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7.2 / 10(203 votes)IMDbTV-MAFirst Aired: 20165 Seasons

Better Things

“Family gets real.”

Series Overview

Sam Fox is a single, working actor with no filter trying to raise her three daughters – Max, Frankie and Duke – in Los Angeles. She is mom, dad, referee and the cops.

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Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

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

EndedScripted
Original Network
FX
Episodes & Seasons

5 Seasons • 52 Episodes

23 min per episode

Air Date Window

2016 – 2022

Premiered: Thu, Sep 8, 2016

Created By
Pamela AdlonPamela Adlon
Louis C.K.Louis C.K.

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Mon, Apr 25, 2022

Season 5, Episode 10: “We Are Not Alone”

Sam and their village.

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

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Official Series TrailerOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2025-11-21

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Pamela Adlon, Louis C.K.

Screenplay & Story

Judy Gold, Ariel Leve, Ryan Raimann, Cree Summer, R. Eric Thomas

Producers

Joe Hortua, Pamela Adlon, Joanne Toll

Department Leadership Roster

Joanne Toll

Producer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: TV-MA

TV-MA: Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)TV-MA

Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.

Australia (ACB)MA 15+
France (CNC)18

Interdit aux moins de 18 ans — 18+ only.

Canada14+

14+ Parents Strongly Cautioned.

Germany (FSK)12

FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Better Things

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What is Better Things about?

Sam Fox is a single, working actor with no filter trying to raise her three daughters – Max, Frankie and Duke – in Los Angeles. She is mom, dad, referee and the cops.

How many seasons does Better Things have?

Better Things comprises 5 seasons available to explore.

Who stars in Better Things?

Key cast members in Better Things include Pamela Adlon, Celia Imrie, Mikey Madison, Hannah Riley, Olivia Edward.

Who created or directed Better Things?

Better Things was developed and directed by Pamela Adlon, Louis C.K..