This article is about the TV sitcom. For the Asleep at the Wheel album, see Still the King (album). For the Gazza album, see Gazza (musician).
Still the King
GenreSitcom
CreatorTravis Nicholson
Potsy Ponciroli
Billy Ray Cyrus
StarringBilly Ray Cyrus
Joey Lauren Adams
Madison Iseman
Travis Nicholson
Lacey Chabert
Leslie David Baker
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Num seasons2
Num episodes26
Executive producerBilly Ray Cyrus
Shannon Houchins
Potsy Ponciroli
Travis Nicholson
Julia Silverton
Jayson Dinsmore
ProducerHideout Pictures
CinematographyBlake McClure
John Matysiak
CameraSingle-camera
Runtime22 minutes
CompanyHideout Pictures
Flatwood Productions
First airedJune 12, 2016
Last airedAugust 22, 2017
ChannelCMT

Still the King is an American sitcom created by Travis Nicholson, Potsy Ponciroli and Billy Ray Cyrus. The series stars Billy Ray Cyrus, Joey Lauren Adams, Madison Iseman, Travis Nicholson, Lacey Chabert and Leslie David Baker. The series premiered on June 12, 2016, on CMT.[1][2] On July 27, 2016, CMT renewed Still the King for a 13-episode second season, which premiered on July 11, 2017.[3] On November 17, 2017, the series was cancelled after two seasons.[4]

Premise

Vernon Brownmule, aka "Burnin' Vernon," is the second-best Elvis impersonator around. After crashing into a church sign while driving drunk, he has to serve as the church's handyman as part of his parole. He meets an old girlfriend and learns he has a teenage daughter he has never met.[5]

Cast

Production

In 2013, Hideout Pictures, a subsidiary of music label Average Joes Entertainment produced "Still The King" as self-funded independent pilot. In 2015, the show was picked up by CMT.

Episodes

Series overview

SeasonEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
113June 12, 2016August 14, 2016
213July 11, 2017August 22, 2017

Ratings

No.TitleOriginal air dateViewers
(million)		Rating
(Adults 18–49)		Source
1"Pilot"June 12, 20160.810.3[7]
2"Preach On"June 12, 20160.730.2[7]
3"Take Your Daughter To Work Day"June 19, 20160.450.1[7]
4"Puddin' Hood"June 19, 20160.440.1[7]
5"Guess Who's Coming To Diner"June 26, 20160.360.1[7]
6"A Family, A Fair"July 3, 20160.370.1[7]
7"The King Has Left The Building"July 10, 20160.400.1[7]
8"Mother Trucker"July 17, 20160.340.1[7]
9"Hands on a Hard Vessel"July 24, 20160.230.1[7]
10"Back On Top"July 31, 20160.250.1[7]
11"Seshfest"August 7, 20160.190.1[7]
12"Only the Lonely"August 14, 20160.190.1[7]
13"The Beginning of the End of the Beginning"August 14, 20160.190.1[7]
14"Still Still the King"July 11, 20170.140.1[7]
15"Battle of the Basement"July 11, 20170.110.0[7]
16"Men and Work"July 18, 20170.110.0[7]
17"Flatbushes"July 25, 20170.160.0[7]
18"Showcase Showdown"July 25, 20170.080.0[7]
19"P.A.L.S. Weekend"August 1, 20170.100.0[7]
20"The Hungover Games"August 1, 20170.070.0[7]
21"Trayning Day"August 8, 20170.060.0[7]
22"Reign of Tears"August 8, 20170.040.0[7]
23"Hockey Tonk"August 15, 20170.090.0[7]
24"Ronnie Brasco"August 15, 20170.080.0[7]
25"Vernon's Single"August 22, 20170.110.1[7]
26"Who's Your Daddy"August 22, 20170.080.0[7]

References

  1. ^ Hudak, Joseph (April 2, 2015). "Billy Ray Cyrus, Kellie Pickler to Star in New CMT Shows". Rolling Stone. Retrieved April 16, 2016.
  2. ^ Petski, Denise (April 7, 2016). "[WATCH] 'Still The King': First Look At Billy Ray Cyrus CMT Comedy". Deadline. Archived from the original on April 8, 2016. Retrieved April 16, 2016.
  3. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (July 27, 2016). "'Still the King' Renewed For Season 2 by CMT". Deadline. Retrieved July 28, 2016.
  4. ^ "'Still The King' Billy Ray Cyrus Comedy Series Canceled By CMT After 2 Seasons". Deadline. November 17, 2017. Retrieved November 17, 2017.
  5. ^ "Still the King". CMT. CMT. Retrieved May 12, 2021.
  6. ^ "Kevin Farley, Lacey Chabert, Leslie David Baker, Madison Iseman and More to Join Cast of Still The King". CMT. November 19, 2015. Archived from the original on November 20, 2015. Retrieved April 16, 2016.
  7. ^ "Still the King TV show on CMT: ratings (cancel or renew?)". Tvseriesfinale.com. August 16, 2016. Retrieved July 7, 2017.