Back to You

This is one of the funniest shows I've seen for some time, witty dialogue, two great lead comedy actors in Kelsey Grammar, and the gorgeous Patricia Heaton, with a good supporting cast. Unlike some, I found every one of the 17 completed episodes to be very enjoyable, thought Grammar and Heaton had great chemistry together, and the situations were always funny. Unfortunately, network executives don't always make wise decisions, and they stuffed up big time in canceling this show, that due to the writers strike, didn't even complete the first season. They didn't give it a chance, and therefore lost a potential classic. Thank God they've released it on a nice little DVD set, and we can at least enjoy the 17 episodes over and over. I for one would love to see Kelsey & Patricia teamed again in the future. Many far inferior shows to this one have gone on year after year!

"BACK TO YOU," in my opinion, is an absolute FOX classic! I haven't seen every episode, but I still enjoyed it. It's hard to say which episode was my favorite. However, I think it was always funny when a mishap occurred. I always laughed at that. Also, of all the episodes I've seen, my favorite would probably be the two-part one where Gracie (Lily Jackson) finds out a little secret. When I think about it, I remember the opening sequence and theme song vaguely. Despite the fact that it was a short-lived series, it was nice that all the main characters stayed with the show throughout its entire run. It seems that no one stays with a show throughout its entire run. Everyone always gave a good performance, the production design was spectacular, the costumes were well-designed, and the writing was always very strong. In conclusion, I hope some network brings it back on the air for fans of the show to see.

This television show was never given a chance. I never saw it on the air, and only picked up the first season after its cancellation. I don't have much to say about it, but it wasn't a bad show. The first few episodes were a bit ... err ... some might say "boring" but I'd say, not as entertaining as a comedy series should be. But as it progressed through, the show became funnier, and funnier, especially the episode with the fish. But, again, I say "Why must good shows, die young?" and I think its a solid question. I know, in the end, its all about money. Dollhouse was not up to scratch with its ratings, but sold the first season for MILLIONS AND MILLIONS of dollars, so it was picked up in the last minute. Another big example would be Family Guy, it got canceled, several times, and was brought back for the MILLIONS AND MILLIONS of dollars it made on DVD.

So again, I think Network's should have a two-year contract with every show it picks up, because if a show isn't its best at the first season, which most shows aren't, the Network's should realize, mistakes are made, but people learn from them. This show had so much potential, but now, its dead.

8/10

Of all the new fall shows that have came out this new one on FOX Wednesday nights called "Back to You" has to be the best! I love the way it's done from the way it's shot with the camera switching scene to scene and the comedy with the funny and witty lines plus to top it off the main two characters are full of tension and have good sexy chemistry with one another. The main reason it seems a success is the acting of TV star veterans Kelsey Grammar and Patricia Heaton. Grammar plays cocky and confident newsman Chuck Darling who's moved back to Pittsburgh, PA to take back his old job at the station after his attempt at news in Los Angeles was a failure, upon return he meets his old partner and old flame the tough as nails and bossy anchor of a lady Kelly Carr(Heaton). The two have a past connection it will be interesting to see if the tension the two have rolls over to love, because they are always at each others throats yet love is still buried deep down. The performances from Kelsey and Patricia are top notch as always they do excellent work both are such experienced TV veterans. Also the cast has some good supporting help from Fred Willard who is funny and very traditional as the stations sportscaster, and don't forget Ayda Field as the hot and sexy weather reporter she can tell me the temperatures and forecast anytime! Really one of the better new series that looks promising and it's witty and funny and has great acting from two experienced TV veterans so let this sitcom entertain and come back to you!

I was looking forward to seeing this show, but I wasn't sure when it was coming on. Luckily, I happened to scroll by it just as it was starting up. It has a great cast, a good premise, but the writing fails to impress. Many of the jokes are obvious one-liners that aren't even funny. Kelsey Grammar can't even save any of the lines. There is no originality, no cleverness; I could have written this show. The only good parts are when it is dramatic; the "humor" makes my head hurt. I need a good, original sitcom besides the shows that I watch on NBC, and this doesn't do the trick. It should be canceled soon. However, I'm giving it a 5 because the cast could possibly be able to save it.