Series synopsis
Suburgatory is an American comedy television series that premiered on ABC on September 28, 2011. It ended on May 14, 2014. It was created by Emily Kapnek. It stars Jane Levy, Jeremy Sisto, Carly Chaikin and Allie Grant.
Single father George Altman is doing his best to raise his sixteen-year-old daughter Tessa in the big city. When he discovers a box of condoms in her bedroom, though, he decides the time has come to move her to a more wholesome and nurturing environment: the suburbs. But behind the beautiful homes and perfect lawns lurk the Franken-moms, spray tans, nose jobs, and Red Bull-guzzling teens who have nothing in common with Tessa. It’s a whole new world, one that makes George wonder if they haven’t j ...
Premise
Single father George Altman is doing his best to raise his sixteen-year-old daughter Tessa in the big city. When he discovers a box of condoms in her bedroom, though, he decides the time has come to move her to a more wholesome and nurturing environment: the suburbs. But behind the beautiful homes and perfect lawns lurk the Franken-moms, spray tans, nose jobs, and Red Bull-guzzling teens who have nothing in common with Tessa. It’s a whole new world, one that makes George wonder if they haven’t jumped out of the frying pan and into the fire.
Premise: Escape is not an option.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Jane Levy as Tessa Altman
- Jeremy Sisto as George Altman
- Carly Chaikin as Dalia Royce
- Allie Grant as Lisa Shay
- Cheryl Hines as Dallas Royce
- Alan Tudyk as Noah Werner
- Rex Lee as Mr. Wolfe
- Ana Gasteyer as Sheila Shay
Supporting cast
- Chris Parnell as Fred Shay
Guest cast
- Gillian Vigman as Jill Werner
- Malin Åkerman as Alex
- Dan Byrd as Josh Sherman
- Robin Givens as Tulsa
- Natasha Leggero as Nora
- Dana Powell as Rhonda
- Adam Kulbersh as Mr. Simpkin
- Adam Godley as Mr. Jacobs
- Evan Arnold as Chef Alan
- Gilland Jones as Amber
- Thomas McDonell as Scott Strauss
- Emily Alyn Lind as Nadia Nergen
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 57 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 22 | September 28, 2011 | May 16, 2012 |
| Season 2 | 22 | October 17, 2012 | April 17, 2013 |
| Season 3 | 13 | January 15, 2014 | May 14, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pilot Tessa and her father experience culture shock when they move out of New York and into a house in the suburbs. |
September 28, 2011 |
| 2 |
The Barbecue Surprised Tessa realizes she is attracted to her jock suburban neighbor; George feels pressured to throw the perfect barbecue. |
October 5, 2011 |
| 3 |
The Chatterer When George joins the PTA, he becomes well-liked by all the moms, which has Shelia (Ana Gasteyer) feeling threatened. Meanwhile, Tessa joins the school newspaper and with some help, turns it into a tabloid-style paper. |
October 12, 2011 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Homecoming Tessa returns to Chatswin after spending summer with her grandmother; George finds Tessa's renewed interest in her mother threatening; Tessa signs up for the Fall Follies; Noah and Dallas compete for Carmen. |
October 17, 2012 |
| 2 |
The Witch of East Chatswin When Tessa convinces Delia and her friends to think up feminist-inspired Halloween costumes, she attracts the attention of the Chatswin witch; Noah and George dress as each other; George misunderstands when Dallas asks him out. |
October 24, 2012 |
| 3 |
Ryan's Song Lisa agrees to help him with Tessa; Dallas invites her life coach along on her first date with George; Tessa baby-sits with Opus. |
October 31, 2012 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
No Me Gusta, Mami George hopes to rebuild his relationship with Tessa; upset about George and Dallas' breakup, Dalia shuns her mother. |
January 15, 2014 |
| 2 |
Victor Ha Affected by empty-nest syndrome, Fred and Sheila take in a foster child; Tessa tries to disrupt George and Dalia's friendship. |
January 22, 2014 |
| 3 |
Open Door Policy When George lets himself go after the breakup, a worried Tessa calls on George's dad for help; Tessa learns Ryan will be bringing his new girlfriend home. |
January 29, 2014 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ABC |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 28, 2011 |
| Last aired | May 14, 2014 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | Canceled |
| Schedule | Wednesday at 20:30:00 |