Speechless

2016 • ABC

4.6

352 reviews

TV-PG

Rating

Eligible

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Season 3 episodes (23)

1 L-O-N--LONDON (Part One)

10/5/18

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.

2 L-O-N--LONDON (Part Two)

10/12/18

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.

3 I-N--INTO THE W-O--WOODS

10/19/18

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.

4 N-E--NEW JJ

11/2/18

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.

5 S-T--STAGE MOM

11/9/18

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.

6 C-E--CELEBRITY S-U--SUITE

11/16/18

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 (Rob Corddry). Meanwhile, wounds from an old breakup are re-opened, but Ray finds brand-new love in an unlikely place.

7 F-O--FOLLOW T-H-R--THROUGH

12/7/18

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.

8 J-I--JINGLE T-H--THON

12/14/18

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.

9 J-A-- JAVIER'S P-A--PANTS

1/4/19

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.

10 R-O--ROLL M-O--MODEL

1/11/19

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.

11 H--HEY, YOU

1/18/19

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.

12 O--OUR M-A-G--MAGEDDON

1/25/19

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.

13 F-A--FASHION 4 A--ALL

2/1/19

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.

14 J-I--JIMMY V-A-L--VALENTINE

2/15/19

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.

15 G-A--GAME N-I--NIGHT

2/22/19

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.

16 W-H--WHEELCHAIR P-L--PLANET

3/1/19

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.

17 S-P--SPECIAL B--BOY T-I--TIME

3/8/19

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.

18 S-E--SEOUL B-R--BROTHERS

3/15/19

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.

19 P-R-O-M-P--Promposal

3/22/19

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.

20 On the R-O-- Road a-G--Again

3/29/19

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.

21 S-T-A--STAIRCASE, THE

4/5/19

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.

22 U-N-R--UNREALISTIC

4/12/19

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.

101 Mother Knows Best

8/27/18

Listen to Minnie Driver as Maya DiMeo, the sarcastically funny mother in a family of kids with unique personalities and varying abilities.

About this show

A single camera comedy about a family with a special-needs child that is good at dealing with the challenges it faces and excellent at creating new ones.

Ratings and reviews

4.6

352 reviews

Ken R

January 5, 2017

The show has it moments and the idea of basing a sitcom around a very nice young man confined to a wheelchair is truly awesome. How I wish this show were in fact watchable! Hard to believe that with top-notch actors and incredibly well-timed premise, the show is really awful. Did I mention that I want to like the show? But the actual plots are, well, stupid. Just watched the one where they take a road trip and the helper decides to go to school anyway. Whoa, really bad.

13 people found this review helpful

Carol Kent

September 25, 2016

I have to admit that I was indeed speechless when I watched the pilot, but I get the idea. It is time that special needs children (and adults) are brought into the open instead of the "out of sight, out of mind" syndrome that too many people find themselves in.

26 people found this review helpful

Vic Tomelden

May 4, 2020

I am 19 and I have Ataxic CP, I absolutely love this show and I think it is awesome. What I like about Micah Fowler (JJ) is that he lives in NJ and he graduated high school at 19. I live in NY and graduated high school at 19. Me and Micah were also born in the same year. We also both play sled hockey (different teams of course) I hope that I get to meet Micah Fowler (and the rest of the cast of speechless) because it would be really cool to meet all of them.

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