ABC Renews 'The Conners' for Second Season
by EG
Despite being born in controversy, The Conners turned into a ratings winner for ABC last season. That's why it was probably a no-brainer for the network to give the show a renewal for another season. Read on for details.
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The network has renewed The Conners for a second season after the comedy turned in solid ratings for its first run. The Roseanne spinoff is among the top five new series of 2018-19 in both adults 18-49 and total viewers.
Season one of The Conners ran for 11 episodes, and sources tells The Hollywood Reporter season two will be a similar length as several castmembers also have other commitments.
Stars Sara Gilbert (who's also an executive producer), John Goodman, Laurie Metcalf, Lecy Goranson and Ames McNamara are all set to return. ABC says additional cast will be announced later, but the renewal announcement does not mention Roseanne alum Michael Fishman or newer castmembers Emma Kenney, Maya Lynne Robinson and Jayden Rey.
"We are proud to be continuing the story of the iconic Conner family," said ABC Entertainment president Karey Burke. "This team is fearless in their willingness to tackle contemporary issues with humor and heart, and I have no doubt they will continue to outdo themselves."
The pickup does not come as a big surprise, given the show's ratings and the fact that in January, Burke said the network was close to a renewal deal.
Get the rest of the story at The Hollywood Reporter.
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