Series synopsis
American Woman is an American comedy drama television series that premiered on Paramount Network on June 7, 2018. It ended on August 23, 2018. It was created by John Riggi. It stars Alicia Silverstone, Mena Suvari, Jennifer Bartels and Makenna James.
This 1970s period dramedy inspired by the real life Kyle Richards and set amid the sexual revolution and the rise of second-wave feminism follows Bonnie, an unconventional mother struggling to raise her two daughters after leaving her husband. With the help of her two best friends, Kathleen and Diana, these three women will each discover their own brand of independence in a world reluctant to give it.
Premise
This 1970s period dramedy inspired by the real life Kyle Richards and set amid the sexual revolution and the rise of second-wave feminism follows Bonnie, an unconventional mother struggling to raise her two daughters after leaving her husband. With the help of her two best friends, Kathleen and Diana, these three women will each discover their own brand of independence in a world reluctant to give it.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Alicia Silverstone as Bonnie Nolan
- Mena Suvari as Kathleen
- Jennifer Bartels as Diana
- Makenna James as Becca Nolan
- Lia McHugh as Jessica
Guest cast
- Landon Gordon as Austin
- Katherine LaNasa as Lori Meltzner
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 11 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 11 | June 7, 2018 | August 23, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Liberation Bonnie’s life is changed forever when she discovers her husband Steve is having an affair. With the help of her best friends Diana and Kathleen, Bonnie figures out how to make it on her own. |
June 7, 2018 |
| 2 |
Changes & The New Normal Suddenly responsible for her own finances for the first time, Bonnie enlists the help of Diana and Kathleen in her search for stability. Kathleen & Greg start a new business venture and work through personal issues. Diana chases a promotion. |
June 14, 2018 |
| 3 |
The Party Desperate to connect with her role model Lori, Kathleen drags Bonnie and Diana to a party in the hills, but when Diana tries to cut loose, things get out of hand. Meanwhile, Bonnie finds herself in an exciting new position. |
June 21, 2018 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Paramount Network |
|---|---|
| First aired | June 7, 2018 |
| Last aired | August 23, 2018 |
| Runtime | 22 minutes |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Thursday at 22:00:00 |