When does 'Leanne' Season 1 come out? Premiere date, cast, where to watch
The new series features Morgan playing herself after her onscreen husband of 33 years leaves her for another woman, according to Netflix.
'Starting over when you're a grandmother and in menopause isn't exactly what she had in mind, but with the help of her family, she will face this new chapter with grace, dignity, and Jell-O salad,' the show's description said.
Featuring Morgan as well as legendary TV comedy writers and producers Susan McMartin (Mom) and Chuck Lorre (The Big Bang Theory), the new show is set to have audiences laughing all night long.
Here's what to know about Season 1 of "Leanne," including the release date, episode schedule and cast.
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When does 'Leanne' Season 1 premiere?
All 16 episodes of Season 1 of 'Leanne' will premiere on Netflix on July 31.
How to watch 'Leanne' Season 1
Premiering on July 31, 'Leanne' will be available to stream exclusively on Netflix.
Netflix offers three plans. Netflix Standard With Ads is $7.99 per month and gives you access to thousands of movies as well as original Netflix series (with limited ads). Netflix Standard is $17.99 per month and comes with the same features as the lower tier but allows viewers to watch Netflix's premier shows with no ads. The highest tier, Netflix Premium, which comes in at $24.99 per month, has the same features as the other two tiers, as well as Netflix's own spatial audio as well as 4K streaming.
'Leanne' Season 1 cast
Starring Leanne Morgan as Leanne, the cast of 'Leanne' will include comedians from series like 'Mom,' 'The Righteous Gemstones,' and others.
Here's the cast for Season 1:
Kristen Johnston as Carol
Graham Rogers as Tyler
Hannah Pilkes as Josie
Ryan Stiles as Bill
Celia Weston as Mama Margaret
Blake Clark as Daddy John
Watch the 'Leanne' Season 1 trailer
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