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?
Great show, can’t believe NBC cancelled stupid, this show had heart was interesting but guess like all great shows didn’t appeal to the milinials who just want to watch zombies and walking dead, wake up NBC you have or had others views
Devastated to learn that Council of Dads has been cancelled. Not one weak performance in any of the episodes! This was the only program I have looked forward to in a Lon time! Each episode captured the strength of the human spirit. You will be losing a fan of NBC!
Please reconsider your decision on canceling council of dad. This was a good family show and it was very well liked by a lot of people. It was a favorite of mine and my fiancé. We need more family shows like this on TV.
Yes, whole family watched it and would watch season 2
I am not happy about the decision you made with canceling the show Council of dads. Another show canceled that was a favorite of mine. Another show you’re not giving a chance to. This is a family show, and a show that a lot of people like. There aren’t enough shows like this on TV. The ratings are not up I understand but what about the people that do you like the show? It’s not fair to us!?!? Please reconsider your decision.
First off, your series ratings methods suck! And 18 to 49 year olds are not the only people in this ******* world! This was a great family show! And as far as Nielsen ratings, I have had the boxes in my house before and they don’t mean crap. Also, in today’s world, everybody does not necessarily watch a show the night you all choose to air it. So if you pull ratings based on it’s are time, it does not mean that it does not get watched more during other hours if recorded to a DVR through a cable company… Read more »
Not a very good move by the network. They never gave it a chance to develop a following. Big mistake. One of if not the best show on television. No wonder more and more people are moving to alternative forms of entertainment. Such a shame. I hope NetFfex picks it up. They would do it the justice this program deserves.
I love this show. In fact, it’s the only show I’m watching this season on any channel. Nothing else is worth viewing. Why do they always take off the good shows and leave the ones with violence and over sex. We need more family oriented shows. And this one is also great for showing the acceptance of those different from us. This is something we need to see more of, not take them off the air. Big mistake NBC. And there are so many questions still to be answered. I doubt they will all be answered next week in the… Read more »
Very disappointed as this is a quality show. So many low class series keep on. Go figure.
This is a quality show in the caliber of Friday Night Lights, Parenthood, and This Is Us. It should have been given a chance. We don’t need more talent shows, dating shows, or laugh-track sitcoms. We want and deserve shows of the quality and class of Council of Dads.
Of course they cancel good wholesome shows and keep the crap on forever.
I am so saddened that Council of Dads is being cancelled. In my opinion, it is right up there with This is Us! Of course I would watch a second season!
I loved this show. Cannot believe it is cancelled. Finally something worth watching. I am not happy with nbc.
Yes I enjoyed the show had a good cast. It’s amazing what shows they keep on while they take others off.
I’m so so sad! I loved this show! There are not any good family shows on anymore and I really looked forward to this one every week! Please reconsider and bring it back!
This is a terrible decision. There are so many important issues that could be pursued for each of the characters. You didn’t give it a chance. Very poor choice