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Bob Hearts Abishola

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Mixed or average reviews based on 10 Critic Reviews

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Generally favorable reviews based on 14 Ratings

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Bob Hearts Abishola

Series Details & Credits

CBS | Release Date: September 23, 2019

Summary: Bob (Billy Gardell) a middle-aged sock businessman falls in love with his Nigerian cardiac nurse Abishola (Folake Olowofoyeku) in this Chuck Lorre comedy.

Genre(s): Comedy

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S5:E29. Episode 29
Air Date: December 28, 2024
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S5:E28. Episode 28
Air Date: December 28, 2024
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S5:E27. Episode 27
Air Date: December 21, 2024

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57

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Critic Reviews

80

Variety

Caroline Framke

Sep 23, 2019

Season 1 Review: An unabashedly sweet comedy. ... And yet it’s laudable that the first three episodes make the most of their abbreviated runtimes to treat the rest of the story, particularly that between Bob and Abishola themselves, with more heart and nuance. ... The show probably can’t keep them [Bob and Abishola] from a relationship for too long without stretching its premise too thin, but for now, their dynamic is a refreshingly unique one for a broadcast network sitcom. Read full review

80

The Hollywood Reporter

Robyn Bahr

Sep 23, 2019

Season 1 Review: What draws you into the show isn't the will-they-or-won't-they marriage plot, but Bob's earnest likeability contrasted with the pragmatic vivacity of its immigrant characters. Olowofoyeku bewitches as the delightfully gruff and straightforward Abishola. ... So far it's pleasant, detailed and occasionally laugh-out-loud funny. Read full review

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USA Today

Kelly Lawler

Oct 7, 2019

Season 1 Review: If "Abishola" can move its main couple into a romance at a slow but steady pace and still find comedy once the relationship status is a little more official, Lorre may have another long-lasting sitcom on his hands. It probably won't have the volume or flair of "Big Bang," but going small and subtle can work just as well. Read full review

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Los Angeles Times

Robert Lloyd

Sep 24, 2019

Season 1 Review: “Bob” mines race and immigration somewhat in the sort-of-serious way that Lorre’s “Mom” got mileage from addiction and recovery. ... Though Gardell is clearly where the casting began, if there is an Emmy waiting here, it’s for Olowofeyeku, who delivers one of the more remarkably grounded performances I’ve seen in a multi-camera, live-audience comedy. Read full review

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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Rob Owen

Sep 23, 2019

Season 1 Review: Swissvale native Billy Gardell returns in this new Chuck Lorre sitcom that has a slight premise and few laughs, but newcomer Folake Olowofoyeku as Abishola gives an effortless performance that’s equal parts sweet and tart. Read full review

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Reason.com

Glenn Garvin

Sep 21, 2019

Season 1 Review: They have zero chemistry. They do not go on a date. They do not say anything funny. Though the laugh track does go bonkers when Olowofoyeku asks Gardell, "Would you like me to insert a catheter in your penis?" At least, I hope it was a laugh track. Read full review

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Time

Judy Berman

Sep 23, 2019

Season 1 Review: Despite the participation of Nigerian-British co-creator Gina Yashere—it exoticizes its female lead and cracks easy jokes grounded in stereotypes. Read full review

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Deepmike

Nov 13, 2020

I love the show. Nothing there is nothing cringe worthy about the jokes and nothing stereotypical about the story line, just plain realism; as a Nigerian living in the US I can relate with the theme and the characters.

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gzappia4

Dec 15, 2022

Funny and clever. Plot is unique for a change. Actors are excellent and the aunt and uncle carry the show. Bob's Mom is a brilliant actress. Whole team is a great cast.

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Bebebun

Oct 18, 2019

My daughter and I were generally amused and loved watching the 3 episodes so far. We are also very much Nigerian and American. Per Magda4movies, we are supposed to hate it the most? I humbly suggest that you can speak for yourself but can hardly speak for over 160 million Nigerians as toMy daughter and I were generally amused and loved watching the 3 episodes so far. We are also very much Nigerian and American. Per Magda4movies, we are supposed to hate it the most? I humbly suggest that you can speak for yourself but can hardly speak for over 160 million Nigerians as to their opinion of the show.… Expand

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ogunmex

Oct 28, 2019

Its different from the typical sitcoms.
The laughter cue is a bit OTT. A good one nonetheless

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NotchFilter

Oct 23, 2019

I've seen the first five episodes so far. This looks to be developing into a good show. The character development has been very good, par for the course with Mr Lorre. The story is engaging, it makes me look forward to the next episode. I do agree, though, with one of the prior commentsI've seen the first five episodes so far. This looks to be developing into a good show. The character development has been very good, par for the course with Mr Lorre. The story is engaging, it makes me look forward to the next episode. I do agree, though, with one of the prior comments here that the hospital humor is sometimes in poor taste, e.g., the death scene mentioned, and the scene in the operating room where the surgeon threw an organ. Without that type of non-humor, I would have given this an 8. For now, though, the DVR is still set to record it each week, one of the very few new shows this season to earn that distinction.… Expand

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tannenak

Sep 24, 2019

The first episode was mediocre at best. As a physician, I felt the death scene was done in poor taste. As well, nurse would never call a family to advise them of a death. And nobody would ever call a family on the phone to tell them a relative has died. Really stupid, and insensitive.

2 of 3 users found this helpful21

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FeckUZuckerberg

Nov 18, 2019

Hooray more trash sitcom shows that try too hard to be funny when news flash they aren't.

1 of 2 users found this helpful11

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 5

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- Season 5 Overview
  Air Date: February 12, 2024
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  S5:E29. Episode 29
  Air Date: December 28, 2024
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  S5:E28. Episode 28
  Air Date: December 28, 2024
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  S5:E27. Episode 27
  Air Date: December 21, 2024
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  S5:E26. Episode 26
  Air Date: December 21, 2024
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  S5:E25. Episode 25
  Air Date: December 14, 2024
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  S5:E24. Episode 24
  Air Date: December 14, 2024
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  S5:E23. Episode 23
  Air Date: December 14, 2024
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  S5:E22. Estée Lauder and Goat Meat
  Air Date: December 11, 2024
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  S5:E21. Your Father's Kingdom
  Air Date: December 10, 2024
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  S5:E20. Episode 20
  Air Date: December 7, 2024
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  S5:E19. Episode 19
  Air Date: December 7, 2024
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  S5:E18. Episode 18
  Air Date: December 6, 2024
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  S5:E17. Epi 64
  Air Date: September 23, 2024
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  S5:E16. Epi 63
  Air Date: September 23, 2024
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  S5:E15. Pilot
  Air Date: September 9, 2024
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  S5:E14. Bob Hearts Abishola, Year 4 22/23 19
  Air Date: June 13, 2024
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  S5:E13. Find Your Bench
  Air Date: May 6, 2024
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  S5:E12. Olu! I Popped!
  Air Date: April 29, 2024
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  S5:E11. These Giants are Flexible
  Air Date: April 22, 2024
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  S5:E10. Diamonds Are Made to Sparkle
  Air Date: April 15, 2024
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  S5:E9. Sad Cupcakes
  Air Date: April 1, 2024
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  S5:E8. My Michelle Obama
  Air Date: March 25, 2024
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  S5:E7. Worth the Cooties
  Air Date: March 18, 2024
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  S5:E6. A Tablespoon of Dad
  Air Date: March 11, 2024
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  S5:E5. Tayo Time
  Air Date: March 4, 2024
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  S5:E4. The Heart Attack Boys
  Air Date: March 4, 2024
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  S5:E3. The Devil's Hot Tub
  Air Date: February 26, 2024
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  S5:E2. Kill the Cat
  Air Date: February 19, 2024
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  S5:E1. The Dead Eyes of a Respectful Son
  Air Date: February 12, 2024
Season 4

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- Season 4 Overview
  Air Date: September 19, 2022
Season 3

tbd
- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: September 20, 2021
Season 2

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- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: November 16, 2020
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: September 23, 2019