CBS hasn’t cancelled The McCarthys but fans aren’t going to be able to find any new episodes on the schedule.
The McCarthys revolves around sports-crazed 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 sitcom debuted in late October and, despite mediocre ratings, the network has kept The McCarthys on the air. It’s the lowest-rated scripted series on the network in total viewership and also has the lowest demo rating of any CBS sitcom this season — including The Millers which was dropped mid-way through its second season.
The network didn’t give the show a full season but did order two additional installments, bringing the first season’s tally to 15 episodes. It remains to be seen if we will actually see all of them however.
CBS has aired 11 of the 15 episodes so far. They had been set to air two more installments, on February 5th and 12th. Now, the network has pulled them and plans to air reruns of The Big Bang Theory instead.
The following week, CBS will fill the 9:30pm timeslot with part of the Two and a Half Men series finale and after that Mom will shift there — to make room for the debut of the new version of The Odd Couple at 8:30pm.
The network hasn’t announced any plans to air the remaining four episodes of The McCarthys. Also, based on the ratings, it looks very unlikely that the series will be renewed for a second season.
What do you think? Do you like The McCarthys TV show on CBS? Would you watch the four remaining episodes? If you ran the network would you renew the sitcom for a second season?
Absolutely LOVED this show!! It was hysterical!! Why must they cancel all the good shows and yet leave on crap reality shows?? This show was great and wasn’t given the chance it deserved. I loved how they would flashback when telling a story and the mom (Jackie from Roseanne) was just great!! Joey Mac played it character perfectly too!! I really hope they reconsider this show!
I didn’t find anything funny about this show and stopped watching a bit ago. It’s cancellation won’t be anything I’ll cry over.
I love this show. It’s very witty. Laurie Metcalf is hilarious as the mom. It’s a shame if they cancel it for good.
The McCarthy’s is really great. It is one of the funnier shows on network TV right now. I have found that many of the new comedies I like seem to get cancelled (every year this happens). I must have the type of sense of humor where I like shows that can get on the air, but don’t receive a large following. This year however has been a blood bath – out of the 6 new network comedies I really like (A to Z, McCarthys, Bad Judge, Selfie, Blackish & Marry Me) only 2 have made it into February (Blackish and… Read more »
wow, I thought all those shows would be canceled and they are except blackish which is steadily losing ratings
I love this show too!! Laugh out loud funny. Please bring it back!!
I LOVE this show!
I love this show. It’s the only prime time cbs show I watch.
I have enjoyed this show. Sometimes it’s “over-the-top” but that’s what makes it funny. Scheduling has been erratic so I don’t know how the network can determine accurate ratings. Also I don’t know how anyone can expect viewers to watch and become invested in a show when it may not even complete one season. I like “Big Bang” but don’t want it to be the only show on!!
Big Bang is NOT the only comedy on tv…. watch MOM! I only watched one episode of the McCarthys and was less than impressed.
I freaking loved this show. I guess I’m dimwitted or something every new show I think is good gets cancelled.
Might as well air them because the Big Bang Theory has become a tough show to watch since it has become a show about relationships instead of the guys.
Here is a hint: break up Penny and Leonard and bring back the old boyfriend Zach because he was funny.
How about bringing back the old Penny while you’re at it. This new Penny is no longer funny or sweet. She cut her hair and got new boobs, and lost her endearing charm in the process.
I often catch myself laughing out a little too loudly with this show. It may be that you have to be quick-witted to enjoy it.
If i ran a network i would let all shows have a conclusion. I just started watching this show and there is some potential. It’s cute. Give it a chance.
My favorite show. Great cast, great writing. laugh out loud funny
There’s only one way to keep a show from being cancelled, just make it a reality sitcom. I watched every episode of the McCarthy’s and found the show very funny and entertaining. I may not even give the odd couple a chance because of fear that it may get canceled also. Tyler Rutter looks so much like his dad (John Ritter) that I would come back with three’s company
It’s too bad !! I really like and enjoy the show!