The dads aren’t coming back for a second season. Co-star J. August Richards has revealed that the NBC family drama series, Council of Dads, has been cancelled a week ahead of its season (now series) finale.
Airing on Thursday nights, the drama series begins as Scott Perry (Tom Everett Scott), a loving father of five, has his entire life’s plan thrown into upheaval by an unexpected health scare. After being diagnosed with cancer, he and his wife call on a few of their most trusted friends to step in as back-up dads to help guide and support his growing family – just in case Scott can’t be there to do it himself. The NBC show also stars Richards, Sarah Wayne Callies, Clive Standen, Blue Chapman, Emjay Anthony, Michele Weaver, Thalia Tran, Steven Silver, Kevin Daniels, and Michael O’Neill.
The first season of Council of Dads averages a meager 0.40 rating in the 18-49 demographic with just 2.82 million viewers in the Live+same day ratings.
The family drama series is one of the peacock network’s lowest-rated scripted series of the season. Other first-year NBC shows that have also been cancelled this season include Lincoln Rhyme: Hunt for the Bone Collector, Perfect Harmony, Indebted, Bluff City Law, and Sunnyside.
As mentioned, Richards broke the news of the cancellation, via an emotional Instagram post. Callies and Daniels also posted their own messages.
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What do you think? Have you seen the Council of Dads TV show? Would you have watched a second season of this NBC series?
I am very disappointed. This show was one of the best. I think shows that can express so much emotion and feelings are the best.
I really loved this show. NBC has a track record of not giving a show a chance to grow.
I know.. love this show. But not gonna keep watching NBC much longer if they keep doing this..
With the way the world is right now, it NEEDS this show..
I wasn’t too impressed with this show at first, I felt like it was being “diverse” for the sake of being diverse. Like let’s see how many minorities we can put in one show. Don’t get me wrong I’m not anti diversity and I strongly support shows that have characters that represent the real world. I worried that the powers that be behind this show might have the mindset we can skimp on story telling because as long as marginalized people have representation on our show they’ll watch and we can just phone it in. That when done can be… Read more »
I agree with everything said. I was really looking forward to more episodes and Season 2. Great show – it has grown on me and I will miss it! Give it a second chance, please.
I love this show you so need to keep it going And give it a chance,
I really like this show. So glad it was on. I love the area they live in. I hope someone else will pick it up. Summer time is a hard time to be on. Give it another chance
I have thoroughly enjoyed this show and extremely sad that it is closing so quickly.
The ensemble cast and storyline have been excellent in all respects.
I would like to see this program continue if enough people chime in maybe it could happen.
I’m 75 years old and it touched my heart… thank you to all of you so much! ❣
Very disappointed this show is being cancelled. One of my favorites. Was looking forward to season 2
So s0rry that Council of Dads has not been renewed. It is by far my favorite show of the season. Please reconsider and give this show another chance. They have more stories to share.
I’m really upset & sorry that Council of Dad’s was canceled. This is a terrific series that went by too quickly. I miss the days when networks would give a series time to lay the foundation of the story and develop into a great show. This show has heart, interesting characters, good stories & excellent story telling. Shame on NBC for not marketing it better to reach more of an audience. Great actors, including the kids. Y’all will be missed.
I watched the first episode. Loved it until the last five minutes or so. Never watched another episode. It had a very interesting premise.
I loved the show! So sad it’s not coming back for season 2
A great show. Sorry to hear that there is no season 2. A great cast & good story line. Surprised at the cancellation.
So sorry to see this show end – it is one of the best new shows this season!! It really had a story to tell. Please reconsider!
I don’t know why you want to cancel this show? What is your reason it’s a great family show. Please reconsider. Very
Disappointed.