Men at Work

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Season 1
  • Network: TBS
  • Series Premiere Date: May 24, 2012
Season #: 3, 2, 1
Metascore
36

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 12
  3. Negative: 5 out of 12
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Critic Reviews

  1. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Robert Lloyd
    May 23, 2012
    50
    Rays of charm do break through the haze of the ordinary and obvious, even if just for a line or a line reading.
  2. Hitfix
    Reviewed by: Alan Sepinwall
    May 23, 2012
    42
    None of Men at Work is funny, but the greater sin is how uninspired it feels.
  3. Uncle Barky
    Reviewed by: Ed Bark
    May 22, 2012
    42
    You might not want to have a TV relationship with these guys either. They're just not much fun on any level.
  5. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Rob Brunner
    May 18, 2012
    42
    Not funny. [25 May 2012, p.73]
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  6. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Neil Genzlinger
    May 23, 2012
    40
    Not much about Men at Work feels fresh.
  7. New York Daily News
    Reviewed by: David Hinckley
    May 23, 2012
    40
    The turf [conversations revolving around sex] is so familiar in sitcoms these days that even funny lines feel recycled. Like Men at Work.
  8. Variety
    Reviewed by: Brian Lowry
    May 22, 2012
    40
    Mostly, though, there's just nothing terribly distinctive about Men at Work, so much so it's almost impossible to imagine how the pitch went without these actors to instill its tired one-liners with some modest zing.

Awards & Rankings

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#55 Most Discussed TV Season of 2012

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User Score
6.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 41 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 41
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 41
  3. Negative: 8 out of 41
  1. srshep
    Jun 1, 2012
    10
    I haven't the slightest clue in why there's so many negative reviews out there. I've seen worse shows that have better reviews than thisI haven't the slightest clue in why there's so many negative reviews out there. I've seen worse shows that have better reviews than this one.

    Wake up call to all those who don't like it, it probably wasn't intended for you as a viewer. The show appears to be geared toward the younger mind. Not one show out there is a universal fit-all program. That would be very difficult to accomplish as people have different interests.

    Also second point, every show is cheesy, repeats the same thing as 10 years ago, and is at times boring.

    Men at Work however is far from those things. It is one of the few comedy shows that has actually made me laugh.    … Full Review »
  2. brandonhall
    Jun 28, 2012
    8
    I completely understand why the show was poorly reviewed. The first episode was terrible and the second wasn't much better. Starting onI completely understand why the show was poorly reviewed. The first episode was terrible and the second wasn't much better. Starting on Episode 3 and from then on the show has been very good. The characters mesh very well and the setups are funny. My only real criticism is that the laugh track is obviously fake and needs better editing. It feels like I'm watching a 1995 sitcom because of that. Besides the issue with the laugh track, I really enjoy the show and will continue watching. Happy to see it was picked up for another season.… Full Review »
  3. jayzpinkgurlie
    Aug 7, 2012
    10
    I don't get why this show has such a low rating...It is so funny...I think that there should be more funny light shows out there like thisI don't get why this show has such a low rating...It is so funny...I think that there should be more funny light shows out there like this one. I have recommended this show to at least 40 people and every one of them love it and I had many people make comments to me like why did it have so little episodes...I really liked this show and i hope they make another season. I am a total lover of shows like Law and order svu and other shows that are on the more serious side but for a comedy this show gives exactly what a comedy should.… Full Review »
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