Despite their differences, Oscar and Felix are sticking together — and CBS is sticking with their show. The network has renewed The Odd Couple for a second season.
On this version of The Odd Couple, endearing slob Oscar Madison (Matthew Perry) is a sports-writer and uptight neat freak Felix Unger (Thomas Lennon) is a photographer. They’re two former college buddies who become unlikely roommates after the demise of their marriages. Other castmembers are Lindsay Sloane, Wendell Pierce, and Yvette Nicole Brown.
The series had a great launch in February (thanks in part to the series finale of Two and a Half Men) with a 3.08 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 13.573 million viewers. However, the ratings saw a big drop in week two and have been dwindling downward ever since.
Last week’s episode hit a new series low of a 1.5 demo rating with 7.028 million. That’s hardly a positive sign for the future. Still, CBS renewed it anyway. Perhaps they’re hoping that the series just needs a little more time to catch on. If it doesn’t, perhaps we’ll see a repeat of what happened to The Millers earlier this season — the series was cancelled and dropped from the schedule midway into its second season. Regardless, fans of the show will have more episodes to watch.
What do you think? Do you like The Odd Couple? Do you think CBS made the right decision in renewing it or should they have cancelled it instead?
Love this show. Hope ratings pick up in 2nd season
It is an awesome show so CBS will probably take it off the air. These big companies take off the good shows and leave on the crappy ones.
I’d like to watch the first season!
Yes I feel the new odd couple is one of the best remakes of the old tv show
I think it was a great decision to renew the show. The only thing that bothers me is how Matthew Perry speaks the role of Oscar. The voice tone and accents really get under my skin. It would be wonderful if he could change it up a little.
But I will still watch!
Love this show. Hope it stays. I would watch all the time
Perry seems to keep failing at series headlining.
He’s a great comic actor with impeccable timing and great delivery.
Even in “The Odd Couple,” where they’ve obviously “dumbed-down” his usual style, he’s still excels.
I don’t know why audiences don’t seem to connect.
I love the show and think it’s hilarious ! Ihope it stays on the air. I’d be very disappointed if the show is cancelled!
We love the show and the writing. Perry and Lennon seem perfect for these roles, and the surrounding cast was really funny!
I really enjoyed the show and am happy it is going to see a second season.
I like The New Odd Couple. It takes a while to get a cast to connect. Give it a chance.
Like Mathew Perry. In fact anyone from Friends I will support.
I believe this will catch on second season……….Good Luck Matt
Please keep the odd couple, it is a fun show
I love it! We have been away from TV for three weeks, and hoping it had only been MOVED, I searched everywhere to find out what happened to it.
So glad to hear it has been renewed. I watch TV to be entertained. and with this, I can just sit back and ENJOY!!!!!!!
I am NOT looking for faults. ALL programs have SOME faults!
I dont get it, I love Matthew Perry, but just do not get the popularity of this show…
I love it… definate keeper!!!
it is on my DVR…
I agree! I love the show. I personally also enjoyed the other two shows Mathew was on. I’m a huge Mathew Perry fan. Wish him much success.