Better With You
ABC | Release Date: September 22, 2010
CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
64
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 21 Critic Reviews
Positive:
9
Mixed:
11
Negative:
1

Critic Reviews

Critic scorePublicationBy date
90
Pittsburgh Post-GazetteRob Owen
Season 1 Review: Better With You is a genuinely funny, well-acted traditional sitcom reminiscent of "Dharma & Greg" and other past successful romantic comedies. Read full review
88
USA TodayRobert Bianco
Season 1 Review: For now, what Better brings you are six well-written, well-played characters (Lacy offers a particularly nice take on his slacker doofus) who say and do enough funny things to keep you amused between Middle and Modern. Read full review
83
NewsdayDiane Werts
Season 1 Review: These actors are serious sitcom pros, and their show is actually about something genuine--sibling bonding/rivalry, parental button-pushing, relationship-building. It's nice to see some emotional meat in a live-audience staging again, feeding off the energy and reactions of real people. Read full review
83
SalonHeather Havrilesky
Season 1 Review: Surprisingly clever dialogue, great characters and an excellent cast will make you enjoy this very typical sitcom in spite of yourself. Read full review
80
Boston GlobeSarah Rodman
Season 1 Review: The potential to run into a rut, especially with the long-married Vicky and Joel, looms large. But when it does work, the relatable relationship tics of Better With You should wring a few chuckles from anyone who's ever been in love for any length of time. Read full review
75
Chicago Sun-TimesPaige Wiser
Season 1 Review: The cast and the writing are solid, and I think we can assume there's wisdom ahead. It's definitely a family that could grow on you. But I wouldn't go so far as to marry into it. Read full review
75
Entertainment WeeklyJessica Shaw
Season 1 Review: Some of the wait for it...It's a punchline! moments feel very last-century compared with fresher Cougar Town and 30 Rock, but the likable cast shows promise. Read full review
70
The Hollywood ReporterRandee Dawn
Season 1 Review: There is hope that Better might turn into a solid series: the writing is smart and patient, and dialogue wed to Casey's good-guy dopiness lands well. Read full review
70
Philadelphia Daily NewsEllen Gray
Season 1 Review: It may not be an original setup, but the cast is good and the writing's better than you might expect from a former "Friends" writer who went on to produce "Joey." Read full review
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