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Season 1 – Punky Brewster

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Punky is a single mother of three trying to get her life back on track when she meets a young girl who reminds her a lot of her younger self.
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Punky Brewster — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

It's delightful to see Soleil Moon Frye again, but with dated plotting and a lack of focus, Punky Brewster can't quite fill her multicolored Cons.

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Robert Lloyd Los Angeles Times 08/04/2021
There's nothing here that strives to be remotely novel. But as a new season of Punky Brewster, it is unimpeachable. And was I moved by the series' climactic reunion? Yes, I was. Go to Full Review Amber Dowling Variety 02/26/2021
There's plenty of original Punky charm to go around. Cynics may cringe at an adult woman boasting about her "Punky power" years later, but Frye's pure commitment to joy (not to mention physical comedy) is as infectious as ever. Go to Full Review Brad Newsome Sydney Morning Herald 02/24/2021
3/5
This new 10-part sequel stays true to the spirit of the original and Frye is a delight once more, giving an infectiously joyous and big-hearted performance as the suddenly middle-aged Punky Brewster. Go to Full Review Polly Conway Common Sense Media 03/08/2021
3/5
Even with lots of nods to the original, and a charming cast of newcomers and original cast members, this series doesn't quite know who it's trying to please. Go to Full Review Joel Keller Decider 02/26/2021
It's got a warmth and sweetness to it that feel genuine. Go to Full Review Roger Catlin rogercatlin.com 02/25/2021
Soleil Moon Frye, who wasn't all that great as the original Punky Brewster is back and not all that much better in her 40s as a grown up "Punky Brewster." Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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04/16/2021 I binged all the episodes in 2 sittings. Surprisingly I like it better than the original, and I grew up watching Punky. It still has the heart, but I think this one is funnier. I like the new kid a lot. And I like punky's 3 kids a lot too. I looove that they normalize the youngest son being into nail polish and fashion. It's refreshing. Kudos to the studio for showing that. I'm into it See more Name S 04/15/2021 "Trying way too hard to be funny and serious." See more 03/20/2021 I really wanted to love this. I tried hard to. But, It's awful. Everything about it is awful. I loved the original show, but this is just terrible. It's missing the soul and character of the original. The chemistry with the original cast was palpable and the writing was much better. You really felt a connection between Henry and Punky. I don't feel that between Punky and Izzy here, at all. Everything in this is hurried and forced and, I don't know if Soleil is just rusty with her acting, but she severely overacts every single line to the point at which I don't even recognize the Punky character. This is not at all how I would imagine Punky acting even as a 40-something and the few times she does something that sort of resembles the Punky we all know, it's hammy and forced. Also, what's with the schizophrenic pretending like Henry is in the room by talking to his photo? Why not just have some moments with his photo in the shot reminiscing about him? Yet another reboot that has disgraced the original... Up next is the Mighty Ducks...let's see how bad that one is... See more 03/14/2021 Not one for wholesome shows (Like Full House🤢) but this one has charm to it. Sat down while kids were watching it and forgot it was reboot. See more 03/13/2021 As an eighties girl, Punky Brewster was the It Girl! The original show was a good example of wholesome, family television. Something we lack now because of the creation of reality TV. I'm very glad she's back as a grown up, and get a chance at a rebirth of what family television was all about! PUNKY POWER!!! See more 03/07/2021 Love it! The quirkiness is the nostalgia. If you loved the original, you'll love the updated version. Don't listen to the "official" critics, we all know they don't really know. See more Read all reviews
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Soleil Moon Frye

Punky Brewster

Cherie Johnson

Cherie

Quinn Copeland

Izzy

Lauren Lindsey Donzis

Hannah

Oliver De Los Santos

Daniel

Noah Cottrell

Diego

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Feb 25, 2021 Pilot Punky is now a single mother of three trying to get her life back on track when she meets a girl who reminds her of her younger self. Details Episode 2 Aired Feb 25, 2021 Making Room for Izzy Punky and her family have to figure out where Izzy is going to sleep in their apartment; after a surprise call from her long-absent mother, Punky has to decide whether she's ready to see her again. Details Episode 3 Aired Feb 25, 2021 Two First Dates Punky and Hannah venture into the dating world at the same time, prompting Hannah to pull away from her mom until a mishap brings them closer together; when Travis gets writer's block, Izzy helps him write a song. Details Episode 4 Aired Feb 25, 2021 Under the Influence Punky finds a joint in Hannah's bedroom and worries that Hannah's boyfriend, Sean, is a bad influence; Izzy tries to be the perfect child to avoid getting sent back to Fenster Hall. Details Episode 5 Aired Feb 25, 2021 Looking for Love and a Hat Punky goes out with a musician, upsetting Travis; Izzy loses her beloved cap and the kids have to help her get it back. Details Episode 6 Aired Feb 25, 2021 The Look of Daniel When Daniel wears a sarong to school, Punky and Travis wonder about his gender identity and try to figure out how to get him to open up; Izzy is obsessed with professional wrestling. Details Episode 7 Aired Feb 25, 2021 The Treehouse That Punky Built When Izzy has a mishap in the treehouse, Punky enlists Cherie's help to fix it up for her; Hannah and her friends make a pact to be totally honest with each other, but it backfires. Details Episode 8 Aired Feb 25, 2021 Put a Ring on It When Cherie confides in Punky that she's considering proposing to Lauren, all the talk of marriage stirs up old feelings between Punky and Travis; Diego develops a crush on Hannah's friend, driving Hannah crazy. Details Episode 9 Aired Feb 25, 2021 80s Block Party Punky is thrilled to be planning an '80s-themed block party for her neighborhood, but she finds herself unprepared for her feelings toward Travis and the arrival of her long-absent mother; Izzy loses Brandy. Details Episode 10 Aired Feb 25, 2021 Mother's Day A custody hearing to discuss Izzy's future inspires Punky to finally reconnect with her long-lost mother; with Punky's blessing, Travis heads out on tour with his band. Details

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Season Info

Director
Jonathan Judge
Executive Producer
Steve Amogida, Jim Amogida, Soleil Moon Frye, Tim Pastore, Jimmy Fox, David Duclon, Jonathan Judge
Screenwriter
Steve Amogida, Jim Amogida
Network
Peacock
Rating
TV-PG (D)
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Feb 25, 2021
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