The Drew Carey Show

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Season 1
  • Network: ABC
  • Series Premiere Date: Sep 13, 1995
Season #: 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
Metascore
63

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 14
  3. Negative: 1 out of 14
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Critic Reviews

  1. Orlando Sentinel
    Reviewed by: Hal Boedeker
    Jul 15, 2013
    60
    Carey is likable enough, but The Drew Carey Show needs polishing if it's going to grow on America. [13 Sep 1995]
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  2. Miami Herald
    Reviewed by: Robin Dougherty
    Jul 15, 2013
    50
    Whatever Carey's trademark humor may be, it's lost in the translation to this forgettable show. [13 Sep 1995]
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  3. Boston Globe
    Reviewed by: Frederic M. Biddle
    Jul 15, 2013
    40
    Carey always keeps you watching, although he's always threatening to be funnier than he is. But more than any other "Friends" ripoff, this show's supporting actors slow down the central character - they're set decoration. [13 Sep 1995]
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  5. Denver Post
    Reviewed by: Joanne Ostrow
    Jul 15, 2013
    40
    The crew-cut and heavy black glasses are more memorable than the series. [13 Sep 1995]
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