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Big Mouth
Season 1
Starring	Nick Kroll John Mulaney Jessi Klein Jason Mantzoukas Fred Armisen Maya Rudolph Jenny Slate Andrew Rannells Richard Kind Paula Pell
No. of episodes	10
Release
Original network	Netflix
Original release	29 September 2017 (2017-09-29)

Season 1 Summary

In season 1 of Big Mouth, we are introduced to the students of Bridgeton Middle School of Westchester County NY. We watch as these children navigate their way through puberty, how factors such as gender identity, race, religion, sexuality and home life contribute to their transition into adulthood and how they cope in their daily lives with the help and hinderance of their many personified hormones.

Season 1 sets us up with introductions to different main characters such as Nick Birch, Maury the hormone monster, Lola Scumpy, Coach Steve (and many more) all voiced by Nick Kroll, Andrew Glouberman voiced by John Mulaney, Jessi Glaser voiced by Jessi Klein, Missy Foreman voiced by Jenny Slate (in seasons 1-3) and Jay Bilzerian voiced by Jason Mantzoukas.

Each character is faced with problems due to the inevitable pursuit of Puberty. The character Nick Birch is weighed down with self-confidence issues as he realises he is behind many of his classmates, while best friend Andrew struggles to keep up with his rapidly changing body and feelings due to his comical yet sexually frustrated hormone monster.

The show tackles issues such as inequality, as Jessi Glaser fights to make sure the boys of Bridgton Middle School know that ‘Girls are horny too’ and topics such as coercion and the practice of consent as Missy Foreman is conflicted after witnessing a disturbing situation.

Throughout season 1 we get to see a group of friends begin to change and develop not just within their bodies but also with their friendships and their homelives.

Season 1 Themes

Season 1 of Big Mouth covers a variety of different themes from different perspectives, with each character facing new challenges and difficulties.

Puberty

The main theme of season 1 is the changes the characters go through as they begin to move into their teenage years and face the beginning stages of puberty. The show describes how everyone develops at different rates and how everyone can develop different characteristics depending on sex and genes.

Love and Relationships

As Nick and Jessi find themselves pressured into a relationship they both are unsure about, Big Mouth shows the struggle of young love, peer pressure and the struggle of going along with the crowd in order to fit in.

Sexuality

Big Mouth shows many characters that confidently identify with different sexuality's while also naturally presenting characters that are finding it hard to define who they are and are questioning themselves as they grow and change.

Safe Sex & Consent

Whilst poking fun at the often embarrassing and taboo talks surrounding sex and intimacy, Big Mouth also includes many discussions surrounding practicing safe sex, using contraceptives and the importance of consent.

Addiction

In the finale episode of Big Mouth season 1 we see character Andrew Glouberman struggle with a porn addiction, the show describes how Andrew is finally able to manage his addiction and find healthy ways of coping with and controlling his urges.

Episode Summaries

Season 1, Episode Summaries

Episode Title	Release Date	Summary/ Plot
Episode 1: Ejaculation	29/09/2017	Andrew falls under the spell of a randy Hormone Monster, while Nick becomes obsessed with the lack of changes in his body. Nick discovers it is natural to develop at different stages, and his time will eventually come.
Episode 2: Everybody Bleeds	29/09/2017	The students at Bridgeton Middle School go on a field trip to the Statue of Liberty. Nick and Jessi learn to navigate the intricacies of their budding coupledom, following this, Jessi starts her period. Jessi discovers that becoming a woman isn't as magical as it has been made out to be however, she finds comfort in her new level of maturity.
Episode 3: Am I Gay	29/09/2017	Andrew questions his sexuality when a movie trailer causes an unexpected arousal. An awkward dinner leaves Jessi and Nick in an uncomfortable situation. The students discover that they want certain things within a relationship, helping them move forward in their search for love.
Episode 4: Sleepover: A Harrowing Ordeal of Emotional Brutality	29/09/2017	The boys head to Jay's house for an overnight stay where they plan to play a new video game, and Jessi hosts a sleepover with the most popular girls in school. Both sleepovers face drama that shape their view on friendship.
Episode 5: Girls Are Horny Too	29/09/2017	The boys learn an unexpected lesson about girls when a novel evokes a sexual awakening amongst the female students (and parents). The novel leads Jessi in particular to explore her own sexuality. The developing teen boys discover that everyone gets arouses, even girls, thus normalizing the feeling.
Episode 6: Pillow Talk	29/09/2017	Andrew reluctantly goes with Nick on trip to New York City to meet Nick's old camp crush. Jay and his pillow face a difficult decision when their relationship sees an unexpected development. The boys learn the struggles of 'forbidden love' and the importance of using contraception/ protection when partaking in sexual relations.
Episode 7: Requiem for a Wet Dream	29/09/2017	As Andrew and Missy work together on a project for the science fair, the Hormone Monster threatens to break out of control and Andrew struggles to keep him in line. Andrew begins to understand just how out of control Maury is as he ruins his relationship with Missy. He realizes he must make some changes in regard to his uncontrollable arousal.
Episode 8: The Head Push	29/09/2017	While hidden in a cupboard, Andrew and Missy observe a troubling event involving Nick's sister Leah. Nick faces complications in romance, and Leah hosts a party for the drama kids. The teens learn the importance of consent and not pressuring others.
Episode 9: I Survived Jessi's Bat Mitzvah	29/09/2017	Jessi's Bat Mitzvah is an unforgettable nightmare; Andrew and Missy continue their relationship in secret, and after a day of family disputes, Jessi makes a shocking discovery about her mother. Jessi discovers that adulthood is more complication than teen hood; and Andrew and Missy discover the struggles of maintaining a romantic relationship.
Episode 10: The Pornscape	29/09/2017	Andrew discovers an interesting solution to his sorrows and runs into trouble when it escalates into an addiction. Coach Steve's lack of alibi makes him a person of interest in a murder investigation. Andrew learns the importance of finding and maintaining healthy coping mechanisms that do not damage him further.

Cast and Crew

Season 1 Directors

• Bryan Francis
• Joel Moser
• Mike L. Mayfield
• Mark Levin

Cast

Voice Actor	Character/ characters
Nick Kroll	Nicholas Arsenio "Nick" Birch - a teenage boy, living with is open-minded parents. Nick is known as a 'late-bloomer' as, compared to the rest of his friends, as he is physically less developed in terms of puberty. He struggles with his appearance and is ability to appear 'masculine', as he believes his father is not the best role model for him. Maurice the Hormone Monster "Maury" - a monster who follows Andrew and is the cause/ reason behind his sexual desires, which are always inappropriately timed. He is also seen working with Nick, Jay and Matthew. Coach Steve - the middle school gym teacher who is shown to be quite child-like and irresponsible. He is the only character that is unaffected by the Shame Wizard. Rick the Hormone Monster - an old and haggard monster who follows Coach Steve and Nick. He retires after Coach Steve loses his virginity, leaving Tyler as Nick's new hormone monster. He once again becomes Nick's hormone monster after Nick and Connie part ways. Lola Ugfuglio Skumpy - is a popular girl who is constantly worried over the security of her social status and is in constant need of approval from her best friend Devin. She is shown to be short-tempered, emotional and angry. Nick Starr - the future Nick, the host of a game show who lives alone with a robot friend. Minor Characters - the Statue of Liberty, a ladybug, various tampons, a webcam girl, and many, many more.
John Mulaney	Andrew Glouberman - Nick's best-friend who spends too much time masturbating. He is from a Jewish family, who are dysfunctional. With the help of Maury, he is able to navigate his way through puberty. In season 1 he discovers he is not gay, however, there is many hints towards his potential bisexuality. Minor Characters - Mint, Grandpa Andrew, Babe the Blue Ox, and Detective Florez.
Jessi Klein	Jessica Cobian "Jessi" Glaser - she is close friends of both Nick and Andrew, and is known to be intelligent, but sarcastic. She kisses Nick, but has many make-out sessions with Jay. She is also Jewish, as portrayed in the episode "I Survived Jessi's Bat Mitzvah". Klein also voices possible ancestor of Jessi's, Margaret Daniels.
Jason Mantzoukas	Jayzerian Ricflairian "Jay" Bilzerian - who is obsessed with magic and sex. He has frequent sexual relations with pillows, bathmats, couch cusions, etc. Jay's two older brothers, Kurt and Val, often bully him. His dad is a divorce lawyer, and Jay has a habit of quoting his law commercials, which is friends tell him to stop doing. He appears to be neglected by his mother, who is mostly seen locked away in a room on her own away from her children. Guy Bilzerian - Jay's father, divorce lawyer, and landlord of an all-men motel known as "Guy-Town". His law commercials are well-known amongst the community. Minor Characers - the ghost of Socrates.
Fred Armisen	Elliot Birch - Nick's father, he is a doctor and tells frequent inappropriate stories. He is often portrayed as sensitive with a feminine side, which Nick is mostly embarrassed of. Minor Characters - ghost of Antonin Scalia, a bus driver, Stavros, and Bob the Hormone Monster.
Maya Rudolph	Connie the Hormone Monstress (Constance LaCienega) - follows Jessie (occasionally Missy) and encourages them to live out their wildest desires. She encourages Jessi's hormones, and supports her when lashing against her parents. Diana Birch - Nick's mother. She is very open-minded, sensitive and attempts to play the 'bad-cop' when Nick is in trouble. Bonrad "Bonnie" LaCienega - Connie's twin sister, and Leah's hormone monster. She is more uptight and strongly dislikes Maury. Minor Characters - bathmat, the ghosts of Elizabeth Taylor and Whitney Houston, Principle Barren, Miss Clinkscales, Ellington's piano teacher, Gayle King, and Missy's aunt.
Jenny Slate	Melissa "Missy" Foreman-Greenwald - she is intelligent, nerdy and frequent target of Andrews affection. She has trouble relating to her peers as her parents gave her a sheltered upbringing and she is generally naive.
Andrew Rannells	Matthew Macdel - he is the openly gay student with a passion for drama and gossip. Although struggling with his own sexuality, he often helps other students with figuring out theirs.
Richard Kind	Marty Glouberman - Andrews father. He has a short-temper and is portrayed as a stereotypical Jewish Father.
Paula Pell	Barbara Glouberman - Andrew's mother. She is a lot softer than his father and a sort of calm in the storm. However, she can sometimes be suffocating.
Jordan Peele	The Ghost of Duke Ellington - he is a deceased jazz musician who often provides Nick with advice.

Crew

Crew Member	Role
Julie Ashton	Series Casting
Quique Rivera	Series Cinematography
Felipe Salazar	Series Film Editor
Natalie Groce	Production Design
Otto Tang	Season 1 Art Director

Awards and Nominations

All awards included are those specifically from 2018 as that is the following year after the first season of Big Mouth aired

Primetime Emmy Award (2018) - outstanding original music and lyrics [nominee]

Annie Awards (2018) - best general audience animated television/broadcast production [nominee]

Gold Derby Awards (2018) - animated program [nominee]

Golden Trailer Awards (2018) - best animation/family (TV spot/Trailer/Teaser for a series) [nominee]

Gotham Awards (2018) - Gotham independent film award – breakthrough series [nominee]

Production information and Release

Big mouth was created in 2017 by Jennifer Flackett, Andrew Goldberg, Nick Kroll and Mark Levin and is streamed on Netflix.

The Series was originally written by real life best friends Andrew Goldberg and Nick Kroll.

Big Mouth was released onto Netflix on September 29, 2017, with season 2 of the show being confirmed in November 2018.

Ratings

IMDB rating – 7.9/10 by voters

Common sense media – 4.5/5

Rotten tomatoes – 99%

The Netflix series has been highly rated by 3 different sources with many positive reviews left on IMDB, with users saying they “finally found a show that was brutally honest and funny to the bone” and that they “wish they had a show like this back when [they] were a teenager going through puberty”.

Critical and Public Responses

Season 1 of Big Mouth received many positive reviews, from both critics and the public. On Rotten Tomatoes, the season received a 100% rating from 23 critics, with an average 8.5/10 rating. The audience section gave season 1 a rating of 78% from 1,417 ratings, and an average 3.9 stars. The overall site concurrence was that "Big Mouth's simplistic animation and scatological humor" effectively portray its characters and its approach to the struggles of adolescence.

On Metacritic, the season scored an 86/100 rating from 28 critics, and 6.4 rating from 92 audience reveiws. Critic Ben Travers stated that Big Mouth "works" because it is "unflinchingly honest", as it uses twisted humor to "consistently" tell the truth. An audience review, under the name of Equiixxx, stated that they wished they could have had a series like this as a teen themself, as "being LGBT in the 2000s was a real struggle", and this show effectively explore and overcome those struggles, which makes the show very relatable for their audience.