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Season 1 – Getting On

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Based on the BBC series of the same name, "Getting On" follows the daily lives of overworked nurses and doctors attending to the needs of elderly female patients at Mt. Palms Hospital in Long Beach, Calif. Even as they attempt to serve their charges in a rundown extended-care wing of a hospital mired in red tape, the staff members deal with life's complications and conflicting agendas, both professional and personal. The ragtag crew includes Dr. Jenna James, whose dreams of becoming a famous medical researcher died at Mt. Palms; Nurse Dawn, who might excel at her job if she didn't obsess over finding a boyfriend; Nurse DiDi, an example of how one's easy rapport with patients should inspire co-workers but doesn't; and Patsy De La Serda, a supervising nurse of ambiguous sexuality.
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Getting On — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Though sometimes juvenile in nature, Getting On finds the funny, even in a somber setting, with humorous yet sensitive narratives and characterizations.

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Sonia Saraiya AV Club It doesn't give us the luxury of stepping back, but it doesn't give us the moral high ground of stepping forward. It is... merciless. Rated: A- Jun 15, 2018 Full Review Richard Lawson Vanity Fair While not quite as emotionally (or spiritually) concerned as Enlightened was, Getting On is still a comedy that knows when to take its subject matter seriously, to be generous of spirit instead of simply snide or broadly silly. Jun 14, 2018 Full Review Robert Bianco USA Today The show wastes a cast most comedies would envy. Jun 14, 2018 Full Review Tom Gliatto People Magazine The performances are unvarnished portraits of failed lives. Jun 14, 2018 Full Review Eleni Armenakis The Loop It's that sort of moment - where the absurdity of the hospital's rules meets with what should be an everyday occurrence and turns it into chaos - that Getting On does well. Dec 9, 2013 Full Review Roger Catlin rogercatlin.com For all the chaos here, filmed in drab monotone, Getting On looks like it has the potential to be sardonically funny. Nov 25, 2013 Full Review Read all reviews

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Pppp P Brilliant! Makes you feel uncomfortable often with the realities that this brings out, but fabulous acting and timing. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/02/24 Full Review Audience Member Love it. The whole cast is amazing. Laurie Metcalf really shines. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member Funny, surprising. Fantastic. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member It has a slow start but its sooooo good! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member 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 of an audience. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member Haven't laughed so hard in a while, Getting On balances humour with thought provoking themes to craft an excellent comedy. I loved every character in their awkward situations, it's a must watch. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Mark V. Olsen

Creator

Will Scheffer

Creator

Laurie Metcalf

Dr. Jenna James

Niecy Nash

Nurse DiDi

Alex Borstein

Nurse Dawn

Mel Rodriguez

Nurse Patsy

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Nov 24, 2013 Born on the Fourth of July After finding feces on a lounge chair, Nurse DiDi receives conflicting orders from her co-workers; Dr. James has a public meltdown; the staff tries to determine a woman's identity. Details Episode 2 Aired Dec 1, 2013 If You're Going to San Francisco A new supervising nurse arrives at Billy Barnes; Nurse Dawn and Patsy start off on the wrong foot; Donna displays her karaoke skills. Details Episode 3 Aired Dec 8, 2013 Make Someone Happy Patsy files a grievance against DiDi; a gentleman caller sends shock waves through the ward. Details Episode 4 Aired Dec 15, 2013 Dumped The staff deals with a homeless woman; Dr. James implements a new exercise program; Dawn wins the grand prize in Dr. James' charity raffle. Details Episode 5 Aired Dec 22, 2013 Nightshift A night shift is turned upside down by a new patient and some drunken visitors; Dr. James dreams of a fresh start. Details Episode 6 Aired Dec 29, 2013 The Concert Phyllis' mother's condition vacillates; Jenna attempts to get Dr. Stickley to make concessions; DiDi grows impatient when a debt is unpaid; an equipment malfunction injures a patient; the staff perform their caregiver concert. Details

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Season Info

Creator
Mark V. Olsen, Will Scheffer
Executive Producer
Mark V. Olsen, Will Scheffer
Network
HBO
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Nov 24, 2013