Sitcoms are a dime a dozen nowadays.
In many cases, fans believed they deserved to be continued or there was an expectation that they would.
ButUnited States of Aldidnt make it beyond two seasons.
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But it wasnt strong enough to stay.
Thats despite having funny storylines, and even receiving an Emmy nomination for production design for its pilot episode.
The show blends humor and heart as it explores cultural differences and the challenges of rebuilding lives after war.
With a fabulous cast of known actors includingTopher Gracealong with an original concept,Home Economicshad potential.
The storylines were relatable, following three adult siblings who have all entered different economic levels in their lives.
The shows ensemble cast has great chemistry, and the storylines are punchy and funny.
It was going up against heavyweights, likeAbbott ElementaryandThe Connersand simply couldnt compete.
But divorce with three children isnt easy, so they decide to split up together.
They will alternate who lives in the matrimonial home from one week to the next.
It should run smoothly, and sounds like a genius plan, right?
Splitting Up Togetherhad the power ofJenna FischerandOliver Hudsonbehind it as the leads, and it started strong.
Nonetheless, something just didnt hit right with viewers.
The show should have been relatable to so many.
It was entertaining by bringing humor to an otherwise difficult situation.
But it also fell short of expectations.
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All three served as co-executive producers, ensuring a level of authenticity amidst the scripted humor.
The pair eventually become unlikely friends.
It had so much potential to last much longer.
The initial premise had to be switched up once Chloe no longer needed to find a roommate.
But the dynamic between the very different Chloe and June made the show an odd couple gem.
The premise is a group of adults who are single parents, and it coversthe worst parts of parenting.
Alas, the series was cancelled after just two seasons.
Their tight-knit community provides both hilarious and touching moments as they juggle dating, careers, and parenting.
In this sitcom, he plays a very different character to that terrifying hunter.
Wade (Goggins) is a widowed, single father to two daughters.
Thus, Wade suddenly becomes the most eligible bachelor in town, women fawning all over him.
But he isnt quite sure how to manage his personal and professional life with all this new attention.
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So much so that the show returned for a second season.
But it got the axe after that, leaving fans devastated.
The fish-out-of-water story had heart, hilarity, and social commentary about class and economic differences.
The cast and story made fans believe thatThe Mickcould have become a modern dayThe Nanny.
Even though it didnt last, many name the sitcom among themost underrated Fox shows of all time.
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Single Parents is a comedy about a group of single moms and dads who lean on each other to help raise their 7-year-old kids and maintain some semblance of personal lives outside of parenthood. Their tight-knit community provides both hilarious and touching moments as they juggle dating, careers, and parenting.
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