The Neighbors

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Season 1
  • Network: ABC
  • Series Premiere Date: Sep 26, 2012
Season #: 4, 2, 1
Metascore
42

Mixed or average reviews - based on 23 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 23
  3. Negative: 11 out of 23
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Critic Reviews

  1. Boston Herald
    Reviewed by: Mark A. Perigard
    Sep 26, 2012
    75
    The Neighbors is the silliest show you will watch all year.
  2. Washington Post
    Reviewed by: Hank Stuever
    Sep 14, 2012
    75
    The Neighbors means you no harm; it is merely offering buoyant, slightly creepy entertainment for anybody who doesn't take sci-fi or satire too seriously.
  3. Philadelphia Daily News
    Reviewed by: Ellen Gray
    Sep 26, 2012
    70
    The first two episodes of The Neighbors actually made me laugh more than once--and without the aid of mood-altering substances.
  5. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
    Reviewed by: Rob Owen
    Sep 25, 2012
    70
    In its first two episodes The Neighbors is an enjoyable, broad comedy that encourages co-viewing among parents and their children.

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#28 Most Discussed TV Season of 2012

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User Score
6.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 78 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 46 out of 78
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 78
  3. Negative: 21 out of 78
  1. simplyodd
    Jan 5, 2013
    10
    This is a one of those shows you really have to look past the premise and see how deep the show really is. It is in the same quality level asThis is a one of those shows you really have to look past the premise and see how deep the show really is. It is in the same quality level as quirky shows like Third Rock From the Sun, Mork and Mindy, Modern Family and Raising Hope. These shows seem silly at first but once you get into them, the stories are deep with good moral and human interest messages. I found the jokes smart and wry, the characters well developed with meaningful stories. All wrapped in a quirky comedy. Would be great to see this show last as long as the other two I mentioned. Wish more people could appreciate the depth and comedy of these unusual out of the typical mold sitcoms. Was very pleasantly surprised by this one. Please give it a chance despite the closed minded folks who have reviewed this so negatively. It is not that often that I actually laugh out loud at a sitcom, but I find myself rewinding the show to actually get a second take on the many quotable lines and simple looks from the characters that generate laughs. If I remember correctly, this show does not use a laugh track which says even more for the quality of writing from the show that can generate laughs without this crutch. Thanks to ABC for putting up all the episodes on-line too. Was very thankful that I didn't miss out on this much under-rated production.… Full Review »
  2. mrmonster
    Oct 28, 2012
    7
    I think all the negative reviews for this show come from the pilot, which I'll agree was terrible. But from then on, the series got a lotI think all the negative reviews for this show come from the pilot, which I'll agree was terrible. But from then on, the series got a lot better. I think you should watch it, at least go past the pilot.… Full Review »
  3. rdow
    Jan 3, 2013
    10
    Love this show. I don't think people are giving it a fair try. You really need to watch episodes like the Halloween episode to appreciateLove this show. I don't think people are giving it a fair try. You really need to watch episodes like the Halloween episode to appreciate it. That one, with the little kid and the hand puppet had me howling.… Full Review »
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