Season 1

Inspired by true events, this hilarious new comedy follows childhood leukemia survivor Joanna Gold (Vanessa Bayer) as she chases her lifelong dream of becoming a home shopping channel host. Shedding her “cancer girl” label, she moves away from her parents, starts a budding romance for the first time in her adult life and befriends her idol (Molly Shannon), the charismatic star of the network. But when a little white lie to her boss (Jenifer Lewis) turns into a big snowy avalanche, Joanna finds that living the dream comes with a hefty price tag.
GottaHaveIt
Episode 1: GottaHaveIt

Original Air Date: Apr 17, 2022

No longer wanting to be defined by her childhood illness, Joanna gets her dream job as a host on the home shopping channel SVN. But when her first broadcast doesn’t go as planned, Joanna makes a bold choice to save her fate at the network. Season premiere.

Faux Florals
Episode 2: Faux Florals

Original Air Date: May 8, 2022

Joanna tries to take back her lie but is tested by the attention she gets from being sick. Meanwhile, SVN celebrates Jackie’s 30th anniversary at the network and Patricia doesn’t want Jackie to tell the truth about her personal life on air.

#JoannaStrong
Episode 3: #JoannaStrong

Original Air Date: May 15, 2022

Joanna attempts to win over her crush Jordan by recruiting co-workers and some SVN fans to pack Jordan’s concert. Patricia comes up with a plan to use Joanna’s cancer to help the network.

Impeccable She Casuals
Episode 4: Impeccable She Casuals

Original Air Date: May 22, 2022

Patricia announces plans for an SVN cancer charity weekend that leaves Joanna panicking. Jackie wants control over “Beautiful You”, but Patricia’s mind is elsewhere.

Daddy's Lil' Cookies
Episode 5: Daddy's Lil' Cookies

Original Air Date: May 29, 2022

Joanna pushes Patricia to face her startling discovery head on. Jackie looks for guidance from her astrologer Pam while Darcy makes an impulsive purchase.

Crystal Buddiez
Episode 6: Crystal Buddiez

Original Air Date: Jun 5, 2022

Joanna is put in a tough position when she’s unexpectedly asked to go on air. Jackie and Patricia realize their issues may be irreconcilable. 

Point of No Returns
Episode 7: Point of No Returns

Original Air Date: Jun 12, 2022

As SVN prepares for the big charity weekend, Jackie makes a decision about her future at the network. Beth Ann and Darcy find themselves both focused on Perry as Joanna’s lie comes crashing down on her.

Shop Cancer’s Ass
Episode 8: Shop Cancer’s Ass

Original Air Date: Jun 19, 2022

Joanna faces the repercussions of her lie during SVN’s big charity weekend. Season finale.

1 Season, 8 Episodes

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    Cancer-survivor Joanna Gold dreams of becoming a star host on a home shopping channel. But when a little white lie snowballs into network-crushing avalanche, Joanna finds that living the dream can be a tough sell.

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