Celebrity Oops ranked the sitcom at No. 51. The LA Times called the show "pretty dreadful." USA Today was kinder to the show, giving it 2 1/2 out of 4 stars. The review cited the show's improvement, stating that it may yet be a great sitcom and "but it's moving in the right direction, notch by notch. Like many series of late, this sitcom for star cable chef Emeril Lagasse has gone through a near-total overhaul since its barely-a-work-in-progress pilot was previewed to general dismay". The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows 1946–Present noted that show was at its best when Emeril was cooking. Awards The show received an Emmy nomination for Art Direction For A Multi-Camera Series. In popular culture The retooling of the show was parodied on the October 13, 2001 episode of Saturday Night Live. The show was also referenced on Madtv in a sketch starring Christopher Titus. References External links NBC original programming 2000s American sitcoms Cultural depictions of American men Cultural depictions of cooks 2001 American television series debuts 2001 American television series endings Television series created by Linda Bloodworth-Thomason Television series by Universal Television