One Big Happy

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Season 1
  • Network: NBC
  • Series Premiere Date: Mar 17, 2015
Metascore
37

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 21
  3. Negative: 13 out of 21
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Critic Reviews

  1. The Wrap
    Reviewed by: Mekeisha Madden Toby
    Mar 17, 2015
    70
    [A] thoughtfully lighthearted and frothy comedy.
  2. Wall Street Journal
    Reviewed by: Nancy DeWolf Smith
    Mar 12, 2015
    70
    Some occasional tastelessness aside--ranging from tired pregnancy-test urination jokes to a few gags that are unprintable--One Big Happy evolves into something a cut above the usual fare. It is brightly written, and tender at heart. Most of all, it is endowed with a great ensemble cast.
  3. Uncle Barky
    Reviewed by: Ed Bark
    Mar 17, 2015
    67
    There also are some intriguing twists as these beats go on. One Big Happy may be entirely sitcom-y but it’s not thoroughly predictable.

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User Score
4.7

Mixed or average reviews- based on 27 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 27
  3. Negative: 11 out of 27
  1. redsoxrules30
    Apr 27, 2015
    10
    Absolutely love this show. It's so funny and it gets funnier every episode. So glad they picked the actors/actresses they did, they're allAbsolutely love this show. It's so funny and it gets funnier every episode. So glad they picked the actors/actresses they did, they're all wonderful!… Full Review »
  2. RSS90230
    Mar 25, 2015
    9
    I love this show! It is both funny and sweet with relatable characters I care about, even after only two episodes. The chemistry among theI love this show! It is both funny and sweet with relatable characters I care about, even after only two episodes. The chemistry among the characters works with apparent real affection. Some have complained about the laugh track but I didn't even notice it. Even with an acerbic sister character, the overall tone of the show is one of clear affection among the characters. The acting is good. The writing is good. The timing and pace are good. The show is very good. I laughed, a lot!… Full Review »
  3. Bgrod
    Mar 18, 2015
    0
    Kind of mind blowing that Ellen DeGeneres is connected to this big happy mess of a flop. Just horrible. The cast is okay but the jokes andKind of mind blowing that Ellen DeGeneres is connected to this big happy mess of a flop. Just horrible. The cast is okay but the jokes and the canned laughter make my skin crawl.… Full Review »
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