Hopefully you weren’t waiting for a second season of the Benched sitcom. USA Network has cancelled the TV show after one season of 12 episodes.
On Benched, a high-powered corporate lawyer (Eliza Coupe) experiences a fall from grace and lands in the rough and tumble world of public defenders. The series also stars Jay Harrington, Oscar Nunez, Maria Bamford, Jolene Purdy, and Carter MacIntyre.
The series debuted in October 2014 to a disappointing 877,000 viewers with a 0.4 rating in the 18-49 demographic. The ratings for subsequent episodes were both a little better and a little worse but were basically the same.
The season ended up averaging 830,000 viewers and a 0.3 in the demo. It was the least-watched scripted series on USA and Benched tied Covert Affairs (also cancelled) for the lowest demo rating.
Sitcom Playing House had just slightly better ratings but was renewed. According to Deadline, it did well in DVR and VOD viewing so USA decided to bring it back under a different VOD business model. Benched isn’t getting the same second chance.
The final two episodes of Benched aired on December 30th.
What do you think? Did you like the Benched TV show? Do you think that it should have been cancelled or renewed for a second season?
I was really waiting to see a season 2 of Benched. I enjoyed season 1, it was hilarious!
A shame.
This was a fun series on the cusp of a breakout.
Why is it that shows, that have the potential to be really really good always end up getting binned.
And yet someone saw fit to let how I met your mother run for 10 seasons+
come on Netflix, do your thing!!!
I loved Benched! I kept waiting for season 2, this is so sad. This was a great show and I would love to know where these ratings are at.
I loved the show. I still watch the first season.
They got it wrong . Finally a light hearted positive TV series. What a shame
so sad I love that show kept waiting for season 2
I am really sad that this show is cancelled on regular tv here in Winnipeg, Canada. The quick wit, smart assess, quick wit between stars. Loved the show. Now I will not be able to watch it unless I get Netflix. Reruns though. This show reminded me of the private eye show and chemistry years ago on a tv show called ” blue something” with the quit wit between Cyril Shepard and Bruce Willis. Too bad I just loved that show ” BENCHED”
The show you are thinking off was Moonlighting. Great show. I agree it should not have been cancelled.
I loved that show!..they did not give it a chance!
Loved the show. Should have given it more time
Sorry to see Benched was cancelled. They didn’t give it a chance. The cast was great!! Big Mistake to Cancel Benched, IMHO.
I liked the show and was looking forward to a second season.
Benched was an entertaining and smartly-written, not to mention funny, show. Not many new shows are of this caliber. I do not believe it should have been cancelled, but given a fair chance to succeed (or fail) on its own merits (versus through a network decision).
Mannnn I was really looking forward to season two
Oh no!!! This is awful news!! It was the scheduling of the show that was whack! My family and I recorded every single episode and then watched later, sometimes more than once!! We really enjoyed the show and were looking forward to another season!! C’mon USA!!! Geebus!