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Season 1 – Swingtown

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Affluent 1970s couple Susan and Bruce Miller move their family to a Chicago suburb, anticipating a new life of barbecues and kids on swings. When they meet new neighbors the Deckers, the Millers realize the kids aren't the ones doing the swinging. As for former neighbors Janet and Roger Thompson, she's shocked by what she witnesses when she visits Susan, but Roger is titillated by all this sexual freedom. It's a soapy time capsule of an era marked by open marriage and women's liberation.
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Critics Consensus

An intriguing premise with unfortunately basic characters, Swingtown isn't as exciting or provocative as it promises to be.

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Neal Justin Minneapolis Star Tribune ["Swingtown" is] CBS' laughable attempt to dive into the 1970s fad of spouse-swapping, which manages to be about as sexy and provocative as a bunion. Sep 13, 2019 Full Review Sacha Zimmerman The New Republic [A] gripping morality play about the wholly believable struggle of a family grappling with a new dawn in America. Sep 13, 2019 Full Review Heather Havrilesky Salon.com Basically, the whole thing is stylish and '70s-sexy but also shallow enough to feel like a less funny, hollowed-out combination of "The Wonder Years" and "Boogie Nights." Sep 13, 2019 Full Review Robert Abele L.A. Weekly Swingtown doesn't promise anything as era-probing as Mad Men. Sep 13, 2019 Full Review Mark Washburn Charlotte Observer "Swingtown" is hardly worth getting feverish over. Sep 13, 2019 Full Review Ed Bark Uncle Barky Swingtown's opening hour falls well short of exciting any senses. Rated: C- Sep 13, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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Michael M One of the best TV show and 13 episodes I've ever watched. Rather than be a cliche series about sex etc., at its heart, it's about love, relationships and people. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Molly Parker

Susan Miller

Jack Davenport

Bruce Miller

Grant Show

Tom Decker

Lana Parrilla

Trina Decker

Josh Hopkins

Roger Thompson

Miriam Shor

Janet Thompson

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jun 5, 2008 Pilot Susan and Bruce Miller move their family into an affluent Chicago suburb and find themselves at the center of the social and sexual revolution of the 1970s. Details Episode 2 Aired Jun 12, 2008 Love Will Find a Way After a monumental day on the trading floor, Bruce is surprised when Susan and the Deckers make an appearance at the after-work celebration at the Chicago Playboy Club. Details Episode 3 Aired Jun 19, 2008 Double Exposure Hoping to repair the damaged friendship, Susan asks Janet to help plan a housewarming party, but Trina rattles things with a padded guest list and a twist on fondue. Details Episode 4 Aired Jun 26, 2008 Cabin Fever An annual getaway is cozier than expected when both the Deckers and the Thompsons arrive at the Millers' two-bedroom cabin. Details Episode 5 Aired Jul 3, 2008 Go Your Own Way Susan defies Bruce to attend a free-speech fundraiser for the legal defense of the star of a controversial movie. Details Episode 6 Aired Jul 10, 2008 Friends With Benefits Trina's reminiscences with her high-school sweetheart fan Tom's jealousy; Susan attends a meeting of the Ladies Auxiliary, but Janet is the one who makes an impression. Details Episode 7 Aired Jul 17, 2008 Heatwave Tom throws a pool party without conferring with Trina, who is bitter about his affair; after losing his job, Roger turns to Susan for advice; Bruce and his co-worker, Melinda, get comfortable. Details Episode 8 Aired Jul 25, 2008 Puzzlerama Trina throws her annual Puzzlerama party, where Roger and Susan, Bruce and Melinda, and Tom and Janet try to find clues to the neighborhood's darkest secrets. Details Episode 9 Aired Aug 1, 2008 Swingus Interruptus While Tom and Trina close their relationship, Susan and Bruce open a new door with Brad and Sylvia, but are interrupted by Laurie and her new boyfriend. Details Episode 10 Aired Aug 8, 2008 Running on Empty Susan and Bruce take a trip to the cabin to reconnect with each other and their children; Laurie finds a way to keep plans with Doug; Janet and Roger see a therapist. Details Episode 11 Aired Aug 15, 2008 Get Down Tonight Susan and Roger get taught how to line dance from Tom and Trina, while Janet gets a job with a local newspaper. Details Episode 12 Aired Aug 29, 2008 Surprise Roger and Susan plan a surprise party for Janet that sparks shocking revelations between the neighbors. Details Episode 13 Aired Sep 5, 2008 Take It to the Limit During Tom and Trina's annual end of the summer clambake and key party, the neighborhood couples face decisions that could change their relationships. Details

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Season Info

Director
Alan Poul, Jamie Babbitt, Daniel Minahan, Matt Earl Beesley, Alex Zakrzewski, Bob Balaban, Lesli Linka Glatter, Josh Marston, Jamie Babbit
Executive Producer
Mike Kelley, Alan Poul, Carol Barbee
Screenwriter
Mike Kelley, Tom Garrigus, Jessica Mecklenburg, Vanessa Reisen, David Graziano, Joy Gregory, Carol Barbee, Adam Giaudrone
Network
CBS
Rating
TV-14 (S|L)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jun 5, 2008