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?
One of the best shows on television. Really miss watching it.
Wonderful show. Why did it take me so long to figure out that it was made up of Short family short stories? Probably because I was laughing so hard.
PLEASE bring back Life in Pieces!!!!! It is such a funny show with a talented cast. I can’t believe other shows have been renewed over this fabulous show!
PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE bring back Life in Pieces. It is what made my weeks. It is hilarious and such a great show that we can all relate too. Want it back ASAP!!!
Luv luv luv this show.
Love, love, love this show. Writing couldn’t be better and the cast has the chemistry that makes the show. Keep it going!
Totally not happy if it went away. My demographic is over 70 and the different generations of a family are hilarious. Thanks for bringing it back.
Love this show !!! Life in pieces is so funny
Love this show
love, love, LOVE! Life in Pieces!
Life in Pieces is such a great show , we can’t wait for it to come back on! Please renew it!!
Great show! Can’t wait for it to come back on. One of my favorites
This is a terrific show. I’m so glad it will be back for a 4th season.
Kenneth E Wife got me hook on life in pieces
Please, please bring Life in Pieces back for the 4th Season! This show, with the great cast, is one of the funniest, down to earth shows on TV . I’m sure there are many watchers who agree!!