Save Me: Season 1

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Season Details & Credits

NBC | Season Premiere Date: May 23, 2013

Starring: Anne Heche, Michael Landes, Alex Breckenridge

Summary: After nearly dying, Cincinnati housewife Beth Harper (Anne Heche) discovers she can talk to God.

Creator: John Scott Shepherd

Genre(s): Comedy

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E7. Holier than Thou
Air Date: June 13, 2013
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S1:E6. Heavenly Hostess
Air Date: June 6, 2013
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S1:E5. Whatever the Weather
Air Date: June 6, 2013

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Diane Werts

May 21, 2013

The Save Me pilot saves itself artistically. But debuting in a summertime double dose makes series salvation improbable. Read full review

Dorothy Rabinowitz

May 17, 2013

Ms. Heche's Beth is just madly menacing enough to keep things interesting. Read full review

Jeff Jensen

May 17, 2013

Save Me really wants to be is a sly, prickly black comedy, not the broad, feel-good yukker that it tries to be for most of the pilot--an approach that actually yields few laughs. [24 May 2013, p.77] Read full review

Rob Owen

May 23, 2013

It almost feels like a weird, little indie film if indie films were somewhat flat and predictable. Read full review

Ellen Gray

May 23, 2013

Tonally, Save Me, with its slightly muddled message about redemption (which in at least one case involves another character's rediscovery of oral sex), doesn't seem to fit with whatever it was that NBC was trying to do with its new sitcoms this season. Read full review

TV Guide Magazine Matt Roush

May 23, 2013

This shrill parable of redemption, being burned off in back-to-back episodes, is like a spiritual Enlightened for the tone deaf. Read full review

David Hinckley

May 23, 2013

Heche, a strong comic actress, can’t fully conquer the material here, and while the rest of the cast tries hard, there isn’t much with which to get traction. Read full review

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HollyLE

Jun 21, 2013

We need more shows like Save Me!! Funny, witty and NOT OFFENSIVE! I'm personally sick of the cussing, sex and stupidity that has become the norm for prime time tv! Critics of this show are more concerned with being politically correct than promoting good, clean family entertainment.
AnneWe need more shows like Save Me!! Funny, witty and NOT OFFENSIVE! I'm personally sick of the cussing, sex and stupidity that has become the norm for prime time tv! Critics of this show are more concerned with being politically correct than promoting good, clean family entertainment.
Anne Heche and the cast are perfect together!
I LOVE this show and truly hope it gains enough support to stay on for many seasons to come!… Expand

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tv_spenatic

Jun 14, 2013

Great show! I don't know why the critics have mixed feelings. It gives a tasteful difference to ABC's list of shows. Definitely an enlightened comedy, that is fine for the family, but has more of an adult attitude tied in. I really hope this show continues!

2 of 2 users found this helpful20

cesardpb10

May 25, 2013

I was expecting this sitcom for so long time, but I have to admit, I forget about this until the premiere days ago and what a big surprise.
This is more, much more than I was expecting, is really fun and charming.
The second episode is better than the pilot, wich is a good sign for theI was expecting this sitcom for so long time, but I have to admit, I forget about this until the premiere days ago and what a big surprise.
This is more, much more than I was expecting, is really fun and charming.
The second episode is better than the pilot, wich is a good sign for the quality.
I think this season gonna be wonderful.… Expand

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Ray_of_light

Jun 3, 2013

Loved it! I found myself laughing out loud. Heche nails the role and makes the sitcom engaging. Its not earth-shatteringly original, but it is better than most comedies out there.

2 of 2 users found this helpful20

rmdashrf

May 30, 2013

There are some funny moments, and Heche is basically up to her role, but there's nothing exceptional, or even original, in this. Many better comedies get cancelled every year.

0 of 2 users found this helpful02

PaperThing

May 27, 2013

As a show it is just below mediocre, which for some styles of show e.g. cop shows can be bearable; but as a comedy, and one that is shamelessly unoriginal, it is unwatchable. It seems to borrow concepts from already existing IPs like the sitcom "Enlightened" and the web-show "The Book ofAs a show it is just below mediocre, which for some styles of show e.g. cop shows can be bearable; but as a comedy, and one that is shamelessly unoriginal, it is unwatchable. It seems to borrow concepts from already existing IPs like the sitcom "Enlightened" and the web-show "The Book of Dallas", but is much less clever or funny than either.

Don't waste your time.… Expand

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Kristine415

May 25, 2013

I was shocked to find out about this series...it's totally stealing the premise of a web series on KoldCast.tv called The Book of Dallas...the first episode of Save Me is even called The Book of Beth!
Seriously, you can watch the whole web series here:I was shocked to find out about this series...it's totally stealing the premise of a web series on KoldCast.tv called The Book of Dallas...the first episode of Save Me is even called The Book of Beth!
Seriously, you can watch the whole web series here:
http://www.koldcast.tv/video/the_book_of_dallas_chapter_1

And it's a LOT better.… Expand

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 1

43
- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: May 23, 2013
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  S1:E7. Holier than Thou
  Air Date: June 13, 2013
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  S1:E6. Heavenly Hostess
  Air Date: June 6, 2013
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  S1:E5. Whatever the Weather
  Air Date: June 6, 2013
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  S1:E4. Heal Thee
  Air Date: May 30, 2013
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  S1:E3. WWJD
  Air Date: May 30, 2013
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  S1:E2. Take It Back
  Air Date: May 23, 2013
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  S1:E1. The Book of Beth
  Air Date: May 23, 2013