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 so heartbroken over this cancellation! This show was the best!
Omg! Just found this show it’s so good please someone pick it up and bring it back!
I cannot believe they are canceling this show! It has been one of my favorite shows to watch and I always looked forward to the next episode. Come on NBC, bring it back!!
I absolutely LOVED this show!!! I don’t understand why it was cancelled. I think people likely didn’t know it was on. Too many streaming network’s to pick from maybe?? All the more reason to keep the good ones on regular TV as far as I’m concerned. This was excellent and yes, I am so disappointed. The actor’s are awesome and the storyline is also!
Why do all the great shows get cancelled? My sisters and I love the show. Love the family and extended family. The topics covered are current and it is just nice to see shows that feature family. Love the show!!! I think a season 2 should be put on the table for conversation!!! Don’t leave us hanging!!!!
I am so OVER these networks that bring great shows in mid season and they do not give them a chance to find their audience especially durning a pandemic! NO more network TV for me
The show Coumcil of dads is the best show. please dont cancel it. you and all other statiom
ns put these rediculous shows on and when a nice family show comes along, you take it off.
We loved Council of dads. They cancelled a terrific show. Please bring it back. There’s not many shows that,show a loving family unit.
I loved this show. I was so sad to hear that it had been cancelled. There is so much “garbage” on TV, but this show was wonderful. So disappointed!
Yes I would have definitely watched another season of Council of Dads!!! I loved the show and all the characters. I can’t believe they aren’t going to renew it. They show a good drama besides a crime drama and only give it 10 episodes. That’s ridiculous!!!
This was an amazing show which touched on real life today situations. I think this show could have helped people going through same life situations and how to deal with them knowing the outcome isn’t always good; knowing you have to stay strong and deal with real life. So sad this was cancelled, had great potential!
Great show. I think the problem was the time it was on!! Some contents may not be ok for time slot. Also 8pm still at kids sport games, ECT. 10pm. You’re get more people . Especially during summer. Bring back and try different time slot!!!
Very sad that Council of Dads is cancelled. Was my favorite show of the season & one of the best shows to come around in so many years. Was “real” , dealt with real family issues & had so much emotion in it. Was so great to have a family show on again . It wasn’t violent or having too much sexual content or bad language. It showed love between this extended family addressing ,with an open mind & heart ,issues like alcoholism/addiction, LBGT, adoption, & losing a loved one to death & how it effects each person. It had… Read more »
Totally blindsided by this cancellation. It had to be one of the most thought provoking, emotional shows out there today. Why is it that all the shows that make you think and feel are cancelled only to be replaced by mindless drivel? I expect yet another ridiculous “reality” show designed to numb minds.
When are the networks ever going to get it?
I love this show. I am heart broken that it is not being renewed. The show has such a rich diverse cast of characters. Sometimes it takes more than one season to find its audience. I think the powers that be have made a grave error.
I agree i is a huge injustice to cancel this show…it is my favorite show on tv now …better even than This is Us!!!