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The Audacity S1E2 — Shine Brightly

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The Audacity•Season 1•Episode 2

Shine Brightly

6.8/10 · 163 votesApr 19, 202658 min

Ranked #6 of 8 in Season 1•−0.3 vs season avg

JoAnne squirms in Duncan's grasp. Lili needs these diagnoses by yesterday. The press is on to a scandal. Bardolph's triggered. Xander gets the joke. Orson has his heart stolen by someone with practice. Gary's Pippin is - it's too awful to say.

Directed byLucy Forbes

Written byCharlotte Ahlin, Semi Chellas

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Cast12

Billy Magnussen

Billy Magnussen

Duncan Park

Sarah Goldberg

Sarah Goldberg

Dr. JoAnne Felder

Zach Galifianakis

Zach Galifianakis

Carl Bardolph

Meaghan Rath

Meaghan Rath

Anushka Bhattachera-Phister

Lucy Punch

Lucy Punch

Lili Park-Hoffsteader

Paul Adelstein

Paul Adelstein

Dr. Gary Felder

Simon Helberg

Simon Helberg

Martin Phister

Rob Corddry

Rob Corddry

Tom Ruffage

Everett Blunck

Everett Blunck

Orson Stern

Ava Telek

Ava Telek

Jamison Park-Hoffsteader

Thailey Roberge

Thailey Roberge

Tess Phister

Rukiya Bernard

Rukiya Bernard

Beatrice Webb

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Lucy Forbes

Director

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Ron Rosen

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Charlotte Ahlin

Writer

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Semi Chellas

Writer

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Richard Rutkowski

Director of Photography

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Episode Summary

"Shine Brightly" is episode 2 of The Audacity season 1. It scored 6.8/10 from 163 votes, ranking #6 of 8 episodes this season (season average 7.1). Directed by Lucy Forbes and written by Charlotte Ahlin, Semi Chellas, it aired on April 19, 2026.

Next: E3 · Valley of Heart's Delight Best of Season 1