Original title
The Throwaways
Released
8/23/2012
Origin country
US
Status
Ended
Number of seasons
2
Number of episodes
17
When newly out teen Olivia loses her family, her home, and her future in one fell swoop, she's taken in by a resilient group of lesbian misfits. Things can only get better. Right? Despite the repeal of DADT and the recent Supreme Court decision on marriage equality, LGBT kids are still being bullied, harassed, and thrown out of their homes because of their sexuality. The Throwaways follows straight-A, straight-laced, and anything but straight Olivia on her quest to find a safe place to be herself. This series showcases the still tenuous nature of LGBT acceptance in America, as well as the comedy and comfort to be found in new friends and allies.
Olivia tries to focus on her homework, but study buddy Andrea has other ideas. When Olivia's mother catches them in the midst of extra-curricular activities, Olivia is faced with the choice between hope and home.
After running away from home, Olivia’s last chance for support turns into a walk down memory lane with some unexpected detours, as well as a new path.
Olivia, venturing into the city for help, comes face-to-face with Dorsey instead. She isn’t sure whether to trust her new friend, but as things start to unravel, even more, she might not have a choice.
Olivia meets Dorsey’s group of friends, the Throwaways, including Queen Bee Fiona, who's in charge of the hive the Throwaways buzz around. House rules + new friends + new enemies + strange security checks + small spaces + big emergencies abound.
Olivia starts to get into the daily routine of the Throwaways, which is to say...their anti-routine. The other girls put Olivia through her paces, and a visit with the Throwaways' benefactor leaves everyone a little shaken, but it's nothing a night out on the town can't help them forget.
Olivia witnesses a morning after like no other and takes part in her first day of “work” with the Throwaways. An unexpected connection with another lost girl adds confusion and tension to the mix.
Olivia challenges the pecking order of the Throwaways, finds out what happens when you mess with Fiona, and navigates the pointy corners of a love triangle.
Olivia helps run a rave, bumps into her past, smacks head-on into trouble, and looks for an escape hatch from the madness of the Throwaways.
Olivia and Jazzlyn play house and get a harsh reminder about the price of being a Throwaway while Fiona and Dorsey juggle endings and beginnings.
Olivia ends up back where she started but finds that nothing is, or ever will be, the way it was.
Amy reveals what brought her to Chicago from Utah, what that hospital bracelet on her arm is for, and what she has in common (or not) with that guy from Harry Potter.
Fiona reveals the road that led to her becoming the leader of the Throwaways, as well as a little more about her complicated relationship with the big boss, Bill.
Jayne seems confident and self-assured, but Fiona is determined to peel back the layers and find out whats hiding under near Jaynes rough and tough exterior. Find out the pet situation in the Throwaways hideout, as well as why Jayne thinks Fiona is the ‘worst lesbian ever.
Jazzlyn has the worst poker face ever. In this segment, Fiona probes Jazz about her special relationship with her brother and whether or not she has any 2s. Go Fish, Fiona.
Nancy is all about Jazzlyn. But when Jazzlyn isn around, Fiona gets Nancy to share a lot more. Find out about the home that crumbled right out from under Nancys feet, as well as the promises Fiona makes to get Nancy to stick around.
Olivia, the main character of The Throwaways, is on the move and on guard. In this rare moment of quiet, Fiona lets Olivia breathe and process everything that happened after she fled her nasty fate back home. Olivia tries to explain away her mothers actions; Fiona shows that theres more than one way to be a mother.
We like to imagine that Rynn showed up just in time to ruin some perfectly debaucherous Pride festivities for poor Fiona, but thats the price Fiona pays for being a full-time mama duck. Fiery and unpredictable, even Rynn succumbs to Fionas charms, even if shes not about to share what she stole when she smashed the window at that fancy hair salon...
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