In an announcement that has left fans both excited and bittersweet, ABC has confirmed the renewal of the hit comedy series, "The Conners," for a seventh and final season. The network has decided to give the show one last run before bidding farewell to the beloved Conner family.

This final season of "The Conners" is set to be the shortest in the series' history, with an expected episode count in the single digits. The previous record for the shortest season was held by the first season, which had aired for 11 episodes. However, despite the shorter season length, "The Conners" has managed to attract a dedicated following throughout its run.

"The Conners" originally premiered in the fall of 2018 as a spin-off from the highly-rated revival of "Roseanne." The show faced a major setback when star Roseanne Barr made racist remarks, leading to the cancellation of the "Roseanne" revival by ABC. However, after negotiations, the producers, including Tom Werner and Sara Gilbert, managed to secure Barr's exit and convinced ABC to give "The Conners" a series order.

Throughout its run, "The Conners" has proven to be a consistent ratings winner for ABC. It has consistently been the network's most-watched comedy in Nielsen's linear ratings. This season, the show has been averaging around 4.3 million viewers, with a week of delayed viewing taken into account. However, detailed streaming data has not been provided by ABC, as is the norm for media companies.

Adding to its unique status, "The Conners" stands out as one of the few independently produced shows on a broadcast network. The series is a product of Werner Entertainment, Tom Werner's production company, which is not affiliated with a traditional studio.

"The Conners" boasts an impressive ensemble cast, with familiar faces from the "Roseanne" revival and original series reprising their roles. John Goodman, Laurie Metcalf, Sara Gilbert, Lecy Goranson, Emma Kenney, Ames McNamara, and Jayden Ray have all continued their involvement with the show, supported by later additions Jay R. Ferguson and Katey Sagal.

With the upcoming seventh season, "The Conners" will have a total of 106 episodes to its credit when it wraps up with its season finale on May 22. Fans can look forward to bidding a fond farewell to the Conner family as they navigate the ups and downs of life, bringing their unique blend of humor and heart to audiences one last time on ABC.