Splitting Up Together

Splitting Up Together

Nothing brings a couple closer together than being apart.

Created by Emily Kapnek

On ABC

2018–20192 seasons26 episodes22 min6.0 / 10

A sitcom built on the paradox of a divorcing couple forced into constant proximity, balancing marital dissolution with genuine affection and comedic awkwardness.

Lena and Martin were once madly in love. But, like many marriages, time and circumstance eventually took their toll, and they decide that everyone's lives would be better if they got a divorce. Facing a daunting real estate market, the couple decide not to sell their house and to "Bird Nest" instead. The 'on-duty' parent will live in the house while the 'off-duty' parent will live in the detached garage. As Lena begins to dip her toes into the dating waters, Martin begins to see his own culpability in his marriage falling apart.

Questions people ask

  • Is Splitting Up Together violent? Barely. Less violent than 89% of series.

  • Is Splitting Up Together easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 79% of series.

  • Is Splitting Up Together scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of series.

  • Does Splitting Up Together leave you hopeful? Somewhat. More hopeful than 69% of series.

  • Is Splitting Up Together sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

42/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

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Rarity33

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Surprise48

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love45

How much audiences actually like it

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