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.

On April 11, 2011, CMT cancelled Working Class after only one season, due to low ratings.

Premise

According to a press release, "the ... series follows Carli Mitchell (Melissa Peterman), a single mom from a rough and tumble background, trying to give her three kids a better life by moving them to an upscale suburb. She quickly finds that making the transition to 'the good life' is harder than she thought."

Critical reception

Brian Lowry of Variety panned the series, writing that "On paper, structuring a show around the recession must have felt bold...Ultimately, this is a comedy for people who find Jeff Foxworthy’s material too intellectually demanding."

Cast

Episodes

No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release dateProd. codeUS viewers (millions)
1"The Buddy System"Rob SchillerJudd Peaslee & Judd PillotJanuary 28, 2011(2011-01-28)1011.2
Carli mistakenly hits on her boss while an old friend from high school comes back to fulfill a promise they made to marry each other if they don't find anyone else.
2"Dental Claims"Leonard R. Garner Jr.Regina HicksJanuary 28, 2011(2011-01-28)1021.2
3"Sugar Mama"Rob SchillerBill DalyFebruary 4, 2011(2011-02-04)103N/A
Carli's ex-husband visits, bringing gifts for the children. But unbeknownst to Carli, he found a replacement, Renee (Reba McEntire), leaving Carli as the black sheep.
4"Eye for an Eye"Steve ZuckermanBill DalyFebruary 11, 2011(2011-02-11)104N/A
5"Lunch Lady"Leonard R. Garner Jr.Paul Ciancarelli & David DipietroFebruary 18, 2011(2011-02-18)105N/A
Dot (Kathy Kinney) tells stories about workers and teachers at school.
6"Pay Back"Leonard R. Garner Jr.Judd Peaslee & Judd PillotFebruary 25, 2011(2011-02-25)106N/A
7"The Dance"Rob SchillerJill CagermanMarch 4, 2011(2011-03-04)107N/A
8"Wine Pairing"Lynn M. McCrackenJulie Ann LarsonMarch 11, 2011(2011-03-11)108N/A
9"B-Day Invasion"Lynn M. McCrackenPaul Ciancarelli & David DipIetroMarch 18, 2011(2011-03-18)109N/A
10"Medieval Woman"Steve ZuckermanJudd Peaslee & Judd PillotMarch 25, 2011(2011-03-25)110N/A
11"Short, Then Sweet"Steve ZuckermanJill CagermanApril 1, 2011(2011-04-01)111N/A
12"Hire Education"Leonard R. Garner Jr.Jill CagermanApril 1, 2011(2011-04-01)112N/A

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