The Communist's Daughter

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In the thick of the Reagan '80s, the daughter of two happily married Communists struggles between fitting in at a new high school and upholding her family's outdated beliefs.

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Seasons

8 Episodes • Premiered 2021

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1. Opium for the Masses

After an embarrassing encounter with her crush on her first day at a new high school, Dunyasha sidelines her family values and petitions to get a TV. Meanwhile, Ian runs into his old school rival and announces his bid for election.

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2. The Apple Orchard

Dunyasha and Boris devise a plan to raise funds for a television behind their dad’s back. When Ian finds out they exploited an underage worker, he decides to meet them in the middle.

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3. New Kid From the Soviet Block

To get closer to Marc, Dunyasha decides to sign up to audition for the school's musical where she meets a new transfer student from the USSR. Things are starting to look up for her until her new comrade blows her audition out of the water.

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4. Mall Bangs

With the McDougald's funds tied up in Ian's campaign, Carol gives Dunyasha a haircut that is sure to turn heads -- but not in the way Dunyasha was hoping.

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5. This Means War

When Rod Bigmann's campaign fires shots at Ian and his family's values, Dunyasha stands up for her dad in a volatile way. Will her impulsions hinder the progress she's made?

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6. 99 Pink Balloons

To celebrate International Women's Day, Carol takes back her brand by re-adopting her maiden name while Dunyasha has a sleepover with Jasmine and increasingly more wary Tatiana.

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7. The Great Ward Five Debate

It's the final debate between Ian and Rod before the election and things are heated. Tensions grow hotter when Tatiana shows up and reveals information that could rock the fate of Ian's success and the McDougald family bond.

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8. Dream the Impossible Dream

With opening night of the musical and the election falling on the same night, Dunyasha must decide which team to support. Can fragmented relationships be reconciled?

Cast

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Ryan Taerk

Boris McDougald

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Sofia Banzhaf

Dunyasha McDougald

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Aaron Poole

Ian McDougald

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