Work in Progress
A 45-year-old self-identified fat, queer dyke’s misfortune and despair unexpectedly lead her to a vibrantly transformative relationship.
For Your Consideration
Outstanding Comedy Series
Executive Producers: Abby McEnany, Tim Mason, Lilly Wachowski, Lawrence Mattis, Josh Adler, Ashley Berns, Julia Sweeney, Tony Hernandez
Supervising Producer: Jacqueline “JJ” Ingram
Producer: John Skidmore
Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series
Tim Mason, Director
Episode 108, “3, 2, 1”
OUTSTANDING CASTING FOR A COMEDY SERIES
Jennifer Rudnicke, CSA
Mickie Paskal, CSA
AJ Links, CSA
Outstanding Cinematography for a Single Camera Series (Half-Hour)
Michael Ognisanti, Director of Photography
Episode 107, “14 (Pt. 2), 12, 11, 10”
Outstanding Contemporary Costumes
Jennifer Salim, Costume Designer
Kathleen O’Connor, Costume Supervisor
Episode 102, “176, 172, 171”
Outstanding Contemporary Hairstyling
Rukey Styles, Hair Department Head
Eadra Brown, Key Hairstylist
Mary E. Buono, Additional Hair
Roxanne R. Dunigan, Additional Hair
Chantelle Branch, Additional Hair
Episode 106, “15, 14 (Pt. 1)”
Outstanding Contemporary Makeup
Nikki Greene, Makeup Department Head
Libby Knapp, Key Makeup Artist
Episode 108, “3, 2, 1”
Outstanding Music Composition for a Series (Original Dramatic Score)
Ethan Stoller, Music by
Episode 106, “15, 14 (Pt. 1)”
Outstanding Music Supervision
Brienne Rose, Music Supervisor
Episode 107, “24 (pt. 2), 12, 11, 10”
Outstanding Production Design for a Narrative Program (Half-Hour)
Merjie Veski, Production Designer
Patrick McGee, Art Director
Ashley Irons, Set Decorator
Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing for a Comedy Series
Mike Berg, Edited by
Joseph Jett Sally, Edited by
Episode 108, “3, 2, 1”
Outstanding Sound Editing for a Comedy or Drama Series (Half- Hour)
John Wong, Supervising Sound Editor
Kendall Barron, Sound Effects Editor
Kaitlyn Heffron, Dialogue Editor
Jeremy Zussman, Foley Editor
Jason Neumann, ADR Editor
Ethan Stoller, Music Editor
Jeremy Zussman, Foley Artist
Episode 102, “176, 172, 171”
Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Comedy or Drama Series (Half- Hour)
Jesse McAlpin, Production Sound Mixer
John Wong, Re-recording Mixer
Episode 103, “162”
Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series
Abby McEnany & Tim Mason, Written by
Pilot, “180 Almonds”
Abby McEnany, Written by
Tim Mason, Written by
Lilly Wachowski, Written by
Episode 108, “3, 2, 1”
“marvelous… brutally funny… one of the great surprises of 2020”
– The Hollywood Reporter
“whip-smart… provocative.. hilarious… one of the breakout new TV series of 2020”
– The Chicago Sun-Times
“A remarkably solid debut from a comedian who knows her own voice”
– Variety
“Tightly, smartly written…. Tender and funny”
– The Wall Street Journal
“has radically reshaped what queer stories can look like on TV, blowing the competition out of the water with its sharp black comedy, lovable trans characters, and refreshingly unfiltered take on mental illness, body image, and gender non-conformity…so damn brilliant.”
– Indiewire
“The best show of the past year…”
– Buzzfeed
“…you should be watching.”
– The Cut
“Darkly Funny Coming of Middle Age”
– NPR
“…has gallows humor, smart writing…”
– Vox
“at a time when every series is struggling to stand out and make a mark, Work in Progress does so quietly, beautifully, effortlessly”
– TV Line
ABBY MCENANY
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series
“McEnany is a discovery, a fresh voice in queer comedy”
– TV Guide
THEO GERMAINE
as Chris
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
JULIA SWEENEY
as Julia
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
“Germaine….is so ridiculously charming in the role…”
– Variety
"WEIRD AL" YANKOVIC
as Al
Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series
Episode 103, “162
KARIN ANGLIN
as Alison
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
CELESTE PECHOUS
as Campbell
Outstanding Supporting Acress in a Comedy Series
S1 E1 | "180 Almonds"
Abby begins an existential life evaluation. Series premiere.
S1 E1 | "176, 172, 171"
Abby feels out of place when Chris takes her to a ‘queer wonderland.’
S1 E3 | "162"
Abby and Chris have a Bacchanalian day of multiple meals.
S1 E4 | "161, 153, 137, 122, 106, 104, 102 (We're Still Counting Almonds.)"
Abby navigates public restrooms at a Dolly Parton concert.
S1 E5 | "66, 65, 64, 62"
A medical emergency brings Abby and Campbell’s friendship into focus.
S1 E6 | "15, 14 (pt. 1)"
Edward and Carol Lynn wed, and Abby violates Chris’ one request.
S1 E7 | "14 (pt. 2), 12, 11, 10"
Abby confesses the truth to Chris after a painting puts her in a trance.
S1 E8 | "3, 2, 1"
Abby attends Julia’s This American Life show. Season finale