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Emma Approved

Emma Approved

★ 9.3/10•2013•Comedy•Drama
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Jane Austen's Emma Woodhouse, re-imagined as a bold, smart, idealistic, and audacious young entrepreneur with an expertise in life coaching and matchmaking, decides to start documenting her "greatness" for future achievements. Emma partners up with lifelong friend Alex Knightley, whose straight, logical, business mind clashes against Emma constantly, yet is exactly what she needs.

Bernie Su · Director

StatusEnded
LanguageEN
First Air DateOct 7, 2013

Episodes

Episode 1 - I Am Emma WoodhouseE14m

I Am Emma Woodhouse

Emma Woodhouse, a young lifestyle entrepreneur and matchmaker, decides to document her greatness for future achievements, much to her lifelong friend and business partner Alex Knightley's amusement.

Oct 7, 2013

Episode 2 - Imminent SuccessE24m

Imminent Success

In the midst of her friend (and client) Annie's doubts about getting married, Alex reminds Emma that she is in need of an assistant.

Oct 10, 2013

Episode 3 - Self SufficientE36m

Self Sufficient

When Alex finds a candidate for the new assistant position, a reluctant Emma agrees to interview recent college grad, Harriet Smith.

Oct 14, 2013

Episode 4 - The Right DecisionE47m

The Right Decision

Annie makes a decision about her upcoming wedding.

Oct 17, 2013

Episode 5 - Do What's BestE55m

Do What's Best

Emma pledges to solve the problem standing in the way of Annie and Ryan's wedding despite Alex's objections.

Oct 21, 2013

Episode 6 - Let's Be FrankE65m

Let's Be Frank

Harriet digs up dirt on the Weston family and Emma attempts to reach the unreachable Frank Churchill.

Oct 24, 2013

Episode 7 - What Really MattersE76m

What Really Matters

Emma has one more trick up her sleeve to convince Annie to go through with her wedding.

Oct 28, 2013

Episode 8 - Being a Great FriendE84m

Being a Great Friend

Alex discovers Emma's deceptive plan for getting the attention of Frank Churchill.

Oct 31, 2013

Episode 9 - A Worthy SubjectE94m

A Worthy Subject

With the Weston wedding a week away, Alex wants Emma to start looking for a new client.

Nov 4, 2013

Episode 10 - Wind in the SailsE105m

Wind in the Sails

Alex disapproves of Emma taking on Harriet as a client.

Nov 7, 2013

Episode 11 - UnderwhelmedE114m

Underwhelmed

Emma decides Harriet deserves better than the IT guy and plans to find better prospects for her assistant.

Nov 11, 2013

Episode 12 - The Rooster ObstacleE126m

The Rooster Obstacle

Emma and Harriet set their sights on California's youngest elected official, Senator James Elton.

Nov 14, 2013

Episode 13 - TweetceptionE134m

Tweetception

Emma tries to track down her next potential client, Senator Elton.

Nov 18, 2013

Episode 14 - Hashtag Miracle WorkerE143m

Hashtag Miracle Worker

Emma reassures Alex that Senator Elton will come to them after Ryan's recommendation tweet.

Nov 21, 2013

Episode 15 - Ambition & FruitionE154m

Ambition & Fruition

Emma helps Harriet make a decision about Martin, and Senator Elton finally makes his move.

Nov 25, 2013

Episode 16 - Giving ThanksE166m

Giving Thanks

Office morale is down and Emma is forced to think about her actions after Alex expresses his disappoinment in her.

Nov 28, 2013

Episode 17 - First ImpressionsE175m

First Impressions

After spending quality time with her father, Emma returns from holiday and meets with her latest high-profile client.

Dec 2, 2013

Episode 18 - Practice DateE187m

Practice Date

With Emma's help, Harriet and James get to know each other better.

Dec 5, 2013

Episode 19 - The Proof Is in the YogurtE195m

The Proof Is in the Yogurt

Even though James's coaching is progressing nicely, Harriet doesn't seem to be completely on board with Emma's plans.

Dec 9, 2013

Episode 20 - For a Very Special LadyE206m

For a Very Special Lady

Alex finds out about Emma's plans for Harriet and James.

Dec 12, 2013

Episode 21 - Fine TuningE215m

Fine Tuning

Emma convinces Harriet to show off her musical talents to woo the Senator.

Dec 16, 2013

Episode 22 - Planning PerfectionE224m

Planning Perfection

Emma's plan seems to be working perfectly— to Emma, at least.

Dec 19, 2013

Episode 23 - Moment of TriumphE237m

Moment of Triumph

On the day of the holiday party, the truth finally sinks in for Emma.

Dec 23, 2013

Episode 24 - Vingt-et-unE245m

Vingt-et-un

James finally reveals his true intentions, much to Emma's embarrassment.

Dec 26, 2013

Episode 25 - Should Have ListenedE256m

Should Have Listened

After the first failure in her career, Emma starts the year with a renewed attitude.

Feb 3, 2014

Episode 26 - New DirectionE266m

New Direction

Noticing Emma isn't bouncing back as well as she thinks she has, Alex enlists the help of Izzy, Emma's older sister (and his sister-in-law), to get her out of her funk.

Feb 6, 2014

Episode 27 - The Need to HelpE277m

The Need to Help

Wanting to make sure her instincts are right, Emma asks Harriet and Alex for their opinion on Izzy's situation.

Feb 10, 2014

Episode 28 - Sister AttackE285m

Sister Attack

With no conclusive answers, Emma decides to take the direct approach.

Feb 13, 2014

Episode 29 - Change of PlansE297m

Change of Plans

Determined to solve the problem in her sister's marriage, Emma convinces Izzy to take matters into her own hands and present John with a foolproof plan.

Feb 17, 2014

Episode 30 - Winners and LosersE304m

Winners and Losers

Emma's meddling unfortunately creates more friction between the Knightleys.

Feb 20, 2014

Episode 31 - Listening, AgainE316m

Listening, Again

After discovering her schemes, Alex confronts Emma about the conflict she caused in their siblings' marriage.

Feb 24, 2014

Episode 32 - Back in BusinessE324m

Back in Business

Emma shares how Izzy and John resolved things. Meanwhile, Harriet shares that she started an online music club.

Feb 27, 2014

Episode 33 - Back in the SaddleE334m

Back in the Saddle

Alex once again tries to get Emma to take on Maddy Bates as a client.

Mar 3, 2014

Episode 34 - Attitude and GratitudeE347m

Attitude and Gratitude

In order to get Alex's approval to throw a party, Emma finally meets with Maddy.

Mar 6, 2014

Episode 35 - Flies to HoneyE356m

Flies to Honey

Emma plans a high-profile benefit to introduce potential clientele to the Bates' financial service.

Mar 10, 2014

Episode 36 - Internal TroublesE367m

Internal Troubles

Harriet and Martin have an awkward encounter. Alex restrains Emma from breaking it up.

Mar 13, 2014

Episode 37 - Cinderella in the MakingE375m

Cinderella in the Making

With the benefit over a week away, challenges arise as Emma and Harriet struggle to find a celebrity guest, venue, and cause.

Mar 17, 2014

Episode 38 - Surprise, SurpriseE386m

Surprise, Surprise

An unexpected guest could be the answer to Emma's problems.

Mar 20, 2014

Episode 39 - Benefiting the Greater GoodE395m

Benefiting the Greater Good

Things begin to come together for Maddy's benefit: Emma finds a celebrity guest, Harriet nails down a location, and Frank Churchill helps out with last-minute details.

Mar 24, 2014

Episode 40 - Two for TwoE406m

Two for Two

Emma revels in the success of the benefit. Meanwhile, Alex reveals he may have a bit of a jealous side.

Mar 27, 2014

Episode 41 - Karma Is a...E414m

Karma Is a...

Emma is in for a surprise when a former client re-enters her life asking her for her event planning services.

Mar 31, 2014

Episode 42 - No, No and NoE426m

No, No and No

With Alex and Harriet's support, Emma decides to take on James Elton and Caroline Lee's engagement party.

Apr 3, 2014

Episode 43 - To New HeightsE437m

To New Heights

Emma tries to get to know Caroline better, only to be annoyed by her.

Apr 7, 2014

Episode 44 - A Little Too FamiliarE447m

A Little Too Familiar

Frustrations escalate as Emma begins planning the engagement party. Caroline tests Emma with her high demands, and Alex points out their striking similarities.

Apr 10, 2014

Episode 45 - Mirror, MirrorE455m

Mirror, Mirror

Emma insists she and Caroline are different, especially after Caroline gets a chef fired.

Apr 14, 2014

Episode 46 - Cruel IntentionsE466m

Cruel Intentions

Alex reassures Emma about the engagement party and encourages Harriet to believe in herself.

Apr 17, 2014

Episode 47 - Plus One, Minus OneE475m

Plus One, Minus One

On the day of the engagement party, James stops by the office to exclude Harriet from the party, but Alex asks her to be his date.

Apr 21, 2014

Episode 48 - DoppelgangersE486m

Doppelgangers

The day after the successful party, Caroline drops by the office to say goodbye. Emma takes the opportunity to ask her a question.

Apr 24, 2014

Episode 49 - The New GirlE496m

The New Girl

The Emma Approved office adjusts to their new employee, Jane Fairfax— Emma, especially, attempts to win her over.

Jun 2, 2014

Episode 50 - The BachelorE506m

The Bachelor

Emma teams up with Frank Churchill to throw a bachelor/bachelorette auction.

Jun 5, 2014

Episode 51 - Project RunwayE514m

Project Runway

Emma convinces Alex and Jane to take photos for the auction; Frank doesn't show.

Jun 9, 2014

Episode 52 - True DetectiveE525m

True Detective

Emma wants to find out who sent Jane a mysterious gift, but her new hire seems to be hiding secrets.

Jun 12, 2014

Episode 53 - Gossip GirlE535m

Gossip Girl

Insisting that she isn't gossiping, Emma is still making speculations about Jane's mystery gift sender.

Jun 16, 2014

Episode 54 - The Dating GameE545m

The Dating Game

Annie wants plays matchmaker for Alex and Jane, much to Emma's dismay.

Jun 19, 2014

Episode 55 - MythbustersE556m

Mythbusters

Emma puts Annie's theory to the test to see if Alex and Jane really do have any chemistry.

Jun 23, 2014

Episode 56 - PsychE566m

Psych

With the auction only a day away, Frank Churchill has to leave unexpectedly.

Jun 26, 2014

Episode 57 - Babies and BidsE577m

Babies and Bids

With the success of the benefit still not far behind them and not wanting to break the momentum, Emma begins to eye another big client: Boxx, an eco-friendly restaurant. Too impatient to wait until the company officially lands them, she also decides she wants to throw Annie a baby shower.

Jun 30, 2014

Episode 58 - Ship ShapeE586m

Ship Shape

Emma scrambles to make both Annie's baby shower and the Boxx event a success. Jane sees a business opportunity for her aunt.

Jul 3, 2014

Episode 59 - Car CrushE595m

Car Crush

After Frank rescues her from a car accident, Harriet has a new crush, but Emma tries not to interfere this time.

Jul 7, 2014

Episode 60 - Out of the BagE605m

Out of the Bag

Frank comes to visit and he spills some information about the opening that could ruin the event.

Jul 10, 2014

Episode 61 - The Usual SuspectsE615m

The Usual Suspects

Emma blames Maddy for telling Frank about the restaurant secret and Jane gets offended. Alex suspects Frank and Jane are hiding something, but Emma finds it ridiculous.

Jul 14, 2014

Episode 62 - Baby BumpE626m

Baby Bump

Very busy with the Boxx opening, Emma has to work during Annie's baby shower.

Jul 17, 2014

Episode 63 - Mood SwingsE634m

Mood Swings

Frank convinces Emma not to use Maddy's jams for the gift bags given at the restaurant opening.

Jul 21, 2014

Episode 64 - Boxx HillE645m

Boxx Hill

After the party, Emma must face the consequences of her bad actions.

Jul 24, 2014

Episode 65 - Big Girls Don't CryE657m

Big Girls Don't Cry

Harriet takes the reins while Emma wallows.

Jul 28, 2014

Episode 66 - All ApologiesE666m

All Apologies

Emma apologizes to Maddy for what went down at the Boxx opening.

Jul 31, 2014

Episode 67 - Secret LoversE677m

Secret Lovers

Annie reveals that Frank and Jane used to date, which proves Emma has been wrong about many things.

Aug 4, 2014

Episode 68 - The Boy is MineE686m

The Boy is Mine

Emma has a realization about something she should've known all along.

Aug 7, 2014

Episode 69 - Strange DaysE697m

Strange Days

After Harriet and Emma's revealing conversation things become awkward between the two friends.

Aug 11, 2014

Episode 70 - At LastE708m

At Last

Alex returns to the office.

Aug 14, 2014

Episode 71 - A Little Less ConversationE717m

A Little Less Conversation

Frank visits the office to make an official apology.

Aug 18, 2014

Episode 72 - After AllE728m

After All

Emma helps Harriet plan the perfect proposal for Martin.

Aug 21, 2014

Actors

Joanna Sotomura

Joanna Sotomura

Emma Woodhouse

Brent Bailey

Brent Bailey

Alex Knightley

Dayeanne Hutton

Dayeanne Hutton

Harriet Smith

James Brent Isaacs

James Brent Isaacs

Bobby Martin

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