Mike & Molly will end its run on CBS during the second half of this television season. With a 13-episode order for season six, fans will not see a seventh season.
Fans were shocked by the news of the comedy’s cancellation. The show is a fan favorite, but there are new details about the reasons behind Mike & Molly’s quick cancellation before the series even premieres season six on CBS.
Ken Levine, a veteran sitcom writer, went to his blog to share his thoughts on the cancellation of Mike & Molly recently, and he laid the facts of the situation out on the virtual television table.
He said:
MIKE & MOLLY has performed reasonably well wherever CBS has put it. And its star, Melissa McCarthy has become a legitimate movie star. You would think for that reason alone CBS would be thrilled. They’ve captured lightening in a bottle. And yet, in fairness, it’s not like McCarthy’s rise to stardom has kicked MIKE & MOLLY to a new level of popularity. It hasn’t. Neither did THE OFFICE’S ratings suddenly skyrocket when Steve Carell got hot in films.
A big consideration is economics, especially in MIKE & MOLLY’S case. Everyone initially signs a six-year deal. The six years will be up this season. This is when having a movie star as your lead becomes not such a good thing. License fees (how much the network will pay for each episode) are usually determined in advance and then putting together your cast and production crew is like an NBA franchise building a team under the salary cap. Sometimes the costs are just too prohibitive.
And still another factor – MIKE & MOLLY is not owned by CBS. It’s a Warner Brothers show. CBS has nothing to gain longterm by MIKE & MOLLY’S success. So it’s now the ugly stepchild with a foot missing.
Fans of Mike & Molly and the cast were definitely surprised by CBS pulling the plug on this series. Would you want to see this show find new life on another network? Tell us what you think.
Mike & Molly makes me really laugh. Each character has a lot to bring to the table. It’s sad to think that because Melissa McCarthy’s success in movies is a deal breaker to have a 7th ++ series? Warner Bros. should find another home for Mike & Molly! I hope my reply makes a difference?
Yes, a great show that touches a lot of hearts.
Wishing another Network picks up Mike and Molly! All the good shows get cancelled! Sigh… Please bring Mike and Molly back!
Yes! I enjoy this show very much…especially the relationship between Mike and Carl. I hope Mike and Molly find a new home!
It’s one of my favourite shows of all-time. Considering how the execs gave such a quick sendoff to CSI, I don’t hold out much hope for Mike and Molly. I hope that they don’t do this with Big Bang Theory next year when contracts are up for renewal as well.
My husband and I love this show we watch the reruns everyday. When we heard it was going off I was very disappointed. If another major network could pick this up it would be wonderful or even a cable station that most people get just as well. Please don’t make this show go away. All the other cast members are just as important and help make this show one of the best comedies on TV.
please find a spot for this wonderful show its my favorite
Yes!!!!!!!!!!!! Please!!!!!!!!!!! It’s so funny!!!!!!!
I love love love Mike and Molly! Please someone take this show to another network!!!
Are you kidding me,with soooo much brain dead programs,supposidly,funny,give me a break.Shows about tattoos,cooking,hairdressers,house and garden,this show was funny,each personality fit in perfectly,warner bros,must be off their meds.
YES DEFINITELY
With out a doubt if moving networks and that can save the show for sure do it!!!!!
keep mike and Molly!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I don’t care what network
JUST LOVE Mike and Molly! !
It’s a family favorite OVER here! !
Please keep Mike & Molly going!