Game Show in My Head
CBS | Release Date: January 3, 2009
CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
34
METASCORE
Generally unfavorable reviews based on 6 Critic Reviews
Positive:
0
Mixed:
2
Negative:
4

Critic Reviews

Critic scorePublicationBy date
60
The Hollywood ReporterRay Richmond
Season 1 Review: While it remains true there is nothing new under the sun--in this case, quite literally--the new CBS series Game Show in My Head happens to be legitimately entertaining and a kick to watch. Read full review
40
VarietyBrian Lowry
Season 1 Review: Everything about the show screams small potatoes -- including the $5,000 payday for successfully fulfilling a challenge--which would be fine if the execution didn't feel so stilted. As is, this lightweight diversion yields a few amusing moments thanks to the assortment of folks the two actors encounter. Read full review
30
The New York TimesGinia Bellafante
Season 1 Review: When the pranks aren’t gross, they are just inane--or, worse, demeaning to journalists. Read full review
30
Washington PostTom Shales
Season 1 Review: None of this is really funny, most of it is excruciating, and the half-hour would be entirely abominable if Craig weren't such an unruffled good sport. Read full review
25
New York PostLinda Stasi
Season 1 Review: Not to put too fine a point on it, but you'd need rocks in your head to really love Game Show In My Head. Read full review
20
New York Daily NewsDavid Hinckley
Season 1 Review: The producers are dependent on their contestant and the kindness of baffled strangers to develop an interesting impromptu drama, and it just doesn't happen all that often. Read full review
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