DMV (TV series)

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DMV
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Genre
Created byDana Klein
Based onThe short story "Chicken-Flavored and Lemon-Scented"
by Katherine Heiny
Starring
Music byGabriel Mann
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes7
Production
Executive producers
  • Dana Klein
  • Matt Kuhn
  • Aaron Kaplan
  • Robyn Meisinger
  • Wendi Trilling
  • Trent O'Donnell
Producers
  • Irene Litinsky
  • Loïc Bernard
Production locations Montreal, Canada
CinematographyBarry Russell
Editors
Camera setup Single-camera
Running time21–23 minutes
Production companies
Original release
Network CBS
ReleaseOctober 13, 2025 (2025-10-13) –
present

DMV is an American workplace comedy television series created by Dana Klein that premiered on CBS on October 13, 2025. [1] [2]

Contents

Cast and characters

Main

Recurring

Special guest stars

Episodes

No.Title  [3] Directed byWritten byOriginal release date  [3] U.S. viewers
(millions)
1"Pilot" Trent O'Donnell Dana KleinOctober 13, 2025 (2025-10-13)3.93 [4]
Colette, a big-hearted driving examiner, begins her day at the East Hollywood DMV branch, where nothing goes according to plan. While balancing the teasing of coworkers Gregg, a grumpy former English teacher; Vic, a former bouncer; and Ceci, who is obsessed with photography and laminating, she manages her crush on her coworker Noa. Barbara, the new branch manager, struggles to keep things under control as consultants stop by to figure out how to cut costs and decide whether this branch or four other local Hollywood branches should be shut down.
2"Stay In Your Lane"Trent O'DonnellDana Klein & Matt KuhnOctober 20, 2025 (2025-10-20)3.31 [5]
On a hot day in East Hollywood, the DMV staff struggles with a broken air conditioner. Colette worries that Noa might leave next after a new hire quits because of the overwhelmingness and demand, known as "Wash out Wednesday" to the staff. She is determined to keep him around, so she ignores what Gregg and Vic warn and changes the AC herself, which causes a power outage. At the same time, Noa's driving test brings him face-to-face with someone from his past, which makes things more difficult for Colette. Barb is still reporting to "Big Sac" as the decision whether their branch or four other local Hollywood branches should be shut down remains in question.
3"Easy Pass"Trent O'DonnellIra UngerleiderOctober 27, 2025 (2025-10-27)2.84 [6]
When Colette finally gives her coworker, Noa, his driving test, she struggles to stay professional even though she has feelings for him. Meanwhile, Ceci helps Barb get ready for her official portrait as the branch’s new manager. As Colette opens up to Noa, she learns he may have used their friendship to get ahead.
4"Don't Kill the Job"Trent O'DonnellSam LaybourneNovember 3, 2025 (2025-11-03)3.02 [7]
When Colette unexpectedly encounters an old friend while working at the DMV, she chooses to act more like a customer than an employee to avoid embarrassment, enlisting the help of her coworkers to carry out her plan. Meanwhile, Gregg take Noa under his wing to teach him the unspoken strategies of navigating the slow-moving rhythms of DMV work.
5"Stick Shift"Trent O'DonnellKeith HeislerNovember 10, 2025 (2025-11-10)2.98 [8]
Ceci accuses Colette of performing acts of kindness solely for recognition and credit, prompting Colette to try and prove her sincerity by anonymously giving Noa a carefully chosen gift, which unexpectedly causes disastrous results for him.
6"Blindspot"Christine GernonSasha StromanNovember 17, 2025 (2025-11-17)2.93 [9]
Colette is heartbroken to learn that her crush, Noa, is dating someone else, and Ceci encourages her to take action using magic-driven ways. Meanwhile, Barb launches an investigation into who is defacing the DMV's property with inappropriate drawings.
7"There Is No I in DMV"Christine GernonJoshua Corey & Brian KratzNovember 24, 2025 (2025-11-24)2.81 [10]
8"Splash Fountain" [11] Katie Locke O'BrienMiles WoodsDecember 1, 2025 (2025-12-01)TBD
9"The Next Window" [12] Katie Locke O'BrienMatt KuhnDecember 8, 2025 (2025-12-08)TBD

Production

Development

On August 5, 2024, DMV was given a pilot order by CBS. [13] The pilot was written by Dana Klein and directed by Trent O'Donnell, and was filmed in Montreal, Canada in November 2024. [14] [15] Klein also executive produced the project alongside O'Donnell, Aaron Kaplan, Wendi Trilling, and Robyn Meisinger. [16] On April 22, 2025, DMV was picked to series by CBS. Production companies involved producing the series are Anonymous Content, CBS Studios, Kapital Entertainment, and TrillTV. [1] The series is based on a short story by Katherine Heiny. [17] Filming for the series began on July 28, 2025, in Montreal. [18] In September 2025, DMV received a full season order of 20 episodes. [19]

Casting

In September 2024, Tim Meadows, Harriet Dyer, and Molly Kearney were cast to star. [20] [21] [16] On November 1, 2024, Alex Tarrant, Tony Cavalero, and Gigi Zumbado joined the main cast. [22] On October 20, 2025, Jessica Camacho was cast in a recurring capacity. [23]

Broadcast

DMV premiered on CBS on October 13, 2025. [2]

Reception

Critical response

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the series holds an approval rating of 63% based on 16 reviews. The website's critics consensus reads, "While DMV still has some kinks to work out before it passes inspection, it's already a lot more fun than visiting the genuine article." [24] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, gave a score of 53 out of 100 based on 11 critics, indicating "mixed or average". [25]

Ratings

Viewership and ratings per episode of DMV
No.TitleAir date Rating/share
(18–49)		Viewers
(millions)		DVR
(18–49)		DVR viewers
(millions)		Total
(18–49)		Total viewers
(millions)		Ref.
1"Pilot"October 13, 20250.3/33.930.11.150.45.08 [4]
2"Stay In Your Lane"October 20, 20250.3/33.310.10.770.44.27 [5]
3"Easy Pass"October 27, 20250.2/22.840.10.840.43.68 [6]
4"Don't Kill the Job"November 3, 20250.3/33.020.10.740.43.76 [7]
5"Stick Shift"November 10, 20250.2/32.980.10.750.33.73 [8]
6"Blindspot"November 17, 20250.2/32.93TBDTBDTBDTBD [9]
7"There Is No I in DMV"November 24, 20250.2/32.81TBDTBDTBDTBD [10]

References

  1. 1 2 Shanfeld, Ethan (April 22, 2025). "CBS Orders Tim Meadows' 'DMV' Comedy and Matthew Gray Gubler's 'Einstein' Drama to Series". Variety . Retrieved April 24, 2025.
  2. 1 2 Schwartz, Ryan (July 11, 2025). "CBS Sets Fall Premiere Dates for NCIS, Matlock and More — Tom Ellis'CIA Bumped to Midseason With New Showrunner". TVLine . Retrieved July 11, 2025.
  3. 1 2 "Shows A-Z – DMV on CBS". The Futon Critic . Retrieved November 18, 2025.
  4. 1 2 Pucci, Douglas (October 15, 2025). "DMV Series Debut on CBS Builds Upon its Neighborhood Lead-in in Total Viewers". Programming Insider. Retrieved November 21, 2025.
  5. 1 2 Pucci, Douglas (October 23, 2025). "Monday Ratings: MLB American League Championship Series Concludes on Fox and FS1". Programming Insider. Retrieved October 23, 2025.
  6. 1 2 Pucci, Douglas (October 29, 2025). "Monday Ratings: 11.4 Million Tune in to 18-Inning Third Game of MLB World Series on Fox Platforms". Programming Insider. Retrieved November 22, 2025.
  7. 1 2 Pucci, Douglas (November 5, 2025). "Monday Ratings: Modest Return for NBC Comedy St. Denis Medical". Programming Insider. Retrieved November 22, 2025.
  8. 1 2 Pucci, Douglas (November 12, 2025). "Monday Ratings: The Office Spinoff The Paper from Peacock Makes Repurposed Premiere on NBC". Programming Insider. Retrieved November 23, 2025.
  9. 1 2 Pucci, Douglas (November 19, 2025). "Monday Ratings: NFL on ABC and ESPN Crushes its TV Competition". Programming Insider. Retrieved November 19, 2025.
  10. 1 2 Pucci, Douglas (November 26, 2025). "Monday Ratings: Everybody Loves Raymond: 30th Anniversary Reunion on CBS Scores Fall's Top Audience for a Primetime Entertainment Special". Programming Insider. Retrieved November 26, 2025.
  11. ↑ "(#DMV108) "Splash Fountain"". The Futon Critic . Retrieved November 13, 2025.
  12. ↑ "(#DMV109) "The Next Window"". The Futon Critic . Retrieved November 18, 2025.
  13. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (August 5, 2024). "CBS Orders Pilot For 'DMV' Comedy From Dana Klein, Development Room For Vampire Comedy From 'Ghosts' Showrunners". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved April 24, 2025.
  14. ↑ Graham, Adam (October 9, 2025). "Tim Meadows wanted to get involved politically, so he sold his Tesla and went to work". The Detroit News . Detroit . Retrieved August 10, 2025.
  15. ↑ Flores, Andrea. "Gigi Zumbado takes the edge off new Valentine's Day slasher 'Heart Eyes'". Los Angeles Times . El Segundo, California . Retrieved August 11, 2025.
  16. 1 2 Andreeva, Nellie (September 30, 2024). "'SNL's Molly Kearney Joins CBS Comedy Pilot 'DMV', Trent O'Donnell To Direct". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 24, 2025.
  17. ↑ Seitz, Loree (October 14, 2025). "'DMV' Creators Talk Finding Laughs in One of the Most Dreaded Places: 'It Is the Great Equalizer'". TheWrap . Retrieved October 30, 2025.
  18. ↑ "DMV Season 1 (Block 1 - Part A)". Casting Workbook. Retrieved August 10, 2025.
  19. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (September 17, 2025). "'DMV' Gets Back Order For 7 Additional Episodes". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 13, 2025.
  20. ↑ Petski, Denise (September 13, 2024). "Tim Meadows To Star In CBS Comedy Pilot 'DMV'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 24, 2025.
  21. ↑ Otterson, Joe (September 25, 2024). "'Colin From Accounts' Star Harriet Dyer Joins CBS Comedy Pilot 'DMV'". Variety. Retrieved April 24, 2025.
  22. ↑ Cordero, Rosy (November 1, 2024). "Alex Tarrant, Tony Cavalero & Gigi Zumbado To Star In CBS Comedy Pilot 'DMV'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 24, 2025.
  23. ↑ Schneider, Michael (October 20, 2025). "Leslie Jones Among 'DMV' Guest Stars This Season; Jessica Camacho Added to Recurring Cast". Variety. Retrieved October 20, 2025.
  24. ↑ "DMV: Season 1". Rotten Tomatoes . Retrieved November 4, 2025.
  25. ↑ "DMV: Season 1". Metacritic . Retrieved October 17, 2025.
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