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Out & down in Chicago.
Abby is a 45-year-old self-identified fat, queer dyke whose misfortune and despair unexpectedly lead her to a vibrantly transformative relationship.
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Abby is a 45-year-old self-identified fat, queer dyke whose misfortune and despair unexpectedly lead her to a vibrantly transformative relationship.
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Abby McEnanyAbby
Celeste PechousCampbell
Karin AnglinAlison
Julia SweeneyJulia Sweeney
Theo GermaineChris
Matthew QuattrockiChad
ShowtimeUnited States
Circle of ConfusionUnited States
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Episode 1
Abby begins an existential life evaluation vowing mortal consequences after 180 days. Her therapist checks out mid-session and a first date turns into a confrontation with the woman responsible for ‘ruining her life’.
Guest stars Matthew Quattrocki, Maggie Scrantom, Shauna Marino, Nancy McCabe-Kelly, Alex Moss, Renee Lehocky, Anne Lehocky, Alison Gates
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Episode 2
Abby feels out of place when Chris takes her to a hip, sex-positive, ‘queer wonderland’ for their second date and has a free therapy session.
Written by Lilly WachowskiGuest stars Kenneth Rasmussen, Ben Kobold, Armand Fields, Osiris Khepera, Delia Kropp, Xoe A. Wise, Sami Grisafe, Meg Leary
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Episode 3
Abby and Chris plan to have sex for the first time at the end of a Bacchanalian day of three meals, four Lyft rides and an STD reveal.
Written by Lilly WachowskiGuest stars 'Weird Al' Yankovic, William Rusan, Parker Guidry, Eli Sulkowski, Willy Laqueue, Dane Valerio, Donovan Session, Tim Paul
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Episode 4
Abby navigates public restrooms as a gender non-conforming queer dyke with OCD and pinballs against a cross section of humanity and perspectives at a Dolly Parton concert.
Written by Lilly WachowskiGuest stars Mary Sohn, Echaka Agba, Robyn LeAnn Scott, Mickey R. Mahoney, Caleb Hearon, Liz Sharpe, Haley Gustafson, Ed Flynn
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Episode 5
A medical emergency brings Abby and Campbell’s friendship into focus and Abby reveals her biggest secret to Chris.
Written by Lilly WachowskiGuest stars Alison Gates, Nancy L. Coleman, Chandler Marino, Gerard Neugent, Lauren Viteri, Kate James, Malkia Stampley, Johnny Lee Davenport
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Episode 6
Edward and Carol Lynn wed, Danger Zone has their moment and Abby violates Chris’ one request.
Written by Lilly WachowskiGuest stars Gerard Neugent, Lauren Viteri, Kenny Rasmussen, Tyler Davis, Jalen Gilbert, Haley Bolithon, Laura Fisher, Paul Grondy
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Episode 7
Having ignored the advice of her friends, Abby finally confesses the truth to Chris after a painting puts her in a trance.
Guest stars Sana Selemon
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Episode 8
The final almonds. When Abby motivates herself to get out of the apartment for Julia’s This American Life show, she’s met with two unwanted surprises. Season finale.
Where to watch Work in ProgressEpisode information updated Jul 22, 2026
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