Living Biblically: Cancelled Sitcom Returning to CBS

CBS has announced that their cancelled TV show, Living Biblically, is returning to Monday nights — at least for a little while. While there won’t be a second season, fans of the comedy will get to see the remaining episodes. *Updates below.

A fictional CBS sitcom inspired by a real-life venture, Living Biblically stars Jay R. Ferguson, Lindsey Kraft, Ian Gomez, David Krumholtz, Tony Rock, and Camryn Manheim. The sitcom centers on Chip Curry (Ferguson), a film critic for an NYC newspaper. After the death of his best friend, Chip decides to live a better life, through strict adherence to biblical precepts. Fortunately, he has the support of his good-humored allies: wife Leslie (Kraft); the “God Squad” (Gomez and Krumholtz); and his colleagues (Manheim and Rock). As he sets out on his journey, Chip wonders if the results will be of biblical proportions.

The sitcom was cancelled and pulled from the schedule last month after eight episodes of poor ratings.

Right now, it looks like the 13th episode (the series finale) will air on June 25th. Here’s information about the next couple episodes from CBS.

FATHER GENE IS JEALOUS WHEN HE LEARNS THAT CHIP ATTENDED VINCE’S BAPTIST CHURCH TO SEE ANOTHER SIDE OF RELIGION, ON “LIVING BIBLICALLY,” MONDAY, MAY 28

Editor’s note: The air date of this episode has changed.

Loretta Devine Guest Stars as Vince’s Aunt Estelle

“Never Let Loyalty Leave You” – Father Gene is jealous when he finds out that Chip attended Vince’s Baptist church to see another side of religion, on LIVING BIBLICALLY, Monday, May 28 (9:30-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Loretta Devine guest stars as Vince’s Aunt Estelle.

REGULAR CAST:
Jay R. Ferguson (Chip)
Lindsey Kraft (Leslie)
Ian Gomez (Father Gene)
David Krumholtz (Rabbi Gil)
Tony Rock (Vince)
Camryn Manheim (Ms. Meadows)

GUEST CAST:
Loretta Devine (Estelle)
Charles Emmett (Pastor Berry)
Ego Nwodim (Tracy)

WRITTEN BY: Jess Lamour
DIRECTED BY: Andy Ackerman

LESLIE IS OFFENDED WHEN CHIP SUGGESTS SHE QUIT HER JOB TO STAY HOME AND TAKE CARE OF THE BABY, ON “LIVING BIBLICALLY,” MONDAY, APRIL 30 JUNE 4

“Submit to Thy Husband” – When Chip suggests that Leslie quit her job to stay home when the baby is born, she assumes it’s his attempt to get her to submit to him based on a bible verse, on LIVING BIBLICALLY, Monday, April 30 June 4 (9:30-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Loretta Devine guest stars as Vince’s Aunt Estelle.

REGULAR CAST:
Jay R. Ferguson (Chip)
Lindsey Kraft (Leslie)
Ian Gomez (Father Gene)
David Krumholtz (Rabbi Gil)
Tony Rock (Vince)
Camryn Manheim (Ms. Meadows)

GUEST CAST:
Carla Renata (Gracie)
John Eric Bentley (Warren)

WRITTEN BY: Allison Bosma and Jon DeWalt
DIRECTED BY: Andy Ackerman

What do you think? Do you like the Living Biblically TV show? Will you be watching the remaining episodes of this cancelled comedy series?

*5/28/18 update: CBS has delayed the return of Living Biblically for another week. It’s now set to return on June 4th.

*6/4/2018 update: CBS will not air the rest of Living Biblically season one. Details here.