Merry Happy Whatever

Ended2019United States1 season · 8 episodes

The Quinn family gathers for the holidays under a father whose determination to keep everyone close often makes it difficult for them to be…Read more +Read less −

The Quinn family gathers for the holidays under a father whose determination to keep everyone close often makes it difficult for them to be honest. A new boyfriend’s arrival is only one disruption to traditions that no longer fit every member of the household. For Kayla, the end of her marriage brings a more fundamental reconsideration of the life she has been trying to maintain. Encounters with women help her recognise feelings she has not previously expressed, leading toward a difficult conversation with her family. The comedy follows that discovery across a compressed festive season, making Kayla’s coming-out part of its larger story about belonging without pretending to be someone else.

Sapphic lead / central romanceComedy Family

Sapphic characters & cast

Ashley Tisdale

as Kayla Quinn

Main sapphic character

1985-07-02Cancer

Jamie Renée Smith

as Kristen

Supporting sapphic character

Kristina Hanna

as Vanessa

Supporting sapphic character

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Details & credits

Country: United States
Language: English
Premiere: 2019-11-28
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 8

Image credits

Poster: TVmaze series artwork catalogue · Source
Ashley Tisdale: TVmaze performer catalogue · Source
Jamie Renée Smith: Performer publicity via LezWatch.TV · Source
Kristina Hanna: Performer publicity via LezWatch.TV · Source

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Last researched 2026-10-31. Editorially approved.

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