Lucky Louie

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Season 1
  • Network: HBO
  • Series Premiere Date: Jun 11, 2006
Metascore
47

Mixed or average reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 19
  3. Negative: 7 out of 19
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Critic Reviews

  1. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Paul Brownfield
    60
    It feels as if you've happened across a British sitcom or a rerun of "MADtv."
  2. Washington Post
    Reviewed by: Tom Shales
    60
    "Lucky Louie" is not a runaway smash right out of the gate, but neither does it stumble or implode.
  3. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Dan Snierson
    58
    His underdog charm is often overshadowed by flat jokes and foul one-liners that are all shock and no guffaw. [23 Jun 2006, p.63]
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  5. Variety
    Reviewed by: Brian Lowry
    50
    Wildly uneven.
  6. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
    Reviewed by: Rob Owen
    50
    Often funny when it tackles taboo topics head on, the show walks a fine line between honesty and unnecessary crudeness, and it often goes a step too far.
  7. TV Guide Magazine
    Reviewed by: Matt Roush
    40
    Uneven.

Awards & Rankings

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#79 Best TV Season of 2006
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#15 Most Discussed TV Season of 2006
21
#21 Most Shared TV Season of 2006

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User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 156 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 119 out of 156
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 156
  3. Negative: 27 out of 156
  1. edb
    Oct 8, 2006
    10
    I'm 76 years old (wife 66). We can't remember laughing as hard since the 3 stooges and Abbot and Costello. Was hoping to find out I'm 76 years old (wife 66). We can't remember laughing as hard since the 3 stooges and Abbot and Costello. Was hoping to find out that it is going to be renewed only to be disappointed. Next they'll get rid of Maher and Entourage and we can get rid of the HBO extra subscription cost.… Full Review »
  2. MichelleS
    Sep 27, 2006
    10
    It's Not even a show for "grownups" This humor is appealing to many teenagers and young adults. It's a show that I (at 20 years It's Not even a show for "grownups" This humor is appealing to many teenagers and young adults. It's a show that I (at 20 years old) Watch with my boyfriend and find amazing! (Please bring it back HBO!!!)… Full Review »
  3. DanR
    Jun 26, 2006
    10
    The show just has that raw dark humor laughing at a guy who life seems to be getting worse everyday. If you follow the series you will see The show just has that raw dark humor laughing at a guy who life seems to be getting worse everyday. If you follow the series you will see that it show the qorkyness that is human flaws in life.. sort of like a Curb Y en. Its just doesn't seem to hold anything back. I laugh because it doesn't feel real, and it feels like you are watching a play or something.… Full Review »
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