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Z Rock
SERIES: IFC, Sunday 11:30p (30 minutes)

9.2 based on 7 reviews read critic reviews how did we calculate this? based on 9 votes read user comments rate this tv show

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Starring Paulie Z, David Z, Joey Cassata, Lynne Koplitz, Jay Oakerson, and Alison Becker

IFC brings its own real rock-band comedy with the Zo2 trio, who play the children's party circuit by day and rock music by night.

GENRE(S):	Comedy, Music
CREATED BY:	Mark Farrell Mark Efman Andrew Gottlieb
FIRST AIR DATE:	August 24, 2008

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80

Hollywood Reporter Ray Richmond

IFC's new 10-episode, late-night original comedy Z Rock is effortlessly, genuinely hilarious.

70

Variety Brian Lowry

The absurdity of watching the band engage in an escalating feud with a rival trio of kid performers is genuinely chuckleworthy, and the series' rough edges seem well suited to its latenight IFC berth.

70

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Rob Owen

There's definitely some amusing moments but the show will have limited appeal.

60

Los Angeles Times Robert Lloyd

Their TV show, which might make the band more famous than its music, is lightweight, sometimes flat and sometimes embarrassing, with none of the deadpan brilliance of "Flight of the Conchords" or the sophisticated sitcomedy of the late “The Chris Isaak Show.”

50

New York Post Linda Stasi

The band is gold as far as kiddie parties go, but more like copper on the after-dark circuit. The same can be said for the concept vs. the execution here.

50

The New York Times Mike Hale

The semi-improvised Z Rock has its moments, none of which can be described adequately here.

25

Newsday Diane Werts

Some amusing bits, but for every one of those, there are 10 misfires.

The average user rating for this tv show is 9.2 (out of 10) based on 9 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

James W. gave it an8:
Very interesting concept for a TV show, a rock band playing kid's parties during the day and playing the rock club at night. Some of the humor is hysterical but at times some of the humor wasn't too funny. Thought all of the special guests made the episodes more entertaining i.e. Gilbert Godfried, Dave Navarro, John Popper.

Nicole gave it a9:
Zrock is a great show! The episodes have only gotten better as the series has progressed and among those who've cought it also agree. and definitely check out ZO2 (the real band) too! they are amazing live!

Harry B. gave it a9:
The reviewers are clueless on this one. Z Rock makes me laugh as much or more than curb your Enthusiasm which I'm sure the reviewers love. Let the reviewers go blow Charlie Sheen and that unfunny drivel. Give me more FRESH R rated comedy like Z Rock anyday. F' all the reviewers who just don't 'Get it'.

Kim R. gave it a9:
Struggling musicians can so appreciate this show. Love it!

Bob S. gave it a10:
These guys are hilarious, and great musicians, I have seen them play at bars in New York, they rock!

Tiffany S gave it a10:
I love this show! And I have been a huge fan of the band ZO2 since 2004. But even if I wasn't and I saw adds for this show, I would watch it. It is right up my alley.

Ratso R. gave it a10:
Not politically correct but hilarious!

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