CBS recently unveiled their newest Thursday night sitcom — The McCarthys. How is doing? Is it a comedy hit or a flop? Will it last or could it be cancelled soon?
The McCarthys revolves around sports-crazed Irish-American family from Boston. Athletically-challenged and gay son Ronny (Tyler Ritter) plans to finally move away to start his own life. Those plans are thrown into turmoil when his basketball coach dad (Jack McGee) offers him a job as assistant coach — much to the dismay of Ronny’s siblings. The sitcom also stars Laurie Metcalf, Jimmy Dunn, Joey McIntyre, and Kelen Coleman.
The series debuted on October 30th to a 1.7 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 8.08 million viewers. Last week’s dropped to a 1.5 in the demo and 6.67 million.
While those might be acceptable numbers for a sitcom on NBC, they are disappointing for one on CBS — particularly on Thursday nights. The show’s poor ratings are also likely hurting Elementary which airs at 10pm.
After two episodes, The McCarthys is averaging a 1.6 rating with 7.38 million viewers. For comparisons, The Crazy Ones was cancelled last season after averaging a 2.1 rating with 8.32 million.
Unless the ratings pick up fast, it’s certain that The McCarthys will be cancelled after a short season of 13 episodes. Today, the network ordered two additional scripts, a sign they aren’t giving up on the series yet.
If the ratings keep dropping, it seems likely that the network will pull the series and replace it with reruns for the immediate future — and eventually replace it with Mike & Molly or another sitcom.
What do you think? Do you like The McCarthys? Do you think it should be cancelled soon or given more time?
This is a very entertaining family show…do not cancel!
Saw the show on the 4th and loved it. Very refreshing with charming, attractive people and I implore you do not cancel this Show
Don’t cancel the show. Anything with Laurie Metcalf in it you can’t go wrong. So sick of reality TV. This was a breath of fresh air. Sweet, enjoyable, funny. Cancel the odd couple. That sucks. You can’t remake a classic. Unless you have the talent, which this show clearly does not. Listen to the public.
I loved the show,keep it.
Please don’t cancel the show – it is a good show! I would watch anything with Lori Metcalf – she is fantastic! Tyler Ritter is great! John Ritter’s legacy continues. It is much better than the Odd Couple.
Can’t wait to see the next season of THE MACARTHYS
Oh, my God I just said the same thing. Didn’t even read yours. That’s funny. You are dead on balls. That’s an industry term!
I’d watch any show with the brilliant Laurie Metcalf in it. Watching Tyler Ritter was a pleasant surprise. Reminded me of his Dad in Three’s Company. They look so much alike.
I agree with the latest comment…brilliant cast, wonderful family show. Please keep it going it will be get better an better…..thanks
I would watch anything with Laurie Metcalf in it. Tyler Ritter was a pleasant surprise. It was like watching his Dad in Three’s Company.
Don’t cancel the show. It funny.
I really enjoy the show, the cast is extremely talented and funny, there is a lack of traditional sitcoms on television these days. I hope they renew the show, or at the very least they broadcast the four unaired episodes. My Wife and I really enjoy comedies and The McCarthy’s is one of our favorites.
Excellent idea of the last posting. Let us see the four remaining unseen episodes and I guarantee people will love the show it has the potential to last for years.
Keep PLEASE. Its a funny show!
Please keep this show. One of the best of the season. We couldn’t wait each week and now miss this very funny show. Please keep CBS.
I have been pleading for the continuing of the McCarthy, funny show, the kind of fun my friends, family and I enjoy so much. Keep em coming, please
The McCarthy’s is one of the few sitcoms on the air that makes me laugh out loud. Please keep it on the air. There are very few shows on the air, (and with as many channels that are available it’s pretty sad) that are cleverly written and casted with talented actors. PLEASE KEEP IT ON!!!!! thank you
Why, when a funny wholesome show that everyone in the family can enjoy together are they even thinking of taking it away. KEEP THE MCARTHYS GOING PLEASE…
Love love the show it reminded me of home Boston don’t cancel it…..
This show is so funny, I couldn’t wait for Thurs. @ 9:30 to watch it, please keep it. Get rid of some of the murder shows, keep the fun loving shows. Put it on at a better time, it is hysterical. Please keep it!!!
I love this show. Please keep it going.
Please don’t cancel the show! put it in an earlier time slot!
I agree with the last post. Keep the wonderful McCarthys, the great cast, the family type show that is not like all of the other boring shows. These are real people that we like to watch. The show has great potential. Give them a better time.
Please keep the McCarthys , I would like to know that we have that show to look forward to in the near future. It is the one show of its kind that we really enjoy so much. Love the cast and everyone in the family,parents and kids love it.
I agree with the last post. Please keep the McCarthys. love the show.
great show funny funny, odd couple stinks