Series synopsis
In the Motherhood is an American drama comedy television series that premiered on ABC on March 26, 2009. It ended on June 25, 2009. It was created by Alexandra Rushfield, Jenni Konner. It stars Cheryl Hines, Jessica St. Clair, Megan Mullally and Horatio Sanz.
Rosemary, Jane and Emily try to juggle motherhood, work, friendships and love lives in an overly complicated modern world.
Premise
Rosemary, Jane and Emily try to juggle motherhood, work, friendships and love lives in an overly complicated modern world.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Cheryl Hines as Jane
- Jessica St. Clair as Emily
- Megan Mullally as Rosemary
- Horatio Sanz as Horatio
- RonReaco Lee as Jason
Guest cast
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 7 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 2 | ||
| Season 1 | 5 | March 26, 2009 | June 25, 2009 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Where There's a Will, There's a Wake Emily attempts to secretly mold Jane into the perfect parent in order to name her as legal guardian to her kids should something befall her and Jason. Meanwhile, after attending her Aunt's funeral, Rosemary decides to throw herself a living wake so she won't miss out on all the fun when she's really dead. |
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| 2 |
In Sickness and in Health In order to prove to her boss that she still has what it takes to be a great employee and that motherhood isn't getting in the way of her work, Jane does everything she can to hide the fact that she has the flu when the deadline to complete an important project is upon her. Meanwhile, a jealous Rosemary makes Horatio choose between being friends exclusively with her or a fellow nanny, and Emily's usually stoic husband, Jason, turns into her third child when he comes down with the flu. |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
It Takes a Village Idiot Jane's week alone with Sophie turns out to be more stressful than she had hoped. Meanwhile, Rosemary tries to unionize Horatio's fellow nannies in order to get them better perks; and Emily and Jason's children don't like their "stay-cation" concept. |
March 26, 2009 |
| 2 |
Vacation Jane feels like taking time off to be with her baby is as tough as being at work. Rosemary explains the need to unionize to Jane's nanny, Horatio. Emily and her husband decide to take a stay at home vacation this year, much to the disappointment of their children. |
April 2, 2009 |
| 3 |
Bully Jane heads to Annie's school to confront her bully, but when it comes to the workplace, she becomes the bully by using some tried-and-true techniques to get what she wants. Meanwhile, a newcomer is challenging Emily as head mom at the preschool. Also, Rosemary wants to get her 1980's band back together. |
April 9, 2009 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ABC |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 26, 2009 |
| Last aired | June 25, 2009 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | Canceled |