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HBO's 'The Chair Company' Breaks Comedy Debut Records

10/21/2025

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The Chair Company, Tim Robinson's HBO comedy, became HBO's highest-rated comedy debut in over five years, drawing 1.4 million cross-platform viewers in three days.
The series follows Ron Trosper, played by Robinson, as he investigates a faulty chair mishap during a business presentation.
Lake Bell and Sophia Lillis appear in the cast.
HBO's ratings are strong, with Task up 32% in its latest episode.

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Story summary

The Chair Company, Tim Robinson's HBO comedy, became HBO's highest-rated comedy debut in over five years, drawing 1.4 million cross-platform viewers in three days.
The series follows Ron Trosper, played by Robinson, as he investigates a faulty chair mishap during a business presentation.
Lake Bell and Sophia Lillis appear in the cast.
HBO's ratings are strong, with Task up 32% in its latest episode.