Grandfathered

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Season 1
  • Network: FOX
  • Series Premiere Date: Sep 29, 2015
Metascore
62

Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 22
  3. Negative: 1 out of 22
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  1. New York Magazine (Vulture)
    Reviewed by: Matt Zoller Seitz
    Sep 29, 2015
    30
    Grandfathered is half-assed even by the exposition-dump standards of network pilots for I AM programs. Little of its dialogue even sounds like dialogue; most of it, in fact, sounds like stuff writers might scribble in their notebooks on a page marked, "IDEAS FOR DIALOGUE: MUST WRITE BEFORE FRIDAY!!!"

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#83 Most Discussed TV Season of 2015

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User Score
5.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 59 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 59
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 59
  3. Negative: 18 out of 59
  1. ksmithnyc
    Oct 10, 2015
    2
    I am not connecting with any of the characters despite the shows obvious attempt to appeal to a diversified viewing audience.  John Stamos'sI am not connecting with any of the characters despite the shows obvious attempt to appeal to a diversified viewing audience.  John Stamos's character has a "Charlie Sheenesq" quality to it displaying a general lack of respect for women.   I will give it a couple more episodes to see if I can start to care if Stamos can be domesticated.… Full Review »
  2. Bgrod
    Sep 30, 2015
    4
    I like John Stamos but not necessarily this show. It tries to be so cute and precious that I wanted to gag several times during the 30I like John Stamos but not necessarily this show. It tries to be so cute and precious that I wanted to gag several times during the 30 minutes. I can see this appealing to some women though who are more susceptible to manipulation by the combination of attractive men and cute babies.… Full Review »
  3. tsteinbeck35
    Feb 5, 2016
    2
    I do not think I can watch another episode of Stamos trying to behave. I also do not think a character who occasionally declares herself aI do not think I can watch another episode of Stamos trying to behave. I also do not think a character who occasionally declares herself a lesbian qualifies as a gay presence on the show, They do attempt to have a diversified cast to support the main white actors. The best things about Grandfathered is that it gives me time to go to the bathroom and fix something to eat before The Grinder starts.… Full Review »
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