TBS is happy with the ratings of The Guest Book, Wrecked, and People of Earth, confirming today each of the series have been renewed. People of Earth and Wrecked will return for third seasons, while The Guest Book has received a second season order.
The Guest Book was created by Greg Garcia and has been averaging 3.5 million viewers. The series ranks as cable’s #1 new comedy of 2017 and stars Garret Dillahunt, Carly Jibson, Kellie Martin, Charlie Robinson, Aloma Wright, Lou Wilson, Laura Bell Bundy and Eddie Steeples.
People of Earth comes from executive producers Conan O’Brien, Greg Daniels, David Jenkins, and Norm Hiscock. Jenkins created the show and Hiscock serves as showrunner on the alien invasion comedy. The cast includes Wyatt Cenac, Ana Gasteyer, Nasim Pedrad, Oscar Nunez, Michael Cassidy, Alice Wetterlund, Luka Jones, Brian Huskey, Nancy Lenehan, Tracee Chimo, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Bjorn Gustafsson, and Ken Hall.
Justin Shipley, Jordan Shipley and Jesse Hara executive produce Wrecked, a survival comedy about airline passengers who are attempting to survive after crash-landing on a remote island. Season two stars Asif Ali, Zach Cregger, Rhys Darby, Brooke Dillman, Will Greenberg, Jessica Lowe, Ally Maki and Brian Sacca.
Wrecked, The Guest Book, and People of Earth are in the top 10 list of cable comedies among adult viewers. People of Earth‘s second season is averaging 2.7 million viewers, up 22% over season one. Wrecked increased its viewers by 7% over season one, with 3.6 million viewers tuning in to watch season two.
“Since rebranding this network just two years ago, we have renewed 100% of our scripted originals, which have all generated impressive audience growth in an environment that’s seeing mostly declines,” stated Brett Weitz, executive vice president of original programming for TBS. “Our shows are connecting with fans and we’re going to keep making these genuinely funny comedies with the best creators in this business.”
