Love Monkey

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Season 1
  • Network: CBS , VH1
  • Series Premiere Date: Jan 17, 2006
User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 77 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 61 out of 77
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 77
  3. Negative: 10 out of 77

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  1. MarlaD
    Feb 6, 2006
    10
    I rarely sit down to watch a certain show the same time every week, but this show is one that my 16 year old son and I both enjoy. Great program!
  2. BrandonM
    Feb 9, 2006
    10
    This is my favorite show on TV. It is witty, funny, great script, and the music is great. I can hardly wait for the next show from week to week. I hear it is getting canceled which is really going to make me unhappy with CBS. May have to boycott the station for awhile.
  3. RandyC
    Jan 25, 2006
    8
    I love the way Tom is so relaxed in his delivery, tho I was glad I recorded it. (he mumbles)(watched Boston Legal) The shows have been ultimately very enjoyable but the general public needs to be hit over the head as usual. Unfortunately this show will not make for that reason.
  4. SamS
    Jan 20, 2006
    8
    I really enjoyed the show. Some of the dialogue was a bit iffy, but overall, I got a real kick out of the writing. I think that Tom and Jason were particularly good. And I am not a 90210 fan.
  5. KRYSTINES
    Feb 10, 2006
    10
    Best show ever created! Dry witty humor and actors that come straight from the heart. Excellent!
  6. LindaO
    Feb 10, 2006
    10
    refreshing and entertaining
  7. JoshB
    Feb 2, 2006
    10
    This show is hilarous and Tom Cavanaugh is wonderful. I love the music and I love the characters. Great writing and acting.
  8. RobL
    Mar 11, 2006
    10
    absolutely loved this show and so did a number of my friends, we were all upset to see it go - BRING IT BACK, or send me the additional episodes that were shot :-)
  9. DanielleB
    Mar 24, 2006
    10
    I loved the show and I am so sad that it is not showing anymore. My Tuesday night tv watching sucks without it. Please bring it back.
  10. LauriH
    Apr 9, 2006
    10
    Finally, a show that is relevant, showcases up & coming musicians, and is just a fun show to watch. I'm so glad it's come back on!
  11. Bill
    Jun 3, 2006
    10
    Great show, i think it belonged more on Vh1 then CBS. But did it canceled there too? ...
  12. Don
    Feb 20, 2008
    10
    I miss this show a lot. I think it was so cool and anti-establishment. I could relate to all of the characters on the show and I loved all of he music; not to mention the cameos (Martin Luther is so talented). I think this show was way too progressive for it's own good.
  13. ElizabethH
    Jan 18, 2006
    10
    i seldom watch network TV but i found this very entertaining. likeable characters, snappy dialogue, neither overly romantic nor crudely gritty. Soundtrack was great--yes, even Wayne's numbers. He's awesome for an "8 year old"
  14. Woo
    Jan 18, 2006
    5
    Yes, there's potential, but looks to be designed overall for boy-crazy girls of all ages. I'll watch one more time and if there's nothing transcendent, that's all for Ed, I mean LM.
  15. JohnJ
    Jan 18, 2006
    5
    The concept is here but the follow through was not. The scenes were hoaky and lame and the dialogue boring.
  16. SarahS
    Jan 18, 2006
    0
    This has to be one of the worst shows that I have ever seen. All the "edgy" points that this show was trying to make with its comentary on how the music industry need to change and be about better music rings so false when their main musical showcase this week, "Wayne", who is susposed to amazing, is dreadfull radio friendly crap. This show tries way to hard to be cool and hip and in the This has to be one of the worst shows that I have ever seen. All the "edgy" points that this show was trying to make with its comentary on how the music industry need to change and be about better music rings so false when their main musical showcase this week, "Wayne", who is susposed to amazing, is dreadfull radio friendly crap. This show tries way to hard to be cool and hip and in the process just ends up coming off out of touch. Any one who puts any effort into finding good music to listen to, will be truely effended by what this show has to offer.… Expand
  17. TomM
    Jan 20, 2006
    5
    Although the show tries hard to be a realistic treatise on the banality of modern popular music, it fails in the most important element. The highly sought after "Wayne" embodies all that is wrong with modern popular music, namely a clone of John Mayer with sappy pretentious lyrics. They need to use the brilliant Eric Bogosian much more.
  18. StaceyD
    Jan 30, 2006
    9
    I like this new series ... it's different than anything on network television.It is a breathe of fresh comedic air, with a touch of drama. The characters are real and believable, characters that audiences can really relate too.
  19. SofianaP
    Feb 10, 2006
    9
    I cannot express in mere words how much I love this show. There is so much garbage on televison that it is refreshing to see a well thought out series. I used to be in the music industry (80's)a very long time ago but find so much of what is going on with the show right on the money! This is my favorite escape and gives me hope for the future of televison. Here's to continues success!
  20. RobertaE
    Feb 26, 2006
    9
    Please don't cancel this show. We had problems even finding it, so perhaps more promotion by the network would help. I can't believe it is being cancelled, as it is getting good reviews!
  21. carola
    Feb 7, 2006
    9
    Great music and show -- it's refreshing to see a show about the production of music, and about the talent that is often over-looked by the big labels. Tom Cavanagh is supurb!
  22. George
    Mar 1, 2006
    10
    Tuesday night was the only night I actually yearned to watch television, due to the fact that "Love Monkey" was on. But, now! Seems like my second day of the week will just mesh with the rest. I MISS YOU LOVE MONKEY!!!!!
  23. AndreaP
    Mar 14, 2006
    9
    Here's hoping another network will pick this up!! Great show that I was truly searching the tv guide to find again. Great music -- would have easily sold a soundtrack album after the first season!
  24. NancyO
    Mar 15, 2006
    10
    This is a smart, funny, interesting show. Why is it not being given a chance? Please let it find an audience!! Not everybody likes moron-tv.
  25. Bender
    Mar 2, 2006
    9
    I can not believe such a great show is being pulled. This was the next big one...the one everyone talks about around the water cooler. In fact, that was the case where i work. Please bring this show back!
  26. OliviaL
    Mar 5, 2006
    10
    I absolutely loved this show. The best show since Tom Cavanagh's last show, Ed. PLEASE bring it back!
  27. TondaW
    Mar 6, 2006
    10
    Tuesday night television is boring now that you have taken Love Monkey off the air. I love this show...please bring it back!
  28. jeffw
    Mar 6, 2006
    10
    idiots, don't know a good show when they see one
  29. Melissa
    Jan 17, 2007
    10
    This is a very well-written show with lots of great cameos -- too bad it was canceled.
  30. SimoneS
    Jan 17, 2006
    3
    CBS had better pull their heads out of their orifaces. This show was lame beyond lame. It was unrealistic, there was no music except for the John Mayer clone...OMG..did he not look like him too.? Too Vanilla...too safe. They get one more chance before I go back to HBO reruns of Sopranos. C'man CBS, you have the potential to have a great show here. Fire every writer you have on staff CBS had better pull their heads out of their orifaces. This show was lame beyond lame. It was unrealistic, there was no music except for the John Mayer clone...OMG..did he not look like him too.? Too Vanilla...too safe. They get one more chance before I go back to HBO reruns of Sopranos. C'man CBS, you have the potential to have a great show here. Fire every writer you have on staff and start over.… Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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#39 Best TV Season of 2006
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#34 Most Discussed TV Season of 2006
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#61 Most Shared TV Season of 2006

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Metascore
64

Generally favorable reviews - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 25
  3. Negative: 2 out of 25
  1. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Barry Garron
    40
    The premise of an attractive group of friends living and loving in the Big Apple is not exactly a novel idea, but there's always room for a series that resonates with a distinctive new take, a unique perspective or memorable characters. Unfortunately, this isn't it.
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  2. L.A. Weekly
    Reviewed by: Robert Abele
    70
    I was initially concerned that this was going to become a male Grey’s Anatomy... but Love Monkey creator Michael Rauch... keeps facile wisdom to a bare minimum, and a certain urban energy level turned up.
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  3. Miami Herald
    Reviewed by: Glenn Garvin
    60
    To say that Love Monkey is derivative and predictable is not quite the same as saying it's bad.
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