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Jon Cryer enjoyed a long run on CBS’ top comedy back in the day, Two and a Half Men, while Donald Faison spent nine seasons on NBC’s Scrubs. Now, these comedy vets have returned in a new comedy for the peacock network. Will it be a hit that runs for many years? Will Extended Family be cancelled or renewed for season two? Stay tuned. *Status Update Below.
A family comedy series, the Extended Family TV show stars Cryer, Faison, Abigail Spencer, Sofia Capanna, and Finn Sweeney. In the story, Jim Kearney (Cryer) and Julia Mariano (Spencer) have had an amicable divorce. So, they decide to continue to raise their kids, Jimmy Jr. (Sweeney) and Grace (Capanna), at the family home while taking turns on who gets to stay with them. Navigating the waters of divorce and child-sharing gets more complicated for Jim when Trey Schultz (Faison), the owner of the Boston Celtics (his favorite team), enters the picture and wins Julia’s heart.
The ratings are typically the best indication of a show’s chances of staying on the air. The higher the ratings, the better the chances of survival. This chart will be updated as new ratings data becomes available.
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Note: These are the final national ratings, including all live+same day viewing and DVR playback (through 3:00 AM). Early fast affiliate ratings (estimates) are indicated with an “*”. While these numbers don’t include further delayed or streaming viewing, they are a very good indicator of how a show is performing, especially when compared to others on the same channel. There can be other economic factors involved in a show’s fate, but typically the higher-rated series are renewed and the lower-rated ones are cancelled.
What do you think? Do you like the Extended Family TV series on NBC? Should it be cancelled or renewed for a second season?
*5/8/24 update: Extended Family has been cancelled by NBC after one season.
This show is a typical NBC trainwreck. I feel bad for John. He should never have taken this on. Script is terrible, premise is worse, and the characters are not believable. I mean, consult the old guy, about the matress you will use with the new guy? REALLY? awful.
It’s okay, but the laugh track ruins it. Either it is funny or it’s not. Pretending that it is makes it NOT!
I just love this show although it seems I am in the minority. The situations are new, and everyone has their own quirks. I look forward to each episode. I really hope this show is given a chance and doesn’t get canceled.
P. U. Worst show just about ever.
That is a rough episode 2 drop
I thought it was awful and corny. Bring in Charlie Sheen. Cryer isn’t good without him. Turned on Two and a Half Men.
Kept waiting for this to get funny, and waiting, and waiting. I finally lost patience and shut it off. Awful.