Dog Bites Man

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Season 1
Season #: 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, 1
Metascore
54

Mixed or average reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 11
  3. Negative: 2 out of 11

Critic Reviews

  1. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Alynda Wheat
    75
    Neither as incisive as The Office, nor as over-the-top loony as Reno 911!, Dog ends up being too much bark and not quite enough bite. [9 Jun 2006, p.132]
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  2. New York Daily News
    Reviewed by: David Hinckley
    75
    It's not surprising television writers would find television funny. It's gratifying they can make it funny for us, too.
  3. Time
    Reviewed by: James Poniewozik
    70
    It's highly entertaining.
  5. Variety
    Reviewed by: Brian Lowry
    70
    The show exhibits some welcome bite.
  6. Chicago Tribune
    Reviewed by: Allison Benedikt
    60
    Yes, this is more cover-your-eyes, cringe comedy -- the kind of funny that's hard to watch because it only works when innocent passersby, people like you, are manipulated and humiliated on camera.
  7. Washington Post
    Reviewed by: Tom Shales
    60
    There's no question that "Dog Bites Man"... scales heights of hilarity, more than one might have a right to expect. But there's a problem: Virtually all the characters are detestable in one way or another, and partly as a result, the show never seems grounded.
  8. Village Voice
    Reviewed by: Joy Press
    60
    It works the cringe comedy formula reasonably well.
  9. TV Guide Magazine
    Reviewed by: Matt Roush
    40
    Improv techniques aside, I'd just settle for a funny script.
  10. Newsday
    Reviewed by: Verne Gay
    40
    In its zeal to zing local TV news, "Dog" loses any flavor of authenticity, which is absolutely essential for effective satire.
  11. New York Post
    Reviewed by: Linda Stasi
    25
    The whole thing's about as enjoyable as getting stuck in a stalled subway car full of mimes.
  12. Boston Globe
    Reviewed by: Matthew Gilbert
    20
    This disappointing new series operates by one rule alone: When all else fails, refer to genitalia.

Awards & Rankings

60
#60 Best TV Season of 2006
65
#65 Most Discussed TV Season of 2006

User Reviews

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User Score
8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 40 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 40
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 40
  3. Negative: 6 out of 40
  1. JoeBob
    Mar 24, 2007
    10
    superb display of raw emotion and talent! Kudos boys (and girl)!
  2. PatrickN
    Jan 30, 2007
    9
    This is a very funny show, and demonstrates that off-color humor is better when it hasn't been "dumbed down". The cast is first-rate, This is a very funny show, and demonstrates that off-color humor is better when it hasn't been "dumbed down". The cast is first-rate, and although not all scenes hit their mark, the ones that do will have you rolling on the floor… Full Review »
  3. AaronL
    Jan 16, 2007
    9
    Very, very funny show. About as witty as other documentary-style comedies like Waiting for Guffman and Curb Your Enthusiasm, just with more Very, very funny show. About as witty as other documentary-style comedies like Waiting for Guffman and Curb Your Enthusiasm, just with more emphasis on toilet humor, a la Ali G. The creators need some time to flush out the characters and pacing a bit more. But Comedy Central should give them that chance. This show has tremendous potential - don't let it go!… Full Review »
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