Suburgatory 2011
“Escape is not an option.”
What is Suburgatory?
Suburgatory is an American television sitcom that revolves around the life of a single father and his daughter. The series focuses on the challenges and adjustments that come with moving from the big city to the suburbs.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2011
- Status
- Canceled
- Episodes
- 57
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 28, 2011
- Last aired
- May 14, 2014
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- ABC
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
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Overview
Suburgatory is an American television sitcom that revolves around the life of a single father and his daughter. The series focuses on the challenges and adjustments that come with moving from the big city to the suburbs. The show's protagonist is a single father who decides to relocate his daughter to a more wholesome environment. The suburbs are portrayed as a place with a distinct culture, featuring characters who are often depicted as being superficial and materialistic. The show explores the contrast between the city and suburban life, highlighting the differences in values and lifestyles between the two environments.
Should you watch it?
“A father moves his teenage daughter from the city to the suburbs for a fresh start.”
- sharp social commentary
- fish-out-of-water premise
- cynical depiction of suburban life
Watch it if you enjoy satirical takes on modern suburban culture and parent-child dynamics.
The series features themes regarding teenage maturity and suburban social pressures.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 22 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Pilot Sep 28, 2011
- E2 The Barbecue Oct 5, 2011
- E3 The Chatterer Oct 12, 2011
- E4 Don't Call Me Shirley Oct 19, 2011
- E5 Halloween Oct 26, 2011
- E6 Charity Case Nov 2, 2011
- E7 Sweet Sixteen Nov 16, 2011
- E8 Thanksgiving Nov 23, 2011
- E9 The Nutcracker Dec 7, 2011
- E10 Driving Miss Dalia Jan 4, 2012
- E11 Out in the Burbs Jan 11, 2012
- E12 The Casino Trip Jan 18, 2012
- E13 Sex and the Suburbs Feb 8, 2012
- E14 The Body Feb 15, 2012
- E15 Fire with Fire Feb 22, 2012
- E16 Poetic Injustice Feb 29, 2012
- E17 Independence Day Mar 14, 2012
- E18 Down Time Apr 11, 2012
- E19 Entering Eden Apr 18, 2012
- E20 Hear No Evil May 2, 2012
- E21 The Great Compromise May 9, 2012
- E22 The Motherload May 16, 2012
Season 2 · 22 episodes
- E1 Homecoming Oct 17, 2012
- E2 The Witch of East Chatswin Oct 24, 2012
- E3 Ryan's Song Oct 31, 2012
- E4 Foam Finger Nov 7, 2012
- E5 The Wishbone Nov 14, 2012
- E6 Friendship Fish Nov 28, 2012
- E7 Krampus Dec 5, 2012
- E8 Black Thai Jan 9, 2013
- E9 Junior Secretary's Day Jan 16, 2013
- E10 Chinese Chicken Jan 23, 2013
- E11 Yakult Leader Jan 30, 2013
- E12 Body Talk Feb 6, 2013
- E13 Blowtox and Burlap Feb 13, 2013
- E14 T-Ball & Sympathy Feb 20, 2013
- E15 Leaving Chatswin Feb 27, 2013
- E16 How to Be a Baby Mar 6, 2013
- E17 Eat, Pray, Eat Mar 20, 2013
- E18 Brown Trembler Mar 27, 2013
- E19 Decemberfold Apr 3, 2013
- E20 Go, Gamblers! Apr 10, 2013
- E21 Apocalypse Meow Apr 17, 2013
- E22 Stray Dogs Apr 17, 2013
Season 3 · 13 episodes
- E1 No Me Gusta, Mami Jan 15, 2014
- E2 Victor Ha Jan 22, 2014
- E3 Open Door Policy Jan 29, 2014
- E4 The Birds and the Biederman Feb 5, 2014
- E5 Blame It on the Rain Stick Feb 26, 2014
- E6 About a Boy-Yoi-Yoing Mar 5, 2014
- E7 I'm Just Not That Into Me Mar 12, 2014
- E8 Catch and Release Mar 26, 2014
- E9 The Ballad of Piggy Duckworth Apr 2, 2014
- E10 No, You Can't Sit With Us Apr 23, 2014
- E11 Dalia Nicole Smith Apr 30, 2014
- E12 Les Lucioles May 7, 2014
- E13 Stiiiiiiill Horny May 14, 2014
Frequently asked questions
What is the premise of the show?
A single father moves his sixteen-year-old daughter from the city to the suburbs.
Why does George decide to move?
He discovers a box of condoms in his daughter's bedroom and seeks a more nurturing environment.
What is the setting like?
The suburbs are depicted with perfect lawns, beautiful homes, and a unique social culture.
Who are the Franken-moms?
They are suburban mothers who represent the intense social environment Tessa encounters.
Is the transition easy for them?
George begins to wonder if the suburban environment is actually an improvement over the city.