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Broad City
Season 1
Region 1 DVD cover
No. of episodes10
Release
Original networkComedy Central
Original releaseJanuary 22 (2014-01-22) –
March 26, 2014 (2014-03-26)
Season chronology
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Season 2
List of episodes

The first season of Broad City, an American comedy television series created by and starring Ilana Glazer and Abbi Jacobson, premiered on Comedy Central on January 22, 2014. The series was adapted from their independently-produced web series of the same name which ran from 2009 to 2011.[1] It is produced by Lily Burns and John Skidmore, with Jacobson and Glazer serving as executive producers, alongside Amy Poehler, Dave Becky, Tony Hernandez, and Samantha Saifer. The season consists of 10 episodes, with concluded on March 26, 2014.

Prior to the creation of the original web series, Glazer had been working on a project with a partner which received negative feedback. In frustration, she enlisted the help of Jacobson, and the two began development of their own web series which became a success, leading to the television series. The series is based on Glazer and Jacobson's real life friendship, and their attempt to "make it" in New York.[2]

Guest appearances include Amy Poehler, Janeane Garofalo, Rachel Dratch, Fred Armisen, Jordan Carlos, Matt Jones, Jason Mantzoukas, Michael J. Burg, Phoebe Robinson, Steven Ogg, Neil Casey, Will Janowitz, Phillip Chorba, Michelle Hurst, Seth Morris, Franchesca Ramsey, Terry Marks, and Amy Sedaris.

Cast and characters

Main

Recurring

Episodes

Main article: List of Broad City episodes
No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateProd.
code		US viewers
(millions)
11"What a Wonderful World"Lucia AnielloAbbi Jacobson & Ilana GlazerJanuary 22, 2014 (2014-01-22)1010.914[3]
22"Pu$$y Weed"John LeeAbbi Jacobson & Ilana GlazerJanuary 29, 2014 (2014-01-29)1050.867[4]
33"Working Girls"Lucia AnielloLucia Aniello & Paul W. DownsFebruary 5, 2014 (2014-02-05)1030.897[5]
44"The Lockout"Lucia AnielloAbbi Jacobson & Ilana GlazerFebruary 12, 2014 (2014-02-12)1040.793[6]
55"Fattest Asses"John LeeAbbi Jacobson & Ilana GlazerFebruary 19, 2014 (2014-02-19)1060.784[7]
66"Stolen Phone"Lucia AnielloChris KellyFebruary 26, 2014 (2014-02-26)1020.924[8]
77"Hurricane Wanda"John LeeTami SagherMarch 5, 2014 (2014-03-05)1070.857[9]
88"Destination: Wedding"Nicholas JasenovecAbbi Jacobson & Ilana GlazerMarch 12, 2014 (2014-03-12)1080.854[10]
99"Apartment Hunters"Nicholas JasenovecTami SagherMarch 19, 2014 (2014-03-19)1090.875[11]
1010"The Last Supper"Amy PoehlerAbbi Jacobson & Ilana GlazerMarch 26, 2014 (2014-03-26)1100.812[12]

Reception

Critical reception

The show has received critical acclaim. Review aggregation website Metacritic noted season 1 received "generally favorable reviews," giving it a score of 75 out of 100, based on reviews from 14 critics.[13] Karen Valby from Entertainment Weekly described the show as a "deeply weird, weirdly sweet, and completely hilarious comedy."[14] The Wall Street Journal referred to the show as "Sneak Attack Feminism." Critic Megan Angelo quotes Abbi Jacobson, main star of Comedy Central's Broad City: "If you watch one of our episodes, there’s not a big message, but if you watch all of them, I think, they’re empowering to women.”[15] The A.V. Club critic Caroline Framke wrote that Broad City was "worth watching" despite its "well-trod premise," and that the series is "remarkably self-possessed, even in its first episode."[1]

Season 1 of the show received a 96% "Certified Fresh" rating from Rotten Tomatoes, based on reviews from 23 critics, with the site's consensus stating, "From its talented producers to its clever writing and superb leads, Broad City boasts an uncommonly fine pedigree."[16] The A.V. Club named Broad City the second best TV show of 2014 for its first season.[17]

Accolades

Home media

"Broad City: Season 1" was released on DVD via Paramount Home Media Distribution in the United States and Canada (Region 1) on December 2, 2014,[19] and in Australia and New Zealand (Region 4) on November 4, 2015.[20] The 2-disc set contains the original aspect ratio of 1.78:1 (16:9), English Dolby Digital 2.0, and English subtitles for the hard-of-hearing. The special features include outtakes and deleted scenes, video commentary on select episodes, photo gallery, and a map of Broad City drawn by Abbi, with is included within the packaging.[21] The season has yet to be released on Blu-ray.

Streaming

The first season of Broad City is available for streaming in both SD and HD on Amazon Video,[22][23] Hulu,[24] ITunes,[25][26] and Google Play.[27] It is not available on Netflix, however, it is provided via Netflix DVD rental.[28]

References

  1. ^ a b Framke, Caroline (January 22, 2014). "Broad City: 'What A Wonderful World'". The A.V. Club. Retrieved January 30, 2014.
  2. ^ "Id Girls". The New Yorker. Retrieved 2017-10-24.
  3. ^ "Ratings - Wednesday's Cable Ratings & Broadcast Finals: "American Idol" Holds Onto Top Spot". The Futon Critic. January 22, 2014. Retrieved February 9, 2014.
  4. ^ "Ratings - Wednesday's Cable Ratings & Broadcast Finals: "American Idol," "Duck Dynasty" Top Demo Chart". The Futon Critic. January 29, 2014. Retrieved February 9, 2014.
  5. ^ "Wednesday Cable Ratings: 'Duck Dynasty' Down But Wins Night, 'Wahlburgers', 'Workaholics', 'The Real World', 'Psych' & More". TV by the Numbers. February 8, 2014. Retrieved February 9, 2014.
  6. ^ "Ratings - Wednesday's Cable Ratings & Broadcast Finals: No Stopping NBC's Olympic Winter Games". The Futon Critic. February 12, 2014. Retrieved February 28, 2014.
  7. ^ Bibel, Sara (February 20, 2014). "Wednesday Cable Ratings: 'Duck Dynasty' Wins Night, 'Wahlburgers', 'Real World Ex-Plosion', 'Workaholics', 'Men at Work' & More". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved February 20, 2014.
  8. ^ Kondolojy, Amanda (February 27, 2014). "Wednesday Cable Ratings: 'Duck Dynasty' Leads Night + 'Wahlburgers', 'The Real World', 'Workaholics' + More". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved February 27, 2014.
  9. ^ Yanan, Travis (March 6, 2014). "Wednesday's Cable Ratings & Broadcast Finals: "Modern Family" Tops Demos, "Criminal Minds" Leads Viewers". The Futon Critic. Retrieved March 6, 2014.
  10. ^ Kondolojy, Amanda (March 13, 2014). "Wednesday Cable Ratings: 'Workaholics' Leads Night + NBA Basketball, 'The Real World: Ex-Plosion', 'Wahlburgers' & More". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved March 13, 2014.
  11. ^ Bibel, Sara (March 20, 2014). "Wednesday Cable Ratings: 'Duck Dynasty' Wins Night, 'Wahlburgers', 'Workaholics', 'Psych', 'Broad City'& More". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved March 20, 2014.
  12. ^ Kondolojy, Amanda (March 27, 2014). "Wednesday Cable Ratings: 'Duck Dynasty' Finale Tops Night + NBA Basketball, 'Psych', 'Workaholics' & More". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved March 27, 2014.
  13. ^ Broad City season 1 at Metacritic, Retrieved October 24, 2017.
  14. ^ Karen Valby (2014-03-13). "Broad City". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 2017-10-24.
  15. ^ Angelo, Megan (14 February 2011). "The Sneak-Attack Feminism of 'Broad City'". Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 24 October 2017.
  16. ^ "Broad City: Season 1". rottentomatoes.com. 22 January 2014. Retrieved 24 October 2017.
  17. ^ Erik Adams; Joshua Alston; Gwen Ihnat; Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya; Myles McNutt; Genevieve Valentine; Scott Von Doviak (December 11, 2014). "The best TV shows of 2014 (part 2)". The A.V. Club. Retrieved 24 October 2017. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |last-author-amp= ignored (|name-list-style= suggested) (help)
  18. ^ a b "2014 // Winners and Nominees from the 4th Annual Critics' Choice Television Awards". criticschoice.com. 1 June 2015. Retrieved 24 October 2017.
  19. ^ "Broad City: Season 1 DVD". Blu-ray.com. Retrieved 24 October 2017.
  20. ^ "Broad City - Season 1". JB Hi-Fi. Retrieved 24 October 2017.
  21. ^ "Giveaway: BROAD CITY Season 1 on DVD (plus a BROAD CITY map)!". mytakeontv.com. 3 December 2014. Retrieved 24 October 2017.
  22. ^ "Broad City Season 1". Amazon.com. Retrieved 24 October 2017.
  23. ^ "Broad City Season 1". Amazon.co.uk. Retrieved 24 October 2017.
  24. ^ "Broad City". Hulu. Retrieved 24 October 2017.
  25. ^ "Broad City, Seasons 1-3". ITunes. Retrieved 24 October 2017.
  26. ^ "Broad City, Season 1". ITunes. Retrieved 24 October 2017.
  27. ^ "Broad City Season 1". Google Play. Retrieved 24 October 2017.
  28. ^ "Broad City (2014) for Rent on DVD and Blu-ray". dvd.netflix.com. Retrieved 24 October 2017.
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