Work in Progress (Season 1)

Out & down in Chicago.

Abby is a 45-year-old self-identified fat, queer dyke whose misfortune and despair unexpectedly lead her to a vibrantly transformative relationship.

180 Almonds 8.5
Air date: 2019-12-08
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Abby begins an existential life evaluation vowing mortal consequences after 180 days. Her therapist checks out mid-session and a first date turns into a confrontation with the woman responsible for ‘ruining her life’.
176, 172, 171 0.0
Air date: 2019-12-15
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Abby feels out of place when Chris takes her to a hip, sex-positive, ‘queer wonderland’ for their second date and has a free therapy session.
162 0.0
Air date: 2019-12-22
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Abby and Chris plan to have sex for the first time at the end of a Bacchanalian day of three meals, four Lyft rides and an STD reveal.
161, 153, 137, 122, 106, 104, 102 (We're Still Counting Almonds.) 0.0
Air date: 2019-12-29
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Abby navigates public restrooms as a gender non-conforming queer dyke with OCD and pinballs against a cross section of humanity and perspectives at a Dolly Parton concert.
66, 65, 64, 62 0.0
Air date: 2020-01-05
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: A medical emergency brings Abby and Campbell’s friendship into focus and Abby reveals her biggest secret to Chris.
15, 14 (pt. 1) 0.0
Air date: 2020-01-12
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Edward and Carol Lynn wed, Danger Zone has their moment and Abby violates Chris’ one request.
14 (pt. 2), 12, 11, 10 0.0
Air date: 2020-01-19
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Having ignored the advice of her friends, Abby finally confesses the truth to Chris after a painting puts her in a trance.
3, 2, 1 0.0
Air date: 2020-01-26
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: The final almonds. When Abby motivates herself to get out of the apartment for Julia’s This American Life show, she’s met with two unwanted surprises. Season finale.