Please Like Me

Synopsis

After breaking up with his girlfriend, Josh comes to the realization that he is homosexual. With the support of his now ex girlfriend Claire, and his best friend and house mate Tom, Josh must help his mother with her battle with depression and the rest of his family embrace his new found lifestyle.

First Air Date: 2013-02-28

Last Air Date: 2016-12-14

Number of Seasons: 4

Number of Episodes: 32

Created By: Josh Thomas

Networks: ABC TV, ABC2

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Top Cast

Josh Thomas as Josh
Thomas Ward as Tom
Debra Lawrance as Mum
David Roberts as Dad
Keegan Joyce as Arnold
Renee Lim as Mae
Hannah Gadsby as Hannah
Caitlin Stasey as Claire
Emily Barclay as Ella
Bob Franklin as Stuart

Seasons

Season 1 (2013) - (6 Episodes)

Season 2 (2014) - (10 Episodes)

Season 3 (2015) - (10 Episodes)

Season 4 (2016) - (6 Episodes)

Season 1 (2013)

The first season begins with Josh realizing that he is gay after being dumped by his girlfriend and forced to move back home with his mother after she overdoses on painkillers.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Rhubarb and Custard (2013-02-28)

Josh's world is thrown into chaos after being dumped by his girlfriend, meeting a very good looking man, and having to care for his fragile mother.
Ep. 2: French Toast (2013-02-28)

Josh's dad, Alan, is so convinced that he's responsible for his ex-wife’s predicament that he insists on dropping his younger girlfriend Mae at the corner store before visiting Josh at the family home, in case he upsets Rose.
Ep. 3: Portuguese Custard Tarts (2013-03-07)

Josh is off to church after God-fearing Aunty Peg catches him making out, and things are hotting up between best friend Tom and ex-girlfriend Claire.
Ep. 4: All You Can Eat (2013-03-14)

Josh has decided that Geoffrey is just too intense for him and has broken up with him. Meanwhile, Rose has decided she wants to try online dating. With some tips from Josh, it doesn't take her long to land a date.
Ep. 5: Spanish Eggs (2013-03-21)

Rose confronts Alan about his younger girlfriend, Mae - which sparks a heated argument. Geoffrey surprises Josh with tickets for the footy. Josh tries to be polite and involved, but it's clear that he is out of his depth.
Ep. 6: Horrible Sandwiches (2013-03-28)

Josh's 21st birthday is lost among preparations for a funeral.