Suburgatory

Suburgatory

Escape is not an option.

Created by Emily Kapnek

On ABC

2011–20143 seasons57 episodes30 min6.7 / 10

A warm, satirical sitcom about a father and daughter navigating suburban culture shock, built on affection between its central pair and exaggerated comic archetypes.

Single father George Altman is doing his best to raise his sixteen-year-old daughter Tessa in the big city. When he discovers a box of condoms in her bedroom, though, he decides the time has come to move her to a more wholesome and nurturing environment: the suburbs. But behind the beautiful homes and perfect lawns lurk the Franken-moms, spray tans, nose jobs, and Red Bull-guzzling teens who have nothing in common with Tessa. It’s a whole new world, one that makes George wonder if they haven’t jumped out of the frying pan and into the fire.

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  • Is Suburgatory violent? Barely. Less violent than 89% of series.

  • Is Suburgatory sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of series.

  • Is Suburgatory easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 79% of series.

  • Is Suburgatory scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of series.

  • Does Suburgatory leave you hopeful? Somewhat. More hopeful than 69% of series.

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Love39

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