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Season 1 – Are You There, Chelsea?

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Inspired by comic Chelsea Handler's book "Are You There Vodka? It's Me, Chelsea," this sitcom features Chelsea (Laura Prepon), a strong-willed bartender in her twenties who takes life by the horns and doesn't apologize for it. She is joined by co-workers and friends who realize she is a force to be reckoned with. Chelsea shares her apartment with shy and sheltered Dee Dee. Handler herself has a recurring role as Chelsea's sister, Sloan, a new mom who shares little in common with her carefree sister.
Are You There, Chelsea? — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Based on Chelsea Handler's bestselling autobiography, Are you there, Chelsea? tries hard, but never matches the book's caustic wit.

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John Griffiths Us Weekly 09/15/2017
2.5/5
The characters, including Chelsea's prissy sister (played by Handler herself), start out too one-note to qualify as must-see. Go to Full Review Ken Tucker Entertainment Weekly 01/11/2012
D+
Numerous remarks about being drunk and approximately 79 euphemisms for the word "vagina," all of which substituted for jokes. Go to Full Review Brandon Nowalk AV Club 01/11/2012
D+
Prepon just doesn't have Handler's facility with arid disdain, and weirder still, Handler herself doesn't even seem to have her voice down on this show. Go to Full Review Robert Canning IGN Movies 01/11/2012
6/10
None of this was clever. And worse, none of it was especially funny. Go to Full Review Rachel Stein Television Without Pity 01/11/2012
Once the initial awkwardness of the first few minutes of the pilot subsided, I actually really enjoyed Chelsea. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Stephen C @bob25009 Jun 27 12 funny episodes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more 01/30/2014 Was not good, didn't find it funny at all. It got cancelled fast! See more Read all reviews
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Laura Prepon

Chelsea

Mark Povinelli

Todd

Chelsea Handler

Sloane

Lauren Lapkus

Dee Dee

Ali Wong

Olivia

Jake McDorman

Rick

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jan 11, 2012 Pilot After getting a DUI, Chelsea and her best friend find a third roommate and an apartment closer to the bar where she works; Chelsea's pregnant sister worries that she can't count on her. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 18, 2012 Sloane's Ex When Sloane's high school boyfriend shows up at the bar, Chelsea can't resist going out with him; Rick tracks down his ex and finds out she is engaged. Details Episode 3 Aired Jan 25, 2012 Believe Chelsea meets a guy (Austin Butler) at Sloane's church group social and decides to set him up with Dee Dee; Rick is excited when his ex-girlfriend (Natasha Leggero) lands a job at the bar. Details Episode 4 Aired Feb 1, 2012 Strays Chelsea, Dee Dee and Olivia try to help when Nikki's (Natasha Leggero) fiance (P.J. Byrne) gets cold feet and disappears; Chelsea tries to find a home for a stray dog. Details Episode 5 Aired Feb 8, 2012 The Gynecologist When Chelsea receives an invitation to go deep-sea fishing with her new doctor and his partner, she asks Nikki and Dee Dee to come along. Details Episode 6 Aired Feb 15, 2012 How to Succeed in Business Without Really Crying When Chelsea starts dating a sensitive customer to help Olivia get a job, she has to figure out how to cut him loose without hurting him. Details Episode 7 Aired Feb 22, 2012 Dee Dee's Pillow Chelsea tries to arrange a meeting between Dee Dee and Mario Lopez; Melvin decides to start dating again and enlists Rick and Todd as his wingmen. Details Episode 8 Aired Feb 29, 2012 Those Damn Yankees Chelsea faces her father's wrath after the minor league baseball player (Wilmer Valderrama) she has been dating is traded to the Yankees; Rick helps out Nikki's grandmother (Estelle Harris). Details Episode 9 Aired Mar 7, 2012 Fired When Rick is promoted at the bar, his management style doesn't sit well with his co-workers; Nikki and Dee Dee go on a cleanse. Details Episode 10 Aired Mar 14, 2012 The Foodie Chelsea meets an attractive and talented chef (Gilles Marini) who starts courting her with rich and sumptuous meals; Olivia tries to help Rick cope when it seems his girlfriend has moved on. Details Episode 11 Aired Mar 21, 2012 Boots Chelsea finds a pair of boots she wants but can't afford; Rick is determined to win a mixologist contest but needs a recipe from Chelsea. Details Episode 12 Aired Mar 28, 2012 Surprise When Sloane's husband calls to announce he is on his way home after she has spent the night drinking with her sister, it's up to Chelsea to get her cleaned up before he arrives. Details

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Dottie Zicklin, Julie Larson, Chelsea Handler, Tom Werner, Mike Clements, Tom Brunelle
Network
NBC
Rating
TV-14 (D|L)
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jan 11, 2012