Home > Suburgatory > Season 1 « TV Series Page Suburgatory: Season 1 (2011 - 2012) SEASON: Season 1 Season 1 Season 2 Season 3 + WANT TO SEE Episode List All Critics | Top Critics TOMATOMETER 85% Average Rating: 7.4/10 Season Reviews: 34 Fresh: 29 Rotten: 5 Critics Consensus: Suburban satiries are nothing new, but Suburgatory offers enough abrasive wit and left-field jokes to keep it fresh. 83% Average Rating: 7.59/10 Season Reviews: 18 Fresh: 15 Rotten: 3 Critics Consensus: No consensus yet. Critic Consensus: Suburban satiries are nothing new, but Suburgatory offers enough abrasive wit and left-field jokes to keep it fresh. AUDIENCE SCORE 93% Average Rating: 4.3/5 User Ratings: 43 ADD YOUR RATING Share on Facebook Post Want to See Add Rating My Rating × Want to See Post Share on Facebook Episodes 1 Pilot Air date: Sep 28, 2011 Manicured lawns. Cookie-cutter homes. Big lips. Little nose jobs. Synchronized sprinkler systems that erupt at the exact same time. A massive mall, the mecca for mass-consumerism and soggy food-court cuisine. Welcome to the suburbs, heaven for many. But for one teenage transplant from New York City, the suburbs represent her unique version of hell. Forget purgatory -- this is suburgatory. More 2 The Barbeque Air date: Oct 5, 2011 Tessa is horrified when she finds herself unexpectedly attracted to her exact opposite, her jock suburban neighbor Ryan Shay (recurring guest star PARKER YOUNG -- Cupid's Arrow), and George is pressured by the town to throw the perfect barbecue. Recurring guest star ANA GASTEYER appears as Sheila Shay. More 3 The Chatterer Air date: Oct 12, 2011 George joins the PTA (Parent-Teacher Association) and quickly becomes well-liked by the other moms, causing former PTA queen bee Sheila Shay (recurring guest star ANA GASTEYER) to feel threatened. Meanwhile, Tessa joins the school newspaper and helps Malik (recurring guest star MAESTRO HARRELL -- The Wire, Guys Like Us) revamp it into a tabloid-style paper. More 4 Don't Call Me Shirley Air date: Oct 19, 2011 Tessa is excited to see some action in the suburbs when Sheila Shay's (recurring guest star ANA GASTEYER) Shirley Temple doll collection is stolen, but she is not so thrilled at the consequences -- Dallas and Dalia crash at the Altmans' house because they are afraid of being burglarized. More 5 Halloween Air date: Oct 26, 2011 Tessa channels her inner "suburban girl" for a Halloween costume, but it ends up spooking her friends and everyone at school since she reminds them of a recently "departed" resident of Chatswin. And George is determined to prove to Dallas -- who hates Halloween -- that being scared can be fun, but gets a scare of his own when Dallas' husband, Steven Royce (recurring guest star JAY MOHR -- Gary Unmarried, Jerry Maguire, Go), finally comes home from one of his many business trips. More 6 Charity Case Air date: Nov 2, 2011 Irritated by all the cafeteria waste at school, Tessa motivates the student body to get involved with giving back. Unfortunately, their charity of choice involves helping residents of Florida improve their complexions. When Tessa introduces a homeless transsexual to the student body as part of a lesson, they decide that Tessa is really the person in need. Meanwhile, George receives a large dental bill from Noah, which puts a strain on their relationship. More 7 Sweet Sixteen Air date: Nov 16, 2011 When Tessa tells Dallas that she wants a simple get-together for her 16th birthday, Dallas convinces her to let Dalia plan the ultimate birthday extravaganza at the country club, complete with a live performance by her favorite band, specialty drinks and go-go cages. Meanwhile, George throws his back out and Sheila Shay (recurring guest star ANA GASTEYER) takes it upon herself to care for him, even though George is terrified of her. More 8 Thanksgiving Air date: Nov 23, 2011 Depressed that she has to spend Thanksgiving in the suburbs, Tessa convinces Dallas to take her to the city for a girls' day out. During their fun day, they run across George making out with a woman while he was supposed to be working. Angry with George for lying to her, Tessa confronts him during Thanksgiving dinner at the Royces. Meanwhile, Lisa refuses to wear a special dress picked out for her by Sheila (recurring guest star ANA GASTEYER), so Sheila decides to literally turn up the heat. Recurring guest star JAY MOHR appears as Steven Royce. More 9 The Nutcracker Air date: Dec 7, 2011 When Tessa overhears George break up with his girlfriend on Skype, she blames herself for his failed relationship and decides that she's going to get them back together. Unbeknownst to her, though, George is really enamored with Tessa's cute art teacher. He admits to Mr. Wolfe that he's over dating crazy city women, and that he's looking for love in the 'burbs. George decides to embrace the holiday spirit with a tree-trimming party complete with ex-girlfriend, potential new girlfriend and the Royces, and he soon finds himself under the mistletoe with a special someone. Recurring guest star JAY MOHR appears as Steven Royce. More 10 Driving Miss Dalia Air date: Jan 4, 2012 When Tessa gets her driver's license, she is hired by Dalia to drive around and stalk Dalia's crush, Scott Strauss (recurring guest star THOMAS McDONELL Prom). As a result, Tessa realizes that she and Scott might have feelings for each other. Meanwhile, George and Noah's relationship is put to the test when George decides he wants to join the local country club. More Show More Episodes Suburgatory: Season 1 Photos View All Photos (140) Tv Season Info A teenage transplant from New York City, Tessa is perfectly at ease navigating the urban jungle she grew up in. So when her single dad, George, relocates her to greener pastures, Tessa goes into culture shock. Genre: Comedy Network: ABC Premiere Date: Sep 28, 2011 Creator: Emily Kapnek Exec. Producers: Emily Kapnek, Michael Fresco Cast Jeremy Sisto as George Altman Jane Levy as Tessa Altman Cheryl Hines as Dallas Royce Alan Tudyk as Noah Werner Carly Chaikin as Dalia Royce Allie Grant as Lisa Shay Rex Lee as Mr. Wolfe Ana Gasteyer as Sheila Shay Maestro Harrell as Malik Davis Chris Parnell as Fred Shay Katelyn Pacitto as Kaitlyn Parker Young as Ryan Shay Kara Pacitto as Kenzie Abbie Cobb as Kimantha Edward Padilla as Javier Alicia Silverstone as Eden Jay Mohr as Steven Royce Arden Myrin as Jocelyn Evan Arnold as Chef Alan Jamie Denbo as Deena Doogan Thomas McDonell as Scott Strauss Gillian Vigman as Jill Werner Sam Lerner as Evan Bunnie Rivera as Carmen Alex Boling as Alex Todd Sherry as Tom Gloria Votsis as Zoe Joshua Erenberg as A.J. Deena Dill as Bliss Dan Byrd as Josh Sherman Chloe Bridges as Misty Covington Robin Givens as Tulsa Ellen Woglom as Aimee Luiggi Debiasse as Ernesto Wilmer Valderrama as Yoni Tom Yi as Mr. Seigel Jackie Geary as Ms. Evans Burnadean Jones as Marjareen James Lipton as Dr. Richard Rohl Armen Weitzman as Troy Bob Wiltfong as Jason Dan Sachoff as Gary Shay Sharon Brathwaite as Teeny Justin Prentice as Joey Kate Micucci as Cindy Jeremy Howard as Jasper Raymond Ma as Mr. Lee Griffin Matthews as Gladys Jack Walsh as Marty Chad Dashnaw as Dave Donsky Sundra Oakley as Rose Jake Borelli as Boy Jake Richardson as Front Man Maria Russell as Ibiza Courtney Merritt as Jenna Werner Robert Michael Adler as Dr. Roger Alice Lo as Mrs. Lee Dana Powell as Rhonda Hayes MacArthur as Walter Jonathan Slavin as Store Manager Kurt Ela as Technician Christopher Gehrman as Shopkeeper Parisa Fakhri as Dr. Bachman Patrick Rafferty as Chiropractor Gracie Zane as Gabby Miriam Flynn as Helen Jason Matthew Smith as Scotty Sarah Kapp as Girl Brooke Baumer as Lucille Mo Collins as Trish Shay Michael Lerner as Aaron Layneberg Clint J. Palmer as Lucien Barry Livingston as Dr. C.B. Carlisle Courtney Schleinkofer as Waitress Anastacia McPherson as Stripper No. 1 Guy D. Williams as Referee Bambadjan Bamba as Street Vendor Jacqui Holland as Stripper No. 2 Evie Peck as Mrs. O'Brien Rachel Leah Cohen as Waitress Madison Carlon as Shay Niece No. 1 Mike 'The Situation' Sorrentino as DJ Fernando Rivera as Cashier Madeleine Claire as Shay Niece No. 2 Show More Cast Episodes 1 Pilot Air date: Sep 28, 2011 Manicured lawns. Cookie-cutter homes. Big lips. Little nose jobs. Synchronized sprinkler systems that erupt at the exact same time. A massive mall, the mecca for mass-consumerism and soggy food-court cuisine. Welcome to the suburbs, heaven for many. But for one teenage transplant from New York City, the suburbs represent her unique version of hell. Forget purgatory -- this is suburgatory. More 2 The Barbeque Air date: Oct 5, 2011 Tessa is horrified when she finds herself unexpectedly attracted to her exact opposite, her jock suburban neighbor Ryan Shay (recurring guest star PARKER YOUNG -- Cupid's Arrow), and George is pressured by the town to throw the perfect barbecue. Recurring guest star ANA GASTEYER appears as Sheila Shay. More 3 The Chatterer Air date: Oct 12, 2011 George joins the PTA (Parent-Teacher Association) and quickly becomes well-liked by the other moms, causing former PTA queen bee Sheila Shay (recurring guest star ANA GASTEYER) to feel threatened. Meanwhile, Tessa joins the school newspaper and helps Malik (recurring guest star MAESTRO HARRELL -- The Wire, Guys Like Us) revamp it into a tabloid-style paper. More 4 Don't Call Me Shirley Air date: Oct 19, 2011 Tessa is excited to see some action in the suburbs when Sheila Shay's (recurring guest star ANA GASTEYER) Shirley Temple doll collection is stolen, but she is not so thrilled at the consequences -- Dallas and Dalia crash at the Altmans' house because they are afraid of being burglarized. More 5 Halloween Air date: Oct 26, 2011 Tessa channels her inner "suburban girl" for a Halloween costume, but it ends up spooking her friends and everyone at school since she reminds them of a recently "departed" resident of Chatswin. And George is determined to prove to Dallas -- who hates Halloween -- that being scared can be fun, but gets a scare of his own when Dallas' husband, Steven Royce (recurring guest star JAY MOHR -- Gary Unmarried, Jerry Maguire, Go), finally comes home from one of his many business trips. More 6 Charity Case Air date: Nov 2, 2011 Irritated by all the cafeteria waste at school, Tessa motivates the student body to get involved with giving back. Unfortunately, their charity of choice involves helping residents of Florida improve their complexions. When Tessa introduces a homeless transsexual to the student body as part of a lesson, they decide that Tessa is really the person in need. Meanwhile, George receives a large dental bill from Noah, which puts a strain on their relationship. More 7 Sweet Sixteen Air date: Nov 16, 2011 When Tessa tells Dallas that she wants a simple get-together for her 16th birthday, Dallas convinces her to let Dalia plan the ultimate birthday extravaganza at the country club, complete with a live performance by her favorite band, specialty drinks and go-go cages. Meanwhile, George throws his back out and Sheila Shay (recurring guest star ANA GASTEYER) takes it upon herself to care for him, even though George is terrified of her. More 8 Thanksgiving Air date: Nov 23, 2011 Depressed that she has to spend Thanksgiving in the suburbs, Tessa convinces Dallas to take her to the city for a girls' day out. During their fun day, they run across George making out with a woman while he was supposed to be working. Angry with George for lying to her, Tessa confronts him during Thanksgiving dinner at the Royces. Meanwhile, Lisa refuses to wear a special dress picked out for her by Sheila (recurring guest star ANA GASTEYER), so Sheila decides to literally turn up the heat. Recurring guest star JAY MOHR appears as Steven Royce. More 9 The Nutcracker Air date: Dec 7, 2011 When Tessa overhears George break up with his girlfriend on Skype, she blames herself for his failed relationship and decides that she's going to get them back together. Unbeknownst to her, though, George is really enamored with Tessa's cute art teacher. He admits to Mr. Wolfe that he's over dating crazy city women, and that he's looking for love in the 'burbs. George decides to embrace the holiday spirit with a tree-trimming party complete with ex-girlfriend, potential new girlfriend and the Royces, and he soon finds himself under the mistletoe with a special someone. Recurring guest star JAY MOHR appears as Steven Royce. More 10 Driving Miss Dalia Air date: Jan 4, 2012 When Tessa gets her driver's license, she is hired by Dalia to drive around and stalk Dalia's crush, Scott Strauss (recurring guest star THOMAS McDONELL Prom). As a result, Tessa realizes that she and Scott might have feelings for each other. Meanwhile, George and Noah's relationship is put to the test when George decides he wants to join the local country club. More Show More Episodes Critic Reviews for Suburgatory Season 1 All Critics (34) | Top Critics (18) | Fresh (29) | Rotten (5) A mickey-take of American suburbia that doesn't even have the courage of its convictions? Let's call it garbagatory. See what I've done there? Feb 6, 2019 | Full Review… Terry Ramsey Daily Telegraph (UK) Top Critic Suburgatory falls flat -- a flatness that will be accentuated by the smart suburban comedies that bookend it. Sep 28, 2011 | Rating: C | Full Review… Verne Gay Newsday Top Critic Suburgatory, which like its Wednesday night running mates is without a laugh track, has some nice touches in its passably amusing opening episode. It also joins the likes of 2 Broke Girls, Whitney and Free Agents in its zeal to be sexplicit. Sep 28, 2011 | Rating: B- | Full Review… Ed Bark Uncle Barky Top Critic A funny fantasyland in a hilarious family fish-out-of-water tale Sep 28, 2011 | Full Review… Jonathan Storm Philadelphia Inquirer Top Critic What Surburgatory lacks in novelty, it compensates for with a steady stream of gags, splashes of nuance (and nuance's vivid opposite), the comedic flow of Ana Gasteyer and Chris Parnell as the Altmans' neighbors, and an undercurrent of sweetness. Sep 28, 2011 | Full Review… Troy Patterson Slate Top Critic I love the suburban satire, which is old territory made fresh again. Sep 28, 2011 | Rating: A- | Full Review… Matthew Gilbert Boston Globe Top Critic Suburgatory is a painfully slow-paced series that attempts to squeeze laughter out of a setting that's not exactly all that humorous. Feb 7, 2019 | Full Review… Anthony Ocasio ScreenRant The most stylish series since Pushing Daisies, this sitcom starts with a flawed joke...But the cast is great, especially Cheryl Hines...as a mall mom whose sunniness requires a high SPF. Feb 7, 2019 | Full Review… Tom Gliatto People Magazine A large part of the charm of Suburgatory rests on the winning relationship between Tessa and George. There's real feeling there, but also an edge. Feb 7, 2019 | Full Review… Kristen Elizabeth TV Equals Suburgatory is just good fun, offering up plenty of laughs and bringing a fresh dynamic to ABC's family comedies. Feb 7, 2019 | Full Review… Jessica Johnson Time Out Chicago View All Critic Reviews (34) Audience Reviews for Suburgatory: Season 1 Una de mis favoritas. Edison H View All News & Features 150 Erotic Movies Ranked worst to best! 2019's Most Anticipated 63 movies coming up this year 200 Essential Movies Chosen by RT staff! 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