The Real Deal
The Real Deal is an absurd romp through Chicago following the lives of best friends Molly and Libby--two creative spirits who don't adhere to convention or back down from any challenge when it comes to expressing who they are inside. They immerse themselves in the cultural and natural riches of Chicago to provoke joy and wonder in the everyday and to provide positive portrayals of women in media. There's not much these gals won't do "for real."
- 2016-2016
- 1 season
- Comedy
The Real Deal is an absurd romp through Chicago following the lives of best friends Molly and Libby--two creative spirits who don't adhere to convention or back down from any challenge when it comes to expressing who they are inside. They immerse themselves in the cultural and natural riches of Chicago to provoke joy and wonder in the everyday and to provide positive portrayals of women in media. There's not much these gals won't do "for real."
Season 1 Episode Guide
6 Episodes 2016
Episode 1
The Real Deal on the 15th
Tue, Mar 8, 2016
Molly and Libby are two best friends living in Chicago who support and challenge each other through absurd adventures. They've recently moved out of their shared apartment and are no longer roommates, but they make a pact to spend the day with each other on the 15th of each month, no matter what. A series of obstacles keep the girls apart, but will their pluck and determination get them back together before the end of the day?
Episode 2
The Real Deal on Creative Blocks
Tue, Mar 15, 2016
Molly and Libby are stuck, creatively speaking. They decide to get the creative juices flowing by taking on a series of escalating artistic projects--nude figure drawing, nude painting. Their creative spark get the unwanted attention of their neighbors, and the girls have to decide what to do when confronted by a quickly forming group in their backyard.
Episode 3
The Real Deal on Housesitting
Tue, Mar 22, 2016
Molly and Libby are taking care of a wealthy acquaintance's apartment while they are on vacation. The girls are told they can help themselves to anything in the kitchen, but when they uncover a pair of live lobsters, their hearts get the better of them, and they instantly bond with the crustaceans.
Episode 4
The Real Deal on Dating, Part 1
Tue, Mar 29, 2016
Molly surprises Libby with a reality dating show, The Dating Games. Four contestants and a live studio audience are presented to a dazed Libby who has to quickly decide whether or not she's ready to enter this dating pool.
Episode 5
The Real Deal on Dating, Part 2
Tue, Apr 5, 2016
Libby has made a decision on the final two suitors in The Dating Games to try to win her affections by setting up a 1-minute dinner date for two. Molly pushes Libby to make a final decision on who she will go on a date with.
Episode 6
The Real Deal on Weddings
Tue, Apr 12, 2016
Molly and Libby are faced with the problem of marriage--Libby is single and Molly's boyfriend hasn't popped the question yet. Rather than wait for someone else to come along with a proposal, the girls plan an elaborate home ceremony to marry each other, complete with a wedding planner, cake, and a tuxedo and wedding dress two-in-one combination for each of them. It's the most special day of this real deal friendship!