The Winner

2007·Show
6Episodes in1Season
45
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Funny, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline1
  • Tension1

Heart

Nostalgic

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Nostalgia7
  • Coming of Age7

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and sharp wit

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Cringe Humor5

World

Family, everyday modern life, and growing up

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7
  • World Immersion6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6
  • Cinematography5

Who it's for

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About

The Winner is an American television series that premiered on Fox on March 4, 2007. It is a comedy about a successful man named Glen Abbott looking back to the time when he was in his thirties and living with his parents in 1994 Buffalo, New York. Other cast members include Erinn Hayes as Alison, Keir Gilchrist as Alison's son, Josh, Lenny Clarke as Glen's father, Ron, and Linda Hart as Glen's mother, Irene. The show is produced by Ricky Blitt and Seth MacFarlane, who are also producers of Family Guy. The working title of this series was Becoming Glen. A pilot was made for Fox in 2002 starring Johnny Galecki as Glen. It also starred Samantha Mathis, Gerald McRaney and Sally Struthers. The pilot was not picked up. However, the resurgence of Family Guy and the success of The 40-Year-Old Virgin in 2005 helped Blitt get a chance at making another pilot. At Family Guy Live in Montreal on July 21, 2007, Seth MacFarlane said "It is looking like there could be a future life for The Winner". However, the series was officially cancelled on May 16, 2007.
SitcomNostalgic ComedyFamily DynamicsComing-of-Age Story90s Pop CultureCharacter-Driven HumorRelatable AwkwardnessLighthearted

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Winner

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Where can I stream The Winner legally?

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Is The Winner worth watching?

45
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 45/100 (IMDb 6.2 and Metacritic 44). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Winner rated?

Strong languageSexual content

Content advisories: strong language and sexual content.

How many seasons does The Winner have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 6 episodes.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Winner?

Critics44
Audiences62

Not quite. Audiences rate The Winner higher (62) than critics (44). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

When did The Winner air?

It ran from 2007 to 2007 and has ended.

What language is The Winner in?

English

It was made in English.

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