Earlier this year, CBS introduced Living Biblically, a sitcom about a man who tried to live his life according to the Bible. It was cancelled after a handful of episodes had aired because of low ratings. Now, the network is looking at faith from another angle with a drama called God Friended Me. Will the drama succeed where the comedy failed? Will God Friended Me be cancelled or renewed for a second season? Stay tuned. *Status update below.
A drama series airing on CBS, God Friended Me stars Brandon Micheal Hall, Violett Beane, Suraj Sharma, Javicia Leslie, and Joe Morton. Set in New York City, the series revolves around a thoughtful and outspoken podcaster named Miles(Hall). Miles is an atheist and that puts him at odds with his reverend father (Morton). Miles’ life is turned upside down when he receives a friend request on social media from a user named “God”. He eventually accepts and starts digging into his new friend’s account, convinced it’s a hoax. He partners with journalist Cara Bloom (Beane) and gets additional aide from his sister Ali (Leslie) and his hacker pal Rakesh (Sharma). Miles is convinced that the “God” account is an elaborate hoax and is devoted to uncovering the truth. In the meantime, he’s playing along and, in the process, seeing his life changed forever.
The ratings are typically the best indication of a show’s likelihood of staying on the air. The higher the ratings (particularly in the 18-49 demo), the better the chances for survival. This chart will be updated as new ratings data becomes available — typically around 11:30am EST/8:30am PST. Refresh to see the latest.
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Note: These are the Live + Same Day Ratings which include “live” viewing plus delayed DVR viewing, up until 3am local time that same night. Ratings marked with an “*” are the fast affiliate ratings and will be updated with the Live+SD numbers when they are made available. Typically, networks get paid for C+3 ratings which includes DVR viewing within three days of the original airing when commercials are watched. Those numbers are rarely released to the press.
What do you think? Do you like the God Friended Me TV show? Should it be cancelled or renewed for a second season?
*1/29/19 update: CBS has renewed the God Friended Me TV show for a second season.
Love this show…great story line. Haven’t missed an episode yet!
I don’t typically watch alot of network shows these days but I just happened to have this channel tuned in and sat down and it seemed to capture my interest. I plan to tune in in the future. I like the positive message and vibe it puts out in these trying times.
One of the best dramas on TV. It would be a real shame for this show to be cancelled.
It is a very very good show. Plot line moves along quickly and is tightly produced and written.
Well done
I absolutely love this show and can watch it with my teen age son without fear of any awkward scenes! It keeps us engaged and anticipating the next episode
A totally positive upbeat show with no swearing, no violence and happy endings. A bit of a stretch of credibility sometimes but I totally LOVE it! Rarely is there a truly original plot idea for a show anymore. Hopefully the writers can keep the story lines fresh and engaging for a long run!
Good show and a good time slot for it on Sunday night. Makes you want to be a better person by helping others. Thanks CBS. Hope the ratings do well.
Yes, please continue this series! It is fresh and a positive, hopeful story line that is very much needed! It should be highly rated!
Yes! Renew “God Friended Me” for another season.
Absolutely love this show. It’s so refreshing!! Can’t wait for season 2 and then more seasons to follow!! 🙂
It’s one show that my husband and I stop everything for. We’ve been avid fans since Episode 1.The cast, writing, use of NYC localesare all A+.
As a gay couple of 58 years, we were sorry that Miles’ sister and girlfriend broke up. We were hoping her coming out was going into a positive and thoughtful representation of many in the LGBTQ community. We also like the moral lesson learned by Miles as he summarizes the events of the episode
NO!!!
I love this show. I am/was so looking forward to more of it. I pray there is more. Me and my kids love it.
Along with EWTN, I think it’s the Best Show ever – Since “I Love Lucy.” Please keep it on the air, as there are very few refreshing shows to watch. Who wants to watch violence, correct? If that show was on all night I would watch it (when not working, of course. The actors were all the “perfect” choice. I will “pray” that it comes back!
My husband and I love God Friended Me!!! It took me a while to convince my husband to watch it but after the first episode he was hooked! So refreshing. Hopefully it will last!!! We need this type of show! Prayers for continuation!!