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AP Bio has been axed once again. The show aired for two seasons on NBC before being dropped by NBC and revived by Peacock. The streaming service has now cancelled the comedy series after producing two additional years.
Starring Glenn Howerton, Patton Oswalt, Mary Sohn, Lyric Lewis, Jean Villepique, and Paula Pell, the series follows Jack Griffin (Howerton), a fired Harvard professor, as he reluctantly returns to his hometown in Ohio and becomes an AP Biology teacher at the local high school.
Series creator Mike O’Brien announced the cancellation of AP Bio on his Twitter account and thanked the cast and crew and viewers for their support.
are on peacock so check them out if you haven’t). This show has been one of the best experiences of my life and that’s because of the hundreds of hilarious, hard-working, positive people that were involved. I’m going to name a few below but can’t possibly cover everyone. So if
— Mike O'Brien (@MikeOBrienXOXO) December 6, 2021
you ever worked with us for even a day, THANK YOU!! And to you other shows, hire these people!
— Mike O'Brien (@MikeOBrienXOXO) December 6, 2021
Brian Salb and everyone at @UniStudios were always so supportive. As were Jake Castiglioni and @theslooch at @peacockTV. And as always, thank you to @tpak13 for buying the pitch in the first place! So long, @APBioPeacock
— Mike O'Brien (@MikeOBrienXOXO) December 6, 2021
It’s insane that the original idea wasn’t, What if Paula Pell was a high school principal’s assistant. Because that’s what I’m thrilled that it became! ❤️❤️❤️ https://t.co/9tdK5CZPJN
— Mike O'Brien (@MikeOBrienXOXO) December 7, 2021
Brooks you were great in this ep and are always so funny. The other night, Tim & I called you the “only good looking guy who’s funny.” https://t.co/j99ZYJ1I1k
— Mike O'Brien (@MikeOBrienXOXO) December 7, 2021
You honestly were a scene stealer, Yuyao!! People out there need to cast this hilarious friend of mine! https://t.co/bFKnkuh926
— Mike O'Brien (@MikeOBrienXOXO) December 7, 2021
The fourth and final season was released in September. Viewers can see the comedy series in its entirety on Peacock.
What do you think? Are you sad to hear that AP Bio has ended again? Would you have watched a fifth season of this comedy?
I was shocked the show was actually renewed for a second season, and then was picked up by Peacock. It’s a funny show, but definitely not for the lowest common denominator the networks aim for these days. I haven’t seen the Peacock seasons yet, just waiting for the DVDs to show up at my city’s library system, like I do for many shows broadcast or streamed on channels/services I don’t have.
I actually thought that the 4th season was the BEST! When I first started watching it on NBC, I KINDA liked it (came back mostly for Patton Oswalt, and didn’t much like the Glenn Howerton character. But I kept watching it, and liked the Howerton character more, and began to absolutely love Paula Pell. Then, the “students” were featured more and more and started to love those characters too. But this last season was above and beyond and SO CREATIVE! I will absolutely miss it. So sorry to see it go.