• 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. Negative: 9 out of 66

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User Reviews

  1. AmyG
    Jan 22, 2007
    9
    One of the best new sitcoms I've seen in years. I'm so disappointed that they pulled it off the air. Bad time slot, I say, because it was much more entertaining than Til Death and seemed to be for a totally different audience. I'd like to see CBS pick it up and pair it with The Class.
  2. billyb
    Jan 1, 2007
    10
    This show is hilarious and has a perfect balance of smart comedy and romance.
  3. TV
    Dec 18, 2006
    10
    Great show!
  4. luisv
    Dec 5, 2006
    8
    good show better than most of todays sitcoms. hope is back.
  5. SteveW
    Nov 28, 2006
    10
    Made a mistake pulling this show
  6. daveg
    Nov 16, 2006
    8
    I thought the show was freaking funny. If it wasn't going against the office it would do better. they should bring it back on.
  7. RoseannG
    Nov 16, 2006
    10
    I think this show is very funny!!! Better than Till Death
  8. SteveS
    Nov 6, 2006
    10
    I connected with the characters right away. It is hitting a part of the demo that tends to warm up to this kind of thing... remember the show about nothing?
  9. AmandaF
    Nov 4, 2006
    10
    I loved this show and I'm very disappointed that fox cancelled it. I know the reviews were bad, but fox should be listening to its viewers instead of newspaper critics. Everyone I know loves it!
  10. jerryh
    Oct 31, 2006
    10
    It is original and funny with interesting characters. The critics give it a 2.5 and actual viewers give it a an 8 out of 10. That is quite a gap. Personally on this one I think the critics are idiots.
  11. sama
    Oct 10, 2006
    10
    please don't cancel! it is such a fun show and we need to have something like this- try another nite when it has a chance to succeed!
  12. CherylB
    Oct 7, 2006
    10
    I loved this show! too funny.. One of the best new shows of the season! Please come back on!!!
  13. thomas
    Oct 4, 2006
    9
    i season passed it on my tivo, and now it has dissapeared. ugh! running it on thursday was a mistake. put it on tuesday and kick off csi.
  14. RHIONAS
    Oct 2, 2006
    9
    The show is great... Beth Lacke is hilarious! I really hope the show stays on.
  15. JoeMcQ
    Oct 1, 2006
    10
    The show accurately depicts the struggle & tension between friends and their friends girlfriends. Hope they keep it on!!
  16. MattM
    Sep 29, 2006
    10
    I loved this show, I was disappointed last night when it wasn't on. This type of humor is right up my alley, I don't expect much from sitcoms, if I have to think too much, then it isn't worth my time.
  17. JayC
    Sep 28, 2006
    9
    I ask everyone to remember Friends' comedy appeared forced in the beginning too. I enjoy this show quite a bit. Beth Lacke is great. If this show was given time I can see each actor growing more comfortable with their character. Too bad Fox appears to have pulled it.
  18. CrystalM
    Sep 28, 2006
    10
    I think the show is hilarious. You have to have a good sense of humor. I was honestly shocked when I turned Fox on tonight and it wasn't on. Sure, the show only works for a certain age group but let us enjoy it! And they replaced it with RERUNS of Til Death...who wants to watch reruns???? That's a real smart move don't ya think??
  19. JulieC
    Sep 28, 2006
    10
    I like the show. It's funny in a un-politically correct kinda way. Sometimes you just want to laugh and be entertained.
  20. MelissaM.
    Sep 28, 2006
    10
    I liked it a lot. Heaps better than say, reality tv. I'm really disappointed that it wasn't on tonight.
  21. L
    Sep 28, 2006
    10
    I love this show!!!! I'm sad that it is stacked against Survivor because it's really really funny. Beth Lacke is perfect in her role. I just read that it's from the producers of That 70's Show - no wonder I love it!!
  22. LindseyO
    Sep 26, 2006
    10
    This show is hilarious! I don't know what those critics are talking about. Oh yeah, that's right, they have to be critics because they have no guts or skill.
  23. BrianS
    Sep 25, 2006
    9
    I am enjoying this new show. Its so much better than Till Death. I'm going to keep watching...I hope Fox keeps this show on air for a while!
  24. GaryG
    Sep 21, 2006
    10
    I think that Beth Lacke, Amanda makes this show as of now. I am looking forward to the next shows. Hoping that it raises ratings so I can continue to watch it.
  25. GyasiW
    Sep 19, 2006
    7
    It is actually a pretty funny show. Not the best one I've ever seen, and some of the characters in it are a bit typical, but mostly it is pretty entertaining. Good for a quick laugh.
  26. lapup
    Sep 16, 2006
    8
    It's all been done before, but I liked it then, so why not now... There's some new twists and premises to keep me watching, and waiting for it to get good.
  27. BillG
    Sep 16, 2006
    10
    Larry and Amanda have GREAT chemistry together. Let's see what they do with that.
  28. ScottB
    Sep 16, 2006
    9
    I liked the pilot and plan on tuning in each week. I remember some shows like "Friends" and "Will & Grace" starting out the first season without the story lines and fleshed out characters. I think the cast shows GREAT potential. Lets hope the writing catches up to the actors. Especially Beth Lacke. Funny and hot, what's not to watch?
  29. JimH
    Sep 14, 2006
    9
    Pilot was plain funny although theme is tired (then again, which sitcome isn't?). I would have given a 10 rating if not for the follow-up episode which was pretty good, but not as side-splittingly funny; plus it didn't include what I assumed would be the trademark Martini scene(s).
  30. dans
    Sep 14, 2006
    10
    ist ep was great 2nd ep was so so... still watching missing deno son ... when they had cocktail.. just think.... boston legal... hello
Metascore
25

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 19
  2. Negative: 16 out of 19
  1. 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.
  2. At least "'Til Death" has some known stars. The cast of "Happy Hour" will likely remain unknown, starring, as they do, in this dud.
  3. Lacke is the only person, or thing, in "Happy Hour" that made me laugh.