(Photo by: Lisa Rose/FOX)
Kat’s cafe has closed. The FOX network has cancelled the Call Me Kat sitcom, so it won’t be returning for a fourth season. The de facto series finale aired last night.
A multi-camera comedy series, the Call Me Kat TV show is based on the British Miranda series and stars Mayim Bialik, Swoosie Kurtz, Kyla Pratt, Cheyenne Jackson, Julian Gant, and Jack McBrayer. Guests in season three include Ken Jennings, Kevin Sussman, Vicki Lawrence, and Parker Young. The story follows Kat (Bialik), a woman who struggles every day against society (and her mother) to prove that she can live a happy and fulfilling life — despite still being single at 39 years old. Kat’s mother, Sheila (Kurtz), views her daughter being single as her own personal failure. After leaving her job as a University of Louisville college professor, Kat spends the money her parents had set aside for her wedding to open a cat café. Working alongside Kat at the cafe are friends Randi (Pratt) and Gideon (McBrayer). As Kat celebrates her independence, her single-forever plans begin to veer off-course when her former crush and good friend, Max (Jackson), returns to town. Max takes a job as a bartender at the piano bar across the street from Kat’s place and works with his friend, Carter (Gant).
The third season of Call Me Kat averages a 0.21 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 1.17 million viewers in the live+same day ratings (includes all DVR playback through 3:00 AM). Compared to season two, that’s down by 41% in the demo and down by 35% in viewership. When delayed viewing is factored in via the live+7 day ratings, episodes pick up nearly 90% more viewers.
Call Me Kat has been in danger of being cancelled each year but managed to snag a renewal each time — until now. The ratings saw a huge drop in season three, and since FOX only has slots for two live-action sitcoms, the network decided to try something new. Last night’s season finale had the feel of a series finale so it seems like the cast and crew had an idea that bad news was on the way.
The fates of Welcome to Flatch and Animal Control have yet to be announced. Flatch is produced by Sony and the studio made a very attractive deal that landed it a second season renewal last year. Animal Control is owned by FOX so a second-season renewal seems very likely.
What do you think? Have you enjoyed the Call Me Kat comedy series? Were you hoping it would be renewed for a fourth season? Are you disappointed that it’s been cancelled?
Cancel Welcome to Flatch instead
I really enjoyed the show always had some good laughs even in sad times.
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So disappointed that Call Me Kat has been cancelled!! I record every episode and watch several times before deleting. Love the show and hope another smarter network will take over.
any network that would pick up this trainwreck would be crazy to do so
Very sad news !! We really enjoyed watching this quirky group of friends !!
“Call Me Kat” will truly missed !!
Very disappointed Kay has been cancelled. Loved it!!!
Disappointed it’s being cancelled!
Yes, I am disappointed that Call me Kat has been cancelled. I really don’t care for Welcome to Flatch and Animal Control. Am a fan of comedies.
Can’t another network pick this sitcom up for a fourth season?
Please don’t give me thumbs down. I’m on your side.
Loved Call me Kat so much. And I’ve always adored Mayim Bialek. Looked forward to Thursday night’s because of it after for me a bit of a rocky start in first few episodes. But then it just worked. The cast became a family that I became invested in. Devastated by the untimely death of Leslie Jordan but the show handled it so well including a heartfelt and emotional tribute to him. Phil was sent off to be happily married to his soulmate not somehow killed off. Even having his momma (Vickie Lawrence) pop up in an episode was so well… Read more »
Oh my gosh it lasted three seasons? How in the world did it last that long? Anyway good riddance
I loved watching this show with my bestie, but I do get why it’s being cancelled. Kat’s quirkiness and love of puns (and cats) were relatable and always good a good chuckle out of us!
3 season 2 late, who watches this crap
What in the world FOX? Why would you cancel this great sitcom & I’ve enjoyed it & always still makes me laugh too & shame on you too after they made great better writing after Leslie passed & I prefer Mayim on this show than Jeopardy also too. Please bring it back & really upset too.
Not going to mention that Leslie Jordan died during the season?
And his death was handled so well. They didnt kill off his character or even just make him non existent. They sent Phil off to a happy life with his soulmate. And a beautiful tribute to Leslie ending with Dolly Partons beautiful song. And almost every episode had a little of Leslie in it including the finale with Cheyanne’s t-shirt.