Although the writing was on the wall for some time, Happy Together has been officially canceled by CBS after only one season.
The series, headlined by Damon Wayans Jr., did not get a back order in the fall. Odds of a fall freshman series getting a renewal after failing to secure a back order are usually slim. The show underperformed in the ratings but had a few things going for it. It starred a sought-after comedy talent in Wayans Jr. and came from Late Late Show with James Corden producer Fulwell 73 as well as pop star Harry Styles. What’s more, because of co-lead Amber Stevens West’s pregnancy, the series rushed production on the first six episodes. In Episodes 7 and 8, ratings went up a bit. Its season averages were a 1.0 demo rating in 18-49 and 5.26 million total viewers. In the end, that wasn’t enough.
Wayans Jr. wasn’t the only Wayans family member to receive cancellation news. His father, Damon Wayans, learned that his series, Lethal Weapon, was canceled after three seasons by Fox.
Happy Together revolved around Peter (Wayans Jr) and Claire (West), a thirtysomething couple who are tired of their mundane life and start to reconnect with their younger, cooler selves when an emerging pop star (Felix Mallard), who is drawn to their super-normal suburban life, moves in. The series also starred Stephnie Weir and Chris Parnell.
