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Season 1 – Abby's

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The oddball cast of characters that hang out at Abby's believe everyone needs a bar to call home. Theirs just happens to be an unlicensed watering hole in Abby's backyard, where the drinks are cheap and the laughs abound. But what really makes this place so special is Abby. She's a tough cookie with no time for nonsense. She doesn't allow cellphones, earning a seat at the bar takes time, and losing a challenge means drinking a limey, sugary, non-beer cocktail -- and her regulars wouldn't have it any other way.
Abby's — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Despite some early watered down humor, Abby's brims with potential thanks to its easy going, goofy sensibility and a perfectly cast Natalie Morales.

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Carmen Phillips Autostraddle 10/27/2021
Pour me another of those Santa's Sweaty Christmas Suit shots. I can't wait to see what happens next. Go to Full Review Erik Adams AV Club 03/29/2019
B-
While it doesn't have everyone around the bar figured out, the sight of Morales so at home on a show with her name in the title is worth raising a glass to. Go to Full Review Ben Travers IndieWire 03/29/2019
C+
If "Abby's" is judged purely by modern standards, it may not live long enough to make the necessary adjustments. Go to Full Review Brian T. Carney Washington Blade 12/07/2022
The new show is funny and fast-paced and should age well, unlike the allspice vodka the characters are forced to drink in the second episode. Go to Full Review Randy Dankievitch Tell-Tale TV 06/03/2019
4/5
Maybe, when rewatching the series in a few years, these episodes will just feel like ordinary chapters of the short-lived saga. Go to Full Review Dustin Rowles Pajiba 04/17/2019
They're delivering punchlines, but the characters themselves have not evolved beyond their pilot characterizations. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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09/26/2019 It was a funny show that I wanted more of. please bring back. See more 08/29/2019 Wish this kept running. Most new comedies have an aspect of them that feels depressing after continued watching. This did not. Maybe because it's not trying to make you lean in one political direction or to subtly condemn anyone on a psychological level. I even identify with Bill a lot in his humbling moments, and he's the most condemn-able character...and I still didn't feel icky. The characters are given a chance to be human. The writers actually write with love. The acting is spot on. The comedic timing is excellent. The characters are developed well. It's amazing that it's as entertaining as it is by just being filmed in the one location to a live outdoor audience. This makes it extra relaxing! Perfect show to watch after a long, stressful day. Make more relaxing shows people!! See more 06/25/2019 Bring this show back. I'm a die hard sitcom lover in a day and age where most of them sucks. This has real potential with a great cast!!!! Bring it back for one more season at least See more 06/14/2019 is this supposed to be comedy? See more 05/31/2019 Sorry but the last show I'm watching while hearing audience laughter is Big Bang Theory and that's on its way out. Nothing against the actors, they're good. Laugh tracks and live audiences are just meh now, save audiences for talk shows. See more 05/31/2019 is this even a comedy show? don't waste your time See more Read all reviews
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Natalie Morales

Abby

Nelson Franklin

Bill

Kimia Behpoornia

Rosie

Jessica Chaffin

Beth

Leonard Ouzts

James

Neil Flynn

Fred

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Mar 28, 2019 Pilot Abby's unlicensed backyard bar hits a major snag when new landlord Bill, who recently inherited the house from his deceased aunt, shows up and proposes major changes. Details Episode 2 Aired Apr 4, 2019 Rule Change Abby and Bill clash when Bill proposes a change to one of the coveted bar rules; facing an impasse, the two appeal to the bar regulars to help settle their dispute. Details Episode 3 Aired Apr 11, 2019 Free Alcohol Day When a secret about Abby's dating history is revealed, Beth worries she might not be as close to Abby as she had hoped; the gang enjoys a few too many drinks thanks to a visit from a liquor promoter. Details Episode 4 Aired Apr 18, 2019 Book Club Abby, Beth and the gang encourage a reluctant Fred to start dating when it's revealed he has a crush on a bar patron. Details Episode 5 Aired Apr 25, 2019 Mail Bin Abby finds a letter from her estranged father in a pile of unopened mail and opens up to the group about their fraught relationship. Details Episode 6 Aired May 2, 2019 Liquid Courage James gets offered a new position at work that he worries he's not qualified for, so Abby serves up some tequila shots to get him to accept the promotion; when James gets a little too much liquid courage, he offends Abby's neighbor. Details Episode 7 Aired May 9, 2019 Soda Gun When Abby and Bill hire a professional repairman to fix the broken soda gun that Fred installed, they're surprised by the repercussions; James takes a stab at the emergency plan for the bar. Details Episode 8 Aired May 30, 2019 Backup Bill offends Abby when he innocently steps in to resolve an issue with unruly customers; James accidentally breaks Beth's beloved mug but refuses to confess. Details Episode 9 Aired May 30, 2019 Rosie's Band Abby finally allows Rosie's band to perform at the bar; when the band isn't exactly what Abby hoped it would be, she has trouble telling Rosie the truth. Details Episode 10 Aired Jun 13, 2019 The Fish When Bill admits to the group that he has Padres season tickets behind home plate that he lost in his divorce, the gang forces him to invite his ex-wife to the bar to reclaim the tickets. Details

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Season Info

Director
Pamela Fryman, Shaun Diston, Beth McCarthy-Miller, Phill Lewis, Betsy Thomas
Executive Producer
Josh Malmuth, Mike Schur, David Miner
Screenwriter
Josh Malmuth, Phill Lewis, Chelsea Devantez, Noah Garfinkel, Russ Finkelstein, Niki Schwartz-Wright, Betsy Thomas, Taylor Cox, Marc Muszynski, Jacquie Walters
Network
NBC
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Mar 28, 2019