbi Gil Ableman, who becomes friends with Father Gene. Tony Rock portrays Vince Williams, Chip's supportive coworker. Camryn Manheim plays Ms. Meadows, the strict boss, and Sara Gilbert appears as Cheryl, a sarcastic obituary writer.

Production

Originally ordered as By the Book on May 12, 2017, the CBS series was retitled Living Biblically and set for a spring 2018 premiere on Mondays at 9:30 P.M. It debuted February 26, 2018, with a thirteen-episode order. After eight low-rated episodes, CBS pulled the show on April 19, 2018, but later aired the remaining five episodes from July 7 to July 21, 2018. The series was canceled on May 11, 2018.