Kidding 2018
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What is Kidding?
Kidding is a television series about Jeff, a beloved children's television host known as Mr. Pickles.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2018
- Status
- Canceled
- Episodes
- 20
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 9, 2018
- Last aired
- Mar 8, 2020
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- Showtime
- Genres
- Drama, Comedy
- Updated
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Overview
Kidding is a television series about Jeff, a beloved children's television host known as Mr. Pickles. The show explores his life when his family begins to fall apart, leaving him unprepared to handle the escalating personal crisis. As Jeff struggles to maintain his cheerful public persona, he discovers that the fantasy world he has built for children offers no solutions to his real-life problems. The series depicts his gradual loss of stability as he attempts to navigate an increasingly difficult situation. His journey reveals the contrast between his kind nature and the harsh realities he faces, creating a narrative that combines humor with emotional depth. The show examines how someone who brings joy to others must confront their own personal challenges without the comfort of the fictional world they have created. Jeff's story illustrates the difficulty of maintaining sanity and optimism when faced with circumstances that exceed his ability to cope.
Should you watch it?
“A beloved children's television icon struggles to maintain his sanity as his family life falls apart.”
- powerful lead performance
- unique blend of humor and sadness
- can be emotionally heavy
Watch it if you enjoy character-driven dramas that explore the intersection of grief and comedy.
The series explores themes of grief and loss within a family setting.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Green Means Go Sep 9, 2018
- E2 Pusillanimous Sep 16, 2018
- E3 Every Pain Needs a Name Sep 23, 2018
- E4 Bye, Mom Sep 30, 2018
- E5 The New You Oct 7, 2018
- E6 The Cookie Oct 14, 2018
- E7 Kintsugi Oct 21, 2018
- E8 Philliam Oct 28, 2018
- E9 LT. Pickles Nov 4, 2018
- E10 Some Day Nov 11, 2018
Season 2 · 10 episodes
- E1 The Cleanest Liver in Columbus, Ohio Feb 9, 2020
- E2 Up, Down and Everything in Between Feb 9, 2020
- E3 I'm Listening Feb 16, 2020
- E4 I Wonder What Grass Tastes Like Feb 16, 2020
- E5 Episode 3101 Feb 23, 2020
- E6 The Death of Fil Feb 23, 2020
- E7 The Acceptance Speech Mar 1, 2020
- E8 A Seat on the Rocket Mar 1, 2020
- E9 The Nightingale Pledge Mar 8, 2020
- E10 The Puppet Dalai Lama Mar 8, 2020
Frequently asked questions
Who created the series?
The series was created by Dave Holstein.
Who stars as the lead character?
Jim Carrey stars as Jeff, also known as Mr. Pickles.
What is the premise of the show?
It follows a children's television icon who faces a personal crisis as his family life implodes.
When did the series premiere?
The series premiered on September 9, 2018.
What is the tone of the show?
It is an American family tragicomedy that balances humor with heartbreaking themes.