Happy Hour

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Season 1
  • Network: FOX
  • Series Premiere Date: Sep 7, 2006
User Score
8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 66 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 55 out of 66
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 66
  3. Negative: 9 out of 66

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  1. bobj
    Sep 18, 2006
    3
    The show is bad. The only saving grace is Beth Lacke. Too bad her character wasn't on another show. Hopefully when this gets cancelled in the next few weeks, we'll see her on some mid season replacement show.
  2. ChrisN
    Sep 19, 2006
    2
    There were a few laughs, but the first two episodes are a tired old version of the same old sit-com, repackaged and fed to us through the beer bong that TV has become. That, plus the ridiculous idea that the characters pictured would agree on the Martini (?) as their chosen group drink is enough to give any level of bar-fly the dry heaves. ANY bar conversation set to a laugh track would There were a few laughs, but the first two episodes are a tired old version of the same old sit-com, repackaged and fed to us through the beer bong that TV has become. That, plus the ridiculous idea that the characters pictured would agree on the Martini (?) as their chosen group drink is enough to give any level of bar-fly the dry heaves. ANY bar conversation set to a laugh track would be as amusing.… Expand
  3. steveo
    Sep 15, 2006
    3
    This isn't any different than any of the other crap that has been canceled lately. I give it half a season. How about writing something good people. You get paid enough.
  4. EricK
    Sep 15, 2006
    0
    Unwatchable. Bet it's cancelled within 5 episodes.
  5. J-wink
    Dec 11, 2006
    2
    Sucked... Not funny at all
  6. AnnieM
    Sep 16, 2006
    1
    I think I laughed about twice. There's no depth to any of the characters; they're nothing but a bunch of mean, cynical stereotypes. The writing is abominable and the whole idea is tired. There doesn't seem to be a legitimate reason for anything that happens. I smell the season's first cancellation, but then again, you can never tell with people. They watch silly things.
  7. DanaB
    Sep 26, 2006
    3
    The only funny charecter is Bethe Lacke. The others weren't even given funny lines. Who knows maybe they could be funny if they had better writers. Can't believe this made it to tv.

Awards & Rankings

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#41 Most Discussed TV Season of 2006

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
25

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 19
  3. Negative: 16 out of 19
  1. Variety
    Reviewed by: Brian Lowry
    10
    Painfully familiar and virtually laugh-free, the series has one character with potential, but beyond that, it's hard to imagine Fox won't be yelling "last call" relatively soon.
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  2. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
    Reviewed by: Rob Owen
    10
    At least "'Til Death" has some known stars. The cast of "Happy Hour" will likely remain unknown, starring, as they do, in this dud.
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  3. New York Daily News
    Reviewed by: David Hinckley
    25
    Lacke is the only person, or thing, in "Happy Hour" that made me laugh.
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