ABC has been looking for a compatible lead-out sitcom for Modern Family for some time and it looks like they’ve found it in Black-ish. The Wednesday night comedy has been picked up for a second season.
On Black-ish, patriarch Dre Johnson (Anthony Anderson) begins to wonder if his success has caused him and his family to lose touch with their roots. The rest of the family is played by Tracee Ellis Ross, Yara Shahidi, Marcus Scribner, Miles Brown, Marsai Martin, and Laurence Fishburne.
Debuting last September, Black-ish debuted well with a 3.3 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 10.85 million viewers. The numbers have come down since then but it’s still doing well.
The first season is currently averaging a 2.33 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 7.18 million viewers. It’s the fifth-highest rated scripted series on the network and the second-highest rated sitcom (Modern Family is first).
What do you think? Do you like the Black-ish TV show? Are you glad that it’s been renewed for a second season?
My family and I absolutely love Blackish, we wish there were more shows like it on the air. Stellar cast !!!!
I think the first season of Blackish was among the funniest shows on broadcast TV, several times outshining Modern Family. Very few shows make me laugh so hard, its a real joy.
Your doing a great job with this fresh new series. Very entertaining funny and very true to life situations.
yes this show is funny and clean we need more like it, please keep it going
I absolutely love this show and I’m so happy and excited that it has been picked up for another season, best decision Ever!!!! I can’t wait for season 2, God bless this show and every cast member.
Black-ish does exactly what its supposed to do. Provides funny entertainment without getting overtly nasty. Just keep the show please!
I love the tv show Blackish its just like modern family…family humor ☺
This show is so racist. We don’t need this crap in America right now. If abc does not pull it. I will have it blocked on my televisions. There is too much going on right now with racism we don’t need a show like this on. ESPECIALLY PRIME TIME! !!!!!! I do not have young children but people do and they watch sh I t like this and it sends the wrong message. WAKE THE HELL UP ABC
You may not like it, but its true. That’s what we say to the reality we wish it wasn’t true. I’m black and I’m Muslim upon that, so I think i have an idea of it feels. I think they’re on the right path. I mean both parents and kids should rise up to the reality. Which is that today in America, everybody looks out for themselves and themselves only. If not for that, how come would the Police come up with the ridiculous movement of Blue Lives Matter. They are supposed to protect the life and properties of citizens… Read more »
YES!! IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT WE HAVE A GOOD T.V. SHOW ABOUT AFRICAN-AMERICAN’S ON
PRIME TIME T.V.
My husband and I love this show! It truly makes us laugh! Finally a comedy that isn’t raunchy….just good laughs. Glad to see it will be back.
Blackish is one of the greatest shows I have seen in many years. I love all the actors but Miles Brown and his twin sister make me laugh. Blackish started off with so many rude comments because of its name but kuddos to all involved to making this show a great success. Many more years of laughter and family entertainment.
Thank you
I am so happy to see that a funny show has been recognized and renewed.
We need more shows that will make us laugh and forget about all the seriousness
that we really can’t do anything about. THANK YOU
I LOVE this show! so Funny and irreverent and self aware and just clever and funny! Its always hard to have to “represent” and everyones gonna have their comments and criticism as to whether its OK to “Be black that way”… But thats why this show is so F’in funny! nothing is to sacred to make fun of, but in a loving way within this unique and funny family that is full of interesting and quirky individuals, that are funny inside and outside their race and our concept of what their race is supposed to make them. Brilliant and makes… Read more »
I am happy that a new show was developed to attract black audiences, however, this concept is unrealistic. The comedy is so over the top that it’s not funny or plausible. The concept is inappropriate because blacks are aware of who they are especially in their income brackets.
They don’t need to be refreshed about their identify. What is needed on regular programming, (those with cable) is a refreshing comedy of everyday life whether is being poor (Good Times) or Cosby (upper class. Maybe something toward the middle class.
Maybe they could combine Blackish with Forever … oh, they already tried that, but without children. Too bad.