ABC Renews Tim Allen's 'Last Man Standing' for Season 5

Co-executive producer Matt Berry has earlier been tapped to replace Tim Doyle as showrunner for the next installment of the sitcom.

May 11, 2015

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"Last Man Standing" is here to stay. ABC has ordered a fifth season of the multi-camera comedy starring Tim Allen. The upcoming season will likely be paired with Ken Jeong's upcoming comedy series "Dr. Ken" on Fridays.

Ahead of the renewal, ABC signed a deal with co-executive producer Matt Berry to serve as executive producer and showrunner for season 5. He's replacing Tim Doyle, who left the post after three years to pursue other opportunities.

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"Last Man Standing" has been a solid performer for ABC on Fridays at 8 P.M. It joins other comedies at ABC, including "The Goldbergs", "The Middle", "Modern Family", "Fresh Off the Boat", "Black-ish" and "Galavant", which will return next season.

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