CBS scraps new comedy "Partners"

David Krumholtz, left, as Joe, and Michael Urie, as Louis, in a scene from "Partners." / AP/CBS

CBS is pulling the plug on its freshman comedy, "Partners," starring Michael Urie, David Krumholtz, Sophia Bush and Brandon Routh.

The series aired Mondays at 8:30 p.m. ET and debuted to 6.6 million viewers this fall with a 2.4 rating in the 18-49 demographic. But the numbers have been struggling ever since, falling to 5.5 million viewers and a 1.8 rating.

• "Partners" debuts on CBS with a 1990s vibe

In its place this Monday will be a rerun of "Two and a Half Men."

Deadline first reported the news on Friday, noting that the series would be canceled immediately.

Stars of the series have already posted about their disappointment on Twitter:

Sadly, it is so. What a fun run it has been. I love @michaelurie @davekrumholtz @brandonjrouth so much. Our producers. Our crew. Thank u all

— Sophia Bush (@SophiaBush) November 16, 2012

Well, that's it folks. Our run of #Partners is over.Thanks so much for your love, support, & dedication 2 our show. Much love from us 2 u.

— Brandon Routh (@BrandonJRouth) November 16, 2012

Thanks for the love and support! #Partners will have a special place in my heart, and the best part was how much y'all liked it. #bestfans

— Michael Urie (@michaelurie) November 16, 2012

[akinyemi1321]

For the first time ever a real gay man plays the role of being gay and totally hilarious and second to none. The actors are almost real and funnier than you least expect. Please CBS bring them back, they make a great comeback after a horrible and frustrating day as I look forward to seeing the captivating casts.
Please CBS bring them back, bring back "PARTNERS"

[Jodyyyyy2011]

I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVED this show!!! I laughed so hard every time I watched it! I would watch them online days after still laughing. I was so sad when it went off. I wish it was still on. It was one of my all time favorite shows. :(

[rjhtennis]

It was not a good show...D. Krumholtz just was not funny both his character and the actors delivery was lame.....the writing was so contrived...but when they introduced the 2 brothers (twins) it sealed it's fate...by far they were the most stereotypical characters of all time.....CBS you did well in burying this show......

[Steffi411]

This really stinks! This show was soooooo much better than many of the other half hour shows. My family and I laughed a lot. WTG CBS!

[LadyDi05]

What is wrong with you people. This show was great!! What are you more likely to spend your time watching that Honey Boo Boo show. This show had good timing, good physical comedy and for the most part, was the best thing on in its time slot on Mondays. I'm really sorry to see it go. Hopefully there will be another comdey to precede Two Broke Girls that keeps me laughing.

[Davealanbrown]

The show was not too original. Also, it seemed forced. However, Rules of Engagement is no better. It always follows a decent show and has filler written all over it. Maybe Big Bang should last an hour?

[chazzzer]

I really wanted to like this show because Sophia Bush is just sooooooo smoking hot. Unfortunately, it was just unwatchably bad, and she never had more that about a minute of screen time. Here's hoping that Sophia will be on a much better show come next fall.

[PJMaurO6]

I loved the show - and it wasn't embarassing to watch with my kids in the room like 2 Broke Girls and Two and a 1/2 Men are. It was humurous and refreshing and was going to be my replacement for How I Met Your Mother when that ends this season. I hope another network picks it up.

[Yearight01]

GOOD, that show was as funny as having kidney stones. CBS should have never canx. Rules of Engagement.

[chazzzer]

CBS didn't cancel Rules of Engagement, it is in production and is just waiting to air. Traditionally they don't bring it out until the start of the year.