SEASON ONE OVERVIEW
This Season…
Season one follows our main characters (Tony, Richard, and Mel) as they fight their insecurities and chase down their most ambitious goals, all while traveling the country and meeting a wide variety of hot dog vendors and connoisseurs, played by a rotating cast of celebrity guests.
For Tony, he feels pushed aside by the elusive Studio who has forced a new co-host onto his show and refused to spring for a new production van or better time slot despite American Wiener’s long standing relationship with the network. Richard, now shoved into the spotlight with all eyes on him, squirms in discomfort with imposter syndrome. He is constantly worried everyone will hate him, that he will say something dumb that lands him on a meme, and that his past and upbringing will lose him every shred of credibility he has worked his entire career to build. And then, there’s Mel, who has always hid behind her work and success as a detail-oriented, talent wrangling, quality producer. She doesn’t mind the traveling and long hours because, frankly, she doesn’t have anyone who misses her. When she meets Richard in person, she feels a connection unlike she’s felt with anyone (except maybe her first Cat, Rocky, who had human eyes, but was ultimately still a cat.) When the Studio offers her a job on a new project, she struggles with making a smart career choice and sticking with her American Wiener family.
- Will Tony *finally* get a meeting with the network?
- Will Richard be able to overcome the demons of his past?
- Will Mel realize she’s more than her work and her cats?
Season one follows our main characters (Tony, Richard, and Mel) as they fight their insecurities and chase down their most ambitious goals, all while traveling the country and meeting a wide variety of hot dog vendors and connoisseurs, played by a rotating cast of celebrity guests.
For Tony, he feels pushed aside by the elusive Studio who has forced a new co-host onto his show and refused to spring for a new production van or better time slot despite American Wiener’s long standing relationship with the network. Richard, now shoved into the spotlight with all eyes on him, squirms in discomfort with imposter syndrome. He is constantly worried everyone will hate him, that he will say something dumb that lands him on a meme, and that his past and upbringing will lose him every shred of credibility he has worked his entire career to build. And then, there’s Mel, who has always hid behind her work and success as a detail-oriented, talent wrangling, quality producer. She doesn’t mind the traveling and long hours because, frankly, she doesn’t have anyone who misses her. When she meets Richard in person, she feels a connection unlike she’s felt with anyone (except maybe her first Cat, Rocky, who had human eyes, but was ultimately still a cat.) When the Studio offers her a job on a new project, she struggles with making a smart career choice and sticking with her American Wiener family.
EPISODESEPISODE 1: SHAKE THINGS UP
Tony runs into his ex-co star and former BFF, Vince, doing local press at KKYI Good Morning You . Richard tries to be a friend to Tony, and Mel tries to learn what a friend is.
EPISODE 2: BFFS
Tony tries to keep morale and ratings up while welcoming his new co-host. Mel can’t get over the gates of Wrigley Field for filming.
EPISODE 3: MELTY
Tony has a come to Jesus moment while hiding in a custodial closet. Richard has a meltdown thinking he has to do the show alone. Mel’s ice cold heart begins to melt while exploring the eatery Wet Hot American Dog.
EPISODE 4: WHAT COMES NEXT
Tony tries to meet with the elusive studio executives. Richard and Mel get trapped in a sausage factory walk-in cooler on a scouting trip.
EPISODE 5: TONY COOL
Tony tests out a new on camera persona, Tony Cool. Richard’s former fling makes him feel very uncool. Mel can barely cool it with jealousy.
EPISODE 6: MOTHER DEAREST
Tony misses his mom while Richard avoids his. Mel gets a job offer that is hard to refuse.
EPISODE 7: HOMEWARD BOUND
Tony takes the crew back to his hometown in small-town USA to film his niece, Janice, and her homemade sausages. Richard discovers how much he likes America. Mel keeps a secret.
EPISODE 8: DOGS FLY
Tony and Richard get into a physical altercation at the State Fair of Texas while tasting Fletchers Corny Dogs. Mel babysits Richard’s ex on set and learns some interesting pieces of his past.
EPISODE 9: SECRET INGREDIENT
Tony intercepts a call with The Studio while touring the French’s Mustard Factory. Richard organizes a surprise party for Mel to celebrate her cat’s 15th birthday. The new job offer gets real for Mel.
EPISODE 10: HEART ACHE
Tony flies to Los Angeles to meet with The Studio. Richard discovers his heart is all-in on America. Mel discovers she has a heart.
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