Getting On (HBO)

2013

3 Seasons

comedy

original

Getting On (HBO):

Follow life with the dysfunctional staffers working in the female geriatric wing of a beleaguered California hospital in this comedy series.

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Episodes

Season 1 of this HBO comedy series follows a disgruntled doctor and her staff in the female geriatric wing of a beleaguered hospital.

Born On the Fourth of July

1. Born On the Fourth of July

Dr. Jenna James (Laurie Metcalf) gets reassigned to the extended-care unit of a ...

If You're Going to San Francisco

2. If You're Going to San Francisco

A new supervising nurse, Patsy, arrives at Billy Barnes just in time to have his...

Make Someone Happy

3. Make Someone Happy

Patsy files a grievance against DiDi; a gentleman caller sends shock waves throu...

Dumped

4. Dumped

The staff deals with a mysterious homeless woman; Dr. James implements a new exe...

Nightshift

5. Nightshift

A placid night shift is turned upside down by a new patient and some familiar dr...

The Concert

6. The Concert

(Season One Finale) Dr. James' plans change; Patsy goes the distance with Dawn; ...

No Such Thing as Idealized Genitalia

Season Two Premiere. Dr. Jenna James' plethora of research projects threatens to take over the ward. A frustrated DiDi asks for a raise; Patsy's 'Lean Green' initiative causes problems; Dawn gets a surprising answer to what's been ailing her. Later, Jenna gets some unwelcome news that leads her to make an unholy alliance.

Is Soap a Hazardous Substance?

DiDi takes on greater responsibilities when a hospice program is introduced into the ward. Dawn looks ahead to her future and tries to share her news with Patsy, but inadvertently puts his new initiative in question. Patsy finds himself playing patient when he has a medical emergency. An alcoholic patient named Dottie looks for ways around the doctor's orders.

Turnips...North Day...Yes, yes.

A server crash forces the staff to go 'old school'--with disastrous results. DiDi steps on Dr. Stickley's toes when making a decision about Arlene's mother-in-law, while Dr. James has issues getting through to a deaf patient. Dawn buys herself a cello, and learns her life-changing news may not be what it seems.

The Seventh Annual Christmas Card Competition

The staff finds itself in an awkward situation when one of Jenna's 'adult' study photos mistakenly makes its way into the Christmas Card Competition. DiDi is tempted by Parker Owens, a visiting doctor. Denya, a patient with terminal cancer, proposes a 'final solution' to a startled Jenna. Patsy and Dawn's relationship comes to a head.

The Revolving Door Admit

DiDi struggles to deal with her younger sister Sherrie, who's filling in at Billy Barnes and cozying up to Dawn. Jenna gets a new look and runs into resistance to her research methods. Patsy lets an award go to his head. The staff tries to balance patient flow and has issues discharging a patient they'd hoped to never see again.

Doctor Death

Season Two Finale. A whistleblower brings disturbing news about the hospice program to light, putting the entire staff's future in question. Dawn takes a big romantic step, but unexpectedly finds herself caught between two suitors. DiDi takes her salary issues to Jenna, who tries to hold everything together.

This Is About Vomit, People.

Season Three Premiere. As Dr. Jenna James looks to move past her hospice scandal, she finds her job threatened by a handsome new doctor and takes immediate action. DiDi is inspired to fight for her union rights, while cutbacks force Patsy to return to floor duty. Dawn questions her marriage and, later, gets some distressing news.

Don't Let It Get In You Or On You

The staff faces an infectious disease crisis. DiDi's family drama spills into work--in the person of her sister-in-law, Yvette. Dr. James reaches out to a pharmaceutical company and finds herself affected by a patient with a complicated past. A worn-out Dawn is revived by Patsy's unpredictable advances.

No, I Don't Want a F***ing Smiley Face

While preparing for an upcoming conference, Dr. James is caught off guard by workplace politics. A felon with cancer --and a history of daring escapes--arrives at the ward. When his mother pays a visit, Patsy asks Dawn to pose as someone she's not. DiDi's mother-in-law comes to Billy Barnes for treatment, sparking a family feud.

Am I Still Me?

On the day of her 'Sympoosium,' Dr. James is plagued by unexpected complications. Patsy embraces his truth, and DiDi finds herself caught between her work and family. Dawn and Dr. James see uncanny visions of themselves in two British visitors, Dr. Pippa Moore and Sister Den Flixter.

Please Partake Of A Memorial Orange

With the ward's fate up in the air, DiDi hunts for ways to save it, while dealing with pressure from Dawn to be her health advocate. Troublemaking Varla returns, and butts heads with her equally opinionated long-lost daughter. Caught in a mountain of lies, Jenna comes clean to her husband, Richard. After a memorial service full of drama, the staff gets a rude awakening.

Reduced To Eating Boiled Magazines and Book Paste

Series finale. As the staff try to stave off the closure of Billy Barnes, DiDi makes a last-ditch effort to save the ward. Jenna tries to weasel her way out of a hastily made offer. Patsy is intrigued by Margueritte's revelation during a secret-sharing session. After a ruse is exposed, Dawn inadvertently sets in motion a chaotic chain of events that seals the fate of the ward.

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Getting On (HBO)

Genres

comedy, original

Episodes

3 Seasons Available (18 Episodes)

Release Year

2013

Rating Information

About This Series

From the creators of 'Big Love' comes this comedy series about the dysfunctional staffers working in the female geriatric wing of a beleaguered California hospital. Led by disgruntled Dr. Jenna James (Laurie Metcalf), the staff includes no-nonsense newbie Nurse DiDi (Niecy Nash), unit veteran Nurse Dawn (Alex Borstein) and male Supervising Nurse Patsy (Mel Rodriguez).

Cast and Crew

Starring: Laurie Metcalf, Alex Borstein, Niecy Nash, Mel Rodriguez, Ann Guilbert, Mark Harelik, Brandon Fobbs, Lindsey Kraft, Joel Johnstone, Patricia Scanlon, Peggy Stewart, Lynn Cohen, June Squibb, Kelsey Ford, Harry Dean Stanton, Carol Mansell, Angela McEwan, John O'Leary, Eileen Ryan, Clinton Jackson, Kasey Mahaffy, Mary Kay Place, Jayma Mays, Betty Buckley, Jean Smart, Carol Lyn Black, Nancy Linehan Charles, Alia Shawkat, Bob Glouberman, Anne Faulkner, Carlo Rota, Bernardo Badillo, Debbie Pollack, Vikee Waltrip, Kimberly Celemen, Deanne Bray, Ricky Jay, Jo Farkas, Carrie Preston, LaMonica Garrett, Lateefah Holder, Kurtis Bedford, Tsai Chin, Michelle Krusiec, Pamela Chan, Cheryl Francis Harrington, Bunny Levine, Landall Goolsby, Larrs Jackson, Frank Maharajh

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