Despite being on the cancellation bubble once again, CBS is sticking with Life in Pieces. The network has renewed the Thursday night TV show for a fourth season.
The single-camera comedy follows four branches of the Short family tree. Although they’re a big happy clan, that doesn’t mean there are no awkward moments amidst their funny and moving milestones. The cast includes Dianne Wiest, James Brolin, Zoe Lister-Jones, Colin Hanks, Angelique Cabral, Thomas Sadoski, Betsy Brandt, Dan Bakkedahl, Niall Cunningham, Holly J. Barrett, Giselle Eisenberg, and Hunter King.
A Look at the Ratings:
Unlike most series whose ratings have seen declines, total viewer numbers have actually increased for Life in Pieces during its third season. The season is averaging a 1.12 rating in the 18-49 demo and 6.56 million viewers.
Last year, the CBS sitcom averaged a 1.26 rating in the 18-49 demo and 6.12 million viewers. That’s an 11% decline in the demo but an increase of 7% in viewership this year.
While the ratings are positive, CBS doesn’t own the show so the network had to once again hammer out a deal with producing studio 20th Century Fox Television.
All told, today CBS cancelled two TV shows: Superior Donuts and Scorpion. The network also renewed five series: Criminal Minds (season 14); Man With a Plan (season three); Life in Pieces (season four); Instinct (season two); and Big Brother: Celebrity Edition (season two).
UPDATE: CBS has cancelled Kevin Can Wait and has renewed Elementary for season seven.
What do you think? Do you watch Life in Pieces? Are you glad the comedy is coming back for a fourth season? Would you have been upset if the show had been cancelled?
I love Life in Pieces. When is it returning?
It’s unfortunate that the demographics focus on such a limited and young group. My husband and I LOVE this show, as I feel that the characters and story line is very relatable to those of us who have grown children and grandchildren.
I would be very disappointed if Life in Pieces was cancelled
There aren’t many good shoes left on TV. Very happy this one is coming back
I love Life in Pieces!! When is it returning?
I’ve been wondering where “Life in Pieces” have been. I truly love that show. Been looking for months. When is it returning. Thx.
Where is Life in Pieces? We love this show. It is refreshingly unique. I love every one of the characters. Please renew Life in Pieces.
Yes PLEASE! PLEASE Renew Life In Pieces!!! I Absolutely Looove This Show
Wonderful Show Please Keep!
When is life in pieces season 4 airing? So many waste of space shows, when this one coming back??
I would have been really disappointed if Life in Pieces had not been renewed. The four short stories concept is unique. Hurry up CBS and put it on the air!!
Funniest show on TV! James Brolin is great as the laid back patriarch. So glad it’s returning!
Great show! Very funnny needs a better time slot! Reminds me of Seinfeld episodes often
I love it as well and am glad to hear it’s coming back. But when??? Murphy Brown took its time slot this past week.
Love this show! It’s funny in so many ways and on so many levels. Sophisticated. I look forward to watching it every week. Would miss it greatly if it were cancelled. I’m thrilled that it will be back!
I love LIP!!!! When is season 4 starting ??
Can’t wait for season 4 when does it debut?