San Jose Mercury News/Contra Costa Times' Scores

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For 265 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 68% higher than the average critic
  • 2% same as the average critic
  • 30% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 3.9 points higher than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average TV Show review score: 67
Highest review score:
Battlestar Galactica (2003): Season 3
Critic Score 100
Lowest review score:
In Case of Emergency: Season 1
Critic Score 0
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 187 out of 187
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 187
  3. Negative: 0 out of 187
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  1. Hawaii Five-0: Season 1
    CBS has presented viewers with an exciting gift this fall. Their "Five-0" update not only doesn't stink, it's an action-packed, easy-on-the-eyes thrill ride that is slicker and sexier than the original series that aired from 1968 to '80.
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  2. American Horror Story: Season 1
    Most TV shows, after all, quickly fade from memory. This one will haunt your dreams.
  3. The Office: Season 1
    The good news is that it doesn't stink. The even better news is that it's clever and sophisticated and immediately outclasses most of the comedies currently on network television -- not that the bar is set to breathtaking heights. [24 Mar 2005, p.D01]
    Posted May 17, 2013
  4. Everwood: Season 1
    Fortunately, the series has enough edge and action and compelling conflict to keep it from getting mired in sap. Berlanti, in fact, has humorously referred to Everwood as "'Our Town' on crack" and he may have something there. [16 Sept 2002, p.D1]
    Posted Mar 19, 2013
  5. Phil Spector: Season 1
    From Spector's verbal bluster, to all the chatter about ballistics and forensics, it's a very talkie 90 minutes, occasionally punctuated by a haunting soundtrack. But the high-caliber performers, as well as Mamet's sparkling dialogue, keep things compelling.
    • Metascore: 59
    • Critic Score 88
    Friends: Season 1
    All the weird, impulsive jokes are as outrageously funny as they aspire to be. [22 Sept 1994, p.1C]
    Posted Feb 27, 2013
  7. The Newsroom: Season 1
    I'd rather spend time with an edgy show that aims high and sometimes falls short, than one that doesn't.... Welcome back, Mr. Sorkin. It's a pleasure to have you.
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