Working the Engels: Season 1

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NBC | GLOBAL | Season Premiere Date: March 12, 2014

Summary: The death of Ceil Engel's (Andrea Martin) husband left her with a law firm in debt and only her youngest child (Kacey Rohl) qualified to be an attorney in this comedy co-produced by NBC and Canada's Global network.

Creator: Katie Ford and Jane Ford

Genre(s): Comedy

Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E12. Family Therapy
Air Date: May 29, 2014
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S1:E11. Jenna vs. Big Pastry Part 2
Air Date: May 21, 2014
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S1:E10. Jenna vs. Big Pastry
Air Date: May 14, 2014

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Diane Werts

Jul 9, 2014

[The Canadian comedy all-stars] give it good vibes. But the scripts, despite mad moments of whimsy, can't keep pace with the cast's comic timing and tone. Read full review

Erik Adams

Jul 10, 2014

On their own, Arthur’s lunkheaded Jimmy and Skye’s bubbly Sandy are sketched a little thin—but due to Working The Engels’ compact ensemble, they usually wind up paired with Rohl or Martin, salvaging some potentially dire storylines like “Jimmy gives grandma’s ring to a stripper” or “Sandy wants to win a mother-daughter dance contest.” Read full review

Michael Starr

Jul 7, 2014

The show moves along at a nice clip, the cast is pleasant, given the predictability of their sitcom-y characters, and they mesh nicely as an ensemble. Read full review

Bruce Miller

Jul 7, 2014

The fish-out-of-water aspect intrigues but it also frustrates. Read full review

Rob Owen

Jul 10, 2014

The show never allows itself to stand down from ill-fated, continuous attempts at heightened hilarity. Read full review

Allison Keene

Jul 9, 2014

Though the series may have some passing connection to Arrested Development in terms of setup, it isn't able to capture the depth or tone or charm that elevates a comedy out of just being mediocre to being something really great. That requires more work. Read full review

TV Guide Magazine Matt Roush

Jul 9, 2014

Nothing about Engels works: the tired premise, the strained performances, the empty abyss of silence into which the groaning jokes dissipate. Read full review

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charlottemcneil

Jul 17, 2014

Love Andrea Martin and seeing her back on TV again. Kacey Rohl is totally different from her character on Hannibal - and really charming in a lighter kind of role.

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Randdee

Jul 11, 2014

I was very disappointed with this polite...The B word is thrown around too, too much on sitcoms, Unnecessary-I was hoping for a Seinfeld show, clean, funny, with unpredictable humor...with out the constant bi+&*ch humor what a waste of 30 min. I rate this show Awful...I didn't laugh once. II was very disappointed with this polite...The B word is thrown around too, too much on sitcoms, Unnecessary-I was hoping for a Seinfeld show, clean, funny, with unpredictable humor...with out the constant bi+&*ch humor what a waste of 30 min. I rate this show Awful...I didn't laugh once. I was really waiting for the punch line and it never came.… Expand

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BogKid

Jul 14, 2014

I have always enjoyed Andrea Martins work. She is an excellent comedic actress. "Working the Engels" is an insult to the intelligence of the audience and an insult to Andrea Martins personally. There is only one good thing about this show -- Andrea Martins is working. I don't have toI have always enjoyed Andrea Martins work. She is an excellent comedic actress. "Working the Engels" is an insult to the intelligence of the audience and an insult to Andrea Martins personally. There is only one good thing about this show -- Andrea Martins is working. I don't have to watch it though.… Expand

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NotchFilter

Jul 20, 2014

I can't believe I sat and watched the entire pilot. I can't believe how bad this show is. The actors, while capable, are dragged to the floor by the script. If the pilot was used to sell this show, someone got a bad deal.

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