Please Like Me: Season 1

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Season Details & Credits

ABC - Australian Broadcasting Corporation Television | Pivot | Season Premiere Date: February 28, 2013

Summary: 20-year-old Josh (Josh Thomas) is dumped by his girlfriend, explores his sexuality and deals with demands from his family in this Australian comedy.

Genre(s): Comedy, Drama

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E6. Horrible Sandwiches
Air Date: August 2, 2013
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S1:E5. Spanish Eggs
Air Date: August 2, 2013
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S1:E4. All You Can Eat
Air Date: August 2, 2013

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Curt Wagner

Aug 2, 2013

Please Like Me, unlike the much-praised millennial comedy "Girls," feels unpretentious and natural with fully-realized characters rooted in reality. Read full review

Zap2it (Inside the Box) Billy Nilles

Aug 2, 2013

It's not only the charm of the characters that raises "Please Like Me" above the lazy comparison. The series is also funny.

David Wiegand

Aug 2, 2013

The humor is subtle, almost deadpan, but brilliant at every turn. Some moments become excruciating to watch, only because we've formed an immediate affection for Josh and hate seeing him screw things up for himself. Read full review

Rob Owen

Aug 2, 2013

The pilot episode is more amusing than hilarious, but it's often delicately funny thanks to Mr. Thomas' odd duck character and his reactions to those around him. When Geoffrey (Wade Briggs) hits on him, he's flummoxed. Read full review

Emily Nussbaum

Sep 13, 2013

Much of the show’s appeal lies in the cast’s shaggy, naturalistic chemistry, which papers over the occasional imperfect plot turn. Read full review

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mattiazisa

Sep 4, 2018

Please Like Me is the perfect comedy.
I cried and I laughed.
Josh is a complete genius, his directing and writing is awsome.
Cinematography and Production Design are incredible, a lot like Wes Anderson style.
Highly recommended!

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JohnMcQ

Mar 13, 2016

One of the best comedy shows on television. The lead actor is truly exceptional. This show needs to be more popular. The comedy is smart, witty and well written.

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

423

Aug 15, 2013

Its an incredibly warm and quirky show. There's a ton of dark humor and awkward situations but every episode ends on a high note. This show quickly becomes an obsession can't wait for season 2.

6 of 8 users found this helpful62

ValenciaPilgrim

Mar 15, 2016

I liked this show a lot. It really nails the awkward moments of dating, and the characters feel like real people instead of supermodels reading lines.

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All_ButTrU4

Nov 29, 2022

One of the most nuanced portrayals of a neurodivergent gay man if not the first ,on television. It's warm wit and surprising depth allow for a small cast of relative unknowns to pull you in with their fantastic performances of the human condition. It unconventional take on the romance tropeOne of the most nuanced portrayals of a neurodivergent gay man if not the first ,on television. It's warm wit and surprising depth allow for a small cast of relative unknowns to pull you in with their fantastic performances of the human condition. It unconventional take on the romance trope allows for funnier, deeper and more satisfying paths to he taken.… Expand

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cherold

Feb 4, 2018

Based on the pilot, Please Like Me falls in the depressing comedy genre along with series like Louis. It's kind of funny sometimes, but everyone is low-key and uncomfortable, and it makes me feel trapped. The performances have a certain casual realism to them, but the only performance IBased on the pilot, Please Like Me falls in the depressing comedy genre along with series like Louis. It's kind of funny sometimes, but everyone is low-key and uncomfortable, and it makes me feel trapped. The performances have a certain casual realism to them, but the only performance I actually enjoyed was the son's caustic second wife. She gave about two minutes of bright, sharp humor that was a relief.

I don't plan to watch any more of this one.… Expand

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Canisrah

Aug 3, 2013

Politically correct, self-indulgent, and saccharine, this snore-fest is more enamored with itself than it is with entertaining the audience. The lead comedian is a third rate wannabe in Australia whose only notoriety comes from trading on his sexuality rather than any actual talent.

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 4

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- Season 4 Overview
  Air Date: November 9, 2016
Season 3

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- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: October 15, 2015
Season 2

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- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: August 8, 2014
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: February 28, 2013
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  S1:E6. Horrible Sandwiches
  Air Date: August 2, 2013
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  S1:E5. Spanish Eggs
  Air Date: August 2, 2013
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  S1:E4. All You Can Eat
  Air Date: August 2, 2013
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  S1:E3. Portuguese Custard Tarts
  Air Date: January 1, 2013
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  S1:E2. French Toast
  Air Date: January 1, 2013
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  S1:E1. Rhubarb and Custard
  Air Date: August 1, 2013