Home > Bless This Mess > Season 1 « TV Series Page Bless This Mess: Season 1 (2019) SEASON: Season 1 Season 1 Season 2 Want to see Episode List Season 1 Bless This Mess Critics Consensus Well-written and endearingly down-home, Bless This Mess' greatest gift is the joy of seeing its hilarious and like-able ensemble all in one place. 82% TOMATOMETER Critic Ratings: 11 67% Audience Score User Ratings: 89 NEW More Info × Close Want to see Super Reviewer Submit Super Reviewer Edit Review Episodes 1 Pilot Air date: Apr 16, 2019 In the series premiere, newlyweds Rio and Mike decide to leave New York and move to rural Nebraska to become farmers, only to realize that the farming life is more difficult that they thought. More 2 The Chicken and the Goat Air date: Apr 23, 2019 Rio and Mike spend weeks of researching soil revitalization and developing a plan to make their farm successful, but are forced to find a new strategy when the weather forecast is not in their favor. As Mike tries to focus on addressing the dead soil, Rio attempts to connect with new neighbors at the Bowman's potluck but ends up spicing up her romantic relationship with Mike instead. More 3 The Return of Short Shorts Air date: Apr 30, 2019 Mike attempts to fit in with the Coffee Boys in order to get rid of his old nickname, "Short Shorts," by trying to prove to them that he's a "true farmer." Meanwhile, Rio finally gets Constance to open up to her, and she discovers that Constance has a liking for Rudy. More 4 Predators Air date: May 7, 2019 Rio is having trouble adjusting to social and cultural differences between New York and Nebraska, resulting in a few awkward encounters. Through their wild chase to catch an unwanted predator that is after their chickens, Mike and Rio soon convince Rudy and Beau to step out of their comfort zones by getting them to express their feelings. More 5 In Hot Water Air date: May 14, 2019 In order to afford a new water heater, Rio and Mike must come up with ways to make money since Mike refuses to let Rio's mom, Donna, pay for it. Mike decides to sell their chickens' eggs at the local farmers market; and Rio tries to find new clients for therapy, but the town doesn't seem to want their business. More 6 The Estonian Method Air date: May 21, 2019 Mike and Rio enter the best hen competition at the county fair with their prized chicken. More Bless This Mess: Season 1 Videos 2:52 Bless This Mess: Season 1 Trailer View All Videos (1) Tv Season Info Genre: Comedy Network: ABC Premiere Date: Apr 16, 2019 News & Interviews for Bless This Mess: Season 1 TV Premiere Dates 2019 2019 TV Finale Dates Calendar View All Bless This Mess: Season 1 News Episodes 1 Pilot Air date: Apr 16, 2019 In the series premiere, newlyweds Rio and Mike decide to leave New York and move to rural Nebraska to become farmers, only to realize that the farming life is more difficult that they thought. More 2 The Chicken and the Goat Air date: Apr 23, 2019 Rio and Mike spend weeks of researching soil revitalization and developing a plan to make their farm successful, but are forced to find a new strategy when the weather forecast is not in their favor. As Mike tries to focus on addressing the dead soil, Rio attempts to connect with new neighbors at the Bowman's potluck but ends up spicing up her romantic relationship with Mike instead. More 3 The Return of Short Shorts Air date: Apr 30, 2019 Mike attempts to fit in with the Coffee Boys in order to get rid of his old nickname, "Short Shorts," by trying to prove to them that he's a "true farmer." Meanwhile, Rio finally gets Constance to open up to her, and she discovers that Constance has a liking for Rudy. More 4 Predators Air date: May 7, 2019 Rio is having trouble adjusting to social and cultural differences between New York and Nebraska, resulting in a few awkward encounters. Through their wild chase to catch an unwanted predator that is after their chickens, Mike and Rio soon convince Rudy and Beau to step out of their comfort zones by getting them to express their feelings. More 5 In Hot Water Air date: May 14, 2019 In order to afford a new water heater, Rio and Mike must come up with ways to make money since Mike refuses to let Rio's mom, Donna, pay for it. Mike decides to sell their chickens' eggs at the local farmers market; and Rio tries to find new clients for therapy, but the town doesn't seem to want their business. More 6 The Estonian Method Air date: May 21, 2019 Mike and Rio enter the best hen competition at the county fair with their prized chicken. More Critic Reviews for Bless This Mess Season 1 All Critics (11) | Top Critics (6) | Fresh (9) | Rotten (2) It's a solid 22 minutes of television, offering exactly what's been promised since Elizabeth Meriwether and Lake Bell's sitcom earned a green light, from the promising ensemble to the tried-and-true premise. Apr 17, 2019 | Rating: B- | Full Review… Ben Travers indieWire Top Critic Urban hipsters turn to farm life in promising comedy. Apr 23, 2019 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review… Jenny Nixon Common Sense Media Interesting subplot - sexy magnetism between farmer E Begley Jr. and local cop Pam Grier. Apr 19, 2019 | Full Review… Anne Brodie What She Said The premise is very easy to dismiss, but I'd still recommend sticking with it. Give it a few episodes to find itself. Apr 17, 2019 | Full Review… Dustin Rowles Pajiba Bless This Mess isn't trying to wow you with needless razzle-dazzle. It's just a well-written show with an endlessly likable cast that'll make you smile. Apr 16, 2019 | Full Review… Josh Sorokach Decider The talent behind Bless This Mess is the epitome of competent comedy Apr 16, 2019 | Rating: 7.0/10 | Full Review… LaToya Ferguson Paste Magazine Bell and Meriwether's script has precious little time to set up what the series is going to look like, and therefore gets to quick work making it all happen as soon as possible. Apr 16, 2019 | Full Review… Caroline Framke Variety Top Critic Escapism has its place, but this feels more insubstantial. Apr 16, 2019 | Full Review… Brian Lowry CNN.com Top Critic From the stars to the ensemble to the assembled creative talent, Bless This Mess has the elements to become a pleasant comedy success, but with only the pilot, very hung up on establishing its premise, to go by here, it would require me to project. Apr 16, 2019 | Full Review… Dan Fienberg Hollywood Reporter Top Critic We may not be rewatching "Bless This Mess" in 40 years, but it's worth embracing now. Apr 16, 2019 | Full Review… Robert Lloyd Los Angeles Times Top Critic Bless This Mess is a pleasant enough diversion for the next six weeks. Apr 11, 2019 | Rating: 2/4 | Full Review… Michael Starr New York Post Top Critic View All Critic Reviews (11) Audience Reviews for Bless This Mess: Season 1 Oct 09, 2019 It's a feel-good, easy to watch sitcom. If you're looking for something to unwind to after a stressful day this is a good show. It'll give you a good laugh. Trin B Oct 02, 2019 I utterly LOVE this show. Pure joy to watch. Thank you to everyone involved in putting it together. Norma G Sep 27, 2019 Love the shows premise and actors...Not very good research on the Huskers nor the state lol Jeff N Sep 23, 2019 This show is terrible. Just terrible. Of all the time I've wasted in my life I regret what I spent watching this show the most. Zain J Sep 05, 2019 This show makes me chuckle. Love Lake Bell in particular. I am rewatching episodes again. Danielle M Aug 15, 2019 Clever writing and great delivery timing. Not slapstick or pushy humor which is so very refreshing in this current comedy show climate. Each actor owns their character, even Courtney...😉 Looking forward to season 2. N P Aug 15, 2019 I think this show is hysterical. I haven't laughed this much since Seinfeld and Parks and Rec. I really appreciate that you can even watch it with kiddos. Amy E Jul 24, 2019 Lake Bell is my spirit animal. Never have I found someone who speaks to my generational experience. This is a great, safe, funny show. Dana G Jul 05, 2019 I really like the main couple, but the rest of the characters not so much. Still a pretty good show. Hunter D Jun 23, 2019 I love this show. It's clever, funny, and the actors do a great job. I myself moved from Brooklyn to Nashville TN and now own a cabin in the woods with chickens so I got these jokes on a personal level and LOVE this show. More episodes! More seasons! Leandra C See all Audience reviews News & Features 150 Erotic Movies Ranked worst to best! 2019's Most Anticipated 63 movies coming up this year 200 Essential Movies Chosen by RT staff! 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