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The Cleveland Show

Name: The Cleveland Show
Genre: Comedy, Animation
Released: 2009-09-27
Cast: Mike Henry, Sanaa Lathan, Kevin Michael Richardson, Reagan Gomez-Preston, Jason Sudeikis

2009 | 4 seasons | 22 min | Comedy, Animation

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With middling reviews (44% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 5.9 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who wants a laugh and animation lovers. If you loved Animaniacs, start here.
The mood: Light and funny.
The pace: 4 seasons, but most episodes stand on their own, so you can dip in anywhere (about 22 minutes each).
What might put you off: Rated TV-14: some language or crude humor. Probably too much for younger kids.

The bizarre adventures of Cleveland Brown and his family.

How it earned its rating

CriticsBelow par
44% on Rotten Tomatoes, 57 on Metacritic
AudiencesBelow par
5.9 out of 10
AwardsBelow par
1 win and 7 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 4 seasons and reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 239K people sought it out in the past year