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 just discovered “Accidentally on Purpose” on Amazon Prime, watched all 18 episodes, and thought it was one of the most hilarious, fun to watch, shows I’ve ever seen. I’m really disappointed that there’s no season 2. It would be great if they make Season 2 for Amazon Studios, especially now that Season 2 of Transparent was so disappointing! I loved ALL of the characters in “Accidentally on Purpose”, ALL of the actors, the humor, storyline, relationship between Zach and Billie, and, actually, all of the characters relationships with each other. It was sexy to boot. I think every woman… Read more »
i seriously watched the whole season in one night! It was so good and funnY! I need more seasons!!
I also watched on Netflix. Loved it! So disappointed it’s already been canceled. Jenna Elfman is adorable. Go to another network or cable. Also found and loved Melissa and Joey, hoping Netflix will soon have season four.
I just finished watching the series Accidentally on Purpose on Netflix….It is awesome and deserves some followup..even if season 2 was made into a movie, I would watch as would many others who watched Season 1…Bring on Season 2 in some form…c’mon I know you want to!!
Love jenna elfman and the kooky crew. Hope they come back for a second season.
I loved accidentally on purpose and I live IIT ex specially Zach he was sexy
I loved this, it needs a season 2 with a wedding and to show how they are as new parents we only got to see new baby Henley for a matter of a few short minutes; best show I’ve watched in awhile. Bring accidentally on purpose back!
It was so funny and she just said ues to marrying him please do more seasons.
Wish this had more seasons! Who actually rates these shows anyways?
I really loved the series and finished it in hours. It’s a shame it has been cancelled. It should be brought back,seriously!!
Came across this show while looking for something on Netflix. I finished the season in 3 days. LOVED this show and all of the characters. Wittty, smart, light, and FUN. CBS made a HUGE mistake. Hope it gets picked up again somehow.
one of the funniest series I have seen recently. Don’t know why it got cancelled. Jenna elfman is really good. Hopefully there ll be a season 2
just watched the whole season tonight
loved it!!!!!!!!!!!!
please someone pick it up.
just watched the whole series on Netflix and it’s AWESOME!!! Such a shame it didn’t continue for a second season.
I started watching the show on Netflix and I finished the whole series in one night! I love it! it’s hilarious and tells a good story.. I would really like to see Billie and zach raise their baby.. bring it back!