Tim Allen’s second long-running ABC sitcom has come to a close. His Last Man Standing TV show has been cancelled so there won’t be a seventh season on ABC. The ABC family sitcom follows straight-talker Mike Baxter (Tim Allen), a man surrounded by women.
Last Man Standing also stars Nancy Travis, Molly Ephraim, Kaitlyn Dever, Amanda Fuller, Jordan Masterson, Flynn Morrison, Jonathan Adams, Christoph Sanders, and Hector Elizondo.
Last Man Standing: A Look at the Ratings
The sixth season of Last Man Standing averaged a 1.15 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 6.41 million viewers. Compared to the fifth season, that’s down by 5% in both measures.
Although when sorted by ratings demo numbers Last Man Standing ranks 12th among the 25 scripted ABC TV shows we’re tracking, in terms of average total audience size it’s a top three show. That’s pretty good for Friday nights, when the audience is smaller.
In addition to performing solidly for ABC, Last Man Standing does well in syndication.
Unfortunately, ABC does not share in those syndication profits since the series is produced by 20th Century Fox Television. In the past, the network had negotiated with the studio to secure lower licensing fees. This time around, there was no last-minute bargaining.
There’s been no news of trying to shop the series elsewhere but, if the studio and creatives are willing to make the jump, Last Man Standing seems like a natural candidate to move to a streaming or cable outlet.
What do you think? Do you still watch the Last Man Standing TV series? Are you upset that it’s been cancelled?
We love Last Man Standing. Look forward to it each week. Great story lines and acting. Would love to see it moved to another place if that is what would ensure it stays on the air.
I’m very upset! I think ABC did something stupid. No one knows a good sitcom anymore. I loved last man standing.
My husband and I always watch.
So disappointed it is cancelled.
ABC, is making a huge mistake
I really hope another network picks up
LAST MAN STANDING, It really is the best show on TV,
I think it’s terrible that LMS is being cancelled it’s one of the few great shows that were on tv. Great clean humor! I would hope you are not being politically prejudice as to your reasoning of canceling this show. I would hope that another network with intelligence will pick LMS up!
We love this show and the characters are still in a place where you want to see how it goes. Hate to see it cancelled; hope cable picks it up.
What is wrong with you, ABC? This is the best show on your network! I’m extremely disappointed. I hope another network is smarter than you and pick it up.
Cancelled WHY WHY? Why in the HELL want ABC leave alone the good shows alone like this one Dammit. I love this show “Last Man Standing” it just gets better and better, it’s honest to the point and does not mince words. I think Tim Allen should run for POTUS. I could watch it all the time. This show “Last Man Standing” always comes through with great I mean great entertainment, I love this show , and Tim Allen has the best comedic timing. He is a funny funny man. I love this show. Its my favorite show besides AAARRGHHROOO,… Read more »
You want let people say what they really want and need to say so we have to dance around the friggen truth and mince words. Curse you abc with your little pee brains of wisdom. To cancel LAST MAN STANDING the BEST SHOW ON TV AND IN YOUR LINEUP IS “INSANE” yes “INSANE”. These show are apart of our lives, not just ratings or a bottom line money in the bank they become part of our families and we get to visit and spend time with them in our homes. They let us escape our realities with funny enough “with… Read more »
What a great show and now sad day now that “Last Man Standing” has been canceled. This show has been brave with its comedic narrative that confronts some of the more liberal attitudes with its conservative ideals. Tim Allen and Co. will be missed especially since its ratings were still strong enough to justify a seventh season.
I hope NetFlex picks this up. That is how I stumbled across it to begin with. Love this show and will continue to watch.
Another show I love being cancelled. I also hope cable picks it up. Very sad.9q
I love this show…CMT pick it up…
One of my favorite shows on tv! So witty! Hoping it moves to another network!
I love this show. Sure hope another network steps up. Best comedy on TV.
It would be awesome if Hallmark did