The Client List
Overview
Riley Parks navigates the complexities of her dual existence as a single mother in a traditional community and a determined entrepreneur running a risqué massage parlor. Faced with financial struggles, she juggles her responsibilities at home while embracing the chaotic and alluring world of her colleagues. As she strives to secure a better future for her family, Riley must master the art of keeping her two lives separate, all while confronting the challenges that arise from her unconventional career choice. The series explores themes of empowerment, sacrifice, and the pursuit of happiness against societal expectations.
Episodes
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1
The Rub of Sugarland
Following her husband's abandonment, Riley Parks, a housewife from Texas, finds employment at what appears to be a conventional day spa. However, she ...
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Pilot
Film critic Jay Sherman finds himself smitten with actress Valerie Fox. However, his family and friends are concerned that Valerie might be leveraging...
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2
Turn the Page
Riley discovers a phone number belonging to a mysterious woman linked to her husband's past, sparking doubts about whether he had been unfaithful befo...
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Marty's First Date
Marty brings his friend Jay to career day at school, where he finds himself infatuated with a Cuban girl named Carmen. After they go on a date, Carmen...
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3
Tough Love
Riley’s professional life begins to flourish with her recent promotion at The Rub. However, her excitement is short-lived as her daughter, Katie, b...
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3
Dial 'M' For Mother
Jay is deemed one of the least liked individuals on the planet, even ranking lower than Adolf Hitler. In an effort to boost the show's appeal, Duke tr...
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4
Miserable
Title: Captivated Plot: Feeling out of place in a city where all his friends are settling down, Jay grows increasingly despondent about his single st...
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4
Ring True
Linette takes on the role of co-chair for a Beaumont social gathering, but Riley hesitates to confront the community due to the swirling rumors abou...
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5
A Little Deb Will Do You
Eleanor is resolute about having her daughter, Margo, participate in the family tradition of the annual debutante ball. Although Margo is hesitant, sh...
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5
Try, Try Again
An awkward massage encounter sparks a connection with a charming, single client, prompting Riley to contemplate her readiness to dive back into the da...
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6
Eyes on the Prize
Title: Chasing Glory Plot: Jay marks the milestone of his 1000th episode, but the celebration falls flat as viewership declines. Desperate to improve...
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6
The Cold Hard Truth
Georgia raises the alarm for Riley and the Spa Girls when she suspects that a police raid might be imminent at The Rub of Sugar Land. At the same time...
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7
Every Doris Has Her Day
After attending a musical version of The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Jay develops a friendship with his makeup artist, Doris. As they bond, he begins to ...
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7
Life of Riley
When a colleague shares plans to elope, Riley begins to reflect on the flaws in her own marriage with Kyle. At the same time, the Curl Up & Dry Salon...
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8
Marathon Mensch
During Jay’s live show, disaster strikes when a fire breaks out in the studio, causing him to pass out. Doris comes to his aid, pulling him from the...
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8
Games People Play
Riley finds herself in a tense rivalry with her colleague Selena as Selena starts dating Evan. This new relationship causes friction, especially as Ri...
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9
Acting Up
Riley decides to explore a romantic connection with the charismatic and relentless Dr. Mark. Their sophisticated evening at a country club takes a dra...
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9
L.A. Jay
Jay receives an exciting opportunity to pen the screenplay for Ghostchasers III, prompting him to pause his show and head to Los Angeles for a taste o...
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10
Past is Prologue
Kyle makes his way back home, only to discover that Riley and the family he left behind are far from warm and inviting. At the same time, Riley is gi...
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10
Dr. Jay
Jay's boss, Duke, has created a new gadget called "Phillips-o-Vision," designed to enhance movies and make them more appealing. Jay is repulsed by thi...
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11
A Day at the Races and a Night at the Opera
After Marty doesn't succeed at his school field day, he feels downcast, prompting Jay to step in and boost his self-esteem. Jay encourages Marty to ex...
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12
Uneasy Rider
After turning down the opportunity to promote chewing tobacco on his program, Jay decides to leave his job and take up a new career as a truck driver.
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13
A Pig Boy and His Dog
In the thirteenth episode of The Critic, titled "A Pig-Boy and His Dog," the story unfolds as our protagonist navigates the ups and downs of his uniqu...
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'Till I Make It On My Own
Riley and Kyle are in the midst of a heated argument when they are unexpectedly interrupted by local officer Nathan, whose arrival brings unforeseen c...
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Sherman, Woman and Child
Jay’s ratings are struggling, and with Duke considering firing him, he’s feeling down. Things take a turn for the better when he meets Alice and h...
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2
Who's Cheatin' Who?
Riley's hidden activities at the spa come under scrutiny when Detectives Monroe and Dunbar mistakenly believe she holds crucial information about Kyle...
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Siskel & Ebert & Jay & Alice
Following Jay's presence at the Academy Awards, Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert decide to part ways. In their quest for a new partner, both of them seek t...
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3
Cowboy Up
After a car crash, Linette moves in with Riley to recuperate. Meanwhile, Evan secretly takes on a risky job to alleviate some of Riley's financial pre...
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3
Lady Hawke
When Olivia Newton Hawke, Jeremy Hawke's sister, comes to New York, Jay finds himself captivated by her charm. This newfound attraction creates tensio...
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4
My Main Trial Is Yet To Come
Selena is wary of Riley's new employee, Nikki, prompting Riley to strive for harmony amid the changing dynamics. As Riley encounters Nikki's former e...
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4
A Song for Margo
Margo’s life takes a turn when her new neighbor, Johnny Wrath, the charismatic frontman of the band "Nuns in a Blender," moves in next door. She qui...
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5
Hell on Heels
Riley is torn when she learns that Linette wants Katie to participate in the Beaumont Belles Mother/Daughter pageant, prompting her to seek advice fr...
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5
From Chunk to Hunk
Jay and Marty start to feel a bit out of shape, prompting them to sign up for a weight loss camp. Marty experiences significant weight loss, boosting ...
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6
Unanswered Prayers
Riley's world shifts when her client, Lewis Clark, reveals a link to a prominent music agent, The Wolf, reigniting her long-lost aspiration to sing. ...
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6
All the Duke's Men
After Jay assists Marty in his campaign for class president, Duke approaches him with a grander ambition: he wants Jay’s help to run for President o...
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7
I Ain’t Broke But I’m Badly Bent
Riley develops a bond with Dylan, a wealthy single father among her clients, leading her into a challenging and enticing situation. The situation bec...
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Sherman of Arabia
During Marty's sleepover, Jay is invited to share his tale about his experience during the Gulf War. He recounts his time at an Iraqi film festival, w...
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8
Heaven's Just a Sin Away
Riley faces turmoil in her marriage and work choices, prompting her and Lacey to join Georgia and Harold at church. Harold is also orchestrating a he...
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8
Frankie and Ellie Get Lost
Franklin and Eleanor mark their 40th anniversary with a vacation, but their plans take a disastrous turn when their plane crashes, leaving them strand...
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9
Dukerella
Alice feels uneasy about the visit from her sister, Miranda, who has come to New York in search of a job. She starts working at "Mattress in an Hour,"...
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9
Save a Horse, Ride a Cowboy
Riley works on welcoming Kyle back into her life, but Lacey finds it difficult to provide the support she needs. Kyle seeks Dale's assistance in secur...
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10
I Can't Believe It's a Clip Show
Jay is celebrating the 10th anniversary of his show at Carnegie Hall, featuring a selection of memorable movie clips from past episodes like Jurassic ...
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10
What Part of No
After Lacey is assaulted by a man who intrudes into Riley’s house, both Riley and Kyle feel a deep sense of guilt. Determined to uncover the identi...
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11
I Miss Back When
Lacey is grappling with the emotional fallout from her recent break-in and assault. To lift her spirits, Riley persuades her to join their high schoo...
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12
When I Say I Do
As Georgia and Harold's big day draws near, Riley is deeply involved in the wedding arrangements. Kyle is on a mission to find solutions that could e...
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13
Whatever It Takes
Riley and her colleagues at the spa lend their support to a charity golf event dedicated to veterans. During the tournament, Riley unexpectedly encou...
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14
What Kind Of Fool Do You Think I Am
Riley learns that the "client list" has gone missing and races against time to uncover the thief before her covert activities are revealed. At the sam...
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15
Wild Nights Are Calling
Driven by her urgent need to uncover the "client list," Riley embarks on a perilous journey that endangers everyone close to her, including Georgia, N...
