Suburgatory_
"Escape is not an option."
Single father George Altman is doing his best to raise his sixteen-year-old daughter Tessa in the big city. When he discovers a box of condoms in her bedroom, though, he decides the time has come to move her to a more wholesome and nurturing environment: the suburbs. But behind the beautiful homes and perfect lawns lurk the Franken-moms, spray tans, nose jobs, and Red Bull-guzzling teens who have nothing in common with Tessa. It’s a whole new world, one that makes George wonder if they haven’t jumped out of the frying pan and into the fire.
Created By
Emily Kapnek
Network
ABC
Episodes
57
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
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Overview
Suburgatory has 3 seasons with 57 episodes spanning 2011-2014.
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Rating
Suburgatory holds a 6.7/10 rating based on 220 votes.
Year context
Suburgatory first aired 15 years ago in 2011.
CAST (7)
SEASONS (3 seasons, 57 episodes)
SEASON 1
01
Pilot
Tessa and her father experience culture shock when they move out of New York and into a house in the suburbs.
02
The Barbecue
Surprised Tessa realizes she is attracted to her jock suburban neighbor; George feels pressured to throw the perfect barbecue.
03
The Chatterer
When George joins the PTA, he becomes well-liked by all the moms, which has Shelia (Ana Gasteyer) feeling threatened. Meanwhile, Tessa joins the school newspaper…
04
Don't Call Me Shirley
When Shelia's Shirley Temple doll collection is stolen, Tessa can't help but be amused, until she faces the consequences. Meanwhile, afraid of being burglarized, Dallas…
05
Halloween
Tessa channels her inner "suburban girl" for a Halloween costume, but it ends up spooking her friends and everyone at school since she reminds them…
06
Charity Case
Irritated by all the cafeteria waste at school, Tessa motivates the student body to get involved with giving back. Unfortunately their charity of choice involves…
07
Sweet Sixteen
When Tessa tells Dallas that she wants a simple get together for her sixteenth birthday, Dallas convinces her to let Dalia plan the ultimate birthday…
08
Thanksgiving
Depressed that she has to spend Thanksgiving in the suburbs, Tessa convinces Dallas to take her to the city for a girls' day out. During…
09
The Nutcracker
When Tessa overhears George break up with his girlfriend, Zoe, on Skype, she blames herself for his failed relationship and decides that she's going to…
10
Driving Miss Dalia
When Tessa gets her driver's license, Dalia hires her to drive her around to stalk her crush, Scott Strauss. As a result Tessa realizes that…
11
Out in the Burbs
When Tessa is asked to show new guy Josh Sherman around school, she becomes convinced that he's gay, when in fact he's an undercover narcotics…
12
The Casino Trip
When George wins an all expenses paid trip to Atlantic City, he enlists Noah, Fred, Tom and Alex, and it turns into a getaway with…
13
Sex and the Suburbs
Tessa enjoys rubbing it in Dalia's face that Scott Strause chose her over Dalia. However the closer Tessa gets to Scott, the more nervous George…
14
The Body
When Tessa realizes that she's failing gym class, she decides to run for student body president in hopes of changing Chatswin High's obsession with sports.…
15
Fire with Fire
When Jill turns to the newly single Dallas for inspiration and support, her marriage to Noah goes on the rocks. Meanwhile Dallas begins spending a…
16
Poetic Injustice
When Fred and Sheila strike up a croquet match with Dallas and George, Fred misreads Sheila's interest in George. Fred tells George that Sheila is…
17
Independence Day
When George picks Tessa up late from school she decides to get a job working for Dallas in order to buy her own wheels. Meanwhile…
18
Down Time
When Dallas's divorce is finalized, George becomes concerned and includes her in a shopping trip with Noah to buy a new mattress. Meanwhile Dalia makes…
19
Entering Eden
George begins dating Eden (Alicia Silverstone), a woman he met at the town's farmer's market. Tessa helps Dalia find her missing dog.
20
Hear No Evil
As George and Eden's relationship gets serious, he decides to introduce her to Tessa, who is preoccupied with her job at Crystal Cup of Crystals.…
21
The Great Compromise
While Tessa tries to adjust to living with Eden, George takes issue with Eden's parenting; Lisa and Malik consider which camp they should attend.
22
The Motherload
Tessa feels a void as Chatswin celebrates mothers; Dalia goes to Israel without Dallas; Eden reacts to a baby shower's theme.
SEASON 2
01
Homecoming
Tessa returns to Chatswin after spending summer with her grandmother; George finds Tessa's renewed interest in her mother threatening; Tessa signs up for the Fall…
02
The Witch of East Chatswin
When Tessa convinces Delia and her friends to think up feminist-inspired Halloween costumes, she attracts the attention of the Chatswin witch; Noah and George dress…
03
Ryan's Song
Lisa agrees to help him with Tessa; Dallas invites her life coach along on her first date with George; Tessa baby-sits with Opus.
04
Foam Finger
When Dalia abandons her friends Kimantha, Kenzie and Kaitlyn to hang out with her father's fiancee, her former pals turn to Lisa and Tessa; George…
05
The Wishbone
Tessa decides to spend Thanksgiving in the city with her mom and grandmother; George hosts Thanksgiving dinner for Dallas.
06
Friendship Fish
George starts to feel comfortable in the suburbs after Dallas gives him a makeover; while Malik is away for a couple days, Lisa decides to…
07
Krampus
George assumes that Tessa will be thrilled to go on an excursion with her mother in New York, but Tessa finds herself missing Chatswin and…
08
Black Thai
When Dalia receives a new car after PSAT results are released, Tessa becomes obsessed with finding out Dalia's score; Jill and Noah ask Mr. Wolfe…
09
Junior Secretary's Day
George has to manage Tessa's recovery after her wisdom teeth are removed and deal with Fred Shay, who has moved into their basement after a…
10
Chinese Chicken
George starts to feel stifled when Dallas' efforts to promote his business go overboard; Tessa learns what life is like as a football player's girlfriend.
11
Yakult Leader
When Yakult feels depressed, Dallas asks Yoni (Wilmer Valderrama) for help; the Shays ask Tessa to set Lisa up on a date.
12
Body Talk
Dallas learns that part of her property is in East Chatswin, meaning she gets kicked out of the country club and Dalia must attend a…
13
Blowtox and Burlap
Tessa convinces Ryan to attend an art house movie with her on Valentine's Day; Sheila's mother, Gam Gam causes friction between Fred and Sheila; and…
14
T-Ball & Sympathy
Tessa begins dispensing romantic advice—whether people ask for it or not—though her attempt to help Mr. Wolfe doesn’t work out so well. Meanwhile, George helps…
15
Leaving Chatswin
George is deeply affected when Marty passes away; after learning that Ryan has been dishonest, Tessa considers the future of their relationship and her plans…
16
How to Be a Baby
Dalia tries to help Mr. Wolfe recover from his breakup with chef Alan; George and Dallas are caught in the crossfire when Noah becomes convinced…
17
Eat, Pray, Eat
When Dallas fears she will never compare to Alex, George's ex, she seeks solace in Jill Werner -- and carbs; Tessa thinks she has lost…
18
Brown Trembler
After Noah's divorce, George offers him and Opus a place to stay until they get back on their feet; Dallas realizes that Dalia is a…
19
Decemberfold
George's newfound obsession with his body image alienates Dallas; Lisa figures out why Dalia is being nice to Tessa.
20
Go, Gamblers!
Tessa helps Ryan choose a college; George asks Dallas to move in with him; Sheila sells George's house.
21
Apocalypse Meow
Dallas helps George tell Tessa that he has sold their house; when Dalia tries to make Tessa miserable, Tessa seeks revenge.
22
Stray Dogs
Sheila talks Mr. Wolfe into throwing a chastity ball at the high school; George buys Dallas her dream house.
SEASON 3
01
No Me Gusta, Mami
George hopes to rebuild his relationship with Tessa; upset about George and Dallas' breakup, Dalia shuns her mother.
02
Victor Ha
Affected by empty-nest syndrome, Fred and Sheila take in a foster child; Tessa tries to disrupt George and Dalia's friendship.
03
Open Door Policy
When George lets himself go after the breakup, a worried Tessa calls on George's dad for help; Tessa learns Ryan will be bringing his new…
04
The Birds and the Biederman
When Dallas sees George at the dog park, she recruits Dalia to negotiate her territory in Chatswin, while Tessa has to represent George’s interests. Tessa…
05
Blame It on the Rain Stick
When Noah is released from a court mandated anger management program, George is shocked to find a docile Noah has replaced his former hot-headed friend.…
06
About a Boy-Yoi-Yoing
When George becomes enamored with Chatswin’s latest hotspot…a juice bar, Tessa reminds him of their pact to not get sucked into Chatswin culture. This inspires…
07
I'm Just Not That Into Me
When Tessa drags Malik and Lisa to a college party, she meets a male version of herself and becomes enamored. They see eye-to-eye on everything…
08
Catch and Release
When Lisa decides to propose to Malik, Tessa isn’t sure how to support her friend and turns to George for advice. After Lisa’s proposal doesn’t…
09
The Ballad of Piggy Duckworth
When Dallas’s mother passes away, she recruits Tessa to take a trip to the South with her to attend the funeral. During the trip, Dallas…
10
No, You Can't Sit With Us
Tessa decides to mentor young social outcast in the Miss Chatswin pageant to make a statement; Victor goes missing while on a camping trip with…
11
Dalia Nicole Smith
When Dalia is rejected from the only college she applied to, Dallas is determined to help her daughter find her calling; George and Tessa go…
12
Les Lucioles
Tessa struggles with the budget while planning Lisa and Malik's wedding; June warns Tessa to stay away from Ryan; Malik turns to George when his…
13
Stiiiiiiill Horny
When Tessa joins a knitting circle, the age of her new friends surprises George; George writes a song dedicated to his muse; Malik and Lisa…
SERIES INFO
3
Seasons
57
Episodes
30 min/ep
Per Episode
Canceled
Status
CREW
Creator
Emily Kapnek
NETWORKS (1)
ABC
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Suburgatory about?
Single father George Altman is doing his best to raise his sixteen-year-old daughter Tessa in the big city. When he discovers a box of condoms in her bedroom, though, he decides the time has come to move her to a more wholesome and nurturing environment: the suburbs. But behind the beautiful homes and perfect lawns lurk the Franken-moms, spray tans, nose jobs, and Red Bull-guzzling teens who have nothing in common with Tessa. It’s a whole new world, one that makes George wonder if they haven’t jumped out of the frying pan and into the fire.
Where can I watch Suburgatory?
Suburgatory is available on Tubi, The Roku Channel. Availability varies by region.
How many seasons does Suburgatory have?
Suburgatory has 3 seasons with 57 episodes total.
Who created Suburgatory?
Suburgatory was created by Emily Kapnek.
Who stars in Suburgatory?
The cast of Suburgatory includes Jane Levy, Jeremy Sisto, Carly Chaikin, Allie Grant, Cheryl Hines.
What is the rating of Suburgatory?
Suburgatory has a rating of 6.7 out of 10 based on 220 votes on TMDB.
Is Suburgatory still running?
Suburgatory was canceled.
GENRES (1)
Comedy
