The War at Home

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Season 1
  • Network: FOX
  • Series Premiere Date: Sep 11, 2005
Season #: 2, 1
User Score
4.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 88 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 34 out of 88
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 88
  3. Negative: 50 out of 88

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  1. Apex7
    Apr 19, 2019
    10
    this is actually a great series and i don't understand why it was cancelled. Those people who don't find it funny should stop watching it. I'm sure if there was a season 3 it would be AWESOME!!!!!!!!!
  2. SaraNabeel
    Mar 2, 2019
    10
    I don't get the hate. This show is hilarious. The characters are very funny. I'm upset that it got cancelled.
  3. Antony
    Feb 12, 2012
    7
    I do not think this show was as bad as users and critics make it out to be. Originally, I generally disliked 'War' because I felt Arrested Development was the better of the two sitcoms. The fact that War took over Arrested's Sunday night time slot made me angry. I think that is the reason why there is so much hostility towards The War at Home: the derivative and unoriginal sitcom had takenI do not think this show was as bad as users and critics make it out to be. Originally, I generally disliked 'War' because I felt Arrested Development was the better of the two sitcoms. The fact that War took over Arrested's Sunday night time slot made me angry. I think that is the reason why there is so much hostility towards The War at Home: the derivative and unoriginal sitcom had taken over the Emmy Award winning Arrested Development's coveted spot. But upon watching The War at Home on DVD it did have its funny moments. There was good comedy chemistry between Michael Rappaport and Anita Barone. Kyle Sullivan was funny as Larry, especially the episode of him playing the lead role in 'Annie Get Your Gun' and when he punched his dad out and bloodied his nose and then proceeded to cry and run away like a little girl. That was hilarious! Yes, parts of the show was offensive but, from my observation, in order to be hilarious you gotta offend people and step on toes and 'War' is hilariously offensive.… Expand
  4. ihatematacritic
    Jan 26, 2012
    10
    This is the best show i have ever seen. I don't understand you guys :| . From now on i will never rely on metacritic for anything. This isn't right. Do not listen to other reviewers ..This show was my favorite..ever.! Funny as hell.
  5. DanielH
    Feb 2, 2010
    6
    Whoever likes a shallow sitcom will probably be satisfied with this show.
  6. [anonymous]
    Dec 28, 2009
    5
    Characters are not lovable and the jokes are frequently in poor taste, and yet, it kind of works. Would have maybe gotten away with being "ironic" or at least scored novelty value for putting some deeply flawed characters on screen, but for the obligatory sentimentality that seeps into most American TV.
  7. SallyQ.
    Mar 29, 2008
    0
    Trashy, NO INTELLIGENCE, corny, cocky, too new joisy. Even worse than 'yes dear'.
  8. JasonH.
    Mar 1, 2008
    0
    Thank god this trash is finally off the air. Amen!
  9. Nasdaq
    Jan 7, 2008
    8
    I have only seen the first season and it was interesting. Something to watch while you are working on the pc.
  10. RalphM.
    Dec 17, 2007
    0
    Finally this trash gets cancelled. All the hatemongers and generally weak-minded indivduals who liked this show will have to get their fix somewhere else.
  11. Natalieo
    Oct 8, 2007
    6
    I find this show to be pretty funny
  12. FattA.
    Sep 15, 2007
    0
    OMG I want 2 hit all of u people this show is terrible, deff. the worst show ever!! the only people who like it are racists, and assholes!
  13. ToddR.
    Sep 15, 2007
    0
    Matt L. It's people as low a lifeform as you who could possibly find this funny. As your comment literally proves everyones opinion about why this show is so awful.
  14. MattL.
    Jul 8, 2007
    10
    OMG i want 2 hit all of u people this show is awesome it is deff. the best show ever!! the only people who dont like it are fags and gays!
  15. richardw
    May 8, 2007
    0
    This show is what would happen to "funny" if it wasn't funny, and instead was an embarrasing contemptous cliche at anything of the like. Truly one of the most awful and offesive sitcoms ever.
  16. EricC
    Mar 29, 2007
    0
    The creators of this crap must have seen the success of guys like Mencia and decided to try being offensive, but funny. Instead, they made a show that is offensively unfunny. In fact, it is the most unfunny show I have ever watched. Really. I mean, my god, this show is just, from top to bottom, all around, a crap fest. What kind of brain dead white trash can find a single enjoyable moment The creators of this crap must have seen the success of guys like Mencia and decided to try being offensive, but funny. Instead, they made a show that is offensively unfunny. In fact, it is the most unfunny show I have ever watched. Really. I mean, my god, this show is just, from top to bottom, all around, a crap fest. What kind of brain dead white trash can find a single enjoyable moment in this shows existence? If this show were a person, I would nail it to the floor by its feet and make it watch itself, while I just go to town on it with rusty needles and dull saws.… Expand
  17. Matt
    Feb 8, 2007
    0
    Television at it worst, predictable, cliched and entirely unfunny. Absolutley amazing that shows like this carry on when shows like Arrested Development fail to find an audience.
  18. DaveK
    Jan 12, 2007
    1
    Hilary is hot, and this show is not.
  19. JessicaA
    Dec 23, 2006
    0
    This show has nothing to do with the average american in my opinion. What kind of people act like this on a daily basis? This reminds me of alot of recent bad films I've seen turned into a full time sitcom. I guess most people who will watch this will be perverts who want Hilary. XP
  20. TedR
    Dec 23, 2006
    1
    I just saw this yesterday, and my goodness what a stinkathon. I can't believe how little they tried to even make something new. Although I will give them a 1 because I agree: Hilary is hot.
  21. SamuelS
    Dec 23, 2006
    0
    First off this show is NOTHING like family guy, the simpsons, or american dad. Those shows are genuinely smart comedy that involves some amount of pseudo-reference pop culture jokes to the totally implausible over-the-top jokes. War at Home is nothing but a bunch of contrived "married with children" attempted cliches which aren't even somewhat smart, funny, or original. They are First off this show is NOTHING like family guy, the simpsons, or american dad. Those shows are genuinely smart comedy that involves some amount of pseudo-reference pop culture jokes to the totally implausible over-the-top jokes. War at Home is nothing but a bunch of contrived "married with children" attempted cliches which aren't even somewhat smart, funny, or original. They are instead loads of recycled garbage sitcom cliches anyone could have thought to include in a random sitcom. Nothing is new, interesting, or thoughtful. That is why War at Home gets a 0. It doesn't just get a 0 rating, it has truly earned it.… Expand
  22. BillH
    Dec 21, 2006
    10
    This show is horribly UNDERRATED. People who gave this show a low score are retarded. But honestly this show is good. Don't let the low score fool you. This show is developing really well. Seinfeld sucked in the beginning. So just think about that. In fact I felt the characters becoming more complex in the show just today (Dec 21)
  23. DanielN
    Dec 2, 2006
    9
    This show has characters that the average american can relate to. Its the same kind of show and uses the same humor as Family Guy, The Simpsons, and American Dad! The only thing different is that its not animated. Everyone says this show is bad but its one of two live action shows overall on FOX to be renewed for the 2006-2007 season.
  24. LeifS
    Nov 19, 2006
    3
    Yeah... It's pretty aweful. Gotta give some points for putting the teenage daughter Hilary on the show, shes F-ing HOT. That should be the only reason to watch it.
  25. StevenS
    Oct 2, 2006
    0
    Total crap!! Every characters manages to get your absolute hate of each and everyone of them, story's are crap and predictable as hell, and its strangely depressing (like all other sitcoms). Cheesy and bland, like a cheese sandwhich, or a flattened cardboard box with childrens drawings over them. Boring, cheesy, cliched, cliched, cliched, cliched, cliched, like nothing before (like Total crap!! Every characters manages to get your absolute hate of each and everyone of them, story's are crap and predictable as hell, and its strangely depressing (like all other sitcoms). Cheesy and bland, like a cheese sandwhich, or a flattened cardboard box with childrens drawings over them. Boring, cheesy, cliched, cliched, cliched, cliched, cliched, like nothing before (like all other sitcoms). This show looks like its the type to curse each and everyone of the cast and crew.… Expand
  26. ShawnF
    Sep 25, 2006
    0
    This show takes jokes that aren't funny and rams them down your throat. All the edgy situations are selflessly engineered, and so poorly stereotypical so that it's nothing but another generic timeslot hog.
  27. RyanS
    Sep 25, 2006
    0
    The fact some people find this show funny, and worthwhile says something about humans in general.
  28. JamesC
    Sep 25, 2006
    0
    This show puts the bomb in abominable.
  29. KevinG
    Sep 22, 2006
    0
    This show is genetically forced crap thrown at your face a million miles a second.
  30. PeterH
    Sep 20, 2006
    0
    I cannot believe what some people will give a 10 on here. This show has bad acting, bad jokes, and a bad setup. Everything is cheap, and horrible forced. Simply trying to follow in "married with children" fad dribble this tries, but it fails at almost every opportunity. Assuming failure is something there looking for which is what seems so. Abominable show. Anyone who likes this show I cannot believe what some people will give a 10 on here. This show has bad acting, bad jokes, and a bad setup. Everything is cheap, and horrible forced. Simply trying to follow in "married with children" fad dribble this tries, but it fails at almost every opportunity. Assuming failure is something there looking for which is what seems so. Abominable show. Anyone who likes this show might want to question their level of intelligence.… Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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#69 Best TV Season of 2005
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#21 Most Discussed TV Season of 2005
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#29 Most Shared TV Season of 2005

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Metascore
28

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 21
  3. Negative: 14 out of 21
  1. Boston Globe
    Reviewed by: Matthew Gilbert
    10
    Has absolutely nothing going for it.
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  2. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Ray Richmond
    10
    What this show does prove is that you can be racy and still somehow tediously tame.
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  3. Kansas City Star
    Reviewed by: Aaron Barnhart
    60
    There’s nothing especially novel on “The War at Home,” except the way the familiar elements -- punch lines, fantasy sequences, sassy kids, talk-to-the-camera confessionals, bleeped profanity -- come together.
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