The little sitcom that caused a lot of controversy last summer has quietly ended its run. NBC has cancelled Outsourced after one season on the air.
Outsourced follows a US sales manager, Todd Dempsey (Ben Rappaport), who’s assigned to supervise his company’s call center in India. The sitcom also stars Anisha Nagarajan, Diedrich Bader, Parvesh Cheena, Pippa Black, Rebecca Hazelwood, Rizwan Manji, and Sacha Dhawan.
The NBC sitcom started out decently and it looked like NBC might have a keeper on its hands. Last September, Outsourced debuted to a 3.6 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 7.49 million viewers. In week two, the demo number fell 22% to a 2.8 rating and 5.85 million viewers but that was still pretty healthy by NBC standards.
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Unfortunately, over the course of the season, the ratings just kept dwindling downward. The ratings have gone as low as a 1.4 in the demo with just 2.97 million viewers. Those are horrible numbers for a major network, even NBC.
Outsourced’s season currently averages a 2.1 demo rating and 4.55 million viewers. For NBC, that’s not too bad but the average is only that high because of the early season ratings.
It’s certainly not a shocker than NBC has cancelled Outsourced after just one season. The 22nd and final episode, titled “Rajiv Ties the Bharat, part two,” aired last night.
What do you think? Are you disappointed that there won’t be a second season of Outsourced? Why do you think the TV show didn’t catch on?
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Nbc you suck!!!!
Please bring back Outsourced! I am so disappointed that one of my favorite shows has been cancelled by NBC. Some people say that it is very racist, but I don’t think it is. I am enjoying each and every episode of Outsourced, and to tell you, when I am sad, upset, or stress, I just watch it and I will be relieved.
Very, very disappointed about Outsourced cancellation. My wife and I heard the show might be cancelled, but I didn’t buy it. We just watched the last 4 episodes (119 thru 122 – DVR’ed), and the finale was great. It was an excellent show, and I think NBC should consider the number of folks out there that cannot watch live TV due to work schedules. That might throw off their numbers. As a matter of fact, my Mom, my Brother, guys at work, etc… That was our 2nd favorite show, after Survivor. Very charming cast! We are very disappointed, you had… Read more »
It’s a GREAT show. Funny, interesting, fresh and universal. I want to see more episodes!!!
So sad to see outsourced go
So sad!!! I have watched every episode and laughed out loud at all of them. It is not worth getting attached to a tv show anymore.
I actually look forward to watching this show every week. I can’t believe it has been canceled. If NBC wants better ratings, move the show to a different day and time. Stop canceling good shows NBC.
I meet the target demographic that advertisers seek, enjoyed the show and from from INdian heritage so can appreciate the humour. Beggers belief that some big wig sitting in an ivory tower has a trigger finger ready and primed to shoot down anything atracts a cult folloiwng. The Event got cancelled on the same day…NBC should stand for Not Broadcasting Comedy!
Seinfeld had problems, then became one of the biggest sitcoms. Outsourced should be given a chance, like these idiots will listen! This would be a great show for a cable network to pick up.
What?! Complete crap. This show was great. What the hell is wrong with you NBC???? I miss Brandon Tartikoff.
liked this one! how come there is no season 2! really sad 🙁
Outsourced was a great show! It was very unique. Please bring back the show!
I was very sad to see Outsourced was canceled. I liked the show and watched it every week.
Too bad it couldn’t be saved wish there was a website to write to save Outsourced.
Very upsetting.. They cancel TV shows as much as they cancel marriages these days…
You suck nbc bring back outsourced just put it back after the office I’m 23 I’m what your looking for your busniess I’m young