Season 1

As Jeff's life continues to unravel, he begins to push back against the limits of the well-oiled machine that is Mr. Pickles’ Puppet Time, and of his executive producer, Seb. Seb fears Jeff’s mental state could ruin the branding empire they’ve built, and thus begins preparing the show for a life after Jeff, while Deirdre, the head puppet maker, grapples with her own personal and professional life issues.
Green Means Go
Episode 1: Green Means Go

Original Air Date: Sep 9, 2018

Jeff Pickles decides it’s time to talk about death on Mr. Pickles’ Puppet Time. His executive producer, Seb, feels that Mr. Pickles the persona and Jeff Pickles the person need to remain separate. Deirdre punishes her daughter Maddy for not eating her veggies. Series premiere.

Pusillanimous
Episode 2: Pusillanimous

Original Air Date: Sep 16, 2018

Jeff makes a rash decision that could affect the ability of the show to continue. Seb strategizes how to rebuild Jeff’s image. The two disagree about how Jeff can repair his family. Deirdre tries to learn more about what’s happening while Maddy is at her piano lesson. Jeff’s son Will decides to let loose with his new friends.

Every Pain Needs a Name
Episode 3: Every Pain Needs a Name

Original Air Date: Sep 23, 2018

Jeff tries to fix his heartbreak. Deirdre deals with her daughter’s developing medical condition. Seb outlines the future of Mr. Pickles’ Puppet Time without Jeff. Jeff tries to get Will off pot by giving him a hobby.

Bye, Mom
Episode 4: Bye, Mom

Original Air Date: Sep 30, 2018

Jeff deals with a one-night stand. Jill learns that Jeff has been sending money to someone behind her back and confronts him.

The New You
Episode 5: The New You

Original Air Date: Oct 7, 2018

Jeff decides to step out of his comfort zone. Seb tries to get Jeff on board with new changes for Puppet Time, as well as his ice skating show – Pickles On Ice, starring Tara Lipinski.

The Cookie
Episode 6: The Cookie

Original Air Date: Oct 14, 2018

Will tries to honor his brother in a unique way. Jeff decides to make some changes to Pickles on Ice. Deirdre lets her anger out on Maddy. Jeff tries to convince Vivian to continue with her treatment.

Kintsugi
Episode 7: Kintsugi

Original Air Date: Oct 21, 2018

Jeff goes off script and starts to speak more honestly to children on Puppet Time as Seb panics that Jeff will soon have to appear on live television for the National Tree Lighting Ceremony. Deirdre and Scott get a new visitor from Japan – Mr. Pickles-San. The Pickles have Thanksgiving as a family.

Philliam
Episode 8: Philliam

Original Air Date: Oct 28, 2018

Jeff meets the son of his pen pal, an inmate on death row, and decides to help him.

LT. Pickles
Episode 9: LT. Pickles

Original Air Date: Nov 4, 2018

Jeff wonders if he’s having a breakdown or a breakthrough. Will gets into trouble at school. Scott confronts Deirdre about her feelings for Mr. Pickles-San. Seb decides to make a last-minute change to Pickles on Ice while Jeff is away.

Some Day
Episode 10: Some Day

Original Air Date: Nov 11, 2018

Everyone in Jeff’s life deals with the results of the speech Jeff made on national television.

2 Seasons, 20 Episodes

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  • Season 2

    With his beloved TV show off the air for the first time in 30 years, Jeff Pickles must find a way to communicate with his many fans who still need him. Jeff creates a new and controversial method to talk directly to children across the world.

    Season 2
  • Season 1

    Jeff begins to push back against the limits of the well-oiled machine that is Mr. Pickles’ Puppet Time. Seb begins preparing the show for a life after Jeff. Deirdre grapples with her own personal and professional life issues.

    Season 1
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