We'd lay even odds that there might be a few Breaking Bad die-hards out there who don't realize they're watching Badger week after week in his current gig on CBS' charming sitcom Bob Hearts Abishola. Those who have seen the series from Big Bang Theory mastermind Chuck Lorre know it tells the story of mild-mannered business man Robert "Bob" Wheeler (Billy Gardell) who has a heart attack and proceeds to fall head over heals for his Nigerian cardiac nurse, Abishola (Folake Olowofoyeku). Once out of hospital, the couple struggles to make an honest go of it as friends and family complicate things in unexpected ways. If you've yet to place the face of Matt Jones in the Bob Hearts Abishola landscape, it's because that face is more chiseled than it used to be. Likewise, Jones' physique is leaner even more than when he hoodied-up to play again Badger in El Camino. But yes, that is indeed Jones portraying Bob's younger, quippier, good-time loving brother Douglas Wheeler. And if you've seen even a single one of the series' episodes, you know Jones has done nothing but hone his comedic skills since his Breaking Bad days.
In fact, some might argue Jones is providing Bob Hearts Abishola with some of its biggest laughs, and will almost certainly continue to do so as long as the series is on air. Unfortunately Jones might be among the only funny elements on the show, with some critics believing (via Rotten Tomatoes) Bob Hearts Abishola never does quite enough with its refreshingly progressive setup. Still, it's great to see Jones' star continuing to rise since his Breaking Bad days, and if you call yourself a Badger fan, Bob Hearts Abishola is required viewing.
