The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien

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Season 1
  • Network: NBC
  • Series Premiere Date: Jun 1, 2009
Metascore
67

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12

Critic Reviews

  1. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Randee Dawn
    60
    After one show, let's say he's a work in progress.
  2. Newark Star-Ledger
    Reviewed by: Alan Sepinwall
    60
    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.
  3. Washington Post
    Reviewed by: Tom Shales
    60
    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.
  5. Philadelphia Inquirer
    Reviewed by: David Hiltbrand
    60
    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.
  6. Baltimore Sun
    Reviewed by: David Zurawik
    50
    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.

Awards & Rankings

46
#46 Best TV Season of 2009
38
#38 Most Discussed TV Season of 2009
67
#67 Most Shared TV Season of 2009

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User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 69 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 52 out of 69
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 69
  3. Negative: 12 out of 69
  1. shaun8pickles
    Jul 1, 2013
    10
    Conan O'Brien is such a funny guy and I love his show, especially his "Clueless Gamer" segments. He has great conversations with guests on theConan O'Brien is such a funny guy and I love his show, especially his "Clueless Gamer" segments. He has great conversations with guests on the show, one of my favorite being the guys from "Duck Dynasty". I also love his travel segments where he will travel to different locales (E3, Guiness beer factory etc.) and reports on the spot. I will continue to watch this show for a long time … Full Review »
  2. Straightup
    Sep 25, 2010
    10
    I love Coco's crazy responses to the audience and his wacky style of comedy. Yet he still brings a sense of class to the show with his funnyI love Coco's crazy responses to the audience and his wacky style of comedy. Yet he still brings a sense of class to the show with his funny personality. How can you not laugh at La bamba's hat or Andy's face.… Full Review »
  3. Beats
    Aug 16, 2010
    10
    Conan was way better than Jay. Jay can Walk but conan can talk and make guest laugh. This guy is great. Too bad the show got cancelled but heConan was way better than Jay. Jay can Walk but conan can talk and make guest laugh. This guy is great. Too bad the show got cancelled but he kept the shows integrity which i like… Full Review »
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