Cancelled after 1 season.
Eddie's, the bar the cast frequents in the show, exterior and interior shown on the show is an actual bar at the same location, Milwaukee and Halsted in Chicago, named Emmit's Irish Pub.
"The Great Indoors" was originally the name of a small, short-lived chain of upscale home decorating, remodeling and appliance stores owned by Sears.
Caught up in a minor cancellation sweep by CBS, which included "2 Broke Girls" after 6 seasons, and "The Odd Couple" after 3 seasons.
Joel McHale left his hosting position on E!'s "The Soup" to star in this show, resulting in its cancellation. This show was canceled after only one season.