Jeff, aka Mr. Pickles, is an icon of children's TV. But when his family begins to implode, Jeff finds no fairy tale or fable or puppet will guide him through this crisis, which advances faster than his means to cope. The result: a kind man in a cruel world faces a slow leak of sanity as hilarious as it is heartbreaking.
Cast: Jim Carrey, Frank Langella, Judy Greer
10 episodes
1. Green Means GoJeff 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.TV-MACC32minSep 9, 2018
2. PusillanimousJeff 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.TV-MACC30minSep 16, 2018
3. Every Pain Needs a NameJeff 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.TV-MACC29minSep 23, 2018
4. Bye, MomJeff deals with a one-night stand. Jill learns that Jeff has been sending money to someone behind her back and confronts him.TV-MACC29minSep 30, 2018
5. The New YouJeff 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.TV-MACC30minOct 7, 2018
6. The CookieWill 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.TV-MACC29minOct 14, 2018
7. KintsugiJeff 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.TV-MACC30minOct 21, 2018
8. PhilliamJeff meets the son of his pen pal, an inmate on death row, and decides to help him.TV-MACC30minOct 28, 2018
9. LT. PicklesJeff 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.TV-MACC26minNov 4, 2018
10. Some DayEveryone in Jeff's life deals with the results of the speech Jeff made on national television.TV-MACC27minNov 11, 2018
Kidding
Hi. Cruel world.
Jeff, aka Mr. Pickles, is an icon of children's TV. But when his family begins to implode, Jeff finds no fairy tale or fable or puppet will guide him through this crisis, which advances faster than his means to cope. The result: a kind man in a cruel world faces a slow leak of sanity as hilarious as it is heartbreaking.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Dave Holstein
- Studio
- Aggregate Films, Some Kind of Garden
Maturity rating
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Audio languages
English
