Ahead of the comedy's return for the second half of its second season tonight, ABC Family has given a third season renewal to original scripted series Young & Hungry.
"We are so proud of how Young & Hungry grew during its second season: it ranked as cable's number one original series in its timeslot in key demos," said Karey Burke, Executive Vice President of Programming and Development, ABC Family. "We can't wait to see what is next for this talented ensemble."
For its recent Spring 2015 finale, Young & Hungry set a series high in Adults 18-49 (973,000) and delivered its #2 telecast of all time in Adults 18-34 (685,000), and for the season, ranked as cable's No. 1 original series in its Wednesday at 8/7c. timeslot among Adults 18-49, Adults 18-34 and key female demos. Launch to date, Young & Hungry is ABC Family's #1 comedy in Women 18-34 (471,000), Viewers 12-34 (837,000) and Females 12-34 (681,000).
Young & Hungry is produced by David Holden, Ashley Tisdale, Jessica Rhoades, Caryn Lucas and Eric and Kim Tannenbaum. CBS Television Studios produces.
The comedy stars Emily Osment, Jonathan Sadowski, Aimee Carrero, Kym Whitley and Rex Lee.
