User Reviews

I hate sitcoms. The laugh tracks, the predictable plots and the endings with a neat little bow but this one seemed a little different. It genuinely made me laugh and I actually cared for the main character, Abishola. I really liked the pilot episode and excited for more.

Bob Hearts Abishola shows promise and may just be worth watching so long as the characters remain somewhat authentic and it doesn't collapse into the usual tired cliches.

There is the beginning of a hopefully long story here.

I came from Nigeria to Europe and this is so much representing of how hard Nigerians work to make a life life for them selfs and their families. It show the core of a Nigeria mother in great way but sometime seems very stereotypical but i am not mad at it. It is very funny and very representative, i hope y'all give a at least three episodes before you decide to quite.

I can't understand why all the bad reviews. This show is actually funny for a change. It's unlike the other predictable sitcoms that have pea brain, dysfunctional characters and the humor is from their stupidity. Also, the cast of characters in this show are all great and some are veterans from very successful shows (NCIS, Big Bang, etc). They have great comedic timing, especially the main characters.

First season was great! But now, Abishola has become overbearing and Bob lets her walk all over him, just to make her " happy". There is no "give" on her side. No interest in watching anymore.

I notice other folks are not as enthusiastic as I am about this show. Perhaps because I do not usually watch TV comedy. When I start I cannot get past the first 5 minutes of puerile violent sexist nonsense. This show offers some great characters with great humor. It makes me laugh out loud! Keep it going

This show stinks, and extremely overrated, it's not funny and it's just a mike and molly rip off

This show is revolutionary in that it shows characters from diverse backgrounds that are often under-represented in North American media. You can really tell that they're trying to develop complex and realistic characters, and they succeed a great deal of the time. However, these interesting and complex characters are forced to endure recycled sitcom plot lines that are often unoriginal and feel dated, making the series as a whole seem disjointed overall. There are definitely some laugh out loud moments, but for the majority of the episodes I'm left wishing that they would forgo the cheap laughs and canned laughter in favor of some more interesting story lines. It's still early days for this series, so I'm hoping that the writers finally realize the great potential of the characters they created.

Bob and Abishola's amazing on screen chemistry was pure comedic magic from their very opening scene together. This romantic sitcom may be 22 minutes per episode but it seemed like only a moment in time before it was abruptly over as the quick wit between veteran stand up comedian Billy Gardell, and actress Folake Olowofoyeku, made the half hour fly by far too quickly.

Bob owns his own sock manufacturing company and when he unexpectedly suffers a heart attack and ends up in the hospital cardiac ward his assigned nurse Abishola is just doing her job (taking care of Bob after his surgery) when Bob's heart goes a fluttering due to the overt attention he pays to Abishola and he falls instantly in love with her.

I can understand why there is an immediate on screen connection between sock manufacturer Bob and cardiac nurse Abishola, it is the same reason I have fallen for this sitcom. Not only are the two main characters interesting the supporting cast of Abishola's immediate family, her co-workers and commuter friends, and Bob's immediate family represent an eclectic cast that I am looking forward to seeing much more of for at least several more seasons. Just like we did with Mike and Molly who entertained us each week for several years when we were first introduced to them back in 2010.

This sitcom is here to stay and I say ignore any naysayers. I predict multiple Emmy's over multiple years. A perfect 10 out of 10

A refreshingly oddball comedy that gives a glimpse of hope to failing and unimaginative network TV . I love everything about Abishola and her peeps especially the laugh out loud Kemi , her best friend and omg aunt Olu , one of the funniest characters on TV! Bob's family though are awful, especially that annoying sister of his , I am glad that the show's focus is on the Abishola clan !

I started watching this show because of the sweet chemistry and romance between the leads, how they found love in spite of their vast differences, made all the more challenging with interfering family and friends. Two ordinary people in love, But, now that they're newly married they barely spend any time together! It's all about Kimi and Chic what's his name and tired unfunny jokes about sex between them. The appeal and charm of the show is fading fast. Can you please focus on the main characters?? This show was my one weekly ritual but it this trend continues, what a disappointment.

Finally a different kind of Comedy show! The actors are wonderful and the show is laugh out loud funny. Not the usual culture class comedy.

Loved the show! The leads show heart and sweetness. It does remind me a lot of the pilot for Mike and Molly. Here's hoping it doesn't do the same thing and make it a one character show. Mike and Molly was ruined by Molly taking over every scene.

I like this new series. I've been a fan of Billy Gardell for awhile now. M & M just cemented his line timing and sense of humor for me. It's got some good lines, some good jokes and very good timing on delivery of those jokes. I'm undecided on the aunt and uncle yet but I like Abishola and her son both. I even like her co-workers that she talks to about some of the Bob/husband/life things. Vernee Watson-Johnson is one of her co-workers and I've liked her since I saw her in Welcome Back Kotter. There are some strong actors in this show with good scripting and funny, endearing lines. The characters have a real quality about them and the actors are good enough to get you involved in the show.

As a white guy who's dated Nigerian women, some of these scenes ring true and are perfectly done. Others are absurd and would NEVER happen. Lack of authenticity is why I deducted three stars. This show obviously is appealing to an American Chuck Lorre fanbase who enjoys sappy happy stuff, authenticity be damned. The good parts first: Folake is a treasure - she's a phenomenal actress and does everything right, dead-on a perfect representative of a West African princess. Gina Yashere is both hilarious and is part of the writing team, so she gets a lot of credit. Bob is also quite good, but some of his interactions are among the most absurd. A white guy dating an African woman would never get away with half the confrontational stuff he gets away with. He's a good actor, but his character is alternately too weak to hang with an African woman or too confrontational and the Nigerian community would ostracize him for some of the nonsense. In general, the Nigerian cast is excellent, and a bit of a surprise considering how bad the acting is in most Nollywood films. Now for the bad: Any Nigerian woman of Folake's intelligence and beauty falling in love with a socks maker? Hahahaha, not in a milliion years. If there's one thing all Africans know about Nigerians, other than they're considered arrogant in general, is that the women are totally, and I mean totally into status and money. And yes, I dated both Yoruba and Igbo women, and had a great time with Oti, Abiola, Saadatu, Blessing et all, but there was no hope of my getting to second base with their families without some serious coin. Also, as a white guy, you'd better be a bit fit and fashionable, as West Africans always look their best, and Billy Gardell looks way too big-belly and unfashionably dressed to attract a hot African woman. Cute story, and I enjoy a lot of the humor and recognize some of the situations as on-target, but they picked the wrong white guy to play the part, as much as I like Gardell's acting. The scene where Bob gives Abi some socks and later Kemi looks them over and Bob wins Abi's heart is for a sappy American audience who knows nothing about Africa. For my part, that scene, although well-done, made me choke and almost turn it off. I won't belabor the point, and there's some fine situations and acting and I find some scenes really great, but too many that are absurd who knows the lay of the land.

I absolutely loved this show, the producers should definitely not be worried because all Nigerians are tuning in, we all love it!!!. its so funny and also represents our culture, Abishola is absolutely stunning. Its okay if others dont like it, its totally understandable, but we Nigerians are here for it,yasss

Both Abishola and her uncles arrogance and superior attitudes are distasteful. Don't know why the writers decided to highlight these traits.

I can't figure out why Bob fell in love with Abishola. She is mean to him, and especially a horrible controlling mother. She doesn't seem to have anything redeeming. The supporting characters are much more likable. There is nothing positive about their relationship. What is the draw for Bob? Hard to watch.

A love story with cultural nuances that are nowhere else on American television. Terrific acting delivers unique and refreshing humor.

Just finished episode 3, and i like it. There r more than just one or two laughs as some people say. I like the unconventional love story, which is not only funny but shows some serious aspect behind a bi racial love story. I really like to hear some nigerian language, which where i live u don't hear often. Lol Ginas character is so funny i love it. I guess there is some potential for growth and i hope the shows stays on a while. yaay. Nagode :).

I am sorry, I just cannot watch a sitcom where there is literally thunderous fake laughing blasted after EVERY line of dialogue. I just can't , obviously nobody is really laughing that hard at a sitcom this average, the idea that the network has to put on the laugh track like this to make US laugh is so absurd. The terrible laughing is just distracting and quite frankly makes it all LESS FUNNY than it normally would be, if that is even possible.

I don't understand what people hate so much about the show. I've watched every episode and laughed throughout the whole thing. The actors are genuine and talented. Comparing it to Carol's Second Act does it a great disservice. I stopped watching that horrid show but this one has me eagerly awaiting each new episode. My favorite actors are Abishola's friends but her aunt and uncle are a hoot as well. I have tears coming down from laughing at their dialogue!