Critics trashed this show so badly, I wasn't going to watch it, but I did and was pleasantly surprised. Some of the bits fell flat, but on the whole, it was funny and I found myself laughing.
I have always liked Jamie Gertz, but the I'm not particularly fond of the actor who played her husband, IIRC - he usually plays small time criminals and creeps. Judging by his delivery, I'd guess he's a stand-up comic. For some reason, these shows seem to like saddling Gertz with schlubs for hubbies. The inevitable comparison - Third Rock from the Sun was a better show- but it didn't hurt that Third Rock had John Lithgow, Jane Curtin, and French Stewart in the cast. All things considered, I thought The Neighborswas entertaining.