CBS Pulls 'Partners' From Schedule

Monday comedy posted series-low rating in last episode

By Andrea Morabito -- Broadcasting & Cable, 11/16/2012 1:41:29 PM

CBS has finally pulled freshman comedy Partners from its schedule, effectively immediately, according to a scheduling note from the network.

The axe comes as Partners, from Will & Grace creators David Kohan and Max Mutchnick, posted a series-low 1.8 rating with adults 18-49 for its most recent episode even as other CBS comedies were up or flat.

The network will opt for comedy repeats in the Monday at 8:30 p.m. timeslot in the interim, with a repeat of Two and a Half Men airing on Nov. 19, likely until new midseason comedy Friend Me or veteran utility player Rules of Engagement can come off the bench.

CBS previously canceled rookie drama Made in Jersey and gave full-season orders to its other two freshmen dramas, Vegas and Elementary.