Will ‘Leanne’ Return for Season 2? Chuck Lorre, Leanne Morgan & More Share Hopes for Comedy’s Future (VIDEO)
[Warning: The below contains MAJOR spoilers for Leanne Season 1.]
Chuck Lorre‘s latest comedy has arrived on Netflix as comedian Leanne Morgan takes center stage in the streamer’s multi-camera series Leanne.
The show, which follows the eponymous character as she grapples with the unexpected twist her life has taken after her husband of over 30 years cheats on her with a younger woman. The 16-episode comedy showcases Leanne’s relationships with her kids, sister Carol (Kristen Johnston), her estranged husband Bill (Ryan Stiles), and her budding romance with boyfriend Andrew (Tim Daly).
It also highlights the ups and downs of being a woman as she goes through big changes like menopause and finding her place in an evolving world. But will there be more stories on the horizon?
“Yes, I hope it goes a second season,” Morgan tells TV Insider.
“It’s definitely set up to hopefully continue,” Johnston adds. For those who have binged the season, they’ll recall that the finale episode saw Andrew whisk Leanne away on a weekend getaway, only for it all to be disrupted by her daughter-in-law going into labor with her granddaughter.
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Turning around, Leanne arrived at the hospital in time for the birth, but it also coincided with Bill’s hospitalization with chest pain, which turned out to be a panic attack. The episode concluded with Leanne holding her granddaughter and imagining the future ahead.
So, what does Morgan want to see next for her character? “Whether it’s romantic or a job, you know, she’s tended to her family all of her life, put everybody else first, I want people to see what she’s gonna do,” Morgan tells TV Insider.
Meanwhile, Johnston echoes, “It’s just the first season, it’s really setting everything up. If we get to go another season, I think there will be some really big payoffs that we’ve heard rumors about, but we’ll see.”
As part of the Chuck Lorre TV universe, the star from his series that Morgan and Johnston would most like to see on Leanne is Mom‘s Allison Janney. Johnston previously starred on the former CBS series, but she adds, “Jaime Pressly was basically built for this show. Any of those Mom gals would be amazing, or The Big Bang [Theory], I mean any of his shows, we’d take any of them.”
Executive producer Nick Bakay teases that there are a few directions a second season could take as he says, “There’s always stuff that didn’t make Season 1, and you realize that’s a Season 2 area. So you always have some things up your sleeve, and certainly, the course of the first season tees up a lot. But you have to get back in the room and start rolling up your sleeves and kind of start from scratch.”
Meanwhile, series co-creator Lorre doesn’t want the team to get too ahead of themselves as he adds, “We’ve always discovered the show on the fly. When you plan so far ahead. You rob yourself of learning, and you take away the opportunity to watch the actors perform a scene, and go, ‘Oh, that presents a whole world of possibilities.'”
“God willing, if there is a second season, if you’ve outlined the whole thing, then there’s nothing,” Lorre continues, noting, “It kind of robs you of that [freedom].”
Do you want to see more of Leanne? Let us know in the comments section below, and stay tuned for any updates about the show’s future. In the meantime, check out the full interview above.
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I loved every minute! Leanne Morgan is a natural! I loved all her facial expressions and gestures. I wish I could watch a new episode every day. I was great how she incorporated some of her classic stand up in the show’s writing!!! Please have a 2nd and many more seasons!!!
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I loved it! Binge watched the whole first season in one night lol
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The show got better as the episodes advanced. I think it’s got potential for a season two and more!
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Loved it!! Definitely need more seasons. Leanne is hilarious. Whole cast is great!
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YES!!!! I haven't laughed this hard since I watched The Big Bang Theory the first time. (I've watched the whole show (all seasons) all the way through 14 times and I still laugh out loud)
I need a second season of Leanne!!
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Excellent 💯 I definitely need a second season!
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Love the show.It's hilarious.Please make it a second third and fourth season
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I loved this show and hope there will be a season 2
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Absolutely a breath of fresh air. So hoping for more episodes and guests. Would love to see a part for Nate Bargatze in the future. Leanne hits it out of the park. 👍👍👍👍💕💕
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I loved the show. Each episode got better as the actors worked together. I especially enjoyed the sisters’ relationship. There is real chemistry there. I hope there is a second season.
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Loved it! Hope for another season. Could do without the laugh track though.
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Give us a second season!!!
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I give the show 2 thumbs up! The show has a bit of a slow start but each episode steps up with stronger character development and story line. Not to mention that the acting and character bonding develop a smooth flow and natural, easy interactions. I watched all 16 episodes and feel the series could only continue to get better….they’ve already proved that…..bring on season 2!
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I agree 100%.
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Please make another season. Leanne is a joy. Every character is perfectly cast. I am especially fond of “Daddy”!
The stories are real and so much fun. There is much more to explore in these people. Another season is what everyone of Leanne’s fans wants. Please, please, please.
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Loved it! Please bring on a season 2.
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Leanne was a very pleasant surprise and I thoroughly enjoyed all of the characters and all of the episodes. I sincerely hope there will be a season 2.
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Loved it! Hoping there will be more seasons! It got better with each episode.
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We have loved Leanne Morgan for years and looked so forward to this show. I admit in the beginning we were apprehensive, but after the first 2 episodes, the characters came into their own. Leeann relaxed into her character, and Kristen Johnson made the show! Hopefully they will get a chance at a 2nd season to show what they can really do together!
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Love the show … Love Leanna and also Kristen … Have seen Leanna at one of her shows . It was absolutely amazing . The whole show and cast is amazing. Fingers crossed 🤞 it comes back for a season 2 and beyond….
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Love the show. Binge watched all the episodes over two days and the conclusion only makes us believe there is so much potential for additional episodes. So many directions and situations it could address in future story lines. Finally something enjoyable and worth watching on TV. We so much hope it comes back for more additional seasons.
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a second season would be great!!!
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It's a feel good funny show
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Binged watched and loved it. I thought the grandmother was especially hilarious! Looking forward to season two.
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We LOVED it! Binged over two days. Laughed so hard.The dialog is perfect as is the delivery. Recommended to everyone 👍
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Loved it
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Loved the entire cast It is a laugh out loud gift
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Love Leanne and loved her show! Binge watched the whole thing in one day and it left me wanting so much more! By the last few episodes, the characters really fell into their groove and seemed more comfortable with each other - I especially loved the zingers between Kristen and Ryan. Leanne on her own is magnificent but this is a show that could really explore more about women and things we go through.
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❤️, more please. Laugh out loud moments in every episode !
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I really enjoyed this show. Leanne Morgan is a natural. She held her own with the wonderfully experienced actors in the ensemble. I hope there are many more seasons to come.
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We love the Leanne show. Who wouldn’t love Leanne? She is the sweetest! I just love her.
All of the characters and actors are great . The story line is funny and unique. We can’t wait for the series to start up again! We have watched all of the episodes twice !
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Laugh-out-loud funny. Love if! Looking forward to more seasons!
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Love Leanne — laugh out loud and true to life. I want more shows like this: thoughtful, funny, not violent and Not about another dead body!
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Please, please, please renew for a second season! Leeann is a breath of fresh air.
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I’ve watched all 16 episodes three times already! I love this show. Can’t wait for more!
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I hope there is a season 2!!!!! I binged. I never binge. I watched every episode and need more.
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YES!!!!! There needs to be LOTS of new seasons! Funniest sitcom in YEARS!!!!!!!!!!!!
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PLEASE have a second season. I watch it over and over!
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Yes I would like another season. Fun show and not creepy.😄
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Great show!
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Absolutely needs a second season and more!
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Loved the whole season. Laughed out loud so much. I need a season 2,3,4 etc.
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Funny, real, dynamic between sisters is great. I love their comical parents!!
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love it! give us another season
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I really want a second season. It’s great.
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Loved it and I want to see more, please.
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Love Leanne! There most definitely needs to be many more seasons.
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My wife and I have really enjoyed LeAnne..We are big fans of her stand-up.The show has given us a LOT of laughs. PLEASE bring it back for a second season..
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Love, Love, Love this show!! Leanne and Carol are friends now! Netflix get on board quick and add a second season! This is the type of programming those of us who still actually watch shows and not just YouTube, TikTok or Reels have been craving!!
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I have not laughed this much in years! Leanne is a natural in this role. Please, please let there be at least 10 more seasons!!! Fingers crossed for season 2!
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This series had me laughing nonstop! I loved it! I truly hope it is renewed!
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I've watched all 16 episodes, twice. Love it! Funny and heartwarming.
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Loved, loved, loved!!! Not enough sitcoms anymore and Leanne is amazing in her role. Please make more!!!
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Yes!!! I haven’t laughed this hard in a long time. I loved every minute of every episode. We need more Leanne!
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Ready for season 2! If you are already a fan of her comedy, you will love it!
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We want more!!! Very good show.
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Love the show we need more comedy. There has been anything like this since Gracie and Frank so please let’s see another season two she is so funny.
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Please!!! Leanne deserves a second season. This is a smart comedy (something that is desperately needed). The characters are great and played by very good actors. I really enjoyed watching. Please let there be many more seasons.
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Yes more Leanne please! Binged all 16 episodez and ready for more!
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I absolutely love this show!!! I can’t wait to see Season 2!!!
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Really loved this show. Hope to see many more seasons!
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I would love many more seasons!!!
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Just binge watched all the shows. I loved it. We need a season 2.
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Love her heart ,the show is a hit in my opinion,I want more . She is working with the best of the best. 🙏🙏🙏
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It's a fantastic show and I binge watched it and wanted more. The whole cast is amazing and they really mesh well.
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Loved it!
Binge-watched the whole series, and have already reviewed it again.
This series, and the news of Netflix dumping Harry & Meghan caused me to resubscribe to Netflix after years of avoiding the network.
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Great writing, actors and comedic timing. Loved every minute of this show. Leanne is amazing and Kristen Johnston shines!!! Please bring on a second season. This cast is pure magic❤️
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Really enjoyed Leanne
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We loved it. It's real life, but very funny and the whole family can watch. Please keep it coming. SO GOOD
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Loved this show it's what we need right now! Please do a 2nd season. I love Leeanne and Kristen Johnson they both keep it going that good funny about real life issues.
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I agree that it got better as the episodes went on. Many chuckles but some parts were downright hilarious! Keep it coming!!
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The flower guy should be on more. He was amazing. He was so funny and and added alot to story.
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Love the show Leanne & Kristen are great together!
But please.....no to Allison Janey joining the cast (
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I love this season. YES, YES I would love to see more seasons of Leanne !! This first season was fantastic !!
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Great show. Would look forward to a second season.
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Omg, loved the show! So relatable on so many levels, such real issues! I was already a huge Leanne fan before the show and now imma super fan! lol Season two (and more) is a must.
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Loved this new series so I am hoping for a season 2!
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I would love to see a second season! I love Leanne Morgan and have watched her comedy, listened to her book and watched the whole first season of her new show 🙂 She is relatable and real and that makes her lovable.
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Absolutely want a 2nd season! It was so refreshingly entertaining & laugh out loud that I binge watched it twice😉
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I loved the show binge watched it in 2 nights! I can't wait for season two! Hilariously funny made me belly laugh. Thank you for the laughs!!
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Leanne is FANTASTIC!!! Didn’t want it to end and I hope there will be many more seasons. PLEASE, Netflix…renew it ASAP!!!
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Totally loved this show. Please do season two.... Everyone in the show SHINES.
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LOVE everything about Leanne Morgan! And I LOVED every minute of her new show. OMG I am praying for a second season! The show fits her humor perfectly n she is a natural!!!
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Loved Leanne! What a great cast and such fun chemistry. I binge watched the whole season. Waiting for Season 2. Comfort comedy.
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Loved the show especially seeing Celia watson who played joleen on the show Alice she is still beautiful as ever they all were great need more best show I've seen in a long time
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Loved Leanne Hope there is a season 2
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Loved it
Love LeAnne for years and the chemistry between her and Kristen is amazing
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Yes, for sure!!! I loved watching this show, it is funny, down to earth, and we need more of Leanne, please!!
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Love leanne and kristen (long time fan) Leanne’s is real with her comedy and a lot of southern women are like her and can relate, we always put family first!!would absolutely love to see more please!
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I thought it was done well and like all the actors, give it a 2nd season please!
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Just found Leanne & binge watched it!! So funny & uplifting!!! Please continue it!
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Love it.. Johnston should be more like her character from mom needs a job... Love her spunkiness
Leanne is great.
Not sure abt daughter
Watched almost whole series in 1 day..
Maybe Leanne should try stand up
Like hacks. ?
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Loved this show-I live in Tennessee and have seen Leanne several time live. Love her, she is so talented. The Tennessee references were great!!! More please!
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I really enjoy this show!!
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Loved the show!!!
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Yes, more please! There are lots of women out there that can relate! So funny!😂😂
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It is my new favorite sitcom hands down…I used to make fun of my friends and family who binge watched shows…now I have become one of them…PLEASE I vote YES for another season! And hurry…
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I would love to see a second season of “Leanne”. I really enjoyed it and it was great watching a show that is about more mature characters!
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It was a slow start but solid - got better a episodes evolved- definitely a second season is in order for this show!!! Love Leanne Morgan been watching her for years!!!
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Yes, I would love a second season! Love Leanne and the rest of the cast!! Couldn’t stop watching it! My 86 year old mother came over, and I restarted it at episode 1 and now she’s hooked too!
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LOVED the show! Great stories I could relate to…. Awesome actors too!
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Loved it and can’t wait to see more!
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Definitely YES to a second season.
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Love Leanne and love her show. Leanne and the whole cast are hilarious definitely hoping to see a second season.
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Loved her forever and love the new show
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A+. Fan of all Chuck’s shows and was not disappointed. Pray there will be more seasons
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What a welcome relief for clean wholesome comedy. We need more!
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HI to you all! I really, REALLY love to see another season for Leanne! I really enjoyed the first episodes and I am left waiting for more. It really helped me in very difficult times, not to mention both Leanne and Carol! Thank you and really hoping for more! 👍😀
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I loved Leanne series and looked forward to watching the next episodes, sometimes viewing four in a row. Sorry when last episode closed out. It has a great cast and witty dialogue. Pretty true to life on how families work - certainly hope there's more seasons to come!
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Loved this show!! Can't wait to see season 2!! Leanne and the whole cast did a great job. Love the choices of the cast.
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Yes! I’d love to see a 2nd season of Leanne Morgan!!!!!
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I'd love a second season period. Janney would be the perfect addition!
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If it continues I hope Tim Dalys role stays. Would like to have William Fichtner as a regular. Daughter should of been more like Amy than a Penny which would have been totally different than Leanne and Carol. Leanne wouldn't have raised a wimpy son, my opinion on the choices they chose for the kids isn't ideal. With the daughter in California perhaps the actress that played Missy can come in as a foster daughter for Carol instead. And her mother is gone, her father (played by Young Sheldon Dad)
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