Home > Work in Progress > Season 1 « TV Series Page Work in Progress: Season 1 (2019) SEASON: Season 1 Season 1 Season 2 Want to see Episode List Season 1 Work in Progress Critics Consensus As radically hilarious as it is relatably uncomfortable, Work in Progress is a stunning debut from co-creator and star Abby McEnany. 100% TOMATOMETER Critic Ratings: 23 65% Audience Score User Ratings: 71 More Info × Close Submit review Want to see Submit review Super Reviewer Super Reviewer Tap to review this movie Review this tv season Edit Review Super Reviewer Rate this season Oof, that was Rotten. Meh, it passed the time. It’s good – I’d recommend it. Awesome! So Fresh: Absolute Must See! What did you think of this tv season? (optional) Submit Continue Super Reviewer Step 2 of 2 How did you get your ticket? Submit By opting to have your ticket verified for this movie, you are allowing us to check the email address associated with your Rotten Tomatoes account against an email address associated with a Fandango ticket purchase for the same movie. You're almost there! Just confirm how you got your ticket. Super Reviewer Rate this season Oof, that was Rotten. Meh, it passed the time. It’s good – I’d recommend it. Awesome! So Fresh: Absolute Must See! What did you think of this tv season? (optional) Submit How did you get your ticket? Submit By opting to have your ticket verified for this movie, you are allowing us to check the email address associated with your Rotten Tomatoes account against an email address associated with a Fandango ticket purchase for the same movie. Episodes 1 180 Almonds Air date: Dec 8, 2019 Abby begins an existential life evaluation vowing mortal consequences after 180 days. Her therapist checks out mid-session and a first date turns into a confrontation with the woman responsible for ruining her life. More 2 176, 172, 171 Air date: Dec 15, 2019 Chris takes Abby to a hip, sex-positive, 'queer wonderland' for their second date. More 3 162 Air date: Dec 22, 2019 Chris and Abby have a Bacchanalian day of various meals. More 4 161, 153, 137, 122, 106, 105, 104, 102 (We're Still Counting Almonds.) Air date: Dec 29, 2019 Abby navigates public restrooms at a Dolly Parton concert, and learns about humanity in the process. More 5 66, 65, 64, 62 Air date: Jan 5, 2020 A medical emergency brings Abby and Campbell's friendship into focus and Abby reveals her biggest secret to Chris. More 6 15, 14 Air date: Jan 12, 2020 Edward and Carol Lynn get married; Danger Zone shares a moment; Abby defies Chris's request. More 7 14 , 12, 11, 10 Air date: Jan 19, 2020 Having ignored the advice of her friends, Abby finally confesses the truth to Chris after a painting puts her in a trance. More 8 3, 2, 1 Air date: Jan 26, 2020 Abby attends Julia's "This American Life" show. More Work in Progress: Season 1 Videos 2:30 Work in Progress: Season 1 Featurette - Abby McEnany Talks Origin Story 2:19 Work in Progress: Season 1 Episode 1 Sneak Peek - Abby's Got A Date 0:30 Work in Progress: Season 1 Episode 1 Trailer 2:15 Work in Progress: Season 1 Trailer 2:04 Work in Progress: Season 1 Episode 2 Sneak Peek - Abby's Impromptu Therapy Session 0:29 Work in Progress: Season 1 Episode 2 Trailer 1:53 Work in Progress: Season 1 Episode 5 Sneak Peek - Danger Zone 1:02 Work in Progress: Season 1 Episode 6 Sneak Peek - I Don't Think a Xanax Was Enough 0:29 Work in Progress: Season 1 Episode 6 Trailer 0:30 Work in Progress: Season 1 Episode 5 Trailer View All Videos (18) Tv Season Info Genre: Comedy Network: Showtime HDTV Premiere Date: Dec 8, 2019 Creators: Abby McEnany, Tim Mason Exec. Producers: Abby McEnany, Tim Mason, Lilly Wachowski, Lawrence Mattis, Josh Adler, Ashley Berns Cast Abby McEnany as Abby Karin Anglin as Alison Julia Sweeney as Julia Theo Germaine as Chris Celeste Pechous as Campbell News & Interviews for Work in Progress: Season 1 What’s the Hellfire Club? Stranger Things Season 4 To Reveal All View All Work in Progress: Season 1 News Episodes 1 180 Almonds Air date: Dec 8, 2019 Abby begins an existential life evaluation vowing mortal consequences after 180 days. Her therapist checks out mid-session and a first date turns into a confrontation with the woman responsible for ruining her life. More 2 176, 172, 171 Air date: Dec 15, 2019 Chris takes Abby to a hip, sex-positive, 'queer wonderland' for their second date. More 3 162 Air date: Dec 22, 2019 Chris and Abby have a Bacchanalian day of various meals. More 4 161, 153, 137, 122, 106, 105, 104, 102 (We're Still Counting Almonds.) Air date: Dec 29, 2019 Abby navigates public restrooms at a Dolly Parton concert, and learns about humanity in the process. More 5 66, 65, 64, 62 Air date: Jan 5, 2020 A medical emergency brings Abby and Campbell's friendship into focus and Abby reveals her biggest secret to Chris. More 6 15, 14 Air date: Jan 12, 2020 Edward and Carol Lynn get married; Danger Zone shares a moment; Abby defies Chris's request. More 7 14 , 12, 11, 10 Air date: Jan 19, 2020 Having ignored the advice of her friends, Abby finally confesses the truth to Chris after a painting puts her in a trance. More 8 3, 2, 1 Air date: Jan 26, 2020 Abby attends Julia's "This American Life" show. More Critic Reviews for Work in Progress Season 1 All Critics (23) | Top Critics (11) | Fresh (23) | Rotten (0) "Work in Progress" isn't very funny, but it has plenty of heart thanks to co-creator Abby McEnany's performance. Dec 17, 2019 | Full Review… Neal Justin Minneapolis Star Tribune Top Critic The series never loses sight of its premise, though it remains bleak without beating you over the head. Dec 12, 2019 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review… Steven Scaife Slant Magazine Top Critic The most radical queer show to ever make its way to television. Dec 9, 2019 | Rating: A- | Full Review… Jude Dry indieWire Top Critic In many ways, Work in Progress is a familiar entry in an established genre: it's an indie comedy by and about a clever, dyspeptic misfit looking for love. Dec 16, 2019 | Full Review… Emily Nussbaum New Yorker Top Critic "Work in Progress," co-written by Lilly Wachowski, moves along at a rapid clip, with some snappy one-liners, most of them uttered by Abby and by Celeste Pechous, who plays her best friend, Campbell. Dec 17, 2019 | Full Review… Michael Starr New York Post Top Critic I like the way [Abby] McEnany plays it short and sweet. The dialogue is crisp and some of her scenes are almost monologues, sardonic commentary on where she finds herself at that instant. Dec 17, 2019 | Full Review… Graeme Blundell The Australian Top Critic At a time when every series is struggling to stand out and make a mark, Work In Progress does so quietly, beautifully, effortlessly. Jan 13, 2020 | Rating: A- | Full Review… Pilot Viruet TV Line Work in Progress's debut is smart, full of heart, and very funny. Dec 17, 2019 | Full Review… Julianne Escobedo Shepherd The Muse/Jezebel One of the most honest and funny shows we've seen all year. Dec 10, 2019 | Full Review… Joel Keller Decider Mature comedy is honest, irreverent, and heartfelt. Jan 17, 2020 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review… Melissa Camacho Common Sense Media With buttery, wry humor, the series digs at the loneliness and isolation one can feel as a queer person under capitalism. Jan 18, 2020 | Full Review… B.L. Panther The Spool A lot of teachable moments come about so organically on Work in Progress, and I hope that becomes a mainstay. Dec 17, 2019 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review… Erin Allen Tell-Tale TV View All Critic Reviews (23) Audience Reviews for Work in Progress: Season 1 1h ago Amazing.Great cast and comedic timing. Diane M 5h ago Dealt with mental health, queerness, fatness, and inter generational relationships like no other show has. Wonderful. Final episode was a bit of a turn/pivot. Looking forward to strong Season 2. Hank T 11h ago Funny, touching, sad all at the same time. Brilliant Rebecca K 12h ago Loved every minute. Watched it over again and new laughs (the lamp post is closed so where am I ?) The break up scene with snow and that last fucking almond! Oh, did I tell everyone , spoiler alert? I hope Abby returns to BS next season, it works if you work it! Mary B 13h ago This show is amazing. Hilarious and sad, uncomfortable and hysterical. I've rarely seen a show that can actually make me laugh and cry at the same moment...this one did. The scene in the washroom at ravinia did. The whole wedding episode did. Fantastic performances throughout. Bobby V 2d ago There are good honest moments, it helps me have a little better perspective of my gender fluid friends and my friend struggling with mental illness. It's a comforting and engaging show! Amanda H 4d ago Complete boring garbage William20 N Jan 22, 2020 If there were 20 more episodes of this show I would binge watch them right now. I am totally in love with these characters. Jamie T Jan 20, 2020 a sjw production, i don't like it Andres S Jan 15, 2020 Very good. Funny and strangely poignant. Hal D See all Audience reviews 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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