Leanne Morgan’s Real Life Just Became a Netflix Sitcom
If you’ve ever laughed your way through motherhood, menopause, or marriage meltdowns, Leanne Morgan is your new favorite person. After going viral with her 2023 Netflix comedy special I’m Every Woman, which racked up a whopping 11 million views, she’s now stepping into the spotlight again — this time, in a sitcom based on her real life. The series, simply titled Leanne, is being co-produced by comedy heavyweight Chuck Lorre, the guy behind The Big Bang Theory, Mom, and Two and a Half Men. And yes, he personally reached out to Leanne after watching her stand-up. When Chuck Lorre knocks, you answer.
A Sitcom Built on Divorce, Family, and Second Chances
In Leanne, Morgan plays Leanne Murphy, a woman trying to piece her life together after her husband of 33 years leaves her for a younger woman. Her world turns upside down — but not in a tragic way. Think more “laugh through the tears and keep it moving” than “sob in the kitchen while eating frozen lasagna.” Leanne’s story is full of family chaos, hilarious coping, and the occasional handsome FBI agent. Seriously. Tim Daly plays the charming lawman who might help her feel seen again. Ryan Stiles plays the ex-husband, and Kristen Johnston joins the cast as Leanne’s no-nonsense sister. Her aging parents are played by Celia Weston and Blake Clark, who add their own quirks to the mix.
From Knoxville to Netflix Fame
Leanne’s comedy journey didn’t start in Hollywood. It started in Knoxville, Tennessee, where she began telling jokes while raising three kids and figuring out life. Her material is drawn from the stuff most people don’t want to talk about — marriage fatigue, body changes, in-laws — but she makes it all so funny and relatable that you can’t help but laugh. Her Southern charm and perfectly timed punchlines made her stand-up go viral. And Chuck Lorre, known for discovering breakout talent, saw something unique in her voice. When he invited her to turn her comedy into a sitcom, she said it felt like a career breakthrough and a personal validation. And really, who wouldn’t feel that way?
Why Leanne’s Story Hits So Hard
Netflix’s comedy VP, Tracey Pakosta, said that what makes Leanne’s work resonate globally is her ability to talk about things everyone goes through — love, loss, reinvention — with humor and honesty. Her stories don’t feel like scripts. They feel like conversations you’d have with your funniest aunt over sweet tea and sarcasm. The show doesn’t try to be trendy or edgy. It’s just real. Which might be exactly what we need right now.
She’s Not Done With Stand-Up Yet
Even with a new sitcom under her belt, Leanne hasn’t walked away from the stage. Her current tour, Just Getting Started, is running through October, and yes, more Netflix comedy specials are already being planned. She’s proving that midlife isn’t the end — it’s where things start getting good.
Final Thoughts
Leanne Morgan’s leap from southern stand-up to Netflix sitcom star is more than just a career move. It’s a reminder that real stories, told with heart and humor, still matter. Whether she’s talking about hot flashes or heartbreak, Leanne delivers it all with wit and wisdom — and we’re here for every second of it. So if you’re looking for a show that’s funny, raw, and unexpectedly relatable, Leanne is one to watch. And if you’re wondering what comes after a 33-year marriage ends, Leanne’s answer is simple: reinvention, laughter, and maybe an FBI agent with good hair.
