Freeform to Serve Up a Fifth Season of Hit Comedy YOUNG & HUNGRY
By: Caryn Robbins Oct. 27, 2016
Freeform picked up a fifth season of the hit original comedy series YOUNG & HUNGRY, it was announced today by Karey Burke, executive vice president, Programming & Development, Freeform. The new season will kick off production next week and will premiere in 2017.
"'Young & Hungry,' was the number one cable comedy among Adults 18-34 during its most recent run, and saw double digit growth over the previous season in our key demographics," said Burke. "The series has been a powerhouse for us since launch and we are thrilled to bring it back for a fifth season." "Young & Hungry" wrapped up its fourth season on August 3 with strong season-to-season gains in Total Viewers and Adults 18-49, powered by double digits increases across male demographics. The series was the No. 1 original ad-supported cable comedy for Summer 2016 in Adults 18-34 and cable TV's No. 1 series on Wednesdays at 8 o'clock across key target Adults 18-34, Viewers 12-34 and Female (W18-34/W18-49/F12-34) demographics. The series and cast have been nominated for seven TEEN CHOICE AWARDS and two PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS since its premiere in the summer of 2014.Videos