Side Order of Life

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Season 1
  • Network: Lifetime
  • Series Premiere Date: Jul 15, 2007
User Score
8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 21 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 21
  3. Negative: 2 out of 21

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  1. jessicac.
    Jul 16, 2007
    4
    I was really looking fwd to watching this show. However, it (in my eyes) did not live up to the expectations. Since Army Wives premiered on Lifetime, I thought, great new shows to watch that are really really good. I am a HUGH fan of Army WIves.. this show, however, I could watch if it was on.. but definatly NOT a TIVO show
  2. heather
    Aug 6, 2007
    10
    Very real, smart and intriguing, Funny when it needs to be.
  3. ScottB.
    Jul 16, 2007
    8
    As a guy I usually don't watch lifetime but caught the show as flipping through last night and never left. Humor, Drama and what impressed me most was the want to know what happens next. Also very proud that Roscoe Lee Brown had a spot. A gifted actor and gentleman... to me he added a depth in his short appearance that gave the show credibility. I look forward to next Sunday and round 2.
  4. MelanieC.
    Jul 17, 2007
    8
    I thought it was entertaining and liked all of the characters in the show.
  5. NormaR
    Jul 20, 2007
    8
    I really liked it, particularly the best friend. It's more real than so many other shows, and more complex. I want to see what happens - but I don't want her friend to die, that would be too hard to take.
  6. Heather
    Aug 12, 2007
    0
    i think this show was awful. i turned the first episode off less than halfway through
  7. [Anonymous]
    Aug 2, 2007
    9
    I laughed and that is not a small thing. Love the intrigue of the voice on the phone. Good show...worth watching.
  8. Jill
    Aug 8, 2007
    10
    Excellent Show - I can really relate to what the characters are going through - there seems to be change in the air and It's nice to see on TV some of the things that I deal with in real life.
  9. AlbrechtS
    Jul 29, 2007
    10
    The fundamental theme that underlies this highly imaginitive dramedy- namely the re-evaluation and appreciation of life- is well achieved using creative sequences of fantasy. Simple mechanisms such as talking babies and other delusions help the heroine of the series to mature and "find herself". Another assett of this show is that theme is gradually developed in correlation to the The fundamental theme that underlies this highly imaginitive dramedy- namely the re-evaluation and appreciation of life- is well achieved using creative sequences of fantasy. Simple mechanisms such as talking babies and other delusions help the heroine of the series to mature and "find herself". Another assett of this show is that theme is gradually developed in correlation to the development of the plot- or the personal lives of the characters involved. All of these things come together culminating in a charming, thought-provoking, laugh-out-loud new series.… Expand
  10. maep
    Jul 31, 2007
    9
    It's really a good movie series
  11. DianneK
    Aug 2, 2007
    8
    I finally caught 2 episodes of this show, which for some reason I had been avoiding. Much to my surprise, I enjoyed it very much! I like all of the characters, and there is no over-emoting here; just a sense of real people trying to figure out their lives. While there were amusing moments, there were also some very emotional scenes. What a winner this show turned out to be.
  12. JoniR.
    Sep 11, 2007
    10
    This show is refreshing. I read a review that was upset that Jenny was so cute and nice. Well, so was Mary Tyler Moore. It is really nice having a show you can watch with your daughters .

Awards & Rankings

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#53 Best TV Season of 2007
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#71 Most Discussed TV Season of 2007
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#60 Most Shared TV Season of 2007

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
61

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Gillian Flynn
    50
    The whole ''mystical universe'' business worked for Steve Martin in "L.A. Story," but Coughlan is too perky and lite to seem a believable target for such ''live, love!'' magical messaging.
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  2. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Ray Richmond
    80
    A very un-Lifetime-like drama with sharp comedic overtones, one so well-constructed that dudes won't even feel the need to check their gender at the door.
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  3. Baltimore Sun
    Reviewed by: David Zurawik
    70
    There is nothing as original in Side Order of Life as the metaphysical puppet, but there is enough promise to return for a second week - to see whether Jenny is wise enough to learn from the pain.
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