CBS has had great success in the ratings with several of their sitcoms. The Big Bang Theory continues to be one of the highest-rated shows on television. However, the network doesn’t seem to have much sympathy for comedies that can’t pull their weight. How is Life in Pieces performing? Will it be cancelled or renewed for a second season?
Life in Pieces revolves around four branches of the Short family tree and their sometimes awkward, funny, and touching milestones. The cast includes James Brolin, Dianne Wiest, Thomas Sadoski, Angelique Cabral, Colin Hanks, Zoe Lister-Jones, Niall Cunningham, Betsy Brandt, and Dan Bakkedahl.
The series debuted on September 21st and attracted a very healthy 2.63 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 11.28 million viewers. Episode two dropped more than 22%, to a 1.94 in the demo with 8.71 million. It continued to air on Monday nights for a few more weeks and then moved to its permanent timeslot on Thursdays at 8:30pm.
The series has continued to be a steady performer for CBS and is averaging a 2.03 in the demo with 8.83 million viewers. Life in Pieces has likely benefited quite a bit by having high-rated The Big Bang Theory as a lead-in. However, it should be noted that this sitcom holds up pretty well in the ratings even when preceded by a Big Bang Theory rerun.
CBS head Les Moonves recently said that he expects five of the network’s freshman shows for second seasons. Many of the network’s sitcoms have been around for quite awhile so the CBS execs knows they need to nurture new series. While Life in Pieces wasn’t one of the 11 CBS shows that were renewed earlier this month, I expect it to be renewed for a second season.
But, what do you think? Do you like the Life in Pieces TV show on CBS? Do you think it should be cancelled or renewed for a second season?
Do not cancel this show, please! I look forward to this show all week!
Look forward to this show every week. One of the best!!
Love this show! Please do NOT cancel!
Love the show a whole lot. My wife will laugh out loud during most of the show. The writing is very clever.Please don’t cancel the show.
Mee and my co-workers absolutely love this show, we hoped it hasn’t been cancelled. It is a great show!
Love, love this show!! Please don’t disappoint and renew this refreshing new sit com. It makes me laugh out loud and halos me yo rewind.
Love this show! I tell all my friends how funny it is! PLEASE RENEW!!!
Currently, it’s the funniest sitcom on TV. It has a great cast and good story lines.
Renewed. Very refreshing show and the cast is excellent.
Love the show, second funiest tv show behind big bang, please cancel others
Life In Pieces is funny, entertaining, and real. Please, don’t cancel it!
Life in pieces is the first funny sitcom in years worth watching on local channels even though odd couple is funny it is been there done that and it don’t make me laugh and relate as Life in pieces truely bring it back we need a good laugh in these tough times today
Love the show – actors are superb and thank you for Zero Canned laughter. Would love it to continue – writers are great!
Love this show. The cast is brilliant.I don’t watch much, but don’t miss this one.
Love this show. Love. Feel free to cancel Supergirl, Survivor, odd couple, blue bloods, Hawaii 5 0, ncis-new Orleans and limitless to make room for more bbt and life in pieces. Really.