Adam Braverman - Recurring Cast

Recurring Cast

• Racquel (Erinn Hayes) is an attractive supermom whose comfortable relationship with Joel and Sydney rubs Julia the wrong way. Racquel had attempted to kiss Joel in the past, but Joel turned her down. She has one daughter, Harmony, who was best friends with Joel and Julia's daughter, Sydney. In order for both of their daughters to continue their close relationship, Joel overlooks the situation and pretends as if the kiss never happened.
• Katie (Marguerite Moreau) was Crosby's girlfriend, who is putting pressure on Crosby to settle down and start a family. She was unaware of Jasmine and Jabbar until the fifth episode. She ended her relationship with Crosby after he revealed his secret about having a son. Although she was upset that he had been secretly spending time with Jabbar for a month and a half, she was more hurt that he did not introduce Jabbar to her when they met at the recording studio.
• Dr. Pelikan (Tom Amandes) is the doctor that diagnosed Max Braverman with Asperger's Syndrome and is giving the family guidance on coping with his condition. Kristina refers Julia to Dr. Pelikan when Julia thinks her daughter may also have Asperger's Syndrome. However, Dr. Pelikan tells Julia that Sydney is gifted and acts out because she is simply bored.
• Mark Cyr (Jason Ritter) is Amber's English teacher who has a brief relationship with Sarah. Sarah ended her relationship with him because it hurt Amber's feelings and Sarah wanted to focus on her family. Mark helped Amber study for the SAT after school hours. The two continue their relationship until season 4, episode 10 "Trouble in Candyland", where Mark breaks up with Sarah because of her habit of running away from things that make her feel good about herself.
• Gaby (Minka Kelly) was Max's behavioral aide. Kristina is initially threatened by Gaby's ability to get through to Max. However, Kristina eventually confides in Gaby after having a breakdown. Adam finds Gaby partying at a Mexican restaurant and taking shot after shot of tequila. He is amazed that Gaby shows up to work the next day without a hair out of place. She sleeps with Crosby and in the aftermath quits her job as Max's behavioral aide.
• Steve Williams (Asher Book) was Haddie's boyfriend, whose affections for Amber later caused tensions between Amber, Haddie, and other members of the family. His dad has MS, and he confided in Amber for the first time about his father's condition. He revealed to Amber's mother and uncle about his love for Amber after she ran away.
• Gordon Flint (William Baldwin) was Adam's boss until he sold the company. When Sarah became an intern at Adam's company, she and Gordon became romantically involved, which caused friction between Adam and Sarah.
• Phil Lessing (Phil Abrams) is the husband of Suze Lessing and father to Noah, an Asperger syndrome diagnosed child.
• Suze Lessing (Amanda Foreman) is the wife of Phil Lessing.
• Renee Trussell (Tina Lifford) is Jasmine's mother and Jabbar's grandmother. Jabbar stays with Renee while Jasmine is performing with the dancing troupe. She is very cold and mean towards Crosby and doesn't think he can live up to his promises. Crosby retaliates by tell her that he is not a push over and that he will be for Jasmine and Jabbar. Renee smiles and congratulates on Crosby's mature behavior.
• Alex (Michael B. Jordan) is Haddie's on again, off again boyfriend, whom she met while she volunteering at the soup kitchen he currently manages. He is a recovering alcoholic and three years older than Haddie, so Haddie's parents initially disapprove of the relationship.
• Seth Holt (played by John Corbett from season 2, episode 15; briefly appeared in the pilot episode played by Darin Heames) is a rock musician and Amber's and Drew's father.
• Amy Ellis (Skyler Day) is Drew's current girlfriend as of season 3.
• Zoe (Rosa Salazar) is the "coffee girl" carrying the baby that Julia and Joel plan to adopt.
• Rachel (Alexandra Daddario) was Adam and Crosby's assistant at their recording studio, The Luncheonette. She is passionate about music and dresses provocatively. She is also shown to be a gifted pianist. She kissed Adam, but fears for her job after Adam tells Kristina about it. Kristina resolves the situation by telling Rachel not to ever let it happen again, to which Rachel agrees.
• Ryan (Matt Lauria) is a veteran of the Afghanistan War who becomes friends with Zeek and dates Amber.