Weeds

Name: Weeds
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: August 7, 2005
Rating: 71
Cast: Mary-Louise Parker, Kevin Nealon, Justin Kirk, Hunter Parrish, Alexander Gould

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Weeds: Season 2

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SHOWTIME | Release Date: August 7, 2005

Starring: Mary-Louise Parker, Kevin Nealon, Justin Kirk, Hunter Parrish, Alexander Gould

Summary: This series is a single-camera comedy about a single mother who makes ends meet by selling marijuana in the fictional suburb of Agrestic, California. The series exposes the dirty little secrets that lie behind the pristine lawns and shiny closed doors of homes in the of this gated community. Mary Louise Parker stars as the suburban mom whoThis series is a single-camera comedy about a single mother who makes ends meet by selling marijuana in the fictional suburb of Agrestic, California. The series exposes the dirty little secrets that lie behind the pristine lawns and shiny closed doors of homes in the of this gated community. Mary Louise Parker stars as the suburban mom who resorts to selling weed to support her family after her husband unexpectedly dies. Jenji Kohan executive produces and writes the series.

Beginning with the premiere of the fourth season, the show shifted it's premise in almost it's entirety by relocating the cast to the fictional border town of Ren Mar after Agrestic burned to the ground. From here Nancy gave up her green thumb and began trafficking drugs over the border. Airing Information:
First Season:
Preview of pilot aired on Sunday, August 7, 2005 on Showtime at 10 PM EST with repeats on the following Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 10PM EST.
From then on episodes aired first on Mondays at 10PM EST with repeats on Mondays right after the episode premiere and on Wednesdays, and Fridays at 10:00PM EST and approximately 10:30PM EST and Sunday at 10:30PM EST.
Second Season:
The season premiere will air on Monday, August 14, 2006 on Showtime.
Third Season:
The season premiere will air on Monday, August 13, 2007 on Showtime at 10 PM EST.

Production Information:
Produced by Lions Gate Television in association with Titled Productions. Weeds has received a 10-episode commitment for it's first season. It was renewed after Weeds received a Golden Globe Nomination and the two leading ladies received nominations also. The 13 episodes of the second season were filmed. Theme Song:
"Little Boxes" by Malvina Reynolds

Awards and Nominations:
63rd Annual Golden Globes in 2006
1. Best Television Series - Musical or Comedy: Weeds (Showtime - Lions Gate Television, Inc.)
Nomination
2. Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy:
Mary-Louise Parker (Nancy Botwin)
Won
3. Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television:
Elizabeth Perkins (Celia Hodes)
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Creator: Jenji Kohan

Genre(s): Comedy, Drama

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S8:E12. It's Time
Air Date: September 16, 2012
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S8:E11. God Willing And The Creek Don't Rise
Air Date: September 9, 2012
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S8:E10. Threshold
Air Date: September 2, 2012

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Diane Werts

Jul 11, 2013

Season 3 Review: Every character bursts with life here, in what may be the most fully realized show on TV. [13 Aug 2007]

Mary McNamara

Jul 11, 2013

Season 3 Review: "Weeds" is odder, darker and more suspenseful than ever. Read full review

Zap2it (Inside the Box) Daniel Fienberg

Jul 11, 2013

Season 3 Review: Always a 30-minute show with a rich vein of drama, Weeds feels darker than ever this season. Read full review

Tom Gliatto

Season 2 Review: The best thing from Season 1 remains the same: Mary-Louise Parker. [21 Aug 2006, p.37]

Melanie McFarland

Season 2 Review: "Weeds' " executive producers, headed by creator Jenji Kohan, get kudos for keeping the show's balance of heartfelt drama and screwy comedy intact. Read full review

Brian Lowry

Jul 11, 2013

Season 1 Review: Interesting but not especially funny. [1 Aug 2005]

TV Guide Magazine Matt Roush

Jun 29, 2012

Season 8 Review: I'm pretty sure there aren't drugs strong enough to get me to the bittersweet end of this series. Read full review

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Seasons & Episodes

71

Series Overview
Season 8

57
- Season 8 Overview
  Air Date: July 1, 2012
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  S8:E12. It's Time
  Air Date: September 16, 2012
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  S8:E11. God Willing And The Creek Don't Rise
  Air Date: September 9, 2012
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  S8:E10. Threshold
  Air Date: September 2, 2012
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  S8:E9. Saplings
  Air Date: August 26, 2012
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  S8:E8. Five Miles From Yetzer Hara
  Air Date: August 19, 2012
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  S8:E7. Unfreeze
  Air Date: August 12, 2012
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  S8:E6. Allosaurus Crush Castle
  Air Date: August 5, 2012
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  S8:E5. Red in Tooth and Claw
  Air Date: July 29, 2012
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  S8:E4. Only Judy Can Judge
  Air Date: July 22, 2012
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  S8:E3. See Blue and Smell Cheese and Die
  Air Date: July 15, 2012
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  S8:E2. A Beam of Sunshine
  Air Date: July 8, 2012
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  S8:E1. Messy
  Air Date: July 1, 2012
Season 7

68
- Season 7 Overview
  Air Date: June 27, 2011
Season 6

56
- Season 6 Overview
  Air Date: August 16, 2010
Season 5

67
- Season 5 Overview
  Air Date: June 8, 2009
Season 4

67
- Season 4 Overview
  Air Date: June 16, 2008
Season 3

82
- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: August 13, 2007
Season 2

78
- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: August 14, 2006
Season 1

70
- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: August 7, 2005