Maya DiMeo is a mom on a mission who will do anything for her husband, Jimmy, and kids Ray, Dylan, and JJ, her eldest son with special needs. As Maya fights injustices both real and imagined, the family works to make a new home for themselves and searches for just the right person to give JJ his “voice.”
Maya DiMeo is a mom on a mission who will do anything for her husband, Jimmy, and kids Ray, Dylan, and JJ, her eldest son with special needs. As Maya fights injustices both real and imagined, the family works to make a new home for themselves and searches for just the right person to give JJ his “voice.”
Cast, crew and production details
About Speechless
Cast
Minnie DriverMaya DiMeo
John Ross BowieJimmy DiMeo
Mason CookRay DiMeo
Micah FowlerJJ DiMeo
Kyla KenedyDylan DiMeo
Cedric YarbroughKenneth
McKaley MillerClaire
Lukita MaxwellJillian
Credits
Created by
Scott Silveri
Written by
Daniel Chun, Matt Roller, Seth Kurland, Scott Silveri, Elizabeth Beckwith, Carrie Rosen, Dan Holden, Niki Schwartz-Wright, Greg Gallant, Shana Goldberg-Meehan, Mark Kunerth, Ron McCants
Production details
Status
Canceled
Series type
Scripted
Episodes
63
Original language
English
Networks & production
ABCUnited States
20th Century Fox TelevisionUnited States
Silver & Gold ProductionsUnited States
ABC StudiosUnited States
The Detective AgencyUnited States
Themes
disabledfamilyspecial needs
Season 2 episodes
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While JJ was at summer camp, Maya decided it’s time the family no longer use JJ’s disability as an excuse to let their lives fall through the cracks. Maya, Jimmy and Dylan make dramatic changes, but a smug Ray decides he will spend the summer watching his family likely failing at their attempts. When JJ comes home, Kenneth finds a love note in JJ’s luggage from Alexa, a girl he met at camp, who wants to give JJ his first kiss. The family chucks their self-improvement projects and hits the road to find Alexa.
Directed by Christine GernonWritten by Scott SilveriGuest stars Rose Crisman, Christopher Darga, Kelly Stables, Rudy Martinez, Nikki SooHoo, Will Pinson Rose, Abhi Trivedi, Chip Chinery
When Maya encourages the parents of the new special needs kids at Lafayette High to demand full-time aides, the school administrators tell her anything the new students get will spell losses for her beloved JJ. Meanwhile, Dylan develops a hooky habit, unprepared as she is to return to the same school for a second year; JJ pushes Kenneth toward romance with his teacher; and Jimmy endeavors to enjoy a long-awaited uninterrupted shower.
Directed by Rob CohenWritten by Daniel ChunGuest stars Karly Rothenberg, Kate Bergeron, Katherine Kamhi, Lou George, Natalie Camunas, David Hadinger, Makayla Lysiak, Alina Foley
Ray gets in over his head when he makes up a fake charity to impress his girlfriend; Maya gives Jimmy tips on being the boss; and Dylan demands Kenneth get out of her space.
Directed by Christine GernonWritten by Seth KurlandGuest stars Nat Faxon, Sarah Burns, Connie Jackson, Amy Tolsky, Brent Pope, Benjamin Patterson, Sedona James, Liz Cackowski
Jimmy takes JJ camping to give him “the talk,” Maya trains a ragtag group of new aides, and sparks fly between Dylan and Ray’s bully.
Directed by Bill PurpleWritten by Carrie RosenGuest stars Karly Rothenberg, Kate Bergeron, Steve Agee, Louisa Abernathy, Felix Avitia, Marin Hinkle, Carlos E. Campos, Amanda McDonough
The DiMeo kids mistakenly eat old Halloween candy that causes feverish dreams of horror and wish fulfillment, and Kenneth agonizes over which era of Michael Jackson to dress as for Halloween.
Directed by Christine GernonWritten by Matt RollerGuest stars Jerry Hauck, Lynn Andrews, Anthony Ramirez, Liz Cackowski, Jonathan Slavin, Marin Hinkle, Lynn Andrews
JJ’s pressured to date a new student at school who also has cerebral palsy. Maya and Jimmy teach Ray and his girlfriend to think less. Dylan teams with Lafayette alumni to rebel against the school’s “no-prank” initiative.
Directed by Jay ChandrasekharWritten by Niki Schwartz-WrightGuest stars Alina Foley, M.C. Gainey, Sixx Orange, P.L. Brown, Nikea Gamby-Turner, Jessy Yates, Mae Madison, Sedona James
The family works to impress Maya's mother, who is visiting for Thanksgiving; Jimmy deals with getting older; Kenneth dreads spending the holiday with his overbearing father.
Guest stars Rob Corddry, Sedona James, Cole Massie, Holland Taylor, Keith David, Selkie Hom
JJ convinces his parents to take him on a college visit but hides an ulterior motive. As his plan unravels, JJ enlists the help of new friend Tyson, an actor who gives the performance of his life to keep JJ out of hot water. Meanwhile, Ray goes wild when he’s left home alone for the first time.
Guest stars Prestyn Bates, Brody Allen, Lance Lim, Rick Overton, Kelli Goss, Nick Viall, Serena Laney, Maahra Hill
Two tickets to the premiere of “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” promise a glorious night for JJ and Ray … until JJ’s pulled to the dark side by a pretty classmate who hopes to take Ray’s ticket. Back at home, Maya, Jimmy and Dylan enjoy a rare night at home without the boys. Meanwhile, Kenneth’s secret after-hours hangout at Lafayette is compromised when Dr. Miller discovers his late-night escapades.
Directed by Stuart McDonaldWritten by Seth Kurland, Matt Roller, Daniel ChunGuest stars Karly Rothenberg, Nikki Limo, Sedona James, Cole Massie, Marin Hinkle, Kaylee Kaneshiro, Kevin Smith, Joy Jacobson
After leveraging JJ in an attempt to land a family dog, Dylan takes a vow of silence to better understand what it is to be her brother. Ray brokers a meeting between his girlfriend’s mother, Melanie, and Maya, only to realize they have a history. Jimmy drives Kenneth crazy by gaming a supermarket giveaway to score free Christmas turkeys.
Directed by Christine GernonWritten by Dan Holden, Shana Goldberg-Meehan, Daniel ChunGuest stars Jessica Belkin, Amy Tolsky, Benjamin Patterson, Sedona James, Jonathan Slavin, Sarah Chalke, Donovan Estrada, Staci Lynn Fletcher
Jimmy convinces Maya to go on a much-needed night out together where they drink through Maya’s urge to rush home to the kids. Back at the house, Ray and Kenneth avoid being alone with their dates, while JJ, sidelined by a broken wheelchair, ends up getting more excitement than he expected. Meanwhile, Dylan spends her night trying to win the affection of the new family dog.
Directed by Ken WhittinghamGuest stars Curran Walters, Lance Lim, Sedona James, Liz Cackowski, Ashley Liao, Austin Zajur, Zedrick Restauro, Belle Adams
Maya and Jimmy get pulled into a school fundraiser where Maya makes a new friend and Jimmy discovers the benefits of being tall. Ray, tired of being the responsible sibling, explores his reckless side with JJ and Dylan; and Kenneth tries to win over a crowd with his DJ skills.
Guest stars Nicholas Harsin, Ian Gary, Jesus Ruiz, Jonney Ahmanson, Marin Hinkle, Lennon Parham, Tessa Munro, Stu James
After a dust-up with Lafayette High, Maya runs to JJ’s rescue and launches her own school out of the DiMeo home. Her program becomes a true DiMeo affair when Ray and Dylan enroll and Jimmy joins the faculty. Meanwhile, Kenneth sets out to prove to his ex-wife that he’s living a successful life.
Directed by Tristram ShapeeroWritten by Matt Roller, Daniel ChunGuest stars Jay Chandrasekhar, Marin Hinkle, Ciara Riley Wilson, Will Ropp, Tamala Jones, Jack Axelrod, Charlie Weirauch, Eric Satterberg
J.J. struggles with not being treated like an adult on his 18th birthday; he learns a valuable lesson from Kenneth; an exchange student moves in with Taylor; Dylan is recruited to be on the school's wrestling team.
Directed by Christine GernonWritten by Dan HoldenGuest stars Jeromy Ramos, Sedona James, Jack Dylan Grazer, Andrew Borba, Jackie R. Jacobson, David Valdes, Shawn Patrick Clifford, Paul Diaz
Ray is miserable after breaking up with Taylor. When Maya cheers him up with a day out, Ray has a plan of his own. Meanwhile, JJ is nervous about his first friend date with Aaron, so Dylan offers to make sure everything goes smoothly; however, it’s everything but smooth. And Kenneth teaches Jimmy how to be the one in charge at home.
Directed by Anya AdamsWritten by Elizabeth BeckwithGuest stars Christian Lees, Sedona James, Jonathan Slavin, Roger J. Timber
JJ’s thrilled when he is chosen by his classmates to film his horror movie project, but soon the pressure of directing gets to him. Meanwhile, Dylan’s class project reveals a family secret; and Jimmy’s suggestions for the neighbor’s house construction project backfires for the DiMeos.
Directed by Bill PurpleWritten by Carrie Rosen, Zach AnnerGuest stars Sarah Chalke, Juliette Angelo, Andrew Patrick Ralston, Fredrick Burns, Claire Liz Phillips, Sherry Mandujano, Anissa Borrego, Skyler Wright
Maya has jury duty, which is like a vacation for her until she learns Taylor’s mom, Melanie, is also there. Meanwhile, JJ lies about his disabilities on an online dating site after a few bad dates; and Ray is upset Jimmy and Dylan spend too much together.
Directed by Rob CohenWritten by Matt Roller, Daniel ChunGuest stars Christian Lees, Jonathan Slavin, Juliette Angelo, Kyle Bornheimer, Joe Bays, Thor Knai, Natasha Tina Liu
JJ travels to a film festival where he’s been nominated for an award but is upset when he learns the real reason he’s being honored. Jimmy stays home and struggles to protect Dylan from the truth about an impending eviction. And Ray takes an unlikely and painful route to basketball stardom in hopes of winning back Taylor.
Directed by Christine GernonWritten by Scott Silveri, Matt Roller, Daniel ChunGuest stars Sedona James, Jonathan Slavin, Christopher Thornton, Betsy Sodaro, Ryan Scharoun, Peter A. Hulne, Ajani A.J. Murray, Mark Daugherty
