GLOW (TV series)

GLOW was an American comedy-drama television series created by Liz Flahive and Carly Mensch. The series revolved around a fictionalization of the characters and gimmicks of the 1980s syndicated women's professional wrestling circuit, the Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling (or GLOW). The first season consisted of 10 episodes, and was released via Netflix on June 23, 2017.
Because of the 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic Netflix canceled the show before it could finish production on a fourth season. 
==Premise==
Set in 1980s Los Angeles, Ruth Wilder, a struggling actress, receives an invitation for an audition along with 12 other women in a fledgling professional wrestling promotion called the Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling (GLOW).
==Cast==
*Alison Brie as Ruth Wilder
*Betty Gilpin as Debbie Eagan
*Marc Maron as Sam Sylvia
*Britney Young as Carmen Wade
*Sydelle Noel as Cherry Bang
*Britt Baron as Justine
*Jackie Tohn as Melrose
*Kimmy Gatewood as Stacey
*Rebekka Johnson as Dawn
*Kate Nash as Rhonda
*Sunita Mani as Arthie
*Kia Stevens as Tammé
*Gayle Rankin as Sheila the She Wolf
*Ellen Wong as Jenny
*Chris Lowell as Sebastian “Bash” Howard
*Alex Rich as Florian
==Episodes==
===Series overview===
Season	Season	Episodes	Originally aired	Originally aired
Season	Season	Episodes	Season premiere 	Season finale
 	1 	10 	 	
 	2 	10 	 	
 	3 	10 	 	
===Season 1 (2017)===
 	 	Title 	Original air date	Notes
1 	1 	"Pilot" 	June 23, 2017 	Desperate to jump-start her career, struggling actress Ruth heads to a casting call at an LA gym -- and quickly realizes it's not a typical audition.
2 	2 	"Slouch. Submit." 	June 23, 2017 	Cherry tries to whip the final group into shape, while Sam sets out in pursuit of a star for his show. Ruth acts out an uncomfortable scene.
3 	3 	"The Wrath of Kuntar" 	June 23, 2017 	Sam's flashy young producer drops in and whisks the girls off to Malibu to party. But artistic differences soon threaten to spoil the fun.
4 	4 	"The Dusty Spur" 	June 23, 2017 	With just five weeks left to crank out a show, Sam and Bash move the ladies into a motel. Ruth struggles to nail down a memorable character.
5 	5 	"Debbie Does Something" 	June 23, 2017 	Debbie attends her first wrestling match and has a major epiphany. Meanwhile, Ruth finally finds the inspiration for her alter ego.
6 	6 	"This Is One of Those Moments"	June 23, 2017 	Sam searches for the perfect "heel" to fight Debbie, but she's tough to please. To hone her act, Ruth tags along with Gregory to a family function.
7 	7 	"Live Studio Audience" 	June 23, 2017 	As the women prepare for their first live match, Debbie and Ruth seek outside help with their moves, and Rhonda gives Sam a good-luck gift.
8 	8 	"Maybe It's All The Disco" 	June 23, 2017 	Jenny whips up a party for Sheila's birthday while Sam Helps Ruth deal with a new complication in her personal life. Mark changes his tune with Debbie.
9 	9 	"The Liberal Chokehold" 	June 23, 2017 	With the show's future in jeopardy, Bash and the ladies search for creative ways to drum up cash. A pair of revelations leaves Sam reeling.
10	10	"Money's in the Chase" 	June 23, 2017 	On the day of the big taping, Sam attends to unfinished personal business, while Ruth scrambles to make last-minute changes to the lineup.
===Season 2 (2018)===
 	 	Title 	Original air date	Notes
11	1 	Viking Funeral 	June 29, 2018 	Nerves run high as the ladies return to work and meet a new cast member. To boost morale, Ruth takes the gang on a raucous outing to the mall.
12	2 	Candy of the Year 	June 29, 2018 	The ladies get creative when Sam forces them to compete for airtime. Debbie discovers the producer life isn't quite what she'd hoped.
13	3 	Concerned Women of America	June 29, 2018 	Ruth connects with a fellow film lover and helps Debbie cook up a PSA to appease an angry women's group. Cherry struggles on the set of her new show.
14	4 	Mother of All Matches 	June 29, 2018 	On the day of the big match between Welfare Queen and Liberty Belle, Tamme visits her son at Stanford, and Debbie hits an emotional wall.
15	5 	Perverts Are People, Too 	June 29, 2018 	A request from the network puts the producers on edge, the wrestlers capitalize on their growing fan base, and Ruth receives a surprising invitation.
16	6 	Work the Leg 	June 29, 2018 	Facing new competition, the women vow to amp up their wrestling. A startling discovery changes Sam's outlook on the show.
17	7 	Nothing Shattered 	June 29, 2018 	After an injury on set, Sam and the wrestlers rush to the hospital and wait anxiously for news. A Long-simmering feud finally boils over.
18	8 	The Good Twin 	June 29, 2018 	It's the moment you've been waiting for: A straight-to-the airwaves episode of "GLOW," complete with dream sequences, music videos, and epic wrestling.
19	9 	Rosalie 	June 29, 2018 	As the ladies begin to plan for life after the show, Justine's mom show's up on Sam's doorstep, and Bash and Debbie scheme to woo buyers at a TV expo.
20	10	Every Potato Has a Receipt	June 29, 2018 	Wedding bells are ringing as the wrestlers step through the ropes for the big finale. But last-minute twists catch everyone off guard.
===Season 3 (2019)===
 	 	Title 	Original air date	Notes
21	1 	Up, Up, Up 	August 9, 2019 	Hours before GLOW's opening show at the Fan-Tan casino in Las Vegas, a national tragedy unfolds on TV, leaving everyone spooked.
22	2 	Hot Tub Club 	August 9, 2019 	On a day off, Sam teaches Ruth to gamble, Bash struggles to take care of an ailing Rhonda, and Arthie and Yolanda face an intimate dilemma.
23	3 	Desert Pollen 	August 9, 2019 	Fed up with the ladies' sloppy performances and lack of training, Cherry takes them to a showgirl dance class, which stokes Debbie's insecurities.
24	4 	Say Yes 	August 9, 2019 	A visit form Russell puts Ruth on edge. Bash hires a magician to spice up the show. Sheila forges ahead with her acting and finds a new idol.
25	5 	Freaky Tuesday 	August 9, 2019 	Tamme's back problems lead to a major shake-up in the ring. An offer to produce the show divides the producers. Justine asks Sam to read her screenplay.
26	6 	Outward Bound 	August 9, 2019 	A camping trip in the deserts canyons outside Vegas spirals into a night of soul-searching, bitter showdowns and bombshell revelations.
27	7 	Hollywood Homecoming 	August 9, 2019 	Sam takes Justine to meet with studio execs, Birdies arrives in Las Vegas to spend time with her daughter-in-law, and Debbie makes a new friend.
28	8 	Keep Ridin 	August 9, 2019 	As Ruth grapples with major doubts about her path in life, Bash and Rhonda go on a spending spree, and Cherry and Carmen pick up a new side gig.
29	9 	The Libertines 	August 9, 2019 	Ruth heads to LA for her big audition, Debbie helps Bobby take the Libertine Ball to the next level, and Rhonda plots to rekindle Bash's interest.
30	10	A Very GLOW Christmas	August 9, 2019 	With morale running low, Carmen convinces the team to perform "A Christmas Carol" in the ring. Debbie and bash strike up an unlikely new partnership.
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==External links==
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* GLOW Wiki
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