How many seasons does Bless This Mess have?

Bless This Mess has 2 seasons with 26 episodes.

When did Bless This Mess premiere?

Bless This Mess premiered on September 30, 2017.

Bless This Mess

Name: Bless This Mess
Genre: Comedy
Rating: 6.1
Cast: Dax Shepard, Lake Bell, Ed Begley Jr., Pam Grier, JT Neal

6.1/10

ABC Ended Comedy

2 Seasons · 26 Episodes · Premiered September 30, 2017 · Ended May 5, 2020

Bless This Mess centers on a newlywed couple, that gives up their drab and unfulfilling lives in NYC and moves to Nebraska to live a simpler life. But it doesn't work out like they planned.

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Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

6 episodes

E01

Pilot

Wed, Apr 17 2019 1:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Newlyweds Rio and Mike drop everything (including their jobs and overbearing mother-in-law) to make the move from big city New York to rural Nebraska in search of a simpler life. They soon realize that becoming farmers isn't as easy as they planned as they are faced with unexpected challenges.

E02

The Chicken and the Goat

Wed, Apr 24 2019 1:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

After weeks of researching soil revitalization and coming up with a wonderful plan to make their farm successful, Rio and Mike are forced to find a new strategy when the weather forecast is not in their favor. As Mike tries to focus on addressing the dead soil, Rio attempts to connect with new neighbors at the Bowman's potluck but ends up spicing up her romantic relationship with Mike instead.

E03

The Return of Short Shorts

Wed, May 1 2019 1:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Mike attempts to fit in with the Coffee Boys in order to get rid of his old nickname, "Short Shorts," by trying to prove to them that he's a "true farmer." Meanwhile, Rio finally gets Constance to open up to her, and she discovers that Constance has a liking for Rudy.

E04

Predators

Wed, May 8 2019 1:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Rio is having trouble adjusting to social and cultural differences between New York and Nebraska, resulting in a few awkward encounters. Through their wild chase to catch an unwanted predator that is after their chickens, Mike and Rio soon convince Rudy and Beau to step out of their comfort zones by getting them to express their feelings.

E05

In Hot Water

Wed, May 15 2019 1:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

In order to afford a new water heater, Rio and Mike must come up with ways to make money since Mike refuses to let Rio's mom, Donna, pay for it. Mike decides to sell their chickens' eggs at the local farmers market; and Rio tries to find new clients for therapy, but the town doesn't seem to want their business.

E06

The Estonian Method

Wed, May 22 2019 1:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Mike and Rio enter the "best hen" competition at the county fair with their prized chicken Priyanka in order to prove themselves to the community. Meanwhile, romantic sparks fly between Rudy and Constance, only to be halted by a run-in with someone from Rudy's past; and Kay and Beau struggle with some marital issues.

Season 2

20 episodes

E01

459

Wed, Sep 25 2019 12:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Mike and Rio host the town's Huskers kickoff party, but no one in Bucksnort believes they can pull it off; Rio loses Portia, the pig that's been selected for the lucky pig race; Beau and Kay frantically try to hide the fact that they've split up.

E02

Phase Two

Wed, Oct 2 2019 12:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Mike and Rio attempt to reignite their love life, after getting pressure about it from Beau; Constance and Rudy grapple with how to unveil their relationship to Constance's son.

E03

Omaha

Wed, Oct 9 2019 12:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The ladies head to Omaha for their annual exams, but the trip quickly goes off the rails; Kay is jealous of Beau's new dating profile; Mike, Rudy and Beau bond when an accident leaves them stranded in a tree.

E04

Bang for Your Buck

Wed, Oct 16 2019 12:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Mike decides to get back into journalism by reinvigorating the town newspaper, but ends up causing quite the stir when he discovers some town secrets and rivalries; a vindictive neighbor keeps Rio from playing the Maiden of Bucksnort.

E05

Scare Night

Wed, Oct 30 2019 12:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Mike and Rio first met on Halloween years ago, so now Mike loves to commemorate the holiday by scaring the wits out of Rio all night. Unbeknownst to Mike, Rio actually hates the scares but is afraid to tell Mike. When Rio turns the tables on Mike and tries to scare him into ending Scare Night, Mike gets bitten by a bat and the night escalates from there.

E06

The Visit

Wed, Nov 13 2019 1:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Donna springs a last-minute trip to Nebraska on Mike and Rio, which she claims is to relax, but Mike and Rio soon find out she has other plans in mind when she steps into competitive mode to get them to participate in the harvest. Meanwhile, Constance's son Brandon is driving her crazy working at the store, so she pawns him off on Rudy.

E07

Six Out of Six

Wed, Nov 20 2019 1:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Mike and Rio get a taste of the parenting life when they are forced to take care of Portia's six piglets; Kay and Beau may have found common ground during the annual euchre tournament party.

E08

The Grisham Gals

Wed, Nov 27 2019 1:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Rio tries to help Kay get over her jealousy of her sister Stacey who is in town visiting, but soon finds herself jealous of Kay's near-perfect sister when she learns that Mike and Stacey used to date. Meanwhile, Rudy and Constance want to take their releationship to the next Level.

E09

Goose Glazing Time

Wed, Dec 11 2019 1:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Mike and Rio are thrilled about having their first Christmas alone together as a married couple, but a wrench is thrown into their romanticized holiday plans as they are interrupted by crisis after crisis. Meanwhile, Kay invites Beau home for Christmas so that they can give Jacob a proper holiday.

E10

Bad Seed

Wed, Jan 22 2020 1:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Mike and Rio must decide on what seed they want to start growing on their farm, but Rio is distracted with her own project - getting Beau and Kay's relationship to set sail after Kay gives Beau an ultimatum that he deeply fears. Meanwhile, Jacob shadows Constance for a school project, making Rudy a nervous wreck while they discuss catching criminals.

E11

The Letter of the Law

Wed, Jan 29 2020 1:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Rio is bummed she can't afford to go to Iceland for her best friend's wedding, so the nuptials are moved and brought to the farm. Meanwhile, Rio is forced to take on Deb's mail route after she quits, and Mike and Jacob help Rudy get over Constance.

E12

Bunker Down

Wed, Feb 12 2020 1:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Rio is excited to plan the perfect farm wedding for her best friend Sierra, but when she arrives in Bucksnort, she shows a different side which could affect their friendship forever. Meanwhile, Constance keeps her mind off of Rudy after their break, and Mike is determined to figure out a way to calm things between Constance and Rudy.

E13

Calm Down

Wed, Feb 19 2020 1:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Rio comes up with a plan when Sierra confesses something big on her wedding day, while Mike and Rudy devise a plan to make money from the New Yorkers who are coming in for the wedding. Meanwhile, Beau and Kay fall back into their old arguments and soon find themselves at a crossroads.

E14

Völsung and the Beef Boy

Wed, Feb 26 2020 1:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

When faced with choosing between meat judging (his dad Beau's preference) or playing music (his shared bond with Mike), Jacob realizes he must figure out what his passions are on his own. Meanwhile, Rio takes driving lessons from Kay, but their friendship hits a bump in the road when Kay learns that Rio has secretly been getting lessons from other townspeople.

E15

Pastor Paul

Wed, Mar 18 2020 12:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

When the new pastor in town starts giving out free advice to the townspeople, Rio feels like her therapy practice is in jeopardy and does her own investigating of Pastor Paul. Meanwhile, Mike falls in love with a used truck and purchases it without telling Rio, and Rio is not thrilled when she finds out.

E16

Knuckles

Wed, Mar 25 2020 12:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

While cleaning out the basement, Rio jokes about Mike's lack of follow-through when it comes to his hobbies and various projects. Hurt by this comment, Mike sets out to prove Rio wrong. Meanwhile, Constance struggles to end her romantic endeavors with Pastor Paul who has become quite clingy.

E17

After-Prom

Wed, Apr 8 2020 12:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Kay asks Mike and Rio to help chaperone Jacob's after-prom event at the community center. After realizing how controlling Kay has been of Jacob's life, Rio tries to encourage her to relinquish control, especially when it comes to his "bad girl" girlfriend Janine. At the same time, Mike recognizes that Beau is upset about Jacob going to college, and he tries to get Beau drunk at the after-prom in order to get him to talk about his feelings.

E18

The Table

Wed, Apr 15 2020 12:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Mike's family comes to Bucksnort to surprise him for his birthday. While in town, a shocking family secret involving Rudy is unveiled, and Mike struggles to cope with this new information. Meanwhile, Constance and Clara attempt to help Brandon find a girlfriend via online dating apps.

E19

Tornado Season: Part One

Wed, Apr 29 2020 12:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

When a wealthy restaurateur named Dolores comes to Bucksnort with plans to open a new diner right outside of town, Mike jumps at the chance to earn her business as her egg supplier. After Mike seeks out help from Beau with his pitch to Dolores, Beau attempts to get the business for himself, having just found out they are in a financial pinch. While Dolores is in town, she finds romantic interest in Rudy, and he quickly finds himself having a sugar-mama/sugar-baby relationship with her.

E20

Tornado Season: Part Two

Wed, May 6 2020 12:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

When a tornado touches down in Bucksnort, everyone's concerns about their current situations are heightened. Mike and Beau are still at odds about their egg businesses and who will earn Dolores' restaurant contract; and a mix-up with pregnancy tests leads Rio, Kay and Jacob's girlfriend, Janine, to each think they might be pregnant.