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Season 1 – Broke

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Jackie, a single suburban mother, is shocked when her estranged sister, Elizabeth, her sister's outrageously wealthy, big-hearted husband, Javier, and Javier's fiercely loyal assistant/driver/friend, Luis, land on her doorstep in need of a place to live after the couple's money dries up. Though class differences may separate the women, and the size of the house and the number of people living in it will test the limits of family ties, the familial bond of sisterhood might be the catalyst they need to restore their relationship.
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Daniel Fienberg The Hollywood Reporter 04/03/2020
With Camil working his Rogelio magic, Leggero pushing aggressively for chuckles, Diaz's amusingly fresh characterization and fleeting warm-hearted moments, I can see the elements in Broke that might coalesce into something better eventually. Go to Full Review Verne Gay Newsday 03/31/2020
1/4
Please, anything but "Broke." Abby ... us ... especially you all deserve better. Go to Full Review Joyce Slaton Common Sense Media 04/24/2020
3/5
Sweet vibe and great actors elevate predictable sitcom. Go to Full Review Glenn Garvin Reason Online 04/03/2020
Broke crackles with acerbic wit and precision-timed physical humor. Go to Full Review Joel Keller Decider 04/02/2020
We saw glimmers of a good show in the pilot, thanks to showrunners Alex Herschlag and Jennie Snyder Urman's insistence on taking time to build the characters instead of going for cheap gags. Go to Full Review Christopher Stevens Daily Mail (UK) 07/30/2019
4/5
Proper working blokes don't often get a chance to have their say on TV. This dour series goes some way to redressing the balance. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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08/22/2020 I liked it, it was a little crazy humor and we need that sometimes in this day and age. I really enjoyed Pauley Perrette as I have been missing her so much since she left NCIS. Will miss this crazy little show! See more 08/20/2020 Love Natasha Leggero's Roll ❤ See more 08/19/2020 Cringe from beginning to end. Didn't miss much for those who didn't watch. See more 08/09/2020 I have tried several times to watch this show, but the sister and her husband are too annoying. See more 07/23/2020 This show sucks. They should keep Pauley Perrette and get rid of the rest of the cast and it might be fixable. See more 06/28/2020 The writing is so forced in this comedy that even the canned laugh track dropped out of the last few beats of several episodes. Just like the audience, it couldn't finish a full episode either. It's a shame, the cast is talented; but there's no saving this show. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Jaime Camil

Javier

Pauley Perrette

Jackie

Natasha Leggero

Elizabeth

Izzy Diaz

Luis

Antonio Raul Corbo

Sammy

Al Madrigal

Derek

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Apr 2, 2020 Pilot Jackie's sister and outrageously wealthy brother-in-law move in after the couple's money dries up. Details Episode 2 Aired Apr 9, 2020 Jobs Jackie encourages Javier and Elizabeth to get jobs so they can contribute financially to the household; Javier gets work as a ride share driver and Elizabeth is employed as a personal shopper; Jackie worries Sammy will get hurt by Javier. Details Episode 3 Aired Apr 16, 2020 The Dance When Javier and Elizabeth learn their rich friends are in town, they muster up the courage to ask them to pay back the large amount of money they are owed; Jackie complains of being undervalued at work, and Luis convinces her to ask for a raise. Details Episode 4 Aired Apr 23, 2020 Mom's Secret Jackie and Elizabeth are scandalized when they find their mom's secret love letters that suggest she had an affair; Javier takes an unexpected job as a painter. Details Episode 5 Aired Apr 30, 2020 Dates Javier and Elizabeth decide to help Jackie and Luis get back into the dating scene by setting them up on blind dates; Elizabeth struggles to connect with Sammy. Details Episode 6 Aired May 7, 2020 Losing My Religion Jackie gets into an argument with Javier when she discovers he's been taking Sammy to church on Sundays; when Elizabeth attends Luis' spin class, he gets jealous when she garners the attention of the instructor. Details Episode 7 Aired May 14, 2020 Daddy Issues Javier decides to go with Jackie to visit her father in prison and retroactively ask permission to marry Elizabeth so their marriage isn't cursed; Luis teaches Elizabeth to drive and, while picking up Sammy from school, learns Sammy's being bullied. Details Episode 8 Aired May 21, 2020 Soccer When Jackie's angry outburst gets her banned from Sammy's soccer games and the coach quits, Javier steps in to coach the team; Elizabeth tries to teach Jackie mindfulness and encourages her to apologize to the soccer league's commissioner. Details Episode 9 Aired May 28, 2020 Barry's Back When Jackie's ex-husband, Barry, unexpectedly shows up, she seizes the opportunity to gain full custody of Sammy; Javier attempts to find a meaningful birthday gift for his wealthy father. Details Episode 10 Aired Jun 4, 2020 Sammy's Project When Sammy's big idea for his school project fails, his family stays up all night to help him; Jackie and Barry argue over their different parenting styles; Javier and Elizabeth argue about how to plan financially for their future. Details Episode 11 Aired Jun 11, 2020 Cinco de Mayo Jackie secures a liquor sponsor for the Cinco de Mayo party at Mitzy's bar, and Javier is thrilled to be the emcee of the celebration; Jackie gets jealous when she notices Barry flirting with the sponsor representative. Details Episode 12 Aired Jun 18, 2020 The Test Luis' dad, who works for Javier's wealthy father, arrives in town to test how Javier has handled being cut off financially; Elizabeth agrees to help Jackie on a job and runs into her ex-boyfriend. Details Episode 13 Aired Jun 25, 2020 Sammy's Party When Sammy's birthday party location suddenly falls through, the family rushes to set up the celebration in the backyard; Javier and Elizabeth decide to look for their own apartment. Details

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Broke — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Victor Gonzalez, Phill Lewis, James Widdoes, Victor Gonzales, Katy Garretson
Executive Producer
Alex Herschlag, Jennie Snyder Urman, Joanna Klein, Ben Silverman, Jaime Camil, Guillermo Restrepo, Gonzalo Cilley, Maria Lucia Hernandez
Screenwriter
Al Madrigal, Rachel Sweet, Craig Gerard, Grace Parra, Alex Herschlag, Matthew Zinman, Jennie Snyder Urman
Network
CBS
Rating
TV-PG (D|L)
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Apr 2, 2020