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Meet Mei, Nick, Sanjay and Junnie, 4 working individuals about to enter a new phase in their careers as they try to find their ideal jobs in a world that does not care about their hopes and dreams. Thatâ s the life of the working class.
- Jean Toh, Munah, Paul Foster, Rishi Budhrani
- comedy
- The Honeymooners (1955–1956) Appearing somewhere in the middle of the runs of I Love Lucy and Father Knows Best, the mid-1950s were something of a golden age for television in that there was a burgeoning level of sophistication in writing and production, but the rules and tropes hadn’t yet entirely crystallized—Jackie Gleason here plays Ralph Kramden, a New York City bus driver frequently trying to supplement his meagre income via get-rich-quick schemes—their modest apartment signifying the family’s modest means (the same Bensonhurst apartment today would probably place its owner or renter solidly in the middle class, but I digress).
- Julia (1968–1971) Julia brought with it a number of innovations, not the least of which was in its portrayal of a Black woman who wasn’t a maid—very much a novelty in the late 1960s.
- All in the Family (1971–1979) The long reign of Norman Lear as TV’s most challenging and yet still wildly successful producers began here, with the story of the ignorant, narrow-minded, “lovable bigot” Archie Bunker, played with such finesse by Carroll O’Connor that he still manages to garner empathy—and even probably a bit of hero worship among viewers who no doubt missed the point.
- Sanford and Son (1972–1977) Fred Sanford (Redd Foxx) straddles two worlds in his occupation as a junk dealer—though the occupation screams “working class,” Fred’s also the owner of the business, which definitely counts for something.
- Alias Grace
- The Simpsons
- Judge Judy
- Bob's Burgers
- Hey Arnold!
- Everybody Hates Chris
- The Golden Girls
- The Amazing World of Gumball
- Thomas The Tank Engine
- Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
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Alias Grace is Margaret Atwood's lesser-known work. The historical fiction, originally a novel, follows Grace Marks, a child immigrant from Ireland who moved to Canada with her parents and siblings. Grace was imprisoned for the infamous 1843 murders of Thomas Kinnear and Nancy Montgomery. However, she cannot remember the events of the night of the ...
In the first-ever full episode of The Simpsons,Marge has been saving all year in anticipation of Christmas. Afterward, she is forced to use the money to get a tattoo removal for Bart. She tells Homer that they would simply have to "stretch" his Christmas bonus even further. RELATED: 15 Quotes From The Simpsons That Will Stick With Us Forever Prior ...
Judge Judyis a CBS reality court show that has garnered amazing popularity worldwide. The show features Judge Judith Sheindlin presiding over civil disputes in a faux-court set. A simple premise, the show, nevertheless, remains controversial in its representation of the working class. As much as the show broadcasts stories of honest, hardworking pe...
TV dad Bob Belcherbuys his family's clothes from the second-hand charity shop. A man who followed his passion to make great art with burgers, Bob's talent is unappreciated in a town like Wonder Wharf. Serving his food without the artisanal pretension usually associated with high-quality recipes has left Bob scrounging for money to maintain his fami...
Arnold Shortmanlives in a boarding house with his grandparents and their lodgers. Like his grandparents, their lodgers are also working class. As a result, Arnold deals with deep working-class issues that affect the community. When Stoop Kid is too afraid to leave the porch, for example, it spoke of a community that could not afford private mental ...
Julius and Rochelle are always worried about money in Everybody Hates Chris. To make ends meet, Julius works two or three jobs, while Rochelle often works one. The family's financial situation is the basis of many jokes in the show, from their inability to afford name-brand food to their father often scoring good deals from the 'back of a truck', e...
The Golden Girlsis a series about four widowed and divorced women struggling to make ends meet after their husbands die. Although Dorothy is divorced, her husband, Stan, is revealed to be a bad decision-maker. Consequently, Dorothy has to fend for herself and her aging mother as a freelance substitute teacher. In a poignant scene, Rose reveals how ...
Like many working-class TV families, the Wattersons suffer from having just one income source in a world that demands multiple. With Richard a stay-at-home dad, Nicole Watterson works very hard at the rainbow factory to provide for her children. She works long hours as a saleswoman for the ultimate capitalistic company: a factory that produces rain...
Thomas The Tank Engine shares a similar plot to Animal Farm. The sentient trains work hard all day pulling rocks, trains, and other heavy machinery and tools for their owners. Their owner, called 'The Fat Controller', sits in his office daily, giving orders and eating pastries. The rail crew is physically designed to be trains, each with different ...
The working-class millennial is a new breed of worker that has not previously been seen in society. She has a smartphone, but often cannot pay rent. Equally, she has many gig jobs, but no job security. Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt shows two working-class millennial best friends struggling to make it in New York. They live in a small basement, where Ki...
A list of TV shows that depict the struggles, joys and challenges of working-class life in various settings and contexts. From historical fiction to reality court, these series explore the themes of class consciousness, social change and neoliberalism.
- Hanah Johnson
Working Class is an American television sitcom created by Jill Cargerman, which premiered on CMT on January 28, 2011. The network ordered twelve episodes for the comedy, which was the first scripted series for the network.
No.TitleDirected ByWritten By1"The Buddy System"Judd Peaslee & Judd Pillot2"Dental Claims"Regina Hicks3"Sugar Mama"Rob SchillerBill Daly4"Eye for an Eye"Bill DalyWorking Class is a TV series that follows the life of a single blue collar mom, who moves her family to a rich suburban neighborhood. The series stars Melissa Peterman, Steve Kazee, Lachlan Buchanan and others, and has 12 episodes and 5.9/10 rating on IMDb.
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- 2011-01-28
- Comedy, Family
- 30
Meet Mei, Nick, Sanjay and Junnie, four working individuals about to enter a new phase in their careers as they try to find their ideal jobs in a world that does not care about their hopes and dreams.
A comedy series about a single mom who moves her family to an upscale suburb and faces challenges and romance. Watch the trailer and buy the season on Prime Video or Apple TV.
