Up All Night

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Season 1
  • Network: NBC
  • Series Premiere Date: Sep 14, 2011
Season #: 2, 1
Metascore
64

Generally favorable reviews - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 26
  3. Negative: 2 out of 26
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Critic Reviews

  1. Zap2it (Inside the Box)
    Reviewed by: Liz Kelly Nelson
    Sep 14, 2011
    60
    While there's definite potential in the show, there were a few things about it that just didn't work.
  2. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
    Reviewed by: Rob Owen
    Sep 13, 2011
    60
    It's a familiar concept that elicits some minor laughs.
  3. Boston Herald
    Reviewed by: Mark A. Perigard
    Sep 14, 2011
    58
    Right now, Up All Night is the TV equivalent of a glass of warm milk.
  5. USA Today
    Reviewed by: Robert Bianco
    Sep 13, 2011
    50
    Too many of the lines are witlessly vulgar (A "mug of butt"? Really?), and too few are funny.
  6. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Alessandra Stanley
    Sep 13, 2011
    50
    Up All Night could use more backup players and more imaginative writing. Most of all, the show has to get over its fear of offending.
  7. Uncle Barky
    Reviewed by: Ed Bark
    Sep 12, 2011
    50
    A cute little closing segment isn't enough to offset all the forced comedy preceding it.
  8. New York Daily News
    Reviewed by: David Hinckley
    Sep 13, 2011
    40
    Skilled as Applegate, Arnett and Rudolph are at making us laugh, they need dimension.

Awards & Rankings

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#74 Best TV Season of 2011
42
#42 Most Discussed TV Season of 2011

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User Score
6.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 81 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 43 out of 81
  2. Mixed: 24 out of 81
  3. Negative: 14 out of 81
  1. thatsme
    Sep 30, 2011
    10
    Really, really, funny! Great cast and great writing! The plot is a little rough but it will get better. It's not as good as Parks andReally, really, funny! Great cast and great writing! The plot is a little rough but it will get better. It's not as good as Parks and Recreation (the best show onTV) but I still make time to watch this one.… Full Review »
  2. Robbi411
    Apr 11, 2013
    8
    NBC's hit series "Up All Night," which has been nominated for several awards (including Satellite Awards and The People's Choice Awards), hasNBC's hit series "Up All Night," which has been nominated for several awards (including Satellite Awards and The People's Choice Awards), has unfortunately been on hold and rumored to be cancelled due to a conflict of interest with their producer and lead actress Christina Applegate. This show been one of the funniest TV series recently aired, which is why it is undeniably worthy of a review.
    The lead character Reagan, played by Christina Applegate in “Up All Night,” has imitated the image of an overwhelmed, incredibly attractive mother struggling with several humorous responsibilities from the lead actress Jules played by Courtney Cox's in ABC's "Cougar Town”. Reagan's authentic performance resonates comfortably to the viewers with a lovable, quirky behavior. Jules, however, over-acts into a flimsy character that is unconvincing and almost embarrassing to watch. Aside from the clear distinctive acting styles from these two leading characters, the scoring throughout the episodes of "Cougar Town," is annoyingly unnecessary while "Up All Night," applies a minimal musical frame of reference that synchronizes as needed while enhancing each character's dialogue and body language. Nevertheless, the reason behind the success of "Cougar Town," is due to its popular topic in today's pop-culture trends. Why are older women dating much younger men? Even though Jules mechanically reads her script with an exaggerated hyper-active tone, this series still delivers its ratings due to its theme that has been leaving people curious for many years. Either Courtney Cox is rushing to use the washroom in certain scenes, or she truly does not embrace her character genuinely.
    The only blatant colorless writing in “Up All Night,” is the repetitive indecisive actions of Reagan and her husband Chris (played by Will Arnett) before its opening theme or during the show. It was cute at first, but eventually magnifies into an irritating motif. Nevertheless, many faithful viewers of “Up All Night,” are still hoping that this hilarious sitcom returns to NBC.    … Full Review »
  3. whywaitforit
    Nov 22, 2012
    2
    They bumped Community for this P.O.S. family show. Don't we already have a tons of those shows on tv. Super unoriginal, I expected at least aThey bumped Community for this P.O.S. family show. Don't we already have a tons of those shows on tv. Super unoriginal, I expected at least a little comedy from a Will Arnett show....… Full Review »
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