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Season 1 – American Auto

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The offbeat executives and employees of a major automobile company in Detroit try to adjust to a rapidly shifting industry. New CEO Katherine Hastings, whose bold leadership and business savvy is only slightly offset by her complete lack of knowledge about cars, must steer a crew of diverse characters and opinions in an audacious new direction if they want to keep up with the times -- while dealing with all the issues of life in the modern workplace. From the corporate offices to the factory floor, they'll pull out all the stops to make it work... if they can get out of their own way.
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American Auto — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

While American Auto's hijinks don't bode well for the future of Payne Motors, they promise a hilarious sitcom with a solid foundation.

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John Doyle Globe and Mail A mad satire of corporate life, it is mainly set in the boardroom, where executives prove daily that they know nothing. It's got the contemporary, socially aware vibe of Superstore and has the same creative team. Jan 18, 2022 Full Review Brian Tallerico RogerEbert.com [A] smart, promising show. Jan 4, 2022 Full Review Angie Han The Hollywood Reporter Can't help but feel like an unofficial companion piece to Spitzer's Superstore - but from the other end of the corporate hierarchy. Dec 14, 2021 Full Review Dustin Rowles Pajiba It's smart and very funny after only three episodes, so if it gets an opportunity at a second season, I can only see it getting better. Jan 12, 2022 Full Review Matt Roush TV Insider I wouldn't buy a used car from these people, but I'll relish watching them dig their own graves in a future auto graveyard. Jan 11, 2022 Full Review Melissa Camacho Common Sense Media This offbeat, albeit formulaic series features an ensemble cast of semi-competent employees negotiating workplace issues while trying to keep their inept company afloat. Rated: 3/5 Jan 6, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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roy y Brilliant, the interplay of the characters and witty script provides a large slice of comforting humour. Worth watching form the passenger seat and I hope the journey continues with more smiles to the gallon! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/31/23 Full Review StephenPaul C The greatest 10 episodes ever!!!!!!!!! Only 1 season!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/18/23 Full Review Gerri R I think this show is hilarious-Great writing! It's refreshing to see a show that can laugh at how crazy this society is!!! Hope it gets renewed for another season…. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/21/23 Full Review robert h Look forward to each episode to see what these goofs get up to this time. The actors are superb. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/05/23 Full Review Torren S It lives up to Superstore Definitely not as Good But It is still great to go from Superstore to the complete opposite at corporate Superstore was a 5 Star this is 4. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/13/23 Full Review K Surprisedly really funny. Great ensemble cast that really know how to play off each other. It's "The Office" that we currently need. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/14/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Justin Spitzer

Creator

Ana Gasteyer

Katherine

Jon Barinholtz

Wesley

Harriet Dyer

Sadie

Humphrey Ker

Elliot

Michael Benjamin Washington

Cyrus

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Dec 13, 2021 Pilot Payne Motors gets a new CEO on the same day they're rolling out a new self-driving -- and problematic -- vehicle. Details Episode 2 Aired Dec 13, 2021 White Van Katherine deals with the PR fallout of a serial killer driving a Payne; Jack tries to figure out his role in the company. Details Episode 3 Aired Jan 4, 2022 Earnings Call Katherine promises a big announcement on her first quarterly earnings call; Jack and Elliot negotiate a contract with the line-workers union. Details Episode 4 Aired Jan 11, 2022 The $10k Car Sadie and Cyrus struggle with how honest to be about Katherine's car idea; Elliot pawns his vicious dog off on Dori. Details Episode 5 Aired Jan 18, 2022 Millbank, IA The group travels to Iowa for the opening of a new factory. Details Episode 6 Aired Jan 25, 2022 Commercial Katherine and the team reshoot a commercial to make it more inclusive of the LGBTQ+ community. Details Episode 7 Aired Feb 1, 2022 Recall The executives realize a Payne vehicle may have a faulty part and debate whether to issue a recall. Details Episode 8 Aired Feb 22, 2022 Employee Morale Katherine and the team attempt to boost employee morale after the Payne CFO announces his resignation. Details Episode 9 Aired Mar 1, 2022 Charity Dinner The group attends the annual Payne Foundation Fundraising Gala; Katherine suspects her job may be in jeopardy; Wesley deals with a family rivalry. Details Episode 10 Aired Mar 8, 2022 Profile When a TV newsmagazine films a segment on Katherine, the team struggles to portray her in a positive light while avoiding "gotcha" questions. Details

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Season Info

Director
Lauren Ludwig, Jeffrey Blitz, Kim Nguyen, Matt Sohn, Randall Winston, Heather Jack, Phil Traill
Creator
Justin Spitzer
Executive Producer
Justin Spitzer, Jeffrey Blitz, Aaron Kaplan, Dana Honor
Screenwriter
Kyle Mack, Justin Spitzer, Eric Ledgin, Shirin Najafi, Bill Chais, Elena Crevello, Albertina Rizzo, Maxwell Theodore Vivian
Network
NBC
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Dec 13, 2021
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