The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien
NBC | Release Date: June 1, 2009
CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
67
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 12 Critic Reviews
Positive:
7
Mixed:
5
Negative:
0

Critic Reviews

Critic scorePublicationBy date
60
The Hollywood ReporterRandee Dawn
Season 1 Review: After one show, let's say he's a work in progress. Read full review
60
Newark Star-LedgerAlan Sepinwall
Season 1 Review: Conan was simultaneously reassuring his fans that he wasn't going to change too much in the new gig, and telling the traditional Tonight audience what they might expect from the new landlord. This was the smart, and really only, play Conan could make on night one of such a high-profile job. I just wish the execution had been a little better. Read full review
60
Washington PostTom Shales
Season 1 Review: Moving up to the big time, and relocating to the earlier time slot, seems to have robbed Conan of much of his charm. Much--but not all. Read full review
60
Philadelphia InquirerDavid Hiltbrand
Season 1 Review: In its first week, the show has acquired a more expansive, scattershot tone. It feels less rehearsed than Leno's regime, but at times, out of control. Read full review
50
Baltimore SunDavid Zurawik
Season 1 Review: Conan O'Brien's first Tonight Show was a good one--if you like canned video clips rather than topical humor. Otherwise, there wasn't much to get excited about. Read full review
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