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State of the Union

  • TV-MA
  • 2019–2022
  • 2 seasons
  • Comedy, Drama
  • 6.9

10 episodes. 10 minutes each. No commitment.

Tom and Louise meet in a pub immediately before their weekly marital therapy session. With each successive episode we piece together how their lives were, what drew them together and what has started to pull them apart.

Episodes

In season two, liberal campaigning Ellen drags her traditional, self-made husband Scott out of his comfort zone and into a hipster Connecticut coffee shop, where they have 10 minutes before their marriage counseling session to drink a coffee, gather their thoughts and argue about everything from Quakerism to pronouns. Amongst the bickering they also discuss betrayals from their past, how they're changing as people, and what the future of their relationship might look like in a changing world.

10 episodes
  1. 1The Laws of Grammar

    11 minFeb 14, 2022

    Scott and Ellen meet for coffee to prepare for their first marital counseling session; Ellen makes a shocking announcement.

  2. 2Why Quake?

    10 minFeb 15, 2022

    Scott and Ellen discuss past betrayals, and Ellen explains just how far apart they've grown.

  3. 3Big Mustard

    10 minFeb 16, 2022

    Ellen tells Scott more about her newfound religion, and Scott is left feeling further from her than ever.

  4. 4Prison Thoughts

    10 minFeb 17, 2022

    Ellen and Scott try to assess the pain it would cause them to break up, versus the pain of staying together.

  5. 5Led Zeppelin's Accountant

    11 minFeb 18, 2022

    After Scott derails their counselors' relationship, Ellen is left questioning whether she wants to continue with their own.

  6. 6Intimacy Kit

    10 minFeb 19, 2022

    After Ellen grills Scott on his understanding of intimacy, both partners are left wondering if they can give each other what they need.

  7. 7The Road Most Travelled

    11 minFeb 20, 2022

    Scott has made huge strides since starting personal therapy, but Ellen admits that she's keeping her options open.

  8. 8Facetime TV

    11 minFeb 21, 2022

    Ellen sees that Scott and Jay's friendship is blossoming and that he's less afraid of intimacy.

  9. 9Kopi Iuwak

    12 minFeb 22, 2022

    Scott and Ellen have shared a magical night together, but their newfound intimacy hits a road bump when Ellen opens up to Scott about some dark thoughts.

  10. 10The Last Box

    13 minFeb 23, 2022

    Ellen and Scott arrive for their final session and share their hopes for the future and their plans for their relationship.

Where to watch State of the Union

Availability from JustWatch, via TMDB. Full listing for United States

Series cast

Brendan GleesonScott10 episodes
Patricia ClarksonEllen10 episodes
Esco JouléyJay10 episodes
Chris O'DowdTom10 episodes
Rosamund PikeLouise10 episodes
Janet AmsdenOlder Wife5 episodes
Jeff RawleOlder Husband4 episodes
Elliot LeveyChris3 episodes
Laura CubittGina3 episodes
Ṣọpẹ́ DìrísùGiles1 episode
Aisling BeaAnna1 episode
Sara StewartCathy1 episode
Hari DhillonSteve1 episode
Gretchen EgolfCindy1 episode

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