• Network: FOX
  • Series Premiere Date: Sep 7, 2006
  • Season #: 1
User Score
8.3 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 66 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 55 out of 66
  2. Negative: 9 out of 66

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  1. PatrickB
    Sep 8, 2006
    10
    I thought it was GREAT. Funny stuff. If I remember correctly the "critics" bashed the "Friends" pilot. I say give it a chance. Experts?
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  2. sama
    Oct 10, 2006
    10
    please don't cancel! it is such a fun show and we need to have something like this- try another nite when it has a chance to succeed!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. RHIONAS
    Oct 2, 2006
    9
    The show is great... Beth Lacke is hilarious! I really hope the show stays on.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  4. JilL
    Sep 10, 2006
    10
    Once again the critics just don't get it. This is a very funny show, pure entertainment from start to finish. I loved it.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  5. GyasiW
    Sep 19, 2006
    7
    It is actually a pretty funny show. Not the best one I've ever seen, and some of the characters in it are a bit typical, but mostly it is pretty entertaining. Good for a quick laugh.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  6. DANIELL
    Sep 8, 2006
    10
    Funny as hell . critics can kiss my ass.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  7. luisv
    Dec 5, 2006
    8
    good show better than most of todays sitcoms. hope is back.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  8. CherylB
    Oct 7, 2006
    10
    I loved this show! too funny.. One of the best new shows of the season! Please come back on!!!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  9. JohnL
    Sep 10, 2006
    9
    Critics are awfully viscious, but if they actually relaxed and had a martini while watching it, they would realize that the audience actually loved it! See ya next week!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  10. BillG
    Sep 16, 2006
    10
    Larry and Amanda have GREAT chemistry together. Let's see what they do with that.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  11. ScottB
    Sep 16, 2006
    9
    I liked the pilot and plan on tuning in each week. I remember some shows like "Friends" and "Will & Grace" starting out the first season without the story lines and fleshed out characters. I think the cast shows GREAT potential. Lets hope the writing catches up to the actors. Especially Beth Lacke. Funny and hot, what's not to watch?
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  12. bobj
    Sep 18, 2006
    3
    The show is bad. The only saving grace is Beth Lacke. Too bad her character wasn't on another show. Hopefully when this gets cancelled in the next few weeks, we'll see her on some mid season replacement show.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  13. ChrisN
    Sep 19, 2006
    2
    There were a few laughs, but the first two episodes are a tired old version of the same old sit-com, repackaged and fed to us through the beer bong that TV has become. That, plus the ridiculous idea that the characters pictured would agree on the Martini (?) as their chosen group drink is enough to give any level of bar-fly the dry heaves. ANY bar conversation set to a laugh track would be as amusing. Expand
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  14. MattM
    Sep 29, 2006
    10
    I loved this show, I was disappointed last night when it wasn't on. This type of humor is right up my alley, I don't expect much from sitcoms, if I have to think too much, then it isn't worth my time.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  15. LynnG
    Sep 7, 2006
    10
    I saw the pilot and some subsequent shows - thought is was hip, funny, entertaining. Liked the cast. Give it a chance, please!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  16. DarlaY
    Sep 8, 2006
    9
    Entertaining, I'll be watching again!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  17. TiffaniL
    Sep 8, 2006
    9
    I absolutely love this show! I wasn't really planning on watching this show but I am really glad that I did.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  18. DANIELL
    Sep 8, 2006
    10
    Funny as hell . critics can kiss my ass.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  19. Patrick
    Sep 9, 2006
    10
    I love this show... its a funny, fast paced comedy and I liked the Pilot from start to end - and its good to see funny actors ive never seen before in my life. Critics need to get themselves a sense of humor.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  20. billyb
    Jan 1, 2007
    10
    This show is hilarious and has a perfect balance of smart comedy and romance.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  21. AmyG
    Jan 22, 2007
    9
    One of the best new sitcoms I've seen in years. I'm so disappointed that they pulled it off the air. Bad time slot, I say, because it was much more entertaining than Til Death and seemed to be for a totally different audience. I'd like to see CBS pick it up and pair it with The Class.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  22. JoeMcQ
    Oct 1, 2006
    10
    The show accurately depicts the struggle & tension between friends and their friends girlfriends. Hope they keep it on!!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  23. TV
    Dec 18, 2006
    10
    Great show!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  24. jerryh
    Oct 31, 2006
    10
    It is original and funny with interesting characters. The critics give it a 2.5 and actual viewers give it a an 8 out of 10. That is quite a gap. Personally on this one I think the critics are idiots.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  25. thomas
    Oct 4, 2006
    9
    i season passed it on my tivo, and now it has dissapeared. ugh! running it on thursday was a mistake. put it on tuesday and kick off csi.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  26. DanS
    Sep 11, 2006
    10
    I thought it was great. I look forward to upcoming shows. The critics are not all there.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  27. JakeS
    Sep 10, 2006
    10
    I LOVED this show. Laughed SOOO HARD. I will definitely be watching again. I don't get why FOX promotes crap like TILL DEATH and not something as funny as this...
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  28. KarlH
    Sep 12, 2006
    10
    great show, i'll be seeing the next episode.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  29. JimH
    Sep 14, 2006
    9
    Pilot was plain funny although theme is tired (then again, which sitcome isn't?). I would have given a 10 rating if not for the follow-up episode which was pretty good, but not as side-splittingly funny; plus it didn't include what I assumed would be the trademark Martini scene(s).
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  30. steveo
    Sep 15, 2006
    3
    This isn't any different than any of the other crap that has been canceled lately. I give it half a season. How about writing something good people. You get paid enough.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  31. EricK
    Sep 15, 2006
    0
    Unwatchable. Bet it's cancelled within 5 episodes.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  32. lapup
    Sep 16, 2006
    8
    It's all been done before, but I liked it then, so why not now... There's some new twists and premises to keep me watching, and waiting for it to get good.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  33. MelissaM.
    Sep 28, 2006
    10
    I liked it a lot. Heaps better than say, reality tv. I'm really disappointed that it wasn't on tonight.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  34. JulieC
    Sep 28, 2006
    10
    I like the show. It's funny in a un-politically correct kinda way. Sometimes you just want to laugh and be entertained.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  35. JayC
    Sep 28, 2006
    9
    I ask everyone to remember Friends' comedy appeared forced in the beginning too. I enjoy this show quite a bit. Beth Lacke is great. If this show was given time I can see each actor growing more comfortable with their character. Too bad Fox appears to have pulled it.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  36. JimZ
    Sep 8, 2006
    8
    OK
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  37. daveg
    Nov 16, 2006
    8
    I thought the show was freaking funny. If it wasn't going against the office it would do better. they should bring it back on.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  38. RoseannG
    Nov 16, 2006
    10
    I think this show is very funny!!! Better than Till Death
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  39. SteveW
    Nov 28, 2006
    10
    Made a mistake pulling this show
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  40. AmandaF
    Nov 4, 2006
    10
    I loved this show and I'm very disappointed that fox cancelled it. I know the reviews were bad, but fox should be listening to its viewers instead of newspaper critics. Everyone I know loves it!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  41. SteveS
    Nov 6, 2006
    10
    I connected with the characters right away. It is hitting a part of the demo that tends to warm up to this kind of thing... remember the show about nothing?
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  42. J-wink
    Dec 11, 2006
    2
    Sucked... Not funny at all
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  43. LesleyJ
    Sep 13, 2006
    8
    My husband and I rarely watch sitcoms anymore, because they are so predictable. We decided to give this one a try and found it to be quite funny. We will continue to watch it.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  44. dans
    Sep 14, 2006
    10
    ist ep was great 2nd ep was so so... still watching missing deno son ... when they had cocktail.. just think.... boston legal... hello
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  45. AnnieM
    Sep 16, 2006
    1
    I think I laughed about twice. There's no depth to any of the characters; they're nothing but a bunch of mean, cynical stereotypes. The writing is abominable and the whole idea is tired. There doesn't seem to be a legitimate reason for anything that happens. I smell the season's first cancellation, but then again, you can never tell with people. They watch silly things.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  46. GaryG
    Sep 21, 2006
    10
    I think that Beth Lacke, Amanda makes this show as of now. I am looking forward to the next shows. Hoping that it raises ratings so I can continue to watch it.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  47. BrianS
    Sep 25, 2006
    9
    I am enjoying this new show. Its so much better than Till Death. I'm going to keep watching...I hope Fox keeps this show on air for a while!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  48. Christa
    Sep 25, 2006
    4
    I want it to be funny but it just isn't funny enough. It doesn't hold my interest.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  49. DanaB
    Sep 26, 2006
    3
    The only funny charecter is Bethe Lacke. The others weren't even given funny lines. Who knows maybe they could be funny if they had better writers. Can't believe this made it to tv.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  50. LindseyO
    Sep 26, 2006
    10
    This show is hilarious! I don't know what those critics are talking about. Oh yeah, that's right, they have to be critics because they have no guts or skill.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  51. L
    Sep 28, 2006
    10
    I love this show!!!! I'm sad that it is stacked against Survivor because it's really really funny. Beth Lacke is perfect in her role. I just read that it's from the producers of That 70's Show - no wonder I love it!!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  52. CrystalM
    Sep 28, 2006
    10
    I think the show is hilarious. You have to have a good sense of humor. I was honestly shocked when I turned Fox on tonight and it wasn't on. Sure, the show only works for a certain age group but let us enjoy it! And they replaced it with RERUNS of Til Death...who wants to watch reruns???? That's a real smart move don't ya think??
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Metascore

Generally unfavorable - based on 19 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 19
  2. Negative: 16 out of 19
  1. Reviewed by: Brian Lowry
    10
    Painfully familiar and virtually laugh-free, the series has one character with potential, but beyond that, it's hard to imagine Fox won't be yelling "last call" relatively soon.
  2. At least "'Til Death" has some known stars. The cast of "Happy Hour" will likely remain unknown, starring, as they do, in this dud.
  3. Lacke is the only person, or thing, in "Happy Hour" that made me laugh.