ABC | Release Date: September 17, 1991
CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
66
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 25 Critic Reviews
Positive:
14
Mixed:
7
Negative:
4
60
Boston GlobeEd SiegelJun 21, 2013
Season 2 Review: Tim Allen proved at the Emmys just how tired his shtick has become. [16 Sep 1992]
60
The New York TimesJohn J. O'ConnorJun 21, 2013
Season 1 Review: Mr. Allen's sitcom may well work, although by the second episode it already shows uneasy signs of cuteness bloat. [17 Sep 1991]
60
Washington PostTom ShalesJun 21, 2013
Season 1 Review: In more exciting times, "Home Improvement" might barely pass muster as tolerable froth. But in a new TV season low on innovation and lean on potential hits, the happy competence of "Home Improvement" seems almost spectacular. [17 Sep 1991]
50
Boston GlobeEd SiegelJun 21, 2013
Season 1 Review: Allen displays a personality at turns engaging, enraging and endearing ... The problem is that "Home Improvement" is a one-joke sitcom. [17 Sep 1991]
40
Chicago TribuneRick KoganJun 21, 2013
Season 1 Review: There's a certain sensitivity behind Allen's swagger - he's a mouse in macho duds - but just how many home appliances are there for him to destroy? [17 Sep 1991]