Cast Family Greg Poehler as Bruce Evans, a generally easy-going and open-minded person, liberal by American standards in rebellion against his conservative upbringing, who experiences culture shock with his new life in Sweden[3] Josephine Bornebusch as Emma Wiik, a kind and caring, sharp-tongued, no-nonsense, independent-minded woman who helps Bruce as he adjusts to his new life, and tries to convince her family and friends that Bruce is the right man for her to settle down with[4] Lena Olin as Viveka Borjesson, Emma's warm but strong-willed and opinionated mother, who does not think that Bruce is the best man for her daughter Claes Mansson as Birger Wiik, Emma's mild-mannered father, a retired sea captain Christopher Wagelin as Gustav Wiik, Emma's blustery younger brother, a thirty-year old freeloader who frequently resorts to ill-advised shortcuts and schemes to avoid hard work Per Svensson as Bengt Wiik, Birger's younger brother, who works at a video rental store, and is an obsessive fan of popular American movies Illeana Douglas as Nancy Evans, Bruce's mother, and the housewife of Wayne Evans Patrick Duffy as Wayne Evans, Bruce's father, a small-town Midwestern American man, who sees Bruce's new life in Sweden as strange against Wayne's conservative Christian worldview Other characters Amy Poehler as Amy Poehler, a spoiled, self-involved, profligate American celebrity Aubrey Plaza as Aubrey Plaza, a meddling, mischievous former client of Bruce's who is strangely minded to insinuate herself into Bruce's personal life Magnus Mark as Olof, Emma's boss Claes Ljungmark as Hans, CEO of the bank where Emma works Basim Sabah Albasim as Hassan, an Iraqi immigrant displaced by the Iraq War Jennie Silfverhjelm as Sofia, Emma's friend and colleague Henrik Johansson as Karl, Sofia's boyfriend Rachel Mohlin as Cecilia Kodjo Akolor as Chuck Reed, a fun guy in Stockholm who works as a personal trainer Madeleine Martin as a clerk at the cafe that Bruce frequents Marques Ray as "Pepe", an assistant who works at Amy Poehler's office No. in series No. in season TitleA Directed by Written by Swedish air date U.S. air date Swedish viewers (millions)[16] U.S. viewers (millions) 1 1 "Valkommen" "Day One" Carl Astrand Greg Poehler, Josephine Bornebusch, Niclas Carlsson March 21, 2014 July 10, 2014 1.681 3.51[18] Bruce Evans quits his job as a celebrity accountant in New York to move to Sweden with the love of his life, Emma. Already on his first day he has to face new challenges in his adopted country, and above all, he has to meet his girlfriend's strange family. Bruce arrives at the airport where Emma picks him up; as she has rented out her apartment during her time in the USA, they now have to stay with her family until they can find a new place to live.[17] Guest star: Amy Poehler 2 2 "Spraket" "Learn the Language" Carl Astrand Greg Poehler, Josephine Bornebusch, Niclas Carlsson March 28, 2014 July 17, 2014 1.485 2.80[20] Bruce and Emma are trying to adapt to their new lives in Sweden, and are especially frustrated over not having any place for private time with each other. Bruce tries to learn to speak Swedish. He also meets with one of his previous clients, and finds an unexpected friend.[19] Guest star: Will Ferrell 3 3 "Lagenhet" "Proving Love" Carl Astrand Josephine Bornebusch, Niclas Carlsson, Greg Poehler April 4, 2014 July 24, 2014 1.515 2.90[21] Bruce and Emma finally move into Emma's flat in Stockholm and Bruce must get used to the Swedish cultural differences. The couple does not get the reaction they expected from the Swedish Immigration officials when applying for Bruce's residency. Meanwhile, Bruce's belongings arrive from the States, causing more tension in their relationship. Guest stars: Aubrey Plaza, Amy Poehler 4 4 "Farthinder" "Get a Job" Carl Astrand Niclas Carlsson, Greg Poehler, Josephine Bornebusch April 11, 2014 July 31, 2014 1.200 2.52[22] Bruce starts to look for work and a previous client of his, Gene Simmons, finds out that Bruce has moved to Stockholm. Guest star: Gene Simmons 5 5 "Vanner" "Fitting In" Carl Astrand Josephine Bornebusch, Niclas Carlsson, Greg Poehler April 18, 2014 August 7, 2014 0.939 2.19[23] While trying to make new Swedish friends, Bruce instead encounters problems with his older Iraqi friend. Bruce tries to hang out with Viveka in an attempt to get her to accept his and Emma's relationships. Guest stars: Illeana Douglas, Patrick Duffy 6 6 "Foraldrar" "Parents!" Carl Astrand Greg Poehler, Josephine Bornebusch, Niclas Carlsson April 25, 2014 August 21, 2014 1.372 2.32[24] Bruce gets a visit from his parents (Patrick Duffy, Illeana Douglas) who are shocked by life in Sweden. Emma tells Bruce that she believes she is pregnant. Guest stars: Illeana Douglas, Patrick Duffy 7 7 "Lagom" "Homesick" Carl Astrand Greg Poehler, Josephine Bornebusch, Niclas Carlsson May 2, 2014 August 21, 2014 1.347 1.99[24] Amy Poehler offers Bruce a huge raise if he'll go back to New York and resume his old job and when he doesn't accept the offer, she enlists the help of Aubrey Plaza. Plaza then flies to Sweden and begins to stalk Bruce in an attempt to get him to go back. Bruce attempts to hire Swedish celebrities as his clients. Guest stars: Amy Poehler, Aubrey Plaza, Bjorn Ulvaeus, Bjorn Ranelid 8 8 "Forhallanden" "Breakups" Carl Astrand Josephine Bornebusch, Niclas Carlsson, Greg Poehler May 7, 2014 August 27, 2014 (online)[26] 0.711 TBA A family affair stops Bruce and Emma's plans to move back to the United States. Bengt takes advice from Bruce on how to flirt with a woman. Emma allows her friend Marcus (Gustav Roth) to crash on their couch, only for Bruce to later discover he's an ex-boyfriend of hers. Guest star: Malin Akerman[25] 9 9 "Saknad" "Separate Lives" Carl Astrand Peter Arrhenius, Niclas Carlsson, Greg Poehler, Josephine Bornebusch May 14, 2014 August 28, 2014 0.693 1.80[27] Bruce has returned to New York to help Amy Poehler with her financial problems. Emma tries to get her old boyfriend Marcus (Gustav Roth) to move out of her apartment. Wanting to feel young again, Viveka goes out partying with her daughter. Guest star: Aubrey Plaza, Amy Poehler 10 10 "Aterforening" "Home" Carl Astrand Niclas Carlsson, Greg Poehler, Josephine Bornebusch May 14, 2014 August 28, 2014 0.764 1.53[27] Bruce discovers the truth from Aubrey Plaza. Emma and Gustav want to reunite their parents. Bruce goes back to Sweden but encounters problems after landing. Guest stars: Aubrey Plaza, Amy Poehler