Pregnant (Louie)
| "Pregnant" | |
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| Louie episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 2 Episode 1 |
| Directed by | Louis C.K. |
| Written by | Louis C.K. |
| Cinematography by | Paul Koestner |
| Editing by | Louis C.K. |
| Production code | XCK02005 |
| Original release date | June 23, 2011 |
| Running time | 22 minutes |
| Guest appearances | |
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"Pregnant" is the first episode of the second season of the American comedy-drama television series Louie. It is the 14th overall episode of the series and was written and directed by Louis C.K., who also serves as the lead actor. It was released on FX on June 23, 2011.
The series follows Louie, a fictionalized version of C.K., a comedian and newly divorced father raising his two daughters in New York City. In the episode, Louie's pregnant sister visits him, experiencing severe pain, so Louis gets the help from his neighbors.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 1.57 million household viewers and gained a 0.8 ratings share among adults aged 18–49, making it the most watched episode of the series. The episode received critical acclaim, with critics praising the humor, emotional tone, and performances. For the episode, Louis C.K. won Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series at the 64th Primetime Emmy Awards.