The Jim Gaffigan Show has been cancelled after two seasons at TV Land.
The sitcom, which wrapped its second season on Sunday, will not move forward into Season 3.
In a statement, Jim Gaffigan claims the decision to cancel the show was self-imposed:
A Message About The Jim Gaffigan Show: After months of discussion Jeannie and I have decided to make season 2 of The Jim Gaffigan Show the final season. We realize this may surprise some and we don’t make this decision lightly. It is hard to say goodbye to this highly personal passion project, which we have nurtured and poured our hearts into for over five years. Jeannie and I are grateful that TVLand allowed us to do this show about our lives the way we wanted. It was empowering, exhilarating and exhausting. As many of you know all the episodes this season were written by Jeannie and me. Jeannie was the showrunner and I acted in virtually every scene. In one way it was a perfect scenario. We worked with an amazing cast and crew, learned tons and laughed so much. However the time commitment to make the quality of show we wanted was taking us away from our most important project, our five children. We are truly grateful for all the support friends on social media and television critics have given The Jim Gaffigan Show. Jeannie and I are excited to move forward with other creative pursuits. Jim and Jeannie Gaffigan.
In a statement, TV Land noted it had a hand in the cancellation:
“After two great seasons, we have mutually agreed to not move forward with season three of the series. We have an incredible amount of respect for everyone involved, and are grateful to them for bringing their passion and dedication to The Jim Gaffigan Show.”
RIP.
SeaBunny says
This was such a funny show.It’s one thing to end the show if it conflicted with the Gaffigan’s schedule and to be able to spend time with their children but if it was canceled because of low ratings then TV Land made a bad call.It was a good show and should be given a chance.Many good shows started out slow in the ratings and it took time for them to become hits.It was the only original show I liked on TV Land.I don’t think it got a good time slot and a good chance.Not to mention the seasons were over before they started.If you blinked,you missed it.
Paul says
My wife and I would have loved a season 3. Going to miss this one. More real than any “reality” show out there.
Looney says
Loved Jim Gaffigan Show. Hard to find a sit com these days that I do follow and now this one is cancelled. Hope Jim Gaffigan makes a few more tv appearances with his talented real-life children.