Happy Endings

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Season 1
  • Network: ABC
  • Series Premiere Date: Apr 13, 2011
Season #: 3, 2, 1
Metascore
57

Mixed or average reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 21
  3. Negative: 3 out of 21
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  1. Uncle Barky
    Reviewed by: Ed Bark
    Apr 12, 2011
    83
    Happy Endings quickly gets its game in gear and emerges as ABC's best new sitcom since Better Off Ted unfortunately failed to find an audience.
  2. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
    Reviewed by: Rob Owen
    Apr 11, 2011
    80
    Happy Endings excels at fearless humor that's sometimes shocking, not because it's gratuitous, but because it's an unexpected surprise--and a welcome one at that.
  3. People Weekly
    Reviewed by: Tom Gliatto
    Apr 14, 2011
    75
    At least Endings has something fresh at it's core....Even better, the well-cast ensemble includes Casey Wilson. [25 Apr 2011, p.44]
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  5. Boston Herald
    Reviewed by: Amy Amatangelo
    Apr 13, 2011
    75
    When Happy Endings is funny, it's need-to-pause-the-DVR-because-I'm-laughing-so-hard funny. And viewers should easily be able to commit to that.
  6. New York Post
    Reviewed by: Linda Stasi
    Apr 13, 2011
    75
    Happy Endings, which sounds like the special at a cheap massage parlor, is so funny I heard a noise I haven't heard in a very long time while watching a sitcom: the sound of me yelping so loudly it could frighten dogs.
  7. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Paige Wiser
    Apr 12, 2011
    75
    Original, it's not. But these friends do have chemistry, and some great moments as a hipster Greek chorus.
  8. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Ken Tucker
    Apr 7, 2011
    75
    After seeing four episodes of the newest pal-com, Happy Endings, I'd have to say it's...not bad at all.
  9. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Robert Lloyd
    Apr 12, 2011
    70
    It is nothing new, but it is well assembled and expertly played.
  10. Boston Globe
    Reviewed by: Matthew Gilbert
    Apr 12, 2011
    70
    Turns out Happy Endings is one of those rare TV cases of rising above, as the writing and the ensemble energy trump the stale premise.

Awards & Rankings

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#99 Best TV Season of 2011
47
#47 Most Discussed TV Season of 2011
55
#55 Most Shared TV Season of 2011

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User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 98 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 75 out of 98
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 98
  3. Negative: 9 out of 98
  1. rmc124
    May 25, 2011
    10
    I think this show is the funniest comedy out there right now! Right up there with "how I met your mother." Every episode has at least oneI think this show is the funniest comedy out there right now! Right up there with "how I met your mother." Every episode has at least one scene that you find yourself rewinding to, because you were laughing too hard to see the whole thing. Every character has their own unique and comedic flare to bring to the table. I look forward to it every week and haven't been disappointed yet. Please, check it out! You won't regret it!… Full Review »
  2. TheRealz
    Aug 8, 2011
    9
    Even after only one short season I have fallen for this modern comedy and all of its characters. The humor in this show is both hilarious andEven after only one short season I have fallen for this modern comedy and all of its characters. The humor in this show is both hilarious and just subtle enough to be fully enjoyable. The characters are believable, heart warming, play their roles beautifully. The plot gives you the option to either watch one episode or enjoy the series as a whole which is always a plus. Not to mention the slight romantic tones give this shows an edge over all others of its kind.… Full Review »
  3. kikideliversjoy
    Oct 31, 2017
    3
    Happy Endings is your typical attempt at a Friends remake with an addition of a gay character and a Black character. It's set in Chicago,Happy Endings is your typical attempt at a Friends remake with an addition of a gay character and a Black character. It's set in Chicago, though we're not exposed to the character of the city whatsoever. The humor is light, topical, and littered w/ pop culture references as expected. Definitely not POC-friendly with it's white liberal "don't see color" attitude and use of the term "gay-cist". Would really benefit from a more diverse group of scriptwriters. Overall, it was pretty watchable, if not a little too into itself (not unlike its characters).… Full Review »
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