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Season 1 – American Auto

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The offbeat executives and employees of a major automobile company in Detroit try to adjust to a rapidly shifting industry. New CEO Katherine Hastings, whose bold leadership and business savvy is only slightly offset by her complete lack of knowledge about cars, must steer a crew of diverse characters and opinions in an audacious new direction if they want to keep up with the times -- while dealing with all the issues of life in the modern workplace. From the corporate offices to the factory floor, they'll pull out all the stops to make it work... if they can get out of their own way.
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American Auto — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

While American Auto's hijinks don't bode well for the future of Payne Motors, they promise a hilarious sitcom with a solid foundation.

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John Doyle Globe and Mail 01/18/2022
A mad satire of corporate life, it is mainly set in the boardroom, where executives prove daily that they know nothing. It's got the contemporary, socially aware vibe of Superstore and has the same creative team. Go to Full Review Brian Tallerico RogerEbert.com 01/04/2022
[A] smart, promising show. Go to Full Review Angie Han The Hollywood Reporter 12/14/2021
Can't help but feel like an unofficial companion piece to Spitzer's Superstore - but from the other end of the corporate hierarchy. Go to Full Review Dustin Rowles Pajiba 01/12/2022
It's smart and very funny after only three episodes, so if it gets an opportunity at a second season, I can only see it getting better. Go to Full Review Matt Roush TV Insider 01/11/2022
I wouldn't buy a used car from these people, but I'll relish watching them dig their own graves in a future auto graveyard. Go to Full Review Melissa Camacho Common Sense Media 01/06/2022
3/5
This offbeat, albeit formulaic series features an ensemble cast of semi-competent employees negotiating workplace issues while trying to keep their inept company afloat. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Kim B @RT86564524 Nov 20 It’s a shame the network didn’t give this show a chance. All the characters are likable, even the characters we’re not necessarily supposed to like. They’re all written well and perfectly acted. The episodes were topical, had humor and heart. This show was infinitely better than Animal Control, which, shockingly got another season, so sad I’ll never find out what happens with Sadie and Jack. See more robert h @RT06836278 03/05/2023 Look forward to each episode to see what these goofs get up to this time. The actors are superb. See more Torren S @RT80667949 01/22/2023 It lives up to Superstore Definitely not as Good But It is still great to go from Superstore to the complete opposite at corporate Superstore was a 5 Star this is 4. See more y y @RT47987283 04/25/2022 I would cancel American Auto. (1) The scripts seemed dated. Motor vehicle manufacturers are avidly producing electric vehicles. (2) I dislike some of the characters' actions often. I prefer a lead character I can sympathize with. See more 03/31/2022 LOVE! You will not stop laughing when watching this show! All the characters balance each other out so well that the show is realistic and very funny! See more 03/17/2022 Love it and can see it getting better as we get to know the characters more. Reminds me of Better off Ted, which I miss! See more Read all reviews
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Justin Spitzer

Creator

Ana Gasteyer

Katherine

Jon Barinholtz

Wesley

Harriet Dyer

Sadie

Humphrey Ker

Elliot

Michael Benjamin Washington

Cyrus

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Dec 13, 2021 Pilot Payne Motors gets a new CEO on the same day they're rolling out a new self-driving -- and problematic -- vehicle. Details Episode 2 Aired Dec 13, 2021 White Van Katherine deals with the PR fallout of a serial killer driving a Payne; Jack tries to figure out his role in the company. Details Episode 3 Aired Jan 4, 2022 Earnings Call Katherine promises a big announcement on her first quarterly earnings call; Jack and Elliot negotiate a contract with the line-workers union. Details Episode 4 Aired Jan 11, 2022 The $10k Car Sadie and Cyrus struggle with how honest to be about Katherine's car idea; Elliot pawns his vicious dog off on Dori. Details Episode 5 Aired Jan 18, 2022 Millbank, IA The group travels to Iowa for the opening of a new factory. Details Episode 6 Aired Jan 25, 2022 Commercial Katherine and the team reshoot a commercial to make it more inclusive of the LGBTQ+ community. Details Episode 7 Aired Feb 1, 2022 Recall The executives realize a Payne vehicle may have a faulty part and debate whether to issue a recall. Details Episode 8 Aired Feb 22, 2022 Employee Morale Katherine and the team attempt to boost employee morale after the Payne CFO announces his resignation. Details Episode 9 Aired Mar 1, 2022 Charity Dinner The group attends the annual Payne Foundation Fundraising Gala; Katherine suspects her job may be in jeopardy; Wesley deals with a family rivalry. Details Episode 10 Aired Mar 8, 2022 Profile When a TV newsmagazine films a segment on Katherine, the team struggles to portray her in a positive light while avoiding "gotcha" questions. Details

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Season Info

Director
Lauren Ludwig, Jeffrey Blitz, Kim Nguyen, Matt Sohn, Randall Keenan Winston, Heather Jack, Phil Traill
Creator
Justin Spitzer
Executive Producer
Justin Spitzer, Jeffrey Blitz, Aaron Kaplan, Dana Honor
Screenwriter
Kyle Mack, Justin Spitzer, Eric Ledgin, Shirin Najafi, Bill Chais, Elena Crevello, Albertina Rizzo, Maxwell Theodore Vivian
Network
NBC
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Dec 13, 2021
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