This show never took itself too seriously. I think season three will be it's last, but it ended on a good note with a sweet finale. Every episode is raunchy, fun, and witty. I know the show got a ton of hate for being on TV Land (a "wholesome" network), but I'm glad they took a risk with Teachers and kept it up. Maybe it should have belonged on Comedy Central. There's probably never going to be anything like it on tv again.
75 Reviews
Gallows humor
bethzarling22 August 2017
I guess I have a juvenile, black sense of humor because I think this show is hilarious. I have been both a high school and middle school teacher and currently am a middle school counselor. There are some spot on moments to this show. There is some exaggeration, but anyone's day to day work life in schools would be boring without editing out the meetings, paperwork, etc. I guess I have just had the fabulous luck of working with funny, sometimes inappropriate (never in front of kids) people. I feel bad for the people who work with the boring teachers who wrote these reviews.
Absolutely Hilarious
as_williams23 November 2017
This show is literally one of the funniest shows on television. My wife is a teacher and Teachers basically crushes it with the personalities she works with. Can not recommend it more highly. It's a fantastic show. It really picks up in Season 2 and just kills it with every successive episode. Check it out.
Teachers, like us, think it's hilarious
tim_doran198131 March 2019
To everyone getting bent out shape about jokes on this show - "Lighten up, Francis!". It is a comedy TV show, not a documentary. Wife and I have both taught elementary and middle school and find the show funny. Think Always Sunny in Philly + scrubs in a school setting. It is edgy and clever without taking itself too seriously. Characters are exaggerations of flawed people but still manage to be likable and relatable. Gets funnier the longer you watch so don't give up if not blown away by the pilot.
Hilarious
jwernicki-6931130 April 2019
As a teacher I did find this hilarious. Everyone has probably encountered a real staff member similar to each teacher (not the extremes, but they're there). It's a raunchy comedy for sure, so obviously not ok for kids. Are they role model teachers? Absolutely not, but it is funny and the teacher's lounge conversations crack me up.
It's okay to laugh...
momontherandom21 June 2018
I'm a teacher and I think this is funny. There are so many things that they say that I'm sure many teachers actually feel. The "politics" behind public education are shameful, and these ladies highlight some of those ideas. Is it the most realistic show- not by a mile- but that's why it's funny. It makes me think of Kids in the Hall or Baroness von Sketch Show.
A bit like if a bunch of 13 year old on the verge of drop out wrote this show while high on something.
elsadebarros18 March 2016
A walking insult to teachers, schools, students, parents and viewers of the show. Anyone really. It's beyond bad.
Obviously written, directed and produced by people who have not been in a classroom since their own childhood and have a more than juvenile sense of humor to say the least. A bit like if a bunch of 13 year old on the verge of drop out wrote this show while high on something.
This feels like a long bad painful sketch hat no one knows how to end.
And I feel really mad at the missed opportunity to do something really interesting and intelligently funny about teachers: after all there are so many shows about law enforcement, doctors and so on that it would be exciting to have the equivalent for teachers. It feels as if these particular profession is treated with ridicule and disrespect instead of the real interest it deserves. After all, it's only one of the most important profession in anyone's life, we all entrust our kids to teachers, they shape the mind of all of us. Why indeed take the time to really research what is going on in schools, with the immense reservoir of real funny anecdotes that any teacher knows and experiences? It's so much more fun to have a set of tired old jokes to offer.
Please... put this show out of its misery.
Obviously written, directed and produced by people who have not been in a classroom since their own childhood and have a more than juvenile sense of humor to say the least. A bit like if a bunch of 13 year old on the verge of drop out wrote this show while high on something.
This feels like a long bad painful sketch hat no one knows how to end.
And I feel really mad at the missed opportunity to do something really interesting and intelligently funny about teachers: after all there are so many shows about law enforcement, doctors and so on that it would be exciting to have the equivalent for teachers. It feels as if these particular profession is treated with ridicule and disrespect instead of the real interest it deserves. After all, it's only one of the most important profession in anyone's life, we all entrust our kids to teachers, they shape the mind of all of us. Why indeed take the time to really research what is going on in schools, with the immense reservoir of real funny anecdotes that any teacher knows and experiences? It's so much more fun to have a set of tired old jokes to offer.
Please... put this show out of its misery.
LOVE, LOVE , LOVE IT!!
anouk-0997012 November 2018
This show is B.R.I.L.J.A.N.T.! Coming from a Dutch a teacher with a sense of humor ;-)
To the other teachting critics : it is comedy: not a documentary. Everything is so exaggerated over the top and (politically) incorrect.
I LOVE IT! I recognise every stereoype teacher in my team.
Love the perfect cast, wonderful script and the music is so wel done. I love it. Not for the faint of heart . I love it .
Must watch
chilindude-246-9471938 June 2018
Worst 'comedy' I've ever encountered.
sapphireroselove-x24 February 2017
I have never watched something so awful in my life. Nowhere near funny. I would definitely not under any circumstances recommend. Absolutely terrible, if I could give it 0 stars I would. The jokes are not funny, they are weak (at best) and just pathetic. The storyline is not as bad as the jokes but still awful. I hope they don't subject us to another season of this.
I love it!!!
vegasraiders25 July 2018
Rough start but it gets better
maricela_mari14 March 2016
I gotta say the pilot was a doozie. I can see why so many parents, teachers, and other viewers were turned off from the pilot. The teachers really weren't likable enough to warrant another episode viewing.
Did the pilot lightly poke fun of teachers, students, and parents? No,the teachers and kids were spewing very pointed, specific dialogue that jabbed and stabbed. The dialogue alone was a sign that this was no haphazardly put-together pilot but unfortunately the comedy was kind of neglected.The rather cruel and dramatic tone obscured smart observations like how the cell phone culture is killing the good Samaritan in people. The plotting was predictable and the hot for dad teacher is a cringe-worthy character. A Freudian slippin', tongue-tied, snorting teacher is cheap comedy. Revenge of the Nerds wants their horrible cred back!
As much as I couldn't stand the pilot, I truly loved episode 9 (except for Ms. Bennigan. That woman grows on you like moss.) The acting was great as always, there were many double entendres and puns, and also plenty of unpredictable moments involving the likes of a granola bar, a mild case of stranger danger and the rather unlikeable Ms.Snap. The pop-culture obsessed, vapid teacher had a moment of teaching waywardness that was truly hilarious. The cluelessness wasn't cruel and the child actor was awesome. The Miracle Worker couldn't have been lampooned any better.
Episode 9 is what I initially hoped for in the series. Basically MOST of the comedy cruelty was exacted on the teachers themselves and not towards each other or the students. These teachers, however horrible they may be as educators, had heart in this episode and I hope the next episode shows it, too.
Did the pilot lightly poke fun of teachers, students, and parents? No,the teachers and kids were spewing very pointed, specific dialogue that jabbed and stabbed. The dialogue alone was a sign that this was no haphazardly put-together pilot but unfortunately the comedy was kind of neglected.The rather cruel and dramatic tone obscured smart observations like how the cell phone culture is killing the good Samaritan in people. The plotting was predictable and the hot for dad teacher is a cringe-worthy character. A Freudian slippin', tongue-tied, snorting teacher is cheap comedy. Revenge of the Nerds wants their horrible cred back!
As much as I couldn't stand the pilot, I truly loved episode 9 (except for Ms. Bennigan. That woman grows on you like moss.) The acting was great as always, there were many double entendres and puns, and also plenty of unpredictable moments involving the likes of a granola bar, a mild case of stranger danger and the rather unlikeable Ms.Snap. The pop-culture obsessed, vapid teacher had a moment of teaching waywardness that was truly hilarious. The cluelessness wasn't cruel and the child actor was awesome. The Miracle Worker couldn't have been lampooned any better.
Episode 9 is what I initially hoped for in the series. Basically MOST of the comedy cruelty was exacted on the teachers themselves and not towards each other or the students. These teachers, however horrible they may be as educators, had heart in this episode and I hope the next episode shows it, too.
AWE-FULL The Writers Used Every Cliché In Existence
theflock-3178725 February 2016
I only watched episode one.
I expected to see a comedy, with a little real life tossed in.
What I saw instead, was the the raunchy thing they made. They have ruined the title ; That title could have been used for an excellent television show that could have ran as long as Seinfeld.
These very bad writers made use of every black joke, polish joke, gay joke, bad decision ; JUST EVERY Cliché IN THE BOOK, (And they did all that in just the first episode.).
WOW, Was it AWE-FULL ; What a waste of film. What a waste of a great name for a television show, also.
I got very angry when I saw a television commercial calling this a run away hit ; So I took the trouble to go and find the top place I could find to criticize it ; That place would be I.M.D.B..
I expected to see a comedy, with a little real life tossed in.
What I saw instead, was the the raunchy thing they made. They have ruined the title ; That title could have been used for an excellent television show that could have ran as long as Seinfeld.
These very bad writers made use of every black joke, polish joke, gay joke, bad decision ; JUST EVERY Cliché IN THE BOOK, (And they did all that in just the first episode.).
WOW, Was it AWE-FULL ; What a waste of film. What a waste of a great name for a television show, also.
I got very angry when I saw a television commercial calling this a run away hit ; So I took the trouble to go and find the top place I could find to criticize it ; That place would be I.M.D.B..
Ignore the bigoted evangelical "Moms"
ericremme22 November 2018
Actually a really funny and smart show with a unique perspective. The hate group known as one million moms is responsible for the slanderous reviews. This show is one of the only ones created, written, and acted by women. It's six female comedians from Chicago that came up with this and they did a fantastic job. Not all of the jokes land but most do and they are hilarious. The storylines in each episode are clever and had me interested.
Fantastic series and I miss it
Tucsonmom8 July 2019
actually really funny
cassielortega7 March 2016
I think this show is one of the ones that people either love or hate. I definitely love it! I catch myself laughing out loud all the time! It took me about 2 or 3 episodes to get hooked, but now I can't stop. People totally talk bad about the show, but I don't think they give a good chance to grow on them. But maybe it's not just sense of humor, which is totally fine too. The funniest characters are in my opinion the little blonde girl and her obsession with hot dad and her best friend. I really really hope that there is a season 2 because it's my new favorite current show on TV!
Anyways, my advice for everyone would be to give it a chance at least, because it's an easy show to dismiss, but definitely worth a spot on your DVR!
Anyways, my advice for everyone would be to give it a chance at least, because it's an easy show to dismiss, but definitely worth a spot on your DVR!
Maybe not the best show but...
nattyrf5112 March 2016
There were moments where I was mortified watching this show but while the show is morbid & a bit nuts, if you've ever spent time around teachers you'd also know the show is pretty accurate.
Before I was married I worked as a teacher's aid (while getting my teaching degree, before I decided to take another reoute) & about 70% of my friends are still teachers.
I've heard & seen way worst things than anything seen on this show. While I did cringe often, I also laughed as I recognized many of the characters in real life teachers.
I know no one really wants to admit to this sort of debauchery around children & moms every where would rather believe this stuff doesn't happen but boy I could share some true stories about why I decided not to teach & non of them had anything to do with kids.
Ask your kids lots of questions about school, you'd be surprised...
Before I was married I worked as a teacher's aid (while getting my teaching degree, before I decided to take another reoute) & about 70% of my friends are still teachers.
I've heard & seen way worst things than anything seen on this show. While I did cringe often, I also laughed as I recognized many of the characters in real life teachers.
I know no one really wants to admit to this sort of debauchery around children & moms every where would rather believe this stuff doesn't happen but boy I could share some true stories about why I decided not to teach & non of them had anything to do with kids.
Ask your kids lots of questions about school, you'd be surprised...
An insult to all teachers!
kmaiorino3 February 2016
Warning: Spoilers
My husband and I totally lost interest after about 10 minutes. 15 minutes tops. We didn't finish watching the pilot episode. My husband said it would be better if they just acted crazy away from the kids and acted like they actually liked kids. We found it ridiculous! We will be very surprised if it lasts more than 1 season (if that long). We especially found the bullying part in the pilot episode with the kids yelling S.T.A.B very inappropriate. It was meant to be funny but no. The teacher idea of it was good since there is not a teacher show but that's about it. I am not a teacher but have a lot of respect for them. I know that shows that portray cops, firemen etc. are not totally accurate but the way teachers are portrayed in this show is not comical and just way off. I'm sure teachers discuss personal things in the teacher's lounge but talking about their personal life in front of their young students is just not funny. They should keep the craziness among the teachers. That would improve the show a little bit. I love the TV Land channel. I hope the network drops this show and gets another one with better writers and better acting.
HILARIOUS
dave-85909-8602727 July 2018
I see a lot of negative reviews but holy crap, this series is hilarious. It's crass, vulgar, bizarre and yet it is so fresh and hilarious. The way the "Katies" interact on screen is classic comedy. They are all messed up but do not even know it.
It's not that bad... Just relax.
chrisgosline7 May 2018
Ok people. This is not a documentary, it's a comedy. The intention of a comedy is to use exaggerations to make you laugh. This show obviously exaggerated the worst aspects of certain people in this profession and is in no way intended to accurately represent the profession. How boring would it be to watch a show about people of any profession who were not flawed and executed every aspect of their job free of error. I personally find the lack of political correctness and sophistication is the joke-telling refreshing and appealing. Just relax and allow yourself to enjoy something for God's sake.
don't bother
thegiant-9506128 January 2016
1 out of 10...being the number of times I laughed watching the first episode.
reviewer 'jenniferlb' is obviously connected with the show giving it 10/10 and comments like 'characters are immersed in their own flaws, yet somehow remain oblivious to them' and 'each character has a way of making you feel like you know them, yet they still surprise you'
give me a break.
how about more like: this is supposed to be a comedy YET it is completely unfunny, or there are 6 teachers in the cast YET none of them are male?, or these characters are supposed to be teachers YET don't care at all for their kids.
to sum up:
poor casting
poor writing
poor execution of 'jokes'
the kids are actually the best characters, and they weren't even trying to be.
reviewer 'jenniferlb' is obviously connected with the show giving it 10/10 and comments like 'characters are immersed in their own flaws, yet somehow remain oblivious to them' and 'each character has a way of making you feel like you know them, yet they still surprise you'
give me a break.
how about more like: this is supposed to be a comedy YET it is completely unfunny, or there are 6 teachers in the cast YET none of them are male?, or these characters are supposed to be teachers YET don't care at all for their kids.
to sum up:
poor casting
poor writing
poor execution of 'jokes'
the kids are actually the best characters, and they weren't even trying to be.
Great Show (except episode 1)
martyup-949-8393121 November 2017
This is a very funny show. You may know that One Million Moms has set an agenda against this show which is why you see all the one star reviews.
I am a teacher and I think this show is hysterical. Is it realistic, no. Does it offend me? No. I am smart enough to realize that this is a comedy, a farce Every character is an exaggeration and the actors do a great job.
I am a teacher and I think this show is hysterical. Is it realistic, no. Does it offend me? No. I am smart enough to realize that this is a comedy, a farce Every character is an exaggeration and the actors do a great job.
So many haters...
andrew_tai26 November 2017
If you watch the show as a woman's version of Workaholics with ridiculous antics in unrealistic situations, it's a good show. Maybe people were expecting a true depiction of real teacher's problems at school and social commentary, blah blah. What happened to good ole' raunchy fun? Certainly doesn't deserve anything under a 5.
Chill the F down
pnkrosey2 February 2018
People hating on the show need to chill. I think it's hilarious. I can't wait for the next season. This show isn't supposed to insult teachers. Just like 'Reno 911' weren't trying to insult police officers of Reno or 'The office' weren't trying to insult workers who work in corporate or 'Modern Family' trying to insult a "traditional" family style. Get the gest of it?? SO CHILL THE F DOWN
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