Freeform has now announced the renewal.
Freeform picked up a fifth season of the hit original comedy series YOUNG & HUNGRY, it was announced today by Karey Burke, executive vice president, Programming & Development, Freeform. The new season will kick off production next week and will premiere in 2017.
"'Young & Hungry,' was the number one cable comedy among Adults 18-34 during its most recent run, and saw double digit growth over the previous season in our key demographics," said Burke. "The series has been a powerhouse for us since launch and we are thrilled to bring it back for a fifth season."
"Young & Hungry" wrapped up its fourth season on August 3 with strong season-to-season gains in Total Viewers and Adults 18-49, powered by double digits increases across male demographics. The series was the No. 1 original ad-supported cable comedy for Summer 2016 in Adults 18-34 and cable TV's No. 1 series on Wednesdays at 8 o'clock across key target Adults 18-34, Viewers 12-34 and Female (W18-34/W18-49/F12-34) demographics. The series and cast have been nominated for seven TEEN CHOICE AWARDS and two PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS since its premiere in the summer of 2014.
"Young & Hungry" is produced by David Holden, Ashley Tisdale, Jessica Rhoades, Caryn Lucas, and Eric Tannenbaum and Kim Tannenbaum in association with CBS Television Studios. Gabi Moskowitz, of BrokeAssGourmet.com, is a San Francisco-based food blogger and contributed to the development of this project. The series stars Emily Osment, Jonathan Sadowski, Aimee Carrero, Kym Whitley and Rex Lee.
"'Young & Hungry,' was the number one cable comedy among Adults 18-34 during its most recent run, and saw double digit growth over the previous season in our key demographics," said Burke. "The series has been a powerhouse for us since launch and we are thrilled to bring it back for a fifth season."
"Young & Hungry" wrapped up its fourth season on August 3 with strong season-to-season gains in Total Viewers and Adults 18-49, powered by double digits increases across male demographics. The series was the No. 1 original ad-supported cable comedy for Summer 2016 in Adults 18-34 and cable TV's No. 1 series on Wednesdays at 8 o'clock across key target Adults 18-34, Viewers 12-34 and Female (W18-34/W18-49/F12-34) demographics. The series and cast have been nominated for seven TEEN CHOICE AWARDS and two PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS since its premiere in the summer of 2014.
"Young & Hungry" is produced by David Holden, Ashley Tisdale, Jessica Rhoades, Caryn Lucas, and Eric Tannenbaum and Kim Tannenbaum in association with CBS Television Studios. Gabi Moskowitz, of BrokeAssGourmet.com, is a San Francisco-based food blogger and contributed to the development of this project. The series stars Emily Osment, Jonathan Sadowski, Aimee Carrero, Kym Whitley and Rex Lee.
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We finally have confirmation of Season 5 from Emily Osment herself. Are you excited for a new season? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
Going back to work for season 5 of Young & Hungry in one week. No one has announced it yet so I am! You're welcome! pic.twitter.com/zumon6XdFY
— Emily Osment (@EmilyOsment) October 24, 2016
