Crowded

I love this comedy! It's the freshest comedy on TV. Very funny writing and the acting is excellent. I have no argument with any of the casting - though it took me a little while to catch on to "I-Carly" in her new role. At first, I didn't think Miranda Cosgrove was a good fit for the show, and her lines didn't seem all that funny. But I've gotten used to all of the characters and the fit seems better every show. Warburton's character is hilarious as always, but the sister who isn't played by Cosgrove practically steals the show every week! She is REALLY FUNNY! I think the Sunday night time slot doomed the show. It's on the wrong channel to pair with "The Big Bang Theory" or "Two Broke Girls", but that audience would fully appreciate this show. Plus, I think NBC pulled the trigger on it much too soon. It deserves another year at least, and if NBC doesn't see the light, I seriously hope another channel picks it up. Wherever it comes on, I'll find it and enjoy it. Very funny show! Shame on you NBC for being so trigger-happy!

Unlike some of the comments on here I Really liked this Show and the cast. It would be nice if someone else would pick it up. I laughed during each episode. I am tired of wasting time watching shows on the 4 networks getting into shows that they cancel either mid run or don't re-new for a season 2. If they operated like this back in the 70's, 80's and 90's shows like Cheers, Friends, and so on would NEVER have grown to be what they were. Simply put they DON'T give a show a chance to grow and develop into what it can be, such is America anymore. It's all about corporate America and what can generate them enough money NOT about the Craft of developing shows. Oh and they need to stop being so politically correct.

Mike (Patrick Warburton) and Martina Moore (Carrie Preston) have to put aside their hopes of an empty nest. Their daughters are returning home. Stella (Mia Serafino) is the party girl. Shea (Miranda Cosgrove) is the nerdy science grad who can't find a job. Mike's father Bob (Stacy Keach) and his stepmother Alice (Carlease Burke) decide not to go to Florida. Alice's son Ethan (Clifford McGhee) returns home after losing his money.

I really love Warburton and Preston as individual actors. There are some good actors here but the material is mostly weak. The style is old network sitcom with some sexual subject matters. It doesn't add up to anything that funny or interesting. It feels bland and old. I would rather this talented cast split up and find better material.

Crowded is just another sitcom, like countless out there. The formula that never dies...a family, a kitchen, sometimes a bar and, of course, a canned laughing track.

The show doesn't try to be original. You can even tell that form the same-o multiple mosaic of photos of its intro we've seen a gazillion times in series like the Millers or Dad etc.

It tries to be liberal (a common thing nowadays) especially in the relationships/sex department, but doesn't cross the line to be pretentiously political. The gap between generations is also a source for many of the jokes, as it is the change from the traditional flirting to social networks and mobile dating apps.

I won't bother you with the "exact" premise. It doesn't matter. It's all about one thing...Is it fun to watch? Well, all the actors are likable and they have some chemistry. Patrick Warburton (who also serves as a producer) plays the role which knows best, so if you like him, you might like the show.

Overall: The good old family sitcom recipe with the fake laugh track. Watch 3-4 minutes of one episode and decide if you like it.

It is a good show worthing your time to watch.

It gives a smile on your face, and gets talented actors. The performances of all actors are wonderful and right on the spot. The topic is genius and creative, and so is the composition of the characters.

However, while this show makes you happy and delighted, it is true that it contains only few punches in one episode making you burst into laughter. For the sake of the common practice of U.S TV series, this show does not contain a main theme crossing through the whole show either. They do not handle the character Ethan well except the episode he was introduced.