Onion SportsDome

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Season 1
Metascore
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No score yet - based on 3 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 3
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 3
  3. Negative: 0 out of 3

Critic Reviews

  1. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Mike Hale
    Jan 10, 2011
    60
    Some of these segments are quite amusing, but they're rarely more amusing than they would have been if published in The Onion (the newspaper or the Web site).

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User Score
6.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 8 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 8
  3. Negative: 2 out of 8
  1. ninjaken
    Mar 19, 2011
    9
    A great parody of a genre that should be ripe with possibilities. First the two hosts have great chemistry and deliver their jokes in rapidA great parody of a genre that should be ripe with possibilities. First the two hosts have great chemistry and deliver their jokes in rapid fire. They attack sports stars who deserve it, some who don't and sometimes ones that make you cringe. But it's all good. There is a growing sub-plots among all the announcers which makes the show even better. And I suggest to DVR it as they will fire jokes off while having other jokes scrolling at the bottom of the screen. I have found it hard to take in all the jokes that are constantly being fired. If you like sports, then I think this will be a hit.… Full Review »
  2. martinex
    Feb 1, 2011
    6
    I welcome a spoof of ESPN's hype filled Sports Center which should provide writers plenty of material with which to poke fun. For some reasonI welcome a spoof of ESPN's hype filled Sports Center which should provide writers plenty of material with which to poke fun. For some reason the Onion has decided to add there own jokes.....and they're not that funny. I'm going to give them a few more episodes to see if their aim improves.… Full Review »
  3. mwagamer16
    Jan 18, 2011
    10
    I just watched any episode, possibly the second one, and wow hilarious!!! Though I am already quite familiar with the Onion, their move toI just watched any episode, possibly the second one, and wow hilarious!!! Though I am already quite familiar with the Onion, their move to cable television has been coming for a long time and it has the possibility to be quite successful. There are obvious lulls at times yet there are these awkward moments between the commentators which make this parody of Sportscenter altruistic. Brilliant hopefully they can keep it going for the long run.… Full Review »
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