Sordid Lives: The Series
The story of Bible-thumping Baptists, beer-swilling bar trash, and everyone in-between in a small Texas town, contrasted with the appearance-driven world of Hollywood and the hysterical comedy and tender poignancy that come from learning to be yourself and love the family you have instead of the family you want.
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- 2008-2008
- 1 season
- Logo Television Network
- Comedy
- TV-MA
The story of Bible-thumping Baptists, beer-swilling bar trash, and everyone in-between in a small Texas town, contrasted with the appearance-driven world of Hollywood and the hysterical comedy and tender poignancy that come from learning to be yourself and love the family you have instead of the family you want.
Season 1 Episode Guide
12 Episodes 2008
Episode 1
The Day Tammy Wynette Died - Part 1
Wed, Jul 23, 2008 22 mins
Peggy bails Bitsy Mae out of jail; Latrelle becomes obsessed with discovering her mother's whereabouts; Ty auditions for a play that includes nudity; Noleta refuses to make love to G.W. without his legs; Brother Boy flips out when he gets word that Tammy Wynette has died.
Episode 2
The Day Tammy Wynette Died - Part 2
Wed, Jul 30, 2008 22 mins
The spirit of Tammy Wynette visits Brother Boy, and he meets Dr. Eve, who announces she's going to dehomosexualize him. Bitsy Mae drags Peggy to the bar, where Latrelle spies her dancing with G.W. Noleta spends time with her new, electronic sexual aid. Ty has several run-ins with his ex-girlfriend.
Episode 3
Pills, Poison and Penises
Wed, Aug 6, 2008 22 mins
LaVonda, Latrelle, and Peggy go to the mental institution to see Brother Boy, who's lapsed into a coma; Noleta tries to kill G.W.; Ty becomes overly self-conscious about appearing nude onstage; Latrelle's Valium addiction spirals out of control.
Episode 4
Secrets and Lies
Wed, Aug 13, 2008 22 mins
Noleta considers several methods of murdering G.W; Bitsy Mae finds out the truth about the fire that burned down her mobile home; Ty feels the need to hide his sexual orientation from friends; Sissy and LaVonda discover Latrelle's stash of pills.
Episode 5
The Fall and Rise of Brother Boy
Wed, Aug 20, 2008 22 mins
Brother Boy awakens from his coma and butts heads with Dr. Eve; speaking of butting heads, Sissy squares off with a neighbor's goat. Meanwhile, Ty befriends an older neighbor and Peggy sleeps with G.W.
Episode 6
Call Waiting
Wed, Sep 10, 2008 22 mins
As LaVonda sits in the beauty parlor, she learns that Peggy and G.W. are having an affair, so she calls all over town trying to nip the story in the bud.
Episode 7
An Audacious Affair
Wed, Sep 17, 2008 22 mins
Juanita tells Noleta that G.W. and Peggy are having an affair; Sara attempts to win back Ty; Brother Boy's performance is interrupted by a seemingly-deranged patient; LaVonda learns that her hair color has been discontinued.
Episode 8
Guess Who's Coming to Bubba's?
Wed, Sep 24, 2008 22 mins
When Bitsy Mae disrupts a church service, Glyndora admits that she started the fire. Bumper is intent on getting even with Latrelle, whose family discovers her in a drugged-out stupor. Peggy makes a confession to Bitsy Mae. Wardell impersonates Willie Nelson to foil Juanita's plan to break into the radio station. Walker unexpectedly passes away.
Episode 9
Those Pesky Little Stalkers
Wed, Oct 1, 2008 22 mins
No one at the institution believes Brother Boy's claims about Bumper; Peggy and G.W. resume their affair; Sissy invites Latrelle to stay with her; Sarah moves into Walker's apartment.
Episode 10
Desperately Seeking Ty
Wed, Oct 8, 2008 22 mins
Bumper attempts to rape Latrelle; the church starts a campaign to close down Bubba's bar; Sarah is in denial about Ty's homosexuality; Max lands a role in Ty's play; Bitsy Mae makes amends with Glyndora.
Episode 11
Compromising Situations
22 mins
Brother Boy decides to blackmail Bumper; Sissy tries to give up smoking; Glyndora leaves Richard; Ty comes out to Hunter; Jacob becomes jealous of Max; G.W. makes Noleta question her own sanity.
Episode 12
The Trip
22 mins
LaVonda and Noleta go to California to see Ty's play; Richie kidnaps Bitsy Mae and Glyndora; Sara tries to break up Ty and Jacob; G.W. proposes to Peggy; Bumper helps Brother Boy escape; Sissy admits that she killed the goat.
