Welcome to the Captain

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Season 1
  • Network: CBS
  • Series Premiere Date: Feb 4, 2008
Metascore
50

Mixed or average reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 20
  3. Negative: 6 out of 20

Critic Reviews

  1. New York Daily News
    Reviewed by: David Hinckley
    38
    The Captain [is] a historic hotel now populated by every Hollywood stereotype ever dusted off for a sitcom pilot.
  2. Boston Globe
    Reviewed by: Matthew Gilbert
    30
    Let's hope Welcome, as forced as "Christine" is relaxed, runs itself into cancellation sooner rather than later.
  3. TV Guide Magazine
    Reviewed by: Matt Roush
    30
    Welcome to the Captain, a tepid comedy about would-be wackos in a Hollywood apartment building, is such a dud that it's likely to only make some of us miss the funnier "Big Bang Theory" (which it temporarily replaces) even more.
  5. USA Today
    Reviewed by: Robert Bianco
    25
    The show seems to vanish as it's happening, leaving behind nothing except a vague feeling of being mildly annoyed. It doesn't just fail to leave you laughing. It leaves you, period.
  6. Miami Herald
    Reviewed by: Glenn Garvin
    20
    Welcome to The Captain is less a TV show than a grim ransom note from the striking Hollywood writers.
  7. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
    Reviewed by: Rob Owen
    20
    Another single-camera comedy that fails to provide any laughs.

Awards & Rankings

82
#82 Best TV Season of 2008
47
#47 Most Discussed TV Season of 2008
64
#64 Most Shared TV Season of 2008

User Reviews

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User Score
4.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 25 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 25
  3. Negative: 13 out of 25
  1. ChaseT.
    Mar 26, 2008
    10
    Personally I absolutely love this show. I cannot believe that it was canceled. I know it had low ratings, but they should have advertised it Personally I absolutely love this show. I cannot believe that it was canceled. I know it had low ratings, but they should have advertised it more. It was a hilarious show and I think CBS should bring it back. I bought a season pass on Itunes for it and I think if anything they should at least finish the first season.… Full Review »
  2. JaredH.
    Mar 10, 2008
    9
    The show is witty and sarcastic. The only problem with it is that it bypasses the simpleton humor found in most shows and goes to directly to The show is witty and sarcastic. The only problem with it is that it bypasses the simpleton humor found in most shows and goes to directly to situational and intellectual charm. The characters are likable, but need time to find a direction.… Full Review »
  3. BillD.
    Mar 4, 2008
    4
    Other than Joanna Garcia, there's not an attractive , likable character on the show. The story lines are weak; the show is flat. I Other than Joanna Garcia, there's not an attractive , likable character on the show. The story lines are weak; the show is flat. I don't dislike this show: there's just nothing (except Garcia) to like.… Full Review »
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