Somebody Somewhere, a new HBO series starring Bridget Everett, is out on Sunday, January 16. The new comedy series follows the story of Sam, "a true Kansan" who struggles to fit "the hometown mold," according to HBO.
"As Sam grapples with loss and acceptance, singing is her saving grace and leads her on a journey to discover herself and a community of outsiders who don't fit in but don't give up, showing that finding your people, and finding your voice, is possible. Anywhere. Somewhere," the television network says.
How Many Episodes of 'Somebody Somewhere' Are There?
The new show has seven episodes, according to IMDb. The first episode will be released on January 16 at 10:30 p.m. local time and will be available to stream on HBO Max.
New episodes of the show will be released weekly on HBO, according to RollingStone.
Somebody Somewhere.
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HBO Release Schedule in Full for January 2022
Below are the dates for other new releases by HBO in January, according to the network's website.
Upcoming HBO Series Premieres
Real Time with Bill Maher
The live one-hour talk series featuring roundtable discussions with Maher kicks off its 20th season at 10 p.m. local time on January 21.
Back on the Record with Bob Costas
The show hosted by the legendary broadcaster and 28-time Emmy-winner features in-depth interviews with the biggest names in sports and entertainment. The series returns for a second season on January 21 at 11 p.m. local time.
The Gilded Age
The period drama set in the American Gilded Age, starring Carrie Coon, Cynthia Nixon, Christine Baranski and others, premieres on January 24 at 9 p.m. local time.
Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel
The monthly magazine broadcast hosted by the Emmy Award-winning journalist and broadcaster features "unchartered investigative pieces and in-depth profiles" of figures across the sports world. The series returns for its 28th season on January 25 at 10 p.m. local time.
Recent HBO Series Premieres
Euphoria
The drama series following a group of high school students in a world of "drugs, sex, trauma and social media" began its second season on January 9 at 9 p.m. local time.
The Righteous Gemstones
The second season of the comedy series about a famed televangelist family sees them "threatened by outsiders from both the past and present who wish to destroy their empire," according to HBO. The new season premiered on January 9 at 10 p.m. local time.
New Movie Release Dates on HBO Max
January 22: Nobody
January 24: Alvin and the Chipmunks
January 27: Malignant
January 28: The Hangover Part III
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