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?
I wasn’t sure it would be as good as the original series. But I watched, and I really enjoyed it. I hope it succeeds.
I don’t get who does ratings. they have this one wrong. great cast, great humor I would be very disappointed if this show gets cancelled. It just shouldn’t be. Tweak it if needed but don’t cancel. ok? ok!
I love the new Odd Couple Series, the characters alone of Oscar and Felix are hilarious, without mention of Mathew Perry (Who is an awesome actor) I find myself checking my cbs.com all access for the next episode to be released. When is season two starting!?
Please keep the show going, “If you show it, they will watch!”
People will catch on…
It’s a watered down version of the original. Did anyone connected to the show bother to see the original to see why it was so great? I say cancel this version until you do. This version is an insult to Gary Marshall; jack klugman and tony randall!
it isn’t right decision if they cancel this show
F.U and oscar is really make me laugh
i watch it twice still not get boring!
Odd Couple better than the original. Mistake to cancel. Need to advertise more.!!!
Love this show…love those two guys and the other actors too…joyful, happy show…an excellent balance to the news
Please keep “The Odd Couple”! It is a GREAT show!
Keep. The Odd Couple is great…good humor and a great cast….we need more laughter in the world instead of all the drama and crime shows…not saying those aren’t good shows so tired of seeing sadness and mean people we have enough in the real world.
Keep it on!!! Perry and Lennon are PERFECT together. I keep the episodes on the dvr and watch them over and over. What a riot!!! Don’t kill it like you did “The Millers”, which was another funny show.
I love the new Odd Couple. The chemistry between Perry and Lennon is great! I always look forward to new episodes. If anything is to be changed, maybe replace a few side characters. Do not cancel this show! In my opinion, it is the one of the best sitcoms on TV at present!
I thought it was very funny!
Yes we like it!
This is my favorite comedy TV show. I will be very disappointed if it is cancelled after a trial run on its second season. When will it start? Day and time?
I really enjoy this show it really makes me laugh and I hope there’s going to be a 2nd season.