October Road

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Season 1
  • Network: ABC
  • Series Premiere Date: Mar 15, 2007
Season #: 2, 1
User Score
8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 132 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 116 out of 132
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 132
  3. Negative: 15 out of 132
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  1. EmmieS
    Apr 28, 2008
    10
    This is the most realistic show on television. I can relate to the characters as if they were my friends back home.
  2. TracyR.
    Apr 19, 2008
    10
    I can't believe the negative reviews for this outstanding show. I think all of these reviews were from season 1 and the second season really was better than the 1st. But if these critics hate my favorite show on TV, I won't be reading them for advice any longer. October Road has everything I want in a TV show---great characters, interesting story lines, character arcs, talented I can't believe the negative reviews for this outstanding show. I think all of these reviews were from season 1 and the second season really was better than the 1st. But if these critics hate my favorite show on TV, I won't be reading them for advice any longer. October Road has everything I want in a TV show---great characters, interesting story lines, character arcs, talented actors, heart, family and friends who stick by each other in hard times and a terrific musical soundtrack that you can't sit still to. This show is like coming home to your old neighborhood once a week. It's a slice of Americana that doesn't exist on TV anymore among the cop, law or reality shows. October Road WILL make you cry, laugh and feel like you're among family and friends. WATCH IT!… Expand
  3. AliW
    Apr 19, 2008
    10
    October Road is such a great show! Far more realistic than Desperate Housewives or Grey's anatomy. Don't tell me about towns of beautiful people. October Road is fresh and a lot more realistic than all the other horse puckey out there. Please ABC, renew October Road!
  4. AnnaL
    Apr 19, 2008
    10
    This is the best show you're not watching. Don't listen to the critics, this show rocks!
  5. JillB.
    Apr 18, 2008
    10
    Wow.... Are these the STEPFORD CRITICS? Complete robots. Watch season 2 everyone. Amazing talent and writing involved. Amazing fan base and mcu dimension.... LOVE IT!
  6. JaneW.
    Apr 18, 2008
    10
    October Road is one of the best shows ever produced. It is true to life, the characters touch are hearts and souls. The music is awesome, the writing is superb. This show must be brought back for another Season.
  7. AmandaP
    Apr 18, 2008
    10
    I love this show! I think the characters are great and the cast couldn't be more perfect!
  8. CindyS.
    Apr 18, 2008
    10
    I have never gone by what the critics say before and sure aren't about to start now. I happen to love this show! It is a refreshing change and extremely addictive! It also has some of the best soundtracks ever on a tv show. We Roadies aren't going to let it go down without a fight, either. Just google "Pay October Road Forward" if you'd like to help save the show. Long Live I have never gone by what the critics say before and sure aren't about to start now. I happen to love this show! It is a refreshing change and extremely addictive! It also has some of the best soundtracks ever on a tv show. We Roadies aren't going to let it go down without a fight, either. Just google "Pay October Road Forward" if you'd like to help save the show. Long Live the Road!… Expand
  9. JaneZ.
    Apr 18, 2008
    10
    I have to say that this is the first show in a long time that I really love. Enough so that I've gotten involved in the campaign to save this show. Something I've never done ever in the past. So much for critics, really people like me love this show.
  10. TanyaD.
    Apr 18, 2008
    10
    This is my favorite show. I love all the characters. I hope they bring it back for a 3rd season.
  11. MariaG.
    Apr 18, 2008
    10
    This is an amazing show. Much better than all the blood and violence that is on.
  12. MichelleJ.
    Apr 18, 2008
    10
    I don't know what show the critics have viewed, I completely disagree with them. This show is a joy. It is entertaining and fun and it is a wonderful change from the copy cat shows that are flooding the air waves. LOVE IT!
  13. AlisonM.
    Apr 18, 2008
    10
    October Road is my favorite television show! It's entertaining and insightful. It has the perfect mix of happy, sad, and hopeful events. The dialog is witty and memorable. The music selections are fantastic. I am hoping very hard that this show will be renewed. In the short time it has been around, it has become very special to me.
  14. PamelaC.
    Apr 18, 2008
    10
    I absolutely love October Road. Sometimes I think the critics are half-asleep when they write this stuff. I suppose once your mind has been constantly stuffed with forensics, back-stabbing housewives, over-dramatic doctors (did I leave anything out) ... you don't know a good thing when you see it.
  15. Carol
    Apr 8, 2008
    10
    I love this show! The characters, the storylines - they're great. I look forward to my weekly visit to The Ridge. Hope it gets renewed!!
  16. Danielle
    Mar 24, 2008
    8
    October Road has its problems, but at its core is a story worth visiting week after week. Critics forget that no show comes perfectly wrapped. Remember how Seinfeld began? I enjoy visiting Knights Ridge and checking some nostalgic tunes and great characters. I hope it gets picked by CW if ABC drops it.
  17. DeannaJ
    Mar 11, 2008
    10
    I think the critics think everyone wants reality.(Crictics get it wrong most of the time any way) We get reality everyday, I want a fun show that makes me laugh, with simple storyline. The people watching this show are sick of reality and over done drama. What's wrong with a little dose of over done fiction? I Love October Road!
  18. AlexA
    Mar 10, 2008
    10
    Some critics are right, This is a almost a chick show only that it is for guys,... Regardles of what they say, I must admit this has been one of the best show I have seen...Call me crazy but I'm sure there are more guys out there like myself that some how in one way or another can relate to what goes on in the TV show..... I like it...
  19. KayJ.
    Feb 12, 2008
    10
    One of the best shows on TV! Hope it stays on for awhile
  20. s
    Feb 11, 2008
    8
    I love the show. It's got heart. Granted, the music is older, but they are trying to relate to the people watching and taking artist liberty with time frames. It's still relevant stuff. The characters and issues are timeless, and I personally like music I can relate to. I look forward to watching the plot unfold. The fact is, life for most of us is always changing and never I love the show. It's got heart. Granted, the music is older, but they are trying to relate to the people watching and taking artist liberty with time frames. It's still relevant stuff. The characters and issues are timeless, and I personally like music I can relate to. I look forward to watching the plot unfold. The fact is, life for most of us is always changing and never black and white.… Expand
  21. HeidiN.
    Feb 11, 2008
    10
    I love it!! whats this about it not coming back?? that would be sad...i think these bad reviews by newspapers need to stop...quit crushin my favortie show, yea maybe its a little predictable, but its fun and interensting...every once in a while its good to have a nice predictable show to let your brain melt in front of rather then watching a heart wrenching show where your either scared I love it!! whats this about it not coming back?? that would be sad...i think these bad reviews by newspapers need to stop...quit crushin my favortie show, yea maybe its a little predictable, but its fun and interensting...every once in a while its good to have a nice predictable show to let your brain melt in front of rather then watching a heart wrenching show where your either scared to death or afraid to watch anymore...October road is not completely predictable either, no, there are no crazy mad men out to kill like in lost...no there is not a constant theme like on scrubs...its not about how doctors interact and how they spend their money, its not about how a bunch of people from bad backgrounds end up on a deserted island... it is about normal blue-collar people who go through normal life events.. i love it, you should too.… Expand
  22. JenniferS.
    Jan 23, 2008
    10
    I love this show. i cant wait for the next installment. I cant believe its not coming back. I'm gonna stop watching tv again. so sick of the reality shows.
  23. LeslieM.
    Jan 17, 2008
    10
    I love because it's not about Dr's, lawyers or a bunch of slutty housewives.
  24. AuburnS.
    Jan 15, 2008
    10
    Critics suck. Watch the show.
  25. AronA.
    Dec 10, 2007
    10
    This is definitely one of the best shows on TV.
  26. AngieG.
    Dec 5, 2007
    10
    I love the show. I was ticked when I found out that October Road was not coming back. I could not believe the first show that I had enjoyed watching in quite some time was not returning. I don't care to see another reality show or one more crazy murder show. I cant wait for more! love the Mushy stuff! I enjoy sitting down wrapping up in a blanket and going to Knights Ridge for more.
  27. ScottR.
    Nov 21, 2007
    10
    Awesome Show. Critics are idiots.
  28. juleek.
    Nov 13, 2007
    1
    This tv show is terrible. Such bad writing. Incredibly cliche, mushy, predictable, mediocre . It is truly unwatchable.
  29. Angela
    Nov 11, 2007
    9
    I really enjoy this show. I agree with many of you. There is a lot of violence and reality shows out there--I just want something about people!!! I like the characters and everyone has a relationship from their past like Nick and Hannah that you wonder about...
  30. MatthewS.
    Nov 8, 2007
    10
    I beleive that this series is well written and wonderfully casted, the sound track is right on.
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#12 Most Discussed TV Season of 2007

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Metascore
23

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 25
  3. Negative: 20 out of 25
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Ken Tucker
    50
    Achingly sincere, deeply unbelievable.
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  2. Variety
    Reviewed by: Brian Lowry
    30
    [It] feels like a Hallmark movie stretched into series form.
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  3. Detroit Free Press
    Reviewed by: Mike Duffy
    50
    Alternately engaging and annoying.
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