The writers of The Drew Barrymore Show who are members of the Writers Guild of America (WGA) notably refused to return to work after the recent WGA strike ended. Specifically, three co-head writers—Chelsea White, Cristina Kinon, and Liz Koe—declined offers to come back for the show's Season 4, which premiered on October 16, 2023
. This situation arose after Drew Barrymore initially announced the show would return during the strike, which led to significant backlash. The show resumed filming in September 2023 without its striking writers, prompting protests and public criticism. Barrymore issued a tearful apology and subsequently paused the show's premiere until the strike ended
. Despite the strike's conclusion on September 27, the three WGA writers chose not to return, marking a strong stance and signaling a shift in industry labor relations. The show has since been seeking new writers to comply with guild rules and continue production
