To no surprise, FOX’s The Good Guys has been cancelled after one season and 20 episodes. The series stars Bradley Whitford and Colin Hanks as an unlikely team of Dallas detectives.
The Good Guys debuted last Spring to a disappointing 1.5 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 4.93 million total viewers. Over the summer months, the ratings seemed to drop each week, hitting a low of a 1.0 rating and 3.42 million viewers.
Despite the poor showing, FOX kept the series on the fall schedule. On Friday nights, the numbers continued to slide. Good Guys hit a series low on October 22nd with a 0.6 rating and just 2.31 million viewers. Episodes typically ranked in last place for the demo in the timeslot. Realistically, no one has been expecting a second season renewal.
The series was shot on location in Dallas. Janis Burklund, head of the Dallas Film Commission, says that her high-ranking contact at Fox Television Studios has confirmed the show’s cancellation. The network hasn’t officially cancelled it but the production studio won’t be making any more episodes. The local area hasn’t had much luck this season. FOX’s Lone Star was cancelled after just two episodes and the episode order for NBC’s Chase has been reduced.
Of The Good Guys, Burkland said, “We liked the show. And they had a great experience here. But the ratings weren’t good. I asked if there was any shot at cable, and he said there didn’t appear to be any shot at that either, and I think it would have done well on cable. It’s not the kind of show network viewers understand — it’s too quirky. It’s one of those shows where either you get it or you don’t. Where cable viewers are more apt to go sampling and try out different stuff, network viewers are looking for more traditional shows. And it had a horrible time slot.”
The TV show’s sets are still intact at a local Dallas studio but will likely be struck in January. The final episode of Good Guys, titled “Partners,” aired on December 10th.
Update: Hanks confirmed the cancellation via his Twitter account on 12/27/10.
What do you think? Are you sorry that Good Guys has been cancelled and won’t be back for season two?
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I really loved this show so I was really disappointed to find out it had been cancelled. The same thing happened with Trauma. It makes you not want to get into a new show for fear that you’re going to fall in love and just be disappointed. I’m left asking why we get stuck with shows that have gone on for years and shouldn’t have, but we can’t keep the ones we actually like. I also really love Lie to Me and that has been threatened to be cancelled since day one.
Sounds like a cover up and plot. Call in Dan to investigate those suck-a-mongles at the network. Seriously, too bad. It was a fun show that we always DVR’d. Ratings, yea Nelson is behind the times…who watches ***** commercial TV anymore? Wish there was a production company that did online shows only…this one would be a steady watch!
Why cancel the only good show you guys have going for you!!! Please bring it back!
BRING IT BACK!! I LUV this show. BRING IT BACK!!!!!
This is why it’s pointless to get invested in shows on FOX. I no longer waste my time with ANY show on the Fox network.
I never watch TV and this show is great! Bradley Whitford’s character is brilliant
BRING THEM BACK! That show was absolutely hilarious. What is wrong with FOX???? Why didn’t you advertise the show more??? I was just checking to see when their 2011 season would start and was shocked and disappointed that the show is not continuing. BRING THEM BACK!
I too can’t believe this show was cancelled. I think it belongs on USA with Nix’s other show. Fox never has made good decisions about giving a show a chance.
This very bad news. I thought this was one of the funniest shows on TV. It was right up there with Two and Half Men in my book. A show like No Ordinary Family is on, and this one is not. I want whoever makes these decisions to reconsider. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE bring bring back Dan and Jack. I love that show.
ya i did the same, meaning i googled it to see when it will start again. I cant believe it has been cancelled. i loved this show. this show definatlly needs to come back.
dude this show was awesome. i cant believe its canceled. brads character was soooo good.
I can’t believe this show was canceled and Chase
is still on. Who makes these poor decisions.
This show needs to come back. It was one of
The Good shows on TV.
Isn’t that the truth!!! Who is making these decisions????
I hated to see the show cancelled also. I thought is was funny, entertaining and well written. It seems like the dull and boring shows keep getting renewed and the creative, new ones get thrown out.
Cancelled!? They must be kidding!! What fun characters! The pairing of “Dan and Jack” was perfect. They are all so likeable and who cares if the plots are silly. I’m so sick of all these serious cop shows and bloody forensic work. We need this show to return. NOW!! Please somebody, put them back on the air!!
I just googled the Good Guys to find out when the show is on again. I saw the article that the show has been cancelled. I can’t believe it. It is my favorite show and my wife has also learned to love it. I have two shows saved on my DVR, I guess I will keep those for awhile. I thought the show was just terrif and Bradley and Colin just nailed it. I hope that someone will bring it back on cable or a better time slot. I tell everyone about the show and no one knows about it.… Read more »