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Season 1 – Sunnyside

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36% Tomatometer 14 Reviews 58% Popcornmeter Fewer than 50 Ratings
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.
Sunnyside — Season 1

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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 Sep 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. Go to Full Review Mike Hale New York Times Sep 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. Go to Full Review Sulagna Misra AV Club Sep 25, 2019
B
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. Go to Full Review Markie Robson-Scott The Arts Desk Mar 17, 2020
3/5
Sunnyside, named after an ethnically diverse district of Queens, is forced, shallow and only mildly funny. Go to Full Review Kristi Turnquist Oregonian Nov 7, 2019
It's also well intentioned, but on the earnest side. Go to Full Review Marty Brown Common Sense Media Oct 22, 2019
3/5
Ambitious immigration comedy has charm, diverse cast. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Dec 3, 2019 Absolutely hilarious. It was a mistake to cancel this show See more Nov 19, 2019 It's bad. Real real bad. I got a couple eps in but then I couldn't watch anymore. See more Nov 9, 2019 This show is actually hilarious. The two twins are incredibl See more Nov 2, 2019 Boring, not funny at all. Cheesy hack "comedy". See more Oct 8, 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. See more Oct 7, 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. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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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

Episodes

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. Details 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. Details 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. Details 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. Details 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. Details 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. Details 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. Details 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. Details 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. Details 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. Details 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. Details

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Season Info

Director
Oz Rodriguez, Payman Benz, Linda Mendoza, Polina Diaz
Executive Producer
Matthew Murray, Kal Penn, Mike Schur, David Miner, Dan Spilo, Morgan Sackett
Screenwriter
Daniel Klein, Amy Hubbs, Evan Waite, Damir Konjicija, Matthew Murray, Andy Gosche, Kal Penn, Jay Karas, Aseem Batra, Ayo Edebiri
Network
NBC
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 26, 2019
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