Although thirteen segments were produced. NBC canceled the series after 8 shows. The entire series aired on the A&E cable network from September 15 - December 8, 1985.
The title of the show, United States, referred to the literal 'state of being united'. In this case, being married. This short-lived show was unique in television history as it was a sitcom which was shot directly on videotape but without a studio audience or laugh track.
Beau Bridges (Richard Chapin) and Helen Shaver (Libby Chapin) later played another married couple, Simon and Cathy Kress, in Sandkings (1995).