Sordid Lives: The Series
Series Overview
Sordid Lives: The Series is an American television series created, written, and directed by Del Shores and acts as a prequel to 2000 film Sordid Lives, also by Shores, self-described as a "Black comedy about white trash". The show is set in small town Texas and centers around the Ingram family. It stars Rue McClanahan, Olivia Newton-John, Caroline Rhea, Leslie Jordan, Beth Grant and most of the original cast of the film. It premiered on Logo in July 2008. In Canada, Sordid Lives the uncut version can be seen on Super Channel and the censored version on Out TV. According to Logo's contact page a second season will not be produced due to a lack of funding, and the Logo online web page for the series is no longer available. The series premiered in the UK on Film24 in August 2009.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 12 Episodes
30–60 min per episode
2008 – 2008
Premiered: Wed, Jul 23, 2008
Del ShoresLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 12: “The Trip”
LaVonda and Noleta arrive in Los Angeles for the opening of Ty's play, but Ty has other problems; G.W. proposes to Peggy; Bitsy Mae shares her feelings with Glyndora; Latrelle kicks her pill addiction; Sissy confesses to killing the goat and is arrested along with Noleta; Brother Boy blackmails Bumper and he and Jackie make their escape.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Sordid Lives (The Series) - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-10-20
Cast & Creators
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Bonnie Bedelia
Latrelle Williamson
Beth Grant
Sissy Hickey
Rue McClanahan
Peggy Ingram
Olivia Newton-John
Bitsy Mae Harling
Caroline Rhea
Noleta Nethercott
Leslie Jordan
Brother Boy
Ann Walker
LaVonda DuPree
Newell Alexander
Wardell 'Bubba' Owens
Rosemary Alexander
Dr. Eve Bolinger
David Cowgill
Odell Owens
Jason Dottley
Ty Williamson
Sarah Hunley
Juanita Bartlett
David Steen
G.W. Nethercott
Ted Detwiler
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Del Shores
Del Shores
Del Shores
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Del Shores
Writer
Del Shores
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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18+: 18+ Restricted to Adults.
International Certification Matrix
18+ Restricted to Adults.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sordid Lives: The Series
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What is Sordid Lives: The Series about?
Sordid Lives: The Series is an American television series created, written, and directed by Del Shores and acts as a prequel to 2000 film Sordid Lives, also by Shores, self-described as a "Black comedy about white trash". The show is set in small town Texas and centers around the Ingram family. It stars Rue McClanahan, Olivia Newton-John, Caroline Rhea, Leslie Jordan, Beth Grant and most of the original cast of the film. It premiered on Logo in July 2008. In Canada, Sordid Lives the uncut version can be seen on Super Channel and the censored version on Out TV. According to Logo's contact page a second season will not be produced due to a lack of funding, and the Logo online web page for the series is no longer available. The series premiered in the UK on Film24 in August 2009.
How many seasons does Sordid Lives: The Series have?
Sordid Lives: The Series comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Sordid Lives: The Series?
Key cast members in Sordid Lives: The Series include Bonnie Bedelia, Beth Grant, Rue McClanahan, Olivia Newton-John, Caroline Rhea.
Who created or directed Sordid Lives: The Series?
Sordid Lives: The Series was developed and directed by Del Shores.