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Speechless Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
23 Episodes 2016 - 2017
In Season 1 of "Speechless," the Dimeo family move to a new neighborhood so that their son, JJ (Micah Fowler), who has cerebral palsy, can go to an inclusive school. With the help of his brother Ray (Mason Cook), sister Dylan (Kyla Kenedy) and assistant Kenneth (Cedric Yarbrough), JJ negotiates the day-to-day difficulties of being a teenager---not ever letting his condition slow him down. Meanwhile, their mother Maya (Minnie Driver) walks the line between being overprotective and letting JJ thrive in his new environment; at the same time, dad Jimmy (John Ross Bowie) tries to bond with all his children.
Episode 1
P-I-PILOT
Wed, Sep 21, 2016 30 mins
A mom is driven to do what's best for her family in this sitcom, which begins with the DiMeos moving yet again, enrolling the kids in a new school and searching for the right caregiver to give JJ, her eldest son with special needs, his voice.
Episode 2
N-E-- NEW A-I-- AIDE
Wed, Sep 28, 2016 30 mins
Maya has second thoughts about Kenneth being JJ's full-time aide, especially after her son ditches a physical therapy appointment. Meanwhile, Jimmy tries to teach Dylan to be less amicable.
Episode 3
B-O-N--BONFIRE
Wed, Oct 5, 2016 30 mins
A homecoming bonfire becomes Maya's latest crusade for equality when she points out that its beach location isn't wheelchair accessible. Meanwhile, Jimmy helps Ray get comfortable in their new surroundings.
Episode 4
I-N-S-- INSPIRATIONS
Wed, Oct 12, 2016 30 mins
JJ and Kenneth go exploring on their own and discover they're an inspiration to strangers, which winds up scoring them free food and baseball tickets. Meanwhile, Dylan and Ray try to persuade their mom to let them play paintball, but Maya wonders if the family can have fun without JJ.
Episode 5
H-A-L-- HALLOWEEN
Wed, Oct 26, 2016 30 mins
Maya tries to cheer up Jimmy when he's disappointed by the kids' lack of interest in dressing up for Halloween. Meanwhile, Ray works on the school's haunted mansion with help from Dylan; and Kenneth fears for his job when JJ gets drunk at a party.
Episode 6
D-A-T-E-- DATE?
Wed, Nov 9, 2016 30 mins
JJ meets an injured gymnast who must learn to get used to being in a wheelchair, but develops a crush on her as he helps her to adapt. Meanwhile, Ray has to think fast to impress his classmates when it comes to a "sexting" matter; and Jimmy gives advice to Dylan on dealing with stress.
Episode 7
T-H-A-- THANKSGIVING
Wed, Nov 16, 2016 30 mins
The DiMeo's Thanksgiving plans to avoid another awful holiday with Jimmy's brother Billy go awry when the older DiMeo's clan shows up unannounced. Meanwhile, Kenneth and Ray do their best with the turkey; and the rest of the family invents a game to list annoying things about their relatives as the rivalry between Jimmy and Billy reaches the next level.
Episode 8
R-A-Y-C-- RAY-CATION
Wed, Nov 30, 2016 30 mins
The DiMeos' chronic tardiness prompts Ray to have them practice getting to school on time so he won't miss an upcoming weekend field trip. Meanwhile, the family pitches in to help when JJ is interested in a girl.
Episode 9
S-L-- SLED H-O-- HOCKEY
Wed, Dec 7, 2016 30 mins
JJ wants to play sled hockey, but Jimmy thinks it's too dangerous. Meanwhile, Maya realizes she should be nicer to Kenneth after she witnesses how much people like him during a CPR class.
Episode 10
C-H-O-CHOIR
Wed, Dec 14, 2016 30 mins
Maya's holiday spirit comes as a big surprise when the DiMeos get ready for Christmas, but her upbeat mood is challenged after the family's van is stolen—with all their gifts inside. Meanwhile, Ray joins the school choir when he's worried about getting into college, though he'll have to battle his brother over a coveted solo.
Episode 11
R-O--ROAD T-R--TRIP
Wed, Jan 4, 2017 30 mins
An impromptu road trip is interrupted by an emergency involving Ray's appendix, while Jimmy pursues his usual goal of being a thrifty vacationer, and Dylan is unnerved by a visit to a fortune teller. Back at school, Kenneth's daily routine just isn't the same without JJ.
Episode 12
H-E-R-- HERO
Wed, Jan 11, 2017 30 mins
Dylan makes a sacrifice at a track meet to butter up an insurance agent in an effort to meet JJ's needs. Meanwhile, JJ balks at Ray's idea to use him as an inspiration for an essay contest until another student tries to dishonestly poach the same notion.
Episode 13
S-I--SICK D-A--DAY
Wed, Jan 18, 2017 30 mins
Sick bay claims Maya and Kenneth, forcing Jimmy to take the reins of the DiMeo household as Dylan looks after JJ, who returns the favor by running interference between her and a boy she likes, but not even illness can keep the family from helping Ray with a school project.
Episode 14
V-A-L-- VALENTINE'S D-A-- DAY
Wed, Feb 8, 2017 30 mins
Maya's Valentine's Day gift for Jimmy involves help from his old roommate and her ex-fiancé. Meanwhile, Ray tries to find out the identity of his secret admirer; and JJ's task of delivering romantic messages is a tall order for him and Kenneth.
Episode 15
T-H-- THE C-L-- CLUB
Wed, Feb 15, 2017 30 mins
JJ and Kenneth argue about their roles and whether they need each other, so Dylan hatches a plan to get them back on the same page. Meanwhile, a week's membership for the DiMeo's at a country club finds Ray enjoying the good life and Maya looking to spend some quality family time.
Episode 16
O-S-- OSCAR P-A-- PARTY
Wed, Feb 22, 2017 30 mins
The DiMeo's annual Oscar party for special-needs families leaves Maya feeling threatened by a new mom's apparent perfection. Meanwhile, Jimmy urges the dads to enjoy themselves; but Ray's attempt to impress a girl isn't completely honest.
Episode 17
S-U-R-- SURPRISE!
Wed, Mar 8, 2017 30 mins
Maya plans a surprise party for Dylan's birthday even though she's adamant about not having one. Meanwhile, Ray is unnerved by a trip to the mall with JJ to buy their sister a present; and Jimmy and Kenneth realize they don't have anything in common.
Episode 18
D-I—DING
Wed, Mar 15, 2017 30 mins
Maya's fender-bender finds Ray at odds with the rest of the family. Meanwhile, Jimmy and Dylan are on a mission in a supermarket; JJ teaches a lesson to an impolite customer; and Kenneth tries to hide his moonlighting from the DiMeos.
Episode 19
C-H-- CHEATER!
Wed, Apr 5, 2017 30 mins
Maya and Kenneth team up to hold JJ accountable after he cheats on an exam at school. Meanwhile, Jimmy bails Ray out of a get-rich-quick scheme, but also learns the reason behind his need for some fast cash.
Episode 20
R-U-N-- RUNAWAY
Wed, Apr 26, 2017 30 mins
JJ's runaway attempt gets Maya's attention, but she winds up hindering his quest for independence. Meanwhile, Jimmy struggles to talk to the kids about difficult subjects without their mom; and Dylan tries to get Kenneth to relive his glory days as a star athlete in high school.
Episode 21
P-R-- PROM
Wed, May 3, 2017 30 mins
The arrival of prom night means Maya and Jimmy get a rare evening to themselves, but Kenneth is surprised to learn what they have planned. At school, Ray thinks he's about to have his first make-out session with a girl; and JJ bonds with someone who shares his disdain for being the center of attention at school functions.
Episode 22
M-A-- MAY-JAY
Wed, May 10, 2017 30 mins
JJ's summer plans may not coincide with Maya's when it looks like he might spend it with Kenneth. Meanwhile, Jimmy gets special treatment at an unlikely place; and Dylan's identity in the family is threatened.
Episode 23
C-A-- CAMP
Wed, May 17, 2017 30 mins
In the Season 1 finale, as the DiMeos get ready for a flight to JJ's summer camp, Maya gets a surprise at the airport, while Ray sees his vacation as a chance to reinvent himself, and Jimmy and Dylan turn the trip into a father-daughter bonding moment.
