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. KRYSTINES
    Feb 10, 2006
    10
    Best show ever created! Dry witty humor and actors that come straight from the heart. Excellent!
  4. LindaO
    Feb 10, 2006
    10
    refreshing and entertaining
  5. 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.
  6. 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 :-)
  7. 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.
  8. 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!
  9. Bill
    Jun 3, 2006
    10
    Great show, i think it belonged more on Vh1 then CBS. But did it canceled there too? ...
  10. 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.
  11. 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"
  12. 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!!!!!
  13. 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.
  14. OliviaL
    Mar 5, 2006
    10
    I absolutely loved this show. The best show since Tom Cavanagh's last show, Ed. PLEASE bring it back!
  15. 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!
  16. jeffw
    Mar 6, 2006
    10
    idiots, don't know a good show when they see one
  17. Melissa
    Jan 17, 2007
    10
    This is a very well-written show with lots of great cameos -- too bad it was canceled.
  18. KentG
    Feb 10, 2006
    10
    Great new show. Not only does has the cast come together from the start, the fun witty writting keeps you interested. And the music is absolutely great.
  19. colep
    Feb 2, 2006
    10
    My entire office loves it!
  20. CatherineM
    Feb 28, 2006
    10
    This is the only regular show we have looked forward to watching. Oh well, now we can unplug and get on with our lives 100% of the time.
  21. KaraD
    Feb 7, 2006
    10
    Disappointed when Ed ended (NBC), I enjoy seeing Tom Cavanaugh in a funny, quirky role. I plan my Tuesday nights around it.
  22. jamesr
    Feb 8, 2006
    10
    This show is funny, smart, and different. I hope it catches on!
  23. MariaM
    Feb 9, 2006
    10
    My husband just informed me that the network is already pulling the plug on this great show. My husband watched the first episode and begged me to watch the second episode....what I don't need is another TV show to watch. However, i felll in love with the quirkiness of the show and the musical talent. What is wrong with the American audience that they will watch monotonous, canned My husband just informed me that the network is already pulling the plug on this great show. My husband watched the first episode and begged me to watch the second episode....what I don't need is another TV show to watch. However, i felll in love with the quirkiness of the show and the musical talent. What is wrong with the American audience that they will watch monotonous, canned laughter garbage but snub their noses at anything that shows an ounce of creativity?? I give up!! Please put on another network and give it another try...Please!!… Expand
  24. KimberlyR
    Feb 9, 2006
    10
    This is so new a concept. I love the music - Wayne is so fantastic. But of course Tom Cavanagh is the reason for the show. He is just so Believable.
  25. jimmy
    Mar 13, 2006
    10
    Funny and somehow meaningful, let's hope that it isn't abaondoned to make room for another CSI!
  26. AlexA
    Mar 13, 2006
    10
    I absolutely love it. L'm disappointed every week when I check to see if it's going to be back on...and still nothing. Bring it back please.
  27. KV
    Jan 25, 2006
    10
    Teddy Geiger is in it! It's great!
  28. AndrewA
    Feb 15, 2006
    10
    Imaginative, creative, fun, "feel-good" watching it. Please keep it going!
  29. AmandaW
    Feb 21, 2006
    10
    It totally sucks that they have pulled this tv show. I hate to watch tv but Love Monkey I was accually looked forward to watching durning the week. It was awesome! And the charactors where really talented. Not just a bunch of phonies. *sighs* I think they should make Love Monkey into a box set so that those who do love Love Monkey can continue to watch it.
  30. 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.
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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

Critic Reviews

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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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