(Suzanne Tenner/FX)
Vulture Watch
Can Sam get ahead? Has the Better Things TV show been cancelled or renewed for a fifth season on FX? The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of Better Things, season five. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?
What’s This TV Show About?
Airing on the FX cable channel, Better Things stars Pamela Adlon, Mikey Madison, Hannah Alligood, Olivia Edward, Celia Imrie, Rebecca Metz, and Alysia Reiner. A divorced woman without a filter, Sam Fox (Adlon) is doing her best to raise her three daughters — teenager Max (Madison), eccentric Frankie (Alligood), and spicy Duke (Edward). She also has to keep an eye out on her mother, Phil (Imrie). Sam fills the roles of dad, referee, and the cops, as well. If only she could find a little time to live her own life, too.
Season Four Ratings
The fourth season of Better Things averaged a 0.11 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 294,000 viewers. Compared to season three, that’s down by 10% in the demo and down by 12% in viewership. Find out how Better Things stacks up against other FX TV shows.
Better Things has been renewed for a (final) fifth season which will debut February 28, 2022. Stay tuned for further updates.
Telly’s Take
Will FX cancel or renew Better Things for season five? The traditional ratings aren’t very good, even when compared to other FX shows. Still, Disney is focusing on producing plenty of content for FX that can then be streamed on Hulu (which the company also controls). This may be the final year for Better Things but my gut tells me it will be renewed instead. I’ll update this page with breaking developments. Subscribe for free alerts on Better Things cancellation or renewal news.
5/27/20 update: Better Things has been renewed for a fifth and final season on FX.
Better Things Cancellation & Renewal Related Links
- TV show ratings are still important. Follow Better Things’ weekly ups and downs.
- How do this show’s ratings compare to other channels’ TV shows?
- Find more Better Things TV series news or other FX TV show news.
- Explore our TV show status pages.
- Check out our lists of already cancelled and ended TV shows.
What do you think? Are you glad that the Better Things TV show has been renewed for a fifth season? Are you sorry to know there won’t be a sixth season?
This is the best show ever. Please renew one of the few quality shows on tv.
This is a great show, im glad to hear it is coming back. Hope soon, taking into the safety of producing a series during covid. Looking forward to seeing the new season.
Best show ever. Please renew this quality program !
I love better things whatch whole series twice, got all my daughters and daughter in law to watch it, I feel like it’s not finished , as a 57 yr old lady I really enjoyed having a show that spoke to me , love all the story lines love every character, please bring it back for more seasons PLEASE,
Love Better Things! One of my favorite shows. Fingers crossed for season 5 and six and seven and more.
I certainly hope Better Things is renewed for season 5. It is a series that is totally relatable. I have actually watched the entire series, over and over. I have introduced the series to friends who also love it. I wish i could get a part on the show. Please bring it back!
I consider this to be one of the best shows on TV. Very creative. And it tackles subjects others won’t go near (See: “Listen to the Roosters”). There have been scenes in various episodes over the years that have stuck with me. Honest, heartbreaking, and heartwarming. I always feel better after watching the show.
I’m guessing the show is mostly aimed at women and/or mothers. But I’m a guy, and I look forward to the show every week.
I really hope it gets renewed for at least one more season.
This is one of the very best shows on TV. It’s real life. So entertaining. I look forward to every show. I hope it comes back for season five. It is so intelligent.
Please renew this amazing show! I only started watching this series a few weeks ago because I knew I’d for sure be into it after seeing the commercials. I have binged all 4 seasons now and absolutely love everything about it! Please please please give us a season 5!
Love Aldon’s writing and Better things. Feels like what single parenting is truly about. Please renew.
I love this show, fingers crossed for another season…She has so much to say…I loved season 4…
Better Things has amazing content. I absolutely love this show. I pray it gets picked up for many more seasons