FOX has decided to wrap their summer run of The Good Guys a few weeks early, on August 2nd. The network had previously planned to air original episodes of the Bradley Whitford / Colin Hanks series until August 23rd.
The series debuted to a disappointing 1.5 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 4.93 million viewers. The numbers have essentially fallen each week and hit a low of a 1.0 rating and 3.42 million viewers.
Despite garnering poor ratings during the summer months, The Good Guys remains on the network’s fall schedule. Original episodes will return to FOX beginning Friday, September 24th. It remains to be seen how long that will last.
FOX has lower expectations for summer shows but it’s hard to believe that the network is pleased with the series’ performance. It seems that they’re keeping it on the fall schedule in hopes that viewers will tune in on Friday nights instead of trying one of the other networks’ new shows.
By the time Good Guys finishes its summer run, FOX will have aired nine original episodes. That will leave 11 new episodes for the fall. The real test will be to see if the network orders any more. Right now, that doesn’t seem likely.
What do you think? Do you like The Good Guys? Do you think it’ll last to see a second season? Should it?
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I hope FOX gives this show a chance as it is one of the best on TV right now. Both Colin Hanks and Bradley Whitford are perfect for their roles. Great supporting cast as well. Not sure Friday night is the best venue for it though if that is what FOX has in mind.
My husband & I absolutely love this show. Dan is hilarious when he tries hitting on every woman he sees. Fox cannot cancel this show. It needs to be promoted more. We accidently fond it to begin with. Can’t wait for Aug. 24th.
This is the show that my husband and I are clicking our remote to try to find. We were so dissappointed that we could not find it, yet again, tonight that I thought I would go on line and see what I could find. There is so much gore, killing and intence things on television, (not to mention some of the ridiculous reality shows), it is refreshing to have something lighthearted for a change. Please continue making and showing The Good Guys!
This show leaves us amazed at the cleverness of the plot. Every episode begins with the good guys in some unbelievable predicament, and then we view the events leading up to the initial scene. Suddenly, it all makes sense!
The casting is right on and the characters all click. Please – do not cancel this series. It will help us get through the cold and dreary winter months up here in northern Ontario, Canada.
My husband and I love the show The Good Guys. Being from Dallas it makes it even more fun to watch as we see landmarks that are familiar. They are both funny and refreshing.
I LOVE THE SHOW. WILL ALWAYS WATCH IT. WHITFORD & HANKS HAVE GREAT CHEMISTRY. BRING IT BACK. PLEASE. I AM SICK OF THE COP SHOWS ON THE THREE NETWORKS. SOMETHING DIFFRENT IS GOOD.
I think the Good Guys is a really funny show and I looked forward to watching it every week. I think if it is exposed to enough people it would be a hit.
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the Good Guys! Please bring it back and keep it going. So funny & entertaining. We always taped it to be sure we would not miss an episode. One of the best comedy shows on TV.
I came in as a late viewer to this show, but when I found it, I was hooked. Every time it comes on, I call my Mom and alert her as she is a fan also. This show is hilarious and I think Fox would be making a huge mistake to drop it. TV has become a vast wasteland of “reality shows”, medical shows, and cop dramas. America needs a laugh and this show delivers!
Love the show therefore it will be cancelled. I hate investing time in new shows only to be disappointed.
Come on give it a chance! What was it 8 shows during the summer months ? Not too many people watching any tv during the summer ! The show is funny and different which to me makes it one of my favorites ! How could you get rid of Detective Dan Stark he always gets the bad guys ! I’m all in for leaving the “Good Guys” on the Street !
I truly hope that “The Good Guys” show doesn’t get canceled. It is definitely funny. Fox has done (and I’m sure they will continue to do) a lot worse than this light, fun show. My husband and I love it.
Concept is fun but I’m not sure if I really like the cast.
I really love The Good Guys! They play well off each other. I think starting a new show in the summer is not a great idea. I sure hope they give it another chance. It’s hard to find good shows anymore & this is one of them! I watched West Wing & loved Bradley Whitford then. He’s awesome in The Good Guys & Colin Hanks is a great actor just like his day.
FOX will be making a huge mistake if they don’t renew The Good Guys and promote the heck out of it. It’s an awesome show. I was instantly hooked. If they drop the ball maybe USA will get it. Burn Notice is another of my favorites. Go Matt Nix!