This series is a single-camera comedy about a single mother who makes ends meet by selling marijuana in the fictional suburb of Agrestic, California. The series exposes the dirty little secrets that lie behind the pristine lawns and shiny closed doors of homes in the of this gated community. Mary Louise Parker stars as the suburban mom who resorts to selling weed to support her family after her husband unexpectedly dies. Jenji Kohan executive produces and writes the series.
Beginning with the premiere of the fourth season, the show shifted it's premise in almost it's entirety by relocating the cast to the fictional border town of Ren Mar after Agrestic burned to the ground. From here Nancy gave up her green thumb and began trafficking drugs over the border. Airing Information:
First Season:
Preview of pilot aired on Sunday, August 7, 2005 on Showtime at 10 PM EST with repeats on the following Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 10PM EST.
From then on episodes aired first on Mondays at 10PM EST with repeats on Mondays right after the episode premiere and on Wednesdays, and Fridays at 10:00PM EST and approximately 10:30PM EST and Sunday at 10:30PM EST.
Second Season:
The season premiere will air on Monday, August 14, 2006 on Showtime.
Third Season:
The season premiere will air on Monday, August 13, 2007 on Showtime at 10 PM EST.
Production Information:
Produced by Lions Gate Television in association with Titled Productions. Weeds has received a 10-episode commitment for it's first season. It was renewed after Weeds received a Golden Globe Nomination and the two leading ladies received nominations also. The 13 episodes of the second season were filmed. Theme Song:
"Little Boxes" by Malvina Reynolds
Awards and Nominations:
63rd Annual Golden Globes in 2006
1. Best Television Series - Musical or Comedy: Weeds (Showtime - Lions Gate Television, Inc.)
Nomination
2. Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy:
Mary-Louise Parker (Nancy Botwin)
Won
3. Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television:
Elizabeth Perkins (Celia Hodes)
Nominated
In the seventh-season finale, Silas turns the tables on Nancy as Shane tries to keep her out of harm's way and the clutches of Det. Ouellette. Meanwhile, Doug schemes to keep alive his hedge-fund scam
Andy turns mediator when Nancy and Silas clash over who's in charge of the business; Shane tries to regain the trust of Det. Ouellette; and Doug tries to throw the Securities and Exchange Commission off the trail of his ...
Nancy hopes to cash in on some new business opportunities when she tags along with Andy and Doug for a weekend in the East Hamptons. Elsewhere, Silas hopes to reconcile with Emma; and Shane accompanies Det. Ouellette on ...
Nancy, Andy and Silas plot revenge against Emma (Michelle Trachtenberg) after she gives them the business in a business deal. Meanwhile, Doug suffers a financial setback that makes it even more important to keep his hedg...
Nancy and Andy try to put the brakes on Zoya's attempt to take over the bike shop; Silas has an encounter with some local rival dealers; and Doug must do some business with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Nancy's former cellmate (Olga Sosnovska) shows up and complicates things between Nancy and her supplier; Silas and Andy bang heads over how to best utilize the bike shop; and Shane's internship provides him with some sur...
While Doug plays softball with the company team, Nancy deals pot on the sidelines; Andy opens his bike shop while Silas sells pot out of the back room; and a police detective offers Shane an internship.
Nancy has a run-in with an old acquaintance and Silas gets caught in the crossfire; Andy engages in a new business enterprise that requires Doug and Shane's assistance.
Silas and Nancy's lawyer assist her in getting to California as her custody battle with Jill (Jennifer Jason Leigh) heats up. Meanwhile, Andy's relationship takes an intriguing turn; Shane decides to give it the old coll...
Nancy tries for a job at Doug's new office
Shane sets up their new house.
Nancy has problems adapting to life and her fellow felons at the halfway house, and her sister Jill (Jennifer Jason Leigh) doesn't help matters when she springs a sudden surprise on her. Meanwhile, Andy and Shane find a ...
Nancy tries to adjust to life in New York City and gets a surprise when Andy and Shane, whom she thought were in Copenhagen, unexpectedly show up at her door. Elsewhere, Silas attempts to land a job as a model, and Doug ...
Season 7 opens three years after pot-dealing Nancy Botwin has done a stint in federal prison and has been paroled to New York City. She is placed on probation in a halfway house, but fully looking for an opportunity to f...
Nancy faces difficult choices; Andy attempts to calm Shane and Warren; Silas considers staying behind.
Nancy talks with Vaughn while the family scrambles for passports; Doug takes a risk.
Summary: Nancy is visited by faces from the past; Silas deals with the possibility that Lars is his father; Warren becomes unhinged; Doug must obtain a fake passport.
Summary: Nancy becomes a scab labor in a Seattle hotel while Shane looks after Stevie and Doug goes back to Ren Mar
Summary: Nancy and her family have to find a destination for their run while Esteban has to answer some questions of the authorities.
Summary: After Pilar's death, Nancy and her family have to run, but Andy has doubts about leaving.
Summary: Nancy flees in the aftermath of Pilar's murder; Andy is torn about leaving.
Summary: Nancy discovers what happened to Esteban and has to take measures to protect herself. Meanwhile, Andy changes his life drastically while Dean, Doug and Celia can reconcile their differences.
Summary: Nancy discovers what happened to Esteban and has to take measures to protect herself. Meanwhile, Andy changes his life drastically while Dean, Doug and Celia can reconcile their differences.
Summary: Nancy discovers what happened to Esteban and has to take measures to protect herself. Meanwhile, Andy changes his life drastically while Dean, Doug and Celia can reconcile their differences.
