The first series aired on 14 October 2011 on Sky 1 in the UK, as well as on the online video service Hulu[1] in the United States.

"[4] The premiere was described by Ben Arnold (The Guardian) as a "hopeful offering", but wrote, "It will need considerably more laughs in future episodes to stand repeat viewing.

"[7] In a 2011 year-end wrap-up, Julia Raeside (Guardian) wrote: Spy on Sky1 was for me the surprise sitcom hit of the year.

Darren Boyd has been solidly delivering funny best friends and boyfriends for years, so it was great to see him taking the lead in such a brilliantly written show.

[10] ABC released casting info for the show, with Rob Corddry being cast as Tim,[11] Mason Cook as Marcus,[12] Paget Brewster in the new role of Erica as Marcus' mom and Tim's ex-wife, replacing Judith,[13] Moshe Kasher as Chris,[14] Camille Guaty as Caitlin,[15] and Ken Jeong as The Examiner.