Men in Trees

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Season 1
  • Network: ABC
  • Series Premiere Date: Sep 12, 2006
Season #: 2, 1
User Score
8.9

Universal acclaim- based on 191 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 175 out of 191
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 191
  3. Negative: 10 out of 191

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  1. TomP
    Sep 13, 2006
    9
    Excellent cast and fun storyline. Tightly written. Skillfully directed and acted. Lots of good music. May be a little forced in spots. Still, the first episode is slick and well done.
  2. LollieDotCom
    Sep 16, 2006
    9
    Very good ensemble. Everyone fits together well. Northern Exposure with a blonde, but we've missed hell outta NE so it's good to see it.
  3. IrisR
    Sep 16, 2006
    9
    I agree with a previous review that it is nice to see something on TV that isn't a CSI-NCIS-lawyer drama. Granted it is a bit cliche but enjoyable nevertheles. The music has been suprisingly fresh from some of my old favroties - nice to hear Steve Earle. I'll definitely recommend it to the girlfriends and sister.
  4. LeeF
    Sep 17, 2006
    9
    So it's not original -- it's funny and seems to be intelligently written. I enjoyed both episodes even though I really don't like Anne Heche all that much. (I am so sick of blondes in the lead role.)
  5. MarilynL
    Sep 18, 2006
    9
    great one-liners good ensemble
  6. LucyD
    Sep 19, 2006
    9
    Enjoyed show very much. Will watch again.
  7. HeleneP
    Sep 22, 2006
    9
    I loved this show Keep up the good work
  8. judyb
    Sep 22, 2006
    9
    how refreshing no violence/ no dead bodies funny and very refreshing keep going up
  9. DonW
    Sep 29, 2006
    9
    good start... even out the pace a bit
  10. GreenToast
    Mar 8, 2007
    9
    It's a good show with talented writers. please bring it back for another season.
  11. JackieA
    Nov 16, 2006
    9
    Great cast chemistry combined with good writing. An enjoyable show to watch.
  12. LindaL
    Sep 18, 2006
    9
    A lot of these negative reviewers just seem to detest Anne Heche, for whatever reason. But she's always been a bright talent, and I think the "Sex and the Country" wit of this show could make it fun and endearing.
  13. MikeD
    Sep 19, 2006
    9
    This program is great and Anne Heche is a doll. I have enjoy watching Anne in many movies and hope this program continues for mnay years. Good job to all. Very good choice on starring actress and supporting cast.
  14. TinamC
    Sep 22, 2006
    9
    I've watched the first several episodes and so far I love it--many scenes made me laugh out loud. The look on Anne Heche's face before she fell thru the ice in one scene was priceless. It's always good to try and watch a new show--are we going to watch Lost, Desperate Housewives, Grey's Anatomy, etc. forever?? In addition, there is usually nothing to watch on a Fri. I've watched the first several episodes and so far I love it--many scenes made me laugh out loud. The look on Anne Heche's face before she fell thru the ice in one scene was priceless. It's always good to try and watch a new show--are we going to watch Lost, Desperate Housewives, Grey's Anatomy, etc. forever?? In addition, there is usually nothing to watch on a Fri. night--we are boring parents of 2 young children--so this show is perfect for me.… Expand
  15. MargaretU
    Sep 24, 2006
    9
    This show gives viewers a real break from violence and the news which is sadly reflected in todays entertainment of crime, pseudo reality shows, and medical representations. Qiuirky?-sure, fun?- yeah, will I continue to watch?...you bet. This show has only one place to go and that is UP! Everyone I know loves it and looks forward to real entertainment on Friday night.
  16. julieh
    Sep 25, 2006
    9
    I think this is a great show and I hope that it stays on. I have enjoyed it.
  17. AndiS
    Sep 25, 2006
    9
    I love this show! I laughed till I cried when the racoon followed her around. This is a sweet show and really a REFRESHING BREATH OF AIR!!! WAY better than the crappy "reality" shows!
  18. slee
    Mar 14, 2007
    9
    I really enjoy this show. The characters have a lot of heart and usually make me smile and laugh which is very unusual for most of the shows on air now. I hope it won't be cancelled.
  19. SamanthaB.
    May 18, 2007
    9
    I really enjoyed this show and looked forward to watching it! I hope it will continue as a series next fall. When will we know if it is coming back? Last season I was a huge 'Invasion' fan and I feel that it was just left hanging with no real conclusion. I was very disappointed. I hope that I will not be disappointed again.
  20. rosec
    Sep 17, 2006
    8
    enough laughs and characters to keep my interest
  21. lucille
    Nov 3, 2006
    8
    i was very suprised i did not think i would like this show i am not a fan of situation comedies but anne heche and the other characters are enjoyable i will tune in whenever possible very enjoyable
  22. MarshaB
    Sep 13, 2006
    8
    WIth the slim choices of good TV today I was surprisingly humored by Hiche. I will be watching the show again. I found myself telling others about some of the scenes in the pilot.
  23. JileneL
    Sep 20, 2006
    8
    Funny and good!
  24. AnneB
    Oct 7, 2006
    8
    The pioot was slightly frenzied but each week the show's improving. It fun, light-hearted entertainment.
  25. Elizabeth
    Sep 19, 2006
    8
    I enjoyed watching this show. I warmed up to all the characters by the end of the show.
  26. cheryl
    Sep 20, 2006
    8
    i found it to be entertaining, and it had me looking forward to the next show.
  27. donnaw
    Sep 25, 2006
    8
    The little I did see of the second episode was interesting. I do not like the cop shows, I watch other satellite programming.
  28. LindaG
    Apr 27, 2007
    8
    This show has everything: Drama, comedy, romance and a little suspense. What I would really like to know, is when it will be back on again!
  29. annieo
    Dec 26, 2006
    8
    Good fantasy show. NOT at all like the real Alaska. So it
  30. RhondaO
    Sep 18, 2006
    8
    I had very low expectations because I'm not a fan of Heche, but was entertained and in fact found the writing to be crisp and clever. Yes, it borrows from the best and the shows influences are transparent, but the casting is well done and given time this is a show whose pace and sensibility there isn't enough of on the tube.
  31. MarcD.
    Sep 13, 2006
    7
    It's not the most original show in the world, but after seeing Heche's stint on Everwood, I knew she'd be worth watching in this rustic setting. The supporting characters will make this show, though. The "hostess", the bartender's ex-wife, the agent. They seem interesting. But also the men of that small town seem like they will be a good foil for the big city It's not the most original show in the world, but after seeing Heche's stint on Everwood, I knew she'd be worth watching in this rustic setting. The supporting characters will make this show, though. The "hostess", the bartender's ex-wife, the agent. They seem interesting. But also the men of that small town seem like they will be a good foil for the big city relationship coach. I'll give it another episode or two worth of rope.… Expand
  32. JaneF
    Sep 17, 2006
    7
    It was ok. I will watch again to get a better idea.
  33. CatherineH
    Mar 21, 2007
    7
    I realize that I too have fallen in love with Elmo, it's breathtaking landscape and it's down-to-earth warm-hearted support cast. That said, I haven't been able to watch one show without straining to reach through the rose-tinted screen and strangle that nasally, self-absorbed ding dong (Heche) mid pontification on the bloody obvious. Please let her be consumed by a dumpster bear.
  34. GordonT
    Sep 15, 2006
    6
    This is a show that I will watch if there is nothing else I like better on. Thats not all bad though. The next step is to play with my computer. For those of you who look at Anne Heche as a comedian please stop. She is a good actress and very sexy. So she is the show and the writing is not great but maybe it will get better. I guess its the limitations of regular TV.
  35. StarW
    Oct 3, 2006
    5
    "Carrie goes to Alaska".
  36. C.Cotton
    Sep 19, 2006
    5
    Is this trying to be Northen Exposure!? It's not! Middle of the road fare.
  37. BD
    Oct 6, 2006
    2
    Poor acting, weak plot
  38. MichaelT
    Sep 16, 2006
    2
    I've checked out the first two shows, and each time I couldn't get past the first main commercial break without turning it off or switching channels. Seems I'm reminded a lot of Northern Exposure, in a been-there-done-that sort of way. The Ann Heche character still couldn't get herself a pair of boots by the second episode? This show sinks in its own mud of bad acting I've checked out the first two shows, and each time I couldn't get past the first main commercial break without turning it off or switching channels. Seems I'm reminded a lot of Northern Exposure, in a been-there-done-that sort of way. The Ann Heche character still couldn't get herself a pair of boots by the second episode? This show sinks in its own mud of bad acting and sophomoric writing, despite the nice (yawn) scenery and cute raccoon that got old real fast.… Expand
  39. AKnana
    Sep 15, 2006
    1
    I generously gave this show a 1 because I like the male characters. The writers, however, have never been to Alaska. We don't have racoons, skunks, Indian reservations or busses to Vancouver (Where it is filmed)!
  40. DianaR
    Sep 15, 2006
    1
    Please, no more Anne Heche. She is dry and never funny. The writing is cliche and tried. Don't insult our intelligence with a racoon that can steal a wedding dress. And why did she carry it around with her anyway???? Bad acting from Heche and poor writing equals cancellation. 17 of 20 women in my office agree it isn't worth the time.
  41. BuzzC
    Sep 28, 2006
    1
    Haaaaaated it. My wife and I were both looking forward to this show, and we were both so very dissapointed. Liked a lot of the actors from this show, but their characters were flat. Could this show have ripped off Nothern Exposure any more? And last but not least, Anne Heche is soooo unlikeable. We will be very suprised if this show last two more episodes.
  42. RaisaJ
    Jan 31, 2007
    1
    Could Ane Heche be any more annoying playing the same twitchy anxious self absorbed twit over and over and over again in everything she has ever been in? This was painful to watch except for the good work of Suleka Mathew and John Amos. Maybe yhey could have the Marin character fall though the ice or something and save the show.
  43. Sarah
    Oct 7, 2006
    0
    Anne Heche has a voice like nails on a blackboard, and her "I'm so cute so please look at me, look at me, LOOK AT ME' performance wears thin after ten minutes. The characters are caricatures, and the writing is thin.
  44. MattP.
    Nov 9, 2007
    0
    Hello people!!! This show sucks!!! Ever see Northern Exposure! Can you can 'really bad copy' of a good idea!! The dialogue is so uninspired, so unoriginal, so taken straight from boring and predictable. This is insipid capitalistic opportunism at its height. I love the narration! Anne Heche's narration is such a poor attempt at sounding smart! Northern Exposure was smart Hello people!!! This show sucks!!! Ever see Northern Exposure! Can you can 'really bad copy' of a good idea!! The dialogue is so uninspired, so unoriginal, so taken straight from boring and predictable. This is insipid capitalistic opportunism at its height. I love the narration! Anne Heche's narration is such a poor attempt at sounding smart! Northern Exposure was smart and it worked! Hey writers! If you're not smart, then don't pretend to it! Or if you're just trying to appeal to the plebes then may you rot in hell!… Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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#77 Best TV Season of 2006
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#9 Most Discussed TV Season of 2006

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
48

Mixed or average reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 24
  3. Negative: 10 out of 24
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Alynda Wheat
    83
    With a pleasant blend of quirkiness and charm, this is an M.I.T. we can all get into. [15 Sep 2006, p.68]
  2. L.A. Weekly
    Reviewed by: Robert Abele
    70
    It’s really a sentimental looking-for-love show after all, albeit one with a wonderful lead actress who will surely do her best to bring nuance and spark.
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  3. Chicago Tribune
    Reviewed by: Maureen Ryan
    20
    A clichéd, cloying show.
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