Why did CBS cancel God Friended Me?

In a statement, CBS and Warner Bros. Television said of the cancelation: “We’re extremely proud of the unique concept and uplifting stories God Friended Me has told over the past two seasons. We thank the brilliant cast, writers, production team and crew for a show that stirred thoughtful conversation about faith, life and happiness, and made viewers feel good at the end of each episode.

“The creative team behind the show has one last ‘friend suggestion’ in mind, as well as an ending we hope brings a satisfying conclusion to Miles’ journey in search of the God Account.”

Though The Eye network did not reveal their reasons for axing the series, the show did see a noticeable dip in viewers in its second season. According to TVSeriesFinale, God Friended Me is currently the twelfth most-watched scripted series of NBC, with viewers down 26 percent in the key 18-49 demographic and down 20 percent in general viewing figures.

TVLine, however, noted another possible reason for the series’ cancelation. Out of all CBS’ scripted programs, God Friended Me has the smallest gain in viewers from DVR playback.

Writing on Twitter when the news broke, the God Friended Me Writers account said: “The word is out. So many feelings! Thanks to all of you who’ve been on the journey with us!”

When will the God Friended Me series finale air?

The final two episodes of the show are airing on the same night to give the show an extended finale. God Friended Me Season 2, Episodes 21 and 22 will air on April 26, beginning at 8 p.m. ET The finale will then be available to watch online on the CBS website and app shortly after the episodes air.

While other shows have had to deal with production shutdowns and shortened seasons as a result of the coronavirus, God Friended Me ended production just as filming was finishing on its second season, meaning that the show should be able to come to an end in the way that the writers intended. The synopses for the final episodes have not been released yet.

God Friended Me Season 2 airs Sundays at 8 p.m. ET on CBS.