Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Season 1

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Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt

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Season Details & Credits

Netflix | Season Premiere Date: March 6, 2015

Summary: Kimmy Schmidt (Ellie Kemper) moves to New York to start over after escaping from a doomsday cult in this comedy originally created by Tina Fey and Robert Carlock for NBC.

Creator: Robert Carlock and Tina Fey

Genre(s): Comedy

Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E13. Kimmy Makes Waffles!
Air Date: March 6, 2015
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S1:E12. Kimmy Goes to Court!
Air Date: March 6, 2015
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S1:E11. Kimmy Rides a Bike!
Air Date: March 6, 2015

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IndieWire Liz Shannon Miller

Feb 18, 2015

Right there in the title, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt tells you its central character is stronger than what's been done to her, and she will survive it. Plus, it's funny. Read full review

Alan Sepinwall

Mar 5, 2015

It's at once a twisted parody of every "plucky single gal in the big city" story ever told, and an often hilarious version of the real thing. Read full review

Uncle Barky Ed Bark

Mar 12, 2015

Creators Fey and Carlock instill Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt with the infectious positivity of their title character, who won’t give up, no, she’ll never give up. Still, her hard knocks life starts taking its toll in later episodes, draining some of Kimmy’s ebullience and replacing it with a little petulance. The sunny side up Kimmy is much preferable. Read full review

James Poniewozik

Mar 3, 2015

On its own, the show’s concept might have just been a throwaway 30 Rock subplot; what sustains it is how it applies the concept of unbreakability beyond Kimmy. Each character is a survivor. Read full review

Matthew Gilbert

Mar 5, 2015

The execution of the high concept is rich with many excellent details, gags, and characters. Read full review

Willa Paskin

Mar 5, 2015

It feels like 30 Rock. There’s the same deadpan, high-octane pacing, penchant for the completely silly, love of weird names, and passion for bizarre pop-culture reference.... But Kimmy Schmidt has a bigger heart than 30 Rock. Read full review

Brian Lowry

Feb 18, 2015

The net effect, though, has a slightly tired feel to it--or at least, one that doesn’t feel wholly worthy of Netflix’s premium-TV niche. Indeed, in terms of laughs, the show essentially peaks in its first few minutes. Read full review

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mathgirljk

Mar 7, 2015

Absolutely loving Kimmy Schmidt. Can't wait for Season 2! FYI: I am a fan of Community, Parks and Rec, Don't Trust the B---- in Apt 23, and love Last Man on Earth so far.

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lamonddoree

Mar 11, 2015

Pure gold. Wit, verve, warmth, and did I mention wit? So dense with laughs that you have to watch more than once. Casting is perfect and energy is off the charts. I don't know, chica hamburguesa, this might be my favorite of this century.

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mish

Apr 2, 2015

Best laugh I've had in ages, could not stop watching. Every episode is a classic, the new Arrested Development. Can't wait to see if there will be a season 2.

2 of 2 users found this helpful20

marcmyworks

Apr 19, 2016

Season 1 of Kimmy Schmidt does indeed have its laugh out loud moments, however at times Kimmy herself becomes too much like a late-season 30 Rock character. Overall the show goes deep to deliver stellar comedy gold.

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Rafaellastra

Mar 15, 2015

Good show ......
Fresh plot
Good actors
Great script.
--negs
Episodes are short
Only on NETFLIX
Only 1 season so far

*******OVERALL*********
Funny show, has exciting episodes and hilarious humor in it
Overall grade B+ 87%

2 of 3 users found this helpful21

longjetty7

Apr 20, 2015

This show really puzzles me. It seems like its target audience is adults, but the style of humor is reminiscent of something on the Disney channel. It's quirky, full of energy, and occasionally very funny, but I generally don't appreciate intentionally bad puns, which this show relies onThis show really puzzles me. It seems like its target audience is adults, but the style of humor is reminiscent of something on the Disney channel. It's quirky, full of energy, and occasionally very funny, but I generally don't appreciate intentionally bad puns, which this show relies on heavily. The characters are also extremely one-sided and animated. I understand that's part of the effect they're going for, but honestly, every character annoys me to some extent, and they're all just really, really stupid. Maybe it's just my preference, but I think comedy is best when it exaggerates real life while still maintaining some level of believability. This show, however, relies too much on extreme caricatures of real people making inane decisions. I'm sure some people find that hilarious, but most of the time I think it's cringeworthy.… Expand

5 of 6 users found this helpful51

Qgal5kap

May 27, 2017

Pretty much shockingly bad. I can't imagine anyone with a brain liking this. Is it made for kids or something? I would rather read a book, than watch this garbage.

0 of 4 users found this helpful04

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 4

85
- Season 4 Overview
  Air Date: May 30, 2018
Season 3

78
- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: May 19, 2017
Season 2

82
- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: April 15, 2016
Season 1

78
- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: March 6, 2015
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  S1:E13. Kimmy Makes Waffles!
  Air Date: March 6, 2015
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  S1:E12. Kimmy Goes to Court!
  Air Date: March 6, 2015
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  S1:E11. Kimmy Rides a Bike!
  Air Date: March 6, 2015
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  S1:E10. Kimmy's in a Love Triangle!
  Air Date: March 6, 2015
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  S1:E9. Kimmy Has a Birthday!
  Air Date: March 6, 2015
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  S1:E8. Kimmy Is Bad at Math!
  Air Date: March 6, 2015
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  S1:E7. Kimmy Goes to a Party!
  Air Date: March 6, 2015
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  S1:E6. Kimmy Goes to School!
  Air Date: March 6, 2015
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  S1:E5. Kimmy Kisses a Boy!
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  S1:E4. Kimmy Goes to the Doctor!
  Air Date: March 6, 2015
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  S1:E3. Kimmy Goes on a Date!
  Air Date: March 6, 2015
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  S1:E2. Kimmy Gets a Job!
  Air Date: March 6, 2015
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  S1:E1. Kimmy Goes Outside!
  Air Date: March 6, 2015