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The Premise

TV·2021–2021·1 season, 5 episodes·Hulu·Comedy, Drama·Created by B.J. Novak

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This anthology series about timeless moral questions in unprecedented times, takes provocative concepts and brings them into the open, delivering three-dimensional, character-driven stories with humor and heart.

Highest-rated episodes all ranked

  1. 01The Premise S01E05Butt PlugS01E05 · 8.5A wealthy man gives his former school bully a chance at redemption through an opportunity to pitch a very specific product.
  2. 02The Premise S01E02Moment of SilenceS01E02 · 8.2A grieving father starts a new job as the PR director at the National Gun Lobby.
  3. 03The Premise S01E03The Ballad of Jesse WheelerS01E03 · 6.8A popstar promises to have sex with his high school's valedictorian.

Cast

B.J. NovakB.J. NovakSelf - Host

Episodes by season

Season01Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode5Episodes2021Aired 6.8Season avg
  1. S01E01The Premise S01E01Social Justice Sex TapeSeptember 16, 2021 5.9A savvy young lawyer and her mentor strategize on how to use a sex tape to save an innocent man.
  2. S01E02The Premise S01E02Moment of SilenceSeptember 16, 2021 8.2A grieving father starts a new job as the PR director at the National Gun Lobby.
  3. S01E03The Premise S01E03The Ballad of Jesse WheelerSeptember 23, 2021 6.8A popstar promises to have sex with his high school's valedictorian.
  4. S01E04The Premise S01E04The CommenterSeptember 30, 2021 4.8A young woman forgets her happy life and loving partner for the approval of an anonymous commenter.
  5. S01E05The Premise S01E05Season's bestButt PlugOctober 7, 2021 8.5A wealthy man gives his former school bully a chance at redemption through an opportunity to pitch a very specific product.

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

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