Rondi Reed, who plays Mike's mother, announces on Facebook that the sitcom has been canceled by CBS.
- December 14, 2015
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"Mike & Molly" has been canceled by CBS, according to one of its co-stars. Rondi Reed, who plays Mike's mother on the sitcom, took to her Facebook to announce that the upcoming sixth season would be the last for the show.
"Before you hear it elsewhere (and some already have) this is the Final and 6th Season of MIKE & MOLLY on CBS," Reed began her lengthy post. "It is also a shortened season (13 episodes) after the announced full renewal of 22 episodes back in March by the network. We are done taping as of January 27th 2016 and I am not sure exactly when/if the episodes will all be aired."
She continued, "The network has it's reasons, and I will not get into a debate, discussion, or campaign to get them to change their minds. Other venues were explored by WB and Bonanza Productions (Chuck Lorre) after CBS announced their intentions, but did not turn up a future for our show. It is a fact and we have known for a few weeks."
Reed also praised her "fabulous" co-workers and thanked fans for their support.
Before you hear it elsewhere (and some already have) this is the Final and 6th Season of MIKE & MOLLY on CBS. It is also...
Posted by Rondi Reed on Wednesday, December 9, 2015
CBS and producers Warner Bros. Television have not commented on the news.
"Mike & Molly" season 6 will launch Wednesday, January 6. The fifth season averaged 7.4 million weekly viewers and a 2.0 rating in the coveted 18-49 demo.
The show stars Billy Gardell and Melissa McCarthy as the title characters. McCarthy, who is in her final contract year for the comedy, has got a lot of offers to star in feature films. She was most recently seen in action comedy "Spy" and has at least two movies, "The Boss" and "Ghostbusters" reboot, slated to be released in 2016.
