In Case of Emergency

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Season 1
  • Network: ABC
  • Series Premiere Date: Jan 5, 2007
Metascore
27

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 23 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 23
  3. Negative: 18 out of 23

Critic Reviews

  1. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Barry Garron
    60
    You get the feeling that if this show is given enough time to find its strengths and understand its characters, it could be around for quite some time.
  2. People Weekly
    Reviewed by: Tom Gliatto
    50
    It's a good cast, and Arquette's peculiar charm is always welcome. But I'm tired of comedies about the desperate infantilism of panicked adults. [8 Jan 2007, p.35]
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  3. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Alessandra Stanley
    50
    "In Case of Emergency" is uneven, more antic than witty.
  5. Detroit Free Press
    Reviewed by: Mike Duffy
    50
    A haphazard farce that fails to find a consistently funny groove.
  6. Orlando Sentinel
    Reviewed by: Hal Boedeker
    40
    In Case of Emergency puts these characters through sadistic slapstick.

Awards & Rankings

95
#95 Best TV Season of 2007
66
#66 Most Discussed TV Season of 2007
53
#53 Most Shared TV Season of 2007

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User Score
6.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 18 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 18
  3. Negative: 4 out of 18
  1. LinW
    Mar 2, 2007
    3
    The writing is ok, the acting is nickelodeon level and the concept could be interesting if it wasn't such a dishoveled mess. the jokes The writing is ok, the acting is nickelodeon level and the concept could be interesting if it wasn't such a dishoveled mess. the jokes which could have been funny were all over-acted and fell flat. just wait for thursday and watch my name is earl instead. i can't imagine this show generating any positive buzz and sticking around.… Full Review »
  2. PeggyF
    Mar 1, 2007
    0
    Stupid and trashy. Lousy writing;not funny. Uncomfortable to watch.
  3. AndrewS
    Feb 19, 2007
    6
    The show has it's moments, especially with the situational comedy and the outlandish ways things are resolved. I didn't mind myself The show has it's moments, especially with the situational comedy and the outlandish ways things are resolved. I didn't mind myself enthralled with the series, but it's decent.… Full Review »
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