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Jack Davenport on "Swingtown"
Jack Davenport on "Swingtown" - © CBS
CBS's drama series "Swingtown," from the director of "Big Love" and "Rome," peeks into the shag-carpeted suburban homes of the 1970s to find couples reveling in the sexual and social revolution that introduced open marriages, women's liberation and challenged many conventional wisdoms. During this heady era of provocative change, Susan (Molly Parker, "Deadwood") and Bruce Miller (Jack Davenport, "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest") move their family to an affluent Chicago suburb in search of a different sense of community on "Swingtown."  They look forward to barbecues and get-togethers with their new neighbors on "Swingtown," as well as a change of pace for their teenage daughter and pre-teen son.

Enter Tom (Grant Show, "Melrose Place") and Trina (Lana Parrilla, "24") Decker, a striking, outgoing couple on the hunt who redefine the term "neighborhood watch" on "Swingtown." After a mind-blowing evening with them on "Swingtown," Susan and Bruce realize that couples in this town share much more than recipes, local gossip and a view of Lake Michigan, and are worlds apart from their former conservative neighbors, Janet (Miriam Shor, "Big Day") and Roger (Josh Hopkins, "Brothers & Sisters") Thompson.

Susan's loyal friend Janet is appalled by what she witnesses in this new neighborhood, while Roger, though dutiful to his wife, may be more intrigued than she knows. In a changing social climate - defined by its music, fashion and style - everyone in "Swingtown" is confronted with personal choices, experimentation and shifting attitudes.

Shanna Collins ("Wildfire"), Aaron Howles and Brittany Robertson ("Freddie") also star.

"Swingtown" is produced by CBS Paramount Network Television.  Mike Kelley ("The O.C.") and director Alan Poul ("Six Feet Under") are executive producers for "Swingtown."








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