Series synopsis
UnPrisoned is an American comedy television series that premiered on Hulu on March 10, 2023. It ended on July 17, 2024. It was created by Tracy McMillan. It stars Kerry Washington, Delroy Lindo, Marque Richardson and Faly Rakotohavana.
A messy but perfectionist relationship therapist and single mom has her life turned right-side-up when her dad gets out of prison and moves in with her and her teenage son.
Premise
A messy but perfectionist relationship therapist and single mom has her life turned right-side-up when her dad gets out of prison and moves in with her and her teenage son.
Premise: When your daddy issues move in.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Kerry Washington as Paige Alexander
- Delroy Lindo as Edwin Alexander
- Marque Richardson as Mal
- Faly Rakotohavana as Finn
- Jordyn McIntosh as Little Paige
- Jee Young Han as Esti Nelson
Guest cast
- Tom Virtue as Pastor Nelson
- Rachael Drummond as Sandy
- Brenda Strong as Nadine Gregory
- Edwin Lee Gibson as Fox
- Tim Daly as Bill
- Emma Kennedy as Kaylee
- Kelvin Witherspoon as Sadiiq
- Shiobann Amisial as Smiley Lady
- Galina Aliferova as Natalia
- Casey Feigh as Carl
- Kathleen Kenny as Jessica
- Cornelius Peter as Bruce
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 16 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | March 10, 2023 | March 10, 2023 |
| Season 2 | 8 | July 17, 2024 | July 17, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Repetition Compulsion Straight off a 17-year stint in federal prison, Edwin Alexander crashes back into the lives of his daughter Paige and her teenage son, Finn - Just as Paige is attempting to achieve her lifelong dream of buying her own home. |
March 10, 2023 |
| 2 |
How to Be a Main Bitch Paige moves into her new house, but Edwin complicates her life at every turn - especially her relationship with her boyfriend. Meanwhile Edwin enlists Finn’s help to get a job/ |
March 10, 2023 |
| 3 |
Are You My Mother Wound? Having her dad back in her life forces Paige to confront her “mother wound” - which leads to the ultimate housewarming dinner that devolves into a fierce competition for her love. |
March 10, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Don’t Try Harder, Try Different After Paige's viral TED Talk leads to public scrutiny of her personal life, Finn finds himself in crisis, and Edwin has to make a decision about how best to support his family; the Alexanders turn to another expert with an unconventional approach. |
July 17, 2024 |
| 2 |
How to Be a Cat Following a revelatory family therapy session, Paige takes Edwin's advice and experiments in dating like a cat, while Edwin pursues new employment, and Finn tries to make a friend. |
July 17, 2024 |
| 3 |
How to Be a Friend Paige tries being friends with Mal, but keeps running into the same obstacle: his new girlfriend; meanwhile, with college looming, Finn volunteers at the halfway-house, where Edwin teaches him how to fight more than his feelings. |
July 17, 2024 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Hulu |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 10, 2023 |
| Last aired | July 17, 2024 |
| Status | canceled |