Game Show in My Head

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Season 1
  • Network: CBS
  • Series Premiere Date: Jan 3, 2009
Metascore
34

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 6
  3. Negative: 4 out of 6

Critic Reviews

  1. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Ray Richmond
    60
    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.
  2. Variety
    Reviewed by: Brian Lowry
    40
    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.
  3. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Ginia Bellafante
    30
    When the pranks aren’t gross, they are just inane--or, worse, demeaning to journalists.
  5. Washington Post
    Reviewed by: Tom Shales
    30
    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.
  6. New York Post
    Reviewed by: Linda Stasi
    25
    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.
  7. New York Daily News
    Reviewed by: David Hinckley
    20
    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.

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User Score
8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 16 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 16
  3. Negative: 2 out of 16
  1. GerardC.
    Feb 8, 2009
    9
    My wife and I loved the show. It made us laugh, we were looking forward for the next show. Sorry to find out it was just a pilot. Very different !!!
  2. AnneW
    Jan 23, 2009
    10
    I really enjoyed watching this show! Can't wait to see more. I was just surprised at how nice most people were.
  3. SondaH.
    Jan 19, 2009
    10
    I thought it was a hoot (in a funny way). I laughed out loud by myself. It was one of the funniest shows I've seen in a long time. There I thought it was a hoot (in a funny way). I laughed out loud by myself. It was one of the funniest shows I've seen in a long time. There is so much bad stuff on TV now, we need more shows that make us laugh. Afterall, laughter is good for the soul!!!… Full Review »
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