Series Page

Season 1 – Kevin Can F**k Himself

Play trailer

1:25

Jun 2021

Comedy

Drama

Play Trailer

Watchlist

Tomatometer

Popcornmeter

82%

Tomatometer

61 Reviews

66%

Popcornmeter

250+ Ratings

"Kevin Can F... Himself" is a dark comedy that alternates between traditional multi-camera sitcom and single-camera drama. Set in Worcester, Mass., the series follows the journey of Allison McRoberts, a stereotypically smart and beautiful sitcom wife, who is married to Kevin, a husky, self-centered man-child who is clearly punching above his weight. After making a dark discovery, Allison teams up with neighbor Patty O'Connor as she attempts to escape the confines of her life and take control of her fate.

Watch on Fandango

Stream Now

Critics Consensus

Kevin Can F**K Himself's ambitious blend of genres don't always gel, but searing social commentary and a stellar performance from Annie Murphy make for an engaging watch.

Read Critics Reviews

Wenlei Ma

News.com.au

Sep 11, 2021

Kevin Can F**k Himself doesn't just reference sitcom tropes, it weaponises them.

Go to Full Review

Alexandra Heller-Nicholas

ABC Radio (Australia)

Sep 10, 2021

4/5

Murphy's performance as Allison hits exactly the right notes at exactly the right time, and - straddling as it does the fluffiness of the orthodox sitcom with something a little more complex - Kevin Can F**k Himself gets the balance just right.

Go to Full Review

Karl Quinn

The Age (Australia)

Aug 27, 2021

3.5/5

What does intrigue is the way certain elements of this Janus-faced show bleed from one side to the other. The evolution of Patty, and of the relationship between the two women, is fascinating too.

Go to Full Review

Bree Fowler

CNET

Mar 30, 2023

The show is an interesting commentary on comedy and storytelling, but the plot is also just plain good.

Go to Full Review

Bill Brioux

Brioux.tv

Oct 4, 2022

Petersen's Kevin is howlingly offensive... That helps viewers root for Allison, but tilts the table a bit too far to one side.

Go to Full Review

Sarah Ward

Concrete Playground

Jun 25, 2022

There's never been a series on TV quite like Kevin Can F**k Himself... one of the best new shows of 2021.

Go to Full Review

Read all reviews

Kimberly H

@RT35764915 Sep 15, 2026

Five episodes in, and I haven't laughed once. You can't call it a "dark comedy"... It has an interesting premise... to bad they didn't use it the right way.

a P

@Ammurca Aug 17, 2026

I wouldn't expect the average, explosion-seeking American to understand this show (which bears out, judging by the audience ratings)--but this show is a brilliant satire of our culture. It is one of the best serials of all time, in my view. Too bad it only went for two seasons.

Viol8r T

@Viol8r Feb 8, 2025

Divorce seems like the easy option in this dark comedy. The switch from sitcom to drama is extremely brilliant and unique, something I would argue is groundbreaking. The show is a slow burn however, with lots of pointless scenes that make you wonder at times, is Kevin even the bad guy?

Ben N

@Bneffer Dec 22, 2024

This creative show is a great satire on sitcoms and the male/female POV across media. The characters are easy to identify with, while also being nuanced. The 'light' show elements are unrealistic and silly, while the 'dark' are gritty and dressing. I think real life is somewhere in between and I'd venture to say the creators are commenting on that. It's up to us to choose what to do with our perceptions. As for the plot - the show progresses fairly quickly. It's a very different and pokes at the tropes we take for granted about average shows and movies. I enjoyed the ending, and kind of hope it marks the beginning of the end for a genre that is better off dead.

Bria L

@RT35653413 Nov 21, 2024

Watched two episodes. Felt sorry for Kevin. The wife is psycho.

Erica P

@RT09792245 Oct 30, 2024

Wow. I am so impressed with ths show. At first i was confused. i had no idea what i was getting into. i turned it off for a few days after about 5 mins into the first ep. i didnt want to watch a sitcom.... then i seen it pop up on tiktok and decided to continue. im so glad i did!!!! annie is an amazing actress my goodness!!! it really is a must-see. i hope they continue it into a 3rd season.

Read all reviews

Read Less

WRITE A REVIEW

EDIT REVIEW

POST RATING

Valerie Armstrong

Creator

Annie Murphy

Allison McRoberts

Eric Petersen

Kevin McRoberts

Mary Hollis Inboden

Patty O'Connor

Alex Bonifer

Neil O'Connor

Brian Howe

Pete McRoberts

Episode 1

Aired Jun 13, 2021

Living the Dream

Kevin throws his annual "Anniversa-rager" party with help from Patty, Neil and Pete; after Patty reveals the truth about her bank accounts, Allison goes on a bender and makes a decision to take back control of her life.

Details

Episode 2

Aired Jun 13, 2021

New Tricks

Allison witnesses an overdose and has an idea; it's Belichick hoodie day and Kevin feuds with the neighbors over a stolen package; following a mysterious business card, Allison is led to Patty's Salon in town.

Details

Episode 3

Aired Jun 20, 2021

We're Selling Washing Machines

Allison discovers the truth about Patty's Salon; after a fight, Kevin and Neil compete in a chili cook-off; Allison's revenge inadvertently dries up the towns pill supply; Patty almost gets busted in a local pharmacy raid and confides in Allison.

Details

Episode 4

Aired Jun 27, 2021

Live Free or Die

A detective questions Patty about the pharmacy bust; Allison and Patty go on a road trip; Kevin comes up with a new moneymaking scheme in the basement of the McRoberts home; after multiple setbacks, Allison admits the truth about her plan to Patty.

Details

Episode 5

Aired Jul 4, 2021

New Patty

Allison pushes the limits to see what she is capable of; Kevin, Neil and Pete attempt to replace Patty after kicking her out of the group; an ominous Nick shows up at Patty's salon; a new job opportunity opens up for Allison at Bev's Diner.

Details

Episode 6

Aired Jul 18, 2021

The Grand Victorian

Allison and Patty make a deal with Nick; Kevin celebrates his birthday with two dinners; to Patty's surprise, she goes on a date with Tammy at the Vic House; Allison confronts Nick about going through with the plan her way.

Details

Episode 7

Aired Jul 18, 2021

Broken

Nick's timeline shifts as Allison and Patty prepare for the big night; Kevin, Neil and Pete start a band, but Neil gets paranoid that Kevin has other plans when he finds a fertility clinic brochure in the trash; Tammy and Patty get closer.

Details

Episode 8

Aired Jul 25, 2021

Fixed

Detectives question Allison about the night before; after the trauma of the break in, Kevin searches for meaning by running for city council; Kurt plants a seed of doubt, while Allison and Patty deal with the repercussions of their actions.

Details

Better Things

98%

84%

Better Things

Watchlist

TRAILER

for Better Things

Survival of the Thickest

95%

79%

Survival of the Thickest

Watchlist

TRAILER

for Survival of the Thickest

Physical

83%

78%

Physical

Watchlist

TRAILER

for Physical

Shrinking

93%

87%

Shrinking

Watchlist

TRAILER

for Shrinking

Sort Of

100%

82%

Sort Of

Watchlist

TRAILER

for Sort Of

Discover more movies and TV shows.

Kevin Can F... Himself: Season 1 Featurette - The Making of Season 1