The first season of Big Mouth, an American adult animated coming-of-age sitcom created by Andrew Goldberg, Nick Kroll, Mark Levin, and Jennifer Flackett, premiered on Netflix on September 29, 2017.[1] The series centers on teens based on Kroll and Goldberg's upbringing in suburban New York, with Kroll voicing his fictional younger self. Big Mouth explores puberty while "embrac[ing] a frankness about the human body and sex."[2]

Big Mouth
Season 1
Season 1 promotional poster
Starring
No. of episodes10
Release
Original networkNetflix
Original releaseSeptember 29, 2017 (2017-09-29)
Season chronology
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List of episodes

Cast and characters

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Main

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Recurring

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Guest

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Episodes

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TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
11"Ejaculation"Joel MoserNick Kroll & Andrew Goldberg & Jennifer Flackett & Mark LevinSeptember 29, 2017 (2017-09-29)
The days before the Bridgeton Middle School dance, Nick Birch accidentally sees his best friend Andrew Glouberman's penis and attempts to avoid telling Andrew about it. Jealous of Andrew's penis, Nick fights with Andrew and believes he is taking an older girl to the dance, until she turns him down and embarrasses him at the dance. Andrew's Hormone Monster won't leave him alone, and convinces him to masturbate at inappropriate times. Jessi tells Nick that she likes him, and the two have their first kiss together. Nick and Andrew reconcile at the end of the dance. Later, at a new sleepover, Nick sees Andrew's Hormone Monster (who insists he is not a "puberty fairy") leaving his room, whom Andrew had originally assumed to be his imaginary friend.
22"Everybody Bleeds"Bryan FrancisKelly GaluskaSeptember 29, 2017 (2017-09-29)
On a school trip to the Statue of Liberty, Jessi Glaser gets her period. Meanwhile, Nick and Jessi attempt to enjoy the perks of being a couple.
33"Am I Gay?"Mike L. MayfieldJoe WengertSeptember 29, 2017 (2017-09-29)
A trailer for the latest Dwayne Johnson movie has Andrew questioning his sexual orientation. Meanwhile, Jessi and Nick break up.
44"Sleepover: A Harrowing Ordeal of Emotional Brutality"Joel MoserJess Dweck & Victor QuinazSeptember 29, 2017 (2017-09-29)
Nick and Andrew sleep over at their weird magician friend, Jay Bilzarian's house. Meanwhile, Jessi and Missy Foreman-Greenwald have a sleepover with popular girls Devin and Lola.
55"Girls Are Horny Too"Bryan FrancisEmily AltmanSeptember 29, 2017 (2017-09-29)
For a school book report, a popular romance novel becomes trendy among the middle schoolers, and even Andrew's romantically challenged parents. Meanwhile, inspired by the book, Jessi decides to get a new bra.
66"Pillow Talk"Mike L. MayfieldPeter A. KnightSeptember 29, 2017 (2017-09-29)
Jay stays home from school when the pillow he has intercourse with, Pam, becomes pregnant. Meanwhile, Nick and Andrew play hooky to visit Nick's girl friend from camp in the city.
77"Requiem for a Wet Dream"Joel MoserDuffy BoudreauSeptember 29, 2017 (2017-09-29)
During preparations for the science fair, Andrew and Missy start to go out. Meanwhile, Jessi and Matthew, the school's resident gay kid, decide to do their project on how sad Jay's life is as a magician.
88"The Head Push"Bryan FrancisEmily Altman & Jennifer Flackett & Mark LevinSeptember 29, 2017 (2017-09-29)
At a high school play cast party, Jay brings some kid booze and Nick attempts to hook up with an older girl.
99"I Survived Jessi's Bat Mitzvah"Mike L. MayfieldKelly GaluskaSeptember 29, 2017 (2017-09-29)
Tensions are high at Jessi's bat mitzvah.
1010"The Pornscape"Joel MoserGil OzeriSeptember 29, 2017 (2017-09-29)
Andrew finds his way in the land of internet porn. Meanwhile, Jessi and Jay decide to become runaways.

Reception

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Critical response

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Big Mouth has received critical acclaim since its release. On Rotten Tomatoes, the first season has an approval rating of 100% based on 23 reviews, with an average rating of 8.10 out of 10. The website's critics consensus reads, "Big Mouth's simplistic animation and scatological humor belie its finely sketched characters and smart, empathetic approach to the messiness of adolescence."[3] On Metacritic, it holds a rating of 80 out of 100, based on six critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[4][5]

Accolades

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Year Award Category Nominee(s) Result Ref.
2018 Annie Awards Best General Audience Television/Broadcast Production Big Mouth (for "Am I Gay?") Nominated [6]
Primetime Emmy Awards Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics Mark Rivers (for "Totally Gay") Nominated [7]

References

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  1. ^ Farley, Rebecca (August 23, 2017). "Exclusive: Meet The Hormone Monster, The Personification Of Puberty In Big Mouth". Refinery29. Retrieved August 23, 2017.
  2. ^ Grisar, PJ (October 15, 2018). "Netflix's 'Big Mouth' Is Boldly Jewish". The Forward.
  3. ^ "Big Mouth: Season 1". Metacritic. Fandom, Inc. Retrieved May 8, 2022.
  4. ^ "Big Mouth: Season 1". Metacritic. Fandom, Inc. Retrieved May 8, 2022.
  5. ^ "Big Mouth – Season 1". Metacritic. Archived from the original on October 2, 2022. Retrieved September 29, 2017.
  6. ^ Giardina, Carolyn (February 3, 2018). "2018 Annie Award Winners: Complete List". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on March 2, 2019. Retrieved March 2, 2019.
  7. ^ "Nominees/Winners". Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. Archived from the original on July 12, 2018. Retrieved March 2, 2019.