FOX Bringing Back Last Man on Earth

LOS ANGELES: FOX is giving the comedy The Last Man on Earth, from writer/producer Will Forte, a second season.

The series ranks as this season’s number one new comedy among adults 18 to 34 and men 18 to 49. It also ranks number one in its Sunday (9:30 to 10 p.m.) time period among adults 18 to 49, adults 18 to 34, and teens.

“We knew we had something special with The Last Man on Earth. It’s one of those rare shows that continues to add depth and dimension to its unique premise, week after week,” said David Madden, the president of entertainment at Fox Broadcasting Company. “We are so thrilled that this incredibly bold, original and inventive series has been embraced by both fans and critics, and we cannot wait to see where the creative genius and inspired vision of Will, Phil and Chris take us in season two.”