Speechless

Speechless

2016
Speechless
Speechless

Speechless

7.5 | TV-PG | en | Comedy

Maya DiMeo is a mom on a mission who will do anything for her husband, Jimmy, and kids Ray, Dylan, and JJ, her eldest son with special needs. As Maya fights injustices both real and imagined, the family works to make a new home for themselves and searches for just the right person to give JJ his “voice.”

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EP22  U-N-R– UNREALISTIC
Apr. 12,2019
U-N-R– UNREALISTIC

Maya braces for JJ’s high school graduation and departure for college, but tough news from NYU changes everything. Dylan teaches Jimmy a “Dad lesson” as he gets ready for a big job interview. Kenneth pressures JJ to prepare for a grand finale to their time together, and Ray uses his class trip to Catalina to examine his bad luck in love.

EP21  THE S-T-A– STAIRCASE
Apr. 05,2019
THE S-T-A– STAIRCASE

When JJ’s attempts to make a good impression on Izzy’s parents fail, he changes course to make a bad one instead. Maya is jealous when Melanie is the recipient of a public display of mom-love. Meanwhile, Kenneth leans on Jimmy for support after a tour of his alma mater reveals a few surprises.

EP20  ON THE R-O– ROAD A-G– AGAIN
Mar. 29,2019
ON THE R-O– ROAD A-G– AGAIN

The DiMeos set out for one last “JJ Adventure” before he heads to college, but things get bumpy when the family takes an ill-advised shortcut. Maya and Kenneth’s relationship is tested when they disagree over who knows JJ’s needs best. Meanwhile, Jimmy, JJ and Dylan find fun they shouldn’t be having, and Ray tests his wilderness mettle.

EP19  P-R-O-M-P–PROMPOSAL
Mar. 22,2019
P-R-O-M-P–PROMPOSAL

Outraged that JJ’s girlfriend, Izzy, declines his invitation to prom, Dylan and Ray swing for the fences with a bold plan to make her jealous. Jimmy, Kenneth and Melanie coach Maya through accepting criticism for the good of her company, and one of the DiMeos takes a big step into a new life.

EP18  S-E– SEOUL B-R–BROTHERS
Mar. 15,2019
S-E– SEOUL B-R–BROTHERS

JJ struggles with spending his new social security benefits strictly on boring stuff. Kenneth uncovers a secret that upsets the status quo in Maya and Jimmy’s relationship. Meanwhile, Ray’s run-in with an old love threatens his chances at a Quiz Bowl championship.

EP17  S-P– SPECIAL B– BOY T-I– TIME
Mar. 08,2019
S-P– SPECIAL B– BOY T-I– TIME

Ray’s attempt to manipulate Maya over an unfulfilled promise of mother-son time backfires when she calls his bluff. JJ tries a new aide after he and Kenneth agree to spend a day apart. Meanwhile, Jimmy’s unsure how to handle Dylan’s teen angst when she invites a boy over.

EP16  W-H– WHEELCHAIR P-L– PLANET
Mar. 01,2019
W-H– WHEELCHAIR P-L– PLANET

The DiMeos come together to help JJ shoot a last-minute film for his college application, working against the clock and Maya’s own best interests. Jimmy makes an embarrassing gaffe with JJ’s beloved, and Kenneth and Ray scramble to suppress embarrassing secrets.

EP15  G-A– GAME N-I– NIGHT
Feb. 22,2019
G-A– GAME N-I– NIGHT

When Maya insists that it’s time to meet Izzy, a reluctant JJ arranges a game night for his family and new girlfriend. Ray tries to help on the big night, but his attention to detail puts a major crimp in JJ’s evening. Meanwhile, Dylan and Kenneth let their appetites get the better of them.

EP14  J-I– JIMMY V-A-L– VALENTINE
Feb. 15,2019
J-I– JIMMY V-A-L– VALENTINE

JJ’s love-match with Izzy becomes a cage match with Kenneth. Maya and Jimmy dismiss Valentine’s Day as a holiday for suckers until they find a way to profit from it. Unable to find a date to a prepaid romantic night out, Ray brings Dylan.

EP13  F-A– FASHION 4 A– ALL
Feb. 01,2019
F-A– FASHION 4 A– ALL

Maya and Melanie take their promising new fashion line to the 2019 Abilities Expo, only to walk into a room full of familiar and unfriendly faces. Ray accompanies JJ on an overnight college visit. Meanwhile, Dylan’s test scores lead her first to Mr. Powers’ office hours, then to a journey within.

EP12  O–OUR M-A-G–MAGEDDON
Jan. 25,2019
O–OUR M-A-G–MAGEDDON

Dylan is horrified to realize people see her as a mini version of Maya, and makes a point to exert her individuality. JJ and Ray each cope with their feelings for shared crush, Izzy. Meanwhile, Kenneth turns to an unwilling Jimmy for help with Joyce.

EP11  H– HEY, YOU
Jan. 18,2019
H– HEY, YOU

Maya is less than thrilled when Kenneth interferes with her business plans with Melanie. Ray begs JJ to cast him opposite his new crush, Izzy, in his next movie, which has unexpected consequences. Meanwhile, Dylan is impressed with Jimmy’s band.

EP10  R-O– ROLL M-O– MODEL
Jan. 11,2019
R-O– ROLL M-O– MODEL

JJ challenges Maya’s mentoring tactics when she takes a father and his young son with special needs under her wing. Dylan and Ray attend a teen support group for all the wrong reasons. Meanwhile, Jimmy’s gorgeous new TV sets him on a journey for self-betterment.

EP9  J-A– JAVIER’S P-A– PANTS
Jan. 04,2019
J-A– JAVIER’S P-A– PANTS

Maya lends a helping hand to frenemy Melanie and finds her life taking a surprising turn. Dylan joins the Lafayette basketball team, where her lousy sportsmanship gets results. Jimmy makes up for lost father-son time with Ray.

EP8  J-I–JINGLE T-H–THON
Dec. 14,2018
J-I–JINGLE T-H–THON

A Christmas tree fire leads Maya to tell a small lie with big consequences. Meanwhile, Ray struggles to live in Pepper’s shadow as Dylan twists the knife, and JJ encourages Kenneth to stand up to his sisters.

EP7  F-O– FOLLOW T-H-R– THROUGH
Dec. 07,2018
F-O– FOLLOW T-H-R– THROUGH

The DiMeos realize they have great intentions but lack follow-through when it comes to … everything. Vowing to change, Ray and Dylan take on government bureaucracy; Kenneth helps JJ prepare for college; and Maya tries to reconnect with Jimmy.

EP6  C-E– CELEBRITY S-U– SUITE
Nov. 16,2018
C-E– CELEBRITY S-U– SUITE

When the DiMeos land in the hospital on Thanksgiving, Maya’s determination to save the holiday leads to an uneasy truce with her rival, Melanie Hertzal; and Jimmy gets jealous when Kenneth bonds with his brother, Billy. Meanwhile, wounds from an old breakup are re-opened, but Ray finds brand-new love in an unlikely place.

EP5  S-T– STAGE MOM
Nov. 09,2018
S-T– STAGE MOM

Seeing the kids believe she exists to solely serve at their pleasure, Maya takes the stage to prove she has so much more to offer. Kenneth finds JJ a job, and JJ finds an unlikely rival. Ray goes undercover informing parents on his classmates’ social lives and gets in too deep.

EP4  N-E-- NEW JJ
Nov. 02,2018
N-E-- NEW JJ

Seeking a new outlet for her superpowers as JJ prepares for college, Maya sets her sights on a receptive Ray. JJ gets involved in a (too) high stakes poker game, while Dylan discovers what really happens after her bedtime.

EP3  I-N– INTO THE W-O– WOODS
Oct. 19,2018
I-N– INTO THE W-O– WOODS

Maya’s Halloween becomes truly terrifying when JJ attends a rave in the woods. Ray joins Dylan’s Halloween heist determined to prove he’s more than a do-gooder. Meanwhile, Jimmy and Kenneth turn the DiMeo home into the neighborhood’s haunted house.

EP2  L-O-N– LONDON (2)
Oct. 12,2018
L-O-N– LONDON (2)

Maya must choose between asking her father for money to save their house and a lasting relationship with him. Ray strives to bond with his new British family, only to discover Dylan’s the one with a surprising connection. Meanwhile, JJ shows Kenneth a good time off-the-clock, and Jimmy inadvertently finds love.

EP1  L-O-N– LONDON (1)
Oct. 05,2018
L-O-N– LONDON (1)

The DiMeos cross the pond so Maya can ask her estranged father, the challenging Martin, for a loan to save their house. Meanwhile, Jimmy puts on his “fun dad” hat to ensure JJ has a great trip, Ray digs deep to summon Californian vibes to endear himself to British girls, and Kenneth reveals a love for all things royal.

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Released: 2016-09-21 | Released Producted By: 20th Century Fox Television , ABC Studios Country: United States of America Budget: 0 Revenue: 0 Official Website: http://abc.go.com/shows/speechless
Synopsis

Maya DiMeo is a mom on a mission who will do anything for her husband, Jimmy, and kids Ray, Dylan, and JJ, her eldest son with special needs. As Maya fights injustices both real and imagined, the family works to make a new home for themselves and searches for just the right person to give JJ his “voice.”

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Minnie Driver , John Ross Bowie , Mason Cook

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Christos Tsea Finally a funny Sitcom without the awkwardness! Good writing, Good acting, a true rare gem. Laughter doesn't seem forced like other sitcoms. Give it a chance, you won't regret it i promise you.
chelsearosenthal An overview of the show: JJ uses a wheelchair and needs someone to read out what he wants to say. JJ's mom is very protective over him and loses thought on her other children while trying to make the best decisions for JJ. The basic message the episode: This episode showed the importance of family. Yes. this is met. This is a very warming episode, yet very funny and meaningful. Reactions in the episode in terms of how others perceived the person with the disability, both negative barriers and positive advocacy: Negative: When JJ's mom parked in the handicap parking space, a elderly women got offended because the car didn't have a sticker. Positive: The Man JJ's mom got in an argument with wound up being a hero/cool person for JJ in the end. Recommendation to the reader: Listen to how the mother speaks to the people around her. She has a great use of person first language, which most people don't have. Also, the song they play at the end is a great song for the scene. How might this episode/show relate directly or indirectly to providing therapeutic recreation services to individuals with disabilities? In the episode there was a fair. Ray left home without asking, leaving the family to go to the fair to find him. By going to the fair JJ was left in the car "to watch it" while everyone went to go find Ray. While JJ was in the car he saw Kenneth and said he seemed like a cool person. Kenneth is the man who got in an argument with JJ's mom by the handicap ram. By the end of the episode JJ and Kenneth were on the fair rides having a great time. What specific clip from the episode would you use to demonstrate a specific concept from the course? 18:39 - Mom has a deep conversation with Ray on the fair rides. Saying she's sorry for not making him feel important. Ray felt like no matter what he said or wanted she would only do what is best for JJ. In classes we have learned to make everyone feel important and make everyone feel included, disability or not. 19:44 - Follow your dreams and you can achieve anything you want. JJ is running for student council president. Only of the members of the community yells "This is such an open minded community" This is what we learn about in class, accepting everyone no matter what their disability is.
Kristen This show makes me literally laugh out loud. Love the guy who plays JJ's voice, Kenneth-great acting and perfect comedic timing. The comedy is not over the top and I feel the writers must have the same sense of humor as I do. Watched the episode today where the dad and Kenneth are trying to find something they have in common and it was my favorite so far.
laurenvita-28333 When first hearing that the show was about the family of a boy with cerebral palsy, the automatic response is to expect the mood of the show to be sad and/or heartbreaking. However, I found the upbeat and partly comical mood of the show to be a refreshing outlook on disability. It starts out with a seemingly "normal" family driving to get half priced breakfast before their coupon expires. When they arrive at their destination, they park in a handicapped spot without any indication on their vehicle of the necessity for use of the spot. Immediately, an older woman makes a comment about how it is unfair they use the spot, and complains about the problems she has with walking. Rather than speaking a response, the family instead opens the back door of the car, lowers the ramp, and lowers down the wheelchair of their son JJ who has cerebral palsy (immediately shutting up the older woman). This beginning scene then sets the context in which disability will be portrayed throughout the remainder of the show- light heatedly with a twinge of comic relief on a topic that makes so many people uncomfortable. Throughout the rest of the episode, the characters in the show portray the actual normalcy of disability, and how, even though it makes so many people uncomfortable (i.e. when JJ goes into his classroom for the first time and gets a standing ovation from peers he has never met before), we all need to remember that just because someone has a disability that it does not make them abnormal. The show does a great job portraying this message to its viewers. One of the most comical aspects of the show is the reactions JJ's family (as well as JJ himself) has to people' extreme kindness in reaction to his disability. The entire family find people's reactions to be absurd, and goes as far at times to mock those who treat JJ any differently. I recommend this show not only to those who know someone with disability (or has a disability themselves) but also anyone in need of some comic relief surrounding a topic that makes so many uncomfortable.