• Network: FX , FXX
  • Series Premiere Date: Aug 4, 2005
Season #: 17, 16, 15, 14, 13, 12, 11, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
Metascore
70

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 12
  2. Negative: 1 out of 12
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Critic Reviews

  1. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Paul Brownfield
    Jul 15, 2013
    60
    As comedy it's hit-and-miss; what sells the show are the in-between things, the nonsense sibling spats between Dennis and Dee, the way Charlie's voice rises as his anxiety level does, the loose play of the banter. But if giving DeVito a prominent role will up the attendance, it doesn't immediately up the comedy. [28 Jun 2006]
  2. Variety
    Reviewed by: Brian Lowry
    Jul 15, 2013
    60
    Recruiting Danny DeVito to play the estranged dad to half the show's central quartet might have seemed like a good idea, but the result is a more uneven and mean-spirited show that overreaches and forces some gags. [29 Jun 2006]
  3. Newark Star-Ledger
    Reviewed by: Alan Sepinwall
    Jul 15, 2013
    40
    The three episodes of the new season that I've seen are almost entirely flat. [29 Jun 2006]
User Score
9.0

Universal acclaim- based on 139 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Mixed: 0 out of 139
  2. Negative: 3 out of 139
  1. Jan 3, 2022
    7
    Step up from seasons one messy shock humour to something gripping and memorable.
  2. May 31, 2018
    7
    To be honest, apart from Danny DeVito's introduction, this season is pretty meh.
  3. Aug 5, 2013
    9
    Love the addition of Danny DeVito. Much like the first season, the show has no issue providing constant laughs. The acting is still reallyLove the addition of Danny DeVito. Much like the first season, the show has no issue providing constant laughs. The acting is still really good and the plot of each episodes is always interesting. Really good show. Full Review »