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The Winner Season 1 Episode 1

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AIRED: 3/4/07

In the summer of 1994, a thirty-two year old named Glen Abbott was still living at home. Alison McKellar, the only girl that he ever kissed, returns to town with her son Josh. The return of Alison gets Glen thinking that it's time to grown up and win her love. Josh and Glen become friends, and end up double dating with Alison and Josh's dream girl.moreless

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An ironic title for a show of this quality.

5.0

By p_b_finatic, Apr 12, 2007

In my misfortune, I happen to come across this show during the airing of its pilot episode. Not expecting much, I decided to watch seeing as, I prefer to not judge a show before actually watching it. As it turned out, first impressions were accurate on this show. It wasn't funny, and to see a grown man act like a childish 10 year old was sad. How can the writers find this entertaining? The story line seemed kind of vague, and details were sacttered along the show, one moment their talking at the table in the kitchen, the next scene he is preparing for a visit and it seemed a little confusing. It was mediocre, unfunny, and just plain childish. this series won't last long, I gave it a 5.0 because I think a show can redeem itself, and we should not judge too harshly on the pilot episode. But based off what I have seen, I predict that this show will just promise us the same childish humor that this episode has brought us, regardless of weather it redeems itself or not, I won't be watching. So the winner get a losing 5.0 out of 10.moreless
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Not to bad of a start

8.1

By waltore, Mar 11, 2007

The pilot episode of "The Winner" wasn't too bad. Pretty good, it shows you the direction the show is going in. It has a Quirky premise with a lot of potential. A grown man, with a teen aged mind, still living with his parents, and working in a video store. The the thing that troubles me is, it is too similar to "Get a Life". A show about a grown man still living with his parents, with a teen aged mind,working as a paper boy. "Get a Life" was cancelled in 1992. This show takes place in 1994. so I guess there are some differences.moreless
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its a pretty good sitcom. though they need to add more funny parts.

10

By dyno732, Mar 10, 2007

in this episode glen befriends Allison again and her son josh. when glen finds that her ex best friend had moved into his block again he decided to try to befriend her. while this he meets Allison's son and he quickly befriends josh. even though it starts way to fast its a good sitcom really. they should of waited a few episodes before jumping to fast friendship and courtesy. they should of waited and put a little more info on glen then jumping ahead. glen soon finds a way to get to Allison and he try's to gain her friendship with hers on. while this, glen is helping josh get some action with some girl he saw at the video storemoreless
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The winner is a Loser!

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By GeorgeJobson, Mar 06, 2007

I saw the premiere of "the winner," and I found nothing to like in the series. RobCorddy lives in mother's basement, watchs "the simpsons," and eats with his mom and dad. I didn't find anything intresting in this polot episode. Corddy is a rip off on one of "seinfeld" most beloved characters George Costanza. he's a loser too, but a loser everyone can relate to. This Winner isn't anything special. In this episode when he tries to date a girl, I gave up. there nothing to like about this epiosde. the Fox network can't just throw stuff and people expect to see it.moreless
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I wasn't impressed it wasn't funny, it was kind of sad to watch actually.

5.0

By kevinb4444, Mar 05, 2007

The main character does make you feel better about yourself I didn't think the jokes were that good, I think the story might be able to be turned into something good, if he ends up with the neighbor lady, but it doesn't sounds like if from the review on this page and the narrorator. I didn't watch the 2nd one because it was too much of this in one night, but I guess I would give it another chance. There has been some big shows that started out with bad ratings. I don't believe this will be another one, but you never know I guess.moreless
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Cast & Crew: STARS

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Lenny Clarke	Ron
Rob Corddry	Glen Abbott
Linda Hart	Irene Abbott
Erinn Hayes	Allison McKellar
Keir Gilchrist	Josh McKellar

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Cast & Crew: RECURRING AND GUESTS

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Britt Robertson	Viveca	Guest Star
Seth MacFarlane	News Anchor (Voice)	Guest Star
George Wyner	Mr. Harrison	Guest Star
Amir Talai	Richard	Recurring Role

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TRIVIA (2)
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- In the video store you can see a Nintendo Gamecube box, even though the Gamecube console was released in 2001 and this show is set in the mid-90's.
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- In the video store, you can see a copy of the film "Happy Gilmore" on the Features rack. However, "Happy Gilmore" was made in 1996 and the setting for this episode is 1994.
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- Worker at B&D: Sir, do you have a resume?
  Glen: No...not on me.
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- Glen: Okay, when Brooke or Vivica gets here we just need an opening line.
  Josh: Umm, How about, "are you new in town? And if not, from where do you originally hail from madam?"
  Glen: That's not bad.
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- Glen: You're never too old to get a makeover.
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- Glen Abbott: Hey it's me, Glen Abbott, the man who started his life at thirty-two. I know all you late bloomers are out there so let me give you guys some tips.
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NOTES (1)
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- The original title for the show was "Becoming Glen" until the series was picked up.
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