Grandfathered

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Season 1
  • Network: FOX
  • Series Premiere Date: Sep 29, 2015
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
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  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'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.
  2. Ripandread
    Nov 2, 2015
    0
    John Stamos should go back to selling yogurt because this show won't last the season. The actors are trying their best to breathe life into lifeless characters.
  3. BigKJ
    Nov 3, 2015
    1
    This show is about as interesting as the soul of miss america. John Stamos is a handsome guy who may biologically trick women into thinking this program is something worth watching, but it's not. The character development is nonexistent therefore making me not care one iota about what happens to the supporting cast. I don't know them so I don't care about them. The jokes are the worstThis show is about as interesting as the soul of miss america. John Stamos is a handsome guy who may biologically trick women into thinking this program is something worth watching, but it's not. The character development is nonexistent therefore making me not care one iota about what happens to the supporting cast. I don't know them so I don't care about them. The jokes are the worst thing about this "comedy." What appears to be a cheap rip off or a modern family-esk wanna be sitcom it has completely missed the boat. If you're looking for something shallow and funny you will get half of what you're looking for. It's a shallow boring show with jokes that bomb and characters you wouldn't care if they got bombed themselves. If you find John Stamos attractive, that will be the only thing about this show anyone will find attractive. Like a home being fumigated for termites... CAUTION: KEEP OUT… Expand
  4. 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 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 TheI 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.… Expand
  5. MsDivaHavok
    Oct 8, 2015
    7
    The show I feel falls a little on the cliche side of things but I think it has heart, willing to give it another two episodes and see if it can hold me. Josh Peck is incredible.
  6. Heatherw1984
    Oct 11, 2015
    5
    I'm a big fan of Full House. John Stamos's character in Full House was handsome, kind, cool and likable. The character "Jimmy" in Grandfathered is kind of a self centered jerk for the 1st eighteen minutes of episodes 1 & 2, then he shows signs of possibly becoming a decent human being for the last 2 minutes of the show. I hope as the show evolves so does Johns Stamos;s character.I'm a big fan of Full House. John Stamos's character in Full House was handsome, kind, cool and likable. The character "Jimmy" in Grandfathered is kind of a self centered jerk for the 1st eighteen minutes of episodes 1 & 2, then he shows signs of possibly becoming a decent human being for the last 2 minutes of the show. I hope as the show evolves so does Johns Stamos;s character. Watching him act like a diva will get old quickly.… Expand
  7. fredlopezca
    Oct 13, 2015
    4
    I do not find the premise of the show to be believable. The base storyline must have common sense to it. Stamos does an OK job of playing himself. I would rather see him challenge himself as an actor.
  8. LoriStarr
    Feb 5, 2016
    0
    John Stamos is HOT! That's pretty much it. He has to carry the whole show with his looks. The story line is weak. His character is extremely superficial. He might be a good actor (I don't know) because the script is not very deep. Even the characters in a comedy have to have some substance. I have watched six episodes and I cannot seem to get hooked.
  9. marthacarter62
    Feb 5, 2016
    0
    I have been watching Grandfather for the last three weeks. I do not think The main character John Stamos can carry a television show by himself. The best shows on television have a strong ensemble cast, like Modern Family and the Big Bang Theory. When John Stamos was on the Full House show he was one of the most popular characters, but he definitely was not the main draw to the show.I have been watching Grandfather for the last three weeks. I do not think The main character John Stamos can carry a television show by himself. The best shows on television have a strong ensemble cast, like Modern Family and the Big Bang Theory. When John Stamos was on the Full House show he was one of the most popular characters, but he definitely was not the main draw to the show. They needed all of the likable talented cast members to make it work. I am not finding the potential relationship between him and Paget Brewster believable even though she is a great actress. John Stamos is well known in real life to prefer MUCH younger women and I am not buying the attraction between the two. John Stamos has not done anything noteworthy since the full house show. It is interesting that FOX would bank on him to be the main draw to a new show?… Expand
  10. Candacew
    Feb 10, 2016
    1
    After watching last night show I have come to the conclusion that this show is using diversity and a slew of guest stars to cover up a weak cast and not very interesting storyline. I like the cast of Full House much better because they all seemed totally committed to the show. Most of this cast all have other careers and this show seems like a vehicle to advance their other interest -After watching last night show I have come to the conclusion that this show is using diversity and a slew of guest stars to cover up a weak cast and not very interesting storyline. I like the cast of Full House much better because they all seemed totally committed to the show. Most of this cast all have other careers and this show seems like a vehicle to advance their other interest - and it shows!… Expand
  11. 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 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.
  12. Knighthawk81
    Sep 30, 2015
    5
    John Stamos is still an affable performer, but he needs a better vehicle than "Grandfathered." It seemed like an OK concept, but the pilot presentation was dry and uneven. Is there potential here? Perhaps, but a lot of work needs to be done.
  13. NotchFilter
    Oct 5, 2015
    7
    I liked the pilot. The characters worked well together, the plot came over well. The cast is good and the characters were developed well.

    Yes, the show has some growing to do, but it is among the better pilots I've seen so far this season.

    It will be interesting to see how the storyline develops as the episodes unfold.
  14. debbie13410
    Oct 10, 2015
    6
    It needs work but it has potential. Stamos is kind of a cartoon not as bad as the new Grinder series, pbut his character doesn't feel genuine, kinda campy. I like the other characters.
  15. Dannirose1
    Feb 7, 2016
    9
    When I saw "Grandfathered" advertised this summer, I was overjoyed. I thought it would show John Stamos in his element, reviving a Uncle Jesse like role for him. When the show aired this fall, I was not disappointed. Comedy, family fun and cheesy jokes fill the light hearted episodes of the show. The supporting cast of Josh Peck, Christina Milian and Paget Brewster are weird, yet enduring.When I saw "Grandfathered" advertised this summer, I was overjoyed. I thought it would show John Stamos in his element, reviving a Uncle Jesse like role for him. When the show aired this fall, I was not disappointed. Comedy, family fun and cheesy jokes fill the light hearted episodes of the show. The supporting cast of Josh Peck, Christina Milian and Paget Brewster are weird, yet enduring. I knew Brewster as the cold, serious Emily Prentiss on Criminal Minds, but her true comical self shines through in this series. Her and Stamos have great chemistry and act as if they actually had a relationship in the past. I completely enjoy this show and look forward to watching it every week, no matter how ridiculous the premise of the episodes can be. John Stamos is such a great actor and with every episode, he just gets better.… Expand
  16. royv
    Feb 24, 2016
    1
    Nothing to save with this one/ the actors seam stressed/tortured trying to get trough their lines.... where have all the bad ass men gone?????.... virility is lost on half baked 'men'/ the female protagonist are shamelessly lost in questionable supporting roles/ family dysfunction is portrayed as relevant at the expense of healthy relationship...... it never ends but this one should!!!!!!!!
  17. marthajones
    Mar 21, 2016
    0
    FOX TV has a responsibility to provide positive role models to
    their viewers. The Grandfathered TV show does not have a meaningful
    message behind it. The writers are just (obviously) trying to cover every possible viewing audience (black, hispanic, middle eastern, gay....). FOX please provide the viewers with shows that empower people to be better human beings and make a difference in    FOX TV has a responsibility to provide positive role models to
    their viewers. The Grandfathered TV show does not have a meaningful
    message behind it. The writers are just (obviously) trying to cover
    every possible viewing audience (black, hispanic, middle eastern,
    gay....). FOX please provide the viewers with shows that empower
    people to be better human beings and make a difference in the world.
    Thank you    … Expand

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#83 Most Discussed TV Season of 2015

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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
  1. Newark Star-Ledger
    Reviewed by: Vicki Hyman
    Sep 29, 2015
    83
    Yes, this is "Raising Hope" for the carpaccio crowd, but like that gone-but-not-forgetten Fox sitcom set in the no-frills aisle, the potential for schmaltziness is more than balanced by the show's oddball sensibilities.
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  2. 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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  3. Philadelphia Daily News
    Reviewed by: Ellen Gray
    Sep 29, 2015
    70
    Grandfathered" is Stamos at his handsome-but-vulnerable best. Its pilot, a snappy half-hour sprinkled with celebrity cameos and one-liners, isn't groundbreaking television, but it sets the table for a multigenerational rom-com.
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