Two new writers joined the writing staff, Larry Charles and Peter Mehlman, who would continue to write for the show in later seasons. Even though season two started out with poor ratings, bringing the season to a two-month hiatus, the rest of the season was positively received by critics and was nominated for three Primetime Emmy Awards.
Larry Charles and Peter Mehlman, two new writers, were added to the staff to continue writing for the show in later seasons. Despite poor ratings at the start of season two, which caused a hiatus lasting two months, the rest of the season was well-received by critics and earned nominations for three Primetime Emmy Awards.