Genres
Networks
Prime Video
Created By
Theresa Margaret Ryan
Successful People
Overview
Chet & Laura, a songwriting duo in their tenth year of trying to make it, start to realize their chances of success may have already passed them by.
Key Crew
Producer: Melissa Dean, Artie O'Daly, Theresa Margaret Ryan
Top Cast
Artie O'Daly
Chet
Theresa Margaret Ryan
Laura
Seasons
Season 1 (2016)
Chet and Laura have spent ten years trying to make it as songwriters. After meeting a younger and highly successful songwriter at a networking event, pregnant Laura and socially-awkward Chet try new, last-ditch tactics to try to make it in an effort to become the one thing they've never been: Successful People.
8 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1: Successful People Are A$$holes
2016-03-15While at a networking event, Laura and Chet, an unsuccessful songwriting duo, meet a young, successful songwriter who reignites Laura's passion for her dream.
Runtime: N/A minEpisode 2: Successful People Were Voted Least Likely To Succeed
2016-03-22Laura meets up with her high school friend, Jake, who thinks her pregnancy is spelling the end to her songwriting dreams.
Runtime: N/A minEpisode 3: Successful People Have Vision Boards
2016-03-29Laura discovers Chet's vision board, revealing his desire to make gay friends.
Runtime: N/A minEpisode 4: Successful People Get Hammered And Still Function
2016-04-05Laura and Chet take a meeting with a high-powered agent the morning after all-night partying.
Runtime: N/A minEpisode 5: Successful People Have Stylists
2016-04-12Laura and Chet get made over by a stylist with unique ideas on how to stand out on a red carpet.
Runtime: N/A minEpisode 6: Successful People Step & Repeat
2016-04-19Laura and Chet crash a red carpet in an attempt to get their picture in Us Weekly, and discover a former fellow songwriter working the event.
Runtime: N/A minEpisode 7: Successful People Talk About How Much Time Has Passed
2016-04-26After their failure at the red carpet, Chet tells Laura he's ready to give up, when they run into a high school acquaintance who's never worked a day in her life.
Runtime: N/A minEpisode 8: Successful People Keep Other People From Being Successful
2016-05-03Laura and Chet audition for Rihanna's manager and producer.
Runtime: N/A min
Season 2 (2017)
After ten years of trying, Chet and Laura finally get a songwriting deal... on the same day Laura gives birth. The double whammy causes Laura to struggle to balance her priorities, while Chet begins to seek connection in the world of casual hook-ups for the first time. But everything could change when high school friend Kimberly realizes there's more to Chet and Laura than they've ever believed.
8 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1: Successful People Keep Their Eyes On The Prize
2017-09-17Laura goes into labor minutes after signing a songwriting deal. Chet gets life advice from Laura's doctor and tests it out on the nurse.
Runtime: N/A minEpisode 2: Successful People Know How To Slut
2017-09-17Chet attempts to hook up with a stranger, but uses Laura to delay the proceedings when he gets nervous.
Runtime: N/A minEpisode 3: Successful People Hear What They Want To Hear
2017-09-17Kimberly tries to start an affair with Chet and discovers a secret talent in Laura.
Runtime: N/A minEpisode 4: Successful People Tap Hidden Talents
2017-09-17While meeting with Frank, Chet and Laura run into a familiar face. Kimberly pitches Chet and Laura as artists.
Runtime: N/A minEpisode 5: Successful People Give Up On Their Dreams
2017-09-17Chet takes a temp job, where his boss empathizes with his struggling songwriter lifestyle. Laura has an uncomfortable meeting with a publicist.
Runtime: N/A minEpisode 6: Successful People Are Gay Icons
2017-09-17Laura and Chet shoot their first music video, but Laura's new motherhood causes her to have reservations. Kimberly announces they need a band name.
Runtime: N/A minEpisode 7: Successful People Do Drag
2017-09-17After a hit performance at a local club, Laura and Chet receive surprising news from Kimberly - and discover they know their Lyft driver.
Runtime: N/A minEpisode 8: Successful People Keep It Real
2017-09-17Chet takes a depressed Laura to their old college hangout, where they get some hard truths from Amy .
Runtime: N/A minVideos
SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE | Season One (Teaser Trailer)
