Lucky Louie is an American television sitcom created by Louis C.K., which aired on HBO for one season in 2006. C.K. stars as the eponymous Louie, a parttime mechanic. The series revolves around the life of Louie, who resides together with his wife, Kim, who's just a nurse, along with also their four-year-old daughter. A first for HBO Louie was filmed before a live studio audience.