The third season consisted of 22 episodes (four of which were produced during the second season) and initially ran from September to October 2008. During this brief run of seven episodes, "’Til Death" aired Wednesdays at 9/8c alongside a new comedy "Do Not Disturb". The ratings for both shows were low, and as a result, the network pulled the sitcom from its November schedule. Despite not airing all of season three and low ratings, "’Til Death" was renewed for a fourth season in January 2009. Fox confirmed at its upfront presentation in May that the new season would air on Friday nights in the fall. The surprise renewal was attributed to a significant licensing discount offered to Fox by the production company of "’Til Death" (Sony Pictures Television), because it needed one more season to make the program viable for syndication.