Chuck Lorre’s New Netflix Sitcom Leanne Shatters Expectations And Breaks Surprising Record!

Chuck Lorre is no stranger to sitcom success, but his latest Netflix creation has already pulled off a feat even his most loyal fans didn’t see coming. Leanne, which premiered on the streamer in July 2025, has not only landed in Netflix’s Top 10 most-watched shows but also broken a record that cements it as one of the most beloved titles of his career.

A Fresh Start for Leanne Morgan on Screen

The series stars comedian Leanne Morgan as a woman forced to rebuild her life after discovering her husband’s infidelity and the collapse of her marriage. Surrounded by her eccentric but supportive family—played by Kristen Johnston, Graham Rogers, and Celia Weston—Leanne navigates heartbreak, reinvention, and the possibility of love in middle age. Blending sharp comedy with heartfelt drama, the show has struck a chord with audiences navigating similar crossroads in real life.

Breaking Rotten Tomatoes Records

Since its release, Leanne has earned a Certified Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes and quickly soared to an 88% audience score. That number not only places it in the same league as Lorre’s critically acclaimed The Kominsky Method (also at 88%) but also ahead of long-running fan favorites like Young Sheldon (84%) and The Big Bang Theory (84%). In fact, Leanne now ties The Kominsky Method as Chuck Lorre’s highest-rated audience show ever on Rotten Tomatoes.

Chuck Lorre’s Top Five Highest-Rated Audience Scores on Rotten Tomatoes

Leanne (2025) – 88%

The Kominsky Method (2018–2021) – 88%

Disjointed (2017–2018) – 85%

Young Sheldon (2017– ) – 84%

The Big Bang Theory (2007–2019) – 84%

Critics Still Hold Back

While audiences have embraced Leanne, critics have been slightly less enthusiastic. The sitcom currently holds a 75% critical score on Rotten Tomatoes—respectable, but lower than some of Lorre’s other recent hits. Shows like Bookie (90%) and George & Mandy’s First Marriage (89%) remain stronger performers with critics. Still, compared to past flops like United States of Al (2021), which scored a dismal 31%, Leanne represents a major rebound.

Why Leanne Works

Part of the show’s charm lies in its classic sitcom DNA. Fans and reviewers alike have described Leanne as a nostalgic callback to traditional multi-camera comedies, but with a modern twist. By centering the story on a woman facing midlife reinvention, Lorre fills the void left by the end of Mom and continues his streak of writing grounded, relatable characters.

What’s Next for Chuck Lorre’s New Hit?

With a Certified Fresh rating, record-breaking audience scores, and a strong start on Netflix’s charts, Leanne is well-positioned for future success. Whether or not it earns the title of Lorre’s “best” sitcom, its ability to balance humor, heartache, and second chances proves that after nearly three decades in television, Chuck Lorre still knows how to surprise viewers—and keep them laughing.