Malibu Country: Season 1

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Mixed or average reviews based on 21 Critics

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Generally favorable reviews based on 33 Ratings

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Season Details & Credits

Season Premiere Date: November 2, 2012

Starring: Lily Tomlin, Sara Rue, Reba McEntire

Summary: After the truth that her husband cheated on her comes out, country singer Reba Gallagher (Reba McEntire) leaves for California with her mother (Lily Tomlin) and two children.

Creator: Dave Stewart and Dave Harris

Genre(s): Comedy

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Show Guide

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Series Overview
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Season 1 Overview
Air Date: November 2, 2012
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18. All You Single Ladies
Air Date: March 22, 2013
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17. New Plans
Air Date: March 15, 2013
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16. Marriage Malibu Style
Air Date: March 8, 2013
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15. Oh Brother
Air Date: March 1, 2013
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14. Bowling for Mama
Air Date: February 22, 2013
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13. Babies Having Babies
Air Date: February 15, 2013
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12. Adventures in Babysitting
Air Date: February 8, 2013
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11. Based on a True Story
Air Date: February 1, 2013
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10. Easy Money
Air Date: January 18, 2013
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9. Cold Shower
Air Date: January 11, 2013
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8. Push Comes to Shove
Air Date: January 4, 2013
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7. Merry Malibu Christmas
Air Date: December 14, 2012
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6. Bro Code
Air Date: December 7, 2012
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5. Not with My Daughter
Air Date: November 30, 2012
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4. Cash's Car
Air Date: November 23, 2012
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3. Shell Games
Air Date: November 16, 2012
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2. Baby Steps
Air Date: November 9, 2012
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1. Pilot
Air Date: November 2, 2012

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Critic Reviews

Entertainment Weekly - Ken Tucker

Nov 1, 2012

I can't say I laughed a lot, but I like the premise and kind of dig the sheer novelty of a show that doesn't have characters forever addressing the camera. Read full review

Zap2it (Inside the Box) - Drusilla Moorhouse

Nov 2, 2012

The multicamera, laughtrack sitcom is completely unoriginal, the jokes are recycled and many of the characters--especially Reba's obnoxious teenage son and daughter--are underdeveloped stereotype. Still, the charismatic country star and Tomlin's droll Lillie Mae, who successfully balances her sharp tongue with surprising softness, are entertaining. Read full review

New York Magazine (Vulture) - Matt Zoller Seitz

Nov 2, 2012

The dialogue and situations (written by Kevin Abbott) are nothing special. Read full review

People Weekly - Tom Gliatto

Nov 1, 2012

The Nashville-meets-California jokes are pretty weak. [12 Nov 2012, p.46]

USA Today - Robert Bianco

Nov 1, 2012

Lazy and listless to the point of being sad. Read full review

TV Guide Magazine - Matt Roush

Nov 2, 2012

Unfortunately, there are few shows this season worse or more grating than tonight's Malibu Country, where the beachfront corn grows awfully and annoyingly high. Read full review

Washington Post - Hank Stuever

Sep 14, 2012

Reba McEntire stars in this unfortunately joyless sitcom about a woman who gave up her own singing career to support her husband's superstardom in country music. Read full review

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katajojo

Nov 28, 2012

As usual, critic ratings are, and not surprisingly, inversely proportional to watcher ratings. Critics look for the negative, over dramatize it, and purposely scare off viewers who would otherwise most likely enjoy a show. I've learned to judge for myself, and oftentimes...when the criticsAs usual, critic ratings are, and not surprisingly, inversely proportional to watcher ratings. Critics look for the negative, over dramatize it, and purposely scare off viewers who would otherwise most likely enjoy a show. I've learned to judge for myself, and oftentimes...when the critics hate it...I know I'll love it. Mostly b/c I know it means the show is most likely good-natured, not full of naked people having sex, or scheming scoundrels trying to out subterfuge each other - which are the shows the critics just "looooove." Screw the critics I love this show.… Expand

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JGTR81

Jan 20, 2013

It's so great to see Reba back on TV with Malibu Country and with such an amazing cast. This show is both funny, tackles issues and family deals with, and is a family friendly show! I hope to see it around for many years!

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zeta921

Jan 28, 2013

Reba, Sara and Lily are a great comedy team. This show is cute, funny and witty; a must see! It touches on family issues, 'taboo'subjects, and has the right amount of sarcasm. I love this show!

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countryman

Nov 5, 2012

Avery clever gentle comedy with biting humour and social commentary highlighted by Reba and veteran Lily Tomlin and a strong script and a wicked sense of humour. this is a throwback to the tgif friday nights in the 1990s its great family fair for the whole family what a great combination!

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garikaib

Nov 24, 2012

Depressing and unoriginal. The show is filled with cliches to the brim. The plot is unimaginative and tired, the acting average at best and the actor's habit of laughing at their own jokes no matter how unfunny is sad.

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cessnagirl33573

Feb 9, 2013

Having watched "Reba" and enjoyed the joy very much. Having seen the work of Lillie Tomlin as most have, i respect the immense talent of both and can say that neither would be part of a project they felt would not work. However, i must admit that for what ever reason, they have chosen toHaving watched "Reba" and enjoyed the joy very much. Having seen the work of Lillie Tomlin as most have, i respect the immense talent of both and can say that neither would be part of a project they felt would not work. However, i must admit that for what ever reason, they have chosen to stay "within" the box and we must all remember that their are cases where even great actors can not overcome poor writing and lack of creativity... NEVER EVER thought i would rate any piece of work assocaited with Reba poorly, but also know that the most critical person reviewing her work, is her!... luv ya Reba and know the most important value you have is honesty... good luck you guys and work ont his PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!… Expand

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habibah

Dec 2, 2012

the show is wrong,the story is not catchy enough its a sitcom and yet is really hard to laugh ,the show is not funny i know we all love Reba but...come on lets be honest here it is a bad show

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