The Osbournes
Seen it?2002 | 4 seasons | 30 min | Reality, Comedy
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a short run with a modest audience, 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.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- 4 seasons, but most episodes stand on their own, so you can dip in anywhere (about 30 minutes each).
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-MA: meant for adults.
The Osbournes is an American reality television program featuring the domestic life of heavy metal singer Ozzy Osbourne and his family. The series premiered on MTV on March 5, 2002, and in its first season, was cited as the most-viewed series ever on MTV. The final episode of the series aired March 21, 2005.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsSolid
Won 1 Emmy: Outstanding Reality Program.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Ran for 4 seasons and reached a small audience so far; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 130K people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Weeknight Watch. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 1 is the high point.
- Season 12002 · 10 episodes · 6.8 out of 10Weeknight
- Season 22002 · 22 episodes · 6.6 out of 10Weeknight
Season 32004 · 10 episodes · 5.4 out of 10Monday- Season 42005 · 10 episodes · 6.1 out of 10Monday
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Cast & crew
- Ozzy OsbourneSelf
- Sharon OsbourneSelf
- Jack OsbourneSelf
- Kelly OsbourneSelf