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. Chicago Tribune
    Reviewed by: Maureen Ryan
    60
    Welcome to the Captain attempts a similarly shaggy, loose sitcom vibe, but isn't quite successful, though it's at least watchable.
  2. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Alynda Wheat
    50
    Sadly, Welcome to the Captain just isn't funny or inspired enough to nail the peek-behind-the-Hollywood-curtain genre.
  3. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Mary McNamara
    60
    After watching two episodes, I was left with the thought with which I began: An iconic apartment building full of wacky characters would make a great TV show. Would, though. Not does.
  5. New York Post
    Reviewed by: Linda Stasi
    50
    The characters are likeable enough so that you might even grow to care about them--and the show--in this arid writers' strike environment.
  6. Newsday
    Reviewed by: Diane Werts
    40
    There's nothing to relate to here, just to observe from afar, and only Tambor's as-always deft comic distraction gives us anything worth glancing at.
  7. Philadelphia Daily News
    Reviewed by: Ellen Gray
    50
    Kranz does look like a writer, for what it's worth. But if he's really as good as they say, he'd have written something better than this.
  8. Philadelphia Inquirer
    Reviewed by: Jonathan Storm
    60
    That's about where this show sits, on the rails, but with a little journey ahead to get from captain to rear admiral.
  9. San Francisco Chronicle
    Reviewed by: Tim Goodman
    50
    The trouble with Welcome to the Captain, outside of the title and romantic emphasis, is that two episodes haven't revealed any clear direction.
  10. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Ginia Bellafante
    60
    The Captain has a great facade, but it’s filled with people who will make you keep checking the real estate listings.
  11. Washington Post
    Reviewed by: Tom Shales
    50
    The characters are refreshingly non-hostile and converse in something other than brittle, cold sitcom-speak. But the serialized nature of the stories (subsequent episodes begin with the "previously on" feature usually seen on dramas) is no particular plus. And while the characters are sweet, they stop short of being lovable.

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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