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Somebody Somewhere (TV series)

Somebody Somewhere is an American comedy drama television series starring Bridget Everett and created by Hannah Bos and Paul Thureen. It premiered on HBO on January 16, 2022. In February 2022, the series was renewed for a second season, which premiered on April 23, 2023.[2] In June 2023, the series was renewed for a third season.[3] In August 2024, it was confirmed the series would end after the third season, and the final season premiered on October 27, 2024.[4]

Somebody Somewhere
GenreComedy drama
Created by
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons3
No. of episodes18
Production
Executive producers
ProducerShuli Harel
Production locationChicago metropolitan area[1]
Camera setupSingle-camera
Running time24–30 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkHBO
ReleaseJanuary 16, 2022 (2022-01-16) –
present

Premise

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Set in Manhattan, Kansas, the series follows Sam as she deals with a midlife crisis after the death of her sister.[1]

Cast and characters

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Main

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Recurring

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  • Mercedes White as Tiffani, a veterinarian and member of Sam and Joel's friend group
  • Kailey Albus as Shannon, Tricia's teenage daughter
  • Josh Bywater as Coop (season 1), Charity's husband
  • Tim Bagley as Brad Schraeder (seasons 2–3), Joel's new love interest
  • Jennifer Mudge as Susan (seasons 2–3), Fred's fiancée
  • Barbara Robertson as Darlene (season 2), Sam's vocal coach
  • Ólafur Darri Ólafsson as Víglundur 'Iceland' Hjartarson (season 3), a man who is renting Sam's family farm home

Production

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In July 2020, HBO ordered Somebody Somewhere to series. The show is inspired by the life of Bridget Everett, who plays the lead role and is also an executive producer.[6] In June 2021, the cast was announced, which included Jeff Hiller, Mary Catherine Garrison, Danny McCarthy, Mike Hagerty (in his final acting role before his death in May 2022), Murray Hill, Jon Hudson Odom, and Heidi Johanningmeier.[5] In February 2022, HBO renewed the series for a second season.[7]

The series was filmed in suburban Chicago, primarily in Lockport and Warrenville. The creators chose Chicago as a filming location because of the talent pool available; Hannah Bos said, "We cast a lot of roles out of Chicago, and the talent pool was insane. It was exciting to have so many choices for so many roles. I'm biased because I love the Chicago style of acting — which I feel is very grounded, very real, very nuanced — and we had many wonderful actors to draw on to fill our world in."[1]

In June 2023, HBO renewed the series for a third season.[3] In August 2024, it was confirmed the series would end after its third season.[4]

Episodes

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SeasonEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
17January 16, 2022 (2022-01-16)February 27, 2022 (2022-02-27)
27April 23, 2023 (2023-04-23)May 28, 2023 (2023-05-28)
37[8]October 27, 2024 (2024-10-27)December 8, 2024 (2024-12-08)[8]

Season 1 (2022)

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No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateU.S. viewers
(millions)
11"BFD"Jay DuplassHannah Bos & Paul ThureenJanuary 16, 2022 (2022-01-16)0.202[9]
22"Knick-Knacks and Doodads"Robert CohenHannah Bos & Paul ThureenJanuary 23, 2022 (2022-01-23)0.113[10]
33"Egg Shells"Robert CohenPatricia BreenJanuary 30, 2022 (2022-01-30)0.093[11]
44"Feast of St. Francis"Robert CohenPatricia BreenFebruary 6, 2022 (2022-02-06)0.082[12]
55"Tee-Tee Pa-Pah"Jay DuplassHannah Bos & Paul ThureenFebruary 13, 2022 (2022-02-13)0.118[13]
66"Life Could Be a Dream"Robert CohenPatricia BreenFebruary 20, 2022 (2022-02-20)0.142[14]
77"Mrs. Diddles"Jay DuplassHannah Bos & Paul ThureenFebruary 27, 2022 (2022-02-27)0.159[15]

Season 2 (2023)

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No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateU.S. viewers
(millions)
81"NNP"Robert CohenHannah Bos & Paul Thureen and Bridget EverettApril 23, 2023 (2023-04-23)0.144[16]
92"#2"Robert CohenLisa KronApril 30, 2023 (2023-04-30)0.181[17]
103"SLS"Robert CohenRachel AxlerMay 7, 2023 (2023-05-07)N/A
114"Keys Phone Cash ID"Jay DuplassHannah Bos & Paul Thureen and Bridget EverettMay 14, 2023 (2023-05-14)0.153[18]
125"NMB NMP"Lennon ParhamRachel AxlerMay 21, 2023 (2023-05-21)0.119[19]
136"Manhappiness"Lennon ParhamLisa KronMay 28, 2023 (2023-05-28)0.123[20]
147"To Ed"Jay DuplassHannah Bos & Paul ThureenMay 28, 2023 (2023-05-28)0.105[20]

Season 3 (2024)

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No.
overall		No. in
season		Title [8]Directed byWritten by [21]Original air date [8]U.S. viewers
(millions)
151"Margarini"Robert CohenHannah Bos & Paul Thureen and Bridget EverettOctober 27, 2024 (2024-10-27)0.103[22]
162"Dinky Dinkies"Robert CohenLisa KronNovember 3, 2024 (2024-11-03)0.090[23]
173"Porch Lyfe"Robert CohenLennon ParhamNovember 10, 2024 (2024-11-10)0.112[24]
184"What if it spreads?"Jay DuplassHannah Bos & Paul Thureen and Bridget EverettNovember 17, 2024 (2024-11-17)0.074[25]
195"Num Nums"TBALisa KronNovember 24, 2024 (2024-11-24)TBD
206"As Much as I Like Not Feeling"TBALennon ParhamDecember 1, 2024 (2024-12-01)TBD
217"Agg"TBAHannah Bos & Paul Thureen and Bridget EverettDecember 8, 2024 (2024-12-08)TBD

Reception

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Critical response

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On Rotten Tomatoes, the first season holds a 100% approval rating based on 30 reviews, with an average rating of 8.6/10. The site's critical consensus reads, "Led by a captivating Bridget Everett, Somebody Somewhere explores the human condition with tenderness, grace, and warmth."[26] On Metacritic, the first season has a score of 86 out of 100, based on 12 reviews, indicating "universal acclaim".[27] Richard Roeper of the Chicago Sun-Times gave it a perfect four-star review and wrote that the series "is a superb and instantly engrossing work, with [Bridget] Everett delivering a knockout performance."[28]

On Rotten Tomatoes, the second season holds a 100% approval rating based on 20 reviews, with an average rating of 9/10. The site's critical consensus reads, "Somebody Somewhere captures the bittersweet beauty of life in all its minutiae, never forgetting to laugh in the face of adversity."[29] On Metacritic, the second season has a score of 93 out of 100, based on 6 reviews, indicating "universal acclaim".[30] Coleman Spilde of The Daily Beast wrote that the second season "confirms the series as one of the decade's finest, thanks to its delightful ensemble cast and a knack for fleshing out life's minutiae, with gravity and irreverence in equal measure."[31]

On Rotten Tomatoes, the third season holds a 100% approval rating based on 18 reviews, with an average rating of 9.3/10. The site's critical consensus reads, "Authentic and revelatory to the very end, Somebody Somewhere's final season fittingly feels like a casual hangout with the dearest of friends."[32] On Metacritic, the third season has a score of 89 out of 100, based on 6 reviews, indicating "universal acclaim".[33] Aramide Tinubu of Variety gave it a highly positive review, calling it "just as magical as ever" and that the series "is a stunningly honest depiction of friendship, grace and courage."[34]

Accolades

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Year Ceremony Category Recipient(s) Result Ref.
2022 Dorian Awards Best LGBTQ Show Somebody Somewhere Nominated [35]
Best Unsung Show Nominated
TV Lead Performance Bridget Everett Won
Best TV Supporting Performance Jeff Hiller Nominated
Best TV Musical Performance "Don't Give Up" Nominated
Gotham Independent Film Awards Breakthrough Series – Short Form Somebody Somewhere Nominated [36]
Hollywood Critics Association Awards Best Cable Series, Comedy Nominated [37]
Best Actress in a Broadcast Network or Cable Series, Comedy Bridget Everett Nominated
Best Directing in a Broadcast Network or Cable Series, Comedy Jay Duplass (for "Tee-Tee Pa-Pah") Nominated
Humanitas Prize Comedy Teleplay Hannah Bos & Paul Thureen (for "B.F.D.") Nominated [38]
Television Critics Association Awards Individual Achievement in Comedy Bridget Everett Nominated [39][40]
Peabody Awards Entertainment Somebody Somewhere Nominated [41]
2023 American Film Institute Awards Top 10 Television Programs of 2022 Somebody Somewhere Won [42]
Independent Spirit Awards Best Lead Performance in a New Scripted Series Bridget Everett Nominated [43]
Best Supporting Performance in a New Scripted Series Jeff Hiller Nominated
2024 Critics' Choice Awards Best Actress in a Comedy Series Bridget Everett Nominated [44]
Peabody Awards Entertainment Somebody Somewhere Won [45]

Notes

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  1. ^ Johanningmeier is credited with the main cast in select episodes of season 2 for use of her likeness.

References

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