Season 1 – Sunnyside

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Sep 2019

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14 Reviews

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Garrett Modi, the youngest Queens councilman ever elected, was a rising star in New York politics until he was pushed out of office after a very public fall from grace. Now, with his reputation in shambles, Modi is forced to move in with his sister Mallory until he can figure out a way to redeem himself and earn a paycheck. An unexpected opportunity emerges when he's hired by a quirky and diverse group of idealists -- hardworking Griselda, cab driver Hakim, crazy-rich siblings Mei Lin and Jun Ho, American-raised Moldovan Brady, and dive bar DJ Drazen -- to help them achieve their dream: citizenship.

Critics Consensus

Sunnyside settles for broad comedy over the specific insights its subject matter craves, shortchanging its superb cast and timely topics in the process.

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Daniel D'Addario

Variety

09/26/2019

As a depiction of activism and making change, the promising Sunnyside pilot makes a strong case that it begins with one's neighbors, and builds out a neighborhood well worth watching.

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Mike Hale

New York Times

09/26/2019

The pilot has some of the loose rhythm of "Parks and Recreation" but not much of the cleverness. Garrett's shallowness is shallowly drawn, and the study group he reluctantly takes on feels like a holding cell of immigrant clichés.

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Sulagna Misra

AV Club

09/25/2019

If Sunnyside leans into spontaneity and surprises-just as Community quickly turned away from Britta and Jeff to focus on the most chemistry-laden couple on the show, Troy and Abed-then it could evolve into a show worth sticking with.

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Markie Robson-Scott

The Arts Desk

03/17/2020

3/5

Sunnyside, named after an ethnically diverse district of Queens, is forced, shallow and only mildly funny.

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Kristi Turnquist

Oregonian

11/07/2019

It's also well intentioned, but on the earnest side.

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Marty Brown

Common Sense Media

10/22/2019

3/5

Ambitious immigration comedy has charm, diverse cast.

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12/03/2019

Absolutely hilarious. It was a mistake to cancel this show

11/19/2019

It's bad. Real real bad. I got a couple eps in but then I couldn't watch anymore.

11/09/2019

This show is actually hilarious. The two twins are incredibl

11/02/2019

Boring, not funny at all. Cheesy hack "comedy".

10/08/2019

Great to see a show with diversity, a current topic with comedic overtones, yet seems to stay clear of being political. I'm interested to see the characters develop. Seems like it could become a multicultural version of that old (but great) show Cheers. Kal Penn always delivers off-beat comedy with his matter of fact style.

10/07/2019

It's a feel good comedy that deals with immigration and friendship. The episodes get funnier as the show finds its feet and the ensemble cast is really good. Definitely worth sticking around for.

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Kal Penn

Garrett Modi

Joel Kim Booster

Jun Ho

Kiran Deol

Mallory Modi

Dianna Maria Riva

Griselda

Samba Schutte

Hakim

Poppy Liu

Mei Lin

Episode 1

Aired Sep 26, 2019

Pilot

A former New York City councilman finds his calling when he meets a group of immigrants in search of the American dream.

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Episode 2

Aired Oct 3, 2019

The Ethiopian Executioner

Garrett and Griselda suspect Hakim is involved in something suspicious; Brady takes refuge in Jun Ho and Mei Lin's high-society life.

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Episode 3

Aired Oct 10, 2019

Dr. Potato

Garrett and the gang race all over the city, desperately trying to locate Drazen; Hakim and Mallory entertain an unexpected guest at her apartment.

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Episode 4

Aired Oct 17, 2019

Mondale

Garrett helps Mei Lin and Jun Ho prepare for a visit from their father; Griselda's son, Erik, stages a musical in the bar, much to Hakim and Brady's dismay.

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Episode 5

Aired Oct 24, 2019

Schnorf Town

Garrett gives Diana some media training as she tries to pass a new bill; with Brady's help, Hakim finds a creative new way to practice medicine.

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Episode 6

Aired Oct 31, 2019

Skirt-Skirt!

Garrett must grapple with friends from his past at the bar's Halloween party; Mei Lin and Jun Ho feud over the party theme.

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Episode 7

Aired Nov 7, 2019

Pants Full of Sandwiches

Griselda runs into marriage trouble when preparing for her spousal green card interview; Brady tries to teach Jun Ho and Mei Lin how to live on a budget; Garrett reconnects with his ex.

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Episode 8

Aired Nov 14, 2019

Too Many Lumpies

It's Thanksgiving and Garrett and Mallory come to terms with how their parents raised them as first-generation Americans. Brady and Hakim take a trip to the grocery store. Mei Lin and Jun Ho learn about the factory-farming industry.

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Episode 9

Aired Nov 21, 2019

Sigma Triangle Squiggly Thing

Brady's fraternity decides to take a trip to Cabo, giving Brady the dilemma of whether he should tell them about his DACA status; Jun Ho and Mei Lin teach Griselda self-care.

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Episode 10

Aired Nov 28, 2019

I Don't Know Her

Garrett heads to the wilds of Staten Island to get one of Diana's bills passed; Hakim and Griselda convince the twins to become politically active.

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Episode 11

Aired Dec 5, 2019

Multicultural Tube of Meat

Garrett goes on a listening tour and contemplates another run for office; the gang welcomes back an old friend who makes an unexpected decision.

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