This time of year can make any fan of network television nervous. If they have picked a show that has resonated with them, they begin to do an active search to see if their new favorite will be renewed. Fans of the military comedy Going Dutch may be asking those questions.
The Fox comedy is on its second season since it premiered on January 15, 2026. During its first season, it averaged over 1 million viewers per episode. It has established stars such as Denis Leary (Small Soldiers) and Danny Pudi (Community).
The show seems to have gained an audience, which is why Fox chose to renew it for a second season. It has a lot of relatable moments and jokes for those who have served in the Armed Forces.
The show now has dipped slightly in the ratings but is holding steady from its first season. It does help that the show follows Animal Control, which has become a mainstay for the network.
Some warning signs have started to appear. The second season premiere was down compared to when the pilot debuted last year. It may be based on it returning still around the time of the NFL playoffs; however, other shows had stronger numbers.
Now the show is on a midseason break. The show is set to be returned on April 2. There are some people or fans of the show that may have worried about its future or the possibility of a third season.
It can be debatable if the hiatus is a sign of negative or positive things to come for the military show. On one end, does Fox see the show as not essential, and will it just allow them to finish out the series and then cancel it?
However, a positive thought is that the network is saving what they deem as the best episodes of the second season for the ever-important May sweeps. If they see Going Dutch as having a strong, no pun intended, military show, bang, they may be saving their best for the end of spring.
It is way too early to compare the military sitcom to the legend of the subgenre, MASH. However, there are definitively interesting characters and misfits that anyone who has worked in a strict setting can relate to.
If the fanbase makes a big enough push and the ratings continue to either hold steady or improve when the show returns in April, it could lead to another third season for Denis Leary and company.