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written by Sam Greenspan

I once again do 11-word reviews of new TV shows, focusing here on the new crop of network sitcoms.

Last year, I did a list of 11-Word Reviews of 11 New Fall TV Shows. I really enjoyed the challenge of coming up with something I thought was illustrative, informative and at least a little bit funny in just 11 words. In the end, I was really happy with how it turned out.

Most people absolutely hated it.

So, by my twisted personal code, that meant I had to do it again.

For another project I’m working on, I watched at least one episode of every single new network show for the fall 2012 TV season. And I figured I could re-appropriate that effort into a new edition of 11-word TV reviews.

Here are 11-word reviews of the 11 new fall 2012 TV comedies and sitcoms, ranked from worst to best. As with last year, I couldn’t squeeze in my usual pink highlights without making it look too cluttered. Unlike last year… maybe people will enjoy it more this time around?

11 | Guys With Kids (NBC)

I kept expecting Anthony Anderson to blink “SOS” in Morse Code.

10 | Malibu Country (ABC)

Never watched Reba’s previous sitcom but this must be identical, right?

9 | Partners (CBS)

Your typically average CBS sitcom (just missing obese husband, Chuck Lorre).

8 | The New Normal (NBC)

Merely having a character spout offensive cliches doesn’t make you edgy.

7 | Emily Owens, M.D. (The CW)

Hospitals? Just like high schools! Or so the characters say incessantly.

6 | The Neighbors (ABC)

It’s 2012. Can’t believe “neighborhood of wacky aliens” show’s on television.

5 | Mockingbird Lane (NBC)

Supposed to be a series, turned into one-time special. Ouch.

4 | The Mindy Project (FOX)

Like Whitney — star/creator seems to be working out her insecurities.

3 | Go On (NBC)

Tiny flashes of Community… but mostly just continues post-Friends curse.

2 | Animal Practice (NBC)

Surprisingly good when animals aren’t onscreen. But when they are… yikes.

1 | Ben and Kate (FOX)

Funniest new comedy of 2012 by FAR. Doesn’t have a prayer.