
It Could Be Worse
Jacob Gordon can't catch a break. A struggling actor with a personal life to match. His epic streak of bad luck just might change when he's cast in a Broadway musical; "The Ice Queen", opposite stage and screen royalty Veronica Bailey.
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Seasons
The show originally had two seasons consisting of shorter episodes (27 in total). This was also the version that was made available on Hulu. This version is no longer available and the full show can currently be streamed on the official homepage in 9 longer episodes. This is the numbering used here.
- Ep 1
1.'Give 'Em Hell For Me Kid'
01-02-201319mStruggling actor Jacob Gordon humiliates himself at an audition after a wild night of partying. His cloyish boyfriend Phillip is threatened by an audition Jacob gets for a Broadway...
- Ep 2
2.He Sounds Like A Girl
01-03-201321mJacob's dad crashes on his couch after his parents separate and the two go on an adventure in Chinatown. When Phillip puts on a one-man-show, Jacob's eccentric agent, Sam, shows in...
- Ep 3
3.Lighten Up This Is A Play
22-03-201322mJacob lands the romantic lead in 'The Ice Queen," after connecting with the show's star, Veronica Bailey. Jacob works up the courage to break it off with Phillip. Things start to h...
- Ep 4
4.Let Down Your Hair
26-03-201324mVeronica and her mysterious husband come to Jacob's housewarming party. The cast of 'The Ice Queen' moves from the rehearsal room to the theater to begin technical rehearsals. Afte...
- Ep 5
5.Terrible People
17-05-201322mWhen Phillip proves he's not going anywhere, Ben tells Jacob he's going back to Los Angeles. Sam turns Jacob's apartment into a fully-functioning agency. Veronica gives Jacob an ul...
- Ep 6
6.Uncharted Territory
17-07-201419mStruggling actor Jacob Gordon moves to Los Angeles on a prospect that instantly falls through. Jake's boyfriend Ben helps him find a west coast apartment. Sam, Jake's agent, become...
- Ep 7
7.Straight Offer
24-07-201422mWhen Ben is offered the role of a lifetime, Jacob struggles to stay supportive. He auditions for his brother- in-law's faith-based film before making a new friend, who introduces J...
- Ep 8
8.Too Much Candy
31-07-201420mJacob's growing curiosity with online promiscuity puts a riff in his relationship. He develops another persona and pushes Ben away. Jake spirals downwards.
- Ep 9
9.Fate
07-08-201429mJacob is reluctantly reunited his ex-boyfriend, Phillip. He lands a lead role in a major motion picture opposite famous movie star, Joseph Vincintelli. Sam moves out of the apartme...
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