NBC has decided to show some patience with low-rated new comedy “Kath & Kim,” giving the series a full-season order.

The network late Friday ordered nine additional episodes of the Universal Media Studios/Reveille-produced half-hour, which stars Molly Shannon and Selma Blair. NBC had previously ordered a full season of freshman drama “Knight Rider.”

“Kath & Kim” has averaged a weak 2.6 rating/7 share among adults 18-49 and just 6 million viewers. However, NBC is taking heart from the fact that the show is retaining all of its “My Name Is Earl” lead-in, while inching up a tad among adults 18 to 34.

“‘Kath & Kim’ is a show we love and believe in,” said Teri Weinberg, executive vice president, NBC Entertainment. “We have incredible confidence in the creative auspices of this show and we believe it’s a perfect fit with our Thursday night comedies.”

Michelle Nader (“King of Queens”) is executive producer and writer of the series. Gina Riley and Jane Turner, original creators and stars of the Australian series on which NBC’s version is based, serve as executive producers of the new series along with Rick McKenna, Michelle Nader and Howard T. Owens.

Separately, industry insiders confirm that Media Rights Capital has permanently pulled the plug on its two Sunday dramas “Easy Money” and “Valentine,” which aired on The CW. Eight episodes were produced; there’s no word yet on what will replace them.