The Best Episodes Written By Michael Hoffman

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   7.0/10(1 votes)

   #1 - Pilot

   S1:E13/1/2026

   Broadway star Richard Bean suffers a public meltdown and returns to his hometown theater where he first discovered his brilliance. He's shocked to find the once-respected theater, now run by his brother Jon and ex Kristen, has become a dinner theater.

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   #2 - Juniper Berries

   S1:E33/8/2026

   As Richard plans his Our Town, Jon tries to rein him in. Boyle offers Kristen a payment holiday for a dinner invite. Richard's fundraising falters but is hopeful after an evening onstage. Boyle drops a bombshell at dinner.

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   6.0/10(1 votes)

   #3 - Swan Song

   S1:E23/1/2026

   Richard begs Alvy for a Broadway return while tensions with Kristen escalate. Miranda struggles between acting and Penn. Kristen faces a shady developer. Richard produces his mother's funeral, making a shocking announcement.

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   Writer:Michael Hoffman

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   6.0/10(1 votes)

   #4 - Big Spender

   S1:E43/15/2026

   Tensions escalate between Kristen and Richard; auditions reveal Millersburg's shrinking talent pool; Miranda's protests complicate Kristen's deal with Boyle; Boyle blindsides Richard with a demand.

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   Writer:Michael Hoffman

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   #5 - Schicklgruber

   S1:E53/22/2026

   Rehearsals begin for Richard's Our Town and Nadia proves to be a directing challenge; Kristen bonds with Richard's ex; Jon and Boyle take a fateful trip to Atlantic City and Nadia misinterprets Richard's private rehearsals with disastrous results.

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