Set to premiere June 29, Louie is a comedy filtered through the observational humor of Louis C.K. Each episode puts a spotlight on Louis’ hectic life as a successful stand-up comedian and newly single father raising his two daughters. The single-camera comedy is a mix of Louis C.K.’s stand-up comedy and scripted short films. Louis C.K. serves as executive producer, writer and director, and Dave Becky and 3 Arts are executive producers. FX has ordered 13 episodes of the series which is shot in New York.

You will definitely want to stay tuned to F/X after Rescue Me for Louie every Tuesday night. Each episode tells 2 stories from the everyday life of a newly divorced single father and comic living in New York. After going to many comedy shows in New York myself, I can tell you that the majority of the comics I have seen are divorced loners living in the city. So it is remarkably funny to me to see Louis C.K., one of those guys, portray one of those guys so well on screen. Every aspect is true New York City. Even better, Louie is a good father, so the situations that he gets himself into as he continues to be a good father and do the right thing in general make for fantastic entertainment. If there is one single camera comedy to watch this summer, it is Louie.

The Pilot episode opens up with quite a comedic stand up set from Louie that will have you laughing out loud. The integration of Louie’s stand up shows and an actual story is very well executed. Story wise, Louie accompanies one of his two daughters on a school trip. But things turn sour as he not only gets into a confrontation with the bus driver, but the bus gets a flat in Harlem. Not wanting to stay in Harlem for any longer than he has to, Louie does the unthinkable and it will make you chuckle. After another stand up bit, things don’t get any better for Louie when he goes on a very awkward date. The ending of the date was abrupt and just plain odd, so the conclusions of stories need more work. The closing stand up bit, though a bit morbid still brings a few chuckles. Aside from the odd ending of Louie’s date, this episode was very strong and will gain many dedicated viewers from the get go.

Poker/Divorce starts off as a typical poker night out with the guys. The most interesting topics come up at the poker table, and tonight the boys are enlightened by their gay friend about what goes on at certain get togethers. The debate turns serious when the gay friend talks about the use and the back story of the “f” word. Needless to say, this is more about getting a serious point across straight forward than covering up the point with comedy. Then episode continues the next day as Louie finalizes his divorce. His divorce is the inspiration for his latest stand up show. Not showing his ex-wife’s face was a nice touch. Newly divorced, Louie searches for old flames on facebook and meets up with one in particular he remembers. Tammy doesn’t quite remember Louie but that doesn’t stop the two from getting down and dirty. The stand up bits are not nearly as hilarious as those in the Pilot, but the stories were very engaging.

Ricky Gervais guests stars as Dr. Ben in the episode Dr. Ben/Nick…needless to say this was my favorite episode of the first four in the series. Dr. Ben is such a goofball, fitting for Gervais and this half hour comedy. Hopefully this won’t be the last appearance from Gervais because seeing Dr. Ben give Louie a full rectal examination was just as funny, if not funnier than you would imagine it to be. Unfortunately for viewers, every episode has 2 stories and the second story in this episode is more serious (yet again). Louie has a heated debate and quick throw down with an old friend, Nick after Nick has quite a terrible stand up night due to his distasteful political views. Honestly, things would be much more satisfying for the show if this was the beginning and the end of the politics debate. This episode could have been so good if the stories weren’t so unbalanced. Instead of going from one high to one low, this episode should have taken viewers on a high throughout the entire half hour. Still, Gervais dominated, making his story line my favorite of the series.

In So Old/Playdate, Louie’s latest stand up gig about old age leads him to random sex with a 26 year old. Thankfully, this is not the main focus of the story, as later in the week Louie decided to attend his first PTA meeting. Things do not go smoothly, leaving Louie feeling very uncomfortable until a parent strikes up a conversation with him outside. The woman he meets seems like a catch, so fingers crossed this is his love interest for the remainder of the season. The two hold a play date for their children at Louie’s which seems to go quite well…leaving viewers anxious for more scenes with these two. This episode created optimism viewers made not have had for Louie’s love life in the Pilot. That definitely shows how much Louie is progressing in life, in each episode and it will leave you wanting more.

The series premiere of Louie airs Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at 11/10c only on F/X.