ABC makes 'Motherhood' cuts

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ABC has cut back the order for In The Motherhood, reports Variety.

The network will only air six episodes of the sitcom this season, despite originally ordering 13.

The scripted web series, starring Chelsea Handler and Jenny McCarthy, is based on real-life experiences of motherhood.

ABC's cutback follows poor reviews and a mediocre opening audience of 6.7m for the show's debut.