Series synopsis
Somebody Somewhere is an American comedy drama television series that premiered on HBO on January 16, 2022. It ended on December 8, 2024. It was created by Hannah Bos, Paul Thureen. It stars Bridget Everett, Mike Hagerty, Jeff Hiller and Mary Catherine Garrison.
Sam is a true Kansan on the surface but beneath it all struggles to fit the hometown mold. As she grapples with loss and acceptance, singing is Sam’s saving grace and leads her on a journey to discover herself and a community of outsiders that don’t fit in but don’t give up, showing that finding your people, and finding your voice, is possible. Anywhere. Somewhere.
Premise
Sam is a true Kansan on the surface but beneath it all struggles to fit the hometown mold. As she grapples with loss and acceptance, singing is Sam’s saving grace and leads her on a journey to discover herself and a community of outsiders that don’t fit in but don’t give up, showing that finding your people, and finding your voice, is possible. Anywhere. Somewhere.
Premise: A coming of middle age story.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Bridget Everett as Sam Miller
- Mike Hagerty as Ed Miller
- Jeff Hiller as Joel
- Mary Catherine Garrison as Tricia Miller
- Danny McCarthy as Rick
- Murray Hill as Fred Rococo
- Jane Brody as Mary Jo Miller
- Jon Hudson Odom as Michael
Guest cast
- Ora Jones as Pastor Deb
- Heidi Johanningmeier as Charity
- Kailey Albus as Shannon
- Omar Bader as Sid
- Kona N. Burks as CNA
- Kevin D'Ambrosio as Steve
- Justen Ross as Receptionist
- Tim Bagley as Brad Schraeder
- Jennifer Mudge as Susan
- Barbara E. Robertson as Darlene Edwards
- Reese Elizabeth Bell as Mandy
- Haley Bolithon as Stephanie
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 21 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 7 | January 16, 2022 | February 27, 2022 |
| Season 2 | 7 | April 23, 2023 | May 28, 2023 |
| Season 3 | 7 | October 27, 2024 | December 8, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
BFD When the devastation of her sister Holly’s death trickles into her workplace, Sam finds an unexpected connection with her coworker Joel. Later, just as a fight with her other sister Tricia leaves Sam feeling further unmoored, Joel offers her a lifeline. |
January 16, 2022 |
| 2 |
Knick-Knacks and Doodads Sam begins to bond with fellow members of Choir Practice, but her burgeoning friendship with Joel is threatened over competing outlooks on their future in Kansas. After a disappointing job review and a concerning visit to her parents’ house, an increasingly distraught Sam seeks help from someone close to Holly. |
January 23, 2022 |
| 3 |
Egg Shells Sam and Joel embark on a covert mission to uncover the source of her brother-in-law Rick’s sudden windfall. Then, choir practice provides Sam with the courage and clarity to share mounting concerns about her mother Mary Jo with her father Ed. |
January 30, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
NNP While he rents out his house, Joel and Sam revel in the highs of their temporary living situationship – and the lows of cleaning up after strangers. Meanwhile, as a newly single Tricia preps for an empty nest, Sam is overcome with unexpected emotion as she begins to clean out the barn. |
April 23, 2023 |
| 2 |
#2 At poker night, Fred throws Sam, Joel, and Tiffani a curveball. Meanwhile, Sam attends a former voice teacher’s concert in hopes of becoming her student again – with unforeseen consequences, and Tricia feels the effects of a small town filled with big talkers. |
April 30, 2023 |
| 3 |
SLS As Mary Jo’s behavior worsens, Sam and Tricia grapple with the difficult decision of escalating her care. Then, as Tricia pitches her services for Fred and Susan’s wedding, Joel has a crisis of faith, and Sam struggles to get back in touch with her instrument. |
May 7, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Margarini As Joel and Brad take a giant step forward in their relationship and move in together, Sam considers adopting a roommate of her own. Meanwhile, after finalizing her divorce, Tricia puts herself out there on the dating scene. |
October 27, 2024 |
| 2 |
Dinky Dinkies Overwhelmed by the amount of change happening in the lives of her loved ones, Sam is hit especially hard by a friend's brutally honest comment. Later, Sam helps Brad with a special task ahead of his and Joel's housewarming. |
November 3, 2024 |
| 3 |
Porch Lyfe As Tricia makes inroads with a very important country club member, Sam finally agrees to go to the doctor for the first time in years. Meanwhile, Joel and Brad attempt to make space for each other's individual needs - together. |
November 10, 2024 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | HBO |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 16, 2022 |
| Last aired | December 8, 2024 |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Sunday at 22:30:00 |