Random 1

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Season 1
  • Network: A&E
  • Series Premiere Date: Nov 1, 2005
User Score
8.8

Universal acclaim- based on 57 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 50 out of 57
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 57
  3. Negative: 7 out of 57

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  1. [Anonymous]
    Nov 9, 2005
    3
    Hmm...two guys video-ing themselves running around doing good deeds. Like, "Hey, look at us! We're doing good deeds! On TV!" More than a bit disingenuous, quite a bit egotistical. Somebody here has a skeleton in a closet, looking to get back some good kharma...either that or a guest spot on Oprah. I wonder which one will get the movie deal and which one gets the book deal? I wonder Hmm...two guys video-ing themselves running around doing good deeds. Like, "Hey, look at us! We're doing good deeds! On TV!" More than a bit disingenuous, quite a bit egotistical. Somebody here has a skeleton in a closet, looking to get back some good kharma...either that or a guest spot on Oprah. I wonder which one will get the movie deal and which one gets the book deal? I wonder when the scandal will break? I like "My Name is Earl" better. At least it's honest about the fact that it's fiction. Those guys can come do me a favor...give me my hour back.… Expand
  2. GracjanB
    Nov 9, 2005
    1
    I peronally in my opinion this show was over exaggerated and i did not like it at all. This show will not be successful in the future in my opinion.
  3. LeeA
    Nov 1, 2005
    3
    I found this to be blase', boring and not very compelling television. I can say this because I am a seasoned television producer who knows the difference between documentary/reality and contrived TV. While the whole premise of the show is a good one, the execution is poor and confusing. The open is not cohesive and is unclear, there is no real backstory about John and Andre and the I found this to be blase', boring and not very compelling television. I can say this because I am a seasoned television producer who knows the difference between documentary/reality and contrived TV. While the whole premise of the show is a good one, the execution is poor and confusing. The open is not cohesive and is unclear, there is no real backstory about John and Andre and the viewer is not drawn into these characters at all even by the end of a very long hour. The pacing is way off and the feigned movement of the truck and RV is non-existent. The intercutting of the stories doesn't work well either. And what's with the two trucks that are in the show, one old, one newer? Who cares if John and Andre squabble? Who are the people in the RV? Why not show failed attempts at helping people? Why is John crying before Bruce does? Why does Kim deserve to be helped when there are surely others more in need... like those who survived Katrina. Random 1 is a cross between the Pay It Forward concept in the movie and The Real World done with low production values by an obviously passionate, but inexperienced group of storytellers with good intentions. Good thing I'm not a cable executive because I'll tell you one thing, for almost $400,000 per episode, I would have expected much more on the screen.… Expand
  4. MasonPringleFringle
    Nov 25, 2005
    1
    Weak show that tries to fool us into believing that these two bozos and the RV team, which sucks even worse, care about humanity. They are usually disgusted with the lower class unless they can be used to make these so-called philanthropists look good. John is an asshat. Capella is a biatch.
  5. undisclosedundislosed
    Nov 6, 2005
    0
    well for much poeple this show is good but it was the most boring thing in the world like why is this show being so helpful. where are they getting all this money from like the leg for 20 000 dollars and find a good job just like that.i didnt see a point in this show and i think its not very interesting.

Awards & Rankings

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#46 Best TV Season of 2005
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#23 Most Discussed TV Season of 2005

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
50

Mixed or average reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 7
  3. Negative: 2 out of 7
  1. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Ray Richmond
    30
    There's something a little bit annoying at the core of this reality travelogue that surrounds the means by which the ends are achieved.
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  2. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
    Reviewed by: Rob Owen
    50
    It's uplifting, but not hugely entertaining. After a while, I sort of think the show will feel tired; once you've seen one good deed done, you've seen them all.
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  3. Boston Globe
    Reviewed by: Matthew Gilbert
    60
    Ultimately, ''Random 1" is a portrait of the giving spirit in action, not a fantasy show about happy endings.
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