Fans of the ABC series Big Shots will be happy to know that the dramedy is returning this Thursday night. But for how long?
The series has been struggling in the ratings almost since the beginning of its run, losing almost half of Grey’s Anatomy’s audience. As a result, Big Shots was pulled from the schedule for the all-important November sweeps period (when advertising rates are set). The drama-comedy is returning this week but will be gone again next week when it’s preempted by a Barbara Walters special. Big Shots is scheduled to return again December 13th with the series’ ninth episode. After that, who knows?
So, is the show cancelled or not? When filming was shut down in early November, the crew was reportedly told that production would not resume when the strike ended. But, series star Christopher Titus told Hollyscoop from the picket line, “Big Shots has not been cancelled. I talked to the president of the network…The rumors of our demise are greatly exaggerated.”
Though the series has not been officially cancelled, it seems like the network is treating it like a lame duck. Unlike Dirty Sexy Money, ABC still hasn’t ordered any additional hours of Big Shots beyond the initial 13 episode order. And, based on the way ABC’s playing with the show’s schedule, the network doesn’t seem to be planning much of a long-term future for it.
Realistically, if the strike continues, all of the networks will be desperate to air any original scripted content – and that includes episodes of Big Shots. Publicly canceling the series would serve no useful purpose right now and would likely only discourage viewers from watching unaired episodes.
So, right now, the show’s fate is still up in the air but it doesn’t look good. If ABC truly wants to give Big Shots another chance, the series should be given a new timeslot – ideally paired with another show that attracts a predominantly male audience. Stay tuned! 
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IM A 34 YR OLD MARRIED FEMALE AND I LOVE BIG SHOTS.IT’S A GREAT SHOW, I WAS REALLY EXCITED TO SEE WHERE NIA AND MICHAEL’S RELATIONSHIP WAS HEADING.
Pleeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaasssssseeeeeeeee DO NOT CANCEL BIG SHOTS!!!! I really like the show however I do not think it was smart on ABC’s part to pair it with Grey’s Anatomy and Ugly Betty! If you moved it to another night and showcased it no later than 9p, I am sure other people will fall in love with the show as I have! I will be very disappointed if this show does not continue and hope that ABC will re-consider!
PLEASE DO NOT CANCEL BIG SHOTS. I love this show and am looking forward to how the storylines that are currently in progress are going to end. I hate that I have fell in love with a show that might leave me hanging with no outcome of my favorite characters. What can we do to SAVE THIS SHOW?????
Please this is a awsome show, I’m a female and I love it, Please do not cancel this show and just give it a chance!
I read some of the negative reviews of this show that critics have said and I couldnt believe it. Big Shots is fresh, smart, and funny. I look forward to watching new episodes. As a female, it’s appealing to women because the men are attractive and at times modestly vunerable. Men can also find it appealing because it still plays on the whole “big boys with big toys”idea. It’s also refreshing to get a look into the male friendship dynamic. Its not often viewers get to see close male friendship being the main theme in a series. ABC, you would be FOOLS if you didn’t keep this show. It’s the only reason why my friends (both male and female)even watch your station. The cast has great chemistry. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE don’t take this show away from your viewers. If anything, do a better job scheduling to appeal to a wider demographic. Listen to your viewers, not to the critics. They don’t speak for us viewers. We are the ones that count!
Don’t cancel Big Shots, i love that show! It’s like Desperate Housewives for men. It’s one of the best!
Hi, My husband and I and my son and daughter-in-law LOVE “Big Shots.” This is two different generations turly enjoying the same show. Please keep it on the air. Give it a chance in a time slot that works. PS. We all watch “Grey’s Anatomy” also, ao the time slow is ok, but I understand the reasoning for a more male oriented time slot also.
I am a woman and I also love this show!
I love Big Shots and so does my husband. Why would they cancel this show when there are more out there that need to be cancelled. This is one of the best shows ever. If Thurday night isnt good then put it on Tues, or Wed. Keep trying till a night works.
You can call ABC to leave a voice mail for shows, ehich they say they will forward to the executive producer. The phone number is 1-818-460-7477
This is an automated system. Press 2 then 3 for Primetime menu. The number for Big Shots is 244.
I am a girl too and i LOVE big shots. i also love Grey’s anatomy, and i used to watch both shows back to back. sometimes, people just see the name of a show and assume if it will be good or not, but they never really give it a chance. i can guarantee that if everyone watched this show at least once, they will LOVE it just like the rest of us, right?! PLEEEASEE DON’T LET ABC CANCEL BIG SHOTS!!!
i’m a women and me and my boy firend love this show, i pray to god they dont cancel it. it way better then any other show out there… please keep trying. This show really make me and me boyfriend want to be a CEO to when you get older… why dont they cancel men and trees or what ever its call,, thats a damn show
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