Fox Pulls the Plug on ‘Going Dutch’ After Two Seasons
Fox Cancels Comedy Series Going Dutch Ahead of Upfront Presentation
Fox has announced that it will not renew Going Dutch, a sophomore comedy series featuring Denis Leary, for a third season. This decision marks the network’s first cancellation of the season, coming just days before it reveals its lineup for 2026-27 at the upcoming upfront presentation on May 11.
While Animal Control has secured a fifth season due to its higher ratings and a lucrative licensing deal with Netflix, Going Dutch has struggled, earning the title of the lowest-rated entertainment program at Fox. Although Leary is well-regarded within the network, the decision was ultimately made to discontinue the series.
Looking ahead, Fox plans to continue its tradition of animated programming, having recently approved a spinoff centered on Stewie from Family Guy. The network has also renewed the hourlong dramedy Best Medicine for a second season and is actively developing several half-hour live-action comedies, with expectations for a greenlight soon, though it may not arrive before the upfronts.
In addition to Animal Control and Best Medicine, Fox has renewed the sophomore medical drama Doc, the freshman thriller Memory of a Killer, and Fear Factor: House of Fear.
Going Dutch follows the antics of U.S. Army Colonel Patrick Quinn, portrayed by Leary, who is reassigned to a quirky base in the Netherlands after an unfiltered tirade. The colonel seeks to restore discipline among a diverse group of military personnel, with help from his estranged daughter, Captain Maggie Quinn, played by Taylor Misiak.
The series also features cast members Danny Pudi, Laci Mosley, and Hal Cumpston. For its second season, Going Dutch welcomed actress Kristen Johnston in a recurring role and brought on Hilary Winston as executive producer and co-showrunner, alongside creator Joel Church-Cooper.
Produced by Fox Entertainment Studios and distributed by Fox Entertainment Global, Going Dutch was overseen by Church-Cooper, Winston, Leary, and Jack Leary through their production company, Amoeba.
