What About Brian

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Season 1
  • Network: ABC
  • Series Premiere Date: Apr 16, 2006
Season #: 2, 1
User Score
8.9

Universal acclaim- based on 141 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 127 out of 141
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 141
  3. Negative: 13 out of 141
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  1. LennaC
    May 9, 2006
    10
    Love it, please keep it on the air. Many aof us get together each week for our date with What About Brian. You ahould advertise the show the same time Grey's airs, People are gonna love it, just give it , it;s chance!!
  2. SierraB
    May 10, 2006
    10
    This is a great show. It is one of the best shows on t.v. and hopefully the word will get out and the show will continue for many seasons.
  3. ErinM
    May 9, 2006
    9
    We have a close knit group of friends and we love our favorite show nights one being our weekly date with What about Brian, We all love it. We like the characters and the story lines, believe it of not we can relate to them! Thanks for the great show and I pray it stays on. With only 5 episodes, I am sure veiwers will find this show is one of the best once they have a real chance to We have a close knit group of friends and we love our favorite show nights one being our weekly date with What about Brian, We all love it. We like the characters and the story lines, believe it of not we can relate to them! Thanks for the great show and I pray it stays on. With only 5 episodes, I am sure veiwers will find this show is one of the best once they have a real chance to 'review' it. By the way wonderful Season Finale!!… Expand
  4. FelanP.
    Oct 13, 2007
    10
    This show is awesome, the cast act so natural. Storyline is great. Brian O'hara has sex appeal and great chemistry with co-star Brigitte. WoW, we love this show and watch it even when I have exams around the corner. Its better than reality shows and is at the top with desperate housewives/ greys.
  5. TheresaR
    Oct 20, 2006
    10
    This is one of the best shows I have found since ER 11 years ago. It is great drama - a bit of comedy and very heartwarming!
  6. r.k.
    Apr 17, 2006
    9
    I personally really liked the show, and altho the romantic triangle between Brian, Adam and Marjorie I could do without, the show was just really good. I think the show does have a lot of realism in all aspects, and I'm pulling for all the couples and Brian to succeed in whatever they want to succeed in.
  7. DawnL
    May 8, 2006
    10
    I want to see this back next fall!!!
  8. KellyC
    May 9, 2006
    10
    Love, love, love LOVE it!!! I'm addicted to this show as much as I'm addicted to Grey's!!! GO ABC!!!!
  9. TeresaR
    May 9, 2006
    10
    I absolutely love "what about Brian". I think it hits home for us 30 something's. I look forward to Monday nights!
  10. DustyY
    Sep 10, 2006
    10
    I am sooo happy this show is coming back!! I don't see how any married OR single person in America could not relate to this show! WATCH IT!
  11. Brendan
    Jan 16, 2007
    10
    Love this show. Watch it every week and cant stop watching.
  12. MARY
    Feb 12, 2007
    7
    yES ITIS PRETTY SUPERFICIAL. I don't see anytning about that me sitting on my seat wanting to see it again next week or whenever.
  13. RyanL
    Mar 7, 2007
    10
    As a 28 yr old guy working through a love life, a work life, making time for friends, and making time to still be a kid, this show resonates so well. I look forward to each episode and try to get my friends on board to watch.
  14. JenL
    Apr 4, 2007
    10
    This is absolutely my favorite show. I have been hooked since day one. It's such a shame that the Network can't see a quality show when they have one.
  15. AudreyL
    May 30, 2007
    10
    I love this show!! This show for my friends and I, all turning 30 this year, is the equivalent of Beverly Hills 90210 when we were in High School. I really hope that ABC gives this show another chance. The best thing they can do for this show is to change the time to an earlier slot. I may not always be awake to watch it, but I tevo it every week!!
  16. AndreanaL
    Jun 20, 2007
    10
    I absolutely loved this show. With regards to what critics had to say - we do not watch these type of shows for the realism! None of these primetime shows (including Grey's Anatomy) are based on anything real. Matter of fact nothing about Hollywood is real. We watch these shows for entertainent, not to see how much we can relate it to our own lives or to compare to another show. This I absolutely loved this show. With regards to what critics had to say - we do not watch these type of shows for the realism! None of these primetime shows (including Grey's Anatomy) are based on anything real. Matter of fact nothing about Hollywood is real. We watch these shows for entertainent, not to see how much we can relate it to our own lives or to compare to another show. This show was fun! Fun is not meant to be realistic. Sorry to hear ABC is not bringing it back for a third season.… Expand
  17. JerooD.
    Mar 5, 2008
    10
    Over-all, the show is really great, that s why im giving it a 10! i hope the show makes a comeback!
  18. jennib
    Oct 16, 2006
    10
    I love this show!
  19. MarcD.
    Apr 17, 2006
    8
    I think this one's a keeper. However, I'd feel much more comfortable investing time in it if it were on the WB, HBO, or MTV. ABC probably won't have the balls to air more than 3 or 4 episodes. But Sarah Lancaster is rock solid in this part - a la Aly Sheedy in "St. Elmo's Fire". I was hoping she'd land a good role after her stint on "Everwood." And Barry Watson is I think this one's a keeper. However, I'd feel much more comfortable investing time in it if it were on the WB, HBO, or MTV. ABC probably won't have the balls to air more than 3 or 4 episodes. But Sarah Lancaster is rock solid in this part - a la Aly Sheedy in "St. Elmo's Fire". I was hoping she'd land a good role after her stint on "Everwood." And Barry Watson is surprisingly likeable. Brian's best friend (and the fiancee of Lancaster) is probably the weakest link as the dickhead fratboy who doesn't deserve his kick ass girlfriend. But again, the pilot is promising as hell, and I'm glad that the next episode is tomorrow night. Again, ABC, have the balls to stick with this show!… Expand
  20. alexsupertramp
    Apr 25, 2006
    9
    sure it is cheesy and not exaclty the most inspired of shows, but at least it isn't another freaking reality show and it has a bit of heart and is built on character development that apparently a lot of average people can relate to and more importantly enjoy relating to... I can't believe the heavy negative reaction, it is one of the only shows I bother trying to watch these sure it is cheesy and not exaclty the most inspired of shows, but at least it isn't another freaking reality show and it has a bit of heart and is built on character development that apparently a lot of average people can relate to and more importantly enjoy relating to... I can't believe the heavy negative reaction, it is one of the only shows I bother trying to watch these days ... hope they keep it coming, and I have to give extra props for sneaking Maktub into last night's soundtrack!!… Expand
  21. RebeccaG
    Apr 20, 2006
    10
    I really liked this show because the Charecters seem very natural and real. The women and men on the show aren't fake they seem very real. gREAT sHOW
  22. TylerW.
    May 11, 2006
    8
    The only problem with this show is that is so squarely focused on the 28-35 age group (IMO - this will be the reason it gets cancelled). Unless you are married/in a serious relationship and in this age group you won't get it. The characters and situations are spot on. Is the open marriage idea ridiculous? Yes. But discussions like that come up in marriages all the time. So do the The only problem with this show is that is so squarely focused on the 28-35 age group (IMO - this will be the reason it gets cancelled). Unless you are married/in a serious relationship and in this age group you won't get it. The characters and situations are spot on. Is the open marriage idea ridiculous? Yes. But discussions like that come up in marriages all the time. So do the feelings for the best friend's girlfriend that can't be acted on. It is not a new or novel idea. It's how these characters decide to deal with these difficult decisions that make the show interesting. Do friends occasionally lust after each others girfriends despite the ramifications - Yes. Do some couples think open marraiges can work - Yes. It's not like this show is making all of this stuff up.… Expand
  23. Michelle
    May 2, 2006
    10
    I think that the show is great!! I am already hooked....can't wait until the next episode!
  24. mikez
    May 7, 2006
    10
    Plain and Simple - Best New Series
  25. JulieW
    May 9, 2006
    10
    Absolutely Love This Show....Keeps me watching. Characters are great and the acting is very good. Looking forward to seeing more of this show...
  26. HeatherJ
    Jun 21, 2006
    10
    Best show ever, along with Greys Anatomy. It's like a newer versoin of Friends. Just can't wait for the new episodes!
  27. DanielL
    Jun 4, 2006
    9
    I disagree that you need to be in a relationship/marriage to get this marriage. I think this show reflects reality in its subject matter and characters (except for the fact that not everyone in real like would be as physically beautiful as these folks are.....but that's TV).
  28. Nina
    Aug 22, 2006
    10
    When I found out that the show was cacelled I was so sad...I never miss an episode...please bring it back!!!!!
  29. LisaT
    Aug 24, 2006
    10
    I loved this show....I really miss it ....bring it back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  30. weinb
    Sep 25, 2006
    10
    love the show ans so does my hubby
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Awards & Rankings

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#88 Best TV Season of 2006
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#19 Most Discussed TV Season of 2006

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
41

Mixed or average reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 21
  3. Negative: 11 out of 21
  1. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Barry Garron
    60
    Ironically, the differences among the characters that make the show interesting and even, at times, compelling, also test its credibility.
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  2. San Jose Mercury News/Contra Costa Times
    Reviewed by: Charlie McCollum
    50
    There's not a lot wrong about "Brian.'' But there's not a lot right about it, either.
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  3. TV Guide Magazine
    Reviewed by: Matt Roush
    30
    Like a sunnier version of thirtysomething, lacking only the inspired casting, the insightful writing and the wrenching realism.
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