In Treatment: Season 1

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In Treatment: Season 3

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HBO | Season Premiere Date: January 28, 2008

Starring: Michelle Forbes, Dianne Wiest, Blair Underwood

Summary: The remake of a hit Israeli show airing 5 days a week looks into therapist Paul Weston (Gabriel Byrne) practice along with his own sessions with a psychologist.

Genre(s): Drama

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E43. Paul and Gina - Week Nine
Air Date: March 28, 2008
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S1:E42. Jake and Amy - Week Nine
Air Date: March 27, 2008
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S1:E41. Sophie - Week Nine
Air Date: March 26, 2008

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Doug Elfman

In Treatment is exhilarating. Read full review

David Hinckley

In Treatment feels neither soapy nor formulaic, because of the intensity with which it's presented. Read full review

Tom Shales

It isn't high literature nor even perhaps high television, but In Treatment does have a welcome, and occasionally riveting, pulpy streak, perhaps inevitable with its promise of peeks behind doors that usually remain closed. Read full review

Ray Richmond

The performances of the players are so uniformly terrific that you could do worse than to bring these deeply flawed characters into your living room on a regular basis, as this is a series for which TiVo was invented if ever there was one. Read full review

The first episode of this show will probably make you roll your eyes and beg the gods for mercy. Don't give up, though, because In Treatment is sharp and unique and worth the effort. Read full review

Rob Owen

In Treatment is fascinating TV, but it's not a pleasant experience. Watching these therapy sessions is akin to eating your TV broccoli. Read full review

Tim Goodman

The writing is forced and thin, some of the acting stagey, most of the characters unlikable and - the show-killer quality that HBO execs apparently failed to see--profoundly boring. Read full review

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LeslieW.

Feb 25, 2008

Great show. Rarely does one have an opportunity to see the intimate truths about people that they usually hide in daily life -a fabulous topic for a tv show. Strong acting skills, great dialogue and a rich story line are critical given the nature of this show and I believe that they do a Great show. Rarely does one have an opportunity to see the intimate truths about people that they usually hide in daily life -a fabulous topic for a tv show. Strong acting skills, great dialogue and a rich story line are critical given the nature of this show and I believe that they do a fantastic job on all three.… Expand

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BC.

Feb 3, 2008

Riveting and compelling. At last a portrayal of how a real therapist works. For too long this helping profession has been the butt of jokes and derision, portraying inappropriate involvement with patients, etc. Since the media has only been able to ridicule that which it does not Riveting and compelling. At last a portrayal of how a real therapist works. For too long this helping profession has been the butt of jokes and derision, portraying inappropriate involvement with patients, etc. Since the media has only been able to ridicule that which it does not understand, it has made the profession laughable. When people are afraid of something and don't umderstand it,they tend to distort, minimize and demonize it, much like in racism. While this therapist may have his own problems, he attempts to deal with them, he does not act out inappropriately with his patients. While Dr. Melfi of Suprano fame was better that the average therapist, her character did not have the same depth, complexity or intensity of Paul's. She was also seen discussing her patient with her family, which was a blatant violation of confidentiality. Additionally,She threw Tony Suprano out in the end which was purely a betrayal. Paul, up to now, is on the mark more often than not.… Expand

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lohare

Dec 31, 2011

30 episodes (no pun) in and I am addicted (pun). As a chartered psychologist but not clinically orientated. It is drawing me towards the dark side (pun). I hope clinical practice is this interesting (no pun).

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SusieS.

Mar 5, 2008

So very captivating. I thought I would find the series depressing and boring. Instead, I find myself making sure the kids stick to their bedtime so I don't miss a second of a new episode. Most compelling to me is Sophie (Wednesdays). Hers is the only session in which Paul seems utterly So very captivating. I thought I would find the series depressing and boring. Instead, I find myself making sure the kids stick to their bedtime so I don't miss a second of a new episode. Most compelling to me is Sophie (Wednesdays). Hers is the only session in which Paul seems utterly focused on the patient. For all his emotional entanglements with his other patients, Sophie seems to be the one he most wants to "help" and she is by far the most endearing character of the series. Cheers to HBO for more great viewing.… Expand

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Denise

Mar 24, 2008

Consistently rivetting psychological drama far and away the best show on tv.

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LisaB.

Apr 18, 2008

I love... love... love. ..in treatment the best show on hbo.. Please have a second season!!

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Dorian

Feb 9, 2008

What a let down. As others have pointed out, this series feels like a series of one-act plays commonly found in an off-Broadway production. While Gabriel Byrne is fine (as always), the other characters, err, "patients" are, for the most part, tedious, self-absorbed and unlikable, while the What a let down. As others have pointed out, this series feels like a series of one-act plays commonly found in an off-Broadway production. While Gabriel Byrne is fine (as always), the other characters, err, "patients" are, for the most part, tedious, self-absorbed and unlikable, while the dialogue comes off as stagy and forced, a death knell for a show that is nothing BUT talk. In fact, the whole thing just comes off as inauthentic, gimmicky and self-important, more an exercise in "duo" acting, than anything else. No doubt, the melodrama will appeal to soap-opera fans, as well as therapists who have been DYING for a show to portray them as they imagine themselves to be: unsung heroes who are too often ridiculed, misunderstood or not appreciated by the world at large. However, judging by this shows portrayal, it seems that being a therapist is synonymous with being an emotional receptacle for histrionic narcissists; I, for one, see this show as doing no favors for the profession.… Expand

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 4

72
- Season 4 Overview
  Air Date: May 23, 2021
Season 3

83
- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: October 25, 2010
Season 2

85
- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: April 5, 2009
Season 1

70
- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: January 28, 2008
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  S1:E43. Paul and Gina - Week Nine
  Air Date: March 28, 2008
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  S1:E42. Jake and Amy - Week Nine
  Air Date: March 27, 2008
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  S1:E41. Sophie - Week Nine
  Air Date: March 26, 2008
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  S1:E40. Paul and Gina - Week Eight
  Air Date: March 21, 2008
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  S1:E39. Jake and Amy - Week Eight
  Air Date: March 20, 2008
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  S1:E38. Sophie - Week Eight
  Air Date: March 19, 2008
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  S1:E37. Alex - Week Eight
  Air Date: March 18, 2008
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  S1:E36. Laura - Week Eight
  Air Date: March 17, 2008
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  S1:E35. Paul and Gina - Week Seven
  Air Date: March 14, 2008
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  S1:E34. Jake and Amy - Week Seven
  Air Date: March 13, 2008
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  S1:E33. Sophie - Week Seven
  Air Date: March 12, 2008
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  S1:E32. Alex - Week Seven
  Air Date: March 11, 2008
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  S1:E31. Laura - Week Seven
  Air Date: March 10, 2008
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  S1:E30. Paul and Gina - Week Six
  Air Date: March 7, 2008
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  S1:E29. Jake and Amy - Week Six
  Air Date: March 6, 2008
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  S1:E28. Sophie - Week Six
  Air Date: March 5, 2008
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  S1:E27. Alex - Week Six
  Air Date: March 4, 2008
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  S1:E26. Laura - Week Six
  Air Date: March 3, 2008
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  S1:E25. Paul and Gina - Week Five
  Air Date: February 29, 2008
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  S1:E24. Jake and Amy - Week Five
  Air Date: February 28, 2008
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  S1:E23. Sophie - Week Five
  Air Date: February 27, 2008
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  S1:E22. Alex - Week Five
  Air Date: February 26, 2008
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  S1:E21. Laura - Week Five
  Air Date: February 25, 2008
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  S1:E20. Paul and Gina - Week Four
  Air Date: February 22, 2008
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  S1:E19. Jake and Amy - Week Four
  Air Date: February 21, 2008
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  S1:E18. Sophie - Week Four
  Air Date: February 20, 2008
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  S1:E17. Alex - Week Four
  Air Date: February 19, 2008
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  S1:E16. Laura - Week Four
  Air Date: February 18, 2008
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  S1:E15. Paul and Gina - Week Three
  Air Date: February 15, 2008
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  S1:E14. Jake and Amy - Week Three
  Air Date: February 14, 2008
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  S1:E13. Sophie - Week Three
  Air Date: February 13, 2008
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  S1:E12. Alex - Week Three
  Air Date: February 12, 2008
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  S1:E11. Laura - Week Three
  Air Date: February 11, 2008
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  S1:E10. Paul and Gina - Week Two
  Air Date: February 8, 2008
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  S1:E9. Jake and Amy - Week Two
  Air Date: February 7, 2008
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  S1:E8. Sophie - Week Two
  Air Date: February 6, 2008
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  S1:E7. Alex - Week Two
  Air Date: February 5, 2008
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  S1:E6. Laura - Week Two
  Air Date: February 4, 2008
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  S1:E5. Paul and Gina - Week One
  Air Date: February 1, 2008
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  S1:E4. Jake and Amy - Week One
  Air Date: January 31, 2008
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  S1:E3. Sophie - Week One
  Air Date: January 30, 2008
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  S1:E2. Alex - Week One
  Air Date: January 29, 2008
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  S1:E1. Laura - Week One
  Air Date: January 28, 2008