This is really weird. I am a 50 yr old African American male that is in love with show. I like its diversity, not because of the ethnicity of its cast but because of the madness of its characters. They are all so extreme. It is refreshing to see the parents just as crazy as the kids (i.e. the episode where the mom chased the teacher around the school).To me the star is the little girl that plays Charlie. When I first started watching the show it was about a quarter into the 2nd season (in fact it was after the episode Charlie is two on Netflix). So I didn't know about the pilot episode until later. I am amazed at how well the toddler who plays Charlie reacts to her scenes. She smiles and talks on cue. Normally an actor her age is played by twins but the producers of the show took a chance with just one child. Because she is has the presence to pull it of. As she gets older I think the show will be that much better as long as parents remain crazy.
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rft7929 August 2011
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spongebobington24 April 2020Good Luck Charlie was a great show. Characters were well written, jokes actually made me laugh out loud lots of times. It was good to see a show that went back to just a family sitcom.
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JessicaJensen78912 April 2010I like it so far. I totally agree that it is refreshing to have a show that is just about a family and the funny things in their lives. I agree that it is along the lines of Full House or Step by Step or some other shows that hark back to my teen years. I like the fact that this show is not as over acted as most of the other Disney shows like Wizards or Suite Life or Sonny. The biggest issue I have is that the baby, Charlie, is supposed to be 9 months old, but is obviously more like 2 years old. I mean she is up running around and has hair longer than her oldest brother (played by Jason Dolley who does clueless so well). But, having an 8 month old myself, I can understand how it is easier for the show, an older child can do more and can do it on command, but I don't see why they don't just say the baby is 18 months instead of 9, that I would believe. Bridget Mendler is great as Teddy. I thought she was a huge boon to Wizards and I was quite sad to see her leave, but I guess she couldn't do both. She is very real as a teenage girl trying to be the responsible child in the family, yet still have fun with friends and boys. The casting of the parents is great. I really like the mom. It is possible that I enjoy the show partially because I can relate to her. I really enjoyed the part in the pilot where Charlie dumps a plate of bananas on her own head and later Teddy asks her why they had to have another baby and she answers, "Because 3 kids was just too easy, 3 is for quitters!" The one character that is sort of just OK is Gabe the youngest until Charlie came along, who is feeling a bit neglected and jealous. Unfortunately so far he could be lifted out and the show would be just as good, at least from what I have seen so far. The writers really need to put more into him, otherwise he is just filler. I know that Bridget and Jason's characters get more screen time/lines because they are the ones people already like from previous Disney shows, but that is what the draw is, they should still try to make him stand on his own. Only 2 episodes have aired so far, so maybe they will and they are just drawing in an audience.
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I actually quite enjoy this TV show. It's not your typical cheesy, little kid directed show on Disney. As said before the kids are just ordinary kids, with ordinary problems. They aren't wizards, or pop stars, or actor's on a TV sketch show. It follows a family's everyday life, brought in with a "suprise" little baby, 6 month old Charlotte or Charlie for short. It shows both parents working as most families do. It's more realistic and most teens can relate to. And the audience of which it is directed towards is more of the older teenage group, like myself, 17. Instead of "Hannah Montana", "Wizards of Waverly Place", "Sonny with a Chance" or "JONAS" which has teenage problems, but more directed at the pre-teen audience who still have a huge imagination. Overall the jokes are quite funny, and there is minimum cheesy moments. All the actors, are amazing. And the youngest, Mia, they put in her situations, that a normal baby would experience. I think this show could go far. It almost relates to "Full House" without the corny moments and music. Don't judge because it is Disney, I honestly believe people would enjoy this show, whole families indeed. Don't get me wrong I enjoy the shows that are directed at a younger audience, but sometimes they do get a little corny! :)
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We recently got cable again and had been pretty much disappointed in entertainment for kids.UNTIL. "Good Luck Charlie" even has us parents sucked into the show! We all sit and watch and there are no negative notions for kids to learn! Beautiful family show that has them all working together and being, parents, siblings and friends.
Love how the entire family video documents for baby Charlie.. Such a cute idea!
All the kids are great actors as well as the parents on the show.. fun for the whole family and highly recommend for your family too!
We need more "Good Luck Charlie" for the television viewing world. -
TheMysteriousReviewer30 June 2023The 2010s was just the time Disney sitcoms have been getting progressively worse. But at least this is one of the very few live action stuff from Disney Channel during the time that's pretty good. Good Luck Charlie is one of the very few live action stuff in recent years that's I can call an enjoyable series. Although the series does share the issues with most of the sitcoms at first with stale jokes and Amy being an entitled mom character, at least it actually does put effort on the premise that offers a nice story and at least some of the characters having good development. But what really makes it a good series to watch is that the heart comes to the right place. Sure some of the character arcs do seem generic, but others is what would present family and friendship values, especially when we get to the last two seasons of the series. Since this is a show that would have this kind of tone, I'd say that it's a good series to watch as a family. But kids will mostly love this one. Normally for most of them that are either average or just complete cringe, but I can say that this is one of the better Disney sitcoms.
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hendrika-19 December 2010Seriously this show is awesome! It IS a Disney channel show, so you have to take that under consideration. But that aside this show rocks. It's about something normal -- a real family. One that has it's own normal problems and day to day activities. No one is a wizard, has a secret double life, is famous, lives on a boat or in a hotel, has psychic powers...etc. It brings me back to the days of Even Stevens and Lizzie Mcguire! There's nothing wrong with all the other Disney shows, they are fun, but it's nice to have a break and watch something normal for a change. The writing is pretty good too, it's hilarious and I think they got the cast just right. Every one of those actors bring something different to the show. Leigh Allyn Baker is one of the best on this show too...she makes her character hilarious!! Her and Eric Allen Kramer make a believable parent set and their conversations between them and the kids on the show are completely believable as parents to kids. I was watching an episode last night where there was a conversation between Teddy and her Mom and it was just hilarious because I've practically had the same convo with my own mom. Bridget Medler is great, I'm glad they gave her this show, she does a great job. The little brother Bradley Steven Perry -- I can see him going places he does well! Also I lovee the little girl that plays Charlie - Mia Talerico, she's adorable!! I'm glad Jason Dolley is still on my TV screen and that he's on a show that is actually good! Although I do wonder why they always give him the kind of "stupid" kid roles. Although his character PJ isn't THAT stupid but he's still got those qualities that Jason always plays. I don't know i'd just like to see Jason in something a little different, it's been a while. But i'm so glad he's on this show!!
I could go on and on but overall, if you can get it in your head that is is a Disney channel produced show and you take that into consideration when you are watching, then I think you will really enjoy this show for what it is. Smart, witty, sweet, and just fun for everyone! My own mom loves this show she think's it's hilarious, and she is 47! -
Alexgargiulo9822 July 2013For a long time now, Disney Channel has been bad. Bad writers, directors, and worst of all, actors. This show manages to defy that rule, and comparatively speaking, is wonderful.
I will be spending this review talking about what the show has done right, rather than why I enjoy it.
The characters are much more believable than any other Disney show. While they remain funny, they also seem like they could be people you'd find in real life, and you enjoy TV much more when you don't find yourself constantly questioning the characters existence. For example, many Disney shows use the "Dumb character" gag, but feel the need to play him up as the worlds STUPIDEST PERSON. This show has a slower character, but he still remains funny, bearable, and plot relevant. Basically, he can still have good one liners while still being likable as a character. The leading girl (Older) is good too, she isn't played as the super popular or unpopular girl like most Disney shows do, you feel she's somewhere in the middle of the social chain. She actual acts like a teenage girl, not a boy obsessed monster, or super-nerd. She goes through normal teenage issues and the few serious plots are well handled. The parents are done the best. THEY ARE ACTUALLY PLAYED AS COMPITANT PARENTS. That is my biggest issue with Disney parents, they are always either never there, or incompetent at their job as parent. The parents in GLC are stern, but understanding at times, they actually seem like good parents. They even manage to be funny at times. Charlie and Toby are cute, and to be honest, I could care less for the other, unmentioned son.
The comedy isn't based around laugh tracks and overacting, or funny accents, or goofy unrealistic situations like EVERY OTHER Disney SHOW. The comedy come from character interactions in realistically funny situations, which is the same type of comedy that made Arrested Development the amazing show it is. Obviously GLC is nothing compared to the genius of AD, but the comedy is good enough to be reminiscent of the show, which is shocking.
All-in-all, the acting is decent, the comedy is shockingly decent, and the characters are good. This is the best show currently on Disney. -
amazurek85636 February 2011I have to say personally, this is the best comedy sitcom I've seen on TV in years. I've been a fan of Seinfeld, Cheers, etc., and haven't really found a show I really liked until GLC. This is a sitcom that TV has been missing for years. It really should be on network TV, but that's not so important these days. It has really good scripts, the characters are great, and I hope this show continues for years to come. It is not only the best show on the Disney Channel, but to me, it's the best sitcom on TV period. I'm glad Disney accepted this show, and also renewed it for a second season. This is a great family sitcom, something both kids and adults can enjoy. I do not understand anyone who wouldn't like this show.
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bkoganbing19 April 2010It had to happen eventually, the Magic Kingdom deciding for its next situation teen comedy to team wholesome teens with the greatest scene stealers of all, babies. The star of this show is a six month old Charlotte aka Charlie Duncan who is crawling her way to trouble on every show I've seen so far.
Their are three kids in the Duncan family already, three roughly in the age group of the Wizards Of Waverly Place teens played by Jason Dolley, Bradley Steven Perry and Brigid Mendler. Naturally the arrival of a lovable little sister has imposed new responsibilities on the older kids that kind of cramp their teen styles.
Babies are the hardest of course to direct, but are natural scene stealers because they have not developed any inhibitions. Little Charlie will evade one or more of the family for a second or two and get herself into all kinds of mischief. It's a can't miss formula for the Disney Studio.
Good Luck Charlie is not a bad show and I'm sure it will get its average three year run and develop a two new Disney teen stars and in the case of Jason Dolley keep his career going in The Magic Kingdom for a bit longer. -
heavenawaitsjh4 December 2011I find good luck charlie to be a very cute and funny show. The show has a mom(Amy Duncan) a dad(Bob Duncan), and their four kids. There is the oldest son(PJ Duncan)who is dimwitted which makes him hilarious at times, the second child who is their daughter(Teddy Duncan)who is a bit of a goody good, the youngest son(Gabe Duncan) who I find very annoying, and of course the child who the story revolves around, their daughter the youngest of all(Charlie Duncan)who is very cute and very funny! The TV show is very entertaining, but in the movie Good Luck Charlie It's Christmas Amy Duncan reveals that she is pregnant and in my opinion if she has another child it will ruin the point of the show which is CHARLIE.Teddy makes recordings of their lives for the future Charlie to watch which brings you the name of the show, because at the end of every recording she wishes Charlie good luck. So if another baby comes into it will Teddy start recording videos for it. The show will be destroyed if another child comes into it, Good Luck Disney Channel!
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lpape-7839319 July 2020This show is so amazing. It's funny, cute, and nostalgic. I rewatch episodes sometimes because they're really good. The cast is super good, and the lines are hilarious. It's so entertaining and I would've loved to see a sequel come out called "Thank You Teddy" where Charlie uses Teddy's video diaries to help her in life. Very good show. Definitely recommend.
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nccagrachanin22 August 2013Good Luck Charlie I started watching when it came on. The show has changed a lot. They have grown on the show a lot and you can tell that. Right now I think the show has nothing else to do because Charlie is getting older. And they had Toby, which I think is not a cute baby. Anyway, I think there is nothing else. The show had it's run but I think it's time for it to come to an end. A HAPPY ENDING! What do you guys want the ending to be? Also Beau is okay on the show, but better then Spencer, hbu? Well, what do you guys think? Tell me today. I want to know what you guys think. You can follow Good Luck Charlie on Twitter. Thanks every body.
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regrunion9 April 2010I find it difficult to watch any show with a laugh track, but this one is particularly annoying because the lines proceeding each loud hearty laugh are not even jokes. I guess it is more cost effective for ABC/Disney to hire engineers to insert laugh tracks than hire writers who can write decent material.
The characters and situations are stock Disney channel fare, and the target audience is already well-conditioned to recognize these characters and thoroughly anticipate each plot line, so all that's left is to direct them when to laugh by inserting a laugh track after pretty much every single line of dialog. -
I've watched so many Disney shows, but this particular show I found it very different. I love all the Duncan's family characters, and kudos to the actors who played this characters very well. The plot as well entertaining as each episode were like uncovering a new eccentric. The parents were wild and crazy, so as the kids. So, don't expect normal when you are watching this show. Good Luck, Charlie
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sad-eyed-angel19 October 2011I'm hardly exaggerating if I say this is the best show to come out of Disney Channel in at least five years. This show brings us back to the good ol' days of Lizzie McGuire when your mom would sit and watch an episode with you because it was a cute show that managed to provide a lesson without shoving it down the viewer's throat. Then came the era of the suite life, hannah montana, wizards of waverly place, and the creme de la crap, shake it up. These are more shows your mom rolls her eyes when she sees you watching them and after a while you start feeling embarrassed about it too. These shows mostly were all cute when they started out but as they progressed they got stupider and stupider. It's because these shows all have a gimmick, a shtick they need to make them work and ensue crazy plot lines, usually which involves someone trying to be famous.
The buck stops with Good Luck Charlie because the closest thing they have to a gimmick is that they have a baby sister. It's like on some shows like Fresh Prince, Malcolm in the Middle, Family Matters they have a surprise baby when they run out of ideas, GLC makes an entire show out of that. And it works, for a lotta different reasons:
IT'S A FAMILY SHOW. This might not seem that important but in terms of Disney Channel over the last few years it's a big improvement. Every show has families but they rarely interact and everyone is off doing their own thing. But GLC is about a family and everyone has equal story lines and all their plots all involve each other. Next to that, every member of the family is likable and believable. The main character Teddy is a goody-goody who loves her family, her older brother is stupid but sweet, her little brother is a prankster, her mom thinks a bit much of herself and their dad is a goofball. Every member of the family you could believe is a real person.
The supporting characters have lives of their own! Again, this doesn't seem like a big deal, but Disney Channel has gotten reallllly lazy. In not one, but two of their shows when they got tired of not explaining why the best friend was always at the star's house, they had the bestie move in with the star! To do this on one show is pushing it. When you do it on two, it's pathetic. But we see Teddy's best friend Ivy's parents, she has a family and a house and we see them semi-regularly! Again, it goes back to Lizzie McGuire days when we would see Miranda and Gordo's parents occasionally enough to know they existed. We even see Teddy's boyfriend's parents. It's not the biggest of deals but when they acknowledge that the supporting characters don't go sit in storage lockers when they leave the Duncan house it says something about the show.
It doesn't take place in California. Again this is my personal preference but when they have a show that doesn't take place in California (or New York but it's not the same, New York at least has weather) but this show takes place in Colorado! That means they can have mountains and snow and other things most shows on Disney are too lazy to touch.
Bottom line, it's a great show and just what the doctor ordered on Disney Channel. It's an innocent enough family show that a family can watch it together without the parents feeling like morons and if they have older kids reminisce about Lizzie McGuire. Home run, Disney Channel! And its about time!! -
Mell_bell_ily20 May 2011I'm glad Disney finally made a realistic TV show. It's just a family. Not wizards, or rock stars, or stars of a comedy show, or 7-year-olds who can build anything they want, or 13-year-olds who are on a dance show, it's just real. It's relatable, and although the acting and script are mediocre, it's cute. And, sometimes it can get a little cliché with the whole "one sibling is afraid of the dentist and the other one ends up breaking their tooth" thing, but it's fairly easy to get past that. Sometimes, the jokes are a bit cheesy and makes you wonder why any human-being would find that funny, it's Disney. Allllllllll Disney shows are like that. The only reason I took away a star, is because of the cheesy-cliché-ness. But, 9/10 stars is pretty good anyhow.
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camiandvali12 March 2011If your looking for a new, funny TV show to watch with your family, DisneyChannel has a winner in Good Luck Charlie. My entire family enjoys this show, from my 40 yr old mom, to my 8 yr old sister, to my 17 yr old sister, to me (thirteen yrs old). The show is about the Duncan family, an average family with two sons: P.J played by Jason Dolley and Gabe played by Bradley Perry and two daughters: baby Charlotte a.k.a Charlie played by Mia Talerico and teenager Teddy played by Bridgit Mendler, and two parents Bob played by Erik Allen Kramer and Amy played Leigh Allyn Baker.It is about the whole family adjusting to life with their new arrival. They are an average-looking, relatable family. The jokes are fresh and funny, and "awwwww"ing at little Charlie never gets old.
There aren't many supporting characters except for Teddy's sassy best friend Ivy (played by Raven Goodwin) and P.J's best friend and fellow band mate Emmett(Played by Micah Williams).
Its very charming how big sister Teddy makes a video diary for her baby sister, ending each entry with "Good Luck Charlie!".
A great show, I recommend it for anyone wanting a great show for all ages. -
ShiekJ112 June 2011I really enjoy watching new episodes of this show (although the re-runs are done to death to where I am sick of watching it).
This is not one of those shows that will ever be anyone's "all time favorites," like the Cosby Show, Family Matters, Dick Van Dyke, etc. But it is a show that one can sit there and just have fun with, as you can tell that the cast is having fun with their roles. No one takes their characters too seriously, and have no fun spoofing even their own character's personalities.
It's a show to watch with the family, a show that a parent can be comfortable with their children watching the re-runs while they are making dinner, (unlike certain episodes of similarly targeted shows such as Hanna Montana and iCarly).
Although, I would recommend that Disney limit the amount of re-runs they play of this show, so that they don't continue to burn out their audience. -
psolli13 October 2010Finally a show that isn't a pain to watch with your kids, but entertains to all ages.
The story line is futuristic, and projects something we all would like to do: give advice to everybody who isn't as experienced as us. A great watch and awesome family show.
The future looks great for a show like this, as it is different, enjoyable and combines good acting with great writing.
Cute characters combined with good laughter always makes room for a great evening of fun with the family.
I am really looking forward to more of the story, and see where the writers can take the show. -
cleancutmatt14 February 2014I didn't like good luck Charlie when I first saw it. The intractability of my older brother to always watch Disney made it so it was on. With the writing I was won over! My favorite moment from the show was where PJ has a concert and needs a guitar playing replacement. His dad volunteers and says "I'm back!" PJ says, "it's for just one gig", "his dad says, "for one night only!". ("Teddy Rebounds" Season 1).
I also grew to like the show's screen play techniques.I think efforts to not have infant parent on t.v or showing the interaction (zeroing in on lines), not to have the scene show both characters together (this would create too lasting a bond between the actors in the mind of the viewer.) I think Good Luck Charlie pioneered this. -
noivern-965752 September 2018When I was younger and this show was still airing I remembered not likeing it a lot but had fun while watching it. It was fun to sit down and watch the show.
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bradyeliff23 June 2022This show is extremely funny. It has the perfect mix of ages- middle aged, seniors, young adults, teens, and kids. Every character has funny moments, such as when Gabe makes fun of mom Amy's speech after her teeth are knocked out. Gabe and Mrs Dabney's rivalry is hilarious, especially when his new girlfriend is Lauren, his rival's granddaughter. Teddy's plots are average teen plots- no magic, no talking dog, no twin tornadoes at the Tipton, etc. The setting is incorporated into the plot several times, such as when a blizzard comes through. Overall a great show, and I havent even said a word about Spencer. Good Luck, Charlie.
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sophiastmt12 February 2021It is very weird that i am 25 years old and i really enjoy this show. Charlie is the cuttiest baby i have ever seen.
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cobra-cai10 September 2013Where to start? I am seriously disappointed with the show. Poor role models for kids, especially for teen girls, irritating adults, annoying music and "laugh track" recording. The worst part for me was having teenage "Teddy Duncan" get back together with her lying, cheating boyfriend. What kind of message does that send to tween girls? Come on, Disney Channel. And one episode had her fantasizing about 3 different boys. Inappropriate! I don't care for her father "Bob" either. He comes off as grumpy and arrogant. "Amy Duncan" is one of the bright spots for me. Drama queen, diva, but funny. I love the babies, they're awfully cute, especially "Charlie." And I like the storyline, big sister making video diaries for little sister. So some bright spots but I'm still disappointed overall.