The Hayworths Are Back to Annoy Each Other in ‘Home Economics’ Season 2

Combine an A-plus cast with smart writing about a taboo subject — the financial disparity between adult siblings — and you get a sitcom worth its weight in comedy gold.

In Season 1 of Home Economics, the Hayworths — struggling author Tom (Topher Grace), woke middle sister Sarah (Caitlin McGee) and baby bro Connor (Jimmy Tatro), the dim but rich venture capitalist — cracked us up while clashing over personal loans, pricey vacations and pay inequality.

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Executive producer Michael Colton based the show, and its surplus of heart, on his own kin. “This is a family comedy about a family who loves each other too much,” he says with a laugh. “They annoy one another intensely because they think they know best and just want to help.”

The fun continues in Season 2 as Tom gets closer to publishing his Hayworth-inspired novel, therapist Sarah finds work at the private school attended by Connor’s daughter, Gretchen (Shiloh Bearman), and Connor dates one of Sarah’s friends.

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But first, he kicks off an argument when he scores luxury-suite passes at a San Francisco 49ers game, just not enough for everyone. Together with Tom’s wife, Marina (Karla Souza), and Sarah’s spouse, Denise (Sasheer Zamata), “They find a way to make the game about themselves,” promises cocreator John Aboud. Priceless.

Home Economics, Season 2 Premiere, Wednesday, September 22, 9:30/8:30c, ABC

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