On Becoming a God in Central Florida
Set in a small Orlando-adjacent town in 1992, this dark comedy series stars Kirsten Dunst as Krystal Stubbs, a minimum-wage water park employee who lies, schemes and cons her way up the ranks of Founders American Merchandise (FAM)-the cultish, flag-waving, multibillion-dollar pyramid scheme that drove her family to ruin in the first place. Determined to make a better life for herself, Krystal dives deep into FAM, until her business begins to affect those closest to her.
- Metascore76
- 2019-2019
- 2 seasons
- Showtime Networks
- Comedy
- TV-MA
Set in a small Orlando-adjacent town in 1992, this dark comedy series stars Kirsten Dunst as Krystal Stubbs, a minimum-wage water park employee who lies, schemes and cons her way up the ranks of Founders American Merchandise (FAM)-the cultish, flag-waving, multibillion-dollar pyramid scheme that drove her family to ruin in the first place. Determined to make a better life for herself, Krystal dives deep into FAM, until her business begins to affect those closest to her.
Season 1 Episode Guide
10 Episodes 2019
Episode 1
The Stinker Thinker
Fri, Aug 16, 2019 44 mins
Krystal Stubbs doubles down on her husband's dreams while he wrestles with leaving his J-O-B. Cody loses a friend, but meets his hero.
Episode 2
The Gloomy-Zoomies
Fri, Aug 16, 2019 49 mins
Krystal networks her way into an opportunity in the beauty pageant industry. Cody tries to be his own workhorse. Ernie builds a time capsule.
Episode 3
A Positive Spin!
Sun, Sep 1, 2019 49 mins
Krystal and Cody throw a rally. Ernie tries to connect with his son. Stan finds a new supplier for the water park.
Episode 4
Manifest Destinee
Sun, Sep 8, 2019 43 mins
Stricken with a bird disease, Krystal goes on an odyssey. A collection of vintage motivational tapes just might change Cody's destiny. Ernie tries recruiting.
Episode 5
Many Masters
Sun, Sep 15, 2019 52 mins
Obie and Louise Garbeau host a lavish motivational retreat at Paradise Cay for Washington-level entrepreneurs.
Episode 6
American Merchandise
Sun, Sep 22, 2019 44 mins
Krystal rubs elbows with the upper crust. Cody makes a surprising business proposal. Ernie finds his rhythm as a recruiter and celebrates with pizza.
Episode 7
Flint Glass
Sun, Sep 29, 2019 46 mins
Krystal takes initiative and drums up some press for her business. Cody finally gets some one-on-one coaching. Bets isn't sure about FAM.
Episode 8
Birthday Party
Sun, Oct 6, 2019 46 mins
Krystal loses her job, but gets a personal invitation to Paradise Cay. Roger trains Cody in security protocols. Ernie and Bets cha-cha.
Episode 9
Wham Bam Thank You FAM
Sun, Oct 13, 2019 42 mins
The Orlando FAM community braces for the Wham Bam Thank You FAM 37th Anniversary Jam. Krystal's loyalties are tested. Obie opens his heart to some orphans. Harold says a cuss word.
Episode 10
Go Getters Gonna Go Getcha
Sun, Oct 20, 2019 49 mins
Krystal helps Judd out of a jam. Cody finds himself pulled in two directions. Bets puts her foot down. Buck and Pat see an opportunity. Season finale.
