'Better Things' Season 4: Release date, plot, cast and all you need to know about the FX comedy-drama

The semi-autobiographical show based on actor-producer Pamela Adlon's life will start its fourth season in March
PUBLISHED FEB 21, 2020
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Premiering in the fall of 2016, 'Better Things on FX followed the lives of a single mother, Sam Fox and her three daughters. Created by Pamela Adlon (who plays Sam) and Louis CK, the show has been nominated for multiple Emmys and won the Peabody Award in 2017. The show is semi-autobiographical and is based on Adlon's life.

Now, the show is set to premiere its Season 4 on FX soon. Read on to know more details about the upcoming season.

Release date

The fourth season will premiere on FX on March 5.

Plot

'Better Things' follows the life of Sam Fox, an actress, as she raises her three children. Balancing her life as a mother and an actress, Sam goes through many hurdles. Her three children are Max, the volatile and angry eldest daughter; Frankie, the androgynous middle child and Olivia, the adorable and sweet-hearted youngest daughter.

Few details are available about the upcoming season, but a trailer for the season shows Sam's daughters trying to set up a dating profile for their mother. Initially reluctant, Sam finally gives in to her daughter's wishes and it looks like Sam is ready to get back in the dating world.

Cast

Pamela Adlon

Pamela Adlon (Getty Images)

Pamela Adlon is a voice actress, screenwriter, producer and director known for her work on 'King on the Hill', 'Recess' and 'Californication'. She plays the role of Sam Fox.

Mikey Madison

Mikey Madison (Getty Images)

Mikey Madison is an actress best known for her roles in 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood' and 'Better Things'. She plays the role of Max Fox.

Hannah Alligood

Hannah Alligood (Getty Images)

Hannah Alligood is an actress known for her roles in 'Power' and 'Paper Towns'. She plays the role of Frankie Fox.

Olivia Edward

Olivia Edward (Getty Images)

Olivia Edward is an actress known for her role in 'Better Things'. She plays the role of Duke Fox.

Showrunner

Pamela Adlon

Adlon, who created the show with Louis CK, serves as executive producer and showrunner.

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