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Season 1 – GCB

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In this series based on a book by Kim Gatlin, a devastating divorce sends Amanda Vaughn (Leslie Bibb) and her teenage children back to her hometown, where she must face her past. Once the queen of mean, Amanda has changed her ways but it is unclear whether her former classmates are willing to let bygones be bygones or take the opportunity to kick her while she is down. Amanda's former peers who welcome her (or not) back to town include former ugly duckling Carlene Cockburn and Cricket Caruth-Reilly, a tough-as-nails businesswoman whose boyfriend Amanda stole and later married.
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GCB — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Despite its gossipy charms, GCB is too broad and tonally slapdash to offer much redemption for its ensemble of women behaving badly.

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Eric Deggans Tampa Bay Times Dec 4, 2019
Like most network TV, it's contrived, broad and stereotypical. It apes the female-centered, soap opera-style rhythms of Desperate Housewives, while blowing them up to Texas-size proportions. Go to Full Review Alessandra Stanley New York Times Mar 4, 2012
In short, there are some funny lines and a lot of designer shoes, decolletage and choir practice. Go to Full Review Brandon Nowalk AV Club Mar 4, 2012
C-
A soap opera that doesn't go overboard so much as it falls asleep in the sun. Go to Full Review Megan Basham WORLD Jun 22, 2018
After 15 minutes there's no question about the intent of creator Darren Starr (Sex and the City). He aims to paint those who profess Christ with the broadest and ugliest brush he can find. Go to Full Review Mark Dawidziak Cleveland Plain Dealer Mar 4, 2012
Behind all the sparkle and fizzle, this broadly played gossip game is little more than a parade of been-there-dished-that characters marching down well-traveled lanes to a too-familiar beat. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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aya T @ayaueta Feb 27, 2026 Just Love this good christian bitches show. Annie potts n her guns. Chenoweth n her jealous rage n singing. Whats not to love. Bibb from popular trying break into the gcb clique. Only thing missing from texas big 3. Church, guns, n missing football. Met a asian gal from texas who always wore cowboy boots to weddings. Is that a texas thang? Lol See more karah n @Madkar3 Dec 24, 2025 Love the show Dupont know why it had to be cancelled if it offended or dislike the show don't watch it bring out season 2 See more Jan 1, 2020 Gossipy, catty, bitchy fun. So fluffy and entertaining. See more Dec 3, 2017 Being from Texas, I was originally very hesitant about the show. Since moving away, I've heard a lot of the jokes about Texans, and wasn't keen on a show that looked to be catering to extreme stereotypes about Dallas. But from the start, it was better than I had feared, and as the season continued, it just got better. All those reviewers who wrote less than stellar things after the premiere really should have done new ones later on. Yes, it's a little over the top, but then, Texans take pride in that. The amount of character growth from all of them was excellent, and I'll always be disappointed it wasn't renewed for more seasons. Especially with all the story threads left hanging in the finale. See more Jun 21, 2014 Strictly mediocre. It has a bitingly sharp and lurid premise, but it has no idea what to do with it, turning what could have been cutting-edge satire into cheap farce. It's slightly enjoyable, but there's nothing whatsoever compelling or memorable about it. See more Read all reviews
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Leslie Bibb

Amanda Vaughn

Kristin Chenoweth

Carlene Cockburn

Annie Potts

Gigi Stopper

Jennifer Aspen

Sharon Peacham

Miriam Shor

Cricket Caruth-Reilly

Marisol Nichols

Heather Cruz

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Mar 4, 2012 Pilot After her marriage ends in scandal, Amanda Vaughn returns to her hometown with her two teenagers, but not everyone is happy to see her. Details Episode 2 Aired Mar 11, 2012 Hell Hath No Fury Amanda worries that Laura will be branded as less-than-pretty at school; Gigi throws a luncheon to reintroduce Amanda to society; Carlene plots revenge against Amanda; Blake and Cricket disagree; Sharon wonders about Zach. Details Episode 3 Aired Mar 18, 2012 Love Is Patient A seminar forces Amanda to confront the past; Heather goes after Andrew (Tom Everett Scott), a former high school nerd; Carlene meddles in Cricket and Sharon's relationships to distract from her own marital woes. Details Episode 4 Aired Mar 25, 2012 A Wolf In Sheep's Clothing Gigi plans a party for Carlene's uncle (Bruce Boxleitner) and asks guests to dress as their favorite Texan; Amanda works as a consultant for Cricket and Blake's denim line; Zack and Sharon seek counseling. Details Episode 5 Aired Apr 1, 2012 Forbidden Fruit With a little help from her new love interest (Tom Everett Scott), Heather is able to get Sheryl Crow to perform at the annual church fundraiser; Amanda and Carlene find a new reason not to get along. Details Episode 6 Aired Apr 8, 2012 Turn the Other Cheek Sharon is furious when Luke talks Carlene into making Amanda matron of honor for their vow-renewal ceremony; Heather wants to be forgiven; Blake has a special request for Cricket. Details Episode 7 Aired Apr 8, 2012 Sex Is Divine Pastor Tudor surprises the congregation when he tells them to get frisky; Cricket and Blake interview surrogates; Amanda gets a job; Sharon discovers a weight-loss secret. Details Episode 8 Aired Apr 15, 2012 Pride Comes Before a Fall The rivalry between the Rev. Steve and Pastor Tudor leads to Amanda taking charge of the church musical; Cricket and Carlene compete in a sing-off. Details Episode 9 Aired Apr 29, 2012 Adam & Eve's Rib Amanda recruits the ladies for help with a cook-off; Heather meets a sexy butcher (Kevin Alejandro); Cricket makes a deal with a businessman (Grant Bowler); Sharon helps Zack with his dealership woes. Details Episode 10 Aired May 6, 2012 Revelation Carlene and the rest of the ladies run into danger when they go to Juarez for a groundbreaking ceremony; Amanda's suspicions about Luke lead to a discovery about Ripp. Details

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GCB — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Victor Nelli Jr., Paul Holahan, Alan Poul, Randy Zisk, John Scott, Bethany Rooney, Matt Shakman
Executive Producer
Darren Star, Robert Harling, Aaron Kaplan, Alan Poul
Screenwriter
Robert Harling, Henry Alonso Myers, Gretchen J. Berg, Jordon Nardino, Laurie McCarthy, Veronica Becker, Robert Sudduth, Andy Reaser, Sarah Kucserka
Network
ABC
Rating
TV-PG (D|L)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Mar 4, 2012
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