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Worst Week

  • TV Series
  • 2008–2009
  • TV-14
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
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Erinn Hayes and Kyle Bornheimer in Worst Week (2008)
Worst Week
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U.S. version of the BBC series "The Worst Week of My Life", in which a young couple get quickly acquainted with their soon-to-be in-laws.U.S. version of the BBC series "The Worst Week of My Life", in which a young couple get quickly acquainted with their soon-to-be in-laws.U.S. version of the BBC series "The Worst Week of My Life", in which a young couple get quickly acquainted with their soon-to-be in-laws.

  • Creator
    • Matt Tarses
  • Stars
    • Kyle Bornheimer
    • Erinn Hayes
    • Nancy Lenehan
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.5/10
    2.7K
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    • Creator
      • Matt Tarses
    • Stars
      • Kyle Bornheimer
      • Erinn Hayes
      • Nancy Lenehan
    • 11User reviews
    • 6Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

    Episodes16

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    Kyle Bornheimer
    Kyle Bornheimer
    • Sam Briggs
    • 2008–2009
    Erinn Hayes
    Erinn Hayes
    • Melanie Clayton
    • 2008–2009
    Nancy Lenehan
    Nancy Lenehan
    • Angela Clayton
    • 2008–2009
    Kurtwood Smith
    Kurtwood Smith
    • Dick Clayton
    • 2008–2009
    Scott Beehner
    Scott Beehner
    • Steve
    • 2008–2009
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    Jessica St. Clair
    • Sarah
    • 2008–2009
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    • Adam
    • 2008–2009
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    • 2008–2009
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    • David
    • 2008–2009
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    • 2008–2009
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    Brooke Nevin
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    • 2008–2009
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    • 2008–2009
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    • 2008
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    • 2008–2009
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    • Reverend Lowell
    • 2008
    Ken Jeong
    Ken Jeong
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    • 2008
    Brian Huskey
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    • Dr. Royce
    • 2008–2009
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      • Matt Tarses
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    2spooot69

    Poor Job

    Sorry folks, but this is, once again, a very bad attempt by Americans to remake brilliant comedies from other countries, and failing miserably. They have done this with a number of shows and it's getting irritating. While this isn't unfunny, the jokes aren't delivered well, with the exception of the father who is simply brilliant at delivering snappy laughs, and it seems to have been re-written for an American specific audience. If you haven't seen or heard of the original series, then you might enjoy this mildly, but otherwise I would recommend getting your hands on the British make. This is a mediocre comedy, with rehashed jokes, taken down a notch in class for a simpler audience. The sad thing is, this is the only version the mainstream audiences of Australia will see, like they did with The Office, Life on Mars and Kath & Kim.
    KUAlum26

    Quite funny,but...um,about the title?

    Poor,beleaguered SAm Briggs(Kyle Bornheimer,who seems to have been born with a 'I'm screwed!'face)is about to marry the lovely Melanie(Erinn HAyes),but has the dangerous task of trying to impress her parents(KUrtwood Smith and NAncy Lenehan,both great!)and seems to wear bad luck around his neck. EAch element of their impending nuptials becomes fraught with peril,all laying out traps for our intrepid hero.

    THis comedy has worked so far(At this writing,about twelve episodes deep). THe timing and reactions of all involved work well enough(Or better yet,they stay out of the way of the natural humor to develop)that this show has a true charm and appeal to it. I'm probably mincing details here,but I still cannot help but feel like naming a show "Worst Week" suggests that this show's running plot is a singular or finite problem. Since the mere nature of a TV series is,usually,to continue indefinitely,the naming of a show set around a singular worst week seems to present a bit of a problem. Or maybe that's just me.

    UNless there's been a revelation as to the time constraints of this show in a previous episode(or episodes)that I've not been cognizant of,I cannot help but feel like a show with the kind of genuinely funny quality and rich potential,the producers might want to change the title. Some suggestions: "Worst Weeks"? "Another BAd Week"? "ONe Bad DAy After Another"?

    Again,just suggestions. Good show,though!
    8Rick-56

    Better than the British version

    This is a rare example where the American version of a TV show is better than the British original. The original was merely frustrating in its Sisyphean contrivances whereas the American is more sweet-natured and the actors are more likable. I particularly loved the scene where a stunned budgie is mistaken for a growing erection in the hapless hero's pants while he watches his fiancée's sister breastfeeding – it's more complicated than that of course but still hilarious! The fiancée's father is played by Kurtwood Smith from Dead Poets' Society and many other good movies. Unfortunately Channel 10 in Australia gave up on the show after a few episodes because of poor ratings.
    10jammym-1

    A man with very bad luck plans to tell his girlfriend's parents that he wants to marry their daughter, and that she is carrying his child. Nothing seems to go right for him.

    I really didn't know much about the program before I watched it. I wasn't expecting much. I just finished watching the first episode of Worst Week and I'm still wiping the tears from my eyes. Yes, I laughed until I cried. This episode was one hilarious event after another.

    It was a cross between Meet the Parents and sometimes Weekend at Bernie's. The main character had the worst luck of anyone I have ever seen! I only worry that the premise might get old and become less funny episode after episode. I hope not.

    One great thing about this show is no laugh track! Yay!

    Don't miss this one! It's one in a million.
    10kafandiyev

    Don't mind the negativists... Just watch and enjoy and die from laughing...

    There are some bad critics about the serial but it's not bad at all...

    I should confess that it was beyond all of my expectations...

    Been a really while since I laughed and enjoyed a movie this much...

    Of course scenario contains some signs of meet the parents but it's just a more advanced and prolonged version... Basically a guy meet's girls family story but contains many many original moments... which I think should be respected... but beyond this it's already a nice serial...

    Not a masterpiece but I a very very good serial to spend nice time...

    I'd advise it to all who haven't enjoy a comedy and haven't laugh so much since a long time like me...

    Just watch it and you'll not loose anything... you'll just have fun!..

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    • Release date
      • September 22, 2008 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Peklenski teden
    • Production companies
      • Hat Trick Productions
      • Universal Media Studios (UMS)
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      • 1.78 : 1

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