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?
This show is awesome. I have been waiting a long time for a really good comedy show. I mostly stopped watching tv until this new odd couple show came on. I so look forward Thursdays nights. There is no good shows on anymore. I cant believe the shows that still on. THEY SUCK SO BAD! I hope that people fight to keep this show going.
I love this show and have been looking for the new season to start. When is the start date??? I don’t want to miss it!
It’s about time u kept a good show , cbs cancelled macarthys,millers all good comedies , reality tv sucks let’s keep the comedies,let’s. Get someone at CBS that knows what good TV is , and give the shows a chance.
Keep the odd on
one of the good family shows not to filthy give them the chance looking forward to more episodes
according to IMDB, Odd Couple season 2 returns in January 2016. don’t hold me to it. i really love the show and am looking forward to watching.
I can’t wait for season 2. Love this show! By the way, I’m 61, don’t older people count in the demographics. We’re not dead yet and it really isn’t old.
I think the show should be continued. Thomas Lennon is really growing into the role and is worth watching on his own. Best of luck with continuation.
Glad to hear it’s renewed. I’ll watch another season.
My husband and I love it please keep them coming
I enjoy the show and am glad it is not cancelled! Some shows are never given chance before they are cancelled.
We think its a great show
I thought it was great and very happy to hear that it is coming back. I’ve been waiting patiently.
My husband and I really like this show! I am glad CBS will continue this series!
Love the remake of this series. I hope the network hangs in there. I’ll be watching and spreading the word.
Really enjoyed the show. Glad it’s not being cancelled. Thanks for keeping it.