8.032 minSeason 3 • Episode 7
LatestJoel returns to church after recognizing a fundamental hole in his life. Sam and Tricia reach a surprising understanding on Holly's birthday, and later, Sam takes a chance with Iceland.
Sam is a true Kansan on the surface but beneath it all struggles to fit the hometown mold. As she grapples with loss and acceptance, singing is Sam’s saving grace and leads her on a journey to discover herself and a community of outsiders that don’t fit in but don’t give up, showing that finding your people, and finding your voice, is possible. Anywhere. Somewhere.
Acting
Bridget Everett's raw, unshowy brilliance—career-defining.
Writing
Dialogue so specific it feels like eavesdropping.
Score
Live music moments that stop your breath.
Creators
Hannah Bos, Paul Thureen
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Bridget Everett based Sam partly on her own Kansas upbringing and late sister; the grief is lived-in, not performed.
The show quietly revolutionized queer representation by treating rural Kansas as a place where community already exists—not somewhere to escape from.
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