Initially scheduled against two established programs, the Top 30 show The Wonder Years on ABC and the Top 20 hit Unsolved Mysteries on NBC, Lenny was a ratings failure and put on hiatus in October, as part of CBS' programming realignment that also involves the switch of The Flash, the delay of Sons and Daughters, and the cancellation of another sci-fi show E.A.R.T.H.
Lenny's initial scheduling against established programs like The Wonder Years and Unsolved Mysteries led to its cancellation due to poor ratings. This decision was part of CBS's broader programming adjustments that included moving other shows, such as The Flash and Sons and Daughters.