Downward Dog (2017–2017)

TV ShowEndedABCComedy1 season, 8 episodes
Downward Dog posterReview score: 58%

Plot

Based on a web series, Downward Dog follows the day-to-day life of Nan, as told by her increasingly lonely and philosophical dog, Martin. Just one session at obedience school makes them realize that even at their worst, they may be the best thing for each other.

Email me if Downward Dog returns or gets revived

Highest-rated episodes all ranked

  1. 01Downward Dog S01E03LoyaltyS01E03 · 7.0Nan takes Martin to work to keep Kevin at bay after she gets frustrated with him due to his interference in her ad campaign development, however Martin takes a liking to Kevin.
  2. 02Downward Dog S01E01PilotS01E01 · 6.4Nan struggles with a breakup and Martin's bad behavior, as he acts out in response to her newly busy work schedule.
  3. 03Downward Dog S01E06OldS01E06 · 6.3On his seventh birthday, all Martin wants is a nap, but his world is rocked when Jenn crashes at Nan's house for a few days with her new puppy. Meanwhile, Jenn and Nan try to forget their respective romantic dramas by hitting the town, finding inspiration when they hear local celebrity Deejay Devine sing.

Episodes by season

Season01Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode8Episodes2017Aired 5.9Season avg
  1. S01E01Downward Dog S01E01PilotMay 17, 2017 6.4Nan struggles with a breakup and Martin's bad behavior, as he acts out in response to her newly busy work schedule.
  2. S01E02Downward Dog S01E02BoundariesMay 23, 2017 5.6Nan installs an automatic dog door so she can take away Jason's key while still keeping him as Martin's dog walker, but it causes Martin to
  3. S01E03Downward Dog S01E03Season's bestLoyaltyMay 30, 2017 7.0Nan takes Martin to work to keep Kevin at bay after she gets frustrated with him due to his interference in her ad campaign development, how
  4. S01E04Downward Dog S01E04The Full PackageJune 6, 2017 5.8Nan meets Eric, an attractive dog owner who appears to be the older, more successful version of Jason, and enlists his help with Martin, sec
  5. S01E05Downward Dog S01E05TrashedJune 13, 2017 5.5Nan travels to NYC with Jenn and Kevin for a big marketing meeting while Jason watches Martin at her home. But Martin uses the opportunity t
  6. S01E06Downward Dog S01E06OldJune 20, 2017 6.3On his seventh birthday, all Martin wants is a nap, but his world is rocked when Jenn crashes at Nan's house for a few days with her new pup
  7. S01E07Downward Dog S01E07Getting What You Always WantedJune 27, 2017 5.0Nan's long-anticipated national campaign is hours away from launching in Times Square on the Jumbotron, when an overwrought Nan discovers an
  8. S01E08Downward Dog S01E08LostJune 27, 2017 5.5To take a break from the pressures of a major decision at work and the mess she's made of her life, Nan decides to take a vacation. On the w

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

Cast

Allison TolmanAllison TolmanNan DraperKIRBYKIRBYJennBarry RothbartBarry RothbartKevinLucas NeffLucas NeffJasonSamm HodgesSamm HodgesMartin the Dog

Photos

View all
1 / 10

Downward Dog

Poster · 1 of 10

Shows like Downward Dog all similar shows

The closest matches on shared genres, ranked by match strength and popularity.

  1. 01Comedy·Drama·CrimeFargo2014·FXAllison Tolman also stars·Streaming on Hulu8.6Compare
  2. 02ComedyThe Big Bang Theory2007–2019·CBSStreaming on HBO MaxThe Big Bang Theory is a comedy about brilliant physicists, Leonard and Sheldon, who are the kind of "beautiful minds" that understand how the universe works.8.0Compare
  3. 03Comedy·FamilyThe Simpsons1989–present·FOXStreaming on Disney PlusThe Simpsons is the longest running scripted show in US television history.8.1Compare
  4. 04Comedy·FamilyFamily Guy1999–present·FOXStreaming on HuluFamily Guy follows Peter Griffin the endearingly ignorant dad, and his hilariously offbeat family of middle-class New Englanders in Quahog, RI.7.5Compare
  5. 05ComedySouth Park1997–present·Comedy CentralStreaming on Paramount Plus PremiumSouth Park is an adult comedy animation show centred around 4 children in the small town of south park.8.3Compare
  6. 06Comedy·FamilyAmerican Dad!2005–present·FOXStreaming on HuluIn American Dad!, Stan Smith leads the all-American family in this animated sitcom filled with wild and crazy extremes.7.5Compare

Head-to-head pick any opponent

Stack Downward Dog's full episode-rating history against a rival, on one chart.

Downward Dog vs FargoFull episode chartDownward Dog vs The Big Bang TheoryFull episode chartDownward Dog vs The SimpsonsFull episode chart

Keep exploring top shows

ShortcutThe essential episodes

Short on time? The pilot-to-finale shortcut, only the episodes that matter.

MatchupCompare with another show

Two shows' episode ratings on one chart — settle it.

NetworkBest ABC shows

More from the same network, ranked by rating.

GenreBest comedy shows & films

The top of the comedy pile, across both mediums.