The Return of Jezebel James

Show Info

Genre(s): Comedy

Created By: Amy Sherman-Palladino

First Air Date: March 14, 2008

Summary

Starring Parker Posey, Lauren Ambrose, Michael Arden, Ron McLarty, and Scott Cohen

Parker Posey is a book editor who asks her estranged sister to carry her baby.

What The Critics Said

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What Our Users Said

Vote Now!The average user rating for this show is 5.4 (out of 10) based on 12 User Votes

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Sean F. gave it a9:
I'm going to have to really strongly disagree with the critics on this one. I didn't even hear about this show when it was on. But a very good program. Parker Posey, Lauren Ambrose, and Amy Sherman-Palladino all teaming up for a sit-com (in a tired genre, and I thought this show took a unique approach to it). With all the tripe and garbage that clouds the airwaves, I can't believe this program was canceled. Then again how many brilliant and insightful shows over the years have been nearly immediately canceled. I saw some similarity to the Gilmore Girls (mainly that I thought Parker Posey was similar to Lauren Graham's character), but this show is also very different and seems to be aimed at an older demographic. Amy Sherman-Palladino is a genius, so I assume she'll be back sooner than later, with another brilliant program. Shame on Fox and the critics for this not still being on the air. I can't believe this show was promoted correctly, or stayed with long enough by the Fox Network.

Amanda E. gave it a10:
Absolutely loved this show... just cant seem to find it on again. The premier was a bit shaky, but i think it will all be great, if i could find it again.

Brandon S. gave it a0:
Canceled already! Thank God.

Chris S. gave it a2:
That 2 is based on the leads only. I have nothing but respect for lauren ambrose but this show is shit, and the surregete mother story line in this show was actually on six feet under (were ambrose got her start!). What a waste of two fine actresses.

Jay gave it a7:
I was looking forward to see this. BOth Posey and Ambrose fan and needed something new to see and this has the potential to get better and let the tightness loosen. I didn't like the Gilmore Girls (and hate the quick talking) but will give this a few more tries to see if the actresses keep me coming back.

Jon H. gave it a2:
Oh it pains me! I'm a fan of Parker Posey and I cringed through this whole show. I might try the second episode to see if it's any better... but I couldn't watch when it was first broadcast. The problem with the show is it seems like a sitcom that only sorta wants to be a sitcom full of talent who have no real experience in a sitcom - from the creator to the main two stars. There's so much talent here it was painful to watch how incredibly unfunny it was. You'd get the impression that Posey wasn't a great comic actress... and maybe not even a very good actress... from this first episode. We all know both to be untrue. The laugh track is absolutely horrible as well. Even when there were parts that made me slightly smile it was ruined by the riotous laughter of the laugh track. It was like being in a movie full of idiots who don't get what's funny and what's not. With some major retooling the talent here could possibly do something cool. I doubt they'll get the chance. If Posey wants to be in TV (and more Posey is never a bad thing) something playing more to her natural comedic talents would be much better than sticking her into some half-baked sitcom.

Tom F gave it a2:
What a waste of Parker Posey.

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