Great News: Season 1

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NBC | Season Premiere Date: April 25, 2017

Summary: News producer Katie (Briga Heelan) discovers her mother (Andrea Martin) has joined her TV station as an intern in this comedy from Tracey Wigfiel, Tina Fey, and Robert Carlock.

Creator: Tracey Wigfield

Genre(s): Comedy

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E10. Carol's Eleven
Air Date: May 23, 2017
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S1:E9. Carol Has a Bully
Air Date: May 23, 2017
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S1:E8. Celebrity Hacking Scandal
Air Date: May 16, 2017

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Esther Zuckerman

Apr 25, 2017

Wigfield leads her writers’ room with the same eye for sharp characterization and love of fast-flying gags (be they verbal or sight) as her mentors do. Couple that with a talented cast, and it’s clear to see why Great News is immediately such a winner. Read full review

Uncle Barky Ed Bark

Apr 21, 2017

A surprisingly solid sitcom that for the most part keeps its balance amid one absurdity after another. Read full review

Darren Franich

Apr 24, 2017

The laughs-per-minute rate is high, though, so the worst you can say about Great News is it's merely pretty good. [28 Apr/5 May 2017, p.99]

Sonia Saraiya

Apr 20, 2017

The set and the substance feel a little dated, and the show leans into that ‘80s aesthetic with a bit of nostalgia that is both disorienting and a little comforting (much like going back to visit your parents’ house after moving out). That being said, once the show settles into its rhythms, there’s a lot of humor to go around. Read full review

Dan Fienberg

Apr 24, 2017

There are some strong episodes, some big laughs and an ensemble that could become really special if the show is given the chance to further tap its potential. Read full review

Robert Lloyd

Apr 25, 2017

Yet if Great News is mostly what one might call theoretically funny, it is certainly not unwatchable. It has its untaxing pleasures. It would not be a stretch to call it amusing. Read full review

Kyle Mullin

Apr 28, 2017

For now, it lacks such innovation, to say the least. It's as stale as yesterday's paper. Read full review

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Chrisman19

May 11, 2017

This is a perfect example of how pleasently surprising some TV shows can turn out to be I was kinda fifty fifty on even watching the show but let me assure you that after my first episode all my worries disappeared fast I was rolling in my chair the entire show the mom is the true Jewel ofThis is a perfect example of how pleasently surprising some TV shows can turn out to be I was kinda fifty fifty on even watching the show but let me assure you that after my first episode all my worries disappeared fast I was rolling in my chair the entire show the mom is the true Jewel of comedy here but everyone else has shining moments as well I highly recommend that you watch this awesomely hilarious show it's terrific… Expand

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manningn15

Nov 26, 2018

A great new comedy with a hilarious cast and very funny writing that makes me laugh.

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drlowdon

Dec 2, 2018

Great News centres around Katie Wendelson, an ambitious young producer at a cable news show called The Breakdown. The fact that it was created by Tracey Wigfield and executively produced by Tina Fey and Robert Carlock, all of whom worked on the excellent 30 Rock, was certainly sufficient toGreat News centres around Katie Wendelson, an ambitious young producer at a cable news show called The Breakdown. The fact that it was created by Tracey Wigfield and executively produced by Tina Fey and Robert Carlock, all of whom worked on the excellent 30 Rock, was certainly sufficient to peak my interest.

Great News finds its rythym fairly quickly in this first season with exactly the type of eclectic cast of characters you’d expect from former 30 Rock alumni. Admittedly none of these characters are quite as memorable as said shows cast, and the mother can be a little too much at times, but each of them brings something to the table. In terms of the script it can sometimes feel as though it’s trying a little too hard to ape the 30 Rock formula, making it feel a little forced at times, but in most episodes enough of the jokes land to keep the laughs flowing.

A solid start with hopefully more to come.… Expand

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PedroSantosCBR

Dec 22, 2017

So much potential....wasted on the overprotective and super annoying mother character. 30 Rock this is not. Let's hope future seasons improve the show because it really has potential and Tina Fey has proven time and time again that she can make great comedy.

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looper64

May 6, 2017

This show is just not that funny? Tina Fey who is usually brilliant lacks any ambition here.
The shows joke premis about Andrea Martin as a meddling, overprotective mother is just tired after the first episode. This show needs so much help...If it were being written by anyone else itThis show is just not that funny? Tina Fey who is usually brilliant lacks any ambition here.
The shows joke premis about Andrea Martin as a meddling, overprotective mother is just tired after the first episode. This show needs so much help...If it were being written by anyone else it would have been cancelled after the 2nd episode. Tina please find something to save this...This is no 30 rock!… Expand

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 2

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- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: September 28, 2017
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: April 25, 2017
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  S1:E10. Carol's Eleven
  Air Date: May 23, 2017
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  S1:E9. Carol Has a Bully
  Air Date: May 23, 2017
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  S1:E8. Celebrity Hacking Scandal
  Air Date: May 16, 2017
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  S1:E7. The Red Door
  Air Date: May 16, 2017
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  S1:E6. Serial Arsonist
  Air Date: May 9, 2017
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  S1:E5. Snowmageddon of the Century
  Air Date: May 9, 2017
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  S1:E4. War Is Hell
  Air Date: May 2, 2017
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  S1:E3. Chuck Pierce Is Blind
  Air Date: May 2, 2017
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  S1:E2. Bear Attack
  Air Date: April 25, 2017
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  Air Date: April 25, 2017