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The War at Home - The Complete First Season

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This was without a doubt a highly underrated comedy series....but unfortunally, it was so underrated & overlooked that after having it change timeslots various times during the two season that the show was eventually cancelled & I highly doubt that there will be a season 2 DVD set so this is all that we're going to get of this show. This show is about two middle aged adults with teenagers trying to raise them up while dealing with real life situations. This isn't like the other television shows of this nature as this one takes on the issues dead on using dark comedy & takes on real life issues going on in today's society regarding teenagers & adults not only through real life but also through confessionals (ala "Real World"), flashbacks, and flash-fowards. From interracial dating & the race issues involved with it, cyber sex, drugs & alcohol, cosmetic surgery, teenage sex, punishing your kids, the male ego, homosexuality & more. With Dave & Vicky being middleaged parents with their own adult problems along with their kids in Larry who's parents think he's gay & his best friend/neighbor Kenny who actually is gay with a crush on Larry; Hillary the typical sexy teenage daughter who's more into dating than school; Mike is the youngest who's about video games & hormones whenever he's not trying to hustle/blackmail his dad;...it's just got the formula for a good comedy & this show is just that. With DVD extras being deleted scenes & confessionals from the cast & crew (right in the same humor as the actual episodes)...I recommend to pick this up as this is probably the last trace of this underrated TV show that you'll see.

With 2 kids now in their 20s, I have pretty much lived this show in one form or the other. Dave's dry humor and honesty are great. Show's also not afraid to take on issues - teen homosexuality, daughter losing her virginity, etc. Doesn't get overly serious (like Scrubs is starting to do), but gives us a serious insight into controversial issues, while making us laugh at the same time.

This show is one of the best shows Fox has done. It seems like Fox treats the good shows like they are red-headed step children and lets the garbage stay on the air forever. I will never understand why they do this.

This is one of the few shows Fox had that should never of been canceled. I really hope season 2 gets released as well, shame it's not still on the air.

I remember skipping this when it originally aired because I just figured it was some kind of Titus knock off and I never liked Titus to begin with. I can say that I haven't laughed this hard watching a DVD in I can't remember how long. The Gold's are also somewhat unique you do not see a nuclear family on television much anymore. I'm always up for a good excuse to break the 4th wall. I cannot see this show continuing until 2011 but it deserved more then the two seasons it got. If Fox were to release the 2nd season on DVD I know I would buy it.

This is one of the funniest shows I've ever watched. Can't believe there were only 2 seasons!!! Great entertainment value. Highly recommend if you like to laugh!!!!

this is a hilarious show its funny all the time wish the second season was on dvd sadly it is not

This show is very funny, well-written & good characters with better-than-average acting. Seller was very cordial in her e-mail exchanges with me and shipped it immediately. In fact, I would absolutely purchase Seasons 2 and 3 if they were available. I definitely advise fans of good comedy shows to purchase this DVD set. It was one of those shows that never took off, and why, I'll never know. Every character is backed by excellent actors and the writers who kept the storylines interesting. A 5-star viewing experience!!

DVD arrived very quickly and I am satisfied with my purchase. It's a shame the show was cancelled only after 2 seasons.

It is a one of the best comedy shows being released on TV and DVD for some time. I loved this show. It is a pity that it had to stop after season 2. I can't wait until season 2 comes out on DVD. If you like to laugh this is a must have.