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Season 1 – Children Ruin Everything

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Astrid and James struggle to hold onto their identities while raising their two young children in the city.

Critics Reviews

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Robert Lloyd Los Angeles Times 08/08/2023
There are new generations of parents arriving all the time, and why should they not have a show that understands their yearnings? Go to Full Review
Stephanie Morgan Common Sense Media 09/21/2023
4/5
A delightfully candid and witty series that fearlessly delves into the complexities of parenthood. The likable couple at the center of Children Ruin Everything tackles the challenges of raising kids with humor and genuine support for each other. Go to Full Review
Neely Swanson Easy Reader (California) 07/28/2023
If bland is what you’re looking for, this is your show. Go to Full Review
Bill Brioux Brioux.tv 08/30/2022
The series is part Bundys, part Modern Family and makes a compelling argument for birth control. Go to Full Review
Joel Keller Decider 05/16/2022
It tries really hard to keep things down to earth. Go to Full Review
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Audience Reviews

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Zane T @ZaneThind Dec 29 If you're a parent who's having trouble with their kids then this show is perfect for you as the characters will feel very relatable to you. For people who are not parents this is a good watch for preparation to become one but also because of the comedy and how relatable in general the characters feel. The setting as well feels very real world and not some over the top block buster which makes the connection deeper. See more Caragh W @RT44439461 01/30/2025 Funny, entertaining, modern are a few words to describe this show. See more Lauren C @RT08692130 11/06/2024 I liked the concept but the acting is so bad and forced. The parents are just clichés without any nuance and their chemistry is non existent. The worst acting has to be Marla, the boss. While I appreciate that sitcoms aren’t meant to be totally realistic, Marla is overacting and reminds me of an over the top drag queen performance, despite that not being what the character is. I feel this character adds nothing to the show, just annoys me. The parents struggle with time and managing the kids but the mum always has perfect beach waves and heavy make up. Again I get it’s a sitcom so it’s not meant to be 100% accurate, but maybe a “perfect messy bun” might be a better option. Some of the storylines in the episodes are ok, I like the premise and has potential but the cast acting and performance ruins it, oddly enough it’s not the child actors ruining everything in this scenario See more Snjezana @RT20213750 02/02/2024 Has potential, but seems forced and unnatural at times. Children are unfortunately not the best actors, and husband's boss is very annoying character. I have a feeling that every 'family situation' is created based on some witty parenting tweet/tick tock. Also, parents are working with 3 children, but always well put together (mom's hair, makeup, outfits) and in a good mood and ready for romance at any given moment...hmm. See more Dave F @RT10036668 07/25/2023 Based on watching the first 2 episodes on the CW, this show is great! Funny, witty, family appropriate, especially those with kids. Meaghan Rath rocks as the mom, and Aaron Abrams is also good as the dad. Plot situations are funny and relevant to today. Can't wait for more episodes to be released. See more Patty U @PattyU69 11/05/2022 We adore this show. It's hilarious with a great touch of reality that kids are often wild cards and not everything or everyone is perfect. The cast are fantastic. See more Read all reviews
Children Ruin Everything — Season 1

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jan 12, 2022 Meals James and Astrid try to have a nice family dinner to celebrate a special occasion, but their young children make it challenging. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 19, 2022 Bodies Pressured to not look like a dad for an upcoming work event, James takes his kids out on a shopping trip. Details Episode 3 Aired Jan 26, 2022 Intimacy James and Astrid attempt to get some alone time, but the kids keep getting in the way; Dawn and Bo renew their vows. Details Episode 4 Aired Feb 2, 2022 Truth While Astrid is away on a business trip, James struggles to keep the Tooth Fairy tradition alive. Details Episode 5 Aired Feb 9, 2022 Sick Day Despite getting sick, Astrid and James have to organize a kids birthday party and Felix seems to be growing up faster than Astrid thought. Details Episode 6 Aired Feb 13, 2022 Road Trip As they race against time, The Berneys struggle to survive a chaotic road trip to Manitoulin Island. Details Episode 7 Aired Feb 16, 2022 Death Following a brush with death, James and Astrid realize they need to make a death plan, including finding legal guardians for Felix and Viv. Details Episode 8 Aired Feb 23, 2022 Space Frustrated over their cluttered home full of kids' stuff, James and Astrid decide to purge. Details
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Season Info

Director
Renuka Jeyapalan, Melanie Orr
Executive Producer
Mark Montefiore, Meaghan Rath, Chuck Tatham
Screenwriter
Andrew De Angelis, Courtney Jane Walker, Kurt Smeaton, Anita Kapila
Network
The Roku Channel
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jan 12, 2022