• Network: CBS
  • Series Premiere Date: Sep 18, 2006
  • Season #: 1
User Score
7.7 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 79 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 61 out of 79
  2. Negative: 14 out of 79

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  1. MaryA
    Sep 16, 2006
    0
    Not funny, not well-written, terrible.
  2. BobL.
    Sep 18, 2006
    9
    The next Arrested Developement.
  3. ritas
    Sep 18, 2006
    10
    this show is so, so awesome
  4. [Anonymous]
    Sep 18, 2006
    1
    neurotic wannabee cool writers pop out the usual mindless nothingness
  5. MarcD.
    Sep 18, 2006
    8
    A very quirky, fun comedy. Ritter is great, but so is the rest of the cast. I'll definitely give it another week...
  6. DavidM
    Sep 18, 2006
    10
    Funny funny funny. Twisted and touching. I dug it. Jon Bernthal is like every dude i grew up with and Sam Harris is the funniest thing on the show. Can't wait to see it next week.
  7. NatalieR
    Sep 19, 2006
    10
    I loved this show. So many of the characters reminded me of friends of mine. I especially loved Richie and Lena. They are too adorable. It is all funny and crazy, but at the same time it is relatable.
  8. JasonR
    Sep 19, 2006
    10
    While the premise might have been a bit strained (not sure anyone can really hope to track down 3rd grade classmates after 20 years), the characters are interesting, the dialog is crisp and witty, and the acting is excellent. I was well entertained and hope this new show makes the ratings needed to keep going and have a chance to develop its characters into something different than the FRIENDS-clone I had worried it would be. It isn't a clone and deserves the time it takes to develop a permanent spot in the lineup. Expand
  9. cathiec
    Sep 19, 2006
    4
    one of two interesting characters the rest: blah
  10. MattD
    Sep 19, 2006
    10
    Fantastic show. One of the best shows I've seen in a long time.
  11. Rachel
    Sep 19, 2006
    10
    Heather Goldenhersh (Lena) is a family friend of mine. I loved the show, and thought she was adorable!
  12. joeym
    Sep 19, 2006
    1
    Awful. Over-the-top and forced acting for the most part. Bits are so two dimensional and not thought out at all. Premise could've been something, but writing and performances will not.
  13. PatrickL
    Sep 22, 2006
    10
    very funny. it strings the story lines together like lost, but in sitcom fashion. very great.
  14. DeborahC
    Sep 23, 2006
    10
    This show seemed to have potential. It reminded me a bit of the feeling I had watching early Seinfeld episodes. It starts by developing characters but seems to have places to go. I liked the characters and they seem to be in the process of developing.
  15. EricM
    Sep 23, 2006
    10
    I have only one word to say about this show: HILARIOUS! From start to finish I laughed as hard and as loud as I have for any new comedy since Two and a Half Men started several years ago. Paired with that show as anchors for How I Met Your Mother and The New Adventures of Old Christine, the lineup makes CBS the place to be during Monday Prime Time.
  16. Christa
    Sep 25, 2006
    8
    I didn't expect much from this one but I tuned in anyway. I'm glad I did it was pretty funny! I hope it sticks around for a while.
  17. DanaB
    Sep 26, 2006
    3
    Not funny. I expect ALL of the characters on the show to crack me up. I know it can be done. I've seen it on Will and Grace, Cheers, Seinfeld, Mash, Friends, etc. It's not a hit if everyone is not equally funny. Try to remember this writers.
  18. WGreene
    Sep 26, 2006
    2
    Not a good show. I was very disappointed. I missed the first episodel, but it looks like I didn't miss much. Actually, the show made me long for King of Queens.
  19. AustinR
    Sep 28, 2006
    2
    Horribly forced comedy with canneed laughter. Do something new, this show is bad.
  20. JohnD
    Oct 3, 2006
    8
    It's the only show I watch on CBS.
  21. BROOKEh
    Oct 3, 2006
    10
    I love love love this show, havent been able to find anything i really like since friends, but now i do
  22. BrianT
    Oct 4, 2006
    6
    Interesting characters. Some decent laughs but the show is very stiff and the acting largely questionable.
  23. C.B.
    Oct 4, 2006
    5
    no thanks
  24. L4
    Oct 4, 2006
    8
    Funny show. I hope that Ritter pulls it off like his old man.
  25. SS
    Oct 5, 2006
    10
    The premiere was iffy, but the last (third) episode had me rolling. This show is growing into itself and quickly. Keep watching!!!!!
  26. JeffK
    Oct 6, 2006
    10
    Best new comedy in many years. Get past the concept and let it grow on you.
  27. MistyG
    Oct 8, 2006
    4
    I was anticipating the premiere of the class especially with the success of How I Met Your Mother however I was extremely disappointed. Too many other good shows to waste my time with this campy, forced comedy.
  28. MK
    Oct 10, 2006
    0
    borrring... {snore}
  29. J
    Oct 17, 2006
    0
    The biggest problem with this show is that none of the "characters" are funny. I really want to like it...I gave it three weeks. I didn't laugh once. Watch The Office or Scrubs if you want to see a good sitcom.
  30. PeggyO
    Oct 18, 2006
    10
    I LOVE THIS SHOW. I actually care about the characters. It took 4 episodes, but now I'm hooked. Emmy caliber stuff here.
Metascore

Mixed or average reviews - based on 27 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 27
  2. Negative: 5 out of 27
  1. Reviewed by: Brian Lowry
    70
    In the mostly undistinguished roll call of new comedies, it goes to the head of the class.
  2. Hang out for a while... and you may quickly realize why you didn't stay in touch with most of your fellow third-graders. People like these suck the life out of you.
  3. In addition to some screwball comedy, it also has a lot of heart.