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  • Status: Ended
  • First Aired: April 12, 2019
  • Seasons: 2
  • Episodes: 16
  • Networks: Netflix
  • Genres: Comedy
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Special(2019)
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Living. Laughing. Limping.

TMDB Rating: 6.5 (61 votes)

Overview

A gay man with mild cerebral palsy decides to rewrite his identity as an accident victim and finally go after the life he wants.

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Season 1 Poster

Season 1

8 episodes • 2019Avg: 6.4Golden Era

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1Chapter One: Cerebral LOLzyApr 12, 20195.0
2Chapter Two: The Deep EndApr 12, 20196.0
3Chapter Three: Free SconesApr 12, 20197.0
4Chapter Four: Housechilling PartyApr 12, 20197.0
5Chapter Five: Vagina MomologuesApr 12, 20197.0
6Chapter Six: Straight PotentialApr 12, 20198.0
7Chapter Seven: Blind Deaf DateApr 12, 20193.5
8Chapter Eight: Gay GardensApr 12, 20198.0
Season 2 Poster

Season 2

8 episodes • 2021Avg: 5.5

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1One Day StandMay 20, 20215.0
2I Don't Like It Like ThisMay 20, 20216.0
3That's the Way the Boys AreMay 20, 20215.5
4Death by a Thousand Cold CutsMay 20, 20214.5
5Ryan Joins the CripsMay 20, 20217.5
6Prom QueensMay 20, 20215.0
7Why Is No One Ready?May 20, 20215.5
8Here's Where the Story EndsMay 20, 20215.0

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