TV series
There's no such thing as a simple life.
A look at a seemingly placid New England town that is actually wrought with illicit affairs, crime and tragedy, all told through the lens of Olive, whose wicked wit and harsh demeanor mask a warm but troubled heart and staunch moral center. The story spans 25 years and focuses on Olive's relationships with her husband, Henry, the good-hearted and kindly town pharmacist; their son, Christopher, who resents his mother's approach to parenting; and other members of their community.
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Olive Kitteridge premiered November 2, 2014. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
A look at a seemingly placid New England town that is actually wrought with illicit affairs, crime and tragedy, all told through the lens of Olive, whose wicked wit and harsh demeanor mask a warm but troubled heart and staunch moral center. The story spans 25 years and focuses on Olive's relationships with her husband, Henry, the good-hearted and kindly town pharmacist; their son, Christopher, who resents his mother's approach to parenting; and other members of their community.
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Episode 1
Math teacher Olive Kitteridge attempts to help Kevin, a smart but timid student whose mother is suffering from depression. Her son Christopher isn't happy though. Henry goes on a hunting trip that concludes with a tragedy.
Directed by Lisa CholodenkoWritten by Jane AndersonGuest stars Devin Druid, James McMenamin
Episode 2
Kevin returns to Maine and Olive is able to convince him to stay over and attend Christopher's wedding-rehearsal dinner. Olive clashes with the bride's mother and scares the flower girl at the ceremony.
Directed by Lisa CholodenkoWritten by Jane AndersonGuest stars Cory Michael Smith, Rachel Brosnahan, James McMenamin, Brian McEleney
Episode 3
Christopher suggests counseling to Olive after she and Henry have a scary episode following dinner with friends. Later, Christopher confronts his mother about how she treated him as a child.
Directed by Lisa CholodenkoWritten by Jane Anderson
Episode 4
Olive visits Christopher and his second wife in New York, but abruptly returns to Maine, where she gets some bad news about Henry, and ultimately befriends a lonely widower she meets while out for a walk.
Directed by Lisa CholodenkoWritten by Jane AndersonGuest stars Mark Anthony Del Negro, Audrey Marie Anderson, Theo Stockman
Episode information updated Jul 22, 2026
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