Despite mediocre ratings in season one, ABC decided to renew Dirty Sexy Money for a second year. Unfortunately, their gamble hasn’t paid off and it looks like time is running out for the Darling clan.
As the story of Dirty Sexy Money begins, idealistic lawyer Nick George (Peter Krause) finds himself taking over his late father’s single client, the very rich and dysfunctional Darling family. Patriarch Tripp Darling (Donald Sutherland) is incredibly influential but needs all the help he can get to manage the fragile relationships with his wife Letitia (Jill Clayburgh) and their five grown children; politician Patrick (William Baldwin), promiscuous Karen (Natalie Zea), corrupt clergyman Brian (Glenn Fitzgerald), and immature, party-loving twins Jeremy (Seth Gabel) and Juliet (Samaire Armstrong).
Tripp also needs Nick’s help in fending off his enemies like rival billionaire Simon Elder (Blair Underwood). Thankfully, Nick has the support of his wife Lisa (Zoe McLellan) and their young daughter. Other characters are played by Lucy Liu, Will Shadley, Laura Margolis, Bellamy Young, Candis Cayne, Shawn Michael Patrick, Chloe Moretz, Sheryl Lee, Andrea Smithson, and Daniel Cosgrove.
Money debuted on September 26, 2007 on ABC. The premiere episode attracted 10.44 million people and a 3.6/12 rating /share of the 18-49 demographic. The following week’s numbers fell by less than 10% which was a very positive sign. Unfortunately, the show essentially kept falling each subsequent week, hitting a season low of 6.52 million viewers and a 2.0/8.
The show’s production was interrupted by the writers strike and Money’s creator, Craig Wright, wondered if it would ever return. Ultimately, ABC decided to take a chance and renewed Money for a second season with an order of 13 episodes.
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The gamble didn’t pay off. Season two of Money kicked off on October 1st with only 7.02 million viewers and a 2.4/7 in the demographic. The following week’s installment fell to 5.85 million and 2.0/5. Subsequent episodes have averaged less than six million viewers, making last season’s low-point look good by comparison.
The network has yet to order additional episodes or indicate interest in doing so. The cast and crew are currently wrapping production on what is likely the show’s last episode. ABC’s midseason schedule hasn’t been officially released but one that’s being shown to advertisers doesn’t have Money on it.
The series could still be under consideration for a third season but that seems highly unlikely considering the ratings decline between seasons one and two.
The sixth episode of season two is scheduled to air tonight, leaving seven to go. With Money’s declining viewership, you have to wonder if ABC will even air them all. If they do, it will likely have more to do with the network’s economics than plans for the series’ future. Where’s Tripp Darling’s influence when you really need it? Stay tuned! 
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I absolutely love this show!!!! Intresting plot although a bit predictable… Great and beautiful actors playing beautiful and charismatic characters. The show itself very chic,pleasent and attracts viewers to watch it,gives positive emotions and keeps you wondering what willl happen next! Love ” Dirty Sexy Money”
What an absurd! DSM was my best show, the only show i watched on tv in LITHUANIA! it is very well known show all over the world and it is cancelled – it is ridiculous!
i love this show,heck my whole family does.if it got the commercial time as all the other shows on nbc,it might do better.i didnt even know that it came back on last week,thats how publazied it was.but i will be watching tomorrow nite.I DONT THINK NBC WANT’S IT ON.THERE LOOS
I am in Hawaii and just found DSM on ABC TV. What is going on? Do we finally get to have our favorite show back?
@Dave: ABC is burning off the last few unaired episodes.
ABC is insane. This is one of the best shows on network television. I’ve been looking forward to its return. ABC has put so little promotion into it , I had to go to the website to find out when it would be on. This a major mistake on their part. They should finish the season and promote the show.
That’s absolutely crazy…ABC never even gave DSM a chance. I believe ABC did a lousy job promoting this show.
We always looked forward to watching the show. I’m sorry to see it go.
Again, the ppl who DVR shows aren’t counted in the ratings. And isn’t that how most of the country watches its tv now???? get a clue ABC, you need to account for those people too. Such an amazing show.
This was such a good show.. am disappointed it is being cancelled and left hanging in the air. Great cast and great story… please bring it back ABC…
SOOOOOOOOOOOOO dissapointed itis being cancelled. I had to tivo this show that was the only way I could watch so so so so sad
DO NOT CANCEL! Great show, great case.
My favorite show!!*The best show ABC has had on!! I wish all their shows were this good!!**I would watch ABC all the time!!*
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