DMV (TV series)
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DMV is an American workplace comedy television series created by Dana Klein that premiered on CBS on October 13, 2025.
Infobox
Genre
mw- Sitcom Workplace comedy
Created by
Dana Klein
Based on
The short story "Chicken-Flavored and Lemon-Scented"by Katherine Heiny
Starring
Harriet Dyer Tony Cavalero Molly Kearney Alex Tarrant Gigi Zumbado Tim Meadows
Music by
Gabriel Mann
Country of origin
United States
Original language
English
No. of seasons
1
No. of episodes
9
Executive producers
Dana Klein Matt Kuhn Aaron Kaplan Robyn Meisinger Wendi Trilling Trent O'Donnell
Producers
Irene Litinsky Loïc Bernard
Production locations
Montreal, Canada
Cinematography
Barry Russell
Editors
Arthur Tarnowski Baun Mah David Di Francesco Paul Winestock
Camera setup
Single-camera
Production companies
Liscolaide Productions OAOA Anonymous Content TrillTV Kapital Entertainment CBS Studios Maniac Productions
Network
CBS
Release
October 13, 2025 (2025-10-13) –present
Running time
21–23 minutes
Tables
· Episodes
1
1
No.
1
Title
"Pilot"
Directed by
Trent O'Donnell
Written by
Dana Klein
Original release date
October 13, 2025 (2025-10-13)
U.S. viewers(millions)
3.93
Colette, a big-hearted driving examiner, begins her day at the East Hollywood DMV branch, where nothing goes according to plan. While balancing the teasing of coworkers Gregg, a grumpy former English teacher; Vic, a former bouncer; and Ceci, who is obsessed with photography and laminating, she manages her crush on her coworker Noa. Barbara, the new branch manager, struggles to keep things under control as consultants stop by to figure out how to cut costs and decide whether this branch or four other local Hollywood branches should be shut down.
Colette, a big-hearted driving examiner, begins her day at the East Hollywood DMV branch, where nothing goes according to plan. While balancing the teasing of coworkers Gregg, a grumpy former English teacher; Vic, a former bouncer; and Ceci, who is obsessed with photography and laminating, she manages her crush on her coworker Noa. Barbara, the new branch manager, struggles to keep things under control as consultants stop by to figure out how to cut costs and decide whether this branch or four other local Hollywood branches should be shut down.
No.
Colette, a big-hearted driving examiner, begins her day at the East Hollywood DMV branch, where nothing goes according to plan. While balancing the teasing of coworkers Gregg, a grumpy former English teacher; Vic, a former bouncer; and Ceci, who is obsessed with photography and laminating, she manages her crush on her coworker Noa. Barbara, the new branch manager, struggles to keep things under control as consultants stop by to figure out how to cut costs and decide whether this branch or four other local Hollywood branches should be shut down.
2
2
No.
2
Title
"Stay In Your Lane"
Directed by
Trent O'Donnell
Written by
Dana Klein & Matt Kuhn
Original release date
October 20, 2025 (2025-10-20)
U.S. viewers(millions)
3.31
On a hot day in East Hollywood, the DMV staff struggles with a broken air conditioner. Colette worries that Noa might leave next after a new hire quits because of the overwhelmingness and demand, known as "Wash out Wednesday" to the staff. She is determined to keep him around, so she ignores what Gregg and Vic warn and changes the AC herself, which causes a power outage. At the same time, Noa's driving test brings him face-to-face with someone from his past, which makes things more difficult for Colette. Barb is still reporting to "Big Sac" as the decision whether their branch or four other local Hollywood branches should be shut down remains in question.
On a hot day in East Hollywood, the DMV staff struggles with a broken air conditioner. Colette worries that Noa might leave next after a new hire quits because of the overwhelmingness and demand, known as "Wash out Wednesday" to the staff. She is determined to keep him around, so she ignores what Gregg and Vic warn and changes the AC herself, which causes a power outage. At the same time, Noa's driving test brings him face-to-face with someone from his past, which makes things more difficult for Colette. Barb is still reporting to "Big Sac" as the decision whether their branch or four other local Hollywood branches should be shut down remains in question.
No.
On a hot day in East Hollywood, the DMV staff struggles with a broken air conditioner. Colette worries that Noa might leave next after a new hire quits because of the overwhelmingness and demand, known as "Wash out Wednesday" to the staff. She is determined to keep him around, so she ignores what Gregg and Vic warn and changes the AC herself, which causes a power outage. At the same time, Noa's driving test brings him face-to-face with someone from his past, which makes things more difficult for Colette. Barb is still reporting to "Big Sac" as the decision whether their branch or four other local Hollywood branches should be shut down remains in question.
3
3
No.
3
Title
"Easy Pass"
Directed by
Trent O'Donnell
Written by
Ira Ungerleider
Original release date
October 27, 2025 (2025-10-27)
U.S. viewers(millions)
2.84
When Colette finally gives her coworker, Noa, his driving test, she struggles to stay professional even though she has feelings for him. Meanwhile, Ceci helps Barb get ready for her official portrait as the branch’s new manager. As Colette opens up to Noa, she learns he may have used their friendship to get ahead.
When Colette finally gives her coworker, Noa, his driving test, she struggles to stay professional even though she has feelings for him. Meanwhile, Ceci helps Barb get ready for her official portrait as the branch’s new manager. As Colette opens up to Noa, she learns he may have used their friendship to get ahead.
No.
When Colette finally gives her coworker, Noa, his driving test, she struggles to stay professional even though she has feelings for him. Meanwhile, Ceci helps Barb get ready for her official portrait as the branch’s new manager. As Colette opens up to Noa, she learns he may have used their friendship to get ahead.
4
4
No.
4
Title
"Don't Kill the Job"
Directed by
Trent O'Donnell
Written by
Sam Laybourne
Original release date
November 3, 2025 (2025-11-03)
U.S. viewers(millions)
3.02
When Colette unexpectedly encounters an old friend while working at the DMV, she chooses to act more like a customer than an employee to avoid embarrassment, enlisting the help of her coworkers to carry out her plan. Meanwhile, Gregg take Noa under his wing to teach him the unspoken strategies of navigating the slow-moving rhythms of DMV work.
When Colette unexpectedly encounters an old friend while working at the DMV, she chooses to act more like a customer than an employee to avoid embarrassment, enlisting the help of her coworkers to carry out her plan. Meanwhile, Gregg take Noa under his wing to teach him the unspoken strategies of navigating the slow-moving rhythms of DMV work.
No.
When Colette unexpectedly encounters an old friend while working at the DMV, she chooses to act more like a customer than an employee to avoid embarrassment, enlisting the help of her coworkers to carry out her plan. Meanwhile, Gregg take Noa under his wing to teach him the unspoken strategies of navigating the slow-moving rhythms of DMV work.
5
5
No.
5
Title
"Stick Shift"
Directed by
Trent O'Donnell
Written by
Keith Heisler
Original release date
November 10, 2025 (2025-11-10)
U.S. viewers(millions)
2.98
Ceci accuses Colette of performing acts of kindness solely for recognition and credit, prompting Colette to try and prove her sincerity by anonymously giving Noa a carefully chosen gift, which unexpectedly causes disastrous results for him.
Ceci accuses Colette of performing acts of kindness solely for recognition and credit, prompting Colette to try and prove her sincerity by anonymously giving Noa a carefully chosen gift, which unexpectedly causes disastrous results for him.
No.
Ceci accuses Colette of performing acts of kindness solely for recognition and credit, prompting Colette to try and prove her sincerity by anonymously giving Noa a carefully chosen gift, which unexpectedly causes disastrous results for him.
6
6
No.
6
Title
"Blindspot"
Directed by
Christine Gernon
Written by
Sasha Stroman
Original release date
November 17, 2025 (2025-11-17)
U.S. viewers(millions)
2.93
Colette is heartbroken to learn that her crush, Noa, is dating someone else, and Ceci encourages her to take action using magic-driven ways. Meanwhile, Barb launches an investigation into who is defacing the DMV's property with inappropriate drawings.
Colette is heartbroken to learn that her crush, Noa, is dating someone else, and Ceci encourages her to take action using magic-driven ways. Meanwhile, Barb launches an investigation into who is defacing the DMV's property with inappropriate drawings.
No.
Colette is heartbroken to learn that her crush, Noa, is dating someone else, and Ceci encourages her to take action using magic-driven ways. Meanwhile, Barb launches an investigation into who is defacing the DMV's property with inappropriate drawings.
7
7
No.
7
Title
"There Is No I in DMV"
Directed by
Christine Gernon
Written by
Joshua Corey & Brian Kratz
Original release date
November 24, 2025 (2025-11-24)
U.S. viewers(millions)
2.81
8
8
No.
8
Title
"Splash Fountain"
Directed by
Katie Locke O'Brien
Written by
Miles Woods
Original release date
December 1, 2025 (2025-12-01)
U.S. viewers(millions)
TBD
9
9
No.
9
Title
"The Next Window"
Directed by
Katie Locke O'Brien
Written by
Matt Kuhn
Original release date
December 8, 2025 (2025-12-08)
U.S. viewers(millions)
TBD
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | viewers(millions) | |
| 1 | "Pilot" | Trent O'Donnell | Dana Klein | October 13, 2025 (2025-10-13) | 3.93 | |
| Colette, a big-hearted driving examiner, begins her day at the East Hollywood DMV branch, where nothing goes according to plan. While balancing the teasing of coworkers Gregg, a grumpy former English teacher; Vic, a former bouncer; and Ceci, who is obsessed with photography and laminating, she manages her crush on her coworker Noa. Barbara, the new branch manager, struggles to keep things under control as consultants stop by to figure out how to cut costs and decide whether this branch or four other local Hollywood branches should be shut down. | ||||||
| 2 | "Stay In Your Lane" | Trent O'Donnell | Dana Klein & Matt Kuhn | October 20, 2025 (2025-10-20) | 3.31 | |
| On a hot day in East Hollywood, the DMV staff struggles with a broken air conditioner. Colette worries that Noa might leave next after a new hire quits because of the overwhelmingness and demand, known as "Wash out Wednesday" to the staff. She is determined to keep him around, so she ignores what Gregg and Vic warn and changes the AC herself, which causes a power outage. At the same time, Noa's driving test brings him face-to-face with someone from his past, which makes things more difficult for Colette. Barb is still reporting to "Big Sac" as the decision whether their branch or four other local Hollywood branches should be shut down remains in question. | ||||||
| 3 | "Easy Pass" | Trent O'Donnell | Ira Ungerleider | October 27, 2025 (2025-10-27) | 2.84 | |
| When Colette finally gives her coworker, Noa, his driving test, she struggles to stay professional even though she has feelings for him. Meanwhile, Ceci helps Barb get ready for her official portrait as the branch’s new manager. As Colette opens up to Noa, she learns he may have used their friendship to get ahead. | ||||||
| 4 | "Don't Kill the Job" | Trent O'Donnell | Sam Laybourne | November 3, 2025 (2025-11-03) | 3.02 | |
| When Colette unexpectedly encounters an old friend while working at the DMV, she chooses to act more like a customer than an employee to avoid embarrassment, enlisting the help of her coworkers to carry out her plan. Meanwhile, Gregg take Noa under his wing to teach him the unspoken strategies of navigating the slow-moving rhythms of DMV work. | ||||||
| 5 | "Stick Shift" | Trent O'Donnell | Keith Heisler | November 10, 2025 (2025-11-10) | 2.98 | |
| Ceci accuses Colette of performing acts of kindness solely for recognition and credit, prompting Colette to try and prove her sincerity by anonymously giving Noa a carefully chosen gift, which unexpectedly causes disastrous results for him. | ||||||
| 6 | "Blindspot" | Christine Gernon | Sasha Stroman | November 17, 2025 (2025-11-17) | 2.93 | |
| Colette is heartbroken to learn that her crush, Noa, is dating someone else, and Ceci encourages her to take action using magic-driven ways. Meanwhile, Barb launches an investigation into who is defacing the DMV's property with inappropriate drawings. | ||||||
| 7 | "There Is No I in DMV" | Christine Gernon | Joshua Corey & Brian Kratz | November 24, 2025 (2025-11-24) | 2.81 | |
| 8 | "Splash Fountain" | Katie Locke O'Brien | Miles Woods | December 1, 2025 (2025-12-01) | TBD | |
| 9 | "The Next Window" | Katie Locke O'Brien | Matt Kuhn | December 8, 2025 (2025-12-08) | TBD | |
mw- Viewership and ratings per episode of DMV · Reception › Ratings
1
1
No.
1
Title
"Pilot"
Air date
October 13, 2025
Rating/share(18–49)
0.3/3
Viewers(millions)
3.93
DVR(18–49)
0.1
DVR viewers(millions)
1.15
Total(18–49)
0.4
Total viewers(millions)
5.08
2
2
No.
2
Title
"Stay In Your Lane"
Air date
October 20, 2025
Rating/share(18–49)
0.3/3
Viewers(millions)
3.31
DVR(18–49)
0.1
DVR viewers(millions)
0.77
Total(18–49)
0.4
Total viewers(millions)
4.27
3
3
No.
3
Title
"Easy Pass"
Air date
October 27, 2025
Rating/share(18–49)
0.2/2
Viewers(millions)
2.84
DVR(18–49)
0.1
DVR viewers(millions)
0.84
Total(18–49)
0.4
Total viewers(millions)
3.68
4
4
No.
4
Title
"Don't Kill the Job"
Air date
November 3, 2025
Rating/share(18–49)
0.3/3
Viewers(millions)
3.02
DVR(18–49)
0.1
DVR viewers(millions)
0.74
Total(18–49)
0.4
Total viewers(millions)
3.76
5
5
No.
5
Title
"Stick Shift"
Air date
November 10, 2025
Rating/share(18–49)
0.2/3
Viewers(millions)
2.98
DVR(18–49)
0.1
DVR viewers(millions)
0.75
Total(18–49)
0.3
Total viewers(millions)
3.73
6
6
No.
6
Title
"Blindspot"
Air date
November 17, 2025
Rating/share(18–49)
0.2/3
Viewers(millions)
2.93
DVR(18–49)
TBD
DVR viewers(millions)
TBD
Total(18–49)
TBD
Total viewers(millions)
TBD
7
7
No.
7
Title
"There Is No I in DMV"
Air date
November 24, 2025
Rating/share(18–49)
0.2/3
Viewers(millions)
2.81
DVR(18–49)
TBD
DVR viewers(millions)
TBD
Total(18–49)
TBD
Total viewers(millions)
TBD
| No. | Title | Air date | Rating/share(18–49) | Viewers(millions) | DVR(18–49) | DVR viewers(millions) | Total(18–49) | Total viewers(millions) | Ref. |
| 1 | "Pilot" | October 13, 2025 | 0.3/3 | 3.93 | 0.1 | 1.15 | 0.4 | 5.08 | |
| 2 | "Stay In Your Lane" | October 20, 2025 | 0.3/3 | 3.31 | 0.1 | 0.77 | 0.4 | 4.27 | |
| 3 | "Easy Pass" | October 27, 2025 | 0.2/2 | 2.84 | 0.1 | 0.84 | 0.4 | 3.68 | |
| 4 | "Don't Kill the Job" | November 3, 2025 | 0.3/3 | 3.02 | 0.1 | 0.74 | 0.4 | 3.76 | |
| 5 | "Stick Shift" | November 10, 2025 | 0.2/3 | 2.98 | 0.1 | 0.75 | 0.3 | 3.73 | |
| 6 | "Blindspot" | November 17, 2025 | 0.2/3 | 2.93 | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | |
| 7 | "There Is No I in DMV" | November 24, 2025 | 0.2/3 | 2.81 | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
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