Last week I was sent a fun little goodie bag with a link to watch an advanced screening of the new ABC half-hour comedy Suburgatory. I’m always up for a fun new comedy, so I checked it out.
The story, as the title suggests, involves 16-year-old Tessa (awesomely played by Jane Levy) whose single Dad (Jeremy Sisto) decides that they need to move out of Manhattan into the ‘burbs. Even though it was his idea, he realizes that they are in for a big adjustment, and of course teen Tessa thinks that the change is awful!
This preview perfectly shows her first impression (and I have to admit that I’ve seen some of this in my own life in the ‘burbs):
It also stars Cheryl Hines, who Janice interviewed last summer. Though she’s a totally over-the-top mom, the closing scene shows that her character is going to bring a lot of heart to the show. I have to admit that as a mom of a young teen girl, I know that it’s hard to straddle that line between wanting to give them everything and setting appropriate limits. I hope it’s a theme that we see more of in episodes to come.
I was hoping that it might be something my young teen and I could watch together. Maybe I’m a little too naive, but it’s not anything that my middle school daughter will be watching, though those teens who are more used to PG-13 and R themes (is there even a difference anymore??) will love it.
There are some mature themes, and though I “get” the satire, I’m not sure that my younger teen has the discernment to get it (She doesn’t watch the musical dramedy that “everyone” else watches either, FYI). I do however think that Suburgatory will be popular with older teens and parents who like satirical comedy.
WATCH Suburgatory Wednesdays on ABC at 8:30/7:30 central. It starts this week, September 28.
If you missed the first episode, for a limited time you can watch it by visiting www.abc.com/suburgatoryscreening and entering access code: ta2wFhnlv
Win a $100 Visa Cash Card
Guess what? We want to give you a Suburgatory shopping spree. You can do just like Tessa, Dalia and Dallas did in the premiere and head to the mall with a $100 Visa cash card. Just leave a comment here if you’d like to win (U.S. shipping addresses only).
This giveaway will end at midnight October 7, 2011 and a winner will be chosen at random and posted on October 8. See our site’s terms and conditions for more information.
Too good to not enter! Love the show!
I absolutely love Suburgatory. It’s not exactly like my high school days, but I love the supporting cast and characters (especially Alan Tudyk).
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I’ve never seen the show.. but I’d love to be entered to win!!
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I watched this show the other day, thought it was pretty funny!
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I watched the show…it was soooooooooooo sweet when the other Mom bought her that glorious bra. Every woman should have a spree to buy themselves a treat like that once in a while. I wish we could all win a spree!
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Loved the show. Don’t know if I would love the neighborhood though! But I would love to use the gift card!!
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If I would like to win??? 🙂 Sadly, this will probably go to outfitting my growing children as I’m back in the maternity clothes boat and don’t really want to spend too much $$ on that!
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I could definately use a shopping spree. I gave birth to my second child in March 2010 and then found out a few months later that I was pregnant with number 3 who was born exactly 1 year and 2 days after his sister. I didn’t even have a chance to make it out of my maternity clothes for more than a couple weeks before I ended up right back in them. So my wardrobe is serverely lacking at the moment and fall and winter are coming in fast!
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Shopping spree? What are those? lol I will have to go back and watch this episode since I had my son with me and it wasn’t really appropriate for his age group. Thanks 4 the chance. I would love to go shopping!
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I DVR’d the show, please count me in!
Funny show, watched on Dvr this morning as I sat and drank my sugar free red bull :)… Would love a shopping spree!
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Would love to see the show. Would love to spend 100.00 too!!
Love the commercial for the show. I would love to go shopping with a pre paid Visa. Sounds like a wonderful thing to me! My birthday is coming up soon, so maybe I could be stingy and buy for myself.
the show is on tonight and I am ready to see it. I would certainly buy new shoes and a new outfit. I am a bargain shopper so I could make that money go a very long way!
Gosh, I would first have to pick myself up off the floor if I had a Visa card for $100.00 to spend. I bet I could do it though, ha ha. I am looking forward to watching the show.
I am watching the show tonight, Love the commercials, it looks like such a good show. I would be in shock if I had 100.00 to spend. I would have to really think about what I wanted the most! I would love to experience it though!!
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Saw my 1st preview of this last night – it looks funny; will have to check it out! and yes, I’d love to win $100, too! 🙂
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Who doesn’t love shopping? I know I do.
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Going to watch this tonight. It’s like a mixture of Desperate Housewives and Modern Family. Thanks for the contest 🙂
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haven’t seen the show yet, hoping to win!
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What a great idea for a show. I’m sure my older teen girls and I will have so much fun with it. Oh, and of course I’d love to win!
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The show sounds cute! Also, I’d like to win a visa gift card! Thanks!
Because it’s time conflicts with Survivor, my DVR is set and ready for this new show. I am anxious to see if it’s all that I’ve heard it would be.
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I’ve been looking forward to this show! And wow, what a great giveaway. Would sure come in handy this Christmas. 🙂
I desperately need some new clothing. This would help tremendously!
Great review! Made me want to check out the pilot, but I agree… looks like it’s for older teens. I would love the giveaway though!!
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I’m going to watch the premiere of this show tonight. It looks good. Please count me in to win.
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