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Long Story Short (TV series)

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Long Story Short is an American adult animated, comedy-drama television series that was created by Raphael Bob-Waksberg and premiered on Netflix on August 22, 2025. Before its premiere, it was renewed for a second season.

Infobox

Genre
mw- Adult animation Animated sitcom Comedy drama
Created by
Raphael Bob-Waksberg
Showrunner
Raphael Bob-Waksberg
Starring
Ben Feldman Angelique Cabral Abbi Jacobson Nicole Byer Max Greenfield Lisa Edelstein Paul Reiser
Music by
Jesse Novak
Country of origin
United States
Original language
English
No. of seasons
1
No. of episodes
10
Executive producers
Raphael Bob-Waksberg Noel Bright Steven A. Cohen
Editors
Molly Yahr Brian Swanson
Running time
25 minutes
Production companies
The Tornante Company Vegan Blintzes ShadowMachine Netflix Animation Studios
Network
Netflix
Release
August 22, 2025 (2025-08-22) –present

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· Episodes
1
1
No.
1
Title
"Yoshi's Bar Mitzvah"
Directed by
Katie AldworthJack Shih
Written by
Raphael Bob-Waksberg
Original release date
August 22, 2025 (2025-08-22)
Prod.code
101
In 1996, the Schwooper family are traveling by car to the funeral of Naomi's mother. During the journey, Yoshi cannot stop poking at Shira, and Avi discusses with his parents the Jewish non-belief in the concept of Heaven. In 2004, Avi brings his girlfriend Jen to his childhood home to meet his seemingly dysfunctional family. The couple attend his brother Yoshi's bar mitzvah, where a series of chaotic events unfold at the Jewish Community Center where the celebration is taking place. After the bar mitzvah, Jen and Avi fly back and reaffirming their mutual affection. In 2022, as the episode ends, an older Avi sits alone in a car, with the Paul Simon song "The Obvious Child" playing.
In 1996, the Schwooper family are traveling by car to the funeral of Naomi's mother. During the journey, Yoshi cannot stop poking at Shira, and Avi discusses with his parents the Jewish non-belief in the concept of Heaven. In 2004, Avi brings his girlfriend Jen to his childhood home to meet his seemingly dysfunctional family. The couple attend his brother Yoshi's bar mitzvah, where a series of chaotic events unfold at the Jewish Community Center where the celebration is taking place. After the bar mitzvah, Jen and Avi fly back and reaffirming their mutual affection. In 2022, as the episode ends, an older Avi sits alone in a car, with the Paul Simon song "The Obvious Child" playing.
No.
In 1996, the Schwooper family are traveling by car to the funeral of Naomi's mother. During the journey, Yoshi cannot stop poking at Shira, and Avi discusses with his parents the Jewish non-belief in the concept of Heaven. In 2004, Avi brings his girlfriend Jen to his childhood home to meet his seemingly dysfunctional family. The couple attend his brother Yoshi's bar mitzvah, where a series of chaotic events unfold at the Jewish Community Center where the celebration is taking place. After the bar mitzvah, Jen and Avi fly back and reaffirming their mutual affection. In 2022, as the episode ends, an older Avi sits alone in a car, with the Paul Simon song "The Obvious Child" playing.
2
2
No.
2
Title
"Hannah's Dance Recital"
Directed by
Aaron Brewer
Written by
Kelly Galuska
Original release date
August 22, 2025 (2025-08-22)
Prod.code
104
In 1991, the siblings and Naomi are at Jersey Shore with Naomi's sisters. Avi and Shira play "lifeguard" until Avi's older cousins pressure him into playing with them instead, leaving Shira alone in the water. In 2014, Shira and her wife Kendra want to conceive a child. While attending a Christmas pageant show starring Hannah, Avi and Jen's daughter, Shira asks Avi to donate his sperm, leading to an awkward falling out between the siblings.
In 1991, the siblings and Naomi are at Jersey Shore with Naomi's sisters. Avi and Shira play "lifeguard" until Avi's older cousins pressure him into playing with them instead, leaving Shira alone in the water. In 2014, Shira and her wife Kendra want to conceive a child. While attending a Christmas pageant show starring Hannah, Avi and Jen's daughter, Shira asks Avi to donate his sperm, leading to an awkward falling out between the siblings.
No.
In 1991, the siblings and Naomi are at Jersey Shore with Naomi's sisters. Avi and Shira play "lifeguard" until Avi's older cousins pressure him into playing with them instead, leaving Shira alone in the water. In 2014, Shira and her wife Kendra want to conceive a child. While attending a Christmas pageant show starring Hannah, Avi and Jen's daughter, Shira asks Avi to donate his sperm, leading to an awkward falling out between the siblings.
3
3
No.
3
Title
"There's a Mattress in There"
Directed by
Ben Bjelajac
Written by
Jordan Young
Original release date
August 22, 2025 (2025-08-22)
Prod.code
103
In 2006, Naomi and Elliot learn of Yoshi's diagnoses of ADHD and executive dysfunction, and the psychologist reveals, in rare cases, they can be caused by cleaning a baby's pacifier by rubbing it on a shirt—to which Elliot sheepishly admits, infuriating Naomi. In 2013, after being dismissed from his latest job, Yoshi finds short-lived success in selling inflatable mattresses. Mayhem ensues in the Schwooper household after an unexpected product design flaw comes to light.
In 2006, Naomi and Elliot learn of Yoshi's diagnoses of ADHD and executive dysfunction, and the psychologist reveals, in rare cases, they can be caused by cleaning a baby's pacifier by rubbing it on a shirt—to which Elliot sheepishly admits, infuriating Naomi. In 2013, after being dismissed from his latest job, Yoshi finds short-lived success in selling inflatable mattresses. Mayhem ensues in the Schwooper household after an unexpected product design flaw comes to light.
No.
In 2006, Naomi and Elliot learn of Yoshi's diagnoses of ADHD and executive dysfunction, and the psychologist reveals, in rare cases, they can be caused by cleaning a baby's pacifier by rubbing it on a shirt—to which Elliot sheepishly admits, infuriating Naomi. In 2013, after being dismissed from his latest job, Yoshi finds short-lived success in selling inflatable mattresses. Mayhem ensues in the Schwooper household after an unexpected product design flaw comes to light.
4
4
No.
4
Title
"Shira Can't Cook"
Directed by
Katie Rice
Written by
Mehar Sethi
Original release date
August 22, 2025 (2025-08-22)
Prod.code
102
In 2012, Shira meets Kendra Hooper at the supermarket after they argue over Kendra having too many items for the express lane. They find common ground when they discover they are both Jewish. In 2021, Shira and Kendra are preparing to enroll their twin boys, Walter and Ben, into elementary school. Despite being a poorly skilled cook, Shira plans to impress the administration of an upmarket school by cooking knishes, using recently deceased mother's recipe, for a prospective parents' potluck. She tries several times to follow the challenging recipe, much to Kendra's dismay.
In 2012, Shira meets Kendra Hooper at the supermarket after they argue over Kendra having too many items for the express lane. They find common ground when they discover they are both Jewish. In 2021, Shira and Kendra are preparing to enroll their twin boys, Walter and Ben, into elementary school. Despite being a poorly skilled cook, Shira plans to impress the administration of an upmarket school by cooking knishes, using recently deceased mother's recipe, for a prospective parents' potluck. She tries several times to follow the challenging recipe, much to Kendra's dismay.
No.
In 2012, Shira meets Kendra Hooper at the supermarket after they argue over Kendra having too many items for the express lane. They find common ground when they discover they are both Jewish. In 2021, Shira and Kendra are preparing to enroll their twin boys, Walter and Ben, into elementary school. Despite being a poorly skilled cook, Shira plans to impress the administration of an upmarket school by cooking knishes, using recently deceased mother's recipe, for a prospective parents' potluck. She tries several times to follow the challenging recipe, much to Kendra's dismay.
5
5
No.
5
Title
"Yoshi & Baby"
Directed by
Katie Rice
Written by
Laura Donney
Original release date
August 22, 2025 (2025-08-22)
Prod.code
106
In 1998, Shira and Rachel "Baby" Feldstein play a basketball variant called "Horse." Yoshi wants to play but Shira will not let him because it is a "teenager game." Shira finally lets Yoshi do one shot because Rachel is hoping Yoshi will help her score. While trying to make a shot, he accidentally causes Shira to have a nosebleed. In 2015, Yoshi is getting ready to help Shira and Kendra conceive a child by donating his sperm. The night before the donation, he runs into Rachel, and they spend the next few hours together.
In 1998, Shira and Rachel "Baby" Feldstein play a basketball variant called "Horse." Yoshi wants to play but Shira will not let him because it is a "teenager game." Shira finally lets Yoshi do one shot because Rachel is hoping Yoshi will help her score. While trying to make a shot, he accidentally causes Shira to have a nosebleed. In 2015, Yoshi is getting ready to help Shira and Kendra conceive a child by donating his sperm. The night before the donation, he runs into Rachel, and they spend the next few hours together.
No.
In 1998, Shira and Rachel "Baby" Feldstein play a basketball variant called "Horse." Yoshi wants to play but Shira will not let him because it is a "teenager game." Shira finally lets Yoshi do one shot because Rachel is hoping Yoshi will help her score. While trying to make a shot, he accidentally causes Shira to have a nosebleed. In 2015, Yoshi is getting ready to help Shira and Kendra conceive a child by donating his sperm. The night before the donation, he runs into Rachel, and they spend the next few hours together.
6
6
No.
6
Title
"Wolves"
Directed by
Katie Aldworth
Written by
Keyonna Taylor
Original release date
August 22, 2025 (2025-08-22)
Prod.code
105
In 1997, the family tries to play Avi's fantasy board game; Avi gets annoyed because they do not understand it. The game ends when Naomi discovers the game is set in Germany. Avi explains the game is European. In 2021, Avi tries to get Hannah's school to remove some wayward wild wolves, but he accidentally sparks a movement with some busybody parents.
In 1997, the family tries to play Avi's fantasy board game; Avi gets annoyed because they do not understand it. The game ends when Naomi discovers the game is set in Germany. Avi explains the game is European. In 2021, Avi tries to get Hannah's school to remove some wayward wild wolves, but he accidentally sparks a movement with some busybody parents.
No.
In 1997, the family tries to play Avi's fantasy board game; Avi gets annoyed because they do not understand it. The game ends when Naomi discovers the game is set in Germany. Avi explains the game is European. In 2021, Avi tries to get Hannah's school to remove some wayward wild wolves, but he accidentally sparks a movement with some busybody parents.
7
7
No.
7
Title
"Kendra's Job"
Directed by
Ben Bjelajac
Written by
Rachelle Williams-BenAry
Original release date
August 22, 2025 (2025-08-22)
Prod.code
107
In 1993, Kendra's father gives her a princess party room at BJ Banana Fingers, a children's birthday funhouse, for her birthday. Kendra does not enjoy the gift due to her tomboy style. A princess sees Kendra not having fun and takes her to the skateboarding room, which she enjoys more. In 2007, before she meets Shira, Kendra is a competitive floor supervisor at "BJ Banana Fingers". Kendra spends so much time working she pays scant attention to the rest f her life, including her former girlfriend and her younger brother David, and this gets more intense when she is accepted into a managerial training program.
In 1993, Kendra's father gives her a princess party room at BJ Banana Fingers, a children's birthday funhouse, for her birthday. Kendra does not enjoy the gift due to her tomboy style. A princess sees Kendra not having fun and takes her to the skateboarding room, which she enjoys more. In 2007, before she meets Shira, Kendra is a competitive floor supervisor at "BJ Banana Fingers". Kendra spends so much time working she pays scant attention to the rest f her life, including her former girlfriend and her younger brother David, and this gets more intense when she is accepted into a managerial training program.
No.
In 1993, Kendra's father gives her a princess party room at BJ Banana Fingers, a children's birthday funhouse, for her birthday. Kendra does not enjoy the gift due to her tomboy style. A princess sees Kendra not having fun and takes her to the skateboarding room, which she enjoys more. In 2007, before she meets Shira, Kendra is a competitive floor supervisor at "BJ Banana Fingers". Kendra spends so much time working she pays scant attention to the rest f her life, including her former girlfriend and her younger brother David, and this gets more intense when she is accepted into a managerial training program.
8
8
No.
8
Title
"The Intervention"
Directed by
Aaron Brewer
Written by
Elijah Aron
Original release date
August 22, 2025 (2025-08-22)
Prod.code
108
In 1959, Naomi tries to get her parents and big sisters' attention, but they are all absorbed in their own arguments or tasks. She takes a butterfly brooch and stabs herself in the leg in it to get attention, and cries when her family comforts her. She stops to reveal she rode her bike for an entire block. In 2019, the family meets at Los Angeles for Naomi and Elliot's anniversary; this meeting is a is a front for an intervention because Naomi believes Yoshi is addicted to some substance. Tensions to rise because of Naomi's fussiness.
In 1959, Naomi tries to get her parents and big sisters' attention, but they are all absorbed in their own arguments or tasks. She takes a butterfly brooch and stabs herself in the leg in it to get attention, and cries when her family comforts her. She stops to reveal she rode her bike for an entire block. In 2019, the family meets at Los Angeles for Naomi and Elliot's anniversary; this meeting is a is a front for an intervention because Naomi believes Yoshi is addicted to some substance. Tensions to rise because of Naomi's fussiness.
No.
In 1959, Naomi tries to get her parents and big sisters' attention, but they are all absorbed in their own arguments or tasks. She takes a butterfly brooch and stabs herself in the leg in it to get attention, and cries when her family comforts her. She stops to reveal she rode her bike for an entire block. In 2019, the family meets at Los Angeles for Naomi and Elliot's anniversary; this meeting is a is a front for an intervention because Naomi believes Yoshi is addicted to some substance. Tensions to rise because of Naomi's fussiness.
9
9
No.
9
Title
"Honoring Naomi Schwartz"
Directed by
Katie Aldworth
Written by
Taryn Englehart
Original release date
August 22, 2025 (2025-08-22)
Prod.code
109
In 2014, Avi and Naomi are at the playground with Hannah; they discuss Hannah's biting of a kid in her class. Naomi blames Avi for not giving her siblings.[clarification needed] Later in the conversation, Naomi talks about the all-female, sibling rock band HAIM, and how she wishes her own children were close enough to do something similar together. In 2002, the family attends a celebration for Naomi at the Jewish Community Center, where Avi learns more about his mother, Shira leaves to be with Rachel, with whom she started a relationship at the high-school prom, but realizes Rachel never liked her in a romantic way. Yoshi tries to hide from his overbearing great-uncle Barry, and eventually gets drunk with his friend Danny.
In 2014, Avi and Naomi are at the playground with Hannah; they discuss Hannah's biting of a kid in her class. Naomi blames Avi for not giving her siblings.[clarification needed] Later in the conversation, Naomi talks about the all-female, sibling rock band HAIM, and how she wishes her own children were close enough to do something similar together. In 2002, the family attends a celebration for Naomi at the Jewish Community Center, where Avi learns more about his mother, Shira leaves to be with Rachel, with whom she started a relationship at the high-school prom, but realizes Rachel never liked her in a romantic way. Yoshi tries to hide from his overbearing great-uncle Barry, and eventually gets drunk with his friend Danny.
No.
In 2014, Avi and Naomi are at the playground with Hannah; they discuss Hannah's biting of a kid in her class. Naomi blames Avi for not giving her siblings.[clarification needed] Later in the conversation, Naomi talks about the all-female, sibling rock band HAIM, and how she wishes her own children were close enough to do something similar together. In 2002, the family attends a celebration for Naomi at the Jewish Community Center, where Avi learns more about his mother, Shira leaves to be with Rachel, with whom she started a relationship at the high-school prom, but realizes Rachel never liked her in a romantic way. Yoshi tries to hide from his overbearing great-uncle Barry, and eventually gets drunk with his friend Danny.
10
10
No.
10
Title
"Uncle Barry"
Directed by
Katie Rice
Written by
Raphael Bob-Waksberg
Original release date
August 22, 2025 (2025-08-22)
Prod.code
110
In 2000, Naomi and Avi are visiting Uncle Barry in New York. Barry is planning to move from New York to Las Vegas because he cannot afford to live in a big, expensive house since the death of his wife, Sylvia. Barry invites Naomi to take items from the house; she finds the butterfly brooch that belonged to her mother but Barry wants to keep it. In 2022, Uncle Barry dies and his funeral is held in Las Vegas. The family go to a motel to hold a memorial for both him and Naomi, who died in 2020 from COVID-19.
In 2000, Naomi and Avi are visiting Uncle Barry in New York. Barry is planning to move from New York to Las Vegas because he cannot afford to live in a big, expensive house since the death of his wife, Sylvia. Barry invites Naomi to take items from the house; she finds the butterfly brooch that belonged to her mother but Barry wants to keep it. In 2022, Uncle Barry dies and his funeral is held in Las Vegas. The family go to a motel to hold a memorial for both him and Naomi, who died in 2020 from COVID-19.
No.
In 2000, Naomi and Avi are visiting Uncle Barry in New York. Barry is planning to move from New York to Las Vegas because he cannot afford to live in a big, expensive house since the death of his wife, Sylvia. Barry invites Naomi to take items from the house; she finds the butterfly brooch that belonged to her mother but Barry wants to keep it. In 2022, Uncle Barry dies and his funeral is held in Las Vegas. The family go to a motel to hold a memorial for both him and Naomi, who died in 2020 from COVID-19.
No.
Title
Directed by
Written by
Original release date
Prod.code
1
"Yoshi's Bar Mitzvah"
Katie AldworthJack Shih
Raphael Bob-Waksberg
August 22, 2025 (2025-08-22)
101
In 1996, the Schwooper family are traveling by car to the funeral of Naomi's mother. During the journey, Yoshi cannot stop poking at Shira, and Avi discusses with his parents the Jewish non-belief in the concept of Heaven. In 2004, Avi brings his girlfriend Jen to his childhood home to meet his seemingly dysfunctional family. The couple attend his brother Yoshi's bar mitzvah, where a series of chaotic events unfold at the Jewish Community Center where the celebration is taking place. After the bar mitzvah, Jen and Avi fly back and reaffirming their mutual affection. In 2022, as the episode ends, an older Avi sits alone in a car, with the Paul Simon song "The Obvious Child" playing.
2
"Hannah's Dance Recital"
Aaron Brewer
Kelly Galuska
August 22, 2025 (2025-08-22)
104
In 1991, the siblings and Naomi are at Jersey Shore with Naomi's sisters. Avi and Shira play "lifeguard" until Avi's older cousins pressure him into playing with them instead, leaving Shira alone in the water. In 2014, Shira and her wife Kendra want to conceive a child. While attending a Christmas pageant show starring Hannah, Avi and Jen's daughter, Shira asks Avi to donate his sperm, leading to an awkward falling out between the siblings.
3
"There's a Mattress in There"
Ben Bjelajac
Jordan Young
August 22, 2025 (2025-08-22)
103
In 2006, Naomi and Elliot learn of Yoshi's diagnoses of ADHD and executive dysfunction, and the psychologist reveals, in rare cases, they can be caused by cleaning a baby's pacifier by rubbing it on a shirt—to which Elliot sheepishly admits, infuriating Naomi. In 2013, after being dismissed from his latest job, Yoshi finds short-lived success in selling inflatable mattresses. Mayhem ensues in the Schwooper household after an unexpected product design flaw comes to light.
4
"Shira Can't Cook"
Katie Rice
Mehar Sethi
August 22, 2025 (2025-08-22)
102
In 2012, Shira meets Kendra Hooper at the supermarket after they argue over Kendra having too many items for the express lane. They find common ground when they discover they are both Jewish. In 2021, Shira and Kendra are preparing to enroll their twin boys, Walter and Ben, into elementary school. Despite being a poorly skilled cook, Shira plans to impress the administration of an upmarket school by cooking knishes, using recently deceased mother's recipe, for a prospective parents' potluck. She tries several times to follow the challenging recipe, much to Kendra's dismay.
5
"Yoshi & Baby"
Katie Rice
Laura Donney
August 22, 2025 (2025-08-22)
106
In 1998, Shira and Rachel "Baby" Feldstein play a basketball variant called "Horse." Yoshi wants to play but Shira will not let him because it is a "teenager game." Shira finally lets Yoshi do one shot because Rachel is hoping Yoshi will help her score. While trying to make a shot, he accidentally causes Shira to have a nosebleed. In 2015, Yoshi is getting ready to help Shira and Kendra conceive a child by donating his sperm. The night before the donation, he runs into Rachel, and they spend the next few hours together.
6
"Wolves"
Katie Aldworth
Keyonna Taylor
August 22, 2025 (2025-08-22)
105
In 1997, the family tries to play Avi's fantasy board game; Avi gets annoyed because they do not understand it. The game ends when Naomi discovers the game is set in Germany. Avi explains the game is European. In 2021, Avi tries to get Hannah's school to remove some wayward wild wolves, but he accidentally sparks a movement with some busybody parents.
7
"Kendra's Job"
Ben Bjelajac
Rachelle Williams-BenAry
August 22, 2025 (2025-08-22)
107
In 1993, Kendra's father gives her a princess party room at BJ Banana Fingers, a children's birthday funhouse, for her birthday. Kendra does not enjoy the gift due to her tomboy style. A princess sees Kendra not having fun and takes her to the skateboarding room, which she enjoys more. In 2007, before she meets Shira, Kendra is a competitive floor supervisor at "BJ Banana Fingers". Kendra spends so much time working she pays scant attention to the rest f her life, including her former girlfriend and her younger brother David, and this gets more intense when she is accepted into a managerial training program.
8
"The Intervention"
Aaron Brewer
Elijah Aron
August 22, 2025 (2025-08-22)
108
In 1959, Naomi tries to get her parents and big sisters' attention, but they are all absorbed in their own arguments or tasks. She takes a butterfly brooch and stabs herself in the leg in it to get attention, and cries when her family comforts her. She stops to reveal she rode her bike for an entire block. In 2019, the family meets at Los Angeles for Naomi and Elliot's anniversary; this meeting is a is a front for an intervention because Naomi believes Yoshi is addicted to some substance. Tensions to rise because of Naomi's fussiness.
9
"Honoring Naomi Schwartz"
Katie Aldworth
Taryn Englehart
August 22, 2025 (2025-08-22)
109
In 2014, Avi and Naomi are at the playground with Hannah; they discuss Hannah's biting of a kid in her class. Naomi blames Avi for not giving her siblings.[clarification needed] Later in the conversation, Naomi talks about the all-female, sibling rock band HAIM, and how she wishes her own children were close enough to do something similar together. In 2002, the family attends a celebration for Naomi at the Jewish Community Center, where Avi learns more about his mother, Shira leaves to be with Rachel, with whom she started a relationship at the high-school prom, but realizes Rachel never liked her in a romantic way. Yoshi tries to hide from his overbearing great-uncle Barry, and eventually gets drunk with his friend Danny.
10
"Uncle Barry"
Katie Rice
Raphael Bob-Waksberg
August 22, 2025 (2025-08-22)
110
In 2000, Naomi and Avi are visiting Uncle Barry in New York. Barry is planning to move from New York to Las Vegas because he cannot afford to live in a big, expensive house since the death of his wife, Sylvia. Barry invites Naomi to take items from the house; she finds the butterfly brooch that belonged to her mother but Barry wants to keep it. In 2022, Uncle Barry dies and his funeral is held in Las Vegas. The family go to a motel to hold a memorial for both him and Naomi, who died in 2020 from COVID-19.
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