CBS Cancels "Partners."

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'Partners' cancelled by CBS

November 18, 2012 | By: Hector Cruz

CBS announced Friday (Nov. 16) that it has cancelled its first-year comedy "Partners" after airing just six episodes.

The low-rated series will be replaced with comedy repeats, starting with "Two and a Half Men" on Nov. 19. Veteran player "Rules of Engagement" or new comedy "Friend Me" will likely take the slot starting sometime next year.

The sitcom, which starred Michael Urie, David Krumholtz, Sophia Bush and Brandon Routh, averaged 6.3 million viewers and a 2.3 rating among adults 18-49, lagging far behind the rest of the network's Monday night comedy block.

The most recent episode drew a series low of 5.5 million viewers and a 1.8 rating in the adults 18-49 demo.

"Partners" becomes the third straight short-lived series for "Will & Grace" creators Max Mutchnick and David Kohan following the cancellations of NBC's "Four Kings" in 2006 and the William Shatner-starrer "$#*! My Dad Says," which lasted one season on CBS.

Reactions from the cast (via The Futon Critic):

@BrandonJRouth: "Well, that's it folks. Our run of #Partners is over. Thanks so much for your love, support, & dedication 2 our show. Much love from us 2 u."

@SophiaBush: "Sadly, it is so. What a fun run it has been. I love @michaelurie @DaveKrumholtz @BrandonJRouth so much. Our producers. Our crew. Thank u all"

@DaveKrumholtz: "Thanks for all the support."

@michaelurie: "Thanks for the love and support! #Partners will have a special place in my heart, and the best part was how much y'all liked it. #bestfans"

CBS recently cancelled fellow newcomer "Made in Jersey," while giving full-season orders to new dramas "Elementary" and "Vegas."

Other series that have gotten the ax so far this season include "Animal Practice" on NBC and ABC's "666 Park Avenue" and "Last Resort."