It looks like Younger is a keeper. TV Land has renewed their new Younger sitcom for a second season. There will be 12 episodes once again.
Four installments of the first season of Younger have aired so far, averaging a 0.2 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 450,000 viewers on TV Land. Episodes have also been simulcast on Nick at Nite while the debut was also simulcast on Nick Jr. The season finale is expected to air on June 9th.
Here’s the official announcement:
“YOUNGER,” TV LAND’S CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED AND BUZZWORTHY SERIES FROM DARREN STAR, GETS SEASON TWO PICK-UP
New York, NY – April 21, 2015 – Critics and fans alike are buzzing about “Younger,” and TV Land has been listening! The network announced today that its critically acclaimed original series, “Younger,” starring Sutton Foster, Hilary Duff, Debi Mazar, Miriam Shor and Nico Tortorella, has been picked up for a 12-episode second season. The series, which is executive produced and created for television by Emmy(R) Award-winning writer/producer Darren Star, is now in its first season on TV Land, airing Tuesdays at 10pm ET/PT. All episodes can currently be watched for free on Hulu and TVLand.com.
“‘Younger’ is the first step in TV Land’s evolution, and we are very proud to announce a second season,” said Keith Cox, Executive Vice President of Development and Original Programming for TV Land. “We’re thrilled to continue working with Darren, and really eager to see where he takes this story and our amazing cast next.”
“We couldn’t be more excited that audiences are discovering ‘Younger’ and falling in love with our fabulous cast,” added Darren Star. “I can’t wait to have everyone back in New York to shoot season two.”
In addition to universal praise, other highlights for “Younger” include:
· To date, “Younger” has been viewed by 20 million people across multiple networks and multiple platforms, including TV Land, Nick at Nite, Hulu, VOD and TVLand.com.
· A “Certified Fresh” 96% rating on RottenTomatoes.com.
· Growing legions of fans on social media, including a +70% increase of likes on Facebook and a +63% increase of followers on Instagram.
“Younger” follows Liza (Foster), a 40-year old woman who pretends to be 26 in order to get a job in the highly competitive world of publishing – and succeeds. Now working under the prickly Diana (Shor), Liza has to figure out how to balance her real life with bestie Maggie (Mazar), and her “pretend” life with new friend and coworker Kelsey (Duff)… all while embarking on an exciting and somewhat confusing relationship with sexy tattoo artist Josh (Tortorella).
The first season, shot in Brooklyn and New York City, will see guest stars including Jane Krakowski (“30 Rock”), Ana Gasteyer (“Saturday Night Live”), Emmy(R) Award winner Martha Plimpton (“Raising Hope”), Peter Hermann (“Law & Order: SVU”) and Kathy Najimy (“Sister Act”). The season finale is scheduled to air Tuesday, June 9th at 10pm ET/PT on TV Land.
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What do you think? Do you like the Younger sitcom on TV Land? Are you glad that it’s been renewed for a second season?
Couldn’t wait til the next showing, Tried hard not to think about it all week long. Lol! Then, it was only 30 minutes long. Way too short. Held my attention and my husbands and sons attention every viewing. Recorded every one, and watched them between views. Told my daughter about it…she loved it, too! Can’t wait for season 2. 🙂
Hi, I absolutely love Yonger & wished it was 1 hour… 30 min with all these endless Comercial interruptions is just not enough time especially since Younger is just once a week. I can’t wait for Season 2 but January is so far away. Is You get available on DVD to purchase? ?? That would be awesome! !!
I love this show. I can’t wait for season 2 to start. The only thing I don’t like about the show is it’s only on for a half hour. It should be an hour show.
i like that show younger on tv land they just renewed a second season of the series that is my favorite show with hilary duff and the cast so hopefully they will renewed like season 3 of younger then younger meet laguna beach if one of the cast join the tv series that will be kristin c and casey reinheart so then the finale of awkward on mtv i hope they will do spinoff make more new tv series with different seasons no cancellition allowed just renewed then have syfy make a buck rogers spinoff sequel call 2491 the series… Read more »
Glad it’s renewed. So funny.
Can’t get enough Younger!!” My favorite TV show on air.
I am thrilled it has been renewed!!!!
I love this show….! It’s refreshing and fun.
Love this show. Wonderful chemistry among actors. Just sparkles. Telling everyone about it.
RIDICULOUS, one more IDIOTIC SHOW FROM TVLAND,
Yuk awful show. Unrealistic No real purpose.
Hey a good decision to keep a good show. Thank God for good judgement. thank you.
This show is insulting to any woman over 40. Sutton Foster does not pass for a 20 something.
To anyone that doesn’t think Sutton Foster can’t pass for a 26year old, why don’t you try looking up what she was doing at 26. Watch her perform on broadway at 26 and then tell me she doesn’t look exactly the same now if not even better! Yes she is 40 but she has a dancers body, she is gorgeous and talented. She is the perfect match for this character! This show was written for her!
Love the show, and she totally passes as a 26 yr old!
I think this show is pretty funny! A lot funnier than I expected it to be!
Glad to see this show come back!! I like theplot nd actors!!. Funny, Yeh!!