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The Employables

2019 1 season 8 eps TV-PG

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Season 1

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Season 1

43 min

S1 · E1 · May 15, 2019

Hire Intelligence Episode 1

James, 35, has Tourette Syndrome, which causes a multitude of unexpected tics including saying "hat", "nipple" and a maniacal laugh. Since dropping out of college, where he studied biology, he has struggled to find any employment. Jeff, 30, has high-functioning autism and a stutter, which makes communicating his thoughts to the outside world nearly impossible, but that doesn't stop his dream of working in a creative industry.

43 min

S1 · E2 · May 22, 2019

Hire Ability Episode 2

Aerial, 27, has Tourette Syndrome. Among a range of involuntary vocal outbursts and physical movements, Aerial also experiences a symptom called Echolalia which means she frequently copies any sound or expression she hears around her. Hayden, 23, was diagnosed with autism at age twelve. Hayden’s dream is to find a job that highlights his strengths.

43 min

S1 · E3 · May 29, 2019

Chainsaws and Traffic Lights Episode 3

Matt, 27, has a severe form of Tourette Syndrome that causes sudden violent body movements (tics), spitting and vocal outbursts, often triggered by being in cars or tight spaces. Nathan, 31, has high-functioning autism, also known as Asperger’s Syndrome, which makes it difficult for him to navigate social interactions; he also has an extraordinary obsession with roads and maps.

43 min

S1 · E4 · Jun 5, 2019

Don't Judge My Book Cover Episode 4

Victoria, 25, has autism spectrum disorder but does everything she can to hide it from potential employers. Gabe, 31, has Tourette Syndrome. He’s had a tic in almost every part of his body – even his eyes.

43 min

S1 · E5 · Jul 3, 2019

More Than Meets the Eye Episode 5

Angela, 31, has Tourette Syndrome and near-constant high energy tics that often include swearing. She lost her last job at a hair salon over ten years ago and has not been able to reenter the job market, but is hopeful to find work soon to support her seven year-old son, Jesse. Michael, 23, is autistic and often finds it nearly impossible to communicate his thoughts verbally. He has never had a full-time job.

43 min

S1 · E6 · Jul 10, 2019

Cursing with Confidence Episode 6

Erik, 29, has high-functioning autism which can sometimes mean he has trouble communicating his thoughts. Jaleesa, 20, has Tourette Syndrome which causes a variety of involuntary tics such as ‘I’m a bagel’ or ‘I’m a bear’.

43 min

S1 · E7 · Jul 17, 2019

Hidden Talents Episode 7

Fisher, 43, has Tourette Syndrome which means he experiences involuntary physical and vocal outbursts such as ‘razzle dazzle’, ‘dynamite’ and ‘bop bop bop’ — to name but a few. Jen, 42, has autism. She’s lived most of her life in various facilities and institutions but is now ready to re-claim her independence by finding a job.

43 min

S1 · E8 · Jul 24, 2019

Shoots & Ladders Episode 8

Brenda, 44, has high-functioning autism. Her biggest obstacle to finding work has been a crippling fear of social situations. Ben, 27, has Tourette Syndrome, that causes violent body tics and some unexpected verbal outbursts, like “bats” and “tomato.”

8 episodes in Season 1

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Follow job seekers with conditions such as autism or Tourette Syndrome as they work to overcome obstacles and find fulfilling employment that provides them with the skills to excel long term in their careers.

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Ricky Kelehar Executive producer · Elaine Frontain Bryant Executive producer · Shelly Tatro Executive producer

Executive producer

Ricky Kelehar

Executive producer

Elaine Frontain Bryant

Executive producer

Shelly Tatro

Total runtime 5h 44m · Episode length 43 min · Type Documentary

Show info

Premiered

May 15, 2019

Final episode

July 24, 2019

Status

Ended

Network

A&E

Country

United States · Australia

Type

Documentary

Episode length

43 min

Total runtime

5h 44m

Original language

English

Production

O

Optomen Productions

Production

United States

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Languages

Spoken on screen

English

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