Benched

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Season 1
  • Network: USA
  • Series Premiere Date: Oct 28, 2014
User Score
7.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 13 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
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  1. metabad
    Dec 31, 2014
    6
    The pilot showed promise which has yet to be fulfilled. The following episodes where a bit of a letdown.
    I like Eliza Coupe and the rest of the cast is likable, too.
    There is funny stuff in there but it's still not enough for calling it a good show.
    If the writing improves, it's good to go.
  2. Skayt26
    Nov 17, 2014
    6
    Good start. But many (too many) easy jokes.I think we quickly turn round with Benched.
    The team is endearing... and the dynamic which was installed was... not too bad

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#100 Best TV Season of 2014

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Metascore
63

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Tim Goodman
    Oct 29, 2014
    50
    Most of the other characters on Benched remain unformed, so early offerings seem middling and temper that hope--but hey, maybe you have better batteries.
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  2. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Mary McNamara
    Oct 29, 2014
    40
    Benched is nowhere near as funny as it thinks it is, mainly because Watkins and Jones seem to believe that the endless humiliations of a thin, attractive, previously well-compensated blond woman are all it takes to make people laugh.
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  3. The Huffington Post
    Reviewed by: Maureen Ryan
    Oct 28, 2014
    80
    It's rare to come across a comedy that displays such admirable focus and delivers such smartly packaged slices of diverting escapism. More, please.
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