FOX announced today that it has renewed The Last Man On Earth for a second season! The Will Forte, Phil Lord, and Christopher Miller vehicle has a unique premise. When a mysterious virus wipes out virtually all the people on Earth, what does the last man do?

Now we do know from watching and reviewing this show faithfully, that Phil Miller (Will Forte) is not in fact the last man on Earth. He has been joined by Carol (Kristen Schaal) who quickly became his wife, “Sweet Melissa” (January Jones), who is his fantasy girl, and Todd (Mel Rodriguez), who is as perfect a guy on the inside as he is not on the outside.

You can read the press release below.

FOX RENEWS “THE LAST MAN ON EARTH” FOR A SECOND SEASON

All-New Episode Airs This Sunday, April 12, on FOX

FOX has picked up comedy series THE LAST MAN ON EARTH for a second season, it was announced today by David Madden, President, Entertainment, Fox Broadcasting Company.

“We knew we had something special with THE LAST MAN ON EARTH. It’s one of those rare shows that continues to add depth and dimension to its unique premise, week after week,” said Madden. “We are so thrilled that this incredibly bold, original and inventive series has been embraced by both fans and critics, and we cannot wait to see where the creative genius and inspired vision of Will, Phil and Chris take us in Season Two.”

In the next all-new, special one-hour episode of THE LAST MAN ON EARTH, “The Do-Over/Pranks for Nothin’,” airing Sunday, April 12 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX, Phil Miller (Will Forte) finally has some good fortune headed his way.

THE LAST MAN ON EARTH is this season’s No. 1 new comedy among Adults 18-34 and Men 18-49. It also ranks No. 1 in its Sunday (9:30-10:00 PM ET/PT) time period among Adults 18-49, Adults 18-34 and Teens.

From writer/producer Will Forte (“Nebraska,” “Saturday Night Live”) and directors/producers Chris Miller and Phil Lord (“The Lego Movie,” “21 Jump Street”), THE LAST MAN ON EARTH chronicles the life and adventures of Phil Miller (Forte), an average guy – and humanity’s last hope – who discovers what life is like when no one is telling you what you can and cannot do. The series also stars Kristen Schaal, January Jones and Mel Rodriguez.

THE LAST MAN ON EARTH is produced by 20th Century Fox Television. The series is created and written by Will Forte. The pilot is directed by Phil Lord and Chris Miller. The series is executive-produced by Forte, Lord, Miller and Seth Cohen. “Like” THE LAST MAN ON EARTH on Facebook at facebook.com/TheLastManOnEarthFOX. Follow the series on Twitter @LastManFOX and join the discussion using #LastManOnEarth. See photos and videos on Instagram @lastmanfox.

I am very glad that this show will return next year.

The Last Man On Earth airs Sunday nights at 9pm ET on FOX.