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The Return of Jezebel James: Season 1
  • Network: FOX
  • Series Premiere Date: Mar 14, 2008
  • Season #: 1
The Return of Jezebel James Image
Metascore
29 out of 100

Generally unfavorable - based on 22 Critics What's this?

User Score
5.2 out of 10

Mixed or average reviews- based on 13 Ratings

Your Score
10 out of 10
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  • Summary: Parker Posey is a book editor who asks her estranged sister to carry her baby.
  • Genre(s): Comedy, Drama

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 22
  3. Negative: 17 out of 22
  1. PopMatters
    Reviewed by: Marisa Carroll
    50
    This is dicey subject matter (especially for those viewers who have struggled to become pregnant or know someone who has), and at times the tone seems blasé, even offensive.
  2. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Mary McNamara
    30
    All evidence to the contrary, the show has the potential of being very funny, but only if the writers can choose subtlety over shtick even a quarter of the time.
  3. Chicago Tribune
    Reviewed by: Maureen Ryan
    30
    Sadly, although Jezebel is packed with Sherman-Palladino's trademark snappy banter, it's a cold, brittle misfire.

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User Reviews

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 8
  3. Negative: 4 out of 8
  1. AmandaE.
    10
    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.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  2. SeanF.
    9
    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.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. ChrisS.
    2
    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.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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