Metascore
49 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 6 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 6
  2. Negative: 1 out of 6
  1. Reviewed by: Paige Wiser
    75
    The humor is fast and often beer-related.
  2. Reviewed by: Brian Lowry
    60
    Fitfully funny, there's undeniable energy but also obvious limitations to this approach, which perhaps explains each half-hour's segmentation into back-to-back 11-minute episodes.
  3. 50
    Secret Girlfriend could add up to something worthwhile, with more of that kind of elliptical character revelation and fewer generic dirty-boy adventures. Ultimately, I want to know more about "you,'' not them.
  4. Secret Girlfriend feels like it never aspires to be more than a leaf blowing past us in the wind.
  5. Reviewed by: James Poniewozik
    40
    Secret Girlfriend is just too clumsy, and not funny enough. Part of the problem is the format.
  6. Reviewed by: Josh Wolk
    25
    The acting is terrible, the crude dudespeak unfunny; perfect only for fans of everything in soft-core porn flicks but the sex scenes.
User Score

Generally favorable reviews- based on 117 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 39 out of 73
  2. Negative: 32 out of 73
  1. DanaC
    10
    I thought that Secret Girlfriend was hilarious and I am a chick. I love the humor, I think its hilarious cause believe it or not this **** DOES happen and my husbands friend are just like this and its hilarious to see it on television...I love the hot chicks too ;) Full Review »
  2. JeffreyT
    10
    I don't know about you guys, but i thought Secret Girlfriend was a great show with great humor. The show made me laugh and the "chemistry" you have with Jessica is believable. Obviously not everyone likes this kind of humor but come on, just let go of all your thoughts and watch this show. Secret Girlfriend is a simple fresh concept of a show. I personally like the first person perspective also, i don't know why people dislike it so much. I think all the haters out there think they are either too "mature" or "educated". Secret Girlfriend is an awesome entertaining show! Full Review »
  3. johnL
    10
    the format of the show pulls you into the show. it makes me feel like im there. the humor is with the "now'. this is the kind of humor that people like now. me and my 5 brothers and sisters watch this show together we all love it.(yes, even my sisters). we all wanna know whether where gonna see a season 2. Full Review »