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Going Dutch ended its tour of duty at Fox. The Denis Leary-led military sitcom got canceled today after just two seasons, with its finale having aired April 23, 2026. The show failed to find strong audience traction despite a full renewal cycle.
🔥 Quick Facts
- Series Status: Canceled after 2 seasons with 22 total episodes
- Final Episode: Aired April 23, 2026, titled “NATOcean’s Eleven”
- Viewership: Averaged under 2 million weekly viewers in season 2
- Network First: Fox’s first 2026 scripted cancellation ahead of May 11 upfront
The End of Colonel Quinn’s Misadventure
Fox has officially discharged Going Dutch from its lineup. The comedy, which premiered January 2, 2025, ran for exactly 22 episodes before wrapping. Denis Leary starred as Colonel Patrick Quinn, an arrogant Army colonel punished with reassignment to a worthless base in the Netherlands. The show found modest viewership early on but failed to build momentum into its sophomore season.
The cancellation comes as Fox continues shrinking its scripted slate dramatically. Network leadership increasingly favors unscripted programming, game shows, and animation rather than live-action comedies. With Going Dutch gone, Fox has just one remaining live-action comedy in development for next season.
Going Dutch cancelled by Fox after 2 seasons, Denis Leary comedy finale aired April 23
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Why Ratings Couldn’t Save the Show
Going Dutch struggled significantly with audience engagement. In 2025-26, the series averaged under 2 million weekly viewers on linear television not including streaming numbers. The show was something of a surprise renewal after its modest first season, raising hopes for season two. Those hopes evaporated quickly once audiences sampled the sophomore season.
The low-rated comedy faced stiff competition in its Tuesday night slot. Fox executives determined the show lacked the audience appeal necessary for renewal, especially given corporate mandates to reduce scripted spending. The network made its decision swift, announcing the cancellation just days before its May 11 upfront presentation to advertisers.
Cast, Crew, and Production Details
Joel Church-Cooper created the Fox Entertainment Studios series and served as co-showrunner with Hilary Winston on season two. The ensemble cast included Taylor Misiak as Captain Maggie Quinn (Colonel Quinn’s estranged daughter), Danny Pudi, Laci Mosley, and Hal Cumpston as series regulars. Joe Morton, Catherine Tate, and Kristen Johnston appeared in recurring roles. Denis Leary and Jack Leary executive produced through their Amoeba production company.
| Detail | Information |
| Network | Fox |
| Creator | Joel Church-Cooper |
| Lead Cast | Denis Leary, Taylor Misiak, Danny Pudi, Laci Mosley, Hal Cumpston |
| Total Episodes | 22 across 2 seasons |
“The arrogant, loudmouth U.S. Army Colonel Patrick Quinn, after an epically unfiltered rant, is reassigned to the Netherlands, where he is punished with a command position at the least strategic army base in the world, notable for its Michelin Star-commissary, top-notch bowling alley, lavender-infused laundry and the best fromagerie in the U.S. Armed Forces.”
– Official series logline
Fox’s Shrinking Comedy Landscape
The cancellation intensifies concerns about Fox‘s commitment to traditional sitcoms. The network currently has only one remaining live-action comedy on its schedule: Animal Control, which stars Joel McHale and was renewed for a fifth season in February. Everything else in Fox’s comedy pipeline is animated, particularly the Animation Domination block featuring The Simpsons, Bob’s Burgers, Family Guy, and American Dad.
Fox’s strategic pivot favors unscripted content, reality formats, and game shows. The network recently greenlit a new dating show hosted by Whitney Cummings called The Marriage Market. This trend reflects broader industry shifts toward lower-cost programming that still generates ratings and sponsorship interest.
What Does This Mean for Denis Leary and Returning Shows?
For Denis Leary, the cancellation marks another disappointment after Rescue Me ended its run on FX over a decade ago. The actor still has a strong profile but will need a different network or platform for his next starring vehicle. Meanwhile, Fox continues reducing scripted bets in favor of proven franchises and cheaper content models. The network will reveal its full 2026-27 slate at the May 11 upfront in New York, where other cancellation announcements are expected.
Sources
- Variety – Breaking news report on series cancellation and cast details
- The Hollywood Reporter – Ratings analysis and network strategy context
- Deadline – Production company and creator information
