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.
Two new writers, Larry Charles and Peter Mehlman, joined the writing staff to continue contributing to the show in subsequent seasons. Although season two began with low ratings, leading to a two-month break, the remainder of the season received positive reviews from critics and was nominated for three Primetime Emmy Awards.