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SMILF

SMILF

20175.92 Seasons18 EpisodesCanceled

Overview

A raw and honest comedic look at a single, 20-something from Southie whose desires for relationships, sex, and a career collide with the realities of young, single motherhood.

Created by Scott King
Written by Scott King, Scott King
NetworksShowtime

Top Cast

Frankie Shaw

Frankie Shaw

Bridgette Bird

Miguel Gómez

Miguel Gómez

Rafi

Samara Weaving

Samara Weaving

Nelson Rose Taylor

Alexandra Mary Reimer

Alexandra Mary Reimer

Larry

Anna Chanel Reimer

Anna Chanel Reimer

Larry

Rosie O'Donnell

Rosie O'Donnell

Tutu

Themes & Keywords

single mothertwenty somethingsouthie

About SMILF

SMILF is a comedy, drama series that first aired in 2017 exploring themes of single mother, twenty something, southie. Created by Scott King, it stars Frankie Shaw, Miguel Gómez, Samara Weaving. A raw and honest comedic look at a single, 20-something from Southie whose desires for relationships, sex, and a career collide with the realities of young, single motherhood.

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