United States of Tara

2009
United States of Tara

Seasons & Episodes

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EP1 ...youwillnotwin... Mar 28, 2011

Max is worried when Tara returns to college to finish her college degree. Meanwhile, Charmaine with a baby on the way is avoiding a commitment to Neil, Kate tries to figure out a plan for her future and Marshall and Lionel sign up for a filmmaking class.

EP2 Crackerjack Apr 04, 2011

Her psychology professor humiliates Tara when she transitions in his class. Meanwhile, Kate considers giving English lessons in Japan and Max gets a business offer.

EP3 The Full Fu*k You Finger Apr 11, 2011

The stress of juggling school and Charmaine's baby shower causes Tara to transition, with negative consequences for Charmaine. To sell the family business, Max must get the approval of his eccentric mother. Kate meets a flight attendant who inspires a new idea about her future.

EP4 Wheels Apr 18, 2011

Tara and Charmaine are rushed to the hospital in the same ambulance, where Charmaine declares her baby off limits to her crazy sister; Tara attempts to make a deal with her alters, which intrigues her Abnormal Psychology professor; Marshall, Lionel and Noah put Charmaine's empty house to some creative uses; Kate is embarrassed to confess that she backed out of going to Japan.

EP5 Dr. Hatteras' Miracle Elixir Apr 25, 2011

Tara tries to drop her Abnormal Psychology class but instead receives an intriguing pitch from her instructor, Dr. Hattaras; Charmaine and Neil find parenthood a struggle but still refuse Tara's help; Max finds himself at odds with his boss at his new job; Kate prepares for flight attendant training; Lionel catches Marshall with Noah, jeopardizing their student film project.

EP6 The Road to Hell is Paved with Breast Intentions May 02, 2011

Tara seems to be making progress with her new contract but Dr. Hattaras discovers something disturbing in a tape from one her therapy sessions; much to the sisters' chagrin, Neil invites Tara and Charmaine's mother to visit her grandchild; Max is unhappy at his new job but can't talk to Tara about it; Kate is surprised when a handsome flyer rebuffs her flirting.

EP7 The Electrifying & Magnanimous Return of Beaverlamp May 09, 2011

Tara motivates Max to relive his old rock band Beaverlamp. Meanwhile, a depressed Dr. Hattaras makes her take a break from their therapy sessions and Marshall and Noah interview Max for their film festival project.

EP8 Chicken 'n' Corn May 16, 2011

A new alter comes to light that put Charmaine's new baby at risk. Soon later, Alice visits Dr. Hattaras and intrigues him in Tara's case again. Kate, Max and Marshall fly to New York where they get to meet Kate's new friend Evan and his son.

EP9 Bryce Will Play May 23, 2011

The discovery of Tara's new dangerous alter makes Dr. Hattaras and Tara consult another professional. Marshall finds out that his short film hurt his father's feelings and Charmaine connects with "chic moms," while Kate tries to make her relationship with Evan work.

EP10 Train Wreck Jun 06, 2011

Max and Marshall return home from New York to bad news on all sides. Max learns of the new alter, Bryce, but a highly medicated Tara assures him all in under control. Marshall learns that a close friend has been killed in an accident. Tara offers support, which he gladly accepts, but on the day of the funeral Bryce emerges and apparently will not go away. It's all too much for Kate and Marshall who look to strike out on their own.

EP11 Crunchy Ice Jun 13, 2011

When Bryce takes over, Tara's new alter threatens to destroy the whole family. When Tara's other alters disappear one by one, Max decides to fight off Bryce before it's too late for Tara.

EP12 The Good Parts Jun 20, 2011

Tara re-emerges but the task now is to repair broken family relationships, particularly with Marshall who is fed up with it all. Rather than go into a local mental health facility, she decides to follow Dr. Hatteras' advice and see a specialist in Boston. Neil and Charmaine are moving to Houston and offer to take Marshall with them. Kate receives an offer to move to St. Louis. As a new family dynamic emerges, everyone contemplates and wonders what the future may hold.
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Released: 18 January 2009 Ended
Producted By: DreamWorks Television
Country: United States of America
Budget: 0
Revenue: 0
Official Website: http://www.sho.com/site/tara/home.do
Synopsis

Tara's multiple personalities include "T" the wild-child teenager, "Buck" the rough and tumble biker dude, and "Alice" the type-A homemaker. But with a family that loves her just the way she is, Tara never gives up hope that someday she can just be herself.

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Mantis Toboggan There are few shows/movies that develop a different point of view for people. This show strayed from a standard home life of what the majority of people experience, to a crazy situation that had a really good balance. It helped promote the idea that not all families are considered "normal" and that's perfectly okay. To be honest, I'd say that the Gregsons were closer than most of the families I've met in my years and I think it was a beautiful way to display of how indifference can actually bring a family closer together. I thought Tara's personality disorder made things quite exciting, and the way her family was able to accept the struggles each of them had to face that came along with her trauma was very inspiring. I'd rather have a family full of crazy people who loved each other rather than a traditional family who believed in the idea of normal. So I'm not sure why this show was ever canceled, it promoted a very nice message and it made me feel okay. Also, the theme song is perfect.
herbert-blank I grazed over this show for its first three seasons, enjoying occasional episodes and guest stars but mostly frustrated. Fred Ward and Pamela Reed were early standouts. And of course, Collette is one of the best actresses alive today. Watching her perform her craft on multiple personalities is to like watching Olivier perform Shakespeare. Corbett, though unremarkable, was sturdy and a nice contrast/foil for Tara. The actress playing Charmayne was excellent throughout and helped keep things together for me.However, there were many things in the first 3 years that varied from boring to annoying to pointless. I thought Brie Larson was totally devoid of talent and her relationship with her mother was strictly ho-hum teenage angst. The young actor playing Marshall was much more talented but over-the-top and his character seemed to be permitted to get away with too many things (like burning down the garage) simply because he was gay and sensitive (talk about bending over backwards).I also thought setting the show in "Kansas" was a big mistake from a multitude of perspectives. At no point did I believe that anyone in that family had ever actually lived in Kansas. The next two alters added, Gimme and Chicken did little to enhance anything either in my opinion and weren't even fun watching Collette portray.All that changed last year - easily the best season for the show. I had resolved not to watch after last year's pointless trials and tribulations UNTIL I heard Eddie Izzrd would guest star as an imperious professor. That sounded promising It fulfilled every bit of its promise and then some. Starting with the alter Shoshanna, followed by his rejection of multiple-personality disorder, and the introduction of the dean -- all of this gave balance, meaning, and purpose to the other things around them. Marshall's film festival entry generated little enthusiasm from me at first but making the film about Max and what did to his subsequent relationship with Max and Max's eventual catharisis was also the stuff of genius. Finally, getting Charmayne and Neil together and having the baby worked well - and they were strong throughout the year. Perhaps the biggest surprise to me personally was the training program for the daughter to be a flight attendant and eventually getting the job and a real love interest. Given I thought the actress was terrible, I thought this was when I would run to the bathroom during the program. Little did I know that this subplot would wind up actually giving the family its center back in the last episode. Wow! Never saw that one coming.Of course, I have yet to mention the most brilliant stroke of genius of all both from a plot development standpoint and from Collette's acting. What more can I say about the stunning portrayal of murderous and lascivious Bryce Crane, unabashedly swaggering, and killing off the other alters - INCLUDING TARA! The way she was brought back and in turn, killed off Bryce, also worked well. What can I say. What had been a 3.5 out of ten show for me turns into a 7 overall by earning an 11 out of 100 in its fourth and final season.And bravo to the cancellation. Without it, I'm not sure they would have emptied out the toy box and given us the best. The ending was a true ending and marvelous. Way to go!
zeetoddy Season one and two of The United States of Tara are a fascinating character study of a woman with schizophrenia. The first two series shine exactly unlike no other series. It's unique. Then, season 3 airs and I stopped watching the series and now it is canceled. The question is, did the producers quit trying? Why did the bottom fall out from underneath this series? Please don't resurrect Tara for any more seasons because whoever made the decisions on season 3 ruined it completely. I agree with the cancellation on this! You should have actually canceled it after season two and spare us the pain of season 3. I just know SOMEONE is responsible for ruining this series!
copperncherrio Very much like Nurse Jackie, season one starts with a likable main character that has an interesting problem (In Tara's case, she's has multiple personalities), who is surrounded with lovable or at least likable minor characters. We feel distant towards the title character but still is fond of her despite her unconventional personality.In Tara's case, we love all her personalities except her real one. So everything was just fine and dandy, and she has the most understanding husband in the world, Max (who's also the man who was too good for Carrie in Sex and the City: Arian), until she turned bitch face. She became unreasonable and hate-able, and this time it wasn't her other personalities that got in the way of her life, rather it was her original personality. I would have given the show a higher rating if it was only season one, but this title character Tara has no excuse to be a bitch when her family is overly understanding of her.Despite those problems, her sister's character Charlmane (who I detested in season 1) has grown into someone we actually understand. The kids are likable, and surprisingly stable considering their mother's inconsideration towards their life. Her alternate personalities actually help her children, but it's her real one that is menace to her family life.