SMILF

2017
SMILF

Seasons & Episodes

  • 2
  • 1

EP1 Shit Man, I've Literally Failed Jan 20, 2019

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.

EP2 Sorry Mary, I'm Losing Faith Jan 27, 2019

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.

EP3 Surrogate Mothers Inspire Loving Families Feb 10, 2019

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.

EP4 So Maybe I Look Feminine Feb 17, 2019

Bridgette gets a taste of the picture-perfect life of the one-percent, spending a luxurious day at a polo match as a blonde, hobnobbing with celebrities, and celebrating her new best friend’s basic bachelorette party.

EP5 Single Mom In Love Forever Feb 24, 2019

In 2014, Bridgette and Rafi prepare for the realities of parenthood as Bridgette experiences contractions, leading her on a day of self-discovery through the streets of Boston.

EP6 Should Mothers Incur Loss Financially? Mar 03, 2019

Bridgette discovers the hidden strings attached to financial assistance. Rafi and Nelson grow closer as they accept the ugly realities of their cohabitation. Tutu’s own housing is at risk with the increased involvement of Joe Jr.

EP7 Smile More If Lying Fails Mar 10, 2019

At a cookout celebrating Eliza’s graduation, Bridgette comes to terms with the unacknowledged racial divide between the two friends while Eliza admits that Bridgette’s disconnect is ultimately what gives their friendship strength.

EP8 Sex Makes It Less Formal Mar 17, 2019

Bridgette throws a bachelor party for Rafi. Nelson celebrates her engagement with her mother and sister, reigniting their unresolved familial tensions. Jackie helps Tutu accept the realities of a life outside of Southie.

EP9 Single Mom Is Losing Faith Mar 24, 2019

In the style of “The Magnificent Seven,” Bridgette gathers a posse of white hats to challenge the tyrannical rule of the town’s mysterious baron.

EP10 Single Mom Is Looking (for) Family Mar 31, 2019

Bridgette and Nelson address their growing concerns over Rafi. Tutu throws a birthday party for Larry. Eliza reconsiders her medical future.
6.8| 0h30m| TV-MA| en| More Info
Released: 05 November 2017 Canceled
Producted By: Showtime Networks
Country: United States of America
Budget: 0
Revenue: 0
Official Website: http://www.sho.com/smilf
Synopsis

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.

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James Wright This show both stands and falls by the fact that its lead wrote the script and it is based on their life experiences.On the one hand this makes it a well acted and introspective look at the life and struggles of a single mother, with some original takes on everyday situations and it certainly has a lot to say. On the other hand though there are some things that are a little too self-indulgent or one-sided, and while this may be an unpopular opinion, the perceivable age difference between the creator and the character is somewhat jarring. It comes across like the lead should be a woman in her early 20s, but instead of casting someone of the age appropriate to the story she is trying to tell, she instead cast herself, which may be more ego in this case than anything else. (It was the initial noticing of this that made me question if it was written by the actress in the first place, as the choice would seem strange for any other reason)Overall this is another example of good modern writing, giving a personal perspective that is interesting and generally entertaining. The show has a nice raw quality that is worth something, it's just possible that the creator should have taken herself out of the equation and cast a more fitting lead. (I'm the same age as the lead and if I was casting a young single father I would go for someone 10 years younger than myself, this isn't about gender, it's about accuracy)
Ashlea-saggers68 I loved this series from beginning to end. Brilliant characterisation. Beautifully crafted human predicaments. All spun with lament and humour.
veszetteszter This show really doesn't get enough credit. I was a bit afraid when I learned that it is based on Frankie Shaw's real life experience as a single mom as I didn't think I could relate and, another show with a similar format, Better Things was neither funny nor heartwarming to me. SMILF, on the other hand, is very fresh, relatable and a good mixture of funny and sad in a Girls kind of way but with genuinely good people and real relationships. Everything is on point, the casting, the characters, the dialogue, even the costume design is perfect.
Bob I honestly did not expect much figuring that this was a Shameless knockoff just trying to out-shock what shocking things Shameless brings us each week. But I was wrong. The writing is wonderful, bringing unexpected storyline twists in each episode and quickly building viewer empathy for the characters who are caught up in life, but have dreams, and making us care about them. The acting is great, delivering some of Rosie's best work. Gritty, edgy, whatever you want to call it, this is not the same old crappy filler between commercials that is delivered so often.