The American Dream
In order to get a nomination for state senate, Sandy Duncan-Hines hires a documentary crew to capture life in her small town of Misery, North Carolina. Unfortunately for Sandy, her entire town is overrun with equally delusional delinquents, perverts, and lowlifes - each with a special dream of their own.
- 2013-2013
- 1 season
- Schmoore Filmworks
- Comedy, Drama, Horror, Reality
In order to get a nomination for state senate, Sandy Duncan-Hines hires a documentary crew to capture life in her small town of Misery, North Carolina. Unfortunately for Sandy, her entire town is overrun with equally delusional delinquents, perverts, and lowlifes - each with a special dream of their own.
Season 1 Episode Guide
10 Episodes 2013
Episode 1
Welcome to Misery
Wed, Oct 2, 2013 40 mins
In this episode, you'll meet the many shady characters that occupy Misery, North Carolina. These characters include: The Bobbits, a married country western musical duo hoping for a comeback; Frank Mancini, a pushy and vicious Australian stage dad with dreams of showbiz success for himself and his children; Sandy Duncan-Hines and her younger husband Will, Misery's ultra conservative political power couple; Trisha and Heidi Hines, Sandy and Will's spoiled teenage daughters who are running for student government; and Herbert and Mary Esther Schmidt, a deranged pastor and his agoraphobic wife.
Episode 2
Prom Night, Everything Is All Right
Wed, Oct 9, 2013 30 mins
In order to cure her agoraphobia, Mary Esther hires Sister Pussy Willow, a vegan lesbian and gym teacher at Herbert's school; Trisha and Heidi discover that their prom date, Howard, has already told Dolly-Anna, the class bitch, that he's going with her; The Bobbits receive word that Dick's brother and former band mate, Bubba, is paying them a visit; Frank's girlfriend, Donna, wants Frank to settle down and marry her; Sandy and Will try to get their sex life back.
Episode 3
Brothers and Other Strangers
Wed, Oct 16, 2013
With Pussy Willow's help, Mary Esther makes attempts to beat her agoraphobia; Dick's brother and former band mate, Bubba, returns to win back his former flame - Lorraine; To save Heidi from any possible harm, Trisha makes a sexy deal with Mr. Pederson, Heidi's sadistic summer school teacher; Herbert attempts to cleanse the soul of LaQuisha, a butch lesbian; Sandy attempts to re-connect with Will by going out to a fancy restaurant.
Episode 4
When I Kissed the Teacher
Wed, Oct 23, 2013
Trisha goes on a date with Heidi's summer school teacher to stop him from antagonizing Heidi; Sister Pussy Willow finds it difficult to hide her true feelings for Mary Esther; Julia gets advice on femininity from Donna; Bubba plots to get Lorraine alone; Herbert finds Mary Esther's new attitude troubling; Sandy gives an embarrassing interview with a local magazine.
Episode 5
Everything's Not Coming Up Roses
Wed, Oct 30, 2013
Herbert discovers Mary Esther's relationship with Mary Esther; an abrupt turn of events forces Frank to re-think the entire act; Sandy falls off the wagon and starts drinking again; Trisha confronts Mr. Pederson about the way he's been treating Heidi; Herbert's actor/singer/entertainer father, Nipsey Van Cartier, reveals his plans to return back to Misery.
Episode 6
No Place Like Home
Wed, Nov 6, 2013
Nipsey returns to Misery and tours his old neighborhood; Frank and Julia find themselves very unprepared for a sketchy casting call; Dick confronts Bubba about his feelings for Lorraine; Trisha and Heidi begin their senior year with several service projects; Herbert gets Pussy Willow fired for teaching demonic Yoga to her students.
Episode 7
Porn Stars, Lemonade, and Biscuits
Wed, Nov 13, 2013
While trying to raise money for student government, Trisha and Heidi feud with a competitive deaf girl who's opened a lemonade stand next to theirs; Frank and Julia find it difficult to adjust to life on a porn set; Sandy discovers Will's sexual indiscretions; Herbert gives Nipsey the cold shoulder when he returns home; Dick and Lorraine's future is left up in the air.
Episode 8
There's No Business Like Show Business
Wed, Nov 20, 2013
Sandy does damage control after her disastrous interview and Will's abrupt departure; Mary Esther tries to force Herbert to let her in his Christmas show this year; Nipsey gives relationship advice to an estranged Dick and Lorraine; Not being able to stand the thought of leaving showbusiness for good, Frank seizes an opportunity to make Julia a star; Trisha and Heidi try to figure out what they want to do with their lives.
Episode 9
I Dreamed a Dream: Part 1
Wed, Nov 27, 2013
Nipsey plays his final concert in Misery; a tragic event brings Dick and Lorraine back together; Frank finds it difficult to adjust to Julia's newfound fame; Sandy gives a drunken live press conference after Will's true age is revealed to the media; Trisha and Heidi run away from home after Sandy embarrasses them.
Episode 10
I Dreamed a Dream: Part 2
Wed, Dec 4, 2013
Sandy decides to check into a rehab facility; Frank confronts Julia and his own broken dreams; Dick and Lorraine receive a lucrative offer they can't refuse; Mary Esther decides that she'll be in Herbert's Christmas show even if it kills her; Trisha and Heidi realize that they'll have to go their separate ways.