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One family. No apologies.
An LA family with serious boundary issues have their past and future unravel when a dramatic admission causes everyone's secrets to spill out.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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An LA family with serious boundary issues have their past and future unravel when a dramatic admission causes everyone's secrets to spill out.
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Episode 1
While working at an LGBT suicide hotline, Maura receives a distressing call from a young trans woman, Elizah. Afraid that Elizah will hurt herself, Maura goes on an odyssey through South Central LA to find the troubled teen and lands herself in the hospital.
Directed by Joey SolowayWritten by Ethan KuperbergGuest stars Lena Waithe, Anjelica Huston, Kathryn Hahn, Alexandra Billings, Alexandra Grey, JB Smoove, Sasheer Zamata, Ron Funches
Episode 2
After a health scare, Maura confronts death and her relationship to her body. Sarah hopes to join the MidCity Temple board. Shelly plans a onewoman show with Buzzy. Dissatisfied with their lives, Josh and Ali play married couple.
Directed by Silas HowardWritten by Jessi KleinGuest stars Zander Faden, Nathan Fielder, Courtney Hope, Richard Masur, Anjelica Huston, Cherry Jones, Jenny O'Hara, Cleo Fraser
Episode 3
Relationships are tested as the Pfefferman family gather for Maura's birthday. Sarah confronts Buzzy on temple board politics and Maura makes a big announcement, experiencing pushback from both Vicki and Shelly. The night culminates in a game of Sardines, forcing tense situations into tight spaces.
Directed by Joey SolowayWritten by Faith Soloway, Joey SolowayGuest stars Zander Faden, Richard Masur, Anjelica Huston, Makenna James, Cleo Fraser, Ian Harvie, Trace Lysette, Annabel Marshall-Roth
Episode 4
Maura gets an exciting peek at the future with a visit to the plastic surgeon's office but fails to muster the same enthusiasm from Vicki on a fun night out. Josh visits an unusually upbeat Rita while Ali and Leslie struggle with intimacy. Sarah finds distraction from her personal troubles by spearheading an unorthodox approach to Judaism.
Directed by Silas HowardWritten by Noah Harpster, Micah Fitzerman-BlueGuest stars Courtney Hope, Ray Abruzzo, Anjelica Huston, Cherry Jones, Kathryn Hahn, Alexandra Billings, Alex MacNicoll, Rob Huebel
Episode 5
The Pfefferman family gathers at Hineni to support Sarah's alternative spiritual endeavor. After the news of a close friend's untimely passing, a distressed Josh leans on Raquel for support. Ali ends the night by witnessing the pitfalls of Leslie's prejudices.
Directed by Stacie PassonWritten by Noah Harpster, Micah Fitzerman-BlueGuest stars Cherry Jones, Trace Lysette, Kathryn Hahn, Rob Huebel, Zackary Arthur, Chloe Coleman, Melanie Hutsell, Kobi Libii
Episode 6
Josh hits the road with an unlikely copilot, stirring up some undeniable chemistry along the way. Back at home, Shelly becomes wary of Buzzy's outlandish spending while Ali sees God during a nitrous induced trip at the dentist's office.
Directed by Joey SolowayWritten by Bridget BedardGuest stars Richard Masur, Cherry Jones, Trace Lysette, Annabel Marshall-Roth, Brett Paesel, Paula Newsome, Randy Gonzalez
Episode 7
Josh arrives in Overland Park and delivers difficult news to Colton. Sarah oversteps her boundaries with Raquel, putting the Hineni Seder in danger. A tough conversation with Bryna brings up some big issues between Maura and Vicki.
Directed by Shira PivenWritten by Ali LiebegottGuest stars Emma Howard, Anjelica Huston, Jenny O'Hara, Bashir Naim, Kathryn Hahn, Alex MacNicoll, Rob Huebel, Kobi Libii
Episode 8
Boyle Heights, 1958. 12 year old Maura's femininity causes a clash between her mother Rose and her grandparents, Haim and Yetta. Across town, 12 year old Shelly quits the school play and stops eating but won't tell anyone why. Flash forward to 1966, where 21 year olds Mort and Shelly carry on a secret affair.
Directed by Andrea ArnoldWritten by Yona SpeidelGuest stars Michaela Watkins, Estelle Hermansen, Ruby Matenko, Michael Stuhlbarg, Jon Sklaroff, Anna Belknap, Molly Bernard, Andy Umberger
Episode 9
After reconnecting with Colton, Josh decides to move to Overland Park, until a concerned Ali travels to him, intending to bring him home. Feeling abandoned, Sarah has trouble controlling her rage. Shelly confronts Buzzy about his spending, leading to some unforeseen revelations. Newly single Maura has an exciting, surprising night out.
Directed by So Yong KimWritten by Bridget Bedard, Stephanie KornickGuest stars Emma Howard, Richard Masur, Cherry Jones, Kathryn Hahn, Alexandra Billings, Alex MacNicoll, Rob Huebel, Zackary Arthur
Episode 10
The Pfeffermans escape their problems on land by taking a cruise together. Though the clan spends most of the cruise apart - venturing on their own journeys of self discovery - they ultimately find themselves coming together at the Seder that almost wasn't.
Directed by Marta CunninghamWritten by Faith Soloway, Joey SolowayGuest stars Rob Huebel, Zackary Arthur, Julia Butters, Erinn Hayes, Tom Lenk
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Jeffrey TamborMaura Pfefferman
Gaby HoffmannAli Pfefferman
Amy LandeckerSarah Pfefferman
Judith LightShelly Pfefferman
Jay DuplassJosh Pfefferman
Melora HardinTammy Cashman
Richard MasurBuzzy Rackless
Anjelica HustonVicki
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