The Rehearsal
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Season Two Of The HBO Original Comedy Series THE REHEARSAL, From Nathan Fielder, Debuts April 20

The Rehearsal

 

  • The critically acclaimed HBO Original comedy series THE REHEARSAL, from Nathan Fielder, returns for its six-episode second season SUNDAY, APRIL 20 on HBO following and the airing of "The Righteous Gemstones." Episodes will be available on Max Sundays beginning at 10:30 p.m. ET.
     
  • Season 2 logline: THE REHEARSAL follows one man’s journey to reduce the uncertainties of everyday life. With a construction crew, a legion of actors, and seemingly unlimited resources, Fielder helps ordinary people prepare for life’s biggest moments by “rehearsing” them in carefully crafted simulations of his own design.

    In season two, the urgency of Fielder’s project grows as he decides to put his resources toward an issue that affects us all.
     
  • A hit with fans and critics alike, IndieWire praised season one of THE REHEARSAL as “a grand HBO experiment” that achieves “next-level entertainment,” and Vanity Fair called it “as enthralling and bizarre as life itself.”
     
  • Credits: Nathan Fielder is the star, writer, director and executive producer. Executive produced by Eric Notarnicola, Dave Paige, and Christie Smith & Dan McManus for Rise Management; co-executive produced by Kris Eber and Carrie Kemper; produced by Adam Locke-Norton. Additional writers include Eric Notarnicola, Carrie Kemper and Adam Locke-Norton.
     

  • Episode Synopses:

    • Season 2, Episode 1: “Gotta Have Fun” 
      Debuts: SUNDAY, APRIL 20 (10:30 p.m. ET on Max and following the airing of “The Righteous Gemstones” on HBO)   
      Nathan decides to put his resources into something big. 
      Written by Nathan Fielder, Carrie Kemper, Adam Locke-Norton, and Eric Notarnicola; Directed by Nathan Fielder.  
       
    • Season 2, Episode 2: “Star Potential” 
      Debuts: SUNDAY, APRIL 27 (10:30 p.m. ET on Max and following the airing of “The Righteous Gemstones” on HBO)   
      In his search for a solution, Nathan draws from his past. 
      Written by Nathan Fielder, Carrie Kemper, Adam Locke-Norton, and Eric Notarnicola; Directed by Nathan Fielder. 

     

    • Season 2, Episode 3: “Pilot’s Code” 
      Debuts: SUNDAY, MAY 4 (10:30 p.m. ET on Max and following the airing of “The Righteous Gemstones” on HBO)   
      Nathan experiments on animals – and himself. 
      Written by Nathan Fielder, Carrie Kemper, Adam Locke-Norton, and Eric Notarnicola; Directed by Nathan Fielder. 

     

    • Season 2, Episode 4: “Kissme” 
      Debuts: SUNDAY, MAY 11 (10:30 p.m. ET on Max and following the airing of “The Righteous Gemstones” on HBO) 
      A young man’s romantic life poses a challenge for Nathan. 
      Written by Nathan Fielder, Carrie Kemper, Adam Locke-Norton, and Eric Notarnicola; Directed by Nathan Fielder.
       
    • Season 2, Episode 5: “Washington” 
      Debuts: SUNDAY, MAY 18 (10:30 p.m. ET on Max and following the airing of “The Righteous Gemstones” on HBO) 
      Nathan heads to Washington.
      Written by Nathan Fielder, Carrie Kemper, Adam Locke-Norton, and Eric Notarnicola; Directed by Nathan Fielder.
       
    • Season 2, Episode 6: “My Controls” 
      Debuts: SUNDAY, MAY 25 (10:30 p.m. ET on Max and following the airing of “The Righteous Gemstones” on HBO)     
      Season finale. Nathan makes a big bet. 
      Written by Nathan Fielder, Carrie Kemper, Adam Locke-Norton, and Eric Notarnicola; Directed by Nathan Fielder. 

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