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The Awful Truth

Series Overview

The Awful Truth is a satirical television show that was directed, written, and hosted by filmmaker Michael Moore, and funded by the British broadcaster Channel 4.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

EndedScripted
Original Network
Bravo
Channel 4
Episodes & Seasons

2 Seasons • 24 Episodes

30 min per episode

Air Date Window

1999 – 2000

Premiered: Sun, Apr 11, 1999

Created By
Michael MooreMichael Moore

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Wed, Aug 9, 2000

Season 2, Episode 12: “Find Clinton a Job”

CLINTON NEEDS A JOB IN 2001, WE GET HIM ONE OF THE 20,000,000: Bill Clinton will be out of a job next year. We try to get him one of the 20 million jobs he's claimed to have "created". Part time, no benefits, low pay - a cherished spot in America's "new economy". THE TERRORISTS HAVE WON: There are huge swaths of the United States in which women can not exercise their right to choose an abortion because the right to life groups have scared all of the doctors who will perform that procedure out of the county/state/city/etc. It's the first time in the history of the Republic that terrorist tactics have worked to force a change (in fact, if not in law) in public policy. Michael goes to the Pro-life groups and surrenders the pro-choice movement, then "celebrates" the pro-life victory with a victory ticker tape parade. SUSSEX COUNTY, VA: One of the 10 fastest growing communities in the country, according to the US Census Bureau. But people aren't moving to Sussex County, prisoners are. The County's growth can almost entirely be attributed to two huge new prisons that have been constructed there in the past 10 years. Karen Duffy goes to Sussex County to investigate the future of American Population Growth.

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Michael Moore, Tom Gianas, Linda Mendoza

Screenplay & Story

Michael Moore, Nick McKinney, Annie Cohen, Jay Martel, Francis Gasparini, Henriette Mantel

Producers

Tia Lessin, Ellin Baumel, Kathleen Glynn, Rob Huebel, Michael Donovan

Department Leadership Roster

Tia Lessin

Tia Lessin

Producer

Michael Moore

Michael Moore

Director

Ellin Baumel

Producer

Nick McKinney

Writer

Rob Huebel

Rob Huebel

Producer

Annie Cohen

Writer

Jay Martel

Writer

Francis Gasparini

Writer

Dave Hamilton

Producer

Tammy Leech

Producer

Marc Henry Johnson

Producer

Henriette Mantel

Henriette Mantel

Writer

Charlie Siskel

Producer

Nick McKinney

Producer

Michael Moore

Michael Moore

Writer

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Awful Truth.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Awful Truth

Key facts, seasons breakdown, and credits for search engines and AI assistants.

What is The Awful Truth about?

The Awful Truth is a satirical television show that was directed, written, and hosted by filmmaker Michael Moore, and funded by the British broadcaster Channel 4.

How many seasons does The Awful Truth have?

The Awful Truth comprises 2 seasons available to explore.

Who stars in The Awful Truth?

Key cast members in The Awful Truth include Michael Moore, Karen Duffy, Gideon Evans, Jay Martel.

Who created or directed The Awful Truth?

The Awful Truth was developed and directed by Michael Moore, Tom Gianas, Linda Mendoza.