Showtime has given its latest original series, the multiple-personality comedy United States of Tara, a second season. The 12-episode order comes after just four outings for the newbie during its current rookie season.
With talented folks like star Toni Collette, executive producer Steven Spielberg, and creator Diablo Cody associated with it, it was kind of inevitable the show would attract a substantial number of viewers. I know I’m not surprised United States has struck a chord among viewers who appreciate a good laugh and quality programming.
Says Showtime President of Entertainment Robert Greenblatt: “It has been pure pleasure working with …read more

Joost has got it, and now you can get it, too.
The video website is currently offering the complete pilot episode of Showtime’s forthcoming Toni Collete comedy United States of Tara a full ten days in advance of the January 18 television premiere. Nice!
And, here it is now, without further delay, after the jump:

If you prefer your comedy fix coming from a premium-cable network like Showtime, well, have I got super news for you.
Today, online DVD rental business Netflix announced it has partnered with Showtime to offer fans a lengthy early look at the pay channel’s new Toni Collette personality-disorder comedy United States of Tara. In addition, the second and sixth season premieres, respectively, of the U.K. import Secret Diary of a Call Girl and the network’s acclaimed original series The L Word, which is entering its final run, will also be available for online viewing the same day their new seasons …read more