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Season 1 – Somebody Somewhere

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The Peabody Award-winning and critically acclaimed series follows Sam, a true Kansan on the surface who, beneath it all, struggles to fit the hometown mold and its expectations. As she grapples with loss and acceptance, Sam finds a saving grace in singing. It leads her on a journey to discover herself and a community of outsiders who don't fit in but don't give up, proving that finding like-minded people and a voice is always possible. The series explores the themes of change and growth against all odds.
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Somebody Somewhere — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Led by a captivating Bridget Everett, Somebody Somewhere explores the human condition with tenderness, grace, and warmth.

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Inkoo Kang The New Yorker 06/02/2023
Guided by its relaxed plotting, Somebody Somewhere is the kind of deceptively simple show where its finely calibrated creative decisions are rendered invisible. Go to Full Review Andrew Male The Times (UK) 08/05/2022
Not a laugh-riot then, but a naturalistic small-town drama about family, friendship and grief with a flawless supporting cast... Go to Full Review Lili Loofbourow Slate 04/06/2022
Somebody Somewhere is, despite some depressive trappings, a shockingly optimistic series whose small but frankly rather revolutionary thesis is that you can not only go home again but find a way to actually belong. Go to Full Review Dónal Lynch Sunday Independent (Ireland) 01/29/2024
This clever and funny story of a woman losing purpose as she returns to her hometown takes that particular skill to new and brilliant levels. Go to Full Review Kevin Fallon The Daily Beast 12/27/2022
Bridget Everett is a force. Go to Full Review Michael Frank Paste Magazine 08/16/2022
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Though not extraordinary in its portrayal of these characters, the series excels in its tangible sense of humanity, looking at this town with extreme care. Sam deserves to be loved, just like everyone else in Somebody Somewhere. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Nanette K. @NoNoNanny Feb 17 It was one of the best series. Funny, heartwarming! See more Matheus F @matheusf_neto Sep 21 Bridget Everett and Jeff Hiller are perfect. See more Geoff L @Geoffreynd Mar 5 Characters are cringy See more paul b @Pauljoburns 02/05/2025 This series is extremely good not quite like anything else I’ve seen recently See more Camille H 01/24/2025 Hilarious, moving, and real dialogue that I would have watched 15 seasons of. I’m sad it was canceled but so grateful for being lucky enough to experience this. See more Izzy R 12/22/2024 Simple show, love it! See more Read all reviews
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Hannah Bos

Creator

Paul Thureen

Creator

Bridget Everett

Sam

Jeff Hiller

Joel

Mary Catherine Garrison

Tricia Miller

Danny McCarthy

Rick

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jan 16, 2022 BFD Devastated by the recent loss of her sister, an increasingly unmoored Sam receives an unexpected lifeline from her co-worker Joel. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 23, 2022 Top of the World Sam begins to bond with members of choir practice, but her friendship with Joel is threatened over outlooks on their future; after a disappointing review and a concerning visit to her parents' house, Sam seeks help from someone close to Holly. Details Episode 3 Aired Jan 30, 2022 Egg Shells Sam and Joel go on a mission to uncover the source of Rick's sudden windfall; choir rehearsals give Sam the courage to share his worries about his mother, Mary Jo, with his father, Ed. Details Episode 4 Aired Feb 6, 2022 Feast of St. Francis After Pastor Deb asks for an impromptu meeting, Joel prepares for the worst and promptly breaks out in a vicious neck rash; with money tight, Sam gets creative in sourcing a solution for the upcoming corn harvest and confronts Rick. Details Episode 5 Aired Feb 13, 2022 Tee-Tee Pa-Pah As a tornado touches down, Sam weathers a different kind of storm with Tricia. Details Episode 6 Aired Feb 20, 2022 Life Could Be a Dream After receiving shocking news about her job, Sam reevaluates her life. Details Episode 7 Aired Feb 27, 2022 Mrs. Diddles In her quest to inspire Joel, Sam recruits a small team to help and reveals a new potential location for choir practice; on a purple party bus, Sam realizes just how far she's come. Details

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Somebody Somewhere — Season 1

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Season Info

Creator
Hannah Bos, Paul Thureen
Executive Producer
Paul Thureen, Hannah Bos, Carolyn Strauss, Jay Duplass, Mark Duplass, Mel Eslyn, Patricia Breen
Network
HBO
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jan 16, 2022