Somebody Somewhere (TV series)

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Somebody Somewhere
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Genre Comedy drama
Created by
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons3
No. of episodes21
Production
Executive producers
ProducerShuli Harel
Production location Chicago metropolitan area [1]
Camera setup Single-camera
Running time24–30 minutes
Production companies
Original release
Network HBO
ReleaseJanuary 16, 2022 (2022-01-16) –
December 8, 2024 (2024-12-08)

Somebody Somewhere is an American comedy drama television series starring Bridget Everett that was created by Hannah Bos and Paul Thureen. Set in Manhattan, Kansas, the series follows Sam (Everett) as she returns to her hometown and navigates life after the death of her sister. [1]

Contents

The series premiered on HBO on January 16, 2022, and was renewed for a second season in February 2022 that premiered on April 23, 2023. [2] The series was renewed for a third season in June 2023. [3] In August 2024, it was confirmed the series would end after the third season, which premiered on October 27, 2024. [4]

Cast and characters

Main

Recurring

Production

In July 2020, HBO ordered Somebody Somewhere to series. The show is inspired by the life of Bridget Everett, who plays the lead role and is also an executive producer. [6] In June 2021, the cast was announced, including Jeff Hiller, Mary Catherine Garrison, Danny McCarthy, Mike Hagerty (in his final acting role before his death in May 2022), Murray Hill, Jon Hudson Odom, and Heidi Johanningmeier. [5] In February 2022, HBO renewed the series for a second season. [7]

The series was filmed in suburban Chicago, primarily in Lockport and Warrenville. The creators chose Chicago as a filming location because of the talent pool available; Hannah Bos said, "We cast a lot of roles out of Chicago, and the talent pool was insane. It was exciting to have so many choices for so many roles. I'm biased because I love the Chicago style of acting — which I feel is very grounded, very real, very nuanced — and we had many wonderful actors to draw on to fill our world in." [1]

In June 2023, HBO renewed the series for a third season. [3] In August 2024, it was confirmed the series would end after its third season. [4] [8]

Episodes

SeasonEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
1 7January 16, 2022 (2022-01-16)February 27, 2022 (2022-02-27)
2 7April 23, 2023 (2023-04-23)May 28, 2023 (2023-05-28)
3 7October 27, 2024 (2024-10-27)December 8, 2024 (2024-12-08)

Season 1 (2022)

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateU.S. viewers
(millions)
11"BFD" Jay Duplass Hannah Bos & Paul ThureenJanuary 16, 2022 (2022-01-16)0.202 [9]
22"Knick-Knacks and Doodads" Robert Cohen Hannah Bos & Paul ThureenJanuary 23, 2022 (2022-01-23)0.113 [10]
33"Egg Shells"Robert Cohen Patricia Breen January 30, 2022 (2022-01-30)0.093 [11]
44"Feast of St. Francis"Robert CohenPatricia BreenFebruary 6, 2022 (2022-02-06)0.082 [12]
55"Tee-Tee Pa-Pah"Jay DuplassHannah Bos & Paul ThureenFebruary 13, 2022 (2022-02-13)0.118 [13]
66"Life Could Be a Dream"Robert CohenPatricia BreenFebruary 20, 2022 (2022-02-20)0.142 [14]
77"Mrs. Diddles"Jay DuplassHannah Bos & Paul ThureenFebruary 27, 2022 (2022-02-27)0.159 [15]

Season 2 (2023)

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateU.S. viewers
(millions)
81"NNP" Robert Cohen Hannah Bos & Paul Thureen and Bridget Everett April 23, 2023 (2023-04-23)0.144 [16]
92"#2"Robert Cohen Lisa Kron April 30, 2023 (2023-04-30)0.181 [17]
103"SLS"Robert Cohen Rachel Axler May 7, 2023 (2023-05-07)N/A
114"Keys Phone Cash ID" Jay Duplass Hannah Bos & Paul Thureen and Bridget EverettMay 14, 2023 (2023-05-14)0.153 [18]
125"NMB NMP" Lennon Parham Rachel AxlerMay 21, 2023 (2023-05-21)0.119 [19]
136"Manhappiness"Lennon ParhamLisa KronMay 28, 2023 (2023-05-28)0.123 [20]
147"To Ed"Jay DuplassHannah Bos & Paul ThureenMay 28, 2023 (2023-05-28)0.105 [20]

Season 3 (2024)

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateU.S. viewers
(millions)
151"Margarini" Robert Cohen Hannah Bos & Paul Thureen and Bridget Everett October 27, 2024 (2024-10-27)0.103 [21]
162"Dinky Dinkies"Robert Cohen Lisa Kron November 3, 2024 (2024-11-03)0.090 [22]
173"Porch Lyfe"Robert Cohen Lennon Parham November 10, 2024 (2024-11-10)0.112 [23]
184"What if it spreads?" Jay Duplass Hannah Bos & Paul Thureen and Bridget EverettNovember 17, 2024 (2024-11-17)0.074 [24]
195"Num Nums"Lennon ParhamLisa KronNovember 24, 2024 (2024-11-24)0.074 [25]
206"As Much as I Like Not Feeling"Lennon ParhamLennon ParhamDecember 1, 2024 (2024-12-01)0.099 [26]
217"AGG"Lennon ParhamHannah Bos & Paul Thureen and Bridget EverettDecember 8, 2024 (2024-12-08)0.091 [27]

Reception

Critical response

On Rotten Tomatoes, the first season holds a 100% approval rating based on 30 reviews, with an average rating of 8.6/10. The site's critical consensus reads, "Led by a captivating Bridget Everett, Somebody Somewhere explores the human condition with tenderness, grace, and warmth." [28] On Metacritic, the first season has a score of 86 out of 100, based on 12 reviews. [29] Richard Roeper of the Chicago Sun-Times gave it a perfect four-star review and wrote that the series "is a superb and instantly engrossing work, with [Bridget] Everett delivering a knockout performance." [30]

On Rotten Tomatoes, the second season holds a 100% approval rating based on 20 reviews, with an average rating of 9/10. The site's critical consensus reads, "Somebody Somewhere captures the bittersweet beauty of life in all its minutiae, never forgetting to laugh in the face of adversity." [31] On Metacritic, the second season has a score of 93 out of 100, based on 6 reviews. [32] Coleman Spilde of The Daily Beast wrote that the second season "confirms the series as one of the decade's finest, thanks to its delightful ensemble cast and a knack for fleshing out life's minutiae, with gravity and irreverence in equal measure." [33]

On Rotten Tomatoes, the third season holds a 100% approval rating based on 21 reviews, with an average rating of 9.3/10. The site's critical consensus reads, "Authentic and revelatory to the very end, Somebody Somewhere's final season fittingly feels like a casual hangout with the dearest of friends." [34] On Metacritic, the third season has a score of 92 out of 100, based on 8 reviews. [35] Aramide Tinubu of Variety gave it a highly positive review, calling it "just as magical as ever" and that the series "is a stunningly honest depiction of friendship, grace and courage." [36]

Accolades

YearCeremonyCategoryRecipient(s)ResultRef.
2022 Dorian Awards Best LGBTQ ShowSomebody SomewhereNominated [37]
Best Unsung ShowNominated
TV Lead Performance Bridget Everett Won
Best TV Supporting Performance Jeff Hiller Nominated
Best TV Musical Performance"Don't Give Up"Nominated
Gotham Independent Film Awards Breakthrough Series – Short Form Somebody SomewhereNominated [38]
Hollywood Critics Association Awards Best Cable Series, ComedyNominated [39]
Best Actress in a Broadcast Network or Cable Series, ComedyBridget EverettNominated
Best Directing in a Broadcast Network or Cable Series, Comedy Jay Duplass (for "Tee-Tee Pa-Pah")Nominated
Humanitas Prize Comedy TeleplayHannah Bos & Paul Thureen (for "B.F.D.")Nominated [40]
Television Critics Association Awards Individual Achievement in Comedy Bridget EverettNominated [41] [42]
Peabody Awards EntertainmentSomebody SomewhereNominated [43]
2023 American Film Institute Awards Top 10 Television Programs of 2022Somebody SomewhereWon [44]
Independent Spirit Awards Best Lead Performance in a New Scripted SeriesBridget EverettNominated [45]
Best Supporting Performance in a New Scripted SeriesJeff HillerNominated
2024 Critics' Choice Awards Best Actress in a Comedy Series Bridget EverettNominated [46]
Peabody Awards EntertainmentSomebody SomewhereWon [47]
2025 Critics' Choice Television Awards Best Actress in a Comedy Series Bridget EverettPending [48]
Best Comedy Series Somebody SomewherePending

Notes

  1. ↑ Johanningmeier is credited with the main cast in select episodes of season 2 for use of her likeness.

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