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Has your favorite TV show been cancelled? Here’s a list of television series that won’t be back for the 2011–2012 TV season. If your favorite is on the list, you have our condolences.
This list encompasses shows that have been cancelled so far, covering those that get the ax between June 1, 2010 and May 31, 2011. In some cases, the last episode of a show aired months earlier but the network didn’t get around to canceling the series until later. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, try the 2008–2009 page, the 2009–2010 listings, or maybe you’ve gotten lucky!
Now, let’s bow our heads and remember these fallen series…
18 to Life (The CW)
A comedic series, about a pair of teens who get married on a dare, didn’t register with US viewers. It’s already been renewed in Canada for a second season. Though the series was confirmed as cancelled in the US, producers have been told that the remaining season one episodes will be run in December and the network might be interested in season two.
100 Questions (NBC)
This sitcom went through a lot of changes before it got to the small screen and was postponed until after the regular season. The ratings were terrible so it was cancelled after six episodes. The last one aired on July 1, 2010. We never saw Charlotte Payne find her match.
As the World Turns (CBS)
This venerable soap opera was incredibly popular in its day but has been struggling for years now. After 54 years on the air, viewers have had to say goodbye to the residents of Oakdale. The last episode aired on September 17, 2010.
At the Movies (syndicated)
Movie critics Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert began this TV show in 1986 under the title Siskel & Ebert & the Movies. The title changed several times over the years. Siskel died in 1999 and Ebert had to step away during his battle with throat cancer in 2006. Other hosts replaced them but couldn’t recapture the magic of the original sparring critics. It was cancelled and the last episode aired on August 14, 2010. Ebert later announced that he and his wife had plans for their own version of the series.
Batman: The Brave and the Bold (Cartoon Network)
This animated series teams the caped crusader with lesser-known heroes and often pays homage to the Adam West TV show from the 1960s. It lasted for two seasons before being cancelled.
Breakthrough with Tony Robbins (NBC)
A feel-good show in which motivational speaker Tony Robbins works with troubled families on a personal level didn’t connect with viewers. NBC cancelled the summer series after two episodes. The remaining four installments were released online.
The Bridge (CBS)
This is a Canadian TV show that follows a cop who’s elected to head the police union. While it’s popular enough in Canada to be renewed for a second season, CBS buried it on Saturday nights and, not surprisingly, it didn’t find an audience in the US. CBS cancelled it after three episodes but CTV will air season two.
Entourage (HBO)
A comedy-drama that follows the acting career of Vincent Chase and his boyhood friends from Queens, NY. The pay-for-view cable channel has announced that season eight will be the TV show’s last. The final batch of episodes are expected to air in Summer 2011.
Friday Night Lights (DirecTV’s Channel 101, NBC)
Centered around high school football in Dillon, Texas, it’s been announced that the critically-acclaimed (but ratings-challenged) television series is ending after five seasons on the air.
Gravity (Starz)
A comedic and dramatic look at an out-patient program for suicide survivors, this television program never found a large audience. It was cancelled after 10 episodes with the last one airing on June 25, 2010.
Hannah Montana (Disney Channel)
Miley Cyrus has decided to call it quits and move on after four seasons. The final episodes are expected to air by Spring 2011.
Huge (ABC Family)
Nikki Blonsky stars in this drama about a summer weight-loss camp called Camp Victory. The series didn’t get enough viewers for the cable channel so it was dropped after just 10 episodes. The “series finale” ran on August 30, 2010.
Larry King Live (CNN)
In June 2010, venerable interviewer Larry King announced that he would be leaving the grind of hosting his own nightly show after more than 25 years. His program will be replaced by one hosted by British television personality and journalist Piers Morgan.
Law & Order: Criminal Intent (USA)
Vincent D’Onofrio and Kathryn Erbe return for this venerable crime drama’s final season of eight episodes. They will air in 2011.
Lone Star (FOX)
The critics and some viewers loved it but Lone Star never found an audience. Revolving around a con man who has a conscience, FOX pulled it after two nights of disastrously bad ratings. There are four episodes left unaired.
My Boys (TBS)
Revolving around a female sports writer in Chicago, this sitcom ran for 49 episodes and four seasons. TBS cancelled it so we’ll likely never find out how the story of PJ and her friends comes to a close.
My Generation (ABC)
A new drama that follows a group of high school students some 10 years after they graduated. The series stumbled out of the gate and ABC pulled it after two episodes had aired. There are six left on the shelf.
No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency (HBO)
Produced in conjunction with the BBC, this series follows a small detective agency in Botswana, run by Mma Ramotswe. The show is finished as a TV series after seven installments but may return as a pair of movies.
Outlaw (NBC)
Jimmy Smits has had some good luck and some bad luck on TV. Unfortunately, this drama about a former Supreme Court Justice was ignored by most viewers. NBC cancelled it after four episodes had aired. The remaining four installments were shifted to Saturday nights.
The Oprah Winfrey Show (syndicated)
The queen of daytime talk is stepping down and will launch new programming on the new OWN cable channel in Fall 2011. The final episode of Winfrey’s syndicated show will air on September 9, 2011
Party Down (Starz)
Following a group of aspiring writers, actors and misfits as they work as a catering team, this series ran for two seasons and 20 episodes. The last episode, which was hardly watched, ran on June 25, 2010.
Persons Unknown (NBC)
A group of strangers find themselves trapped in small town and are under constant scrutiny of security cameras. The show tanked in the ratings on Monday nights and was shuffled off to Saturdays, the TV graveyard. NBC promoted it as a self-contained series but plenty of things were left unresolved by the end. The finale aired on August 28, 2010.
Secret Diary of a Call Girl (Showtime)
Star and executive producer Billie Piper signed a deal for the fourth and final season of this UK series. They’ll begin airing on ITV2 in late January 2011. There’s no word yet on when they’ll run in the US.
Smallville (The CW)
After 10 seasons, it looks like Clark Kent will finally become Superman. Will we get to see the man of steel slip on the familiar blue and red tights before the end? We’ll have to wait and see.
What do you think? Are there any shows on this list that you’ll particularly miss?
Image courtesy NBC.
NBC always does the same thing messes up on the scheduling and starts changing the programs and the people can keep up with the changes so they think one is interested. The just don’t want the shows to do well. Really makes me mad!! That great shows are lost!
So many shows go away. I understand Smallville, as I have watched it from Day 1, but Tom Welling is branching out (he’s now involved as Exec. Producer of the new “Hellcats”). Heroes had great possibilities, but apparently no fan base, as did Trauma (which was decided to be the best “technically correct” medical show). And all of these “Reality shows”? I can’t stand watching them (Wife Swap, DWTS, makeovers, gross challenges, etc….is it just me?). Only a few get nods…Dirty Jobs, Undercover Boss, Mythbusters and a kid’s show, where the kids are the ones who design and create the… Read more »
I am surprised that COLD CASE (CBS) was not mentioned. This was a much beloved show with an endless amount of supporters who have petitioned to save the show. It was one of the best shows on television. It will be sorely missed.
@Marcie: It was cancelled in May which is considered last season.
[m kims dad and i just want to say outlaw is the best show ive seen i guess nbc doest want a show that tells the truth about the justice system its a mess. just like this country is. i worked in the court system. this show shows the truth on what goes on in the court system
I like Outlaw , Lone Star, Persons Unknown and Huge. I hate that the networks never give the shows a true opportunity to succeed. They change time slots and dates. The networks don’t take into concideration that if one is not watching the episodes that maybe they are being recorded. I have my DVR running all week because there are so many good shows yet it takes time to see if people would like the show. It takes me about 7 to 8 episodes to determine if I like the program or not. the networks are constantly taking my favorite… Read more »
Smallville will be dearly missed.I started watching this show about 3 years ago and I’m addicted. In 3 yrs I’ve watched all episodes.
I wish all the cast the best…..
I’m very sorry to see Outlaw go away. We were just starting to get into the characters on the show. Once again the network screws up and pulls a good show and leaves innane shows on the air. That’s why I watch more cable channels now!
This show is really great…I feel it has not been given a chance…NBC wake up!…come on, please change the time slot…look what happened when you guys canceled ‘Medium’…another network took it and the rating increased…I’m sure there’s something you can juggle to give this show more ‘air’ time…what’s up with that ‘Chase’ show????…I couldn’t bring myself to watch not one episode…and it has not been canceled yet…go figure.
I would agree that otlaw deserved a better shot tha four episodes. It was a great show. the problem with television today is they would rather feed us an endless supply of reused stories over and over again, instead of quality. more newtowkrs should follow USA and FX which produce quality 13 episode short season in shows like sons of anarchy and burn notice. Look at your 20 to 26 episode per year series, only 9-12 episode each season recieve a three star or better rating. I hate to see good quality shows get tossed aside. Anyone remember Jericho.
Outlaw was bad on so many levels. First, the premise- an hispanic member of the Supreme Court of the United States resigns to go back to the practice of Law. Second, he has a gambling problem (that’s just insulting!) Third, it was not that complelling. I mean the cases presented no new issues that would arrant one to leave the Supreme Court! Minorities, latino, african americans were problably turmed off because they knew that after all the work it would have traken to have one of their own sitting on the highest court in the land, he or she would… Read more »
Wow, I can’t believe they are canceling the show Outlaw. I watch this show and I love the characters. I am really sorry to see it go by the wayside and they keep other junk on instead. I will miss watching this show. Jimmy Smits is great.
I can’t believe The Outlaw was cancelled! My husband and I thought it was fantastic, and Jimmy Smits plays a great part. This is very sad!
Sorry to see Outlaw go. I’m sure this show had endless roads to travel. It’s such a pity networks cancel new shows without allowing them enough time to reach a vast audience. I’ve always loved Jimmy Smitts & wish him all the best in any future ventures.
Lone Star was bad.
Outlaw was cringe worthy.
My Generation was too contrived.
I knew they’d be canceled. I’m sad the Rotten Tomatoes Show on Current was canceled.
RE: Persons Unknown – Once again a network has proven we can’t trust them to even keep promises they trumpeted prior to the series start. As of now I am hooked on THE EVENT, but will not start any other new show with an ongoing story line offered by one of the major networks. Additionally, I’d advise sponsors to be careful which shows they choose to place their ads with. This has happened too frequently for me to get caught again.
OUTLAW is an Outstanding show, one of the few!! Whatever the scheduling for this show, I would gladly re-arrange my other favorite shows in order to watch this one. Love the current events, and also enjoyed the underlying gambling problem, which gave it an edge. Obviously NBC made a huge faux paux in their scheduling of this show.
I tried watching the first episode of “Outlaw” but when I heard the one character (not even sure who he was) say to his young son, “Stop smelling your sister’s butt” I knew that it was not the show for me! Who writes something like that? What did that have to do with the plot? It was completely unnecessary and pointless. I thought it would be an intelligent drama. I changed the channel right then and never missed a thing.