2007 Cancelled Shows: ABC Cuts Some Beloved Series
ABC is still doing well in the ratings so they can be picky about what they keep on their network schedule for the 2007-08 schedule. They have a lot of new shows. Here’s what won’t be returning:
Big Day - This quirky sitcom about a couple’s wedding day ran for 12 episodes, leaving one episode unaired. The ratings were low so it won’t be back.
Day Break - The Taye Diggs dramatic series was pulled after six episodes and ABC subsequently released the remaining episodes online. Diggs is committed to the Grey’s Anatomy spin-off Private Practice.
Extreme Makeover - This personal makeover series ran for four season and 55 episodes. Three have gone unaired. The Ty Pennington Home Edition will return for another season.
George Lopez - The six-year-old sitcom, which often performed better than most everything else ABC could put up against American Idol, has been dropped. The series finale ran last week on May 8, 2007.
The Great American Dream Vote - The Donny Osmond-hosted reality show was pulled after two episodes. Three episodes never aired.
Help Me Help You - Ted Danson’s sitcom, about an egotistical therapist and his patients, was cancelled after nine episodes. Four episodes went unaired.
In Case of Emergency - This sitcom starred David Arquette and Jonathan Silverman and just never caught on. One of the 13 episodes was left unaired.
The Knights of Prosperity - Nine of the 13 episodes of this sitcom have aired. The network said that it would return with Ray Romano as the new target of the “knights.” There was speculation that these four episodes would be combined with a small second season order but it didn’t happen.
The Nine - Many of the cast members have been committed to other ABC shows so it’s no shock that this series has been cancelled. ABC pulled this serial drama after just seven episodes and fans are still waiting to see the rest. The first seven are available on 
via iTunes and the rest may be released online at some point.
Show Me the Money - The William Shatner game show seemed to be a success initially but its popularity declined at warp speed. Six additional episodes were ordered and then quickly cancelled. Five episodes have aired to date.
Six Degrees - The first of ABC’s serial dramas to be pulled in the 2006-2007 season, Production was completed on 13 episodes and, after a brief return on Friday nights, the network has been releasing the episodes online. It’s no surprise that it won’t be back
What About Brian - The Barry Watson series was saved last year but the network felt the ratings just didn’t warrant a third year. The last episode aired on March 26th. Watson will star opposite Christina Applegate in new sitcom Sam I Am on Monday nights.
The Jim Belushi sitcom According to Jim has not been renewed for another season but it may not be dead yet. ABC Entertainment President Stephen McPherson said, “We are talking to the studio to see if there’s something financially, a deal that would make sense for us.”
Returning in the fall are: America’s Funniest Home Videos, The Bachelor, Boston Legal, Brothers & Sisters, Dancing with the Stars, Desperate Housewives, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, Grey’s Anatomy, Men in Trees, Ugly Betty, and Wife Swap.
October Road and Notes from the Underbelly will return on Monday and Tuesday nights midseason once Dancing and Bachelor finish their fall runs (or sooner if new shows fail). Lost and Supernanny will return midseason (around January). Primetime is expected to return at some point during the season, as it did this year.
Nine series will air over the summer including Traveler, National Bingo Night, The Next Best Thing: Who is the Greatest Celebrity Impersonator?, and American Inventor. Their futures have yet to be decided. Stay tuned! 
20. Stephanie said,
I cant believe “What About Brian” is being cancelled!!! It was so fresh and new and I loved all the characters. What a HUGE disapointment
19. Jeff Davis said,
What can we do to save According to Jim? There are so many stories to be told. The girls start to date, Andy finds a girlfriend/fiance, family reunion, a vacation filmed on location, more Dan Ackroyd. In this world where everything is either a drama or realty tv we need more shows like “Jim.” Do not let good sitcoms die. Viewing audiences should be bigger now that it is syndication. plus if the network would keep it at the same time, and it was unfare the way it was treated as a midseason replacement. the least you can do is make a quality spinoff so we can see these characters from time to time. Long live Jim!!!
18. Shortie Martinez said,
Why cancel George? He is the funniest dude onTV. I ONLY WATCH HIS SHOW ON ABC> ITS THE ONLY TIME ABC IS EVEN ON IN MY HOUSE! guess they will be losing lots of viewers. Someone tell Ugly Betty to put on a blonde wig or she will be next
17. octobergracie said,
I’m disappointed that there won’t be anymore “what about brian” too…I really loved that show and didn’t miss a single episode. What a bummer.
16. G-Lopez fan said,
I cannot believe G-Lopez show has been cancelled!! Is my favorite show. Huge mistake ABC. PLEASE BRING IT BACK!!!
15. SPerez said,
Its ridiculous that they are cutting George Lopez, I think we all need to post a message of disgust on the ABC website. Its terrible that the ONLY latino based show is being cut! The show must continue!
14. olga tesanovik said,
What about brain
I can relate to it. In 2007 for the first time I saw the show I fell in love. Iam a new viewer & the week goes so slow by the time it gets to Sunday 9.30pm. I wish it was on twice a week. I absolutly Love Dave the Perfect man. It’s the best show in the world. Thankyou for coming to Prime TV. I woulden’t have known of it otherwise. To miss out would be devestating I’m backrupt female and 30 years of age at the moment,so give me a year, I hope you bring out the DVD’s of many more series to watch in own lessure. Keep up the good work, Love It I hope the show does not get taken off prime time.
love Olga
13. KRYSTAL said,
I can’t believe George is not coming back the finale wasn’t really good either and please don’t cancel Jim I love that show, gosh they need a comedy show all the shows are Drama or reality what happen to comedy isnt that in still. i miss it.
12. G-LO Texas fan said,
I cannot believe The George Lopez show is being cancelled! All his shows were absolutely funny, even had real life lessons. It was the water cooler talk the next day at work! It is one of the few great sitcoms left since reality TV is taking over….bad choice to cancel the George Lopez show. If ABC is willing to let go, I really hope another network picks it up.
11. Jack Rossen said,
Why cancel a great show? According to Jim is one of the funniest television series on air. I don’t get why ABC and other networks keep showing dramas, and reality shows, like there aren’t enough reality t.v. shows on the air anyway. Pleaes God take them away! I look forward to Wednesday nights when I watch According to Jim with my family. The show makes me laugh nonstop. Why not keep these funny shows on air? They shine a little light on a world that is all ready filled with enough drama.
10. steven said,
OMFG I CANT BELEIVE WHAT ABOUT BRIAN WAS CANCELLED ITS ROCKSSS> ITS THE BEST> MAN> BRING BACK WHAT ABOUT BRIAN
9. Samson said,
Why can’t another network,like CBS,Fox,NBC just put George Lopez on it’s network.
The show done alright in the ratings especially up agains’t the nonsense big hit wannabee American Idol manufactured pop rubbish.
ABC doesn’t control it do they if they cancel the show,i’m sure who ever picked it up it would beat that other network usual poor new Sit Com show.
8. pgal said,
I think it it just awful that George Lopez has been cancelled. I thought it was the funniest show on TV. I am very dissappointed in ABC.
They should have given the cast a chance for a season finale. Huge mistake ABC!!
7. Brett said,
You you should not have cancelled George Lopez it was the best show on ABC you will see your ratings drop like a rock.
6. Mike said,
Bring G-Lo BACK!!! the lopez show kicked ***!
5. Mary Rios said,
ABC can not cancel George Lopez. Our family and friends watch this show every week and as hispanics we feel this show is one that we could relate to. ABC please reconsider!
4. Alfonso Rodriguez said,
I can’t believe George Lopez is being canceled. It was one of my favorite shows. I preferred to almost all the other shows. If the shows ratings dropped it’s only because all the changes to the time slot. ABC should do at the very least do one more show so that the cast can say goodbye to each other and to the audience. I personally think another season would be great.
3. CaMomma said,
Go October Road!
2. bev said,
Oh no! I can not believe that George Lopez is not coming back! It was one of my family’s favorite shows. My husband will be devastated to see it’s been cancelled. Please reconsider and have another season!
1. glopezfan said,
I can’t belive that George Lopez is being cancelled… it is THE only sitcom that my family watches together where we are actually laughing… I know the decision is most likely final, but if there is to be any reconsideration… PLEASE BRING IT BACK!!!!