Home Economics is the TV equivalent of a shrug. It tackles an interesting premise—how economic inequality plays out within one family—but does so with all the depth and originality of a network sitcom that's trying not to offend anyone.

The show is safe, watchable, and occasionally heartwarming, but it's also forgettable. It won't rot anyone's brain, but it won't expand it much either. If you've got tweens who are starting to understand money, class, and why some families have more than others, this could be a decent conversation starter over dinner. But there are stronger family comedies out there that do more with less.

Basically: it's fine. And 'fine' is sometimes all you need when you just want something harmless on in the background. But don't expect it to stick with anyone.