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American television series

Satisfaction
GenreDrama
Created bySean Jablonski
Starring
Composers
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes20
Production
Executive producers
  • Russ Krasnoff
  • Gary Foster
  • Sean Jablonski
  • Mike Listo
Producers
  • Jake Aust
  • Preston Fischer
  • Jane Bartelme
  • Lori-Etta Taub
  • Peter Macmanus
  • Michael Pendell
Editors
  • Steven Sprung
  • Christian Kinnard
  • Noah Pontell
  • Ruthie Aslan
  • Jesse Ellis
  • Cindy Mollo
  • Peter B. Ellis
  • Robert Ivison
Running time43 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkUSA Network
ReleaseJuly 17, 2014 (2014-07-17) –
December 18, 2015 (2015-12-18)

Satisfaction is a drama television series created by Sean Jablonski. It premiered on the USA Network on July 17, 2014.[1] On February 26, 2016, USA cancelled Satisfaction after two seasons.[2] Season 1 was released on DVD on January 20, 2015.

Premise

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Money manager Neil Truman and his wife Grace confront their relationship and life issues when Neil finds his wife having intercourse with a male escort.[3] Neil then decides to become an escort himself, unbeknownst to his wife. Neil's experiences encourage him to then try to rekindle his marriage.

Cast

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Main

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Recurring

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Episodes

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Series overview

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SeasonEpisodesOriginally released
First releasedLast released
110July 17, 2014 (2014-07-17)September 18, 2014 (2014-09-18)
210October 16, 2015 (2015-10-16)December 18, 2015 (2015-12-18)

Season 1 (2014)

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No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release dateUS viewers
(millions)
11"Pilot"Kevin BraySean JablonskiJuly 17, 2014 (2014-07-17)1.71[5]
22"...Through Admission"Michael SmithSean JablonskiJuly 24, 2014 (2014-07-24)1.59[6]
33"...Through Competition"J. Miller TobinJessica QuellerJuly 31, 2014 (2014-07-31)1.47[7]
44"...Through Self-Discovery"Jennifer GetzingerTracy McMillanAugust 7, 2014 (2014-08-07)1.40[8]
55"...Through Partnership"Mike ListoMarjorie DavidAugust 14, 2014 (2014-08-14)1.14[9]
66"...Through Exposure"Stephen GyllenhaalPeter MacManusAugust 21, 2014 (2014-08-21)1.34[9]
77"...Through Terms and Conditions"Kevin BrayShukree Hassan TilghmanAugust 28, 2014 (2014-08-28)1.25[9]
88"...Through Security"Jann TurnerJessica Queller & Shukree Hassan TilghmanSeptember 4, 2014 (2014-09-04)1.11[9]
99"...Through Revelation"John ScottSean JablonskiSeptember 11, 2014 (2014-09-11)1.50[9]
1010"...Through Resolution"Michael SmithSean Jablonski & Peter MacManusSeptember 18, 2014 (2014-09-18)1.34[9]

Season 2 (2015)

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On October 17, 2015, all episodes of season 2, along with the previous season, were made available for streaming on USA's website, as well as via the On Demand service on many cable systems.[10]

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release dateUS viewers
(millions)
111"...Through Release"Mike ListoSean JablonskiOctober 16, 2015 (2015-10-16)0.82[11]
122"...Through Risk"Stephen GyllenhaalPeter MacmanusOctober 23, 2015 (2015-10-23)0.72[12]
133"...Through Expansion"Mike ListoTracy McMillanOctober 30, 2015 (2015-10-30)0.54[13]
144"...Through Bondage"Stephen GyllenhaalAdria LangNovember 6, 2015 (2015-11-06)0.69[14]
155"...Through Struggle"Rob HardyRob FrescoNovember 13, 2015 (2015-11-13)0.66[15]
166"...Through Negotiation"Cherie NowlanShukree Hassan TilghmanNovember 20, 2015 (2015-11-20)0.66[16]
177"...Through Travel"Silver TreeTracy McMillan & Peter MacmanusNovember 27, 2015 (2015-11-27)0.49[17]
188"...Through Psychedelics"Mike ListoSean Jablonski & Rob FrescoDecember 4, 2015 (2015-12-04)0.61[18]
199"...Through Family"Felix AlcalaAdria Lang & Shukree Hassan TilghmanDecember 11, 2015 (2015-12-11)0.64[19]
2010"...Through New Beginnings"Mike ListoSean Jablonski & Rob FrescoDecember 18, 2015 (2015-12-18)0.64[20]

Production

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The series was created by Sean Jablonski, who had served as executive producer alongside Russ Krasnoff. It had been filmed in Atlanta.[21]

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Satisfaction premiered on USA on July 17, 2014, at 10 p.m.[22] In Australia, the series premiered on June 14, 2015, on showcase.[23] Although it shared title with the earlier popular Australian series of the same title and also dealt with the topic of escorting, the series is not related to this one in any way.

Reception

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The first season scored an 82% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes,[24] while scoring 63 out of 100 "generally positive" on Metacritic based on 19 reviews.[25]

References

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  1. ↑ "USA Network renews 'Satisfaction,' cancels 'Rush'". Entertainment Weekly's EW.com. Archived from the original on October 4, 2014. Retrieved August 24, 2015.
  2. ↑ "'Satisfaction' Canceled by USA After Two Seasons". February 26, 2016. Archived from the original on February 27, 2016.
  3. ↑ Ng, Philiana (April 23, 2014). "USA Debuts First Trailer for Matt Passmore's 'Satisfaction,' Set Summer Premieres". The Hollywood Reporter.
  4. ↑ Truman, Neil (2015). Satisfaction. Episode 20. 20 minutes in. Neil Truman to see Simon Waverly
  5. ↑ "Thursday Cable Ratings: 'Pawn Stars' Tops Night + 'Loiter Squad', 'Married', 'Pawnography' & More". TV by the Numbers. July 18, 2014. Archived from the original on July 8, 2015. Retrieved July 28, 2014.
  6. ↑ "Thursday Cable Ratings: 'Pawn Stars' Tops Night + 'Pawnography', 'Loiter Squad', 'The Daily Show' & More". TV by the Numbers. July 25, 2014. Archived from the original on November 3, 2015. Retrieved July 28, 2014.
  7. ↑ "Thursday Cable Ratings: 'Love & Hip Hop Atlanta' Wins Night, 'Pawn Stars', 'Pawnography', 'Loiter Squad', 'Beyond Scared Straight', 'Dominion' & More - Ratings - TVbytheNumbers.zap2it.com". TVbytheNumbers. Archived from the original on August 4, 2014. Retrieved August 24, 2015.
  8. ↑ Bibel, Sara (August 8, 2014). "Thursday Cable Ratings: 'Black Jesus' Wins Night, 'Pawn Stars', 'Project Runway', 'Dominion', 'Defiance' & More". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on August 9, 2014. Retrieved August 9, 2014.
  9. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Satisfaction: Season One Ratings". TV Series Finale. October 2, 2014. Retrieved October 7, 2014.
  10. ↑ "Videos | Satisfaction". USA Network. Retrieved October 25, 2015.
  11. ↑ Metcalf, Mitch (October 19, 2015). "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 100 Friday Cable Originals & Network Update: 10.16.2015". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on October 21, 2015. Retrieved October 19, 2015.
  12. ↑ Metcalf, Mitch (October 26, 2015). "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 100 Friday Cable Originals & Network Update: 10.23.2015". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on October 27, 2015. Retrieved October 26, 2015.
  13. ↑ Metcalf, Mitch (November 2, 2015). "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 100 Friday Cable Originals & Network Update: 10.30.2015". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on November 4, 2015. Retrieved November 2, 2015.
  14. ↑ Metcalf, Mitch (November 9, 2015). "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 100 Friday Cable Originals & Network Update: 11.6.2015". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on November 10, 2015. Retrieved November 9, 2015.
  15. ↑ Metcalf, Mitch (November 16, 2015). "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 100 Friday Cable Originals & Network Update: 11.13.2015". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on November 17, 2015. Retrieved November 16, 2015.
  16. ↑ Metcalf, Mitch (November 23, 2015). "EXPANDED SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Friday Cable Originals & Network Update: 11.20.2015". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on November 24, 2015. Retrieved November 23, 2015.
  17. ↑ Metcalf, Mitch (December 1, 2015). "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Friday Cable Originals & Network Update: 11.27.2015". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on December 2, 2015. Retrieved December 1, 2015.
  18. ↑ Metcalf, Mitch (December 7, 2015). "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Friday Cable Originals & Network Update: 12.4.2015". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on December 8, 2015. Retrieved December 7, 2015.
  19. ↑ Metcalf, Mitch (December 14, 2015). "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Friday Cable Originals & Network Update: 12.11.2015". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on December 16, 2015. Retrieved December 14, 2015.
  20. ↑ Metcalf, Mitch (December 21, 2015). "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Friday Cable Originals & Network Update: 12.18.2015". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on December 22, 2015. Retrieved December 21, 2015.
  21. ↑ Kissell, Rick (April 23, 2014). "USA Network Sets Summer Premiere Dates for 'Rush,' 'Satisfaction' and Returnees". Variety. Retrieved April 23, 2014.
  22. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (April 23, 2014). "USA Network Set Summer Premiere Dates". Deadline Hollywood.
  23. ↑ Knox, David (May 21, 2015). "Airdate: Satisfaction (US)". TV Tonight. Retrieved May 22, 2015.
  24. ↑ "Satisfaction Season 1". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved September 19, 2014.
  25. ↑ "Satisfaction: Season 1". Metacritic. Retrieved September 19, 2014.
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