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So Help Me Todd 2022

★ 7.3/10 · 61 votes TV-14 DramaMysteryComedy 2 seasons · 31 eps Canceled

Created by Scott Prendergast

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What is So Help Me Todd?

So Help Me Todd is an American legal comedy‑drama series that debuted on CBS in the fall of 2022. Created by Scott Prendergast, the show premiered on September 29, 2022 and ran through 2024, encompassing two seasons.

Type
TV series
Year
2022
Status
Canceled
Episodes
31
Runtime
45 minutes
First aired
Sep 29, 2022
Last aired
May 16, 2024
Original language
EN
Origin
US
Networks
CBS
Genres
Drama, Mystery, Comedy
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So Help Me Todd is an American legal comedy‑drama series that debuted on CBS in the fall of 2022. Created by Scott Prendergast, the show premiered on September 29, 2022 and ran through 2024, encompassing two seasons. The narrative centers on a talented but directionless private investigator who is the black sheep of his family; he reluctantly becomes the in‑house investigator for his mother, a successful attorney coping with the recent dissolution of her marriage. The mother’s overbearing personality contrasts sharply with her son’s more laid‑back approach, generating the series’ core comedic tension. The principal cast includes Marcia Gay Harden as the attorney mother and Skylar

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Should you watch it?

“A directionless private investigator reluctantly joins his overbearing attorney mother to solve cases together.”

# procedural# comedic# dramatic# family-focused
Reasons to watch
  • dynamic lead performances
  • humorous mother-son tension
Keep in mind
  • clashing personality tropes

Watch it if you enjoy lighthearted legal procedurals featuring complicated family dynamics.

The series contains mild language and themes typical of network legal dramas.

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Cast

Marcia Gay Harden Margaret
Skylar Astin Todd
Madeline Wise Allison
Tristen J. Winger Lyle
Inga Schlingmann Susan
Rosa Arredondo Francey
Clayton James Chuck Grant
Thomas Cadrot Chet Venables
Leslie Silva Beverly Crest
Jeffrey Nordling Gus Easton
Tasha Simms Gabriela Sauceda
Matthew Wilkas Lawrence Wright

Episode guide

Season 1 · 21 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide →
Season 2 · 10 episodes

Frequently asked questions

What is the premise of the show?

A struggling private investigator works for his successful attorney mother despite their different personalities.

Who are the main characters?

The series focuses on a talented but directionless private investigator and his overbearing attorney mother.

What is the mother's professional background?

She is a successful attorney who is currently navigating the dissolution of her marriage.

What is the son's role?

He serves as the in-house investigator for his mother's law firm.

What is the tone of the series?

The show balances professional legal work with the personal conflicts of a dysfunctional family.