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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yes i got it and wished they made it to the second season.
yes
I can’t believe they din’t continue this show! It was a CLASSIC!
Just discovered it on Netflix and it’s pretty fantastic. Should have never been cancelled.
I really don’t understand how a show like this could be cancelled. That’s right reality shows are so much better. NOT. I am upset with you (fox). Bet you don’t remember back in the day when you came to cable TV. No news ever and married with children ……..TV was TV. Now its junk. For those of you out there who love this show you can find the entire season on Netflix. THE GOOD GUYS
Seriously??? Without trying to cause offence……are Americans stupid(, or just the ones who caught the series)?????
The Good Guys is one of the best shows that I’ve watched in a long time. The humour is laugh-out-loud, and casting is perfect.
I am totally gutted to find that the show was cancelled after only one series. I can only assume that anything using clever, quirky humour, went completely over the head of the majority of viewers………..maybe a new series should be made for overseas viewers???!
Please bring back the good guys. Netflix, are you up to it? Great concept, great execution.
i want watch it now
in this 1 season story finished or without ending it canceled?
if i dont see any ending i dont watch it.
plz someone tell me,thank u
One of the gratets show ever seen; they shouldnt had cancelled it. i guess good things just had to end like allways
i have watched the whole season of The Good Guys 4 times! i loved it, and wish that they would bring it back. it compared to Psych. loved it!
They really need to start making new seasons!! I jus finished season 1 on Netflix and I couldn’t get enough!!
It is a great show, and the characters should have been given the opportunity to develop.
Great laughs, writing and CAST.
What were they thinking? Seinfeld didn’t do well the first year either.
Of course they cancelled it, it was hilarious.
I loved that show. I was so disappointed when it ended. I hope it will come out on DVD. I will buy it. The Good Guys made me laugh every time it was on.
it’s on netflix
I discovered it in Netflix, I enjoy it with my kids and I think it is a good show, please, more seasons!