Bob Hearts Abishola: Season 1

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Bob Hearts Abishola: My Sexy Bookworm

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CBS | Season Premiere 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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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E21. On a Dead Guy's Bench
Air Date: November 16, 2020
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S1:E20. Randy's a Wrangler
Air Date: April 13, 2020
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S1:E19. Angry, Happy, Same Face
Air Date: April 6, 2020

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Caroline Framke

Sep 23, 2019

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

Robyn Bahr

Sep 23, 2019

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

Kelly Lawler

Oct 7, 2019

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

Robert Lloyd

Sep 24, 2019

“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

Rob Owen

Sep 23, 2019

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

Glenn Garvin

Sep 21, 2019

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

Judy Berman

Sep 23, 2019

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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EricKulaw

Sep 23, 2019

A show with tons of heart. Simply great , Christine Ebersole is spot on with her timing. Love it.

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Rezsurfer

Sep 27, 2019

Loved this show so far. Don't care for the crybabies whining about a great show. They rather see this main,character fired then have a job. It is wrote by real people who play the characters. It is not white washed. It is a great show of 2 people who just meet and talk. People freaking outLoved this show so far. Don't care for the crybabies whining about a great show. They rather see this main,character fired then have a job. It is wrote by real people who play the characters. It is not white washed. It is a great show of 2 people who just meet and talk. People freaking out over NOTHING let this show build and blossom… Expand

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stefansi

Oct 1, 2019

This show is the hidden gem of 2019 Fall Season. Comedy Gold. No character feels forced but actually grounded in reality. I look forward ot more episodes.

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Ededed

Apr 26, 2020

This show would be much better if all the white supporting characters were not written and performed as idiots, too PC or too bigoted (reverse racism). If this show has a chance it will be because most of the black characters are written with actual personalities and are often given the bestThis show would be much better if all the white supporting characters were not written and performed as idiots, too PC or too bigoted (reverse racism). If this show has a chance it will be because most of the black characters are written with actual personalities and are often given the best lines.

Looks like the writers have created an opportunity to lose the sister from the show. Good. She needs to marry the cowboy and leave the story line.

Raise the IQ of the white supporting characters 100 points and write them more authentically and this show might have a chance for a long run. Dottie (the mother) has had some signs of better writing in later episodes - at least some hope for the show to get better, smarter, and worth watching.… Expand

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Proemed

Oct 1, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I guess Chuck Lorre doesnt want to be remembered for his great success show Big Bang theory... This is the opposite, bad humor a laugh track without anyone really laughing.... A phony cheesy staged dialogue that just fails on so many levels... This is not Lorre's best work. Pls cancel this... I feel bad for the cast they look like they are suffering… Expand

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Ariadne

Nov 24, 2019

Started off amusing, maybe with even a laugh or two. By the third episode it was just embarrassing. I turned it off to save those poor actors from being seen.

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UncleWillard

Nov 19, 2019

I'm offended that this show exists. Interracial coupes have been around for a while, as have smarmy, bland sitcoms. Quit trying to push this fat everyman in us. A "sock businessman?" Are you taking the piss?

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