HAPPINESS Premieres Sundays, Dec. 14-28, 2025 from 8 - 9 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream with KPBS+
After 20 years away, Broadway director Charlie Summers finds himself back in his childhood room, helping his mother at the local theater. The eclectic cast and crew there may lack professional skills, but certainly don’t lack passion.
EPISODE GUIDE:
Episode 1: Premieres Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV - After a setback on Broadway, director Charlie Summers returns to his hometown, where he reluctantly joins the amateur musical theater society.
Episode 2: Premieres Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025 at 8:30 p.m. on KPBS TV - Charlie’s desperation to get back to Broadway draws him into Pizazz’s rehearsals for “The Trojan Horse.”
Episode 3: Premieres Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV - Charlie champions Gloria’s vision, despite Adrian’s resistance, unintentionally encouraging the ensemble to look to Charlie as the new director.
Episode 4: Premieres Sunday Dec. 21, 2025 at 8:30 p.m. on KPBS TV - Under Charlie's direction, rehearsals flourish; Mia shines; Gloria and Connor grow closer; and Jacqui’s jealousy stirs conflict.
Episode 5: Premieres Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV - Charlie’s impulsive vision disrupts Nicky’s schedule; tensions flare at Pizazz, leading to a frustrated Charlie showing his true feelings.
Episode 6: Premieres Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025 at 8:30 p.m. on KPBS TV - Opening night dazzles the audience, but simmering resentment could undo all Charlie’s hard work.
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