Speechless (2016): Season 1

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ABC | Season Premiere Date: September 21, 2016

Starring: Minnie Driver, Cedric Yarbrough, John Ross Bowie

Summary: Maya DiMeo (Minnie Driver) takes charge of her family that includes her husband Jimmy (John Ross Bowie) and their three sons: Ray (Mason Cook), Dylan (Kyla Kenedy) and JJ (Micah Fowler), who has special needs.

Genre(s): Comedy

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E23. C-A-- CAMP
Air Date: May 17, 2017
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S1:E22. M-A-- MAY-JAY
Air Date: May 10, 2017
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S1:E21. P-R-- PROM
Air Date: May 3, 2017

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David Wiegand

Sep 19, 2016

The show is a perfect balance of comedy and heart, and the performances are superior on every level. Micah Fowler, though: wow. Read full review

Vicki Hyman

Sep 21, 2016

This is the best network comedy of the season (yes, that's a caveat), with its deceptively easy balance of heart and snark. Read full review

Jon Negroni

Sep 21, 2016

This is one of those rare pilots that lends about the same comedic weight to every main character (and a good deal of the supporting cast, as well). Read full review

Tim Goodman

Sep 20, 2016

It's a promising pilot that gets the balance right on humor and heart, and that's enough reason to give it a chance going forward. Read full review

Scott D. Pierce

Sep 21, 2016

You won't feel like you're doing public service when you watch this show. It's very funny. Very entertaining. And it has a big heart. Read full review

Gail Pennington

Sep 21, 2016

The premise may sound more sad than funny, but fortunately, it's not. That's due in large part to Fowler, who like his character has cerebral palsy and is anything but pitiful. Both are smart and funny and determined to be their own person, no matter the obstacles. Read full review

Rob Owen

Sep 19, 2016

Speechless has its funny moments, but they are interspersed with So. Much. Yelling. Read full review

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Ariadne

Oct 6, 2016

This is laugh out loud funny. It's quirky, but the family is lovable. Minnie Driver is her wonderful self in this show. It's this year's Goldberg's or Fresh off the Boat for sure.

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Bigchris27

Nov 10, 2016

This is a show that may have to grow on some people but i love the demios myself jj is the man and the over angry teenage daughter is hilarious mrs driver gets on my nerves with her mama bear attitude but aside from that issue the shows absolutly hilarious and the family is sweet andThis is a show that may have to grow on some people but i love the demios myself jj is the man and the over angry teenage daughter is hilarious mrs driver gets on my nerves with her mama bear attitude but aside from that issue the shows absolutly hilarious and the family is sweet and charming i recomend this to anyone whether u have a disability or know someone who does or u just love family conedys this show is for u give it a try u will be so happy u did… Expand

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manningn15

Nov 26, 2018

Such a great show. They bring light to a horrible disease in a heartfelt and funny way.

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crb57

Nov 9, 2016

This show has grown on me. At first, it was awkward to watch. I continued watching and the character development kicked in and I have really enjoyed the show.

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AljosaO

Feb 11, 2017

After a poor pilot (where Driver's character was very annoying, the story was weird and the supporting characters were bland), the DiMeos quickly became one of the best families in the TV universe. Speechless stays in "ABC family comedy block" (Modern Family, Goldbergs, Fresh Off The BoatAfter a poor pilot (where Driver's character was very annoying, the story was weird and the supporting characters were bland), the DiMeos quickly became one of the best families in the TV universe. Speechless stays in "ABC family comedy block" (Modern Family, Goldbergs, Fresh Off The Boat ...) limits, so it sometimes touches the important topics troubling the society (just enough to makes us think). But most of the time it stays in comfortable quirky family stories format. That's a perfect combination… Expand

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beachldy

Oct 3, 2016

Love the lead actor (Micah Fowler)... but Minnie Driver's character is just too "over the top" and overly-emoted. The show unfortunately is quite dull, and rarely actually funny. While we do need more shows with handicapped actors, this one could have had potential but lacks luster of anyLove the lead actor (Micah Fowler)... but Minnie Driver's character is just too "over the top" and overly-emoted. The show unfortunately is quite dull, and rarely actually funny. While we do need more shows with handicapped actors, this one could have had potential but lacks luster of any kind with a boring story line.… Expand

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rwwonwheels

Dec 22, 2016

As a wheelchair with Cerebral Palsy. I find "Speechless" to be an insult to the entire disability community. While humor can serve as a vehicle for education and enlightenment, this show is a complete disaster. The adults are unstable and the dialogue doesn't even try to even remotelyAs a wheelchair with Cerebral Palsy. I find "Speechless" to be an insult to the entire disability community. While humor can serve as a vehicle for education and enlightenment, this show is a complete disaster. The adults are unstable and the dialogue doesn't even try to even remotely emulate the real-life struggles of disabled children and their parents--while comedy is fine, real life isn't a joke. The parents come off as scammers and the male caregiver for J.J. (the disabled student) comes off in multiple episodes as an inappropriate sex-crazed pervert in his interactions with the other characters on the show (especially the teenagers) in a disjointed and failed attempt at humor. Finally, I was disappointed to learn that apparently Micah Fowler, the actor that plays J.J., can actually speak with difficulty--the non-speaking nature of the main character reinforces the stereotype that all disabled can't speak and therefore are stupid. This show does ZERO to improve public perception of disability and only reinforces current negative perceptions.… Expand

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 3

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- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: October 5, 2018
Season 2

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- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: September 27, 2017
Season 1

79
- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: September 21, 2016
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  S1:E23. C-A-- CAMP
  Air Date: May 17, 2017
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  S1:E22. M-A-- MAY-JAY
  Air Date: May 10, 2017
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  S1:E21. P-R-- PROM
  Air Date: May 3, 2017
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  S1:E20. R-U-N-- RUNAWAY
  Air Date: April 26, 2017
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  S1:E19. C-H-- CHEATER!
  Air Date: April 5, 2017
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  S1:E18. D-IDING
  Air Date: March 15, 2017
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  S1:E17. S-U-R-- SURPRISE!
  Air Date: March 8, 2017
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  S1:E16. O-S-- OSCAR P-A-- PARTY
  Air Date: February 22, 2017
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  S1:E15. T-H-- THE C-L-- CLUB
  Air Date: February 15, 2017
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  S1:E14. V-A-L-- VALENTINE'S D-A-- DAY
  Air Date: February 8, 2017
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  S1:E13. S-I--SICK D-A--DAY
  Air Date: January 18, 2017
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  S1:E12. H-E-R-- HERO
  Air Date: January 11, 2017
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  S1:E11. R-O--ROAD T-R--TRIP
  Air Date: January 4, 2017
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  S1:E10. C-H-O-CHOIR
  Air Date: December 14, 2016
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  S1:E9. S-L-E--SLED HOCKEY
  Air Date: December 7, 2016
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  S1:E8. R-A-Y-C-- RAY-CATION
  Air Date: November 30, 2016
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  S1:E7. T-H-A-- THANKSGIVING
  Air Date: November 16, 2016
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  S1:E6. D-A-T-E-- DATE?
  Air Date: November 9, 2016
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  S1:E5. H-A-L-- HALLOWEEN
  Air Date: October 26, 2016
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  S1:E4. I-N-S-- INSPIRATIONS
  Air Date: October 12, 2016
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  S1:E3. B-O-N--BONFIRE
  Air Date: October 5, 2016
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  S1:E2. N-E-NEW A-I-AIDE
  Air Date: September 28, 2016
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  S1:E1. P-I-PILOT
  Air Date: September 21, 2016