Work in Progress
Abby, a 45-year-old self-identified fat, queer dyke whose misfortune and despair unexpectedly lead her to a vibrantly transformative relationship. Chicago improv mainstay Abby McEnany co-created/stars in this uniquely human comedy series.
Genre: Comedy
Cast:Abby McEnany , Celeste Pechous , Karin Anglin , Julia Sweeney , Gerard Neugent , Armand Fields , Theo Germaine , Mary Sohn , Kenny Rasmussen , Bruce Jarchow , Lauren Viteri , Tyler Anthony Davis , Laura T. Fisher , Nancy L. Coleman , Chandler Marino , Shaya Harris , Penelope Walker , Jalen Gilbert
S1.E1 ∙ 180 Almonds
Abby begins an existential life evaluation vowing mortal consequences after 180 days. Her therapist checks out mid-session and a first date turns into a confrontation with the woman responsible for 'ruining her life': SNL's Julia Sweeney.
S1.E2 ∙ 176, 172, 171
Abby feels out of place when Chris takes her to a hip, sex-positive, 'queer wonderland' for their second date and has a free therapy session.
S1.E3 ∙ 162
Abby and Chris plan to have sex for the first time at the end of a Bacchanalian day of three meals, four Lyft rides and an STD reveal.
S1.E4 ∙ 161, 153, 137, 122, 106, 104, 102 (We're Still Counting Almonds.)
Abby navigates public restrooms as a gender non-conforming queer dyke with OCD and pinballs against a cross section of humanity and perspectives at a Dolly Parton concert.
S1.E5 ∙ 66, 65, 64, 62
A medical emergency brings Abby and Campbell's friendship into focus and Abby reveals her biggest secret to Chris.
S1.E6 ∙ 15, 14 (pt. 1)
Edward and Carol Lynn wed, Danger Zone has their moment and Abby violates Chris' one request.
S1.E7 ∙ 14 (pt. 2), 12, 11, 10
Having ignored the advice of her friends, Abby finally confesses the truth to Chris after a painting puts her in a trance.
S1.E8 ∙ 3, 2, 1
The final almonds. When Abby motivates herself to get out of the apartment for Julia's This American Life show, she's met with two unwanted surprises.
