Series synopsis
Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist is an American comedy drama television series that premiered on NBC on January 7, 2020. It ended on May 16, 2021. It was created by Austin Winsberg. It stars Jane Levy, Skylar Astin, Alex Newell and John Clarence Stewart.
After an unusual event, Zoey Clarke, a whip-smart computer coder forging her way in San Francisco, suddenly starts to hear the innermost wants, thoughts and desires of the people around her through popular songs.
Premise
After an unusual event, Zoey Clarke, a whip-smart computer coder forging her way in San Francisco, suddenly starts to hear the innermost wants, thoughts and desires of the people around her through popular songs.
Premise: She can hear the soundtrack of your life.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Jane Levy as Zoey Clarke
- Skylar Astin as Max Richman
- Alex Newell as Mo
- John Clarence Stewart as Simon Haynes
- Andrew Leeds as David Clarke
- Alice Lee as Emily Kang
- Michael Thomas Grant as Leif Donnelly
- Kapil Talwalkar as Tobin Batra
Supporting cast
- Mary Steenburgen as Maggie Clarke
- Lauren Graham as Joan Bennett
- Peter Gallagher as Mitch Clarke
Guest cast
- Adam Beauchesne as MRI Tech
- Connie Chen as Ogling Woman #1
- Karriyma Pekary as Ogling Woman #2
- Carolyn Fluehr as Ogling Woman #3
- Malinda Farrington as Lonely Woman
- Dan Sachoff as Lost Man
- Cindera Che as Old Woman
- Jillian Meyers as Crowd Dancer #1
- Colin Thomson as Bald Man
- Emily Crouch as Crowd Dancer #2
- Nick Baga as Bird Scooter Rider
- Stuti Mandala as Woman Holding Baby
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 25 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 12 | January 7, 2020 | May 3, 2020 |
| Season 2 | 13 | January 5, 2021 | May 16, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pilot A young woman discovers she has the ability to hear the innermost thoughts of people around her as songs and musical numbers. |
January 7, 2020 |
| 2 |
Zoey's Extraordinary Best Friend Zoey tries to figure out how to control her new abilities while navigating her best friends’ romantic feelings for her. A new medical victory for Mitch gives the family hope. |
February 16, 2020 |
| 3 |
Zoey's Extraordinary Boss Zoey must decide whether or not to get involved in her boss Joan's troubled marriage after she hears Joan sing a heart song. Also, Zoey creates a new program for the family to communicate with Mitch, but his first word is not what they expected. |
February 23, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Zoey's Extraordinary Return Zoey returns to the world after an extended time away and discovers that a lot has changed at work and in her personal life in her absence. |
January 5, 2021 |
| 2 |
Zoey's Extraordinary Distraction Zoey's attempts to spend private time with Max are continually thwarted by both Mo and work problems. The Clarke family gets a new guest when Emily's sister, Jenna, comes to "help" with the baby. |
January 12, 2021 |
| 3 |
Zoey's Extraordinary Dreams Zoey is haunted by bad dreams that start to affect her personal life. Jenna helps Maggie find her creative spark again. |
January 19, 2021 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | NBC |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 7, 2020 |
| Last aired | May 16, 2021 |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Friday at 21:00:00 |