Kidding: Season 1
2018 · 10 episodes · ★ 7.6
What Season 1 of Kidding
In season 1, Jeff begins to push back against the limits of the well-oiled machine that is Mr. Pickles’ Puppet Time. Seb begins preparing the show for a life after Jeff. Deirdre grapples with her own personal and professional life issues.
Season 1 Episodes
1x01 Green Means Go
Jeff Pickles decides it's time to talk about death on Mr. Pickles' Puppet Time. His executive producer, Seb, feels that Mr. Pickles the persona and Jeff Pickles the person need to remain separate. Deirdre punishes her daughter Maddy for not eating her veggies.
Directing: Michel Gondry · Writer: Dave Holstein · Starring: Justin Kirk, Julitta Scheel, Alex Barrios, Bernard White
1x02 Pusillanimous
Jeff makes a rash decision that could affect the ability of the show to continue. Seb strategizes how to rebuild Jeff's image. The two disagree about how Jeff can repair his family. Deirdre tries to learn more about what's happening while Maddy is at her piano lesson. Jeff's son Will decides to let loose with his new friends.
Directing: Michel Gondry · Writer: Dave Holstein · Starring: Justin Kirk, Julitta Scheel, Alex Barrios, Bernard White
1x03 Every Pain Needs a Name
Jeff tries to fix his heartbreak. Deirdre deals with her daughter's developing medical condition. Seb outlines the future of Mr. Pickles' Puppet Time without Jeff. Jeff tries to get Will off pot by giving him a hobby.
Directing: Jake Schreier · Writing: Halley Feiffer · Starring: Julitta Scheel, Alex Barrios, Bernard White, Juliocesar Chavez
1x04 Bye, Mom
Jeff deals with a one-night stand. Jill learns that Jeff has been sending money to someone behind her back and confronts him.
Directing: Jake Schreier · Writer: Mike Vukadinovich · Starring: Justin Kirk, Julitta Scheel, Bernard White, Juliocesar Chavez
1x05 The New You
Jeff decides to step out of his comfort zone. Seb tries to get Jeff on board with new changes for Puppet Time, as well as his ice skating show – Pickles On Ice, starring Tara Lipinski.
Directing: Michel Gondry · Writing: Cody Heller · Starring: Justin Kirk, Julitta Scheel, Zackary Arthur, Alex Barrios
1x06 The Cookie
Will tries to honor his brother in a unique way. Jeff decides to make some changes to Pickles on Ice. Deirdre lets her anger out on Maddy. Jeff tries to convince Vivian to continue with her treatment.
Directing: Michel Gondry · Writer: Noah Haidle · Starring: Julitta Scheel, Brooke Fontana, Zackary Arthur, Alex Barrios
1x07 Kintsugi
Jeff goes off script and starts to speak more honestly to children on Puppet Time as Seb panics that Jeff will soon have to appear on live television for the National Tree Lighting Ceremony. Deirdre and Scott get a new visitor from Japan – Mr. Pickles-San. The Pickles have Thanksgiving as a family.
Directing: Minkie Spiro · Writing: Jas Waters · Starring: Justin Kirk, Alex Barrios, Karen Huie, Bernard White
1x08 Philliam
Jeff meets the son of his pen pal, an inmate on death row, and decides to help him.
Directing: Minkie Spiro · Writer: Roberto Benabib · Starring: Justin Kirk, Alex Barrios, Bernard White, Christon Blue
1x09 LT. Pickles
Jeff wonders if he's having a breakdown or a breakthrough. Will gets into trouble at school. Scott confronts Deirdre about her feelings for Mr. Pickles-San. Seb decides to make a last-minute change to Pickles on Ice while Jeff is away.
Directing: Michel Gondry · Writing: Dave Holstein, Joey Mazzarino · Starring: Justin Kirk, Julitta Scheel, Alex Barrios, Bernard White
1x10 Some Day Season Finale
Everyone in Jeff's life deals with the results of the speech Jeff made on national television.
Directing: Michel Gondry · Writing: Dave Holstein · Starring: Justin Kirk, Julitta Scheel, Alex Barrios, Karen Huie
Season 1 Cast
Cole AllenWilliam Piccirillo10 episodes
Bernard WhiteScott Perera9 episodes
Juliocesar ChavezGigs8 episodes
Coda BoeselB.D.8 episodes
Mary FaberMacy7 episodes
Ginger GonzagaVivian5 episodes
Tara LipinskiTara Lipinski4 episodes
Joel SwetowRabbi Michael Epstein4 episodes
Barry RothbartBert3 episodes
Tinpo LeeRex3 episodes
Jernard BurksDenny3 episodesWhere to Watch Season 1 of Kidding
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes are in Kidding Season 1?
Kidding Season 1 has 10 episodes.
When did Kidding Season 1 premiere?
Premiered on September 9, 2018.
Where to Watch Kidding Season 1?
Available by subscription on Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total and SkyShowtime (availability may vary by country).
What is the best episode of Season 1?
According to the audience score on TMDB, episode 1x04, "Bye, Mom," with a 8.2.