Angel From Hell: Season 1

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Angel From Hell: It's Freaking Me Out

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Season Details & Credits

CBS | Season Premiere Date: January 7, 2016

Starring: Kevin Pollak, Maggie Lawson, Jane Lynch

Summary: Outspoken Amy (Jane Lynch) declares she is Allison's (Maggie Lawson) guardian angel in this comedy from Tad Quill and Don Scardino.

Creator: Tad Quill

Genre(s): Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E13. Believe Me (Part 2)
Air Date: July 23, 2016
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S1:E12. Believe Me (Part 1)
Air Date: July 23, 2016
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S1:E11. The Flask
Air Date: July 16, 2016

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Terry Terrones

Apr 6, 2016

The humor ranges from bombastic to subtle, with dialogue delivered at an atypically rapid pace. The pilot had a Sorkin-esque feel to it, with witty banter and "blink and you'll miss it" jokes and one-liners. Read full review

Glenn Garvin

Jan 5, 2016

Angel from Hell, originally penciled into the CBS fall schedule and postponed for reasons too secret to disclose but probably having to do with something one of the network's crack programming experts saw in the entrails of a chicken, also has an emotional core surrounded by multiple layers of beguiling loopiness. Read full review

Jeff Korbelik

Jan 4, 2016

The fun is trying to figure out if Lynch’s character is delusional or really an angel. Read full review

Dalene Ravenstine

Jan 6, 2016

The sitcom certainly isn't breaking new ground, but that won't stop you from laughing more than once. As a guardian angel, Amy is the worst, but as an actress, Lynch is saving the show. [8/15 Jan 2016, p.97]

Mark A. Perigard

Jan 7, 2016

Allison is one precious snowflake and is about as interesting as last week’s church bulletin. Lynch, meanwhile, plays her interloper with Sue Sylvester snark peppered with the kind of innuendo you’d hear on “2 Broke Girls.” Read full review

Robert Bianco

Jan 6, 2016

Angel is heavily reliant on a kind of no-stops, all-out aggressive performance from Lynch, and while there's some fun to be had from it, that style can quickly become tiresome. Read full review

Gail Pennington

Sep 4, 2015

Jane Lynch is, to put it kindly, unbearable. (Trust me; that was putting it kindly.) Read full review

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Chaz51

Jan 16, 2016

Very amusing. Is Jane Lynch's character annoying? You bet. That's the premise. Give Kevin Pollack some more air time, cut down on the girlfriends and boyfriends, who are poorly played, and make it a three-ring circus of the angel, the dad and the clueless gal. Then you have a hit.

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dfbarrett

Jan 30, 2016

Sometimes you just want to have fun. A tight cast with great chemistry. This show is not a documentary about angels. Its a comedy about funny coincidences.

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msmary4460

Jan 7, 2016

How can you not love Jane Lynch. I enjoyed this new show very much. I want me an angel in my life! hahaha! No seriously...I really want one of those! I'd prefer a Jane Lynch type...creme de menthe and all!

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gmonster320

Jan 13, 2016

"Angel From Hell" aired on CBS on January 7. The story follows Allison Fuller who has a dermatology practice with her father Marv. Allison's brother Brad lives above her garage. Allison appears to have a very organized (some might say uptight) life-- except that's she's secretly still"Angel From Hell" aired on CBS on January 7. The story follows Allison Fuller who has a dermatology practice with her father Marv. Allison's brother Brad lives above her garage. Allison appears to have a very organized (some might say uptight) life-- except that's she's secretly still reeling from the effects of her mother's death.

Allison encounters Amy on the street. She's a street performer/possibly psychotic homeless person. Amy tells Allison she is her guardian angel and is sent her to watch over her. That's crazy talk... right? Well, not really. We've seen this plot a number of times with slight variations. See "Touched By An Angel" or "Highway To Heaven" as two examples.

Maybe Allison should get a restraining order. But Amy seems to know things (like her boyfriend is cheating with her best friend). That sucks. In the final scene, Allison is looking through some old photos. She finds a picture of herself as a little girl. There is the corner is Amy looking protectively over her. And thus concludes the pilot.

While I love Jane Lynch, this show just doesnt work for me. None of the characters are compelling. It's not the actor's fault. There's not much to work with. The story is boring. Why has Amy shown up now? There's no major drama in her life. She's not about to die or commit suicide. She's not an alcoholic or drug addict that's hit rock bottom. If so, that would make the show more interesting.

Sorry Jane. There's not enough going on here to keep me coming back. I'll continue to watch ya on "Hollywood Game Night" though. PS. I miss Sue Sylvester.… Expand

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sallyrankin123

Jan 21, 2016

The show was disgusting. We changed channels after we noted the first 4 sponsors. I will encourage them not to sponsor such a show. Nasty! Nasty! Good ridden to the show.

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CAM1

Jan 15, 2016

What crap! I can't believe it made it on the air...worst show lately; even worse than Life in Pieces. Watched the Pilot, but will now change to a different channel if this continues.

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Bgrod

Jan 7, 2016

Before Angel From Hell, I was neither fan nor detractor of Jane Lynch even though she seems to be constantly playing the same character in every sitcom she has appeared.. After watching the pilot episode, I am most decidedly a detractor of Jane Lynch. Grating, unlikable, annoying andBefore Angel From Hell, I was neither fan nor detractor of Jane Lynch even though she seems to be constantly playing the same character in every sitcom she has appeared.. After watching the pilot episode, I am most decidedly a detractor of Jane Lynch. Grating, unlikable, annoying and un-watchable are the kindest words I can muster for this holy abomination of a sitcom. Father, bless CBS for they have sinned with this atrocity.… Expand

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: January 7, 2016
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  S1:E13. Believe Me (Part 2)
  Air Date: July 23, 2016
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  S1:E12. Believe Me (Part 1)
  Air Date: July 23, 2016
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  S1:E11. The Flask
  Air Date: July 16, 2016
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  S1:E10. Funsgiving
  Air Date: July 16, 2016
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  S1:E9. Rain Check
  Air Date: July 9, 2016
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  S1:E8. Practice Guy
  Air Date: July 9, 2016
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  S1:E7. Angel Appreciation Day
  Air Date: July 2, 2016
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  S1:E6. Angel Probation
  Air Date: July 2, 2016
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  S1:E5. Soulmates
  Air Date: February 4, 2016
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  S1:E4. Family Business
  Air Date: January 28, 2016
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  S1:E3. Go With Your Gut
  Air Date: January 21, 2016
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  S1:E2. Face Your Fears
  Air Date: January 14, 2016
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  S1:E1. Pilot
  Air Date: November 5, 2015