Sons & Daughters

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Season 1
  • Network: ABC
  • Series Premiere Date: Mar 7, 2006
User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 59 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 47 out of 59
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 59
  3. Negative: 11 out of 59

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  1. TimT
    Apr 8, 2006
    10
    "Sons & Daughters" is one of those shows that make you laugh so hard, it'll feel like your kidney is going to blow up. Sadly, it may not be around for very long, as it has been getting low ratings (similar to "Arrested Development"). What intrigues me the most is that all of the issues that the familes in this comedy are relatable to real life, in our own families, which keeps me "Sons & Daughters" is one of those shows that make you laugh so hard, it'll feel like your kidney is going to blow up. Sadly, it may not be around for very long, as it has been getting low ratings (similar to "Arrested Development"). What intrigues me the most is that all of the issues that the familes in this comedy are relatable to real life, in our own families, which keeps me tuned in. Give "Sons" a chance. This comedy is "to-die-for" (literally).… Expand
  2. WillyM.
    Mar 8, 2006
    2
    Ick. Made by people who wanted to ape Arrested Development but didn't have the talent. Just nasty and forced.
  3. AlexR
    Sep 6, 2006
    2
    being different doesnt make it good. If you do not want to rely on good writers, at least do so in excellent improvisators and do something to set an environment where good improvs are gonna flow. This has nothing going on for it, except that it is different and it can thus attract all those that feel need to show the world how unique they are by praising whatever seems unique..
  4. DawnA
    Mar 9, 2006
    1
    Not Funny! Not Interesting! ABC Cancel it now please!
  5. MikeL
    Mar 9, 2006
    5
    I'll give it this much--it's 5 times better than Free Ride. As for the obvious Arrested D comparisons--well, they're obvious. This one even has the sane guy trying to hold the nutty family together. Grampa Wojo from Barney Miller is the unexpected emotional core--he steals the show from the Steve Carrell-lite star. Overall, a little creaky, but has potential. One I'll give it this much--it's 5 times better than Free Ride. As for the obvious Arrested D comparisons--well, they're obvious. This one even has the sane guy trying to hold the nutty family together. Grampa Wojo from Barney Miller is the unexpected emotional core--he steals the show from the Steve Carrell-lite star. Overall, a little creaky, but has potential. One irritation---why must there be 26 people in the frame at all times?… Expand
  6. BobA
    Apr 4, 2006
    10
    Sophisticated and witty. I look forward to it every Tuesday night.
  7. LauraG
    Apr 5, 2006
    10
    Can't wait to see what the characters do next in this intelligent and hilarious show.
  8. KathyE
    Apr 7, 2006
    9
    I think this show funny, sad and so realistic. Finally there is something on television to relate to and is so entertaining.
  9. kag
    May 9, 2006
    10
    Great show!
  10. kristenh
    Aug 1, 2006
    10
    This show was something I looked forward to each week (the few that it was on). Why do the intelligent shows fail so fast?
  11. JayneM
    Mar 29, 2006
    10
    Intelligent and hysterical. Sadly, too good for TV.
  12. JiminyCrocket
    Mar 8, 2006
    1
    Appallingly unfunny. Apparently you need talent to pull off a show like The Office or Arrested D.
  13. Craig
    Mar 8, 2006
    10
    I just think this show is the best new show on tv. It's funny, serious, deals with real situations, and those kids are so cute!
  14. BobR
    Mar 8, 2006
    1
    Horrible Arrested D wanta be.
  15. LizG
    Mar 8, 2006
    0
    Show sucked. Up against The Unit, doesn't have a prayer. Actually, pretty much has no prayer, regardless of what it's up against.
  16. B
    Mar 8, 2006
    10
    I guess you either love it or hate it -- I loved it. Laughed til tears came -- hope future shows fulfill its promise.
  17. RH
    Mar 9, 2006
    0
    After reading an enthusiastic review from my favorite TV critic, my friend and I downloaded the pilot. We made it about seven minutes in before turning it off....... Honestly, take the improv of Curb Your Enthusiasm, the awkward pauses of The Office, the cinematography of Arrested Development. Mix them in a bowl. Now take out the humor. You have Sons and Daughters.
  18. MikeG
    Mar 9, 2006
    10
    A welcome change from the stale programming that we have shoved down our throats in the last 6 years i,e: Reality T.V.
  19. AdamT
    Apr 19, 2006
    10
    DUDE.....one funny show!
  20. JoeB
    Apr 19, 2006
    10
    The funniest show on TV so guaranteed not to succeed.
  21. ChristyH
    Apr 27, 2006
    10
    I love Sons & Daughters. I really hope they are not cancelling it? Does anyone know? I've really missed it the last couple weeks. The characters make our family laugh out LOUD!
  22. melissaa
    May 9, 2006
    10
    Incredible show. So funny!
  23. MartaD
    Jul 24, 2006
    10
    A great show, should be picked up on another network, or even cable. Only new show I've been watching on TV this year.
  24. ErinR
    Jul 31, 2006
    10
    Incredible show. Is it coming back? Just so unique and hilarious.
  25. NaomiLogistics
    Sep 8, 2006
    10
    I love it!! Is it comming back?? I hope so!!!
  26. [Anonymous]
    Oct 16, 2006
    9
    This show is/was great!
  27. MarinH
    Oct 30, 2006
    10
    best show i've ever seen
  28. CarlinhosB
    Mar 11, 2006
    10
    Great sitcom, so funny and charming just like my family! Another big show for ABC, even better than the similar "Arrested Development"
  29. robertw
    Mar 10, 2006
    8
    very funny. the show has lot's of potetial. the little girl is priceless.
  30. RichB
    Mar 12, 2006
    9
    Love it and others apparently agree. This show can only get better. Improv characters usually grow and build and get funnier along the way. Ratings will come as those who find and like the show will definitly stick around for more. The haters can watch another Doc show or whatever.
  31. austinw
    Mar 15, 2006
    8
    this show had me laughing out loud a few times. there are some rough patches, but the characters are pretty stellar. The girl with teh braces kills me... worth checking out, if you don't mind improv-style jokiness.
  32. MattW
    Mar 21, 2006
    10
    I think it is very funny.
  33. jimg
    Mar 20, 2006
    10
    Amazing show. Great cast. Humor with alot of heart. A real keeper.
  34. BobG
    Mar 8, 2006
    10
    Hillarious!
  35. SusanR
    Mar 8, 2006
    0
    Sadly, this show blows, I watched the first 5 minutes and hated it, and that's a killer since I know folks who worked on it. It's a very poor attempt at improvisation comedy, which I don't particularly like to begin with, but at least Arrested Development was well done, this looked like a kid with a brand new video camera and the enthusiasm that comes with a new toy, got Sadly, this show blows, I watched the first 5 minutes and hated it, and that's a killer since I know folks who worked on it. It's a very poor attempt at improvisation comedy, which I don't particularly like to begin with, but at least Arrested Development was well done, this looked like a kid with a brand new video camera and the enthusiasm that comes with a new toy, got cut lose by CBS to do whatever he wanted and it got spectacularly out of control in a bad way.… Expand
  36. BRADB
    Mar 9, 2006
    10
    Dont compare this to Arrested and Curb. It's a very funny look on actual everday family life that I think will ring true to many.
  37. TraceyS
    Apr 20, 2006
    10
    Funny. While itt is rare for me to find television viewing enjoyable these days, I do like Sons & Daughters... alot.
  38. jamess
    Apr 24, 2006
    10
    Best in some time. heartfelt, real and hilarious. Every character is so fresh and each episode is so unpredictable.
  39. blake
    Apr 7, 2006
    10
    very funny. i know this family. i think it's mine.
  40. samb
    Apr 7, 2006
    10
    Refreshingly funny and touching at times. The improv is seamless and characters more humanly developed than the "Arrested Development" clan. I could only hope that the viewing public catches onto this gem and ABC picks up a full season.
  41. LisaS
    Apr 8, 2006
    10
    Smart and sad. I count the minutes to the next episode each week...
  42. Masterpolo
    May 12, 2006
    10
    Extremely funny. Joins The Office (UK) and Curb your Enthusiasm in the pantheon of truly must see TV.
  43. sherriel
    May 5, 2006
    10
    hilarious!!!!!! is this show comig back???
  44. HeatherB
    Dec 11, 2006
    10
    Loved it because it's candid!
  45. DaveB
    Mar 21, 2006
    0
    This show aimed squarely at 'Arrested Development' and missed by a mile. Not even worth the 22 minutes it took to watch a Tivo'd episode.
  46. RobE
    Mar 24, 2006
    10
    I think this show is hilarious. I've have laughed out loud during many occasions. The dry humor cracks me up. I hope this show stays on the air for many years to come.

Awards & Rankings

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#33 Best TV Season of 2006
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#50 Most Discussed TV Season of 2006

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
68

Generally favorable reviews - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 26
  3. Negative: 3 out of 26
  1. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Paul Brownfield
    80
    It's very well-acted and meanwhile, when it can stand it, kind of tender, although it's far more interested in "Curb"-like moments of uncomfortable confrontation.
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  2. Salon
    Reviewed by: Heather Havrilesky
    30
    The improvised dialogue is sometimes smart, but it often leads to scenes where the main characters repeat their intentions over and over again -- you know, like in a really bad improv class.
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  3. San Jose Mercury News/Contra Costa Times
    Reviewed by: Charlie McCollum
    80
    Definitely worth your time.
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