User Reviews

I hate sitcoms. The laugh tracks, the predictable plots and the endings with a neat little bow but this one seemed a little different. It genuinely made me laugh and I actually cared for the main character, Abishola. I really liked the pilot episode and excited for more.

Bob Hearts Abishola shows promise and may just be worth watching so long as the characters remain somewhat authentic and it doesn't collapse into the usual tired cliches.

There is the beginning of a hopefully long story here.

I came from Nigeria to Europe and this is so much representing of how hard Nigerians work to make a life life for them selfs and their families. It show the core of a Nigeria mother in great way but sometime seems very stereotypical but i am not mad at it. It is very funny and very representative, i hope y'all give a at least three episodes before you decide to quite.

I can't understand why all the bad reviews. This show is actually funny for a change. It's unlike the other predictable sitcoms that have pea brain, dysfunctional characters and the humor is from their stupidity. Also, the cast of characters in this show are all great and some are veterans from very successful shows (NCIS, Big Bang, etc). They have great comedic timing, especially the main characters.

First season was great! But now, Abishola has become overbearing and Bob lets her walk all over him, just to make her " happy". There is no "give" on her side. No interest in watching anymore.

I notice other folks are not as enthusiastic as I am about this show. Perhaps because I do not usually watch TV comedy. When I start I cannot get past the first 5 minutes of puerile violent sexist nonsense. This show offers some great characters with great humor. It makes me laugh out loud! Keep it going

This show stinks, and extremely overrated, it's not funny and it's just a mike and molly rip off

It took me about half the first season to truly warm to this show. But then the whole setup just...It locked into place. It had real human experiences without being too serious about itself. Many of us watch TV to laugh, to escape. If we see something we understand, or learn something about another culture by accident, my gosh, what a delightful side effect.

This show never fails with the laughs. The characters are brilliant and beautiful. The familial intersections - could not ask for better. In real life, it's too serious. I need something to remind me of the absurd. This show fits the bill.

And Uncle Tunde is the best!

I started watching this show because of the sweet chemistry and romance between the leads, how they found love in spite of their vast differences, made all the more challenging with interfering family and friends. Two ordinary people in love, But, now that they're newly married they barely spend any time together! It's all about Kimi and Chic what's his name and tired unfunny jokes about sex between them. The appeal and charm of the show is fading fast. Can you please focus on the main characters?? This show was my one weekly ritual but it this trend continues, what a disappointment.

Bob and Abishola's amazing on screen chemistry was pure comedic magic from their very opening scene together. This romantic sitcom may be 22 minutes per episode but it seemed like only a moment in time before it was abruptly over as the quick wit between veteran stand up comedian Billy Gardell, and actress Folake Olowofoyeku, made the half hour fly by far too quickly.

Bob owns his own sock manufacturing company and when he unexpectedly suffers a heart attack and ends up in the hospital cardiac ward his assigned nurse Abishola is just doing her job (taking care of Bob after his surgery) when Bob's heart goes a fluttering due to the overt attention he pays to Abishola and he falls instantly in love with her.

I can understand why there is an immediate on screen connection between sock manufacturer Bob and cardiac nurse Abishola, it is the same reason I have fallen for this sitcom. Not only are the two main characters interesting the supporting cast of Abishola's immediate family, her co-workers and commuter friends, and Bob's immediate family represent an eclectic cast that I am looking forward to seeing much more of for at least several more seasons. Just like we did with Mike and Molly who entertained us each week for several years when we were first introduced to them back in 2010.

This sitcom is here to stay and I say ignore any naysayers. I predict multiple Emmy's over multiple years. A perfect 10 out of 10

This show is revolutionary in that it shows characters from diverse backgrounds that are often under-represented in North American media. You can really tell that they're trying to develop complex and realistic characters, and they succeed a great deal of the time. However, these interesting and complex characters are forced to endure recycled sitcom plot lines that are often unoriginal and feel dated, making the series as a whole seem disjointed overall. There are definitely some laugh out loud moments, but for the majority of the episodes I'm left wishing that they would forgo the cheap laughs and canned laughter in favor of some more interesting story lines. It's still early days for this series, so I'm hoping that the writers finally realize the great potential of the characters they created.

Finally a different kind of Comedy show! The actors are wonderful and the show is laugh out loud funny. Not the usual culture class comedy.

Loved the show! The leads show heart and sweetness. It does remind me a lot of the pilot for Mike and Molly. Here's hoping it doesn't do the same thing and make it a one character show. Mike and Molly was ruined by Molly taking over every scene.

I like this new series. I've been a fan of Billy Gardell for awhile now. M & M just cemented his line timing and sense of humor for me. It's got some good lines, some good jokes and very good timing on delivery of those jokes. I'm undecided on the aunt and uncle yet but I like Abishola and her son both. I even like her co-workers that she talks to about some of the Bob/husband/life things. Vernee Watson-Johnson is one of her co-workers and I've liked her since I saw her in Welcome Back Kotter. There are some strong actors in this show with good scripting and funny, endearing lines. The characters have a real quality about them and the actors are good enough to get you involved in the show.

Both Abishola and her uncles arrogance and superior attitudes are distasteful. Don't know why the writers decided to highlight these traits.

I absolutely loved this show, the producers should definitely not be worried because all Nigerians are tuning in, we all love it!!!. its so funny and also represents our culture, Abishola is absolutely stunning. Its okay if others dont like it, its totally understandable, but we Nigerians are here for it,yasss

I love Chuck Lorre, but as a Nigerian I feel like this show tries too hard. There are several laugh out loud moments and yet there are nod-off moments too. Basically, you don't produce a show about Nigeria with only 2% actual Nigerian cast. Even without checking their names, I can tell that most of these characters aren't Nigerian. Their accent is nothing close to what Nigerians sound like. The one person who has a proper Nigerian accent (Abishola) isn't quite a stellar actress. I cringe sometimes watching her. Like the scene when her ex-husband holds back her son in Nigeria; her anger was laughable. Kofo and Goodwin are the only other people who actually sound Nigerian (to some extent). Also, how do you have 'Nigerian' characters who can't even sy Nigerian names? Bad. Just bad. I can understand if it's coming from Dottie or Bob, not Abishola's aunt and uncle, or the new girl.

I feel like the bad acting in this show is mainly from the Nigerian cast. Maybe a Nigerian director would have helped. Also some things are either exaggerated or not well-thought-out. Like the wedding scene where the lights go out. Yes, Nigerians say UP NEPA every time power is restored, but not well-off Nigerians, and especially not at weddings or high class functions. Typical Nigerians would comport themselves in that situation, and if by some one-in-a-million chance they decide to forgo their pride, they most certainly wouldn't chorus UP NEPA in unison like it's an anthem.

For a show about Nigeria, it's funny I prefer the Americans to the Nigerians, with Uncle Tunde being the only exception. I love this show but for it to work: improve acting, tone down exaggeration, research Nigeria, teach characters to pronounce with the right accent when they say a Nigerian name or speak Yoruba. And finally, not every Nigerian mother or aunt on the show has to be obnoxious.

I can't figure out why Bob fell in love with Abishola. She is mean to him, and especially a horrible controlling mother. She doesn't seem to have anything redeeming. The supporting characters are much more likable. There is nothing positive about their relationship. What is the draw for Bob? Hard to watch.

So many great characters with awesome writing! I am always pleasantly surprised when these premises - that I would normally think I would not find funny - come out of left field and blow me away! My wife and I laugh hard at every episode, and always leave with a smile on our faces! :-)

Just finished episode 3, and i like it. There r more than just one or two laughs as some people say. I like the unconventional love story, which is not only funny but shows some serious aspect behind a bi racial love story. I really like to hear some nigerian language, which where i live u don't hear often. Lol Ginas character is so funny i love it. I guess there is some potential for growth and i hope the shows stays on a while. yaay. Nagode :).

I am sorry, I just cannot watch a sitcom where there is literally thunderous fake laughing blasted after EVERY line of dialogue. I just can't , obviously nobody is really laughing that hard at a sitcom this average, the idea that the network has to put on the laugh track like this to make US laugh is so absurd. The terrible laughing is just distracting and quite frankly makes it all LESS FUNNY than it normally would be, if that is even possible.

I don't understand what people hate so much about the show. I've watched every episode and laughed throughout the whole thing. The actors are genuine and talented. Comparing it to Carol's Second Act does it a great disservice. I stopped watching that horrid show but this one has me eagerly awaiting each new episode. My favorite actors are Abishola's friends but her aunt and uncle are a hoot as well. I have tears coming down from laughing at their dialogue!