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?
So disappointed it’s been cancelled. Loved, loved the show!
I have watched Counsel of Dad’s from episode 1 and it was truly a Great Show. I will miss it. I cannot believe that NBC has cancelled the show. They could have at least given it another chance to prove itself. So Sorry To See It Go.
I am so sad to hear this. I just binge watched the series and fell in love with the show and every single character. I was so looking forward to how full and rich each character could be. This show reminded me of Parenthood. I think they should give the season another go. The characters are so diverse and rich
Sad to hear that the counsel of dads has been cancelled. I enjoyed this show and feel it should be given a 2nd season
Please bring this show back. Great storyline, great characters. Want the story to continue.
The Council of Dads is a show that is needed in all these crazy times that we as a country and world are living through! I feel that this show needs to be given another chance to get the audience to make a go of it – ten episodes really isn’t much of a chance.
I absolutely loved Council of Dads and am extremely proud of my daughter-in-law Jill Maxcy who was a first AD on the show and spent four months filming in Savannah. Kudos to all the directors and actors. I’m so sorry Council was not renewed.
Wonderful show, along with the Village. I looked forward to watching both shows every week!!
This has been a great show with interesting, diverse characters and lives. I wish it would stay on for a new season, But they need to put it on a Different Time. 8:00 pm is Too Early for most of us, especially since the content is not for young kids. Please Consider trying a later time. Thank you for your stories and actors.
Everytime I watch a new series you all cancel it before you even give it a chance! My Dad just heard of it 2 weeks ago. I was telling him and my step mom, they loved the idea of it. Then 2 days later I found out it was cancelled! My parents divorce when I was little.. I missed out on so much of my life with my dad. I truly wish you would please reconsider and bring it back. I don’t know how your rating work but I watch it on DVR as I can get busy with life!… Read more »
First NBC cancels The Village and now Council of Dads, both amazing shows. My family looked forward to both of these shows every week. Interesting solid characters and compelling modern story lines – Why can’t these shows get a better chance to grow their audience? We are disappointed yet again.
I am so disappointed that the Council of Dads will not be returning for a second season. I loved watching this family and how supportive they were of each others life struggles. It was very inspiring and encouraged one to continue on through life’s tough times and to look to others for support.
I am soo sad that council of dads got cancelled!!!! I LOVE this show!!! I was looking forward to a second season!!! Please someone pick it up and make a second season!!!!!
I can’t believe that NBC decided to cancel Council for Dad’s. It was an incredible show and the cast was awesome.
I love Council of Dads. One of the best programs on NBC. Acting and writing are superb. And of course you idiots cancel the good shows and leave **** on.
I don’t get it. You pander to people who hardly watch TV and if a decent program is on they wouldn’t know it if it hit them in the face. I say give it a season two.