Too Close to Home is an American television drama series, created, executive produced, written and directed by Tyler Perry that debuted on TLC on August 22, 2016.[1] It is the first scripted series for TLC.[1] TLC renewed the show for a second season on September 1, 2016,[2] which premiered on January 4, 2017. Reruns of the show often aired on OWN where all of Tyler Perry's other shows regularly air.
Too Close to Home | |
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Genre | Drama |
Created by | Tyler Perry |
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Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
No. of seasons | 2 |
No. of episodes | 16 (list of episodes) |
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Executive producer | Tyler Perry |
Running time | 42 minutes |
Production company | Tyler Perry Studios |
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Original network | TLC |
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Original release | August 22, 2016 (2016-08-22) – February 22, 2017 (2017-02-22) |
It was officially ordered as a series on March 31, 2016 with an eight-episode order.[1][3][4][5][6] Danielle Savre was cast as the series' lead, and Heather Locklear and Matt Battaglia make guest appearances.[7][8]
On November 2, 2017, it was confirmed that the show had been cancelled and would not be renewed for a third season.[9]
The series follows a young woman, Anna, from a working class life who, after having an affair with the President of the United States, becomes the center of a political scandal. When the scandal erupts, she returns to her old life.
Season | Episodes | Originally aired | ||
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1 | 8 | August 22, 2016 (2016-08-22) | October 10, 2016 (2016-10-10) | |
2 | 8 | January 4, 2017 (2017-01-04) | February 22, 2017 (2017-02-22) |
No. overall | No. in season | Title | Original air date | US viewers (millions) | |
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1 | 1 | "Dangerously Close" | August 22, 2016 (2016-08-22) | 0.77[10] | |
Anna, who works at the White House, has her closely guarded secret revealed. Special guest stars: Heather Locklear and Matt Battaglia. | |||||
2 | 2 | "Alabama" | August 22, 2016 (2016-08-22) | 0.77[10] | |
In order to protect herself, Anna searches for a safe haven after her secret gets found out and soon finds that home is the only place to go. Special guest star: Heather Locklear. | |||||
3 | 3 | "Highway 16" | August 29, 2016 (2016-08-29) | 0.81[11] | |
While she's with Bonnie, Shelby unknowingly puts their lives in danger | |||||
4 | 4 | "Have You Heard?" | September 5, 2016 (2016-09-05) | 0.60[12] | |
Anna's recent controversy sparks questions | |||||
5 | 5 | "A Surprise Visit" | September 12, 2016 (2016-09-12) | 0.63[13] | |
Anna introduces her co-worker's partner Victor to Happy, Alabama | |||||
6 | 6 | "Hard Feelings" | September 19, 2016 (2016-09-19) | 0.68[14] | |
Anna's arrival home comes with unhappy results. | |||||
7 | 7 | "In My Sister's Shoes" | October 3, 2016 (2016-10-03) | 0.66[15] | |
Bonnie shares a memorable moment with Anna. | |||||
8 | 8 | "The Evil Dragon"[16] | October 10, 2016 (2016-10-10) | 0.76[17] | |
In the season 1 finale, J.B. meets up with Shelby. |
No. overall | No. in season | Title | Original air date | US viewers (millions) | |
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9 | 1 | "The Mysterious Man" | January 4, 2017 (2017-01-04) | 1.027 [18] | |
The town is abuzz following a catastrophic event. Special guest stars: Heather Locklear and Matt Battaglia. | |||||
10 | 2 | "A Family Affair" | January 11, 2017 (2017-01-11) | 1.032 [18] | |
Mack reveals troubling news about Rebel. | |||||
11 | 3 | "Blocked In" | January 18, 2017 (2017-01-18) | 1.6555 [18] | |
Regina and Elm take precautions to keep their secret, and an unexpected guest arrives in Happy. Special guest stars: Heather Locklear and Matt Battaglia. | |||||
12 | 4 | "A Happy Invasion" | January 25, 2017 (2017-01-25) | 1.177 [18] | |
Outsiders invade Happy, Alabama. Special guest star: Heather Locklear | |||||
13 | 5 | "Car Trouble" | February 1, 2017 (2017-02-01) | 1.179 [18] | |
Frankie's car trouble leads to a shocking revelation for Octavia. | |||||
14 | 6 | "A Game of Chess" | February 8, 2017 (2017-02-08) | 1.027 [18] | |
Octavia fights to keep a family secret; Bonnie tries to keep her family safe. Special guest star: Heather Locklear | |||||
15 | 7 | "Mercury" | February 15, 2017 (2017-02-15) | 0.979 [18] | |
Temper flare when the community comes together to clean Jolene's trailer. Special guest stars: Heather Locklear and Matt Battaglia. | |||||
16 | 8 | "Blurred Lines" | February 22, 2017 (2017-02-22) | 1.174[18] | |
Confrontation and chaos surround everyone amid a joyful occasion. Special guest stars: Heather Locklear and Matt Battaglia. |
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