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Maya DiMeo is a mom on a mission who will do anything for her husband, Jimmy, and kids Ray, Dylan, and JJ, her eldest son with special needs. As Maya fights injustices both real and imagined, the family works to make a new home for themselves and searches for just the right person to give JJ his “voice.”
Created By
Scott Silveri
Network
ABC
Episodes
63
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Overview
Speechless has 3 seasons with 63 episodes spanning 2016-2019.
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Rating
Speechless holds a 7.0/10 rating based on 106 votes.
Year context
Speechless first aired 10 years ago in 2016.
CAST (6)
SEASONS (3 seasons, 63 episodes)
SEASON 1
01
P-I-PILOT
Maya DiMeo moves her family to a new, upscale school district when she finds the perfect situation for her eldest son, JJ, who has cerebral…
02
N-E-NEW A-I-AIDE
Maya struggles as Kenneth takes over as JJ’s full-time aide. Loving his new freedom, JJ avoids attending a physical therapy appointment, and Maya automatically blames…
03
B-O-N-BONFIRE
While JJ finds success at school with a group of friends, Maya forces the cancellation of the homecoming bonfire, concerned that the beach location is…
04
I-N-S– INSPIRATIONS
Exploring the city on their own, JJ and Kenneth realize strangers look at them as inspirational. The two push their luck, receiving free food and…
05
H-A-L– HALLOWEEN
Jimmy is upset the kids no longer want to participate in the family tradition of dressing up for Halloween. Maya tries to cheer up Jimmy…
06
D-A-T-E– DATE?
JJ meets a new girl at school, an injured gymnast, who must learn to adapt to school life in a wheelchair. JJ shows her the…
07
T-H-A-THANKSGIVING
The DiMeo plan to avoid another horrible Thanksgiving with Jimmy’s brother’s family backfires when they invite themselves over to celebrate. While Kenneth and Ray destroy…
08
R-A-Y-C RAY-CATION
Maya enlists the family to assist JJ in romancing a girl at school, but it backfires when JJ expresses his feelings to Claire, and they…
09
S-L-E--SLED HOCKEY
JJ instantly wants to join a sled hockey team made up entirely of people with disabilities, but Jimmy is not thrilled and thinks it’s dangerous.…
10
C-H-O-CHOIR
It’s Christmas time at the DiMeos, and Maya surprises everyone by embracing a newfound holiday spirit. But her view is put to the test when…
11
R-O--ROAD T-R--TRIP
The family goes on an annual impromptu family road trip, but Ray has something in store, which angers Maya when she finds out what it…
12
H-E-R– HERO
In order to get on the good side of their insurance agent to get everything JJ needs, the DiMeos have Dylan make a tough sacrifice…
13
S-I--SICK D-A--DAY
Dylan becomes Kenneth’s replacement for JJ when Kenneth also gets sick. Jimmy ends up doing well with Maya’s normal duties, but he tries to keep…
14
V-A-L-- VALENTINE'S D-A-- DAY
Maya attempts to give Jimmy a Valentine's Day gift, with the help of his old roommate and her ex-fiance. Meanwhile, Ray is elated to find…
15
T-H– THE C-L– CLUB
JJ gets into an argument with Kenneth over their time together while Dylan decides she must “parent-trap” them both so they can get back together.…
16
O-S-- OSCAR P-A-- PARTY
When the Dimeos throw their annual Oscar party with other special-needs families, Maya feels threatened by new mom Becca, who seems a little too perfect.…
17
S-U-R-- SURPRISE!
Dylan asks Maya not to have their annual birthday party for her, but Maya holds an amazing surprise party anyway and soon learns the real…
18
D-I-- DING
After leaving a note behind Maya’s back, Ray takes sides against the family when Maya dings a nearby car. Following through on a promise, Jimmy…
19
C-H-- CHEATER!
Maya and Kenneth work together to hold JJ accountable for his academic future when he cheats on an exam at school. Meanwhile, Ray gets into…
20
R-U-N-- RUNAWAY
When Maya learns JJ attempted to run away, she is determined to help him complete the task as any able-bodied person could, but her actions…
21
P-R–PROM
It’s prom night, and all three DiMeo kids are going, which leaves Maya and Jimmy with a rare night to themselves. Kenneth is shocked to…
22
M-A-- MAY-JAY
With the school year over, Maya is excited to spend the summer with JJ, but he and Kenneth have other plans. Meanwhile, Jimmy gets special…
23
C-A-- CAMP
As the family readies for their flight to JJ’s camp, Maya gets a surprise at the airport. Ray sees the summer as an opportunity to…
SEASON 2
01
W-E– WE’RE B-A– BACK!
While JJ was at summer camp, Maya decided it’s time the family no longer use JJ’s disability as an excuse to let their lives fall…
02
F-I– FIRST S-E– SECOND F– FIRST DAY
When Maya encourages the parents of the new special needs kids at Lafayette High to demand full-time aides, the school administrators tell her anything the…
03
J-J’S D-R–DREAM
Ray gets in over his head when he makes up a fake charity to impress his girlfriend; Maya gives Jimmy tips on being the boss;…
04
T-TR– TRAINING D-A– DAY
Jimmy takes JJ camping to give him “the talk,” Maya trains a ragtag group of new aides, and sparks fly between Dylan and Ray’s bully.
05
N-I–NIGHTMARE ON D-I–DIMEO STREET
The DiMeo kids mistakenly eat old Halloween candy that causes feverish dreams of horror and wish fulfillment, and Kenneth agonizes over which era of Michael…
06
S-H–SHIPPING
JJ’s pressured to date a new student at school who also has cerebral palsy. Maya and Jimmy teach Ray and his girlfriend to think less.…
07
B-R-I-- BRITISH I-N-V-- INVASION
The family works to impress Maya's mother, who is visiting for Thanksgiving; Jimmy deals with getting older; Kenneth dreads spending the holiday with his overbearing…
08
B-I-- BIKINI U-N-- UNIVERSITY
JJ convinces his parents to take him on a college visit but hides an ulterior motive. As his plan unravels, JJ enlists the help of…
09
S-T-- STAR W-- WARS W-- WARS
Two tickets to the premiere of “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” promise a glorious night for JJ and Ray … until JJ’s pulled to the…
10
S-I-- SILENT N-I-- NIGHT
After leveraging JJ in an attempt to land a family dog, Dylan takes a vow of silence to better understand what it is to be…
11
N-E-- NEW Y-- YEAR'S E-- EVE
Jimmy convinces Maya to go on a much-needed night out together where they drink through Maya’s urge to rush home to the kids. Back at…
12
THE H-U-S-- HUSTLE
Maya and Jimmy get pulled into a school fundraiser where Maya makes a new friend and Jimmy discovers the benefits of being tall. Ray, tired…
13
D-I-- DIMEO A-C-- ACADEMY
After a dust-up with Lafayette High, Maya runs to JJ’s rescue and launches her own school out of the DiMeo home. Her program becomes a…
14
E-I-- EIGHTEEN
J.J. struggles with not being treated like an adult on his 18th birthday; he learns a valuable lesson from Kenneth; an exchange student moves in…
15
U-N– UNFORGETTABLE P-A– PAIN
Ray is miserable after breaking up with Taylor. When Maya cheers him up with a day out, Ray has a plan of his own. Meanwhile,…
16
A-C-- ACTION
JJ’s thrilled when he is chosen by his classmates to film his horror movie project, but soon the pressure of directing gets to him. Meanwhile,…
17
ONE A-N-- ANGRY M-- MAYA
Maya has jury duty, which is like a vacation for her until she learns Taylor’s mom, Melanie, is also there. Meanwhile, JJ lies about his…
18
N-O– NOMINEE
JJ travels to a film festival where he’s been nominated for an award but is upset when he learns the real reason he’s being honored.…
SEASON 3
01
L-O-N– LONDON (1)
The DiMeos cross the pond so Maya can ask her estranged father, the challenging Martin, for a loan to save their house. Meanwhile, Jimmy puts…
02
L-O-N– LONDON (2)
Maya must choose between asking her father for money to save their house and a lasting relationship with him. Ray strives to bond with his…
03
I-N– INTO THE W-O– WOODS
Maya’s Halloween becomes truly terrifying when JJ attends a rave in the woods. Ray joins Dylan’s Halloween heist determined to prove he’s more than a…
04
N-E-- NEW JJ
Seeking a new outlet for her superpowers as JJ prepares for college, Maya sets her sights on a receptive Ray. JJ gets involved in a…
05
S-T– STAGE MOM
Seeing the kids believe she exists to solely serve at their pleasure, Maya takes the stage to prove she has so much more to offer.…
06
C-E– CELEBRITY S-U– SUITE
When the DiMeos land in the hospital on Thanksgiving, Maya’s determination to save the holiday leads to an uneasy truce with her rival, Melanie Hertzal;…
07
F-O– FOLLOW T-H-R– THROUGH
The DiMeos realize they have great intentions but lack follow-through when it comes to … everything. Vowing to change, Ray and Dylan take on government…
08
J-I–JINGLE T-H–THON
A Christmas tree fire leads Maya to tell a small lie with big consequences. Meanwhile, Ray struggles to live in Pepper’s shadow as Dylan twists…
09
J-A– JAVIER’S P-A– PANTS
Maya lends a helping hand to frenemy Melanie and finds her life taking a surprising turn. Dylan joins the Lafayette basketball team, where her lousy…
10
R-O– ROLL M-O– MODEL
JJ challenges Maya’s mentoring tactics when she takes a father and his young son with special needs under her wing. Dylan and Ray attend a…
11
H– HEY, YOU
Maya is less than thrilled when Kenneth interferes with her business plans with Melanie. Ray begs JJ to cast him opposite his new crush, Izzy,…
12
O–OUR M-A-G–MAGEDDON
Dylan is horrified to realize people see her as a mini version of Maya, and makes a point to exert her individuality. JJ and Ray…
13
F-A– FASHION 4 A– ALL
Maya and Melanie take their promising new fashion line to the 2019 Abilities Expo, only to walk into a room full of familiar and unfriendly…
14
J-I– JIMMY V-A-L– VALENTINE
JJ’s love-match with Izzy becomes a cage match with Kenneth. Maya and Jimmy dismiss Valentine’s Day as a holiday for suckers until they find a…
15
G-A– GAME N-I– NIGHT
When Maya insists that it’s time to meet Izzy, a reluctant JJ arranges a game night for his family and new girlfriend. Ray tries to…
16
W-H– WHEELCHAIR P-L– PLANET
The DiMeos come together to help JJ shoot a last-minute film for his college application, working against the clock and Maya’s own best interests. Jimmy…
17
S-P– SPECIAL B– BOY T-I– TIME
Ray’s attempt to manipulate Maya over an unfulfilled promise of mother-son time backfires when she calls his bluff. JJ tries a new aide after he…
18
S-E– SEOUL B-R–BROTHERS
JJ struggles with spending his new social security benefits strictly on boring stuff. Kenneth uncovers a secret that upsets the status quo in Maya and…
19
P-R-O-M-P–PROMPOSAL
Outraged that JJ’s girlfriend, Izzy, declines his invitation to prom, Dylan and Ray swing for the fences with a bold plan to make her jealous.…
20
ON THE R-O– ROAD A-G– AGAIN
The DiMeos set out for one last “JJ Adventure” before he heads to college, but things get bumpy when the family takes an ill-advised shortcut.…
21
THE S-T-A– STAIRCASE
When JJ’s attempts to make a good impression on Izzy’s parents fail, he changes course to make a bad one instead. Maya is jealous when…
22
U-N-R– UNREALISTIC
Maya braces for JJ’s high school graduation and departure for college, but tough news from NYU changes everything. Dylan teaches Jimmy a “Dad lesson” as…
SERIES INFO
3
Seasons
63
Episodes
21 min/ep
Per Episode
Canceled
Status
CREW
Creator
Scott Silveri
NETWORKS (1)
ABC
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Speechless about?
Maya DiMeo is a mom on a mission who will do anything for her husband, Jimmy, and kids Ray, Dylan, and JJ, her eldest son with special needs. As Maya fights injustices both real and imagined, the family works to make a new home for themselves and searches for just the right person to give JJ his “voice.”
How many seasons does Speechless have?
Speechless has 3 seasons with 63 episodes total.
Who created Speechless?
Speechless was created by Scott Silveri.
Who stars in Speechless?
The cast of Speechless includes Minnie Driver, John Ross Bowie, Mason Cook, Micah Fowler, Kyla Kenedy.
What is the rating of Speechless?
Speechless has a rating of 7.0 out of 10 based on 106 votes on TMDB.
Is Speechless still running?
Speechless was canceled.
GENRES (1)
Comedy
