Courting Alex: Season 1
  • Network: CBS
  • Series Premiere Date: Jan 23, 2006
  • Season #: 1
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Metascore
39 out of 100

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 19 Critics What's this?

User Score
3.7 out of 10

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 26 Ratings

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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 19
  3. Negative: 9 out of 19
  1. Miami Herald
    Reviewed by: Glenn Garvin
    70
    Elfman establishes herself as one of the major female comic presences on television.
  2. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
    Reviewed by: Rob Owen
    60
    The acting talent here is marginal compared to the sitcom it replaces, "Out of Practice" (returning later in the season), but I found "Courting Alex" more enjoyable.
  3. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Barry Garron
    60
    Simultaneously sexy and relatable, Elfman wins us over with a convincing performance that shows vulnerability just beneath a placid surface.
  4. USA Today
    Reviewed by: Robert Bianco
    38
    Courting Alex is nothing if not dull.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 18
  3. Negative: 10 out of 18
  1. LisaB
    10
    I love it!! It is funny, endearing, clever, and I will watch it every week! It's such a refreshing departure from the pathetic list of network offerings!… Expand
  2. LeonardJ
    8
    Jenna once again shows us her talent in this fresh comedy.
  3. PatriceM
    7
    I really liked the cast, however, what's missing is more comedy. The writing was very hit and miss. Both Elfman and Coleman shine--but will that be enough??… Expand
  4. rogerp
    4
    disappointing first show..cast very likeable..script very very bad..really Like Jenna and Josh.R. .they deserve much better to work with....Josh is a former stockbrocker/smoke jumper/now bartender???? yah, that's real...Dabney is always fun..Jillian and Josh S look promising..Hugh was trying far too hard. I'll watch again, but it better get better....… Expand

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