Bad Judge

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Season 1
  • Network: NBC
  • Series Premiere Date: Oct 2, 2014
User Score
5.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 36 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 36
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 36
  3. Negative: 12 out of 36
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  1. Erdellhak1
    Oct 7, 2014
    6
    I thought Kate Walsh did a great job.. Shes so likable and its funny as He** to see a person who gets so crazy pull out the seriousness when its called for to put people right in there place!
  2. habrown
    Oct 2, 2014
    1
    To be frank, Bad Judge is just terrible. Less comedy and more stupido.
    Remember how terrible Bad Teacher on CBS was last spring? Bad Judge on NBC is even worse.
    Poor Kate Walsh. This show will be canceled.
  3. vf2014
    Oct 4, 2014
    0
    Not funny, silly set ups, sexist. It needed to be full on campy to make it work since the set up is really ludicrous . Rock and roll party judge - sex on the desk. More farce less force. Script lame. This is .5 star tv on Saturday night.
  4. Rogerdob
    Oct 10, 2014
    0
    There is always a need to suspend logic when watching a sitcom, but this show takes that need to extraordinary heights. Everything in the storyline is forced along with totally improbable events and actions. No one acts even with a little bit of reality. The most obvious and most important improbability is that this woman would be removed from the bench immediately...there is no way sheThere is always a need to suspend logic when watching a sitcom, but this show takes that need to extraordinary heights. Everything in the storyline is forced along with totally improbable events and actions. No one acts even with a little bit of reality. The most obvious and most important improbability is that this woman would be removed from the bench immediately...there is no way she would remain a judge on the bench!… Expand
  5. metabad
    Dec 31, 2014
    7
    Based on the pilot alone, I would give that show a poor rating,
    but 'Bad Judge' improves in the following episodes
    So, I can't understand the bad reviews it gets.
    Kate Walsh is great and Tone Bell is funny.
    And the show provides some really funny episodes
    Well, maybe it's just me. We can't agree all the time, can we?
  6. Bgrod
    Oct 3, 2014
    1
    This feels like one of those SNL sketches that falls completely flat. Probably sounded so funny on paper but final product is rancid. Makes me wonder not only what NBC was thinking but the talented Kate Walsh as well.
  7. thejesscen
    Oct 3, 2014
    10
    This show has a great cast and a funny concept. This trend of “Bad ___” is really growing on me. But this one especially because how often do you hear of a bad judge? And she’s not even a bad judge or a bad person. She just is somewhat immature which makes her likable. Kate Walsh does a great job portraying this character and she has great comedic timing. The rest of the actors do just asThis show has a great cast and a funny concept. This trend of “Bad ___” is really growing on me. But this one especially because how often do you hear of a bad judge? And she’s not even a bad judge or a bad person. She just is somewhat immature which makes her likable. Kate Walsh does a great job portraying this character and she has great comedic timing. The rest of the actors do just as well. The writing isn’t as funny as it could be but just because I’m not laughing every other minute doesn’t mean it’s not a good show. It is a great show and it has a lot of potential to do even better.… Expand
  8. fuentes563
    Oct 10, 2014
    1
    Are you serious. This is just bad. Overboard with stupid on this show. Falls completely flat and that is in just 5 minutes. Get rid of it. Changing channel :(
  9. martinex
    Apr 10, 2015
    8
    I thought the show was hilarious. Who knew Kate Walsh had comedy chops? Too bad it was canceled. I guess NBC needs more room in their lineup for crap like "The Mysteries of Laura."
  10. notforbreakfast
    Nov 1, 2014
    5
    "Bad Judge" is a mess, an utter and complete mess. Not Kate Walsh. Never Kate Walsh. She has the gift. So, bitc*, get with the program. Not the show, but the program.
  11. txsr
    Dec 11, 2014
    10
    Best show that's been on TV in years. What a hoot! She's a free spirit that does and says the things many of wish we could. It's quirky and refreshing, and although some people may not get it, it's totally relatable to many of us, especially women. No, it's not serious drama so there's no need to over-analyze or nit pick the plot or acting. It's just clever, intelligent (not in theBest show that's been on TV in years. What a hoot! She's a free spirit that does and says the things many of wish we could. It's quirky and refreshing, and although some people may not get it, it's totally relatable to many of us, especially women. No, it's not serious drama so there's no need to over-analyze or nit pick the plot or acting. It's just clever, intelligent (not in the academic sense) fun.… Expand
  12. C0ntraryHipster
    Jan 24, 2015
    9
    Hoo boy this is funny stuff! She's a judge...that's bad! Of course everyone else thinks it's trash, but it's actually good. The only way it could be better is if it were American Bad Judge, then the title and premise would be more played out. Judges aren't supposed to be hot!!! Geez what a riot.
  13. mh_a
    Aug 17, 2015
    10
    Anyone who thinks that bad judge is not the least bit nice has a random sense of humour. i think this great, watching Kate Walsh on screen again is fun. she is gorgeous and i think if you dont find it funny you can watch it because she is in it. She should act more on leading roles, because watching this show end would be pretty disappointing.

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Metascore
38

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 22
  3. Negative: 12 out of 22
  1. The Wrap
    Reviewed by: Jason Hughes
    Oct 3, 2014
    10
    Walsh is a fantastic actress with a wide range of talents, including comedy, but none of them were on display here. While there is potential in the concept of a respected judge on the bench who is a hard-partying reprobate in her personal life, NBC failed to find it in this dud.
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  2. New York Magazine (Vulture)
    Reviewed by: Margaret Lyons
    Oct 2, 2014
    30
    Bad Judge is a bad show, though it has a pretty solid cast.
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  3. USA Today
    Reviewed by: Robert Bianco
    Oct 2, 2014
    37
    What you're left with is a show that reeks of too many cooks, and one Walsh seems ill-equipped to save.
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