New York City, NY – “The Drew Barrymore Show” has been renewed for a fifth season, providing a much-needed boost for the syndicated daytime talk show after a tumultuous start to its fourth season. The renewal comes amidst behind-the-scenes changes at the show’s producer and distributor, CBS Media Ventures.
Under the leadership of Wendy McMahon, now President and CEO of CBS News and Stations and CBS Media Ventures, the show has received its first pickup since the major reorganization. The decision to renew the show for another season is seen as a vote of confidence in its future.
This comes after a rocky fall for “The Drew Barrymore Show,” which faced controversy when the host initially announced a September return while the writers were on strike. The decision was later reversed, leading to picketing and outcry from members of the Writers Guild of America (WGA).
Despite the challenges, “The Drew Barrymore Show” has managed to maintain a respectable viewership. The show has been averaging 1.1 million viewers and has seen growth in households and total viewers. Whether it was due to fans moving past the controversy or the lack of original entertainment programming during the strikes, the show has managed to capture an audience.
The CBS Stations, including major markets like New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago, remain the core launch group for the show. With the renewal, “The Drew Barrymore Show” is now set to continue through 2025, matching the term of fellow daytime talker “The Kelly Clarkson Show.”
Wendy McMahon praised the show, stating that Drew Barrymore continues to captivate viewers with her empathetic and thoughtful interviews. McMahon described the show as a unique experience that transports viewers into Barrymore’s living room, making them feel like they are a part of the conversation.
Upcoming episodes of “The Drew Barrymore Show” will feature the cast of the new “Mean Girls” film, as well as the cast of FX’s upcoming series “Feud: Capote vs. The Swans.” Other notable guests scheduled to appear in the coming weeks include Naomi Watts, Diane Lane, Chloë Sevigny, and Chrissy Teigen.
Filmed in New York City, “The Drew Barrymore Show” is executive produced by Drew Barrymore and Jason Kurtz.
“The Drew Barrymore Show” has been renewed for a fifth season on the CBS Stations. The show, which faced controversy and behind-the-scenes changes, has managed to maintain a respectable viewership. With the renewal, the show will continue through 2025, matching the term of fellow daytime talker “The Kelly Clarkson Show.”