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Season 1 – CONNECTING...

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A tight-knit group of friends try to stay close while sheltering in place, with some living their best lives and others just trying to keep it together. Annie is trying to get the nerve to reveal her feelings for Ben, who's debating whether or not to get back with his ex; Pradeep loves his husband and kids, but would love a little alone time even more; Ellis is game for anything but is at a loss when the NBA is put on hold; Rufus, a fan of conspiracy theories, has never felt more validated or paranoid; and quarantine has made Michelle and Garret's marriage stronger than ever. Together, they navigate life during lockdown.
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Kristen Baldwin Entertainment Weekly The effort and ingenuity is very commendable. But everything about Connecting - starting with the groaner of a title - is painfully on the nose. Rated: C Oct 22, 2020 Full Review Richard Roeper Chicago Sun-Times The ensemble is so good, and the folks they're playing are so endearing, my only complaint is there isn't a way for me to join them for their next group chat... Rated: 3.5/4 Oct 10, 2020 Full Review Daniel Fienberg The Hollywood Reporter Connecting... feels like another, maybe slightly better than some, version of something networks decided they needed without any corresponding audience demand. Oct 8, 2020 Full Review Joyce Slaton Common Sense Media Some drug jokes in charming remotely filmed sitcom. Rated: 3/5 Oct 20, 2020 Full Review Matt Roush TV Insider Too often, though, this feels like eavesdropping on conversations that aren't as interesting as the ones many of us have had during our own virtual happy hours. Oct 8, 2020 Full Review Chelsea Steiner The Mary Sue Connecting... artfully taps into the rollercoaster of emotions we've all experienced in the last 8 months. I can't remember the last time a network series has affected me so deeply. Oct 8, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews

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Rusty R Shakina Nayfack deserves better. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 12/20/22 Full Review Audience Member Oh, wow. This was not a good show. I see why NBC pulled it. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member GREAT show. Interesting characters that are very likeable. Well-written. There is magic among these cast members that makes it heartfelt and engaging. I have laughed, gaffawed and even shed a tear. It is too bad that this was cancelled. I miss the cast and the stories. Though the show was based on current events and activities, it was interesting to watch and was a great 30 minutes escape. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member Best thing I've seen in awhile! This is the first show this year that was funny and dearth with diversity in a way that didn't make everything into tropes like Fresh Off the Boat or Blackish. Beautifully representative cast dealing with real issues in a relatable way instead of pretending to be in a fairyland. I'd gladly signup for Peacock Premium to keep watching this show because I felt like each character was dealing with issues that I was dealing with, whether it was Michelle breaking from the stress or Rufus getting hair brained info that was later debunked. Great show. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member It's the show we all need for 2020! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Episode 1 Aired Oct 8, 2020 Pilot As the friend group gathers at the start of quarantine for its new-normal virtual hang, Annie contemplates opening up to Ben about her feelings for him; everyone worries about Jazmin, who's been MIA. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 15, 2020 Day 30 Pradeep's struggle to procure a suitable dinner for his picky children reveals some deeper issues among the group; Annie's online shopping spree results in a surprising delivery. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 15, 2020 Day 78 With Memorial Day around the corner, Garret has planned a trip to Big Bear for the group; it will be the getaway they all need, as long as everyone can follow his strict safety guidelines. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 29, 2020 Day 82 Michelle tries to meet a pressing work deadline and prepare a dish for a socially distanced dinner, all while fielding the world's questions about race in America; Garret and Ben find a way to escape from it all. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 5, 2020 Day 90 As the group gears up to attend a Black Lives Matter march, Ben struggles with various obstacles, including his mother, Dayleen. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 12, 2020 Day 135 Annie, feeling the quarantine fatigue, decides to move back in with her parents in Florida; Ben and Rufus join forces to stop her by revealing a controversial email that forces Annie to confront her parents. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 16, 2020 Day 226 Ellis throws a virtual version of her annual Halloween party, determined to not let quarantine ruin her cherished tradition; just as Ben gears up to make a move on Annie, a handsome stranger enters the picture. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 16, 2020 Day 229 On the eve of the 2020 election, members of the group grapple with their own personal uncertainties and life decisions. Details

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Season Info

Director
Naomi Iwamoto, Linda Mendoza, Martin Gero
Creator
Martin Gero, Brendan Gall
Executive Producer
Martin Gero, Brendan Gall
Screenwriter
Eddie Mujica, Martin Gero, Rachel Pegram, Ranada Shepard, Shirin Najafi, Guy Branum, Brendan Gall
Network
NBC
Rating
TV-PG (D|L)
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 8, 2020