Episode 1
Chicago
26m5.8 / 10
Sam and Max go on a trip.
Episode credits
Directed by Pamela AdlonWritten by Pamela AdlonGuest stars Kunal Dudheker, Adam Kulbersh, Albert Malafronte, Karen Malina White, Pamela Roberts, 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 Jul 22, 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
Holding
23m5.7 / 10
Sam copes with stuff.
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Directed by Pamela AdlonWritten by Pamela Adlon, Ira ParkerGuest stars Artemis Pebdani
Episode 3
Nesting
24m5.8 / 10
Sam sees old friends and cooks for everyone.
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Directed by Pamela AdlonWritten by Sarah Gubbins, Joe HortuaGuest stars Markus Flanagan, Diedrich Bader
Episode 4
Monsters in the Moonlight
24m6.2 / 10
Sam deals with monsters.
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Directed by Pamela AdlonWritten by Pamela Adlon, Sarah Gubbins
Episode 5
No Limit
23m5.8 / 10
Sam unleashes.
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Directed by Pamela AdlonWritten by Pamela Adlon, Joe HortuaGuest stars Cree Summer, Judy Reyes
Episode 6
What Is Jeopardy?
26m5.8 / 10
Sam and fam get caught up in some gnar.
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Directed by Pamela AdlonWritten by Pamela Adlon, Ira ParkerGuest stars Matthew Broderick
Episode 7
Toilet
24m4.7 / 10
Sam preps.
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Directed by Pamela AdlonWritten by Pamela Adlon, Joe HortuaGuest stars Sahba Keihani
Episode 8
Easter
23m6.2 / 10
Sam helps Max and bakes for Phil.
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Directed by Pamela AdlonWritten by Robin Ruzan, Sarah Gubbins
Episode 9
The Unknown
23m5.2 / 10
Sam gets theatrical.
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Directed by Pamela AdlonWritten by Sarah GubbinsGuest stars Mark Feuerstein
Episode 10
Show Me the Magic
25m6.2 / 10
Sam winds down and reminisces.
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Directed by Pamela AdlonWritten by Pamela Adlon, Ira ParkerGuest stars Judy Reyes
Episode 11
Get Lit
22m5.2 / 10
Sam chaperones and Frankie slams.
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Directed by Pamela AdlonWritten by Joe Hortua, Ira Parker
Episode 12
Shake the Cocktail
25m6.2 / 10finale
Sam searches and takes a breath.
Episode credits
Directed by Pamela AdlonWritten by Pamela AdlonGuest stars Devin Crittenden, Diedrich Bader
Episode information updated Jul 23, 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, Cindy Chupack, Gina Fattore, Robin Ruzan, Louis C.K., Pamela Adlon
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
