Series synopsis
Close Enough is an American comedy animation television series that premiered on HBO Max on July 9, 2020. It ended on April 7, 2022. It was created by J.G. Quintel. It stars Jason Mantzoukas and Danielle Brooks.
A surreal take on transitioning from 20-something to 30-something centering on a married couple juggling such everyday challenges as parenthood, friendship, ham theft, stripper clowns and choosing the right day care.
Premise
A surreal take on transitioning from 20-something to 30-something centering on a married couple juggling such everyday challenges as parenthood, friendship, ham theft, stripper clowns and choosing the right day care.
Premise: Not the perfect family, but they're...
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Jason Mantzoukas as Alex Dorpenberger (voice)
- Danielle Brooks as Pearle Watson (voice)
Guest cast
- J.G. Quintel as Josh Singleton (voice)
- Gabrielle Walsh as Emily Ramirez (voice)
- Jessica DiCicco as Candice Singleton (voice)
- James Adomian as Randy Watson (voice)
- Kimiko Glenn as Bridgette Hashima (voice)
- Judy Greer as Nikki (voice)
- Chris Parnell as Ron (voice)
- Jessica St. Clair as Joy (voice)
- 'Weird Al' Yankovic as Self (voice)
- David Koechner as Wyatt Trickle (voice)
- Wendie Malick as Deborah Trickle (voice)
- Jane Lynch as Barb (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 46 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 15 | July 9, 2020 | July 9, 2020 |
| Season 2 | 16 | February 25, 2021 | February 25, 2021 |
| Season 3 | 15 | April 7, 2022 | April 7, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Quilty Pleasures While working on Candice's class quilt, Josh and Emily get trapped in the underbelly of the Los Angeles fabric district, while Alex and Bridgette prove to be incompetent babysitters. |
July 9, 2020 |
| 2 |
The Perfect House Emily becomes addicted to visiting open houses as an escape from her chaotic home life. |
July 9, 2020 |
| 3 |
Logan's Run'd In a last-ditch attempt to prove they can still party, Emily, Josh, and Alex follow Bridgette to a hot new nightclub. |
July 9, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Josh Gets Shredded After struggling to play with Candice, Josh tries to get fit but overdoes it. |
February 25, 2021 |
| 2 |
Meet the Frackers Randy discovers his birth parents are alive and wealthy. |
February 25, 2021 |
| 3 |
Sauceface Candice becomes the kingpin of an illegal hot-sauce racket. |
February 25, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Where the Buffalo Roam After a major windfall, Josh and Emily decide to take the honeymoon they never had. |
April 7, 2022 |
| 2 |
Venice Vengeance When she and Candice face off against her oldest rival at Venice Beach, Pearle returns to her childhood roots as a Champion Sandcastle Builder. |
April 7, 2022 |
| 3 |
Hellspital The gang begs a seriously ill Alex to seek medical attention, but his fear of doctors causes him to avoid hospitals at all costs. |
April 7, 2022 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | HBO Max |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 9, 2020 |
| Last aired | April 7, 2022 |
| Runtime | 11 minutes |
| Status | canceled |