Durbin Archives

A conversation with Glenn Howerton from A.P. Bio (Image: NBCU)
But are his students instead helping him to realize his dream job might actually be the one he has right now? Eager to prove that he is still king of the castle, Principal Durbin (Patton Oswalt, Veep) struggles to control the force of nature that is Jack Griffin. Created by Mike O'Brien, Howerton and Oswalt are[...]
A.P. Bio
Bio are getting a very cool way to earn a little "extra credit." Starting this Tuesday, cast members Eddie Leavy (Anthony) and Sari Arambulo (Grace) host the companion podcast series "'A.P Bio': The Podcast" where the duo interview series creator Mike O'Brien, Howerton (Jack), Oswalt (Principal Durbin), and others- where they reveal behind-the-scenes anecdotes, audition[...]
A.P. Bio stars Glenn Howerton and Patton Oswalt crash Zoom meetings (Image: NBCU)
But are his students instead helping him to realize his dream job might actually be the one he has right now? Eager to prove that he is still king of the castle, Principal Durbin (Patton Oswalt, Veep) struggles to control the force of nature that is Jack Griffin. While the series wasn't exactly a "ratings juggernaut"[...]
Jack and Durbin hug it out on A.P. Bio, courtesy of NBCUniversal.
Bio shifting to a streamer that will allow them to stretch their creative muscles (as you're about to see in the teaser below). Jack and Durbin hug it out on A.P Bio, courtesy of NBCUniversal. While the series wasn't exactly a "ratings juggernaut" for the network, it's said that a number of NBC executives are big supporters[...]
'A.P. Bio': NBC Gives Glenn Howerton Series Failing Grade After 2 Seasons
Eager to prove that he is still king of the castle, Principal Durbin (Patton Oswalt) struggles to control the force of nature that is Jack Griffin. This season, Jack has set his sights on the fame and fortune that comes from a marketable, best-selling "philosophy." Jack's put together a "Plan B" to escape the clutches of[...]
'A.P. Bio' Season 2, Episode 2: I Am Jack's Fear of "Nuns" [SPOILER REVIEW]
Bio opened the doors on its sophomore year last week, with anti-teacher extraordinaire Jack Griffin (It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia's Glenn Howerton) setting his sights on the fame and fortune that comes from a marketable, best-selling "philosophy." Jack's put together a "Plan B" to escape the clutches of Toledo, Ohio…Whitlock High… and Principal Durbin (Happy!'s Patton Oswalt). A.P[...]
'A.P. Bio' Season 2, Episode 1 "Happiness": I Am Jack's White Gold [SPOILER REVIEW]
Bio rang the first period bell on its sophomore year Thursday night, with anti-teacher extraordinaire Jack Griffin (It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia's Glenn Howerton) setting his sights on the fame and fortune that comes from a marketable, best-selling "philosophy." With his plan to ruin Miles (Tom Bennett) completely shredded after a season one finale Karmic boomerang from[...]
'A.P. Bio' Season 2: It's Always Sunny's Glenn Howerton Quenches "Glirsty" Tweets [VIDEO]
With his plan to ruin Miles (Tom Bennett) having completely fallen apart after a season finale Karmic boomerang from earlier in the season (we still love you, Allisyn Ashley Arm's Heather!), what's left for Jack to do to escape the clutches of Toledo, Ohio…Whitlock High…and Principal Durbin (Happy!'s Patton Oswalt). The only thing that he can do, of course: take[...]
A.P. Bio Season 2: Class is Back in Session as Cast Offers Filming Updates
Eager to prove that he is still king of the castle, Principal Durbin (Patton Oswalt) struggles to control the force of nature that is Jack Griffin. NBC's A.P Bio also stars Lyric Lewis, Mary Sohn, Jean Villepique, Tom Bennett, Jacob McCarthy, Aparna Brielle, Allisyn Ashley Arm, and Paula Pell; and written by Mike O'Brien, who also[...]
NBC's A.P. Bio: It's Always Sunny's Glenn Howerton Comedy Gets Passing Grade for Season 2
Eager to prove that he is still king of the castle, Principal Durbin (Patton Oswalt) struggles to control the force of nature that is Jack Griffin. NBC's A.P Bio also stars Lyric Lewis, Mary Sohn, Jean Villepique, Tom Bennett , Jacob McCarthy,  Aparna Brielle and Paula Pell; and written by  Mike O'Brien, who also serves as executive producer alongside  Lorne Michaels, Seth[...]
A.P. Bio Season 1, Episode 12 'Walleye' Review: I Am Jack's Deadbeat Dad
In this week's penultimate episode 'Walleye,', Jack's (Howerton) "master plan" against Miles (Tom Bennett) gets really personal for Devin (Jacob McCarthy); while Durbin (Oswalt), Mary (Mary Sohn), Stef (Lyric Lewis) and Michelle (Jean Villepique) are charged with coming up with a theme for the Sadie Hawkins dance – so what could go wrong? Credit: NBC But first, here's a[...]
A.P. Bio Season 1, Episode 11 'Eight Pigs and a Rat' Review: I Am Jack's Snitch
Thankfully, the show was able to pull itself out of the dolldrums of "television cliches" last week with 'Durbin Crashes;' so let's see how it faired this week. But first, here's a highlight from and overview of 'Eight Pigs and a Rat': https://youtu.be/3bfbbqKb_MEVideo can't be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: A.P[...]
A.P. Bio Episode 9 'Rosemary's Boyfriend' Review: I Am Jack's Mom's Boyfriend
Eager to prove that he is still king of the castle, Principal Durbin (Patton Oswalt) struggles to control the force of nature that is Jack Griffin. Credit: NBC NBC's A.P Bio also stars Mary Sohn, Lyric Lewis, Jean Villepique, Jacob McCarthy, Tom Bennett, Aparna Brielle and Paula Pell; and written by Mike O'Brien, who also serves as executive producer[...]
A.P. Bio Episode 7 'Selling Out' Review: I Am Jack's Pocket Smiles
Durbin accidentally sets off an emotional firestorm when he reveals that while Stef (Lyric Lewis) chose Mary (Mary Sohn) as her emergency contact, Mary chose Michelle (Jean Villepique). So our A.P Bio "revaps" (recaps/reviews) are going to cover both the nitty and the gritty of the episode, along with some of our thoughts on what worked and[...]