Getting On, HBO’s comedy show about “the dysfunctional staff of a beleaguered hospital,” is returning for its second season next month. The second season will consist of six episodes, beginning with No Such Thing as Idealized Genitalia on the ninth of November. The show is available exclusively on HBO. The episodes set to be aired in November are as follows:
Episode #7: “No Such Thing as Idealized Genitalia”
Debut: SUNDAY, NOV. 9 (10:40-11:10 p.m. ET/PT)
Other HBO playdates: Nov. 9 (1:25 a.m., 4:05 a.m.), 10 (11:30 p.m.), 11 (3:15 p.m.) and 12 (12:30 p.m.)
HBO2 playdates: Nov. 10 (10:00 p.m.), 12 (7:00 p.m.), 14 (8:00 p.m.) and 16 (10:00 a.m.)
Dr. Jenna James’ (Laurie Metcalf) plethora of research projects threatens to take over the ward. A frustrated DiDi (Niecy Nash) asks for a raise; Patsy’s (Mel Rodriguez) “Lean & Green” initiative causes problems; Dawn (Alex Borstein) gets a surprising answer to what’s been ailing her. Jenna receives unwelcome news that leads her to make an unholy alliance.
Teleplay by Mark V. Olsen & Will Scheffer; directed by Miguel Arteta.
Episode #8: “Is Soap a Hazardous Substance?”
Debut: SUNDAY, NOV. 16 (10:30-11:00 p.m.)
Other HBO playdates: Nov. 16 (12:30 a.m., 2:30 a.m.), 17 (11:30 p.m.), 18 (5:45 p.m.) and 19 (midnight)
HBO2 playdates: Nov. 17 (10:00 p.m.), 19 (5:30 p.m.), 21 (8:00 p.m.) and 23 (9:30 a.m.)
DiDi takes on greater responsibilities when a hospice program is introduced into the ward. Dawn looks ahead to her future and tries to share her news with Patsy, but inadvertently puts his new initiative in question. Patsy finds himself playing patient when he has a medical emergency. Dottie (Betty Buckley), an alcoholic patient, looks for ways around doctor’s orders.
Teleplay by Mark V. Olsen & Will Scheffer; directed by Miguel Arteta.
Episode #9 “Turnips…North Day…Yes, yes.”
Debut: SUNDAY, NOV. 23 (10:30-11:00 p.m.)
Other HBO playdates: Nov. 23 (12:30 a.m., 2:30 a.m.), 24 (midnight), 25 (6:15 p.m.), 26 (midnight) and 28 (8:00 p.m.)
HBO2 playdates: Nov. 24 (10:00 p.m.), 26 (4:30 p.m.) and 30 (1:30 p.m.)
A server crash forces the staff to go “old school” – with disastrous results. DiDi steps on Dr. Stickley’s (Mark Harelik) toes when making a decision about Arlene’s (Jean Smart) mother-in-law, while Dr. James has issues getting through to a deaf patient. Dawn buys a cello, and learns that her life-changing news may not be what it seems.
Teleplay by Mark V. Olsen & Will Scheffer; directed by Becky Martin.
Episode #10: “The 7th Annual Christmas Card Competition”
Debut: SUNDAY, NOV. 30 (10:30-11:00 p.m.)
Other HBO playdates: Nov. 30 (12:30 a.m., 2:30 a.m.) and Dec. 1 (11:15 p.m.), 2 (6:00 p.m.), 3 (11:00 p.m.) and 5 (8:00 p.m.)
The staff finds itself in an awkward situation when one of Jenna’s “adult” study photos mistakenly makes its way into the Christmas card competition. DiDi is tempted by Parker Owens (LaMonica Garrett), a visiting doctor. Denya (Carrie Preston), a patient with terminal cancer, proposes a “final solution” to a startled Jenna. Patsy and Dawn’s relationship comes to a head.
