Kath & Kim: Summary

Airs Next:NBC at Thursday 8:30 PM (30 min.)
Status:New Series
Premiered:October 9, 2008
Show Categories:Comedy

Adapted from an Australian hit comedy of the same name, this NBC series finds laughs from a 40-something divorcee and her daughter living in the middle-class suburbs. Molly Shannon and Selma Blair lead the cast.

Kath & Kim is produced by Reveille in association with Universal Media Studios and distributed by the NBC Television Network. 22 episodes have been ordered for the first season.

Desire

Airs: Thursday February 26, 2009

Kim embarks on a new business venture, but finds her plans hampered when Craig refuses to provide the funding. Also, Phil and Kath plan a romantic evening, but those plans are also quickly spoiled.

Molly Shannon and Selma Blair - Between Takes

Molly and Selma describe each other's characters and talk about why they chose to do the show.

Posted: 10/21/08
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Molly ShannonKath Day (photos)
Selma BlairKim Day (photos)
Mikey DayCraig Baker (photos)
John Michael HigginsPhil Knight (photos)

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moosethebeing
member since: Jan 14, 2009
The Bottom Line: "Complete waste of time"
Trash TV thy name is "Kath & Kim"! ...Continue »
I have watched six consecutive episodes from this season. Before this season I hadn't seen this show before and will not watch it again! The show is mindless and plotless. One episode, around Christmas, had no ending...so they stuck Pamela Anderson in for the close of the show. All everyone of the characters could say, including Pamela, was "Pamela Anderson", "Pamela Anderson", over and over again. The character, Kim Day, is an adult portrayed as a teenager. The portrayal with content is not good for an actual, impressionable teenage female viewer. With Kim's actual age and the teenage way she behaves sends mix messages. Not to mention the show is just another TV dysfunctional family. Let "Kath & Kim" stand on it's own for ratings without "My name is Earl" as a lead. I believe shows overall rating would fall.
02/11/09 08:50pm | report abuse
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cactusjack39
member since: Nov 1, 2008
The Bottom Line: "I don't get it"
Um, not funny. ...Continue »
This show is completely annoying. I will say that it is so unfunny that it makes me want to watch Fox News. Well, it's not that bad to make me want to do that, but still. I don't understand the point of the show. I know it is supposed to be funny, but it is as unfunny as a bad sitcom. The things I hate about the show are the tired bits and the acting. It seems that they aren't even trying and that the writing is just recycled. It pains me to watch the show so I won't watch. Thank you.
02/03/09 10:26am | report abuse
7.5
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gswonsn
member since: Nov 5, 2006
The Bottom Line: "Off the wall"
Trashy middle class does hair and shops the local mall. ...Continue »
I look forward each week to watching Kath and Kim. I find it hilarious. They remind me so much of people that I know, I am sorry to say. I find the show clever and well acted. I love the way that everyone is referred to as "Dude". It just fits into the rest of the antics of the show. It is Lucy and Ethyl for the 21st century. The closings are priceless as Kath and Kim sit sunning themselves discussing some off the wall subject only to have it brought to reality. My personal favorite was when they were talking about Pamela Anderson and she is sitting with them telling them to "Just call me Pam."
01/21/09 11:19pm | report abuse
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amytrip
member since: Jul 22, 2005
The Bottom Line: "Personal favorite"
The hilarious cast does a wonderful job of capturing the spirit of the Australian version. Tune in for loads of laughs! ...Continue »
Being a longtime fan of the Australian version, I was curious to see how the American version would measure up. I was delighted to find that the show did a wonderful job of paying hommage to the original. I love all of the little details and shared storylines referencing the Australian version. I think the cast is superb - Selma and Molly are hilarious. I absolutely love it and recommend it highly. Another aspect of the show that I love are the outfits that Kath and Kim wear - they capture the spirit of the original Kath and Kim. Love it!
01/19/09 07:03pm | report abuse
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azianice
member since: Dec 3, 2005
The Bottom Line: "Complete waste of time"
Supporting Actresses completely outperforming the disappointing lead actresses. ...Continue »
What a complete waste of time. That's right, it's so bad I had to say it twice. What a great show to display one washed up SNL actress at her worst, and her younger counterpart who would do better in a Taco Bell commercial. The dialogue is cliche and about as funny as watching a pack of dogs make love to a rotweiler in heat (oh wait, that was in the show). The only saving grace are the male counterparts that can make the show have bright spots, but sadly having the supporting actors out perform the main actresses is sad.

Those who have good things to say about this show and say how they "love it", are only laughing because they identify with the stupidity that is Kath and Kim. They believe that their life is no where like that however they are no smarter than the mindless stupidity that is Molly Shannon. Please, this show is a perfect example of the low IQ of the average American woman. No wonder why so many men treat them like material possessions, as they consistently prove how inferior they are when compared to women of other nationalities.
01/09/09 11:49am | report abuse