I strongly disagree with the previous reviewer. I find the show very entertaining. I hope the show remains on the air for several years to come. No, it's not like a real life family, but it's not meant to be. If the previous reviewer doesn't like the writers, then I would like him/her to step up and write a show to start and finish in a 45 minute time span. I doubt they could do it with only two characters, much less twelve plus characters. This is a GREAT SHOW!