Chelsea Does: Season 1

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Netflix | Season Premiere Date: January 23, 2016

Summary: Before her talk show for Netflix premieres, Chelsea Handler returns with a four-part documentary series where she covers such topics as drugs, marriage, racism and Silicon Valley.

Genre(s): News/Documentary, Documentary

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E4. Chelsea Does Drugs
Air Date: January 23, 2016
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S1:E3. Chelsea Does Racism
Air Date: January 23, 2016
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S1:E2. Chelsea Does Silicon Valley
Air Date: January 23, 2016

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Mitchel Broussard

Jan 21, 2016

While the show itself could be a bit scatterbrained in attempting to tackle so many ideas and issues all at once, her ultimate, hilariously ordinary epiphany from all of it is the best end-cap her journey could have asked for. Read full review

Keith Uhlich

Jan 21, 2016

What makes her new Netflix documentary series, Chelsea Does, so invigorating [is] she knows she's severely out of her depth, and realizes that's all the more reason to try and wade deeper. Read full review

Jeff Jensen

Jan 19, 2016

A series of thoughtful, funny personal investigations into such topics as marriage, racism, Silicon Valley, and drugs. [22 Jan 2016, p.67] Read full review

Neil Genzlinger

Jan 22, 2016

Over all, Ms. Handler’s attempt to reinvent the form doesn’t quite succeed, but the best moments of these films at least are more fun than most documentaries. Read full review

Bethonie Butler

Jan 25, 2016

Ultimately, Handler’s documentary functions more as a way to justify her brand of humor than to offer a fresh take on how we talk about race. Read full review

Sophie Gilbert

Jan 25, 2016

For all its uncomfortable juxtapositions and awkward tonal inconsistencies, there are moments in Chelsea Does that make for truly compelling television. Read full review

Daniel D'Addario

Jan 21, 2016

Confessional art is one (often wonderful) thing, and confessional art made by women is too often torn apart unthinkingly. But a lengthy meditation by a famous person on their own public image is only interesting if that public figure is doing real reflection. Handler, by contrast, is openly dismissive of anyone who challenges her point-of-view. The race episode is the most pernicious example of that: Handler convenes a panel of activists seemingly only to berate them about how they are wrong and she is right about political correctness. Read full review

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jennvo

Feb 20, 2016

I love how Chelsea Does Racism contrasts racism that is funny with racism that is definitely NOT funny. When racist beliefs justify and beget pain and violence there is no room for laughter. and this point is illustrated brilliantly. Thanks for your bravery and unique humor Chelsae!

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Lalalalalola

Feb 1, 2016

I flew through these. I never watched her talk show but heard good things about "Chelsea Does." I'm glad I listened and gave it a chance. Chelsea reminds me of my hilarious, strong-willed, opinionated friends, which makes her a perfect candidate for taking viewers on a journey about love,I flew through these. I never watched her talk show but heard good things about "Chelsea Does." I'm glad I listened and gave it a chance. Chelsea reminds me of my hilarious, strong-willed, opinionated friends, which makes her a perfect candidate for taking viewers on a journey about love, drugs, technology, and racism. While you don't always agree with her, when she covers a topic, she hits all angles. It may be reality, but it's not one of those where you're questioning if moments are scripted. Chelsea is real, and so are the people she chooses to delve into these subjects with. I laughed a lot, and even cried. Keep an open mind and "Chelsea Does" is a fun experience that opens the door of self reflection. It's a bit like hanging out with a friend, the one that can piss you off sometimes and who may not know it all, but is going on the journey with you, flaws and all.… Expand

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cspencere

Feb 15, 2016

Chelsea Does is a solid attempt at tackling some important issues and controversial topics, including racism, Silicon Valley, marriage and drugs. For the most part, Chelsea tries her best to respect the people involved and learning as much as she can about the various topics, while alsoChelsea Does is a solid attempt at tackling some important issues and controversial topics, including racism, Silicon Valley, marriage and drugs. For the most part, Chelsea tries her best to respect the people involved and learning as much as she can about the various topics, while also throwing in her usual Chelsea humor amidst the chaos to lighten up the topics. I enjoyed watching each of the four episodes and if people don't like her or this show, then you still don't seem to understand her personality or humor.… Expand

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NavyBean

Jan 25, 2016

Strangely does not make Handler out to be the sharpest of people. She seems overmatched and out thought by most of the topics and the randomness makes the episode seem like they weren't thought out.

Let's just get a camera, bring up a sensitive topic and bam! Let Chelsea take over. TheStrangely does not make Handler out to be the sharpest of people. She seems overmatched and out thought by most of the topics and the randomness makes the episode seem like they weren't thought out.

Let's just get a camera, bring up a sensitive topic and bam! Let Chelsea take over. The result is thin and flat, unusual for Chelsea.… Expand

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Vancomycin

Jan 24, 2016

Chelsea tries a little too hard in these episodes which seem to drag on, plotless and unmotivated. She often comes across as your entertaining middle-aged aunt ranting about something that really isn't original or creative. Yes, the self-absorbed and "I don't like other people just my pets"Chelsea tries a little too hard in these episodes which seem to drag on, plotless and unmotivated. She often comes across as your entertaining middle-aged aunt ranting about something that really isn't original or creative. Yes, the self-absorbed and "I don't like other people just my pets" schtick is a staple for many comedians, but in this series you'll see her use that a walker. I would suggest she try harder, but it seems like these episodes were her doing exactly that. Thank God there were only four.… Expand

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LilTerror

May 29, 2016

I gave it a shot, I watched 5 episodes then I had enough. She tries too hard to be funny and really isn't. I've never seen a more horrible "show" it's terrible at best. She's arrogant, obnoxious, and makes alcohol misuse into a joke. She uses her so called famous "friends" to get viewers asI gave it a shot, I watched 5 episodes then I had enough. She tries too hard to be funny and really isn't. I've never seen a more horrible "show" it's terrible at best. She's arrogant, obnoxious, and makes alcohol misuse into a joke. She uses her so called famous "friends" to get viewers as I wouldn't tune into this woman (whom I had never heard of before this) without them. She's just basic, boring and pathetic. Maybe she just needs to get a house far out in the country with her dogs and leave the rest of the world alone.… Expand

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Ripandread

Apr 11, 2016

I fail to understand why anyone thinks that Chelsea Handler is entertaining. She's is certainly a poor role model for young women. Personally who cares what Handler does?

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: January 23, 2016
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  S1:E4. Chelsea Does Drugs
  Air Date: January 23, 2016
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  S1:E3. Chelsea Does Racism
  Air Date: January 23, 2016
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  S1:E2. Chelsea Does Silicon Valley
  Air Date: January 23, 2016
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  S1:E1. Chelsea Does Marriage
  Air Date: January 23, 2016