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Is it time to sober up? Has the Drunk History TV show been cancelled or renewed for a sixth season on Comedy Central? The television vulture is watching for the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of Drunk History, season six. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?
What’s This TV Show About?
A Comedy Central TV series from creators Derek Waters and Jeremy Konner, each episode of Drunk History features a narrator and guest stars reenacting historical events as recounted by terribly tipsy tellers of tales. From the Alamo and the Scopes Monkey Trial, to Watergate and beyond, no subject is off-limits. Waters hosts the program, and frequent players include Bennie Arthur, Craig Cackowski, Maria Biasucci, Mort Burke, Michael Coleman, Aasha Davis, Tim Baltz, J.T. Palmer, Tymberlee Hill, Pernilla Nylander, Rich Fulcher, and Craig Anstett. In season five, expect appearances by Mandy Moore, Tiffany Haddish, Jack McBrayer, Colin Hanks, Paget Brewster, Evan Rachel Wood, Alexander Skarsgård, Vanessa Bayer, Kat Dennings, Vanessa Hudgens, and more.
Season Five Ratings
The fifth season of Drunk History averaged a 0.23 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 449,000 viewers. Compared to season four, that’s down by 17% and 13%, respectively. Find out how Drunk History stacks up against other scripted Comedy Central TV shows.
Drunk History has been renewed for a sixth season which will debut January 15, 2019. Stay tuned for further updates.
Telly’s Take
Will Comedy Central cancel or renew Drunk History for season six? The ratings are down but it remains one of the cable channel’s top scripted shows so I believe it will be renewed. I’ll keep an eye on the Nielsens and update this page with breaking developments. Subscribe for free alerts on Drunk History cancellation or renewal news.
2/22/18 update: Comedy Central has renewed Drunk History for a sixth season. Details here.
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