Monty Brinton/CBSDespite lukewarm reviews and backlash for its content, 2 Broke Girls was a hit with audiences and was the No. 1 new comedy of the season last year. And in this exclusive behind-the-scenes clip from 2 Broke Girls: The Complete First Season (in stores now), creator Michael Patrick King and stars Kat Dennings and Beth Behrs talk about how that happened.
In the featurette, titled "What Makes the Show Relatable," Dennings and Behrs think friends struggling to make rent together is the main reason viewers keep coming back every week.
"It's all about somehow they're going to get through it but life actually happens and you have to prioritize the people you love over your business," Dennings says. "What's the most important thing? What are they going to use their cupcake money for?"
To hear more from the people behind 2 Broke Girls, check out our exclusive clip below.
2 Broke Girls returns with new episodes on Sept. 24 on CBS.