Overview
State of Georgia is an American television sitcom that premiered on ABC Family in the summer of 2011. Built around the comic persona of Raven‑Symoné, the series centers on two young women sharing an apartment as they try to make their way in a big city. The show was promoted as a light, youth‑oriented comedy and represented a return to weekly scripted sitcom work for its star after an earlier, highly successful family series.
Premise and characters
The basic premise follows Georgia, an aspiring actress and bold personality, and her pragmatic roommate who balances work and ambition. Episodes typically mixed dating mishaps, career setbacks and friendship dynamics into half‑hour narratives. The series relied on situational humor and character chemistry more than serialized story arcs.
Cast, format and production
State of Georgia featured a small ensemble led by Raven‑Symoné. It was produced for a cable audience and scheduled as a summer show on ABC Family. As a sitcom it drew on familiar television conventions and aimed at young adults and teens, combining relationship plots with workplace and audition storylines. For information on the show’s genre and television context see genre overview and broader television references.
Broadcast history and reception
The series debuted on June 29, 2011. It was a short‑lived program that aired for a single season during that period and did not continue as a long‑running series. Critics and viewers gave mixed reactions: some praised the lead performer’s charisma while others found the material uneven. The show is often noted for being Raven‑Symoné’s first sitcom project following her earlier Disney Channel work; background on that earlier series can be found via Raven‑Symoné and the well‑known program That's So Raven referenced in discussions of her career.
Significance and notable facts
Although brief, State of Georgia is remembered mainly for its casting and timing — a summer network effort to capture a younger demographic and to showcase a familiar television performer in a different setting. It illustrates common trends in cable programming: testing original sitcoms in off‑peak seasons and building shows around established personalities. For network and production details consult the channel page ABC Family resources.
Further information
- Genre: Sitcom / comedy
- Primary focus: friendship, careers, dating
- Target audience: young adults and teens