Episode 1
F*ck Anatoly's Mom
33m7.0 / 10
Sam learns some things about her family.
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Directed by Pamela AdlonWritten by Pamela AdlonGuest stars Rosalind Chao, Diedrich Bader
TV series
Better Things
2016TV-MA5 seasons7.2 / 10
Family gets real.
Sam Fox is a single, working actor with no filter trying to raise her three daughters – Max, Frankie and Duke – in Los Angeles. She is mom, dad, referee and the cops.
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Where to watch in United States
Checked Sep 3, 2026
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Synopsis
Sam Fox is a single, working actor with no filter trying to raise her three daughters – Max, Frankie and Duke – in Los Angeles. She is mom, dad, referee and the cops.
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Episode 2
Rip Taylor's Cell Phone
24m6.0 / 10
Sam makes a choice.
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Directed by Pamela AdlonWritten by Joe Hortua, Ryan Raimann
Episode 3
Oh, I'm Not Gonna Tell Her
29m5.5 / 10
Sam volunteers.
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Directed by Pamela AdlonWritten by Joe Hortua, Judy GoldGuest stars Diedrich Bader
Episode 4
Ephemera
33m5.0 / 10
Sam learns about pronouns and finance.
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Directed by Pamela AdlonWritten by Pamela Adlon, Joe HortuaGuest stars Pamela Roberts
Episode 5
The World Is Mean Right Now
36m6.0 / 10
Sam makes borscht.
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Directed by Pamela AdlonWritten by Ryan Raimann, Ariel Leve
Episode 6
San Francisco
26m8.0 / 10
Sam goes to San Francisco for a job while Max holds down the fort.
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Directed by Pamela AdlonWritten by Joe Hortua, R. Eric ThomasGuest stars Tish Daniels, Diedrich Bader, Yonas Kibreab
Episode 7
Family Meeting
37m9.0 / 10
Sam fights zombies and Frankie dresses up.
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Directed by Pamela AdlonWritten by Pamela Adlon, Judy Gold, R. Eric ThomasGuest stars Diedrich Bader
Episode 8
Jesus Saves
32m8.0 / 10
Sam deals with anxiety.
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Directed by Pamela AdlonWritten by Joe Hortua, R. Eric Thomas, Cree SummerGuest stars Rosalind Chao
Episode 9
England
46m9.0 / 10
Sam and fam take a trip. Sam needs the circle to be complete.
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Directed by Pamela AdlonWritten by Joe HortuaGuest stars Rosalind Chao
Episode 10
We Are Not Alone
43m9.0 / 10finale
Sam and their village.
Episode credits
Directed by Pamela AdlonWritten by Pamela AdlonGuest stars Pamela Roberts, Rosalind Chao, Diedrich Bader
Episode information updated Sep 18, 2026
More about Better Things
Cast
Pamela AdlonSam Fox
Celia ImriePhil
Mikey MadisonMax
Hannah RileyFrankie
Olivia EdwardDuke
Cree SummerLenny
Kevin PollakMarion
Zach WoodsZachCredits
- Created by
- Pamela Adlon, Louis C.K.
- Written by
- Pamela Adlon, Louis C.K., Joe Hortua, Ira Parker, Sarah Gubbins, R. Eric Thomas, Judy Gold, Patricia Resnick, Robin Ruzan, Ryan Raimann, Cree Summer, Cindy Chupack, Gina Fattore, Ariel Leve, Louis C.K., Pamela Adlon, Louis C.K.
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 52
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
FXUnited States- Pig NewtonUnited States
3 Arts EntertainmentUnited States
FX ProductionsUnited States
Themes
assertivebitingboldcandidcoming of agehollywoodirreverentparent child relationship
