Cory in the House (2007–2008) User Reviews

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[jlhracer · 4/10 · 7 December 2007]

I am not a big fan of this show. I occasionally watch it when there is nothing else on but seriously...it's so unrealistic. Kyle Massey was good on That's So Raven but he is worse on this stupid show.

I like some of the actors. Like the President and Sophie but I just can't watch it. It is an very overrated show. Not sure why when they first showed this, they showed it weekly because most of the time, new Disney shows get shown on weekends but instead, they had to show this weird show everyday.

Not a big fan of Newt. He's just plain stupid and doesn't do the best of job on here.

They should of never created this spin-off. Should of just stuck with That's So Raven because Kyle Massey isn't ready for an leading role.

Cory is an American Hero

[louiedog-56874 · 6/10 · 15 July 2020]

This is truly the greatest anime ever. Better that Jo-Jo, dragon ball, or naruto. Cory saves the country on a weekly basis. He stoped a potential conflict with Russia by having a dance-off with the Russian president. He is a true American Hero!

All in all a good enough show

[dncnyankee69 · 5/10 · 18 March 2008]

I thought this show was great at first, but now I see its faults. For one thing, the episodes all have the same plot, Cory coming up with some kind of scheme to get money, which is very annoying. Another thing, the first lady was on there like, once. Now on with the characters: Cory is not very likable, because he is very selfish, and insults Newt like crazy. All he cares about is Meena and money. I think Newt is hilarious. He's one of the reasons why I like the show a lot. Meena is a very funny character. Although many people don't like her because of her accent, I think she is a very likable character. And a good singer, too. So, all together I recommend this show.

A masterpiece.

[rokbaljak · 29 December 2017]

Cory in the House is a misunderstood masterpiece. It is the definition of genius. Best anime ever created. 10/10.

A reflection on what "Disney" truly is...

[rjcmanahan · 1/10 · 18 October 2009]

I speak on behalf of all the dedicated fans and devotees to the late and great Walt Disney. This horrible excuse for a television show does not even deserve to fit under the sit-com genre, let alone call it a property of Disney. It is difficult for me to describe this programme when you've made a summarization of words that define "Cory in the House". These words could be passé, pitiful, pathetic, disgusting, inexperienced or whatever term fits within the same context. Anyway...

To be honest, after seeing the countless promotions for this show, I had high expectations, knowing the geniuses behind "That's So Raven" were in charge of production. It would seem like Cory Baxter would carry out his older sister Raven's legacy as THE Disney Channel character. But as the show was released to all Foxtel Digital subscribers here in Australia, alas... my mouth was flooded with vomit. The creator's attempt at creating seemingly humorous phrases with words no human being has ever heard of... very poor portrayal of characters, such as Newt Livingston's stupidity-without-reason and Sophie Martinez's vibrant yet vindictive personality... unrealistic scenarios that make it difficult for the audience to relate to their OWN scenarios, such as Cory Baxter's wish to become the president of the U.S.A. becoming a reality and in turn becoming the primary target of a race of extraterrestrials... everything... "Cory in the House" is basically a poor man's "Seinfeld"...

Every time I see this title under the day's schedule, I try to avoid it, of course. I peek at the episode rarely, because I believe that the producers have the potential to make this show Emmy-worthy. Then again, these beliefs of mine were stomped on by these lukewarm scenes that aren't worthy of being transmitted to a television operated with a crank... "Cory in the House" = TV's poison, bane and demise...

I'd rate ita 0 out of 10, but a 1 out of 10 is the lowest I can get...

Hate it

[TheLittleSongbird · 1/10 · 5 July 2010]

I know hate is a very strong word, but I truly dislike this show. Don't get me wrong I love Disney, both their films and their shows but over the years they have well and truly gone downhill. Cory in the House is one of the worst shows ever to air on the Disney channel, in my opinion that is, it is even worse than Hannah Montana, which was a good example of a show that was entertaining for the wrong reasons. There is for me no entertainment value in Cory in the House.

So why do I dislike this show? Firstly, the sets and camera work are incredibly tacky. Secondly, the story lines are incredibly predictable and even unrealistic at times. Thirdly, the writing and jokes fall flat constantly and very unfunny. Fourthly, the characters are stereotypical and unlikeable, especially Cory, in fact Sophie is the only likable character, she is a cutie. Fifthly, the acting is awful, with little sense of comic timing or chemistry and the way Cory and Meena act is close to cringe worthy. Sixthly, the direction is stodgy.

Overall, in my opinion this is a horrible show, sorry I just find it predictable and unfunny. 1/10 Bethany Cox

Second Worst Show on Disney

[degeorgetitanic · 1/10 · 4 September 2007]

What can I say...this show is the second worst show ever to hit Disney. Suite Life of Zack and Cody is number one on the "Avoid at all costs" but this comes in close second. This is how... It has the third worst actor that is on Disney Channel, Kyle Massey, he was okay in Thats So Raven, but now he is just completely over-acting. And he says his lines in such a cocky way I wanna smack him across the screen. Dylan and Cole Sprouse take number one and two as the worst actors, but Massey is simply, not lead material, and comes in a close third. The plot is just horrible. Disney channel is a pretty easy place to have a show, no matter how horrible, be a hit, simply put a good looking actor for all the preteen girls to gawk at and boom, you have a hit (in this case I guess Newt is the good looking one.) The script and jokes...not even close to being remotely funny. All the jokes fall flat, and of course they have the little laugh track play over and over again to give the illusion it is funny, when in fact watching grass grow is more entertaining. The characters are bad. The sets look like cardboard The actors are horrible It is just a bad show all together. It doesn't even deserve one star.

Just Sad.

[trevorfonvergne · 2/10 · 17 February 2008]

Disney Channel is just trying to get every last cent that they can out of a show by mooching it until there is less than 0 personality, originality, or fun left. Kyle Massey was a good actor on Raven, but not here. I think it's because he doesn't like it-I've noticed that when good actors are put into bad shows, they tend to be worse actors. The show lacks very many funny scenes altogether, and, although it's sad, the best actor is probably Madison Pettis, the seven year old. Also, Wizards of Waverly Place is pretty much the same to me. No originality whatsoever, but this is for Cory in The House, and in conclusion, I'd like to say.....poor Kyle.

This is beyond normal human comprehension

[hotpotatoesfanbase · 10/10 · 20 March 2017]

Cory in the house is a masterpiece, a statement of human ingenuity. I personally know someone who found inner enlightenment when he heared the words "Cory in the House" mentioned. As it is, by far the most tasteful anime of all time, it is the greatest human achievement that has ever been, or will ever be. I believe that the anime itself is the second coming of Jesus. I highly recommend this anime to all forms of life.

Good show overall

[BigChungusMan · 7/10 · 27 December 2018]

This show was a staple part my childhood. I admit that there were indeed better shows on the three kids' channels at the time like SpongeBob, Drake and Josh, iCarly, and Phineas and Ferb to name a few, but I have very fond memories of Cory in the House nevertheless. I think people need to watch That's So Raven first to have better understanding and appreciation for this show. It's no anime masterpiece like Dragon Ball Z or Sailor Moon, but I'd recommend this to anyone who grew up in the mid to late 2000's like myself.

Awful and not funny.

[eleonoraz · 2/10 · 7 January 2010]

Why did they have to do a spin-off from a show which wasn't so funny? Seriously. "Cory in the House" is not a funny show. First of all, I don't even understand why Cory is "in the House": the fact that his father is a cook to me is not a satisfying explanation. His father works at the White House, and so Cory (why not also the rest of the family?) can live there and do whatever he wants? ...I think there's a big hole in the plot! Then, all the jokes, all the characters and all the situation are unrealistic. I officially hate the little girl (the president's daughter): she's not cute, she's irritating, like most of the "cute little girls" in this kind of shows. Cory's friend are only stupid: their jokes don't make me laugh and to be honest I've had enough of stupid characters meant to be funny because lack of ideas! Why not to create an intelligent and witty one? One of the worst Disney Channel show ever.

One Of The Greatest Shows in History.

[jacobbement · 10/10 · 24 October 2016]

Disney's latest anime is one of it's greatest and most underrated hits of all time, even eclipsing the likes of Toy Story and Seinfeld, with engaging characters and a cross between a slice of life comedy, and an emotional action show, Cory in The House is truly a testament to how far our race has come to creating true perfection, personally, my favorite saga was when the President of Russia kidnapped Cory's dad in order to force Cory to work for him and destroy the United States from the inside, which was one of the most dramatic sagas of the series, and truly a work of modern art that we can look back on and remember as the best creation of mankind.

There are a few redeeming qualities, you just have to search for them.

[wheeljack1 · 7/10 · 21 March 2009]

My niece and I used to watch the Disney Channel shows when she was younger; whenever I come into town we sit on the sofa and watch all the episodes I miss. She absolutely loves this show; I'd never even heard of it. I watched an episode with her and just saw how her face lit up when the blond kid, who I later learned was Jason Dolley, came onto the scene. I will admit, he's a cutie and will probably get better looking as he gets older. So I looked into the show and was surprised it has such a poor rating. Sticks, my niece, and I read through a lot of the comments and she asked me to write something but to watch the show first. So after watching every episode I could sit through in a day, here I am.

This isn't a show you should take seriously since it doesn't seem to take itself seriously. It is obviously aimed for folks between the ages of seven to early teen. Seven being because of Sophie and teen because of the ages of Cory and his co-stars. (If you don't like your kids watching things that could be of a questionable nature, then this isn't a show for you or the kids.) There is very little meaning in the show except to pass a half hour of time or to watch your kids enjoy the show.

The plot is very simple, just like most of the stuff on television in the US these days. Introduce the issue, try to fix the issue, end up messing up in the process and then as with all family shows, wrapping it up with a nice neat bow and a decent moral lesson. There are subplots, usually involving the adults and/or Sophie. It really doesn't take too many brain cells to understand what is going to happen, but again, that can be said about most shows.

The characters are all the stereotypical, far end of the spectrum, personas. Nothing really new here, but there really isn't any such thing as a 'new' character anymore on any television show. I found the characters to be engaging at times and completely obsolete at others.

I guess the thing that struck me though is seeing how much Sticks liked the show. She and her little sister danced to the opening credit, singing their hearts out. When Newt came on the screen she ran to the TV and kissed it, then came back to me and made me promise to return to the country to attend their wedding! This isn't a show for someone who is looking for the meaning of life or something deep. It was meant for the kids who can see it for what it is. Something fun. This show isn't recommended for people who watch one or less episodes or who are looking to compare it to other shows of the same genre. I'm sure some haven't even watched it at all.

By far the break out performance is of Jason Dolley who I enjoyed in 'Minutemen' just a few hours ago. He has comedic timing and that perfect expression. There are times when he seems to break out of his 'lack of intelligence' and 'mentally absent' state and do something or say something really sweet/profound. Madison is beyond cute and plays the perfect brat one minute and the girl with a heart the next. John, I loved him in 'Seaquest' when I was younger, and Madison have great chemistry. He and Rondell share similar chemistry. Even though this show lacks the depth of 'Ocean Girl' or the intensity of 'So Weird' it shouldn't be written off so easily. There are a few redeeming qualities, you just have to search for them.

I laughed; Cory and Newt checking out Stickler when they thought he was a girl. I cooed; Newt saying he saved his first kiss for someone he made a promise to when he was eight. I got a tear; The President coming home in time to teach Sophie how to ride a bike. I rolled my eyes; Every time Cory came up with some new scam to make money, even if it was at his friends' expenses.

All in all, not a complete waste of time because I watched it with someone who understood the show for what it was; fun.

A weak spin-off from Disney.

[departed07 · 3/10 · 7 July 2008]

"Cory in the House" debuted in 2007 where it marked the first Disney Channel spin-off to the popular "That's so Raven" where Raven Symone (who serves as executive producer to both "Raven" and "Cory") proved that she is the first young woman and African American to have her own TV show succeeding in more than 100 episode breaking the Disney contract along with making her a star on demand. She even wanted a TV show spin-off based on her hit show.

The show's premise deals with Cory Baxter (Kyle Massey) and his father, Victor (Rondell Sheridan) moving to Washington D.C. after getting notice from President Martinez (John D'Aquino). While being in The White House, Cory meets interesting characters from a senator's son, Newt (Jason Dolley), who happens to be a airhead; Meana (Maiara Walsh), who happens to be the ambassador's daughter; Jason Stickler (Jake Thomas of "Lizzie McGuire"), a cheap man's 007 with gadgets to make him want to put a paper bag on his head and Sophie Martinez (Madison Pettis), who is America's angel and the president's daughter. Each episode goes through certain slapsticks with Cory always getting in trouble or not being a man to take responsible for his actions.

Overall, I found it to be one of Disney's weaker shows where the character of Cory used to be a cool guy on "Raven" who cared about money and stood by his friends and family no matter what where in this show he's a cheap man's version of Will Smith acting very slick where he's not even cool to be like Mr. Smith himself. Cory is much a cry-baby with his stupid lines such as "Daddy NO!" and " (insert name), what are we gonna do?" The character of Victor Baxter doesn't do much but has some moments; the breakout stars however are Madison Pettis, Maiara Walsh and Jason Dolley where their characters are much more interesting to look at than Kyle Massey's Cory and feels as if one of them should be the main character and kick Cory out for good.

What can I say... PHENOMINAL

[baconbro-98756 · 7 November 2019]

I just love how Cory is a positive role model to young pre-teens, it just adds that extra zinger to every episode, and there are some good episodes and some.... REALLY GOOD EPISODES. Like the one when he takes his pants off and the secret service has to catch him but he is covered in baby oil and he just slips through their arms with his oily doughy body. If i had to rate this out of ten, I would give it an A+.

:) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) *Me and the boys waiting for Cory in the House 2*

Disgusting excuse of a TV show.

[ieatbooksforlunch · 1/10 · 27 April 2010]

This show has been on for quite a while now, and I really felt the need to review this horrible program. Let's sum up the characters first:

Cory Baxter, a 15 year old obese kid with a constantly cracking voice who's trying way too hard to impress people. His acting is horrible and his jokes are awfully predictable. He's sexist, and thinks he's better than everybody else.

Meena, Cory's best female friend and the girl he's got mad feelings for in the beginning episodes. She has this RIDICULOUS accent that she's made up which she talks normally, but only rolls her "R" sounds. What the hell is that? To top it off, she's from a made-up country called "Bahavia".. that just puts the cherry on top!

Then there's "Newt".. Cory's best friend and possibly the dumbest kid alive. He seriously brings the title "dumb blonde" to a whole new level. It's like he's got some kind of mental illness he's so stupid, it's strange and it gets old even before he says anything. Even his facial expressions just make me want to throw something at him.

The final character I'm going to talk about is Cory's father, "Victor Baxter". His character probably is the second most annoying, next to Cory of course. He's constantly busting his gut laughing at EVERYTHING anybody says that might not even get a giggle out of anybody else. Also, whenever Cory pulls a "prank" or gets into trouble and the president finds out about it, EVERY SINGLE TIME he says the same thing.. "I'll go pack..". Honestly? HONESTLY. Just shut up.

Next I want to talk about the plots of this show. They're all the same. 1. Cory wants something. 2. Cory plans to do something about it. 3. Cory and his two retarded friends try and get it. 4. They get caught and Victor Baxter says "I'll go pack.." 5. The president forgives them. 6. Cory promises never to do it again and apologizes, apparently learning something?

Overall, this show is stupid. Do not waste your time. I want to scream every time I see this show is on. It deserves a NEGATIVE 10 instead of a 1. Horrible, horrible TV show. Disney, I'm disappointed.

What a RIPOFF

[starrfish69 · 1/10 · 26 September 2013]

I take it they were trying to do a boyish, more masculine version of the successful "That's So Raven". First let me just say I find in interesting how this show marks Disney Channel's first ever spin-off show to another Disney Channel series and yet it FAILED, big time. This is a complete insult to "That's So Raven" and to Kyle Massey and Rondell Sheridan.

First of all, the theme song sounds HORRIBLE. I hate it. When I watch the show, I would skip the intro so I don't have to listen to that horrible theme.

The only episode I actually cared for was the "That's So in the House" episode that Raven cameo'd in, and that episode needed a bit of work. I mean, sure, I tried watching other episodes but the show is not at all watchable in the slightest, what a waste of a production. I'm surprised this show even made it to Season 2! No, really, how did CITH make it to Season 2? I'm dying to know!

To sum up, I agree with all the other negative reviews of Cory in the House, the acting is weak, the comedy is either overdone or weak, just... just a completely unwatchable show altogether. I mean, I love Disney shows and movies, but, Disney, please step it up.

The President Is A Big Fan Of Rondell Sheridan's Cooking

[bkoganbing · 4/10 · 4 July 2008]

As that other Disney series That's So Raven wound down and out in its final third year, average for a Disney series, the President of the United States John D'Aquino somehow heard about or tasted father Rondell Sheridan's cooking. Rondell made his living as a chef. The president was so impressed with his culinary skills that he invited Rondell to live at the White House and permanently cook there. So for at least four years Mr. Sheridan has a job.

For reasons I can't explain the invitation did not include the women of the Baxter family. Raven Symone daughter and T'Keyah Crystal Keymah didn't make the trip to Washington. But Kyle Massey as Cory Baxter did and he's living high in the White House. Hence the title of the show.

His new found White House status means this average kid Cory is now moving in some new circles. He's going to an exclusive school now, populated with the children of big movers and shakers, both foreign and domestic. His new love is an ambassador's daughter from some unnamed Eastern country Maiara Walsh. And his best friend Jason Dolley has the very WASP name of Newton Livingston, aka Newt. That boy's ambition instead of an Ivy League path of success is to make rock 'n roll. He's also the best character on the show, so incredibly brain dead.

Half the episodes center on Cory's school life and half of them center on the White House. The president has a lovely little daughter Madison Pettis nicknamed America's Angel and she plays that for all it's worth in her dealings. But next to Dolley the best thing about the show is President Valenzuela, the first Latino president of the United States. A well meaning decent guy, but a bit fatuous he's probably an improvement over any of the candidates running now.

It's probably in the lower half of the Disney Channel shows, some of the situations are forced and face it way too unrealistic. Still it's not bad that the concept of a Latino president is floated out of the Magic Kingdom.

But I'm waiting for when the folks at Disney decide that Jason Dolley's Newt ought to meet Brenda Song's London Tipton from The Suite Life Of Zack and Cody. If they ever marry the children from that union might push back the evolution of mankind for a hundred generations.

Terrible Spin-Off! This Show is HORRIBLE!

[wildwetwacky · 1/10 · 12 March 2017]

I loved That's So Raven! One of the best Disney Channel sitcoms. I remember when I first saw a commercial for this show I said right away, this show isn't last long and I was right! This show flopped hard BIG TIME! God, this show was AWFUL!

Where do I begin! First, the premise was stupid. Cory and the dad Victor move into the White House after Victor gets a job as one of his new chefs. How lame is that? Is that seriously the best they can think of.

The acting is atrociously bad! The cast is full of these no talent crappy actors. I enjoyed Kyle Massey as Cory on That's So Raven. He was great as the conniving little brother. But on this show? Kyle's acting is embarrassingly horrible. He overacts to an all time high. His acting consist of over the top camera mugging facial expressions. You just want to smack him in the face. Puberty wasn't very kind to Massey either. He's not cute anymore. Another issue is Kyle Massey isn't leading main character material. He worked better as a co-star. Cory was more likable on That's So Raven. On his show Cory is unlikable and comes across as a cocky arrogant jerk. He's trying to act like some lame Will Smith wannabe. He sucks!

His two best friends Newt and Meena played Jason Dolley and Maiara Walsh. Newt is the guitar playing shaggy haired generic idiot character. And Meena is a some foreign exchange student from a fake country called Bahavia and she has the worst fake accent I ever heard. Lame... both of these characters suck plus, Walsh and Dolley are also terrible actors.

And then we have the cute kid character that is Sophie aka the president's daughter. She's terrible. Her character is a huge spoiled unlikable brat who were all supposed to find adorable. Yuck! Madison Pettis who plays her is a terrible child actress. She cannot act! One of the worst child actors I ever witness! She's so annoying and obnoxious, I just wanna punch her disgusting gap teeth in her ugly gremlin face.

The President Martinez and his lady assistant are both boring and uninteresting. YAWN...... Victor Baxter isn't given much to do and is just... there.

The rest of the supporting cast stinks and are completely forgettable. This show's plot are just plain idiotic! Cory accidentally boards on a plane to Russia and then the President of Russia engages in a dance- off video game with the him to keep Alaska? Who write this garbage??? The comedy and jokes are completely unfunny and stupid.

Overall, they should of never created this show. The plots were stupid, acting is horrible, unlikable/unappealing characters, premise is lame, completely directionless, unfunny corny jokes. The character of Cory wasn't worthy of a spin-off show. And Kyle Massey didn't have the talent that Raven-Symone had, that made That's So Raven a huge hit. This crappy show proved not every character needs a spin-off. This was one Disney Channel's least successful sitcoms. It was canceled after 38 episodes and forgotten about very quickly. Why? Because it sucked major ass!

An Eyeopening Orgasmic Experience

[n-69621 · 10/10 · 21 March 2017]

After my grandfather returned from the shores of Japan after World War 2, I grew an interest distrust of the "Japs". That all changed after I saw my first anime, "Cory in the House" (or as its known in Japan, 愛の家の愛 は時間のトランプ2016の終わりを愛する). The mixture of humor, emotion, and erotic tension redefined my entire conception of the Japanese people. I felt as though I had found my "klan". I bought the biggest Kyle Massey body pillow I could and took it with me on the plane to my trip to Japan. I now live there with my sensei, Dennis Rinsler, who trains me in the art of bukkake guzzling and bamboo anal-insertion.

not as bad as everyone says

[Floated2 · 7/10 · 18 August 2009]

OK this show wasn't that bad, it wasn't as good as thats so raven but still wasn't that bad. Some jokes weren't funny and enertertaining but it wasn't that bad. I know the first season was kinda cheesy but the show got better in the second season. I liked the second season, some episodes were nice and creative. It shows Cory more mature and Sophie is in it more. Sophie is so fcking sexy (AHHH) The episodes do seem funnier and have better taste. Its too bad this show didn't live up to its expectations and got canceled. Although it could have been a hell a lot better.

Try watching this show, its really not that lame and bad

why compare this to an atrocity like "That's So Raven?"

[bengino · 5/10 · 18 July 2009]

Don't get me wrong people this show isn't terribly exciting, but to say that "That's So Raven" was good is the biggest stretch ever. Watch 2 episodes back to back of both these shows and notice a pattern, predictable, boring and just average to bad. Under no circumstances should the reviews be based on the comparison of the show of which this is a spin off. Jason Dolley's character is a little too dense and makes Chelsea look like a genius. Madison Pettis is the most annoying character to me, she switches from nice to bad from episode to episode, it's called continuation, the writer's should have kept the pattern and not made it this awful. In any case, neither of them are extremely great and should be passed over for higher quality television.

Best Anime Of ALL TIME!

[jayxellis · 10/10 · 9 July 2016]

When it come to the greatest TV show of all times, people generally think of Breaking Bad, Game of Throne, The Wire and the likes of other old highly critical acclaims that no one of today give an F anymore.

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In another sentences, Cory in the House is the GOAT - Greatest Of All Time!

one of the better shows on Disney channel

[pcharles300 · 7/10 · 23 May 2008]

I would give this a 7.9 out of 10 - in relation to the other programming on Disney channel. kyle massey is a really good actor and i see several similarities between his performance in this show and will smith's in "the fresh prince". the show actually gets better with each episode, and i think it is quite unique and realistic for something produced by Disney channel. i mean, you don't have a country girl by day/rock star by night angle, or a psychic fashion designer, or a guy from 2121. the good thing is that there is a diverse cast that keeps things interesting, which is a huge plus. overall, it's a good show if you are looking for a relaxing half hour filled with entertaining comedy.

Why 5 stars?

[mateuszanczyk · 5/10 · 15 May 2018]

Shrek is better anime. #ShrekIsLoveShrekIsLife So i prefer watching shrek