Kidding
“Hi. Cruel world.”
Series Overview
Jeff, aka Mr. Pickles, is an icon of children's TV. But when his family begins to implode, Jeff finds no fairy tale or fable or puppet will guide him through this crisis, which advances faster than his means to cope. The result: a kind man in a cruel world faces a slow leak of sanity as hilarious as it is heartbreaking.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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2 Seasons • 20 Episodes
30 min per episode
2018 – 2020
Premiered: Sun, Sep 9, 2018
Dave HolsteinLatest Aired Episode
Season 2, Episode 10: “The Puppet Dalai Lama”
Jill asks Jeff a question he isn't sure if he can answer.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Kidding (2018) Teaser Trailer | Jim Carrey, Catherine Keener & Judy Greer SHOWTIME SeriesOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-06-07
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dave Holstein
Dave Holstein, James Garavente, Roberto Benabib, Raffi Adlan, Michael Aguilar
Department Leadership Roster
Nicole Montez
Producer
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.
Interdit aux moins de 18 ans — 18+ only.
14+ Parents Strongly Cautioned.
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
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What is Kidding about?
Jeff, aka Mr. Pickles, is an icon of children's TV. But when his family begins to implode, Jeff finds no fairy tale or fable or puppet will guide him through this crisis, which advances faster than his means to cope. The result: a kind man in a cruel world faces a slow leak of sanity as hilarious as it is heartbreaking.
How many seasons does Kidding have?
Kidding comprises 2 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Kidding?
Key cast members in Kidding include Jim Carrey, Frank Langella, Judy Greer, Justin Kirk, Cole Allen.
Who created or directed Kidding?
Kidding was developed and directed by Dave Holstein.