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Season 1 – Ordinary Joe

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Life is all about the choices one makes -- and sometimes, what one does in a single moment can change everything. Joe Kimbreau faces one of these decisions at his college graduation, leading to three parallel stories that diverge from that night. Each path finds Joe with a different career -- as a nurse, a police officer or a rock star -- along with different friendships, relationships and family lives, showing the unexpected ways things change -- and stay the same. But when it comes down to it, there is no "right" choice; no matter what happens, Joe's life is always messy, exciting, tough, unpredictable -- and beautiful.
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Critics Consensus

Ordinary Joe has an appealing start and premise, but it's hard to see whether it's triple timelines will add up to a satisfactory season of television.

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Mike Hale New York Times 10/11/2021
Once you've figured out the plots, though, you see that they're all generic dramedy setups (at this point, anyway), and the triple plotting doesn't give the actors time to build real characters. Go to Full Review Inkoo Kang Washington Post 10/11/2021
This "Sliding Doors" for the world's most boring guy keeps adding up to less than the sum of its parts. Go to Full Review Angie Han The Hollywood Reporter 10/01/2021
It all works well enough for now, in large part because Wolk makes for such an eminently likable lead. Go to Full Review Matt Roush TV Insider 01/03/2022
Is this anything-but-ordinary drama trying too hard, following a man (James Wolk) on three different life paths? At least it's trying. We're still intrigued. Go to Full Review Kristi Turnquist Oregonian 10/11/2021
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Will I watch it again? Yes, to see if the show can move beyond its premise, and get into some actually absorbing drama. Go to Full Review Dustin Rowles Pajiba 10/11/2021
It's not a "great" show - and the writing can be wobbly at times - but it's not a bad one, either. It's a feel-good melodrama designed to elicit tears of both the happy and sad variety. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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05/19/2022 *SOMEWHAT OF A SPOILER* I really really like this show and how it highlights disability equality, that's the most important thing! I love how it's like three storylines in one and the acting is AMAZING. My only dislikes are the sterotypes and "woke shit." I like how it talks about the real problems in the world but it's starting to pass the line of "woke nation" and that's getting pretty annoying to see in every single tv show and movie. If they steer away from that my review would be better. Also annoying how in today's age you can't watch a show or movie without someone cheating. For once, I thought I'd be able to watch a show that didn't involve cheating in one of the marriage storylines since the romance and true love was so hopeful in the beginning but of course it was in both. Nevertheless, please come out with a season 2 and take the feedback of the viewers!! See more 02/10/2022 Great show. Not your same old, same old. Can't wait for season 2. See more 01/29/2022 A must see show! I know some find it difficult to follow, but it makes perfect sense if you put your phone down and focus. This is not a show for multi-tasking! See more 01/26/2022 Love the show! It really requires some thought, unlike most tv shows these days, which probably means it won't be renewed. Too bad. The actors do an excellent job of playing different roles. I hope it survives to season 2. See more 01/19/2022 The writing is so creative! I love when the lives of all three Joe's intersect, like they did during the 9/11 Memorial. Please keep it around for another season! See more mary m @elm79 01/19/2022 This show is so awesome! You have to pay attention to the show to keep track of everything but it is totally worth your time. See more Read all reviews
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James Wolk

Joe Kimbreau

Charlie Barnett

Eric Payne

Elizabeth Lail

Jenny Banks

Natalie Martinez

Amy Kindelan

Brandon Sutton

Barrett Blankenship

Gabrielle Byndloss

Mallory

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 20, 2021 Way Leads on to Way After his college graduation, Joe Kimbreau is faced with a pivotal decision that steers his life down three drastically different paths. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 27, 2021 Requiem With the anniversary of 9/11 approaching, all three Joes grapple with the emotions that come with the day; Cop Joe and Amy pursue a romance, but Music Joe and Amy's marriage is clouded by a big secret; Nurse Joe and Jenny have a breakthrough. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 4, 2021 Happy Birthday Jenny Jenny Banks' birthday gives everyone something to celebrate; Music Joe crashes Jenny's party while Amy is in full campaign mode; Nurse Joe and Christopher try to plan the perfect cake for Jenny; Cop Joe and Amy take a big step in their relationship. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 11, 2021 Shooting Star Each Joe must come to terms with an unfamiliar and challenging feeling; Music Joe enlists help to look for his son; Cop Joe navigates the aftermath of a shooting; Nurse Joe and Jenny discuss a big career opportunity. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 18, 2021 Mask On Mask Off Halloween events affect each world in profoundly different ways; while some are putting on a mask to hide from reality, others are shedding theirs and confronting past choices. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 25, 2021 Always Do the Right Thing With Jenny out of town for work, Nurse Joe faces the challenges of parenting Christopher alone; Music Joe brings unexpected attention to his son, Zeke; Cop Joe and Amy struggle with a major decision that could upend their world. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 1, 2021 The Letter The origins of Joe Kimbreau's three paths are revisited in greater detail over graduation weekend in 2011. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 15, 2021 Reset Music Joe struggles to support Amy through a devastating loss; after Cop Joe and Amy's decision to turn Bobby in, they both face unexpected blowback; Nurse Joe helps someone from his past; Jenny tries to impress her law professor. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 22, 2021 Thankful Cop Joe navigates a tense Thanksgiving dinner with his family; Music Joe battles his feelings of betrayal in order to help Amy's campaign; Nurse Joe and Jenny decide to hire outside help for Chris as they prepare for their first Thanksgiving apart. Details Episode 10 Aired Jan 3, 2022 Snow Globe Gwen reconnects with an old flame; Cop Joe and Amy push each other to confront some hard truths; Music Joe's world is rocked when Amy discloses a big secret; Nurse Joe and Jenny readjust to being long distance after spending the holidays as a family. Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 10, 2022 Calling an Audible Music Joe is invited to sing the national anthem at the Giants game, Cop Joe bonds with a new friend over their shared love of football and Nurse Joe and Jenny each get a win of their own. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 17, 2022 Whiteout A blizzard forces each Joe to confront the limits of his own control; Music Joe goes full rock star mode while on tour alone; a family secret threatens Cop Joe and Amy; Nurse Joe and Jenny each have cause to celebrate but are unable to be together. Details Episode 13 Aired Jan 24, 2022 Aftermath Cop Joe tries to impress Amy's family; Nurse Joe takes an important road trip with Chris; Music Joe hits rock bottom. Details

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Season Info

Director
Chris Koch, Barbara Brown, Shaz Bennett, Peter Sollett
Executive Producer
Russel Friend, Garrett Lerner, Matt Reeves, Adam Kassan, Rafi Crohn, Howard Klein, Adam Davidson
Screenwriter
Russel Friend, Sylvia Batey Alcalá, Garrett Lerner, Ian Deitchman, Simran Baidwan, Peter Hedges, Maya Dunbar, Joelle Garfinkel, Kristin Rusk Robinson
Network
NBC
Rating
TV-14 (L|V)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 20, 2021