Full Frontal with Samantha Bee

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Season 1
  • Network: TBS
  • Series Premiere Date: Feb 8, 2016
Season #: 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
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4.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 181 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 74 out of 181
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 181
  3. Negative: 101 out of 181
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  1. ajarias96
    Feb 8, 2016
    10
    Amazing to have a women in Late Night with wits and humor and who's not afraid to make fun of anyone. Integral to break up the Boys Club in Late Night and especially in the political/fake new sub-genre. Samantha Bee is genius and is backed by a great team that should keep the show running for hopefully as long as her legendary Daily Show run.
  2. Nomoreilleagals
    Jan 31, 2018
    10
    Constantly ripping on the prez is getting old. I bet this wench watches cnn constantly.
    I bet nobama or pig hillary could do no wrong for this non funny fake blonde.
    Lets see some skits on how illegals steal from the US citizens, make medical costs sky rocket, and make your kids get less out of their learning in school due to teacher dealing with non english speaking illegal rats. Get    Constantly ripping on the prez is getting old. I bet this wench watches cnn constantly.
    I bet nobama or pig hillary could do no wrong for this non funny fake blonde.
    Lets see some skits on how illegals steal from the US citizens, make medical costs sky rocket, and make your kids get less out of their learning in school due to teacher dealing with non english speaking illegal rats.
    Get this garbage shoe off the air.    … Expand
  3. RogerE
    Feb 10, 2016
    10
    Although it's hard to predict how a late night show will shape up from the first episode, Samantha Bee started Full Frontal with a bang on Monday. I am excited to have this new program on my watch list. Since Jon Stewart left, there has been a sincere void in edgy comedy news delivery. While John Oliver has filled up the void considerably with Stephen Colbert chipping in now and then, aAlthough it's hard to predict how a late night show will shape up from the first episode, Samantha Bee started Full Frontal with a bang on Monday. I am excited to have this new program on my watch list. Since Jon Stewart left, there has been a sincere void in edgy comedy news delivery. While John Oliver has filled up the void considerably with Stephen Colbert chipping in now and then, a fresh voice and perspective seemed missing. I had higher hopes from Trevor Noah, but he has consistently been mediocre. However, Full Frontal is promising something hard hitting with clever writing, witty delivery, and a sensational host. Also, yes! It's refreshing to see a woman on late night television.… Expand
  4. Knighthawk81
    Feb 9, 2016
    7
    Samantha Bee was one of the best correspondents in recent years on "The Daily Show," and she gets a chance to helm her own show here. This feels like a first for TBS, and it's nice to see a woman headlining a late night show. The first episode was strong and witty, and I see this blossoming into a nice weekly addition to the TV landscape.
  5. lukefolb
    Feb 10, 2016
    10
    Samantha Bee's late-night debut has been long-awaited, but now that she's finally arrived it was well worth the wait. Bee is the best thing to come to late-night since Jon Stewart's departure from The Daily Show. She epitomises everything that Jon Stewart taught his apprentices at The Daily Show. She embodies the intellect that is Colbert, the foul mouth that is Oliver and the stageSamantha Bee's late-night debut has been long-awaited, but now that she's finally arrived it was well worth the wait. Bee is the best thing to come to late-night since Jon Stewart's departure from The Daily Show. She epitomises everything that Jon Stewart taught his apprentices at The Daily Show. She embodies the intellect that is Colbert, the foul mouth that is Oliver and the stage presence and all round package that Stewart was. 20 minutes a week is far too little and her talent is being wasted by only having a single episode a week, but perhaps this will only make the show better as we've seen with happen with Last Week Tonight. If you were looking for someone to fill the giant void that Jon Stewart left then Full Frontal is the show for you.… Expand
  6. geo7
    Mar 26, 2016
    10
    So far, every show has been fantastic. She runs circles around Oliver, and is up there with Stewart on his best nights.
    The writing is good, the mini docs are brilliant.
    Comedy at its very best.
  7. StarStabbedMoon
    May 15, 2016
    9
    Funniest show on late night. Many of the best late night shows these days are weekly only (including Real Time, Last Week Tonight, and now Full Frontal). The only bad thing I have to say about it is that I wish it could be 4 nights a week, like the similarly funny Nightly Show, but by focusing on Samantha Bee and fine-tuning their writing over the course of a week, it avoids rushing theFunniest show on late night. Many of the best late night shows these days are weekly only (including Real Time, Last Week Tonight, and now Full Frontal). The only bad thing I have to say about it is that I wish it could be 4 nights a week, like the similarly funny Nightly Show, but by focusing on Samantha Bee and fine-tuning their writing over the course of a week, it avoids rushing the material that holds back the daily programs and creates a very well executed and funny show.… Expand
  8. vishalgoradia27
    Feb 16, 2016
    9
    Just watched episode 2. Gotta say, her and John Oliver's show are hands down the best late night shows right now. Although the first episode was a bit off for me (But still enjoyable), episode 2 was a perfect 10 for me.
  9. Thandie
    Nov 19, 2016
    10
    Easily the best late night talk on TV right now. John Oliver was my favourite, but Sam has taken over this year. Honest, smart, in your face and LOL funny.
    All Hail Queen Bee!
  10. TessN
    Mar 3, 2016
    10
    There have been 4 episodes so far, and this is a fantastic show. The thing that gives the show all it's energy is that she's absolutely fearless about putting her point of view on display. She will attack politicians on both sides of the aisle, but she's not striving for balance -- she just says what she thinks, and in the funniest way possible.

    Sometimes she's using sarcasm to channel    There have been 4 episodes so far, and this is a fantastic show. The thing that gives the show all it's energy is that she's absolutely fearless about putting her point of view on display. She will attack politicians on both sides of the aisle, but she's not striving for balance -- she just says what she thinks, and in the funniest way possible.

    Sometimes she's using sarcasm to channel straight up rage at the world. One of her best sketches to date was "Samantha Bee's #Roar You-Go-Girl Job Fair for Future Women, Lean In!" where she takes aim at several theoretically appealing career options and horrifying stories of what awaits girls if they decide to pursue these careers. It's hard to say whether the appropriate reaction to the bit is to laugh or to cry, but either way, it's the absolute opposite of milquetoast evenhandedness, and thank God for that.

    She also did an amazing 2-part piece on Syrian refugees where she was actually meeting with some out on location, and she had a great bit in the most recent episode talking with a black woman who's a member of her writing staff about the horrors of the way white people approach Black History Month.

    You might hate this show if you disagree with Sam. But you're not likely to be bored by it.    … Expand
  11. JohnMcQ
    Mar 4, 2016
    9
    Finally a late night show that is worth watching and actually funny since Jon Stewart's departure. Samantha Bee is terrific and brilliant. Samantha along with John Oliver are the only one's worth watching on late night for some real funny, smart, investigative and revealing discussions.
  12. martinex
    Apr 10, 2016
    7
    A bit too on the nose for me. Samantha skewers all the right "bad guys" but without quite the subtlety and wit of her role as a Daily Show correspondent. Still it's worth watching.
  13. hopippolla
    Dec 28, 2016
    10
    It felt fresh to have a woman (finally) hosting a late night show.
    Sam Bee is fearless to tackle sensitive subjects and makes a point like a surgical incision.
    The segment about the Syrian refugee camp in Jordan (episode 31 if I'm not mistaken) is extremely heartfelt, informative and at the same time, showcases the misinformation and/or agenda of public figures (TV pundits and    It felt fresh to have a woman (finally) hosting a late night show.
    Sam Bee is fearless to tackle sensitive subjects and makes a point like a surgical incision.
    The segment about the Syrian refugee camp in Jordan (episode 31 if I'm not mistaken) is extremely heartfelt, informative and at the same time, showcases the misinformation and/or agenda of public figures (TV pundits and politicians) in a genius way. One of the top moments of television in 2016.

    While Trevor Noah still trying to find his voice and shape a post-Jon Stewart The Daily Show, Full Frontal arrives as a strong contender to - along Last Week Tonight with John Oliver - become a cultural reference for informative humor.    … Expand
  14. kiank
    Jan 25, 2018
    9
    Many people are angry because she is biased, but guess what, she is. Although I don't think all of her jokes hit the mark, Full Frontal is a great show and some of her segments make me laugh a lot (Libertarian Convention!). You go Samantha!
  15. thebalilama
    Jan 7, 2018
    10
    I and my many liberal friends love her show. I think there is a troll campaign against her judging from the criticisms on IMDB and the negative ones here. If not trolls then I think her satire must hit the mark on the people who are giving her 1s and 0s.

Awards & Rankings

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#22 Best TV Season of 2016
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#10 Most Discussed TV Season of 2016
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#8 Most Shared TV Season of 2016

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84

Universal acclaim - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. The Wrap
    Reviewed by: Diane Gordon
    Feb 9, 2016
    100
    With Full Frontal, TBS truly has a comedy show that’s sure to become part of the cultural conversation and possibly fill the void felt by Jon Stewart‘s departure. There’s so much scathing, insightful, intelligent funny packed into Full Frontal and Bee’s ability to land a joke is beyond impressive.
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  2. New York Magazine (Vulture)
    Reviewed by: Matt Zoller Seitz
    Feb 9, 2016
    80
    Bee's program is one more "publication" added to an increasingly crowded TV newsstand, but it already feels distinctive enough to merit regular check-ins, if not yet a DVR season pass.
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  3. Hitfix
    Reviewed by: Alan Sepinwall
    Feb 9, 2016
    80
    Bee had a very strong first show, chowing down on the low-hanging fruit that is both sides of this current presidential election.
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