The Cleveland Show

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Season 1
  • Network: FOX
  • Series Premiere Date: Sep 27, 2009
Season #: 4, 3, 2, 1
User Score
3.9

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 209 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 63 out of 209
  2. Mixed: 32 out of 209
  3. Negative: 114 out of 209
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  1. JPK
    Jun 13, 2019
    6
    Disappointing
    The Cleveland Show is funny at times, But it’s also quite flimsy compared to it’s sister shows.
  2. Luvulongtim
    Aug 24, 2018
    9
    OUTRAGEOUS!!!!!! Big ass heart....FRAPpin awesome
  3. SimpsonFans
    Sep 15, 2016
    6
    I couldn't make up my mind whether or not I liked this show. At first I did, but then when Dianna found out, I changed my mind. Later on, I was confused as to whether I was watching family guy, or family guys brother. Then it dawned on me that I was in the bathroom and watching my turds flush. I cant make up my mind what to rate this, so i'll put it right in the middle because I'm just aI couldn't make up my mind whether or not I liked this show. At first I did, but then when Dianna found out, I changed my mind. Later on, I was confused as to whether I was watching family guy, or family guys brother. Then it dawned on me that I was in the bathroom and watching my turds flush. I cant make up my mind what to rate this, so i'll put it right in the middle because I'm just a big kid at 14 who likes to have fun.… Expand
  4. jaizon727
    Dec 23, 2015
    8
    This show is pretty solid, season 1 feels a bit too much like Family Guy, but it overall delivers, great charters, amazing writing and overall, each episode is filled with fun and great plot.
  5. ASGaming21
    Feb 12, 2015
    0
    This spinoff was a huge failure. Thank god Cleveland is back where he belongs. In Quahog. I watched it a few times, and it was so terrible. I don't know why they made this
  6. BlaKDemonaZ
    Dec 23, 2014
    4
    Spin-Off de Family Guy, The Cleveland Show é mais uma série criada por Seth MacFarlane. A história tem como foco a vida do personagem Cleveland Brown quando ele e o seu filho, Cleveland Jr., se mudam de Rhode Island para a cidade fictícia de Stoolbend. Cancelada pela FOX na sua 4ª Temporada, é indicada para fãs de séries nos moldes de Family Guy, American Dad, Os Simpsons e etc...
  7. PeterParker
    Nov 9, 2014
    10
    Una serie ch a molti non è piaciuta ma che io ho amato alla follia.Soprattutto per i momenti umoristici e per i personaggi,questo è uno spin off che deve essere assolutamente guardato,io l'ho finita la serie e devo dire che è lo spin off miglior che io abbia mai visto in una serie televisiva,però dopo la nona stagione di Scrubs.
  8. whave
    Oct 4, 2014
    1
    Unwatchable. And when I learned it was actually taking over King of the Hill's timeslot... Dang it! Absolutely don't see the reason why this show would exist, and it just went on and on and on for 4 (!!!) seasons?!? Giving it a 1 instead of a 0 as it actually made me smile like 2 times per 10 episodes.
  9. TheQuietGamer
    Jul 24, 2014
    7
    It's obvious that this is just an attempt for MacFarlane to make a Family Guy for black people. Outside of the step-daughter "Roberta" Cleveland's new family members are just African-American versions of the Griffins. Other than the sense of deja vu, the only other big flaw the show has is the embarrassing racial humor. Moments where the show focuses on racist stereotypes are so stupidIt's obvious that this is just an attempt for MacFarlane to make a Family Guy for black people. Outside of the step-daughter "Roberta" Cleveland's new family members are just African-American versions of the Griffins. Other than the sense of deja vu, the only other big flaw the show has is the embarrassing racial humor. Moments where the show focuses on racist stereotypes are so stupid that they almost make you feel bad for MacFarlane.

    Despite it's obvious issues I would be lying if I told you that this first season isn't full of laughs. As with other MacFarlane animated sitcoms the random, occasionally gross and offensive humor can be a blast. So yes it is worth watching if you're a fan of Family Guy or American Dad, even if it doesn't reach the heights those shows have.

    Despite MacFarlane's attempts to cater to African-American audiences, his idiotic way of portraying racial stereotypes can lead to uncomfortable situations and jokes that have the potential to (and judging by the user score apparently does) alienate certain viewers be they white or black. It's not his smartest work, but when MacFarlane is firing on all cylinders you can almost forgive him for his stumbles. So at the very least it's worth checking out.    … Expand
  10. bird_b85
    Jun 20, 2013
    1
    I love Family Guy, Almost anything on Adult Swim, American Dad, But this show was a Let Down. I could not get more then a few episodes in and I gave up.
  11. drlowdon
    Jun 12, 2013
    3
    I've been a fan of Family Guy since its very first season and, even if it’s not exactly been at its best the last few years, I continue to watch semi-regularly to this day. Basing a spin-off series on the Griffins neighbor Cleveland Brown however always seemed like a strange idea and having watched the majority of this first season I can safely say it just doesn't work. Often trying toI've been a fan of Family Guy since its very first season and, even if it’s not exactly been at its best the last few years, I continue to watch semi-regularly to this day. Basing a spin-off series on the Griffins neighbor Cleveland Brown however always seemed like a strange idea and having watched the majority of this first season I can safely say it just doesn't work. Often trying to imitate the type of humour that has made Family Guy successful it falls flat more often than not and I won’t be tuning in to season two.… Expand
  12. M0vieAddict
    Jun 7, 2013
    6
    Seth can do what he wants with his characters. I'd rather see the quagmire show but Cleveland and his family are rather entertaining. Some great plots throughout season one (Tim the bear and Cleveland junior) becoming personal favourites. Still has nothing on family guy and American dad.. Lester, Tim and holt feel like carbon copies of peter, joe and quagmire (although handled with cheaperSeth can do what he wants with his characters. I'd rather see the quagmire show but Cleveland and his family are rather entertaining. Some great plots throughout season one (Tim the bear and Cleveland junior) becoming personal favourites. Still has nothing on family guy and American dad.. Lester, Tim and holt feel like carbon copies of peter, joe and quagmire (although handled with cheaper style) the animation is fantastic however and some jokes are fresh. This won't beat Seth's classics but it's a nice try.… Expand
  13. ScottReid
    May 15, 2013
    5
    I'm in the middle here. Some parts of the Cleveland Show are good, such as charater development and voice acting. Other parts, such as the humour doesn't get near the standards of such shows as American Dad or Family Guy. I admit one thing, similar to Family Guy and American Dad, The Cleveland Show's theme tune is damn catchy. Anyway, The Cleveland Show has plenty of potential to be aI'm in the middle here. Some parts of the Cleveland Show are good, such as charater development and voice acting. Other parts, such as the humour doesn't get near the standards of such shows as American Dad or Family Guy. I admit one thing, similar to Family Guy and American Dad, The Cleveland Show's theme tune is damn catchy. Anyway, The Cleveland Show has plenty of potential to be a funny animated comedy, but I feel The Cleveland Show needs more political humour, something which I feel Seth MacFarlane does best.… Expand
  14. MarkMusic
    Apr 22, 2013
    6
    Literally forget these haters, Yes Im black I kinda like the Cleveland Show one of the only things to look forward to on Fox Animation Domination. The Simpsons is so stupid unfunny and just plain killing to watch after the first like 5 seasons. Bob's Burgers (NEW LOW). American Dad everyone I know agrees that this show has become the best and has surpased Family Guy. Family Guy..huh...WhatLiterally forget these haters, Yes Im black I kinda like the Cleveland Show one of the only things to look forward to on Fox Animation Domination. The Simpsons is so stupid unfunny and just plain killing to watch after the first like 5 seasons. Bob's Burgers (NEW LOW). American Dad everyone I know agrees that this show has become the best and has surpased Family Guy. Family Guy..huh...What happened to you guys too much drama not enough comedy. The Cleveland Show good addition to watch. And NO not if your just black. Donna funny as hell, Roberta (ugly name for a sexy cartoon) funny, Ralo a straight G, Junior fat and funny, The friends are really uneccesary and just dumb, Cleveland better then his Cleveland in Family Guy. Yeah watch a few episodes and stop comparing it to Family Guy while watching it its actually not that bad. I get it, I really do some episodes and jokes are bad trust me I get it, but hell its funnier then the last 18 Simpson seasons. Watch it and give it a chance I did… Expand
  15. geedup
    Jan 30, 2013
    6
    Please keep in mind, this is NOT Family Guy. Comparing the two will make you disappointed. But on its own, its not bad. Not great either. OK, I need more characters to submit this......done
  16. Tubey
    Dec 20, 2012
    3
    The rare miss in Seth MacFarlane's glittering back catalogue of animation, The Cleveland Show comes across stale and unfunny, with little character development to speak of and very little likeability all around. Unlike Family Guy and American Dad, the show has no identity of its own, relying bizarrely on racism to provide any edge that it has. Characters like Roberta have zero presenceThe rare miss in Seth MacFarlane's glittering back catalogue of animation, The Cleveland Show comes across stale and unfunny, with little character development to speak of and very little likeability all around. Unlike Family Guy and American Dad, the show has no identity of its own, relying bizarrely on racism to provide any edge that it has. Characters like Roberta have zero presence throughout, and even the zany characters like Tim the Bear feel forced and unimaginative.

    It's hard to envisage Cleveland Show still having a series to speak of if the network didn't want to keep Seth happy. As it stands, it may be worth putting this little side project out of it's misery and concentrating on the infinitely superior Family Guy and American Dad.    … Expand
  17. gameBUSTA
    Oct 19, 2012
    0
    The Cleveland show IS THE MOST PATHETIC SPIN OFF EVER and here's why it's too racist, the plot was too quick and the jokes are pathetic I mean I loved Cleveland on Family Guy but when he gets his own spin off it would be too stupid so just end this series Seth McFarlane just this one
  18. Sence1986
    Jun 2, 2012
    0
    Absolutely horrible, Not only is it a copy of Family Guy, but it's also worse, and that's saying a lot considering the state of Family Guy today. MacFarlene should stop making TV series.
  19. GagaForGhibli
    May 29, 2012
    9
    I Love The Cleveland Show No It's Not Family Guy But It's Pretty Close!
    The 1st Season Is A Little Dry (8/10)
    But Season 2 Was Amazing! (10/10)
  20. Brian_McInnis
    May 28, 2012
    10
    Absurdly good. 'The Cleveland Show''s comedy, though every bit as intelligent, is less manic than that of 'Family Guy', and leaves more room for its characters, not one of whom is obnoxious, and there is abundant humanity to be seen from each of them. The small and ridiculously talented vocal cast fits the characters like a glove, especially the immensely lovable and staggeringly versatileAbsurdly good. 'The Cleveland Show''s comedy, though every bit as intelligent, is less manic than that of 'Family Guy', and leaves more room for its characters, not one of whom is obnoxious, and there is abundant humanity to be seen from each of them. The small and ridiculously talented vocal cast fits the characters like a glove, especially the immensely lovable and staggeringly versatile Kevin Michael Richardson, who can't seem to find a single part he can't do flawlessly. His Cleveland Junior and Mike Henry's Cleveland Senior are two of the best cartoon characters I've ever seen. The show's terrible reception is an inexcusable stain on this country's society and points to its confused and insatiable fixation on racism. Appel and his team have made a show that is nearly as funny as 'Family Guy', and much warmer.… Expand
  21. Zilcell
    Mar 17, 2012
    7
    It is unnecessary because Cleveland shouldn't have left Family Guy in the first place, but it has a few funny parts to make up for it.
  22. 12lobsters
    Feb 18, 2012
    0
    Why was this made. Family Guy is played out, and this is just a really, really, really bad version of Family Guy. Shame on fox for letting McFarlane take a dump and call it television. This show, is making America dumber by the second. Disgusting
  23. Jessrond
    Feb 5, 2012
    1
    I have no idea who the clowns were that made Seth McDoucheLane make a third horrible show. Family guy was decent a decade ago, but it's been awful since it came back on air, and now everyone worships it as some pinnacle of humor when it's just gross-out humor with bad 80's movie ripoffs.

    If you're looking for a good cartoon, don't watch this.
  24. SJMechEngr
    Jan 10, 2012
    0
    A third Seth McFarlane show on Fox Sunday nights? Give me a break already.

    It's the same tired formula, weak jokes, and obscure references to stuff nobody cares about now and nobody cared about 10-20 years ago when it still had some limited relevance.

    Fox needs to dump this turd already.
  25. EPIXMAN15
    Dec 25, 2011
    0
    Somebody please make him stop, Seth McFarlane has yet again conceived a failed abortion spawned by his previous piece of garbage that isn't even as bad as this. He is not creative, has no taste in comedy, and is copying the Simpsons in plot structure (which Family Guy barley has) and the animation style. The Cleveland show is boring and tasteless like its director.
  26. Spielberg00
    Sep 24, 2011
    1
    THE CLEVELAND SHOW has the same premise as FAMILY GUY, the show it is spun off of, and slightly unlike it, this is never funny. I only watched one episode, which was the Kanye West episode from the first season, and I declared immediately after that I would never watch again. I laughed once--oh, that was the time I forced myself to nervously laugh. This is so dumb that it's not evenTHE CLEVELAND SHOW has the same premise as FAMILY GUY, the show it is spun off of, and slightly unlike it, this is never funny. I only watched one episode, which was the Kanye West episode from the first season, and I declared immediately after that I would never watch again. I laughed once--oh, that was the time I forced myself to nervously laugh. This is so dumb that it's not even funny, unlike other shows when you find yourself cracking up because of their stupidity. Not worth your time.… Expand
  27. alexandergreen
    Sep 8, 2011
    5
    I was never a huge Cleveland fan. When I found out he'd be getting his own spin-off, I was sceptical. Turns out I was right, it's very disappointing. It makes Family Guy and American Dad look like The Simpsons....in terms of quality, I mean.
  28. lennm001
    Jul 16, 2011
    7
    I very much like this show, better than American Dad imo, but not as good as family guy, there are some good jokes but only a few per episode
  29. pwnstar
    Jul 5, 2011
    4
    This show is an unsuccessful spin off of Family Guy. From the first episode it didn't have as good writing as Family Guy or the jokes that Family Guy has.
  30. Justine
    Jul 4, 2011
    3
    People who think this show is funny think that black tragedy is a joke. I got so bored watching it I had to force myself to continue. Lack of humor maybe?
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#75 Best TV Season of 2009
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#9 Most Discussed TV Season of 2009
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#2 Most Shared TV Season of 2009

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Metascore
55

Mixed or average reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 18
  3. Negative: 2 out of 18
  1. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Paige Wiser
    75
    The new show is more conventional and warm-hearted--but only slightly. If I had to sum up the humor in one word, it would be "random."
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  2. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Barry Garron
    60
    Cleveland has a few delightfully outrageous moments, along with several that are gratuitously gross ("hot fur," anyone?), but its most disconcerting element is its significant resemblance to "Family Guy."
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  3. Miami Herald
    Reviewed by: Glenn Garvin
    70
    Actually the dimly befuddled Cleveland works pretty well as a foil to the collection of redneck psycho neighbors, oversexed stepchildren and Russian bears (don't ask) who make up the cast.
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