
ABC’s had mixed success with their new shows this year, but what about Downward Dog? The TV show just premiered in May and we want to know if you think it should be cancelled or renewed for a second season.
Based on the web series of the same name, the comedy follows the day-to-day life of Nan (Allison Tolman), as told by her increasingly lonely and philosophical dog, Martin (voiced by Samm Hodges). The cast also includes Lucas Neff, Kirby Howell-Baptiste, Barry Rothbart, Siovhan Christensen, Ayden Mayeri, and Andrew Gorell.
Downward Dog has brought in pretty poor ratings for ABC so far. Currently, the sitcom is earning an average rating of 0.87 in the 18-49 demo and 4.40 million viewers. The network held the comedy until very late in the season and produced just eight episodes — likely signs that ABC doesn’t have a lot of faith in the show.
However, even with falling ratings, does Downward Dog deserve a second chance in your book? What do you think? Should ABC renew this canine comedy or cancel it?
6/24 update: ABC has cancelled the Downward Dog TV show after one season. Details here.


I LOVE Downward Dog! I’m not a fan of most situation comedies but this 1 has me laughing from beginning to end. Yes, we need a season 2!
I love this show! Maybe they need to change the time slot. It is so cute and original. I’m so glad the network went outside the “norm” and did something with a dog as the star!
I look forward to it every week. It is a bright and positive show that all animal lovers should support. As an educator, I also find it to be a excellent show for older children and teens. Fun, smart and entertaining.
We don’t miss this show at our house. It’s thoughtful and refreshing and Martin is perfect.
Yes yes yes…..this weeks episode was even better. It’s finding its legs.
Love it!
I now look at my best friend, Cody and wonder……. LOL!
I love it! A big breath of fresh air! Laugh out loud moments!
If I ever get another pup, I’m going to name him Martin!
LOVE this show! Anyone with pets, especially a rescue dog, can totally relate to this great new show!!
Totally LOVE this show!!! Very clever and makes my husband and I BOTH LOL!
LOVE it and the writing is excellent!!!!!
Please keep this show!
Please renew my favorite show. You need to get the word out. No one knows about the show. Ads/interviews in all magazines that dog lovers read – Country Living, Garden and Gun, Martha Stewart Living… and more, more tweets!
Yes, yes, yes….this hits it on the head, LINDA is the one comment here that allof us (5) said last week….This should be marketed on Animal Planet, on a poster in every PET SUPERMARKET, PET SMART, and every dog site !!
Please renew this great show. Laugh out when Martin talks. Great great stories and Martin’s philosophy is spot on! Love it. Please!!!!
I think this is the best new show in a long time. It’s exactly how I hear my dog. I love it!
Remember that if we went on the first season Seinfeld and Rosanne would not have made it. This show has a lot of potential and I do want to see them grow in their roles.
We really enjoy watching. Very clever and funny. Hoping it’ll be back for another season and many more.
Please renew. Finally a comedy with real relatable thoughts. Martin’s mouth moving is actually smile inducing.