Fox has announced that the ninth season of “Last Man Standing” will be the show’s final season, putting an end point on the Tim Allen comedy that was once a hit and canceled, Variety reports.
- The ninth season will debut in January.
- “Last Man Standing” ran on ABC until 2017. Fox picked up the show for a seventh season,
- The show will end with 194 episodes total.
- “It has been an honor to be home for Tim Allen and ‘Last Man Standing,’” said Michael Thorn, president of entertainment for Fox Entertainment. “Millions of families have long enjoyed the show because, perhaps, they see themselves in the Baxters. The loyal affection they’ve shown proves just how much this series has meant to them. On behalf of everyone at Fox, a big, big thank you to ‘Last Man Standing’s’ brilliant cast, led by Tim, Nancy and Hector, as well as its writers and crew, headed by showrunner Kevin Abbott. We’ll be rooting them on throughout the season as they conclude what has been an impressive run.”
Allen praised fan support for continuing to bring the show back.
- “I’ve been one lucky dude to have been part of ‘Last Man Standing,’” Allen said. “I so appreciate the incredible support from our fans over this near decade of work. As we approach the ninth season, I just admire and feel grateful for all the hard work our wonderful cast and crew have done. We had all considered to end the show after last season, but together with Fox, we decided to add a year so we could produce a full season to create the gentle and fun goodbye. I’m looking forward to a memorable and hilarious final season.”
Controversy:
“Last Man Standing” had a controversial cancellation with ABC back in 2017. The show was canceled despite having high ratings. Fans said the show was cut due to its conservative politics.
- Later, Fox picked up the show since so many fans spoke out. A seventh season later debuted on Fox.
- That said, the show was benched last fall. It was the first time Fox benched a comedy show for the fall.