History of The Chair Company in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: November 11, 2025

The Chair Company is an American comedy thriller television series created by Tim Robinson and Zach Kanin. Premiering on HBO on October 12, 2025, the eight-episode series follows Ron Trosper (played by Robinson) as he investigates a conspiracy triggered by a humiliating incident at work. The show, expected to air weekly until November 30, 2025, features a cast that includes Lake Bell, Sophia Lillis, Will Price, and Joseph Tudisco.

2017: Detroiters Series Debut

In 2017, Tim Robinson and Zach Kanin co-created the comedy show Detroiters, marking one of their collaborations.

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2018: Detroiters Series End

In 2018, the comedy show Detroiters, co-created by Tim Robinson and Zach Kanin, ended.

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2019: I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson Series Debut

In 2019, Tim Robinson and Zach Kanin co-created the comedy show I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson, adding to their collaborative works.

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January 2020: Avenue 5 Premiere

In January 2020, Avenue 5 premiered on HBO, marking the network's biggest comedy debut in more than five years before The Chair Company.

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2021: And Just Like That... Premiere

In 2021, And Just Like That... premiered on HBO Max and ranked among the top three comedy series premieres in HBO Max history alongside The Chair Company.

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2022: Our Flag Means Death Premiere

In 2022, Our Flag Means Death premiered on HBO Max and ranked among the top three comedy series premieres in HBO Max history, alongside The Chair Company.

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2023: I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson Series End

In 2023, the comedy show I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson, co-created by Tim Robinson and Zach Kanin, ended.

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April 2, 2024: HBO Greenlights The Chair Company Pilot

On April 2, 2024, Deadline Hollywood announced that HBO green-lit a pilot for The Chair Company as part of a trend to develop more creator-actor comedy series.

May 2024: The Chair Company Pilot Filming

Around May 2024, filming for The Chair Company pilot episode took place in New York City, commencing the production of the series.

July 2024: Fisher Robay Office Staff Group Chat

In July 2024, supporting cast members who portrayed the Fisher Robay office staff created a group chat after filming The Chair Company pilot, awaiting news on the show's renewal.

July 22, 2024: Casting Additions to The Chair Company

On July 22, 2024, Variety reported that Lake Bell, Sophia Lillis, Will Price, Joseph Tudisco, and Lou Diamond Phillips had joined the cast of The Chair Company.

September 12, 2024: Series Order Announcement

On September 12, 2024, HBO and Warner Bros. Discovery formally announced the series order for The Chair Company in a press release.

November 10, 2024: HBO Teaser Featuring The Chair Company

On November 10, 2024, footage from The Chair Company was featured in a two-minute teaser HBO released, highlighting its upcoming programming for 2025.

2024: Friendship Film Release

In 2024, Andrew DeYoung directed Tim Robinson in the dark comedy film Friendship, marking a prior collaboration before working on The Chair Company.

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July 2025: Remaining Episodes Filming

Between May and July 2025, the remaining episodes of The Chair Company were filmed in New York City after the pilot was completed.

September 18, 2025: Official Trailer Released

On September 18, 2025, the official two-minute trailer for The Chair Company was released.

October 12, 2025: The Chair Company Series Debut

On October 12, 2025, The Chair Company, an eight-episode comedy thriller television series, premiered on HBO. The series debuted and was scheduled to run weekly.

November 30, 2025: The Chair Company Series Finale

On November 30, 2025, The Chair Company's eight-episode run was expected to come to a close, marking the end of its weekly broadcast.

2025: One Battle After Another Film Release

In 2025, Jim Downey completed his acting role in the Paul Thomas Anderson film One Battle After Another, prior to filming his scenes for The Chair Company pilot.

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