CBS has long had a problem finding the right sitcom to round out their Monday night line-up. Two and a Half Men, How I Met Your Mother, and The Big Bang Theory work well but the network needs a solid fourth player. As this season began, it looked like Accidentally on Purpose just might be the one. No longer. It’s been cancelled.
Accidentally on Purpose revolves around thirty-something Billie Chase (Jenna Elfman) after she breaks up with her boyfriend/boss (Grant Show). She has a one-night fling with a much younger man, Zack (Jon Foster), and becomes pregnant. Billie ultimately decides to keep both the baby and the guy. The series also features Lennon Parham, Nicolas Wright, Ashley Jensen, and Pooch Hall.
The TV show got off to a pretty good start with a 3.3 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 8.91 million viewers. On Monday nights, the first 15 episodes ended up averaging a 3.1 in the demo and 8.23 million viewers. That’s actually quite good but the network has very high expectations because the TV show is surrounded by their very popular comedies. The real test is to see how well the series will perform on another night.
After a hiatus, CBS brought Accidentally on Purpose to Wednesday nights. With The New Adventures of Old Christine as a lead-in, the ratings fell like a rock. The three original episodes averaged a 1.8 in the key demo and 5.72 million viewers. If there was any hope for the series, these numbers dashed them.
CBS has now confirmed that the sitcom has been cancelled and will not be returning for season two. CBS can afford to be picky in what sitcoms it keeps and has also cancelled Gary Unmarried after two seasons and Old Christine after five.
Fortunately, the network aired all 18 episodes of Accidentally on Purpose and viewers got to see Billie give birth. Unfortunately, they won’t get to see how she and Zack cope as new parents.
What do you think? Are you sorry that Accidentally on Purpose has been cancelled or did CBS make the right choice?
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I really enjoyed the show and was hoping for a season two. Am very dissapointed.
I for one am very unhappy about the cancellation of this show. I fell it had so much potential. It was such a funny well written show one of my favorites of all. I hope it has a come back.
I SO enjoyed the first season… this became “my show”. So disappointed there’s no season 2. Fingers crossed they decide to bring it back! Canceling was definitely not the right choice.
its really sad, me and my girlfriends have just watched this and we all found it hilarious, those guys are funny. they make u want to go home and watch tv. those guys should rethink and bring it back
They NEED to bring this back it is SOO funny! I know I would watch it and make all my friends too! CBS bring it back!!!
I really enjoyed this show, made me have loads of laughs!!!
Its a shame that the show cancelled 🙁
I hope they change their minds . i miss Billie and Zack.
Sometimes- just sometimes-could a decision be made based on the original night and numbers-changing nights was an inconsiderate business decision-very few series last when switched-I loved the premise-it was a very fast-paced and well-written and hilarious storyline- damn well loved the characters -the stories could have been further explored.Thank you to everyone on this series for contributing to an awesome and enjoyable escape from hum-ho broadcasting!!
i can’t believe they didn’t go for the second season.. i really loved that show. it has been one of the very few that really made me laugh out loud. i hope it isn’t too late to bring it back
Bring it back! I love that show, it should have never changed channels or gone off the air. That was a very bad decision! Monday nights used to be my only nights watching television at all. Now I don’t know why I even own one, I never use it…
I wish there was more I loved the first season.I hope they change their minds.
Was really hoping for a season 2!!!!!!
I love the show. It’s funny! I miss Billie and zack!
I totally think they should have made a season 2. I was realy looking forward to it. CBS is crazy for not continuing it. I just can’t believe this!!!!!!!!!
I love the show and was disappointed when I found out that there wouldn’t be a second season! I was anxious to see the scenerios with them and a baby. Hilarious.
Jill
I think they should have made a season 2