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===Critical response===
===Critical response===
On [[Rotten Tomatoes]], the series holds an approval rating of 11% based on 9 reviews, with an average rating of 4/10.<!--The website's critics consensus reads, --><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/call_your_mother/s01|title=Call Your Mother: Season 1 (2021)|work=[[Rotten Tomatoes]]|access-date=January 20, 2021}}{{cbignore}}</ref>
On [[Rotten Tomatoes]], the series holds an approval rating of 11% based on 9 reviews, with an average rating of 4/10.<!--The website's critics consensus reads, --><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/call_your_mother/s01|title=Call Your Mother: Season 1 (2021)|work=[[Rotten Tomatoes]]|access-date=January 20, 2021}}{{cbignore}}</ref>
On [[Metacritic]], the series has a weighted average score of 41 out of 100 based on 6 critics, indicating "average or mixed reviews".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/tv/call-your-mother|title='Call Your Mother' - TV Show Reviews|website=[[Metacritic]]|accessdate=January 14, 2021}}{{cbignore}}</ref>
On [[Metacritic]], the series has a weighted average score of 41 out of 100 based on 7 critics, indicating "average or mixed reviews".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/tv/call-your-mother|title='Call Your Mother' - TV Show Reviews|website=[[Metacritic]]|accessdate=January 20, 2021}}{{cbignore}}</ref>


===Ratings===
===Ratings===

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Call Your Mother
Genre
Created byKari Lizer
Starring
Music byMatt Cartsonis
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes1
Production
Executive producers
Producers
  • Nicole Sun
  • Steve Sandoval
CinematographyGregg Heschong
EditorPat Barnett
Camera setupMulti-camera
Running time21 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkABC
ReleaseJanuary 13, 2021 (2021-01-13) –
present (present)

Call Your Mother is an American television multi-camera sitcom that is being co-created, co-written, and co-executive produced by Kari Lizer for ABC Signature and Sony Pictures Television. The series premiered on ABC on January 13, 2021, as a midseason entry in the 2020–21 television season.[1]

Premise

The series follows an empty nest mother, who decides to be close to her children by moving cross country from Waterloo, IA to Los Angeles, CA in order to be with them, much to their chagrin.

Cast

Main

  • Kyra Sedgwick as Jean Raines, an empty nest mother who reinserts herself into her children's lives
  • Joey Bragg as Freddie Raines, Jean's 23-year-old son
  • Rachel Sennott as Jackie Raines, Jean's daughter who's her eldest child
  • Austin Crute as Lane, Jackie's gay best friend and roommate
  • Emma Caymares as Celia, Freddie's girlfriend who's a social media influencer
  • Patrick Brammall as Danny, Jean's Airbnb host

Special guest star

Recurring

  • Jackie Seiden as Cheryl

Episodes

No.TitleDirected byWritten by [2]Original air date [3]U.S viewers
(millions)
1"Pilot"Pamela FrymanKari LizerJanuary 13, 2021 (2021-01-13)3.38[4]
2"Distressed Jean"[5]Pamela FrymanKari LizerJanuary 20, 2021 (2021-01-20)N/A
3"Quaran-Jean"[6]Lynda TarrykAnnie Levine & Jonathan EmersonJanuary 27, 2021 (2021-01-27)N/A
4"New Car, New Job, New Jean"[7]Pam FrymanMatt GoldmanFebruary 3, 2021 (2021-02-03)N/A

Production

Development

The series was first ordered as a pilot by ABC in September 2019 and was one of many projects that Lizer had under her deal with Sony.[8] On January 23, 2020, the series was given the working title My Village.[9] On March 6, 2020, it was announced that Pamela Fryman would direct the pilot.[10] The series was green-lighted by ABC on May 21, 2020 and was re-titled as Call Your Mother.[11] On June 17, 2020, it was announced that the series would premiere in the fall of 2020 and air on Wednesdays at 9:30 P.M.[12] However, the next day it was announced that it will switch places with Black-ish, and will instead premiere midseason.[13] The series premiered on January 13, 2021.[1]

Casting

On March 2, 2020, it was announced that Kyra Sedgwick had joined the pilot and would portray as Jean Raines.[14] The same month, Rachel Sennott was cast in the role of Jackie Raines, while Joey Bragg, Emma Caymares and Austin Crute were cast as Freddie Raines, Celia and Lane, respectively.[10] Upon series order announcement, Patrick Brammall joned the main cast as Danny.[11] On September 28, 2020, Sherri Shepherd was cast in a recurring role.[15] On December 14, 2020, Jackie Seiden joined the cast in a recurring capacity.[16]

Filming

The pilot was originally expected to begin filming in April 2020, however on March 13, 2020, production was delayed as a direct result of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States before filming could begin.[17]

Reception

Critical response

On Rotten Tomatoes, the series holds an approval rating of 11% based on 9 reviews, with an average rating of 4/10.[18] On Metacritic, the series has a weighted average score of 41 out of 100 based on 7 critics, indicating "average or mixed reviews".[19]

Ratings

Viewership and ratings per episode of Call Your Mother
No. Title Air date Rating
(18–49)		 Viewers
(millions)		 DVR
(18–49)		 DVR viewers
(millions)		 Total
(18–49)		 Total viewers
(millions)
1 "Pilot" January 13, 2021 0.5 3.38[4] TBD TBD TBD TBD

References

  1. ^ a b Andreeva, Nellie (November 19, 2020). "ABC Sets 2021 Scripted Series Premiere Dates; 'The Rookie' & 'Call Your Mother' Join Schedule, 'Grey's'-Led Thursday Returns In March, 'Black-ish' Back On Tuesday". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 19, 2020.
  2. ^ "'Call Your Mother' - WGA Directory". Retrieved January 13, 2021.
  3. ^ "Shows A-Z - call your mother on abc". The Futon Critic. Retrieved January 13, 2021.
  4. ^ a b Metcalf, Mitch (January 14, 2020). "Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Wednesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 1.13.2021". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
  5. ^ "(#102) "Distressed Jean"". Retrieved January 13, 2021.
  6. ^ "(#104) "Quaran-Jean"". Retrieved January 13, 2021.
  7. ^ "(#103) "New Car, New Job, New Jean"". Retrieved January 20, 2021.
  8. ^ ‘Development Update’ from The Futon Critic (September 17, 2019)
  9. ^ “Kari Lizer Empty-Nester Mom Comedy ‘My Village’ Gets ABC Pilot Order” from Deadline Hollywood (January 23, 2020)
  10. ^ a b Petski, Denise (March 6, 2020). "'My Village': Rachel Sennott, Joey Bragg, Emma Caymares, Austin Crute Join ABC Comedy Pilot; Pam Fryman To Direct". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 21, 2020.
  11. ^ a b Andreeva, Nellie (May 21, 2020). "David E. Kelley's 'Big Sky' & Kari Lizer's 'Call Your Mother' Get ABC Series Orders, Other Pilots Still In Play". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 21, 2020.
  12. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (June 17, 2020). "ABC 2020-21 Schedule: 'The Bachelorette' Makes Fall Debut As 'The Conners' Moves To Wednesday, 'Black-ish' Is Benched & Net Goes Down To One Comedy Night". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 17, 2020.
  13. ^ Mitovich, Matt Webb (June 18, 2020). "black-ish Rushed Back Onto Fall Schedule as ABC Cites Series' Importance 'During This Moment in Time'". TVLine. Retrieved June 18, 2020.
  14. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (March 2, 2020). "Kyra Sedgwick To Headline ABC Comedy Pilot 'My Village'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 21, 2020.
  15. ^ Petski, Denise (September 28, 2020). "Sherri Shepherd To Recur on ABC's Kari Lizer Comedy Series 'Call Your Mother'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 28, 2020.
  16. ^ Petski, Denise (December 14, 2020). "'City On A Hill' Casts Leon; Jackie Seiden Joins 'Call Your Mother'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 14, 2020.
  17. ^ Thorne, Will; Aurthur, Kate (March 12, 2020). "All the Shows and Movies Shut Down or Delayed Because of Coronavirus". Variety. Retrieved March 14, 2020.
  18. ^ "Call Your Mother: Season 1 (2021)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved January 20, 2021.
  19. ^ "'Call Your Mother' - TV Show Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved January 20, 2021.
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