Getting On (2013): Season 1

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Season Details & Credits

HBO | Season Premiere Date: November 24, 2013

Starring: Laurie Metcalf, Alex Borstein, Niecy Nash

Summary: Based on the 2009 British comedy of the same name, the HBO version follows the lives of Dr. Jenna James (Laurie Metcalf), Nurse Dawn (Alex Borstein), Nurse DiDi (Niecy Nash), and supervising nurse Patsy De La Serda (Mel Rodriguez) at Billy Barnes Extended Care Unit of Mt. Palms Hospital in Long Beach, California.

Creator: Will Scheffer and Mark V. Olsen and Jo Brand

Genre(s): Comedy, Health & Lifestyle

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E6. The Concert
Air Date: December 29, 2013
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S1:E5. Nightshift
Air Date: December 22, 2013
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S1:E4. Dumped
Air Date: December 15, 2013

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David Wiegand

Nov 22, 2013

There is a brilliant mix of poignancy and hilarity in Getting On, which is why it all works so well. Read full review

Mary McNamara

Nov 25, 2013

It's a dark and astonishing gem of a show, with a bravely skillful cast juggling the petty obsessions of the workplace with Much Bigger Issues. Read full review

Emily VanDerWerff

Nov 22, 2013

Getting On captures the drudgery of work and life in this ward, but it also catches glimpses of the beauty, and it’s in those moments that it feels like a series that deserves better than it’s going to get. Read full review

Hank Stuever

Nov 22, 2013

Weirdly enough, Getting On (adapted from the original BBC series) is a witheringly efficient work of satire, easily confident about the humanity and absurdity it’s trying to portray. Read full review

Tom Gliatto

Nov 25, 2013

Flawlessly done, but a tough sell. [2 Dec 2013, p.50]

Lori Rackl

Nov 21, 2013

Get ready to laugh and cry with this touching new comedy about a dysfunctional team of nurses and doctors caring for aging patients in a hospital’s extended-care wing. Read full review

TV Guide Magazine Matt Roush

Nov 22, 2013

The pilot episode involves an endless debate over a mysterious "fecal deposit" left on a chair. Let that be a metaphor. Read full review

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Stillaughing

Dec 16, 2013

Amazing show! Great to see such talented characters excelling in slightly different roles-brilliantly casted. I love everything about this show right down to the lighting and focus of the cameras, the uniforms, the constant flow of "crap" trickling down hill, the "corporate propaganda, theAmazing show! Great to see such talented characters excelling in slightly different roles-brilliantly casted. I love everything about this show right down to the lighting and focus of the cameras, the uniforms, the constant flow of "crap" trickling down hill, the "corporate propaganda, the dynamics between the characters, etc. We had to live through this during my dad's last 6 months when his dementia required him to be in a geriatric, rehab place like this. This show makes you laugh at the sad reality that so many of us have to face as we &/or our family member(s) live longer and end up having to visit or live in these places. Like Molly Shannon, we would be vigilant advocates for our dad, slather ourselves with hand sanitizer on the way out for fear of MRSA or C-DIFF infection, and then find some humor about it in order to find the strength to go back. I hope this show stays on!!… Expand

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doggis

Dec 27, 2014

this series is simply genius! the scripts are sublime, the ensemble cast has perfect chemistry and perfect comic timing - 'getting on' is brilliant comedy, smart comedy - the kind of comedy that is so lacking in our dumbed down world....

thank you thank you thank you!

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toph123

Feb 5, 2016

One of the best shows on television. Very funny, poignant, great characters, terrific performances across the board. Too bad that it didn't really catch on with the viewers. Kinda reminds me of other HBO series like The Comeback and Enlightened, brilliant shows that just didn't find much ofOne of the best shows on television. Very funny, poignant, great characters, terrific performances across the board. Too bad that it didn't really catch on with the viewers. Kinda reminds me of other HBO series like The Comeback and Enlightened, brilliant shows that just didn't find much of an audience.… Expand

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haw2991

Dec 22, 2013

I'm loving this new dark horse by HBO, the writing, the cast, the atmosphere; just simply amazing. Metcalf, Borstien, and Nash are all incredible and should be commended significantly for their performances. This is a must-see.....

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Hollindaze

Nov 26, 2013

I've only seen one episode, but it's the first time in awhile, that I was rolling around laughing at a half hour comedy. The absurd silliness doesn't let up. It oddly manages to be touching at the same time.

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rini6

Dec 1, 2013

I am a physician and I rotated in these facilities as a medical student and resident. The scene is intensely familiar and accurately portrayed. I found the humor more dark than humorous (although the argument over turds was precious.) Some scenes were profound and moving and yet nothingI am a physician and I rotated in these facilities as a medical student and resident. The scene is intensely familiar and accurately portrayed. I found the humor more dark than humorous (although the argument over turds was precious.) Some scenes were profound and moving and yet nothing seemed at all forced sentimental. It was marvelously done and with perfect pitch. I am going to watch the rest of this.. no doubt.… Expand

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BogKid

Nov 29, 2013

Pretty mixed emotions about this new HBO series. I have seen only the pilot and I can certainly conclude from that episode that "Getting On" is very well written and generally excellently acted. The initial episode was biting in its portrayal of bureaucracy rampant. I will be followingPretty mixed emotions about this new HBO series. I have seen only the pilot and I can certainly conclude from that episode that "Getting On" is very well written and generally excellently acted. The initial episode was biting in its portrayal of bureaucracy rampant. I will be following the development of this show with interest.

Now for the mixed emotions. I am about four months from turning 80 and I do have to admit that the background of the show a near terminal ward in a major hospital strikes me just a little too close to home. I find that I can view the twilight of life with humor, keeping in perspective, so I'm just going to have to swallow these aspects of "Getting On" to be able to enjoy the overall intent of the show.… Expand

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 3

85
- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: November 8, 2015
Season 2

85
- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: November 9, 2014
Season 1

73
- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: November 24, 2013
- tbd
  S1:E6. The Concert
  Air Date: December 29, 2013
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  S1:E5. Nightshift
  Air Date: December 22, 2013
- tbd
  S1:E4. Dumped
  Air Date: December 15, 2013
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  S1:E3. Make Someone Happy
  Air Date: December 8, 2013
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  S1:E2. If You're Going to San Francisco
  Air Date: December 1, 2013
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  S1:E1. Born on the Fourth of July
  Air Date: November 24, 2013