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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Why are the great shows cancelled? It’s time TV had great comedy again and Good Guys was just the ticket! Bring Good Guys back. Great acting. Great cast. Great storylines with awesome, hysterical humor!!!
dont understand it, why dont they just sign up with hulu or something, or even just do it internet style. i mean do the networks take in affect that most of the viewers, now, go on the internet to watch tv shows instead of the tv. its easier and u can pick the time to watch it. people have busy lives and not much time in between, so its faster to hit up the internet….
I am disappointed that this show is cancelled. It was a good wholesome type show with a lot of laughs. I hope it comes babck.
I loved that show. They seemed to fit and play there part so well.
Well that sucks. I LOVE this show.
Bring The Good Guys back. One of the funniest shows on TV. Start cancelling the reality shows.
Dang! I loved this show! I sure hope someone picks it up and makes a real killing with it! Stupid NBC never did know how to pick shows!
Kat Herder
come on man,that show was freakin awesome.You cancel this but keep that stupid show “the office” on.Give me a break,somebody must be givin good head to keep crap like that on tv!!!
I miss the good guys. my husband is a cop and this is the only show that made him laugh!
We really liked this show. My son loved it from the start. It did take a few episodes for it to grow on me, but we ended up rushing home every Friday night to watch it! We have missed it not being on – even after all this time.
Damn it! I really liked this show. And yet Chuck lives on.
Great show hope another network picks it up
cancelle glee not good guys:]
Bring the good guys back please
Man, I even grew a moustache!