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      Season 1 – Speechless

      2016 Comedy List
      98% 46 Reviews Tomatometer 77% 500+ Ratings Audience Score Maya DiMeo, a wife and mother, is fiercely protective of her husband, Jimmy, and their three children, Ray, Dylan, and J.J. -- who has a condition that leaves him with unique mobility and communication challenges. While Maya's mama bear instinct may be one of her most admirable qualities, it's not without its drawbacks and sometimes the injustices she sets out to make right end up being all in her head. Together, the family members work to make a new home for themselves and find the right person to come in and give J.J. a voice of his own. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Premiered Aug 20 Buy Now

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      Critics Consensus

      Speechless speaks to a sensitive topic with a heartfelt lead performance and a fine balance of sensitivity and irreverence.

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      Audience Member Great series, had a few problems but ultimately led to me watching every episode when they came out. The story line was good and allowed insight into the world of teenager with cerebral palsy, 7/10. Its a good series. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member Snappy dialogue and engaging characters, but it feel contrived. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member Such a great show. They bring light to a horrible disease in a heartfelt and funny way. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member An outstanding new sitcom that thoughtfully blends humor with sensitivity without being overly-emotional, and probably my top pick for new comedy this season. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member Taking everything you hate about family sitcoms and smothering it with comedic characters, stories worth your time and a fresh take on a family dealing with a special needs member. Speechless is a very enjoyable time for the whole family. Though what would make the series even better is if it the jokes would to learn when to take a step back and let the story do it's part. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member Funniest Comedy Show I've seen in awhile! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Episode 1 Aired Sep 21, 2016 P-I-- PILOT Maya DiMeo moves her family to a new school district to accommodate the needs of her son with cerebral palsy; the situation doesn't live up to expectations, but before she tries to move the family again, J.J. makes a connection. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 28, 2016 N-E-- NEW A-I-- AIDE Maya's fear about allowing Kenneth to be J.J.'s full-time aide is confirmed when J.J. misses a physical therapy appointment; Jimmy shows Dylan how to be unneighborly. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 5, 2016 B-O-N-- BONFIRE When Maya forces the cancellation of the homecoming bonfire because she doesn't believe the location is wheelchair accessible, J.J. suffers backlash at school. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 12, 2016 I-N-S-- INSPIRATIONS J.J. and Kenneth push their luck after receiving free food and baseball game admissions from strangers; Maya takes Dylan and Ray for a game of paintball. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 26, 2016 H-A-L-- HALLOWEEN Jimmy is upset when the kids aren't excited about dressing up for Halloween; Dylan is recruited to work at the school's haunted mansion; Kenneth fears for his job after J.J. gets drunk at a party. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 9, 2016 D-A-T-E-- DATE? J.J. has a crush on an injured gymnast who has to learn to adapt to life in a wheelchair; Ray tries to explain why there's a picture of a nipple on his phone; Jimmy shows Dylan how to deal with stress. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 16, 2016 T-H-A-- THANKSGIVING The DiMeos' plan to avoid Thanksgiving drama is thwarted when Jimmy's family members invite themselves over; the family members make a game of pointing out one another's annoying traits. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 30, 2016 R-A-Y-C-- RAY-CATION Maya gets the family to help J.J. romance a girl at school; the DiMeo family practices getting to school on time for Ray's upcoming weekend field trip. Details Episode 9 Aired Dec 7, 2016 S-L-- SLED H-O-- HOCKEY J.J. wants to join a sled hockey team for people with disabilities, but Jimmy thinks it's too dangerous; Maya learns she has to be nicer to Kenneth to keep him as J.J.'s aide. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 14, 2016 C-H-O-- CHOIR Maya struggles to maintain her newfound holiday spirit when the van -- containing all of the family's Christmas gifts -- is stolen; Ray joins the choir to beef up his college resume. Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 4, 2017 R-O-- ROAD T-R-- TRIP Maya rises to the occasion when a situation with Ray's appendix arises during a family road trip; a visit with a fortune teller leaves Dylan feeling anxious. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 11, 2017 H-E-R-- HERO The DiMeos need Dylan's help to get on the good side of their insurance agent; Ray needs to use his brother for inspiration to write an essay for a contest at school. Details Episode 13 Aired Jan 18, 2017 S-I-- SICK D-A-- DAY When Maya and Kenneth both get sick, Jimmy steps in as mom and Dylan helps J.J.; the family works together to finish Ray's school project. Details Episode 14 Aired Feb 8, 2017 V-A-L-- VALENTINE'S D-A-- DAY Maya gets help with Jimmy's Valentine's Day gift; Ray is excited about the prospect of having a secret admirer; J.J. distributes candy-grams. Details Episode 15 Aired Feb 15, 2017 T-H-- THE C-L-- CLUB J.J. argues with Kenneth about their time together; the family become members of a country club for a week. Details Episode 16 Aired Feb 22, 2017 O-S-- OSCAR P-A-- PARTY Maya feels threatened by the perceived perfection of one of the mom's at her annual Oscar party; Ray pretends to be someone he's not to impress a girl. Details Episode 17 Aired Mar 8, 2017 S-U-R-- SURPRISE! Maia throws a birthday party for Dylan against her wishes; Ray watches after J.J.; Jimmy and Kenneth struggle to find something in common. Details Episode 18 Aired Mar 15, 2017 D-I-- DING Maya puts a dent in a nearby car; Jimmy and Dylan share a moment at the local supermarket; J.J. teaches a rude customer a lesson; a moonlighting Kenneth hides his side job from the DiMeos. Details Episode 19 Aired Apr 5, 2017 C-H-- CHEATER! JJ cheats on a school exam; Jimmy bails out Ray after his attempt to make fast money fails. Details Episode 20 Aired Apr 26, 2017 R-U-N-- RUNAWAY When Maya learns J.J. tried to run away, she wants to help him complete the task so he can have the experience; Jimmy struggles to have serious talks with the kids. Details Episode 21 Aired May 3, 2017 P-R-- PROM With all three kids at prom, Maya and Jimmy share a rare night to themselves; Ray thinks he's going to have his first make-out session with a girl, but she uses an offensive word; J.J. bonds with someone. Details Episode 22 Aired May 10, 2017 M-A-- MAY-JAY Maya looks forward to spending summer with J.J., but he and Kenneth have other plans; Jimmy gets special treatment in an unlikely place; Dylan's identity within the family is threatened. Details Episode 23 Aired May 17, 2017 C-A-- CAMP Maya gets a surprise at the airport as the family prepares for their flight to J.J.'s camp; Ray looks to the summer as a chance to reinvent himself; Jimmy and Dylan have a father/daughter bonding moment. Details

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      Hank Stuever Washington Post The writers and producers of "Speechless" wisely decided to give the DIMeo family an array of eccentricities and an honest policy of saying whatever is on their minds. Rated: B Jan 25, 2019 Full Review Amber Dowling TheWrap Speechless is all but guaranteed to be the Alphabet network's next comedic hit. Jun 14, 2018 Full Review Wenlei Ma News.com.au Speechless is bitingly funny and is also that rare instance that can tell the story of a disabled character and his family without being morose or pitying. Oct 28, 2016 Full Review Barbara Ellen Observer (UK) Its other major strength lies in its darkly wisecracking family dynamic (think Modern Family, with added scorn), with Driver and Bowie perfectly encapsulating a couple who've learned the hard way to use cynicism and humour for fuel. Mar 18, 2019 Full Review Catalina Combs Black Girl Nerds Speechless takes the risk with a topic often considered taboo and -- so far -- delivers a captivating show. Jun 27, 2018 Full Review Jade Budowski Decider ABC's knack for understanding family comedy shines brighter than ever here; between the sharp jokes, silly situations, and realistic struggles, the show knows itself well and doesn't shy away from topics that other shows are prone to mishandling. Dec 20, 2017 Full Review Read all reviews

      Season Info

      Director
      Christine Gernon, Bill Purple, Michael Weaver, Claire Scanlon, Geeta Patel
      Executive Producer
      Scott Silveri, Jake Kasdan, Melvin Mar
      Screenwriter
      Seth Kurland, Daniel Chun, Elizabeth Beckwith, Dan Holden, Carrie Rosen, Scott Silveri, Eric Lapidus, Matt Roller, Jeremy Bronson, Mark Kunerth, Miriam Datskovsky, Ron McCants
      Network
      ABC
      Rating
      TV-PG (L)
      Genre
      Comedy
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date
      Sep 21, 2016