The Producers

Season 1

12 episodes 2 seasons

A rookie producer enters the madcap world of network TV where ratings rule when he joins the Korean Broadcasting System to be near his secret crush.

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The Producers Season 1 released on May 15, 2015.

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S01E01 Aired May 15, 2015

The Variety Department, Unintentionally

Law graduate Baek Seung-chan begins his first day as a producer-director (PD) in KBS' variety department and finds that his college crush is infatuated with a senior PD, Ra Joon-mo. Joon-Mo's friend and fellow PD, Tak Ye-jin, helps to train the new recruits as she deals with a temperamental starlet, Cindy, who refuses to cooperate with her on her program.

S01E02 Aired May 16, 2015

News of Quitting, Unintentionally

Seung-chan is assigned to the '1 Night 2 Days' variety program headed by Joon-mo, who is struggling to relay the news of recasting to his current cast members. Ye-jin negotiates with Seung-chan on the repayment of his father car's repair bill and deals with the aftermath of Cindy's actions on her show.

S01E03 Aired May 22, 2015

Pheasant Instead of Chicken, Unintentionally

The '1 Night 2 Days' team brainstorms ideas for the new season. As the team tries to find a replacement for their last cast member, Seung-chan suggests Cindy, who considers his request with interest. Meanwhile, Ye-jin is elated to learn of Joon-Mo's break-up with his girlfriend.

S01E04 Aired May 23, 2015

Acting That Way, Unintentionally

After spending the night at Joon-mo's apartment, Seung-chan reveals that he knows Joon-mo and Ye-jin are living together, making Ye-jin worry that he might gossip about them at work. Cindy joins '1 Night 2 Days' as the new season begins.

S01E05 Aired May 29, 2015

Understanding Editing

The first shooting of the new season ends for the '1 Night 2 Days' team with a celebratory dinner, which Ye-jin decides to join. While drunk, Ye-jin confesses her feelings to Joon-mo. Meanwhile, the '1 Night 2 Days' team begins the editing process of their first episode.

S01E06 Aired May 30, 2015

Understanding Broadcast Accidents

Ye-jin reveals to Seung-chan about her deep friendship with Joon-mo; she decides to move out of Joon-mo's apartment after her accidental confession. Cindy's infatuation with Seung-chan grows as he helps out at a music concert special.

S01E07 Aired June 05, 2015

Understanding Media Play

Cindy stows away in Seung-chan's car after being discharged from the hospital. Feeling guilty about causing Cindy's injury, Ye-jin decides to help her hide in Joon-mo's apartment. Cindy's agency deals with the media as the public becomes intrigued by her disappearance.

S01E08 Aired June 06, 2015

Understanding Love Lines

After revealing her past and feelings to Seung-chan, Cindy celebrates her birthday with him, Ye-jin and Joon-mo. The '1 Night 2 Days' team films a best-friend special as the network's variety department gets ready for their annual sports event.

S01E09 Aired June 12, 2015

Understanding Preemptions

Ye-jin remains oblivious to Seung-chan's feelings for her that is apparent to Cindy and Joon-mo. The '1 Night 2 Days' team deals with being pre-empted for a week in favor of a new show. Cindy faces the possibility of being replaced as her agency insists that she help promote their new recruit.

S01E10 Aired June 13, 2015

Understanding Previews

As Seung-chan struggles to create a preview for the next episode, he realizes Cindy's feelings for him. Cindy finds herself gaining new allies in her anti-fan and fan groups as she continues her power-struggle with her agency CEO. Ye-jin discovers Seung-chan's feelings for her.

S01E11 Aired June 19, 2015

Understanding Ratings

Ye-jin processes Seung-chan's confession as she moves out of Joon-mo's apartment. Joon-mo is deflated that his program is not performing as well as the new show. Meanwhile, Cindy is betrayed by her agency CEO who sets up a career-ending interview to ruin her image.

S01E12 Aired June 20, 2015

Understanding Long Running Programs

Despite facing possible cancellation and public outcry due to the recent scandal created by Cindy's agency CEO, the '1 Night 2 Days' team continues filming their season with Cindy. Meanwhile, Ye-jin discovers a way to help Cindy and finally realizes Joon-mo's feelings for her.