The Michael J. Fox Show (2013–2014)
4/10
Three episodes for good measure, but I am done.
8 October 2013
Warning: Spoilers
First, it's not horrible.

I'm sure there are people who like this sitcom and it makes them laugh. Humor is subjective and I appreciate that.

I love Arrested Development and Parks & Recreation, but a lot of people don't.

I do not like HIMYM or Big Bang Theory, but a lot more people do.

This show is somewhere in the middle for me. I prefer a single camera sitcom and some of the jokes/story lines really are on the edge of good. Unfortunately, the rest seems like your standard overt set up to punch line that is far too easy to predict. The interview segments have been done to death at this point and should be forbidden in any new sitcoms for at least 7 years.

I do like MJF and think he is easily the most likable aspect of the show. On the flip side, the sister in law is a pointless addition and should be done away with immediately.

I also wish they would focus more on MJF going back to work. There is so much comedy potential in him out and about doing interviews with people on the street that it's a shame they are focusing on the family more than the workplace.

It's too bad, because I really wanted to like this. I just can't see looking forward to sitting down to this to be given the same tired formula I could get anywhere else.
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