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  • Episode aired Sep 15, 2016
  • 25m
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7.3/10
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Pamela Adlon and Alysia Reiner in Better Things (2016)
ComedyDrama

Sam deals with lady things.Sam deals with lady things.Sam deals with lady things.

  • Director
    • Pamela Adlon
  • Writers
    • Pamela Adlon
    • Louis C.K.
  • Stars
    • Pamela Adlon
    • Mikey Madison
    • Hannah Riley
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.3/10
    571
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Pamela Adlon
    • Writers
      • Pamela Adlon
      • Louis C.K.
    • Stars
      • Pamela Adlon
      • Mikey Madison
      • Hannah Riley
    • 2User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    Pamela Adlon
    Pamela Adlon
    • Sam Fox
    Mikey Madison
    Mikey Madison
    • Max
    Hannah Riley
    Hannah Riley
    • Frankie
    • (as Hannah Alligood)
    Olivia Edward
    Olivia Edward
    • Duke
    Celia Imrie
    Celia Imrie
    • Phyllis
    Cleopatra Coleman
    Cleopatra Coleman
    • Dr. Okoye
    Alysia Reiner
    Alysia Reiner
    • Sunny
    Patricia Scanlon
    Patricia Scanlon
    • Joy
    Mather Zickel
    Mather Zickel
    • Sam's Ex
    José Zúñiga
    José Zúñiga
    • Henry
    • (as José Zuniga)
    Rae Dawn Chong
    Rae Dawn Chong
    • Patty Donner
    Alex Désert
    Alex Désert
    • Donte
    Jennifer Blakeslee
    Jennifer Blakeslee
    • Susie
    Emma Rosales
    Emma Rosales
    • Megan
    • (as a different name)
    Britney Young
    Britney Young
    • Merryl
    Dalilah Marie Hudson
    • Frankie's Friend
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Pamela Adlon
    • Writers
      • Pamela Adlon
      • Louis C.K.
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    10dariolucic

    Great second episode!!

    I feel like nobody's watching this show, but everyone should. Okay, guess that it's not everybody's cup of tea, but give it a try!! Cast is great, writing, directing.... everything. If you like shows like Atlanta, Louie and Master of None you will probably like this one too. Show feels so real, like it's not a TV Series. You really get to know these characters and their stories, that you can enjoy it on multiple levels, comedy or drama.

    + Great Characters + Nice story + Realism +++ PAMELA ADLON

    Like to see if other episodes are great as first two.
    1cmt-30783

    Can't go any further

    Slogged through the first episode which was both dull and awful because I have always enjoyed Pamela Adlon but midway through E2 I am done with this series. So tired of shows portraying all moms as tired and lazy and all kids as unavoidably bratty. Newsflash: put in a little effort when they are very young and you won't just avoid living with a$$holes, you'll actually love and like your kids. It's really that simple.

    Sorry I wasted time on this garbage.

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      Sam Fox: It really disgusts me how you will sometimes say anything to avoid responsibility for your mistakes. You had a party and you wrecked the house! You're not the first kid to do that. It's not the end of the world.

      Max: Then why are you acting like it is?

      Sam Fox: Because you make me get this mad before you even look up from your phone!

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    • Release date
      • September 15, 2016 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Lankershim Boulevard, North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA(Driving location)
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      • Pig Newton
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