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Vulture Watch

Does this series still have the magic?  Has the Penn & Teller: Fool Us TV show been cancelled or renewed for an eighth season on The CW? The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of Penn & Teller: Fool Us, season eight. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?  
 

What’s This TV Show About?

Airing on The CW television network, Penn & Teller: Fool Us is hosted by Alyson Hannigan and showcases talented magicians performing their acts for comedic illusionists Penn Jillette and Teller. Those who manage to fool the pair win the opportunity to perform in Penn and Teller’s Las Vegas act. Magicians in season seven include Shawn Farquhar, Helen Coghlan, Ondrej Psenicka, Paul Gertner, Eric Leclerc, Dev Sherman, Conan Liu, Rubén Vilagrand, Caleb Wiles, D.K., Wes Iseli, and Alana.
 

Season Seven Ratings

The first part of the seventh season of Penn & Teller: Fool Us (which aired during the 2019-20 season) averaged a 0.19 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 980,000 viewers. Compared to season six, that’s down by 15% in the demo and down by 14% in viewership.

The second part of the seventh season of Penn & Teller: Fool Us averaged a 0.12 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 763,000 viewers. Compared to season six, that’s down by 46% in the demo and down by 33% in viewership.
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Telly’s Take

Will The CW cancel or renew Penn & Teller: Fool Us for season eight? The series is on the network’s fall schedule so it’s understood that the show has been quietly renewed for an eighth year. The CW declined to confirm the season numbering. I’ll update this page with breaking developments. Subscribe for free alerts on Penn & Teller: Fool Us cancellation or renewal news.

12/7/20 update: The CW has officially renewed Penn & Teller Fool Us for an eighth season.

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