US EditionWill ‘Leanne’ Return for Season 2? Chuck Lorre, Leanne Morgan & More Share Hopes for Comedy’s Future
KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE, AUG 01 – Leanne Morgan’s sitcom, created by Chuck Lorre, follows her character’s new life after 33 years of marriage, building on her viral comedic success during the pandemic.
- On July 31, Netflix premiered Leanne, a sitcom created by Chuck Lorre starring Leanne Morgan and Kristen Johnston.
- Leanne Morgan spent years honing her craft through corporate comedy gigs and charity benefits before her pandemic-era stand-up went viral overnight.
- Featuring 16 episodes of 18 to 19-minute installments, Leanne Morgan's sitcom streams on Netflix as of July 31, 2025, showcasing relationships with her sister Carol.
- Despite Morgan’s claim that Netflix has “already ordered two seasons,” the streamer has not officially renewed season 2 and typically waits a week to assess metrics.
- Season 2 could explore Leanne’s daughter starting fresh in California and Bill’s new fatherhood with Faye, says executive producer Nick Bakay.
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'Leanne' Cast and Character Guide: Who's Who in the Netflix Sitcom?
Chuck Lorre is back with a new sitcom, titled “Leanne,” led by standup comedian Leanne Morgan. The sitcom follows Leanne as her life gets turned upside down after her husband of 33 years leaves her for another woman, leading her to lean on her twice-divorced sister Carol (Kristen Johnston) and her family to get through the tough spot. Learn more about the cast of the new Netflix sitcom below, and where you might have seen them before. Patrick M…
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Will ‘Leanne’ Return for Season 2? Chuck Lorre, Leanne Morgan & More Share Hopes for Comedy’s Future
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