Guys With Kids: Season 1

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Season Details & Credits

NBC | Season Premiere Date: September 12, 2012

Starring: Anthony Anderson, Jesse Bradford, Jamie-Lynn Sigler

Summary: Anthony Anderson, Jesse Bradford and Zach Cregger are new fathers trying to balance life as parents and having fun.

Creator: Jimmy Fallon and Amy Ozols and Charlie Grandy

Genre(s): Comedy

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E17. Divorce Party
Air Date: February 27, 2013
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S1:E16. Rare Breed
Air Date: February 20, 2013
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S1:E15. Gary's Idea
Air Date: February 13, 2013

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Glenn Garvin

Sep 12, 2012

Guys With Kids is a perfect confection of witty dialogue and slapstick action. Read full review

Alessandra Stanley

Sep 10, 2012

Some of the jokes are amusing, but the show is a traditional sitcom that looks slightly dated. Read full review

Hank Stuever

Sep 12, 2012

It's precisely what the title says: just new iterations of the same spit-up and teething jokes. Read full review

Brian Lowry

Sep 11, 2012

The backdrop is obviously meant to be relatable, but the execution brings such a stale approach to sexual politics as to feel dated by the first act break. Read full review

Ellen Gray

Sep 12, 2012

Parenting can be a tough slog, but I've always found it to come with more laughs than this sorry show. Read full review

Diane Werts

Sep 11, 2012

Nothing to see here. Move on. Read full review

Rob Owen

Sep 10, 2012

Truly, all the actors on Guys with Kids--even the unknown children used as props--deserve better writing than what they get in this crummy, unimaginative sitcom. Read full review

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Leo13

Apr 28, 2013

The first few episodes were a little slow, but just good enough for us to keep watching. However, about halfway though the season it was our favorite show on tv. Funny, interesting, and family friendly.

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toryja

Mar 2, 2013

Great show! Finally something decent on TV that isn't reality based or violent cop shows. Hoping for season 2! It's like Friends meets the comic strip Baby Blues.

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Rudicus

Mar 16, 2013

My wife and I found this show and have loved watching it. I also found it refreshing to have a sitcom that had no inclination to sex, innuendo, crude humor, violence, etc. It's not a show that is meant to be taken too seriously obviously but it was incredibly fun to watch and was greatMy wife and I found this show and have loved watching it. I also found it refreshing to have a sitcom that had no inclination to sex, innuendo, crude humor, violence, etc. It's not a show that is meant to be taken too seriously obviously but it was incredibly fun to watch and was great wholesome entertainment. We laughed and laughed. I hope that there are more seasons!… Expand

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jolsnarajan

Jul 17, 2013

It is one of the best shows after Friends/ Sienfeld and Modern Family. I dont understand why the sitcom has not many great reviews. The episodes are so much fun. My personal fave is halloween. I wish they restart the show.

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Descent

Sep 14, 2012

In spite of the negative reviews given it by the "professional" critics (which I don't put any stock in to begin with), I enjoy the show. I found it thoroughly refreshing to finally have a sitcom that had absolutely zero inclination to sex, innuendo, crude humor, or any of the otherIn spite of the negative reviews given it by the "professional" critics (which I don't put any stock in to begin with), I enjoy the show. I found it thoroughly refreshing to finally have a sitcom that had absolutely zero inclination to sex, innuendo, crude humor, or any of the other inappropriate topics that have been so prevalent in TV since the 90's. The jokes were simple and wholesome while not losing any of its humor or coming off as being cheesy, making it an excellent show to watch with family and friends in the evening.

I absolutely believe the show and the concept have potential, and I would highly recommend watching it.… Expand

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TheJaijo

Sep 13, 2012

It's not going to set any records, win any awards, but found it pretty enjoyable all the same. It's good mindless viewing, perfect with your dinner on your lap. Has it's moments, some clever humour, some just over the top. Think it's got legs, with an interesting cast.

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metabad

Sep 28, 2012

I gave that show 2 episodes to be somewhat fair with my verdict. And it's out: It's no good.
There are 5-6 main characters in this show and only 2 of them are modestly funny: Anthony Anderson and Tempestt Bledsoe. I was really glad to see her back in a TV Show.
She and Anderson do whatI gave that show 2 episodes to be somewhat fair with my verdict. And it's out: It's no good.
There are 5-6 main characters in this show and only 2 of them are modestly funny: Anthony Anderson and Tempestt Bledsoe. I was really glad to see her back in a TV Show.
She and Anderson do what they can, but there's just not much comedy there.
I don't know the other actors and I can barely see any comedic talent in them. Or is it just the writers fault?
Anyhow, the plots are generic and we've seen it all before: Forgotten wedding anniversary, one of guys doesn't get recognized by a woman he used to date, two kids are always on full throttle at home and tear the place apart, blah blah blah, yawn.
I'm sure there are many good and funny stories that can be told about fathers who stay home with their kids and the mixed feelings they the former have towards the latter. But the writers apparently can't come up with one of those stories. I say, just skip this one, it will be cancelled anyway and I'm sorry for Tempestt Bledsoe. She deserves a better show.… Expand

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: September 12, 2012
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  S1:E17. Divorce Party
  Air Date: February 27, 2013
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  S1:E16. Rare Breed
  Air Date: February 20, 2013
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  S1:E15. Gary's Idea
  Air Date: February 13, 2013
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  S1:E14. The Will
  Air Date: February 6, 2013
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  S1:E13. Me Time
  Air Date: January 30, 2013
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  S1:E12. Marny's Dad
  Air Date: January 9, 2013
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  S1:E11. First Word
  Air Date: January 2, 2013
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  S1:E10. Christmas
  Air Date: December 5, 2012
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  S1:E9. Thanksgiving
  Air Date: November 21, 2012
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  S1:E8. First Birthday
  Air Date: November 14, 2012
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  S1:E7. The Bathroom Incident
  Air Date: October 31, 2012
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  S1:E6. Apartment Halloween
  Air Date: October 24, 2012
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  S1:E5. Gary's Day Off
  Air Date: October 17, 2012
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  S1:E4. The Standoff
  Air Date: October 10, 2012
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  S1:E3. Marny Wants a Girl
  Air Date: October 3, 2012
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  S1:E2. Chris' New Girlfriend
  Air Date: September 26, 2012
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  S1:E1. Pilot
  Air Date: September 12, 2012