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Hi. Cruel world.
Jeff, aka Mr. Pickles, is an icon of children's TV. But when his family begins to implode, Jeff finds no fairy tale or fable or puppet will guide him through this crisis, which advances faster than his means to cope. The result: a kind man in a cruel world faces a slow leak of sanity as hilarious as it is heartbreaking.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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Jeff, aka Mr. Pickles, is an icon of children's TV. But when his family begins to implode, Jeff finds no fairy tale or fable or puppet will guide him through this crisis, which advances faster than his means to cope. The result: a kind man in a cruel world faces a slow leak of sanity as hilarious as it is heartbreaking.
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Episode 1
Jeff realizes that if he can tell a lie for the first time in his life he’ll get everything he’s ever wanted.
Directed by Jake SchreierWritten by Dave HolsteinGuest stars Matt Gourley, Julitta Scheel, Marcelo Tubert, Myra Turley, Michael Yama, Adrian Snow, Megan Kathleen Duffy, Joseph Winford Warren
Episode 2
While Jill, Deirdre and Seb debate over who is to blame for Jeff's recent behavior, Jeff finds himself in the real-world version of Pickle Barrel Falls.
Directed by Jake SchreierWritten by Mike VukadinovichGuest stars Rich Fulcher, Carie Kawa, Pete Carboni, Dorien Davies, Mike Quinn, Brooke Fontana, Zackary Arthur, Gregory Sims
Episode 3
Jeff has an idea for how he can speak directly to the children of the world while Seb hands over the reins of the Pickle empire to Deirdre. After finding a book of magic spells, Will finds himself face to face with the past.
Directed by Kimberly PeirceWritten by Roberto BenabibGuest stars Bernard White, Tara Lipinski, Juliette Jeffers, Kelly Coffield Park, Juliocesar Chavez, Coda Boesel, Barry Rothbart, Rich Fulcher
Episode 4
After realizing that he might not have any real friends, Jeff makes a new best friend. Deirdre tries to get Puppet Time back on the air.
Directed by Kimberly PeirceWritten by Hilary Weisman GrahamGuest stars Eric Roberts, Andy Milder, Reggie Hayes, Johnny Kostrey, Gregg Wayans, Carrie Ann Inaba, Marie Osmond, Sharon Osbourne
Episode 5
Jeff tries to teach children about change in the first episode of the 31st season of Mr. Pickles' Puppet Time.
Directed by Michel GondryWritten by Joey MazzarinoGuest stars Ariana Grande, Dan Garza, Mike Quinn, Christian Anderson, Louis Lombardi, Dick Van Dyke, Dorien Davies, Peggy Etra
Episode 6
After an international incident, Jeff, Deirdre, Will and Seb attend a funeral at sea.
Directed by Michel GondryWritten by Dave HolsteinGuest stars Julitta Scheel, Alex Barrios, Juliocesar Chavez, Coda Boesel, Dan Garza, Jenna Z. Alvarez, Dave Holstein, Lesley Stahl
Episode 7
Deirdre deals with a medical issue while attending Jeff's Lifetime Achievement Award ceremony. Jeff tries to be anyone but himself. Seb meets someone old and someone new.
Directed by Bert, BertieWritten by Mike VukadinovichGuest stars Alex Barrios, Kelly Coffield Park, Annette O'Toole, Tyler, The Creator, Michael Fairman, Ramiz Monsef, Matthew Hancock, Ramon Hilario
Episode 8
Jeff decides to start a new Pickles family while Deirdre tries to get some good PR for the show.
Directed by Bert, BertieWritten by Jas WatersGuest stars Matt Gourley, Johnny Kostrey, Alex Barrios, Bernard White, Gwen Hollander, Annette O'Toole, Matthew Hancock, Blake Griffin
Episode 9
Jeff learns the safest place for him is far away from everyone. Will talks to a mysterious visitor at his school. With Maddy's help, Deirdre gets a win for the show.
Directed by Jake SchreierWritten by Dave Holstein, Dylan TanousGuest stars Matt Gourley, Andy Milder, Alex Barrios, John Polite, Bernard White, Juliocesar Chavez, Coda Boesel, Tara Lipinski
Episode 10
Jill asks Jeff a question he isn't sure if he can answer.
Directed by Jake SchreierWritten by Dave HolsteinGuest stars Michael Yama, Johnny Kostrey, Bernard White, Luca Bleu Darnell, Elizabeth Tripp, Dan Garza, Mike Quinn, Tara Lipinski
Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026
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Frank LangellaSebastian Piccirillo
Judy GreerJill Piccirillo
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