Created by Susan McMartin, Chuck Lorre, and Leanne Morgan.
Leanne premiered on July 31, 2025.
Distributed by Netflix.
Leanne TV Series Review
Leanne is a warm sitcom about starting over after a long marriage ends.
Leanne Morgan brings humor and heart to the story, while Kristen Johnston adds plenty of laughs as her outspoken sister, Carol.
Season 1 follows Leanne as she adjusts to divorce, dating and life without her husband.
The family brings both emotional support and funny situations as she learns to become independent.
Season 2 continues Leanne’s journey as she handles new relationships and her aging parents moving into her home.
The season gives more attention to family and personal growth.
Overall, Leanne is an easygoing sitcom with relatable characters and family-centered humor.
CR Rating: 7.5/10.
Leanne Actors
Leanne Morgan as Leanne Murphy / Leanne
DOB: October 3, 1965.
Bio: American comedian, actress, writer and producer from Adams, Tennessee.
She built her reputation through stand-up comedy centered on family, marriage, motherhood and everyday experiences.
Morgan graduated from the University of Tennessee with a degree in Child and Family Studies and later began performing after initially selling jewelry at home parties.
Role: Leanne Murphy is a Tennessee grandmother whose comfortable married life changes dramatically when her husband leaves her after 33 years of marriage.
Suddenly single, she has to rediscover who she is outside her marriage.
Her sister Carol becomes her closest source of support as Leanne experiments with dating, friendship and independence.
Seasons & Episodes: S1-2 (26 eps).
Interesting Facts: Morgan’s television character is closely connected to the comedic style that made her stand-up successful.
Notable Works: Leanne Morgan: I’m Every Woman, Leanne Morgan: Unspeakable Things, You’re Cordially Invited.
Kristen Johnston as Carol
DOB: September 20, 1967.
Bio: American actress and comedian best known for her work in television comedy.
Born in Washington, D.C., and raised in Wisconsin, she studied theatre at New York University before beginning her professional acting career.
Role: Carol is Leanne Murphy’s younger sister and one of her closest sources of support.
Unlike Leanne, Carol is twice divorced, has no children and enjoys a more independent, unconventional lifestyle.
She is outspoken, confident and frequently encourages Leanne to embrace her new life after her husband leaves her.
Seasons & Episodes: S1-2 (26 eps).
Interesting Facts: Johnston and Leanne Morgan have developed a close friendship while working on the series.
Notable Works: 3rd Rock from the Sun, Mom, The Righteous Gemstones, The Exes, Bride Wars.
Blake Clark as Daddy John
DOB: February 2, 1946.
Bio: American actor and stand-up comedian from Macon, Georgia.
He began his entertainment career in stand-up comedy before moving into television and film.
His distinctive Southern voice and expressive delivery have made him a recognizable character actor.
Role: Daddy John is Leanne and Carol’s father and Mama Margaret’s husband.
He is a traditional, outspoken Southern man with old-fashioned views about family and gender roles, but he is deeply devoted to his wife and daughters.
Seasons & Episodes: S1-2 (21 eps).
Interesting Facts: Clark served in the U.S. Army before establishing himself as a stand-up comedian and actor.
Notable Works: Home Improvement, The Drew Carey Show, Boy Meets World, Toy Story 4, United States of Al.
Ryan Stiles as Bill Murphy
DOB: April 22, 1959.
Bio: American-Canadian comedian and actor best known for his work in improvisational comedy and television.
Born in Seattle, Washington, and raised in Vancouver, British Columbia, he developed his comedy career through stand-up before becoming widely recognized for Whose Line Is It Anyway?.
Role: Bill Murphy is Leanne’s husband of 33 years at the beginning of the series.
He leaves Leanne for another woman, forcing her to adjust to life after a long marriage and becoming the event that sets the story in motion.
Seasons & Episodes: S1-2 (19 eps).
Interesting Facts: Stiles’ career grew from stand-up and improvisational comedy, making his understated comic approach a natural fit for the sitcom.
Notable Works: Whose Line Is It Anyway?, The Drew Carey Show, Two and a Half Men.
Celia Weston as Mama Margaret
DOB: December 14, 1951.
Bio: American actress known for her extensive work in television, film and theatre.
Born in Spartanburg, South Carolina, she studied at Salem College and the University of North Carolina School of the Arts before establishing herself as a stage performer.
Role: Mama Margaret is Leanne and Carol’s mother.
She is a strong-minded Southern mother who remains closely involved in her daughters’ lives.
Her relationship with Leanne becomes particularly important when age and family responsibilities force her to rely more heavily on her daughters.
Seasons & Episodes: S1-2 (18 eps).
Interesting Facts: Weston has an extensive stage background and made her Broadway debut in 1979 before becoming widely known for character work in television.
Notable Works: Alice, Dead Man Walking, The Village, Modern Family.
Jayma Mays as Mary
DOB: July 16, 1979.
Bio: American actress known for her work in television and film.
Born in Bristol, Tennessee, she studied theatre at Radford University before moving to Los Angeles to pursue acting.
Role: Mary is Leanne’s neighbor and part of her growing social circle after the end of Leanne’s marriage.
She provides another connection to the community around Leanne as she begins navigating her new life.
Seasons & Episodes: S1-2 (14 eps).
Interesting Facts: Mays studied theatre at Radford University before moving to Los Angeles to pursue professional acting.
Notable Works: Glee, Heroes, The Millers, Smurfs, Smurfs: The Lost Village.
Hannah Pilkes as Josie Murphy
DOB: April 13, 1993.
Bio: American actress, comedian and performer known for her work in television, film and comedy.
She has developed a distinctive style that combines physical comedy, energetic performances and unconventional characters.
Role: Josie Murphy is Leanne and Bill’s free-spirited daughter.
She is portrayed as the rebellious sibling who enjoys partying and follows her own path rather than conforming to the expectations of her family.
Seasons & Episodes: S1-2 (11 eps).
Interesting Facts: Netflix describes Josie as the opposite of her brother Tyler and notes her tendency to embrace the role of the family rebel.
Notable Works: The Woodsman, Molli and Max in the Future.
Graham Rogers as Tyler Murphy
DOB: December 17, 1990.
Bio: American actor born in West Chester, Pennsylvania.
He began his professional acting career in the early 2010s and has worked across television and film in both comedy and drama.
Role: Tyler Murphy is Leanne and Bill’s son.
He is married to Megan and has a young son, making him one of the younger members of the Murphy family already dealing with the responsibilities of marriage and parenthood.
Seasons & Episodes: S1-2 (11 eps).
Interesting Facts: Rogers was born in Pennsylvania and has worked consistently in television, including long-running roles in Ray Donovan.
Notable Works: Ray Donovan, Atypical, The Kominsky Method.
Tim Daly as Andrew
DOB: March 1, 1956.
Bio: American actor, producer and director known for his work across television, film, theatre and voice acting.
Born in New York City, he comes from a prominent family of performers and is the younger brother of actress Tyne Daly.
Role: Andrew is an FBI agent who becomes Leanne’s romantic interest after her marriage to Bill ends.
He offers Leanne the possibility of building a new relationship while she is learning to live independently.
Seasons & Episodes: S1-2 (8 eps).
Interesting Facts: Daly comes from a prominent acting family and is the brother of actress Tyne Daly.
Notable Works: Wings, Private Practice, Madam Secretary, The Mindy Project, Superman: The Animated Series.
Annie Gonzalez as Nora
DOB: October 30, 1992.
Bio: American actress known for her work in television and film.
She was born and raised in Los Angeles and began performing at a young age.
Gonzalez has built a varied career across comedy and drama, with roles that often explore family, identity and community.
Role: Nora is Tyler Murphy’s wife and a member of the younger generation of the Murphy family.
She is married to Tyler and is also a mother, giving her a different perspective on the changes taking place within Leanne and Bill’s family after their separation.
Seasons & Episodes: S1 (3 eps).
Interesting Facts: Gonzalez has spoken about her Mexican-American background and growing up in Los Angeles
Notable Works: Gentefied, Flamin’ Hot, Drive-Away Dolls, Relationship Goals, The Prophecy.
Andrea Anders as Becca
DOB: May 10, 1975.
Bio: American actress and producer born in Madison, Wisconsin.
She studied fine arts at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, earning her BFA in 1997, before receiving an MFA from Rutgers University’s Mason Gross School of the Arts in 2001.
Role: Becca is part of Mary’s social circle in Leanne.
Her appearances give Leanne more opportunities to interact with people outside her immediate family as she adjusts to life after her divorce.
Seasons & Episodes: S1-2 (3 eps).
Interesting Facts: Anders is the sister of writer-director Sean Anders and studied with acting teacher Maggie Flanigan.
Notable Works: Joey, The Class, Better Off Ted, Mr. Sunshine, Mr. Mom, Ted Lasso, Modern Family.
Algerita Wynn as Cynthia
DOB: February 5, 1966.
Bio: American actress and producer born in Houston, Texas.
She has worked across television, film and independent productions, with acting credits in comedy and drama.
Role: Cynthia is a supporting character who appears within Leanne’s wider social environment.
Her appearances contribute to the ensemble of women and acquaintances surrounding Leanne as she adjusts to life outside her marriage.
Seasons & Episodes: S1 (3 eps).
Interesting Facts: Wynn is credited as an actress, producer and writer and has also appeared in television shows including 9-1-1 and All American: Homecoming.
Notable Works: All American: Homecoming, 9-1-1, The Office, Animal Kingdom, Sneaky Pete, Crazy, Stupid, Love.
More Actors
• Blake Gibbons as Dylan.
• Emily Pendergast as Faye.
• Angela Lin as Vicky.
• Jimmy Walker Jr. as Gus.
FAQ – Leanne TV Series
What is Leanne about?
Leanne follows a Southern woman rebuilding her life after her husband leaves her after 33 years of marriage. She relies on her family while adjusting to dating, independence and unexpected changes.
Is Leanne based on a true story?
The series is inspired by Leanne Morgan’s comedy and experiences, but the sitcom itself is a fictional story.
What genre is Leanne?
It is a comedy sitcom, presented in a traditional multi-camera format.
How many seasons of Leanne are there?
There are currently 2 seasons of Leanne.
Where can I watch Leanne?
You can watch Leanne on Netflix.
Conclusion
Leanne is a simple, warm, and relatable sitcom about family, divorce, dating, and starting over.
Its strong cast and everyday humor make both seasons an enjoyable watch for fans of light family comedies.