Series synopsis
SMILF is an American comedy drama television series that premiered on Showtime on November 5, 2017. It ended on March 31, 2019. It was created by Frankie Shaw. It stars Frankie Shaw, Miguel Gómez, Samara Weaving and Alexandra Mary Reimer.
A raw and honest comedic look at a single, 20-something from Southie whose desires for relationships, sex, and a career collide with the realities of young, single motherhood.
Premise
A raw and honest comedic look at a single, 20-something from Southie whose desires for relationships, sex, and a career collide with the realities of young, single motherhood.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Frankie Shaw as Bridgette Bird
- Miguel Gómez as Rafi
- Samara Weaving as Nelson Rose Taylor
- Alexandra Mary Reimer as Larry
- Anna Chanel Reimer as Larry
- Rosie O'Donnell as Tutu
Guest cast
- Austin Abrams as Casey
- Alex Brightman as Jesse
- Matt Shively as Ken
- Sarah Waisman as Jill
- Ally Sheedy as Fiona
- Kristan Lyon as Bridesmaid (uncredited)
- Sheila McKenna as Hildy
- Sloan Robinson as Smoker Woman
- Joanna Strapp as Young Woman
- Mark Webber as Father Eddie
- Raven Goodwin as Eliza
- Blake Clark as Joe
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 18 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | November 5, 2017 | December 31, 2017 |
| Season 2 | 10 | January 20, 2019 | March 31, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
A Box of Dunkies and Two Squirts of Maple Syrup Concerned that giving birth has blown out her vagina, Bridgette pursues a former hookup for a comparison test. Meanwhile, she also learns that Rafi, her baby's father, is dating someone new. |
November 5, 2017 |
| 2 |
1,800 Filet-O-Fishes & One Small Diet Coke Left in charge of Ally's house for the day, Bridgette fantasizes about what it would be like living the life of a wealthy, stay-at-home mom. Meanwhile, Nelson vaccinates Larry without Rafi's consent or knowledge. |
November 12, 2017 |
| 3 |
Half a Sheet Cake & a Blue-Raspberry Slushie Nelson convinces Bridge to use visualization techniques to improve her life. Inspired by Eliza's financial success with an online venture, a broke Bridge takes to Craigslist for some fast cash. |
November 19, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Shit Man, I've Literally Failed Bridgette’s search for her father leads her to Philadelphia and back home again as she loses the key to his whereabouts. Tutu’s decision to leave Larry alone with Joe unexpectedly leads both Bridgette and Tutu on a path to close the door on their pasts. |
January 20, 2019 |
| 2 |
Sorry Mary, I'm Losing Faith Bridgette misses a date after unexpected news at Ally’s birthday dinner sends her spiraling towards a religious rediscovery. Rafi struggles to establish boundaries with Bridgette in their co-parenting arrangement. Tutu and her sister Jackie are left to sort through their memories of the past. |
January 27, 2019 |
| 3 |
Surrogate Mothers Inspire Loving Families On the day of Ally’s birthday, three parallel stories reveal the ripple effects of Bridgette’s night out. Feeling neglected by her husband, Ally goes on a mission to obtain a rare Birkin bag. Ida cares for Ally’s children while she struggles to stay connected with her own daughter in Samoa. Elsie and Mindy have to put their own birthday celebration on hold when Ally makes a special request on their night off. |
February 10, 2019 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Showtime |
|---|---|
| First aired | November 5, 2017 |
| Last aired | March 31, 2019 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Sunday at 22:30:00 |