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Synopsis

Abby is a 45-year-old self-identified fat, queer dyke whose misfortune and despair unexpectedly lead her to a vibrantly transformative relationship.

First Air Date: 2019-12-08

Last Air Date: 2021-10-10

Number of Seasons: 2

Number of Episodes: 18

Created By: Abby McEnany, Tim Mason

Networks: Showtime

No overview available for this season.

Ep. 1: 180 Almonds (2019-12-08)

Abby begins an existential life evaluation vowing mortal consequences after 180 days. Her therapist checks out mid-session and a first date turns into a confrontation with the woman responsible for ‘ruining her life’.
Ep. 2: 176, 172, 171 (2019-12-15)

Abby feels out of place when Chris takes her to a hip, sex-positive, ‘queer wonderland’ for their second date and has a free therapy session.
Ep. 3: 162 (2019-12-22)

Abby and Chris plan to have sex for the first time at the end of a Bacchanalian day of three meals, four Lyft rides and an STD reveal.
Ep. 4: 161, 153, 137, 122, 106, 104, 102 (We're Still Counting Almonds.) (2019-12-29)

Abby navigates public restrooms as a gender non-conforming queer dyke with OCD and pinballs against a cross section of humanity and perspectives at a Dolly Parton concert.
Ep. 5: 66, 65, 64, 62 (2020-01-05)

A medical emergency brings Abby and Campbell’s friendship into focus and Abby reveals her biggest secret to Chris.
Ep. 6: 15, 14 (pt. 1) (2020-01-12)

Edward and Carol Lynn wed, Danger Zone has their moment and Abby violates Chris’ one request.
Ep. 7: 14 (pt. 2), 12, 11, 10 (2020-01-19)

Having ignored the advice of her friends, Abby finally confesses the truth to Chris after a painting puts her in a trance.
Ep. 8: 3, 2, 1 (2020-01-26)

The final almonds. When Abby motivates herself to get out of the apartment for Julia’s This American Life show, she’s met with two unwanted surprises. Season finale.