The real reason 'So Help Me Todd' was cancelled after just 2 seasons
So Help Me Todd was cancelled due to relatively low ratings and CBS's crowded programming schedule. Although the show averaged 7.7 million viewers in its second season (Live+35), its performance did not match CBS's highest-rated shows. The network ultimately prioritised more popular series and new projects.
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Key takeaways
- So Help Me Todd is a funny courtroom drama made by Scott Prendergast. It started airing on CBS on September 29, 2022.
- The leading actors in the show include Marcia Gay Harden, Skylar Astin, Madeline Wise, Tristen J. Winger, Inga Schlingmann, and Rosa Evangelina Arredondo.
- In April 2024, CBS decided to end the show after two seasons. The last episode came out on May 16, 2024, and ended with a cliffhanger, leaving fans curious about what would happen next.
Why did So Help Me Todd get cancelled?
CBS cancelled So Help Me Todd in April 2024 after two seasons due to relatively low ratings and a crowded programming lineup. While the show averaged 7.7 million viewers in its second season (Live+35), its performance was modest compared to CBS's top series, like NCIS and FBI.
Although the ratings improved slightly in Season 2, they were not strong enough to keep the show on a competitive schedule. CBS needed space for new shows, including a Matlock reboot starring Kathy Bates.
As part of a broader 2024 shake-up, the network also cancelled other long-running series like Blue Bloods and Young Sheldon. So Help Me Todd became one of the shorter-running shows affected by these changes.
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Even though many people watched the show and loved it, and almost 80,000 fans signed a petition to save it, CBS still chose not to renew it or move it to Paramount+. They said their schedule was already full. There are no plans to bring the show back on any other channel or streaming service.
In an interview with Deadline, the show's creator, Scott Prendergast, explained why the show ended and what could have happened if it had continued. When asked why he thought the show was cancelled, here's what he said:
I think it was a combination of factors. One, the strike shortened our season, and then it was interrupted with March Madness. Then we heard the network might be for sale. That part of the bottom line is probably more important. So Help Me Todd was among their lower-rated shows. So I think a lot of those factors went into it. But I think the number one thing that worked against us was CBS has too many hour-long shows that are working too well.
Did So Help Me Todd end on a cliffhanger?
Yes, the show ended with a big twist. In the last episode, a new character named Merritt Folding appears, and Margaret is blamed for things she didn't do. Fans were left disappointed because the story ended without any answers.
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Will So Help Me Todd have a season 3?
No, the show will not return for a third season. CBS officially cancelled it in April 2024. Despite a strong fan response and multiple petitions, no confirmed plans exist to revive the show on CBS or any other platform.
According to creator Scott Prendergast, the team had seen early signs that cancellation was likely and had asked CBS if they could explore other options. They requested to keep the sets up temporarily while they looked for another network to pick up the series. Although CBS supported the idea, no new home for the show was found.
FAQs
- What is So Help Me Todd all about? So Help Me Todd is a legal dramedy about a quirky private investigator who works for his high-powered lawyer mother. Together, they solve cases while managing their complex family relationship.
- Why did So Help Me Todd get cancelled? So Help Me Todd was cancelled mainly due to CBS's crowded schedule and relatively lower ratings than other top-performing series.
- Is So Help Me Todd coming back? No, So Help Me Todd is not returning for another season. There are no plans for a revival on CBS or any other platform.
- Was So Help Me Todd renewed initially? CBS initially renewed So Help Me Todd for a second season in early 2023. However, it was officially cancelled in April 2024 after that season aired.
- How many episodes of So Help Me Todd are there in season two? Season two of So Help Me Todd consists of 10 episodes.
- Who stars in So Help Me Todd? So Help Me Todd stars Skylar Astin (Todd) and Marcia Gay Harden (Margaret). Other cast members include Madeline Wise, Tristen J. Winger, and Inga Schlingmann.
Final word
So Help Me Todd was a beloved legal dramedy that brought humour, heart, and family dynamics to CBS's primetime lineup. Despite its growing fan base and decent ratings, the show was ultimately cancelled due to scheduling constraints and strategic programming shifts.
Tuko.co.ke also published an article addressing the real reason behind the cancellation of Dr. Phil's show. Was the talk show cancelled because of his wife? No, the talk show was not cancelled because of his wife. Dr. Phil ended the show so he could work on other projects, like making new TV shows for primetime.
His decision had nothing to do with his wife, Robin McGraw. They are still married, and there's no sign of a breakup. Even though the show faced much criticism over the years, Dr. Phil wanted to try something new.
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