Getting On
Series Overview
Set in a geriatric extended care wing of a down-at-the-heels hospital, Getting On follows put-upon nurses, anxious doctors and administrators as they struggle with the darkly comic, brutally honest and quietly compassionate realities of caring for the elderly.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
3 Seasons • 18 Episodes
30 min per episode
2013 – 2015
Premiered: Sun, Nov 24, 2013
Latest Aired Episode
Season 3, Episode 6: “Reduced To Eating Boiled Magazines and Book Paste”
In the series finale, DiDi walks a picket line in a last-ditch effort to save the Billy Barnes from closing. Meanwhile, Dr. James regrets an offer made in haste; and a student nurse makes a revelation in a secret-sharing session that gets Patsy's attention.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Getting On Season 1 Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-11-25
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Susan Tully
Will Scheffer, Mark V. Olsen, Jane Tranter, Jo Brand, Vicki Pepperdine
Department Leadership Roster
Susan Tully
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-MA: Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
14+ Parents Strongly Cautioned.
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 18 ans — 18+ only.
Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Getting On
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What is Getting On about?
Set in a geriatric extended care wing of a down-at-the-heels hospital, Getting On follows put-upon nurses, anxious doctors and administrators as they struggle with the darkly comic, brutally honest and quietly compassionate realities of caring for the elderly.
How many seasons does Getting On have?
Getting On comprises 3 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Getting On?
Key cast members in Getting On include Laurie Metcalf, Alex Borstein, Niecy Nash-Betts, Mel Rodriguez.
Who created or directed Getting On?
Getting On was developed and directed by Susan Tully.