Deadline reports that ABC has ordered some extra episodes of several — but not all — of their current TV shows.
Grey’s Anatomy, The Middle, The Goldbergs, Modern Family, and Black-ish will all now have 24 episodes this time around. Castle and Once Upon a Time will have 23 installments each.
Resurrection, which is way down season-to-season, will have just one additional episode, bringing its season total to 14 episodes. It will be replaced mid-season by American Crime (which will have 11 installments).
Scandal, because of its dense storylines, will stay at 22 episodes this season. How to Get Away with Murder will stay at 15 installments because of star Viola Davis’ contract.
Nashville and Revenge, which continue to struggle in the ratings, haven’t been asked for any additional episodes. Newbie shows Forever, Selfie and Manhattan Love Story are tanking so it seems likely that they won’t be asked for more than 13 installments apiece and will be cancelled after that.
UPDATE: ABC later decided not to order an additional episode of Resurrection after all, leaving the ratings-challenged show at 13 episodes.
What do you think? Are you glad to hear that these shows will have more episodes this season? Which are your favorites?
Love love love Nashville
Keep Nashville!!!
I am disappointed to see that forever is not going to continue. I really have enjoyed how it’s been developing.
Keep Resurrection. I think most of the viewers watch as I do. I have to watch during the week because I am busy with family on Sunday evenings and also early to bed. I watch it on the Charter On Demand, which is free to Charter Customers. Does those viewings get included into the viewing numbers?
KEEP Resurrection!! Move the time slot!
KEEP RESURRECTION!
They’d better not kill forever! It’s my favorite new show.
I like resurrection and revenge.. I hope they keep them
KEEP FOREVER!!!!
The show “Forever” is awesome! It has an interesting story line and is enjoyable to watch. I really hope the network keeps it and perhaps should move it to another night such as Wednesday or Sunday. I will keep watching it if it is still there for me. Love it.
Keep Forever-our favorite new show. Give it a different slot and more time!
Forever – my fav show.
ABC needs to keep Forever. It is such a great show!
I also like Forever. The characters have a chemistry that works. I think it’s another time slot where the competition is tough,—Person of Interest and Chicago PD. Think that you guys forget about DVR’s and don’t take into account that factor. Same thing happens on Monday’s with The Blacklist, Castle and NCIS:LA splitting the viewers. Me, I record all 3 and for example watch one during NCIS:NO. It does take time for people to catch up on all the new shows plus so people are watching the World Series. Just my opinion, but it boggles me how over and over… Read more »
Really hope forever gets more of a chance to shine. It’s easily one my favorite new shows this year, such great acting.