Work in Progress — Season 1
Out & down in Chicago.
About this season
Abby is a 45-year-old self-identified fat, queer dyke whose misfortune and despair unexpectedly lead her to a vibrantly transformative relationship.
Episodes (8)
1. 180 Almonds
8.5Aired 8 December 2019 • 30 min
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’.
2. 176, 172, 171
Aired 15 December 2019 • 30 min
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.
3. 162
Aired 22 December 2019 • 30 min
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.
4. 161, 153, 137, 122, 106, 104, 102 (We're Still Counting Almonds.)
Aired 29 December 2019 • 30 min
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.
5. 66, 65, 64, 62
Aired 5 January 2020 • 30 min
A medical emergency brings Abby and Campbell’s friendship into focus and Abby reveals her biggest secret to Chris.
6. 15, 14 (pt. 1)
Aired 12 January 2020 • 30 min
Edward and Carol Lynn wed, Danger Zone has their moment and Abby violates Chris’ one request.
7. 14 (pt. 2), 12, 11, 10
Aired 19 January 2020 • 30 min
Having ignored the advice of her friends, Abby finally confesses the truth to Chris after a painting puts her in a trance.
8. 3, 2, 1
Aired 26 January 2020 • 30 min
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.