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 that this show has been canceled. This was such a high quality show. It was family oriented and heart warming. I pray that another network picks it up.
So upset that this show which you can sit down with family and enjoy is being cancelled. When the hour was up , I wanted it to continue. It was hard to wait for the next week. It dealt with real family and life issues which we can all relate to. It really should be renewed or picked up by another station.
I love Council of Dads, and I am so extremely disappointed that NBC would cancel such an incredible show!! This series was one that I immediately fell in love with. The characters are so true to life, and bring drama to a whole new level!! So unhappy with NBC, what are you thinking???
Great writing, amazing acting, diversity and current issues depicted so of course it was cancelled! Say what?!
Very disappointed that NBC is not continuing on this series.
This is one of my favorites shows I watched, some episodes twice. I so looked forward to Council of Dads season 2 and beyond.
We need a second season Please! Too many story lines left unanswered. Life isn’t always happy endings, but fiction can be. Don’t leave us hanging about the future, of the Crab Shack, Larry and all the rest.
Wrap it up in Season 2, but at least give us an ending and not a cliffhanger.
I loved this series!! Just like The Village last year. I can’t believe its been canceled. I fell in love with this wonderful family; so sorry to see them go. Shows should never have a cliff hanger the first season. Ill just have to hope Larry didn’t take that drink.
Most definitely to the question of season 2. We’ve enjoyed this whole season… anticipating Thursday night’s just for that show. Extremely disappointed that there won’t be more!
In a time when our country is in such turmoil this is the type of show that is needed. This is a show that has heart and hope that even though relationships of all kinds aren’t perfect that people of all kinds can work out their differences to accomplish goals. This show was canceled without being given a real chance. Just because it wasn’t an instant hit you cancel it. Guess it didn’t have enough murder, mayhem and hate spewing out of it every week to give it a 2nd chance. I hope another network sees its value and gives… Read more »
Every time there is a good family show, it is canceled. I don’t understand. Love this show!
Great show. Hate to see it go, what is wrong with NBC???
I hope it gets picked up by someone. There are so many cultures and storylines to watch. I am so sad. Not fair to base numbers off spring/summer. Run it in the fall
Yes, I love ❤️ Council of Dads! There were so many stories to be developed… I watched each episode and was eagerly awaiting to see the development of each family member’s situation… I will miss them as if they were my extended family!!!
Council of Dads should not be cancelled!
I’m so sad to see that Council of Dads has been cancelled. This was a great show and my must see of the week. The actors and actressess were all amazing and I will miss their interactions. I wish one of the streaming services would pick this up….PLEASE! ….and will miss my weekly cry and feel good moments.
I am so so sad and shocked Council of Dads is being canceled. It’s literally my favorite new show! While I personally became bored with This Is Us, I found this show so beautiful, touching, and intriguing. I think the main mistake the network did was the marketing! I had never even heard of this show until my mom told me about it and how wonderful it was. This was not the show’s fault and is a mistake!
THIS was an excellent show !!! Please give it a chance….