9 /10

To put it simply, there's television, and then there's The Joe Girardi Show. While it may sound like fanboy hyperbole to some, I urge everybody to give this show a watch. In just one episode, Joe can bring you to tears. Most of the time, these are tears of joy (Joe and the gang are HILARIOUS in some scenes), while other times they are tears of heartfelt angst (seriously, get the tissues ready--some episodes are so powerful/touching).



It's hard to explain, but Joe is consistently able to elicit the full spectrum of emotions from his viewers, even when you'd least expect it. In season 2, for instance (my personal fav), Joe has to take a trip to the dump to dispose of an old futon. Seems pretty mundane, right? Well, let's just say things don't go quite as planned.



The twist in that episode really illustrates the depth of Joe's character, his unwavering resolve, and the family values he's able to instill (for real--this show is great for the kids).



In closing, I would highly recommend TJGS to anybody looking for more substance out of their TV programming. I ultimately gave this review a 9/10 only because I wasn't crazy about the direction of last season. However, I'm really feeling a bounce-back season this time around. Stay tuned!