Bless This Mess

Synopsis

After dropping everything to make the move from skyscrapers to farmhouses, Rio and Mike soon realize that the simpler life isn't as easy as they planned.

First Air Date: 2019-04-16

Last Air Date: 2020-05-04

Number of Seasons: 2

Number of Episodes: 26

Created By: Lake Bell, Elizabeth Meriwether

Networks: ABC

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Top Cast

Lake Bell as Rio Levine-Young
Dax Shepard as Mike Levine-Young
Lennon Parham as Kay Bowman
David Koechner as Beau Bowman
Pam Grier as Constance
Ed Begley Jr. as Rudy
JT Neal as Jacob Bowman
Langston Kerman as Brandon
Lisa Linke as Clara
Nancy Lenehan as Deb

Seasons

Season 1 (2019)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Pilot (2019-04-16)

Newlyweds Rio and Mike drop everything (including their jobs and overbearing mother-in-law) to make the move from big city New York to rural Nebraska in search of a simpler life. They soon realize that becoming farmers isn’t as easy as they planned as they are faced with unexpected challenges.
Ep. 2: The Chicken and the Goat (2019-04-23)

After weeks of researching soil revitalization and coming up with a wonderful plan to make their farm successful, Rio and Mike are forced to find a new strategy when the weather forecast is not in their favor. As Mike tries to focus on addressing the dead soil, Rio attempts to connect with new neighbors at the Bowman's potluck but ends up spicing up her romantic relationship with Mike instead.
Ep. 3: The Return of Short Shorts (2019-04-30)

Mike attempts to fit in with the Coffee Boys in order to get rid of his old nickname, “Short Shorts,” by trying to prove to them that he’s a “true farmer.” Meanwhile, Rio finally gets Constance to open up to her, and she discovers that Constance has a liking for Rudy.
Ep. 4: Predators (2019-05-07)

Rio is having trouble adjusting to social and cultural differences between New York and Nebraska, resulting in a few awkward encounters. Through their wild chase to catch an unwanted predator that is after their chickens, Mike and Rio soon convince Rudy and Beau to step out of their comfort zones by getting them to express their feelings.
Ep. 5: In Hot Water (2019-05-14)

In order to afford a new water heater, Rio and Mike must come up with ways to make money since Mike refuses to let Rio's mom, Donna, pay for it. Mike decides to sell their chickens' eggs at the local farmers market; and Rio tries to find new clients for therapy, but the town doesn't seem to want their business.
Ep. 6: The Estonian Method (2019-05-21)

Mike and Rio enter the "best hen" competition at the county fair with their prized chicken Priyanka in order to prove themselves to the community. Meanwhile, romantic sparks fly between Rudy and Constance, only to be halted by a run-in with someone from Rudy's past; and Kay and Beau struggle with some marital issues.