SMILF 2017
- Status
- Canceled
- First Aired
- November 5, 2017
- Last Aired
- March 31, 2019
- Format
- 2 seasons · 18 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~9 hours (30 min/ep)
- Highest Rated Episode
- S1E3 "Half a Sheet Cake & a Blue-Raspberry Slushie" (★ 7.8/10)
- Created By
- Frankie Shaw
- Network
- Showtime
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
What is SMILF?
SMILF is an American comedy-drama television series that premiered on Showtime on November 5, 2017. Created, written, and directed by Frankie Shaw, the show is based on her short film of the same title.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2017
- Status
- Canceled
- Episodes
- 18
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Nov 5, 2017
- Last aired
- Mar 31, 2019
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- Showtime
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.9/10 from 69 votes
- Format
- 2 seasons · 18 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~30 minutes
- Status
- Canceled
- Network
- Showtime
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SMILF is an American comedy-drama television series that premiered on Showtime on November 5, 2017. Created, written, and directed by Frankie Shaw, the show is based on her short film of the same title. The series title is a play on the term MILF, with the letter S representing either single or Southie, a nickname for the Boston neighborhood where the protagonist resides. The show follows a single, 20-something mother from Southie as she navigates the challenges of balancing her personal desires for relationships, sex, and a career with the realities of young, single motherhood. In addition to Frankie Shaw, the cast includes Miguel Gomez, Samara Weaving, Anna Chanel Reimer, and Rosie O'Donnell. The program, which aired for two seasons between 2017 and 2019, is categorized as a comedy and drama and carries a TV-MA rating. The series provides a raw and honest look at the struggles involved in finding a functional work-life balance while raising a child.
Should you watch it?
“A young single mother from Southie navigates the complex intersection of career, romance, and parenthood.”
- It offers an honest and raw perspective on the challenges of young, single motherhood.
- The series features a multifaceted narrative created, written, and directed by Frankie Shaw.
- It provides a unique comedic look at the collision between personal desires and life realities.
- The show deals with mature themes and is rated TV-MA, which may not appeal to all viewers.
Watch it if you enjoy character-driven comedy dramas that explore the messy realities of early adulthood.
The series maintains a raw and honest tone with a pacing that reflects the frantic nature of balancing motherhood and personal ambition.
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Season 1 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 A Box of Dunkies and Two Squirts of Maple Syrup Mytharc Nov 5, 2017
- E2 1,800 Filet-O-Fishes & One Small Diet Coke Core Nov 12, 2017
- E3 Half a Sheet Cake & a Blue-Raspberry Slushie Core Nov 19, 2017
- E4 Deep-Dish Pizza & a Shot of Holy Water Core Nov 26, 2017
- E5 Run, Bridgette, Run or Forty-Eight Burnt Cupcakes & Graveyard Rum Core Dec 3, 2017
- E6 Chocolate Pudding & a Cooler of Gatorade Core Dec 10, 2017
- E7 Family-Sized Popcorn & a Can of Wine Mytharc Dec 17, 2017
- E8 Mark's Lunch & Two Cups of Coffee Mytharc Dec 31, 2017
Season 2 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 Shit Man, I've Literally Failed Mytharc Jan 20, 2019
- E2 Sorry Mary, I'm Losing Faith Core Jan 27, 2019
- E3 Surrogate Mothers Inspire Loving Families Core Feb 10, 2019
- E4 So Maybe I Look Feminine Core Feb 17, 2019
- E5 Single Mom In Love Forever Core Feb 24, 2019
- E6 Should Mothers Incur Loss Financially? Core Mar 3, 2019
- E7 Smile More If Lying Fails Core Mar 10, 2019
- E8 Sex Makes It Less Formal Core Mar 17, 2019
- E9 Single Mom Is Losing Faith Mytharc Mar 24, 2019
- E10 Single Mom Is Looking (for) Family Mytharc Mar 31, 2019
Frequently asked questions
Where can I stream SMILF?
The series aired on Showtime and is available to rent or buy on various digital platforms.
Is SMILF worth watching?
The show is worth watching for viewers interested in raw, honest, and character-focused comedy-dramas about the complexities of young motherhood.
How long is the series?
The series ran for two seasons between 2017 and 2019.
What is the premise of the show?
The series follows a single, 20-something mother from Southie who struggles to find a balance between her personal life and her responsibilities as a parent.
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