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American Woman

20181 season

This 1970s period dramedy inspired by the real life Kyle Richards and set amid the sexual revolution and the rise of second-wave feminism follows Bonnie, an unconventional mother struggling to raise her two daughters after leaving her husband. With the help of her two best friends, Kathleen and Diana, these three women will each discover their own brand of independence in a world reluctant to give it.

Synopsis

This 1970s period dramedy inspired by the real life Kyle Richards and set amid the sexual revolution and the rise of second-wave feminism follows Bonnie, an unconventional mother struggling to raise her two daughters after leaving her husband. With the help of her two best friends, Kathleen and Diana, these three women will each discover their own brand of independence in a world reluctant to give it.

Episodes

Seasons & episodes

1 season

Liberation

1. Liberation

Jun 7, 2018 22 min

Bonnie’s life is changed forever when she discovers her husband Steve is having an affair. With the help of her best friends Diana and Kathleen, Bonnie figures out how to make it on her own.

Changes & The New Normal

2. Changes & The New Normal

Jun 14, 2018 22 min

Suddenly responsible for her own finances for the first time, Bonnie enlists the help of Diana and Kathleen in her search for stability. Kathleen & Greg start a new business venture and work through personal issues. Diana chases a promotion.

The Party

3. The Party

Jun 21, 2018 22 min

Desperate to connect with her role model Lori, Kathleen drags Bonnie and Diana to a party in the hills, but when Diana tries to cut loose, things get out of hand. Meanwhile, Bonnie finds herself in an exciting new position.

The Cost of Living

4. The Cost of Living

Jun 28, 2018 22 min

Jessica’s big break comes as Bonnie struggles with her new routine as a single mother. Diana gets set up on a date. Kathleen & Greg work through their issues.

Adam

5. Adam

Jul 12, 2018 22 min

While her relationship with Adam moves full-speed ahead, Bonnie's connection with her daughters is faltering; Kathleen emphasizes the importance of self-love; Diana and Alan have a big night out.

The Heat Wave

6. The Heat Wave

Jul 19, 2018 22 min

Bonnie invites her coworker Louise to join her and her friends at her pool; Diana asks for a promotion at work, while she struggles to get along with her overbearing mother.

The Agreement

7. The Agreement

Jul 26, 2018 22 min

A mysterious man from Greg's past puts a strain on Kathleen and Greg's relationship; two visitors disrupt Jessica's birthday party; Diana embraces her sexuality.

The Breakthrough

9. The Breakthrough

Aug 9, 2018 22 min

After attending an EST meeting, Kathleen discovers some answers to the problems in her life. Bonnie chooses a wild adventure with Adam over an important work assignment. Diana makes a new friend.

I Will Survive

11. I Will Survive

Aug 23, 2018 22 min

Ensemble

Cast

AS

Alicia Silverstone

Bonnie Nolan

MS

Mena Suvari

Kathleen

JB

Jennifer Bartels

Diana

MJ

Makenna James

Becca Nolan

LM

Lia McHugh

Jessica

Production

The details

Release

2018

Seasons

1 season

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