Bridget & Eamon

I must also respectfully disagree with the one star review. This show is funny and clever, and completely over the top (in the best possible way). I watched the first episode with little hope, but then found myself binge watching the entire season in one day.

In my opinion, Bridget & Eamon is one of the funniest shows to ever come out of Ireland -- give it a try.

Came across this while searching for 'Irish Comedies' around St. Pat's day here in the states. First episode had me laughing out loud, and it's gotten funnier with each season (working my way through 3 now). Yes, it's silly and ridiculous, which is likely why my wife isn't fond of it, but it's a very funny 'silly and ridiculous' as opposed to just being 'silly and ridiculous.' Perhaps I'd compare it to "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" to a somewhat lesser extreme. The wife isn't too fond of that one either.

Truly good comedy, excellent writing, for anyone who appreciates comedy as art

I respectfully disagree with the 1 star review - yes you're meant to think Eamon is a moron and like all characters, the great ones are never the main/lead roles (See Ep 3 - Frank in the bed!). Having grown up in the 80's with Irish family members on both sides of the border, there are references and idiosyncrasies within the script that have kept me chuckling and the black-market condom scenes were brilliant. Comparing Bridget & Eamon to Seinfeld is pointless, as B&E isn't trying to be intelligent. Given the similarities I've seen between the characters and my own Irish family members I imagine a great proportion of the script is inspired by their own experiences. The costume, titles, cinematography help paint the 80's vibe - which I love. The show reminds a little of Father Ted.

I am currently watching 3rd season of Bridget and Eamon and have grown to love it. Whether it's Eamons stupidity or Bridget mad notions brings me right back to my childhood. Don't know if an American audience would get this humor but I certainly do and I find even if I'm in bad mood it always makes me chuckle. If you are wondering whether to try this out give it a few episodes as it does grow on you very similar to Farher Ted once you get to know characters