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 New York Times
    Reviewed by: Alessandra Stanley
    60
    The dialogue, timing and jokes have the madcap pace and anarchic spirit of "Scrubs," and it takes a while for Ms. Cox to recalibrate her Monica persona from "Friends."
  2. Newark Star-Ledger
    Reviewed by: Alan Sepinwall
    60
    Cougar Town, on the other hand, is still finding itself, but it’s already much better than the title would suggest.
  3. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Paige Wiser
    50
    This is a story of desperation, not liberation. Cox is too good for this.
  5. Chicago Tribune
    Reviewed by: Maureen Ryan
    50
    The show demonstrates that none of Cox's ample comic skills have diminished; she still has impeccable timing. But she can be such a brittle presence that she needs to be surrounded by more sympathetic characters, not by friends who are, if anything, more raunchy and manic.
  6. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Mary McNamara
    50
    Crude stuff for a family newspaper, but despite the warm-and-fuzzy-celebrity cred that star Courteney Cox brings to it, some funny lines and good acting all around, Cougar Town is a crude show, built on jokes about oral sex and droopy breasts, a show in which words like "coochie" are used with regrettable abandon.
  7. Variety
    Reviewed by: Brian Lowry
    40
    Serving as producer and star, Cox's cache might help get the program sampled, but if the pilot is indicative of the show's direction, it's unlikely many will yearn to linger for long in Cougar Town's untidy litter box.
  8. Boston Globe
    Reviewed by: Joanna Weiss
    40
    Where "Scrubs'' managed to plumb some truth about medicine and camaraderie Cougar Town is less funny, and sometimes kind of creepy.

Awards & Rankings

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#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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