The Sarah Silverman Program

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  1. MarkT
    Aug 6, 2009
    1
    This thing is a joke. And by that I mean a very bad one. Shes not a funny person, its poorly written and time wasting. And I cant help but ask myself how much Tim Goodman was paid to write his review of the show.
  2. nbc
    Aug 17, 2010
    10
    The Sarah Silverman Program is a masterpiece of vulgarity and racism. Sarah Silverman is unapologetically offensive and rude which makes her all the more hilarious. The show has its share of misses, but it usually hits right on target. I love it.
  3. RobM
    Feb 10, 2007
    0
    I like Sarah Silverman and have enjoyed many of the funny things she has done in the past. Sadly, this show is mind numbing in how awful it really is. After two episodes, I haven't laughed even once. Cancel this show now!
  4. JaimeR
    Feb 1, 2007
    2
    Silverman is that annoying, pedantic little girl in high school who everyone pretends to like out of fear or lack of understanding. This show makes your skin crawl and Silverman is every bit as sticky and schticky as she has been. The only saving graces are Sarah's laid back, less than metro gay neighbors who make you think "I know a guy just like that."
  5. peterd
    Feb 10, 2007
    6
    The greatest comic talent of her generation has taken a turn that I have found puzzling. If the humor is repulusive, there is something wrong with the humor. Hail to TV for putting on this Goddess, but a great pity that her comedy has developed in the way that it has. Of course her great talent is apparent. For anyone who has missed the idea this show is,Pee Wee's Playhouse redone The greatest comic talent of her generation has taken a turn that I have found puzzling. If the humor is repulusive, there is something wrong with the humor. Hail to TV for putting on this Goddess, but a great pity that her comedy has developed in the way that it has. Of course her great talent is apparent. For anyone who has missed the idea this show is,Pee Wee's Playhouse redone with the star now a malevelent narcissitic woman.… Expand
  6. JC
    Feb 2, 2007
    0
    1. She's racist -"Wow, are you god's black friend?", "Oh wow god is black, are you like going to steal the moon or something?" 2. Her jokes are immature and non-funny **One guy farts**, **Another guy farts**, **Sarah Silverman "farts"** "....I pooped my pants" Wow, Comedy Central has really fallen far since Chappelle's show got cancelled, first Mind of Mencia, and now this...
  7. NancyW
    Feb 2, 2007
    9
    very offensive and very funny. Just saw the first episode and would imagine they will sharpen characters a bit more. Can't wait to see more!
  8. DanK
    Feb 3, 2007
    0
    I just watched the premier episode, "Officer Jay." I'll be blunt: It was awful. The only way I can see someone enjoying this show is if he or she is already a Silverman fanatic. I don't have any particularly strong feelings toward her one way or the other, so I feel like I'm a pretty objective observer. The show was barely watchable. I stuck with it to the end in order to I just watched the premier episode, "Officer Jay." I'll be blunt: It was awful. The only way I can see someone enjoying this show is if he or she is already a Silverman fanatic. I don't have any particularly strong feelings toward her one way or the other, so I feel like I'm a pretty objective observer. The show was barely watchable. I stuck with it to the end in order to give it a proper chance, but it wasn't easy. Interestingly, I actually thought the characters' interactions were somewhat believable, and I find that this is often the biggest hurdle to overcome. It wasn't enough to get past the poor writing, however. My overall impression is that this is a show that thinks it's a lot more interesting than it actually is. I'd be interested in hearing what others thought about it.… Expand
  9. DavidW.
    Feb 3, 2007
    10
    Sarah Silverman is awesome. If only the show were only a little bit longer....
  10. SusanT.
    Feb 3, 2007
    9
    Damn, this show is hella interesting. She's as funny as shit. One of the best female comedians today. Hot and vulgar. I like it.
  11. JimC
    Feb 3, 2007
    10
    I laughed until I almost cried. I don't normally like musical comedy -- but it works.
  12. VinceH.
    Feb 3, 2007
    3
    Kinda funny...I guess. I expected more from such a funny person though. Despite the talent behind the show (Rob Schrab, Dan Harmon, Silverman herself) and the fact that I really enjoyed "Jesus is Magic", this show just didn't make me laugh...which I was assuming was the point.
  13. NickM
    Feb 4, 2007
    5
    the show relyed on vulger, childish, and immature comedy for a lot of it, which grows very tiring, but sarah the main character is both comical and loveable.....ill give the show another try, but i doubt ill be a dedicated watcher every week
  14. JulioM
    Feb 4, 2007
    8
    Not only funny, irreverent but witty too.
  15. AlexW
    Feb 7, 2007
    0
    Absolutely horrendous, the show isn't funny, is grossly inaccurate (e.g. the Robotussin scene in the pilot), and often makes the viewer want to gouge their own eyes out just to stop the pain. Seriously, possibly one of the worst shows I have ever seen in my life.
  16. Kim
    Mar 12, 2007
    9
    LOVE it!
  17. JasonS
    Mar 7, 2007
    0
    the sooner this show is off the air, the better. make more time for south park
  18. FrankF
    Mar 7, 2007
    0
    Was this supposed to be funny?
  19. StephanG
    Nov 5, 2007
    0
    Sarah Silverman would be considered a ditz to a ditz, she can't come up with anything comical so she has to rely on poor shock humor that doesn't even work for her, i agree with what a lot of people said about the best part of the show being the gay couple, and i don't even like gay people at all.
  20. GeorgeL.
    Nov 5, 2007
    0
    WOW, even my show beats this one, i would even give more credit to Dave Chappelle with the constant white people suck jokes.
  21. SteveR
    Nov 5, 2007
    0
    Fart jokes are funnier.
  22. JorgeL
    Nov 5, 2007
    0
    I deserve a show on comedy central more than she does, I'm not even funny one bit.
  23. JayB.
    Oct 30, 2007
    0
    Wow, cancel her.
  24. DedoeH
    Feb 19, 2007
    2
    This show is beyond annoying to me. I think Sarah Silverman is funny at times, but this show is just awful! Her high pitched whine and juvenille humor get old fast! I love Brian, but he can't carry this show with his brief appearances. My husband loves it. Just prooves that I married a giant man child.. Oh well.
  25. RockyR
    Feb 2, 2007
    10
    Funny. Very funny. I wasn't a particular fan of Sarah Silverman's before but this was smart and ridiculous. And, it made me laugh. Can't ask for more.
  26. lucasc
    Feb 21, 2007
    0
    I can't understand how crap like this makes it on TV. I've watched the first 3 - havn't laughed once. Wonder if Jimmy can get me a show?
  27. ChrisW
    Feb 2, 2007
    10
    She's amazing and sexy. Oh, and funny too!
  28. ThomasB
    Feb 2, 2007
    3
    Colossally unfunny. Silverman has so much potential, but none of it is realized in this turd of a show.
  29. TacoBiscuit
    Feb 2, 2007
    7
    Pretty funny program ... much funnier than the ads for it suggested.
  30. RebeccaS
    Feb 23, 2007
    7
    Pretty funny. Bit of potty humor. C+
  31. Mark
    Feb 24, 2007
    10
    If you don't like this show, you truly are a moron with no taste in anything.
  32. WillB
    Feb 2, 2007
    9
    This show has the potential to be great. Way better than Comedy Central deserves. They should bring back Stella and pair the two. God, I hate the naked trucker. Also, I hate T-bone. The Sarah Silverman Program is a really sweet way to go to hell.
  33. cables
    Feb 26, 2007
    10
    hilarious.
  34. D.Shizzle
    Feb 2, 2007
    0
    "The Holocaust was completely uncalled for", funny stuff.
  35. CB
    Feb 2, 2007
    10
    Brilliant. Although much of the show involves 5th grade jokes, Silerman weaves them in a smart fashion. Jay Jonston is great in the pilot...
  36. JoeMama
    Feb 2, 2007
    10
    Sarah Silverman is terrifically funny. This show is fantastic.
  37. BillH
    Feb 3, 2007
    1
    I never thought I would call a TV show as puerile, but there it is. The only time I even cracked a smile was when Brian Posehn tried to name three parts of a vagina. Very disappointing
  38. D.Shizzle
    Feb 3, 2007
    10
    "The Holocaust was completely uncalled for", funny stuff.
  39. ElliotG
    Feb 3, 2007
    10
    Terrific show. I couldn't stop laughing.
  40. ajjay
    Feb 4, 2007
    8
    Walks the fine line between offensive and hilarious and only occasionally ends up on the wrong side of the line. Shows a lot of potential to be a great comedy.
  41. robbiem
    Feb 5, 2007
    10
    excellent
  42. CindyVortex
    Feb 5, 2007
    10
    Brilliant. Ridiculous. Imaginative. I loved this show; it was literally laugh out loud hilarious. Watched the re-run a while ago with a few friends and we were all cracking up.
  43. Andrew
    Feb 6, 2007
    2
    An pre-teen version of myself might have found this show to be hilarious, but Ms. Silverman is about a decade too late. Extremely childish. Comedy shows on Nickelodeon are funnier than this, and they were MADE for kids. I think this show has the wrong target audience.
  44. MichaelS
    Feb 8, 2007
    8
    A few kinks to work out, but with the right hazy atmosphere, this show will make you laugh with its mix of off-the-wall shifts, physical "gags," and Silverman one-liners.
  45. LiamS
    Feb 8, 2007
    9
    If you hold the show up to any standards of realism you're missing the point.
  46. chrism
    Mar 10, 2007
    10
    Brilliant show.
  47. DavidH
    Mar 1, 2007
    1
    Her and her show sucks...Just not funny...tries the sex thing too much!
  48. NatC
    Mar 13, 2007
    4
    Pretty Bad so far......hopefully will get better....Comedy Central why have you deserted me? I've had to resort to watching the networks to get a good laugh! Thank goodness for reruns of "Scrubs" !!
  49. MattF
    Mar 23, 2007
    2
    Calling this show immature doesn't even begin to describe it. It doesn't even deserve to have anything more said about.
  50. KA
    Mar 25, 2007
    10
    Sarah Silverman is hysterical. It's nice to see shock humor coming from the female perspective for once. It's hard to stomach the misogyny in Family Guy after awhile!
  51. SheSucks!
    Mar 5, 2007
    0
    Sarah's like a puerile, annoying little rinky-dink girl that you wish you could just flush down the toilet, where her simple-minded, asinine proverbial slime humor surfaced. She would be more entertaining if she were off the air, away from the eyes of the world.
  52. JeezLouise
    Mar 5, 2007
    5
    I watched the show for about 10 minutes, and I could actually feel my brain cells committing suicide. Ms. Silverman's grating "comedy" worked on Saturday Night Live in small doses but her own show is tortuous to watch. Her offensive and obnoxious "acting" seems to define her as a person, since this is the only schtick she's got.
  53. DaveB
    Mar 7, 2007
    5
    not hysterical, but not painful to watch either, Like a less funny strangers with candy
  54. KellyA
    Mar 7, 2007
    0
    Terrible
  55. DunkelA
    Mar 9, 2007
    0
    Tired shock humor and poo jokes- just as expected from the "great and talented" Sarah Silverman.
  56. AndrewC.
    May 26, 2007
    0
    This is one of the worst shows on television. The jokes seem like they're targeting six year olds, but the overall material is too inappropriate. If they reduced the offensive material you might have a show fit for the disney channel.
  57. VinceS.
    Sep 30, 2007
    10
    Loved every second of the show. Can't wait for the new season.
  58. JonK
    Mar 28, 2008
    2
    The 2 goes to Brian Posehn, whos brilliant, unlike the rest of the cast. I really tried to like this show, but like many of comedy central's shows newer shows I relys to heavily on "shock" comedy, sans the comedy. People who like this show tend to be guys who think Sarah Silverman is just ugly, and crazy enough to get, or single, overweight women who laugh when their friends fart.
  59. BrianB
    Sep 24, 2008
    9
    The show may have a juvenile, immature, self-centered, and all-around insulting lead character, but she is very funny. She pokes fun at everything our society deems as taboo, and does so with an almost child-like naivety. I think the show is great and insulting at the same time. And, her jokes should not be taken too seriously, which, I believe, is the whole point of the show.
  60. ChrisS
    Jul 5, 2009
    1
    One point for being a girl. Not funny. She must be the girl on speed-dial for good head to have her own show; but she probably is no good at that either. She looks like my neighbors Whippet named "Charge."
  61. AndrewG
    Nov 5, 2007
    0
    Nothing can be said except, it blows, never should have been aired.
  62. JimM.
    Nov 7, 2007
    0
    Wow, how can anyone watch this crap??? I feel dumber after just watching the commercials on comedy central.
  63. OliviaP
    Oct 31, 2007
    0
    Horribly juvenile and unwatchable despite the brilliant Posehn. Silverman is the kind of comedian (which there are a lot) that thinks just because she's half-jewish that makes every self-referential joke hilarious. It doesn't. And neither does falling back on toilet humor.
  64. TerryB
    Jan 30, 2007
    0
    More painful to watch than Mind of Mencia and equal in awfulness to the Naked T-Bone show. Comedy Central keeps getting worse and worse after Chappelle left them for a quiet life in Ohio.
  65. ZachR
    Feb 11, 2007
    2
    Like borat or south park sans the social commentary. Or in other words, shit.
  66. NormanD
    Feb 12, 2007
    0
    I tried to watch the whole thing, I really did, but I just couldn't do it. This is the worst TV show I've watched in a long long time.
  67. JohnnyL
    Feb 20, 2007
    10
    love the show, it's so funny!!!!!!!
  68. MK
    Feb 20, 2007
    9
    Very funny - if u liked Jesus is Magic - u will understand the humour - clearly not for everyone...she's no Ugly Betty!
  69. DavidD
    Feb 2, 2007
    8
    The show has great potential, but it isn't as good as her stand-up act. If you like Sarah Silverman, you will love this show. Hopefully they improve in the coming episodes.
  70. RobertF
    Feb 25, 2007
    10
    great writing
  71. Riren
    Feb 5, 2007
    3
    Comedy Central's newest way for you to kill braincells. It's aloofness is supposed to excuse its offensive sense of humor, but nothing excuses that it isn't funny. The supporting cast shows some tiny signs of life.
  72. [Anonymous]
    Feb 6, 2007
    4
    tries way to hard to be funny but ends up being annoying
  73. Silverman'sMom
    Feb 6, 2007
    0
    Zero is generous! you need negative numbers to rate this crap. I'm amazed that critics think that lines ike "I pooped" or "smells like farts" are innovative or creative. I guess the joke's on them. Maybe you need to be on something to find this crap funny. I dont.
  74. timm
    Feb 6, 2007
    10
    hahahahahahahahahahilarious seen it like 3 times already.
  75. josiahm
    Mar 11, 2007
    0
    Absolutely terrible. Talk about the most unintelligent humor on television.
  76. MattC
    Mar 11, 2007
    0
    Yet another reason why television must inevitably die as an entertainment medium.
  77. JayA
    Mar 11, 2007
    9
    I was never a fan of her standup, but this show is suprisingly good.
  78. GeorgeD
    Mar 12, 2007
    3
    Smug and unfunny for the most part. So her character is a selfish, insensitive brat. Big deal. Larry David plays a similarly obnoxious character but his show is actually funny. And, his character sometimes actually is right about things, which Silverman's never is. Her show won't be back for a 2nd "season."
  79. MelanieJ
    Mar 13, 2007
    1
    The worst show ever, when are people going to realize she's not funny!
  80. DaveM
    Mar 13, 2007
    10
    Excellent! The pilot was actually a little weak, but I decided to give it a second shot...glad I did. I watched all the rest and found them laugh out loud funny. Hope Comedy Central gives this a shot and a chance to find it's audience. Delightfully twisted!
  81. gadzooksme
    Mar 13, 2007
    2
    painfully unfunny. if she weren't so hot, she wouldn't even have a career, much less this awkward attempt at a television show.
  82. TraciW
    Mar 17, 2007
    10
    haha i love this show. defenatly one of the funniest things ive ever watched
  83. JeffreyS
    Mar 4, 2007
    9
    I'm a huge fan of Big S and as such really loved the pilot. As usual her unique brand of humour will be lost on some but that's to be expected. Rent Jesus Is Magic, or check her out on YouTube -- if she bugs you then don't tune in to the Sarah Silverman Program.
  84. kimberlyj
    Mar 8, 2007
    1
    This show is not funny at all. The only people who could possibally find it the least bit amusing are white trash folks who think fart jokes are funny and have absolutely zero class and no intelligence. The writing is poor...i thought a bunch of third graders could've written funnier stuff. It's dumbed down to the absolute lowest common denominator which I find insulting...Its This show is not funny at all. The only people who could possibally find it the least bit amusing are white trash folks who think fart jokes are funny and have absolutely zero class and no intelligence. The writing is poor...i thought a bunch of third graders could've written funnier stuff. It's dumbed down to the absolute lowest common denominator which I find insulting...Its like it was written for complete morons and nothing was offensive...or clever...there is absolutely not even one clever remark or bit in the entire show...or if there was; it was ripped off from somewhere... This only proliferates the ideaology that TV does indeed destroy your brain cells and this show definately lowers the bar for entertainment. It's a sad commentaryon society and how dumbed down it has become. The humor isn't even offensive (like she's known for)...most of it is so played and over used...that it's more eye rolling than anything. If you love fart jokes and cliche phrases...this is your show. If you prefer more intelligent satorical comedy...you better look elsewhere...… Expand
  85. MarkD.
    Jun 17, 2007
    7
    I found the first four episodes to be pretty rife with unexpected and off-center jokes. I think Sarah has made a significantly offbeat comedy that can last a couple of seasons. The pacing is sort of all over the place, but that's sort of what gives it its charm. She plays a very disturbed character, and does well with it. I also give her mad props for being from New Hampshire.
  86. SteveC
    Jul 14, 2007
    8
    The character interaction and editing was a little stilted for the first few episodes, but by episode 4, this show had really hit its stride. Creative, irreverent, twisted, and hilarious, Sarah Silverman never fails to offend anyone with her sucker-punch dialog.
  87. OlivioX.
    Sep 2, 2007
    0
    Pure nonsense.
  88. JoeD.
    Sep 22, 2007
    2
    Funny thing about shock humor: Without the humor part of it, it's worthless. Rather like me standing in the middle of a mall and yelling "Gays and Jews!" There's no set-up, no context that makes it funny. The Sarah Silverman program is rather like a TV Show with Tourette's Syndrome. It yells "obscene" things really loud, a lot, and pretty randomly. Like a person with Funny thing about shock humor: Without the humor part of it, it's worthless. Rather like me standing in the middle of a mall and yelling "Gays and Jews!" There's no set-up, no context that makes it funny. The Sarah Silverman program is rather like a TV Show with Tourette's Syndrome. It yells "obscene" things really loud, a lot, and pretty randomly. Like a person with Tourette's, it does elicit an awkward chuckle the first time or two. After that, there is only an ever-increasing sense of pity for the show, and for anyone who actually does find it funny. If you are interested in shock humor that actually works, because it understands the need for set-up, context, timing, etc., feel free to check out Family Guy, South Park, recent George Carlin, the movie Bad Santa, or any number of shows/movies/acts written by people who actually have some idea how to harness their talent. It's a dang shame Sarah doesn't fall in that particular boat.… Expand
  89. KannanJ.
    Jan 28, 2008
    8
    Awesome show. Yeah it's crude but thats part of it's charm. Also all these people giving it zero seems a bit fishy.
  90. AndrewS.
    Jul 14, 2008
    9
    It's good, if you like the ridiculous sarcasm all through out.
  91. KarlM
    May 15, 2009
    0
    Just plane and simple, on of the worst shows iv ever seen on tv.
  92. MattB.
    Nov 7, 2007
    0
    Evolution in reverse, yep, that about sums it up.
  93. CynthiaH.
    Nov 7, 2007
    0
    Unfunny, juvenile, uninspired show featuring the foul-mouthed Sarah Silverman doing her usual retarded little girl with the racist attitude and potty mouth schtick. Truly awful excuse for a tv comedy.
  94. NigelN.
    Oct 23, 2007
    9
    Hilarious! I liked Silverman's work since Jesus is Magic.
  95. PamW.
    Oct 26, 2007
    0
    I watched the first season and found some amusing and clever ideas in the show (in spite of the potty humor), but this second season is just plain awful. I stopped watching mid-episode earlier today and deleted it off the DVR. It's beyond embarrassing, and not even approaching funny or witty. Too bad, because I think a lot of talent is going to waste.
  96. dant.
    Oct 28, 2007
    0
    What a complete garbage of a show. all you retards that actually enjoyed it... please seek help you dumber than shet people.
  97. BobC
    Feb 11, 2007
    10
    For all you idiots that say this show is "juvenile", immature and what not. FYI, it's supposed to be that way, that's what makes it funny. It's originality and pure unexpected silliness is what makes it strikingly good. Sarah does a great job in this hilarious sitcom.
  98. NathanielO
    Feb 13, 2007
    0
    Comparing this juvenile mess of a show to South Park or Borat is an insult to both of those original ideas. This show is more along the lines of a live action version of Family Guy in it's blatant unoriginality and extremely poor writing. "Are you God's black friend?" "Soon we can put everyone with AIDS on the moon." These are Silverman quotes that Comedy Central actually uses Comparing this juvenile mess of a show to South Park or Borat is an insult to both of those original ideas. This show is more along the lines of a live action version of Family Guy in it's blatant unoriginality and extremely poor writing. "Are you God's black friend?" "Soon we can put everyone with AIDS on the moon." These are Silverman quotes that Comedy Central actually uses in their commercials to promote TSSP. How much are they paying Brian Posehn to act in this crap? He must really need the money.… Expand
  99. DanielB
    Feb 14, 2007
    5
    Mediocre work from a mediocre talent. She was good on Mr. Show, and that's about it
  100. RobbC
    Feb 14, 2007
    8
    Wasn't the best but still very funny, Zach R is an Emo, and i bet you right now he is cutting himself in the corner with the lights off .
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Metascore
64

Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 22
  3. Negative: 5 out of 22
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Daniel Fierman
    91
    Where her movie overstayed its welcome, the quick-shot format of TV works beautifully. The result is haphazard, amoral, ridiculous, wildly offensive...and, you know, totally hilarious.
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  2. L.A. Weekly
    Reviewed by: Robert Abele
    80
    The Sarah Silverman Program is a welcome outlet for Silverman’s brand of outlandishness, blessedly stingy with its desire to breach mores, and much more concerned with decorating its late-night comedy turf so that it can welcome any kind of unexpected laugh: shock, parody, irony, insult humor or absurdity.
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  3. Time
    Reviewed by: James Poniewozik
    80
    The pilot... iis actually the least funny of the three episodes I saw; in the other two, "Sarah" and the other characters are much better developed and the stories hang together better. Still, it's an acquired tastelessness.
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