Cougar Town

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Season 1
  • Network: ABC , TBS
  • Series Premiere Date: Sep 23, 2009
Season #: 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
Metascore
51

Mixed or average reviews - based on 23 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 23
  3. Negative: 7 out of 23
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Critic Reviews

  1. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Randee Dawn
    30
    Cougar is a mess of a place no one would want to visit, even for a half-hour.
  2. Wall Street Journal
    Reviewed by: Nancy DeWolf Smith
    30
    Jules will search for self-esteem in frequent sex and the proof that she is still "hot." Such a quest could be made funny, but here it mostly isn't. Ms. Cox is struggling with some ugly material and often seems desperate.
  3. Newsday
    Reviewed by: Verne Gay
    25
    As the woebegone divorcee with an antic streak and a full-blown need to get down, Cox is not believable.
  5. New York Daily News
    Reviewed by: David Hinckley
    20
    It's a waste of Cox's comic talents to have her spend the whole show trapped in lines like, "We had sex three times without you needing a nap or a pill or anything."
  6. Philadelphia Daily News
    Reviewed by: Ellen Gray
    20
    Some are so repellent you might actually prefer to spend time with your own. Yes, I'm talking about you, Cougar Town.
  7. Philadelphia Inquirer
    Reviewed by: Jonathan Storm
    20
    Cougar Town, a title that the capable executive producer, Bill Lawrence, acknowledges might turn some people off. He needn't worry. The show itself has more than enough power to do that.
  8. Miami Herald
    Reviewed by: Glenn Garvin
    10
    Cougar Town (which doesn't debut until Wednesday, but I wanted to give you time to disconnect your TV set) is downright unwatchable, an agonizingly unfunny gutter-ball that will almost certainly be the first of the new season's shows to be canceled.

Awards & Rankings

85
#85 Best TV Season of 2009
14
#14 Most Discussed TV Season of 2009
39
#39 Most Shared TV Season of 2009

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User Score
6.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 203 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 120 out of 203
  2. Mixed: 27 out of 203
  3. Negative: 56 out of 203
  1. ATMitchell99
    Jun 12, 2011
    8
    It also annoys me that people have something against the name. It's just a title! This comedy is quick, sharp and unexpected and theIt also annoys me that people have something against the name. It's just a title! This comedy is quick, sharp and unexpected and the characters all gel really well. The story advances slowly which is the best thing to do for a 30 minute show lasting 22 episodes because it leaves them enough time to put in different character learning episodes where we connect with the character more.… Full Review »
  2. CoyneFamily
    Apr 18, 2011
    10
    This show is just fantastic. Get over the name people! It doesn't have anything to do with older women banging out young dudes. It is a showThis show is just fantastic. Get over the name people! It doesn't have anything to do with older women banging out young dudes. It is a show about friendship, family and booze. What else in life is important? Do yourself a favor and invest some time getting to know and appreciate this show. You'll thank me later. JPC… Full Review »
  3. gleek
    Jan 28, 2011
    10
    Cougar Town is really funny. The characters are just hilarious enough to make you burst into laughter because of the smart play of words andCougar Town is really funny. The characters are just hilarious enough to make you burst into laughter because of the smart play of words and excellent acting by the actors. It is just unfortunate that it is being judged on the title alone and that people do not see how relevant the issues tackled in Cougar Town are. Moreover, the Season 2 is really touching but still funny. The Pilot is not a good basis for the show because it has continuously improved in so many aspects in so many levels. This is one of those shows that can make you laugh and cry in the same episode and get the message across.… Full Review »
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