Showtime orders more 'Weeds,' 'Big C'

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 21 (UPI) -- Showtime says it has ordered additional seasons of its U.S. comedy series "The Big C" and "Weeds."

The new seasons are slated to begin on the cable network next year.

"The unprecedented viewership for both 'The Big C' and 'Weeds' proves that audiences love these shows as much as we do," Showtime President of Entertainment David Nevins said in a statement Monday.

"There are definitely more comedic adventures in store for these fascinating, complex women. For six seasons, we've happily traveled along with Nancy Botwin and we're equally as excited to follow Laura Linney and 'The Big C' team as they chart Cathy's unique journey through such a provocative and personal subject as cancer. We're thrilled that these two signature shows will be returning to the network in 2011."