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Season 1
  • Network: ABC
  • Series Premiere Date: Jan 3, 2012
Metascore
19

Overwhelming dislike - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 22
  3. Negative: 18 out of 22

Critic Reviews

  1. Boston Herald
    Reviewed by: Mark A. Perigard
    Jan 3, 2012
    42
    The slight sitcom has all the heft of a powder puff.
  2. Uncle Barky
    Reviewed by: Ed Bark
    Jan 3, 2012
    42
    Koldyke isn't lacking in effort or enthusiasm when it comes to getting all dressed up. That's not nearly enough to hold this thing together, though.
  3. Newsday
    Reviewed by: Verne Gay
    Jan 3, 2012
    42
    A couple of the lines are surprisingly offensive, and a couple others even surprisingly amusing.
  5. Wall Street Journal
    Reviewed by: Nancy DeWolf Smith
    Jan 3, 2012
    40
    This light-as-a-feather comedy can be fun.

Awards & Rankings

80
#80 Most Discussed TV Season of 2012

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User Score
0.9

Overwhelming dislike- based on 45 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 45
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 45
  3. Negative: 41 out of 45
  1. directguy
    Jan 5, 2012
    2
    I think ABC is suffering an identity crisis. Is this really the same network that has the truly excellent Modern Family and the charmingI think ABC is suffering an identity crisis. Is this really the same network that has the truly excellent Modern Family and the charming Suburgatory? For the record, I did like Man Up, the show this one replaced. Came into it fairly late, so I'm not sure if it got better as it went along. Was disappointed it didn't find an audience though.… Full Review »
  2. Ben-Bopper
    Jan 4, 2012
    0
    Did ABC actually think it was OK to rip off Bosom Buddies? It's just as worse as Bucky Larson: Born to be a Star. Here's the steps to get thisDid ABC actually think it was OK to rip off Bosom Buddies? It's just as worse as Bucky Larson: Born to be a Star. Here's the steps to get this off your mind. 1. Go rent Tootsie at your local Family Video or buy a DVD of Bosom Buddies. 2. Play both of them simultaneously. 3. Compare which is better, obviously Bosom Buddies/Tootsie.â… Full Review »
  3. liptap
    Jan 4, 2012
    0
    Why the hell did ABC pick this up for a full season. THIS!!! And it's replacing Man Up. Seriously ABC, you think this is gonna perform betterWhy the hell did ABC pick this up for a full season. THIS!!! And it's replacing Man Up. Seriously ABC, you think this is gonna perform better in the ratings than Man Up. What compelled them to make this. At least Man Up didn't make you wanna poke your eyes out!!!!!… Full Review »
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