As discussed here on Tuesday, the long-running CW sitcom, Girlfriends, is saying goodbye after eight seasons. As tough as that is for fans of the show to hear, it’s made even worse by the notion that the show won’t be going back into production to film any more episodes to give some sort of closure for the characters.
It turns out, as one might expect, that the reason is pure economics. The CW network has said that they’re only resuming production on TV series which the network is considering renewing next season. Since the ratings have been down for Girlfriends, they’re canceling the sitcom and that apparently makes it a lame duck.
Orlando Sentinel’s Hal Boedeker reports that a spokesperson for the CW said, “This was a very difficult decision for us, and was based solely on the considerable cost to license each episode in an extremely unusual business environment.”
But wait, after bringing the CW and UPN networks millions and millions of dollars in ad revenue over the past eight years, don’t the show and it’s fans deserve a proper send-off?
Girlfriends creator Mara Brock Akil is philosophical about the cancellation and said, “Although it’s always difficult to say goodbye, I choose to focus my energy on the history that Girlfriends has made, the human stories that we told, the beautifully complex images that we projected and the blessings 172 episodes bestowed on us, both personally and professionally.”
She went on to say, “I am immensely thankful to the amazingly talented cast, writers, directors, staff and crew for their endless dedication and hard work for eight seasons, to the network that always wanted us and the studio that always supported us, but mostly to the audience, especially African-American women, who took the time to tune into us every Monday night at nine to have a dialogue with us and who have been our partner in this journey.”
As far as the series finale, it looks like it will indeed be some sort of compilation of clips. Akil said, “I am currently in talks with the studio and network on putting together a retrospective show which will honor and celebrate this landmark series, so please stay tuned.” 
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I really like girlfriends. I think yall owe them at least a season finale. I have bought 1st and 2nd season. And can’t wait to get the money for the third season. It hurt my feelings whn i couldn’t afford it last pay check, but i will be purchasing it this pay check coming up.
IM VERY UPSET DAT IT WAS CANCELED THAT WAS MY FAVORITE SHOW AND I REALLY AM GOING TO MISS IT I HAVE IT ON DVD AND JUST WATCHING THE SHOW IS A HONOR THE SHOW WAS GROUND BREAKING ENTERTAINING AND COMICAL IM PROUD THAT THE SHOW LASTED AS LONG AS IT DID AND I HOPE IT COMES BACK
I think that jill marie jones is a ***** why would she want a raise and she’s been doing had the show for like 6 years I mean dam did she think she was the only one who was going to get the raise that just shows that she was is no different from her character toni I never heard of an actress who was just as selfish and inconsiderate as their character and jill marie jones was not the star of the show I think golden brookes was and I love persia white and tracie ellis ross they are both beautiful you too golden keep up the good work yah except jill marie jones
I think it is a tragedy that we will not be able to see how it all ends. I became wrapped up in the lives of all the characters. They had depth and substance, something that is missing from most series on television. I have noticed how the now CW has replaced all of the intellegent “ethnic” shows with mindless sex and violence cast with white people. I find myself serching for something intellegent yet funny to watch these days. CW should take some of the money spent on One Tree Hill and Gossip Girl and allow a real show to have a proper ending.
I hated that they took Girlfriend off the air Mya was my favortie One.She was so down the earth man I mean when I saw Mya N Dornell had got back together I was so happy.Yall make A good couple in real life man they need to put yall back on.N Mya use to had me fallin out laughin when she say(All Hell Naw) Girl you so crazy they should had Mya.N.Dornell Play on the movie.Its hard To find a good man Dornell should had been the man for her.Keep it good
I miss the show I wish Joans .N. William would had stay together on the show they both was some crazy people.
I’m very upset about this show being cancelled! I’m deeply hurt and disaapointed!! This was my favorite show!! I believe they owe us at least one more season! Two would be nice!
I really miss watching…
MAN DEY TAKIN ALL DA BLACK SHOWS OFF!!!! MY FAVORITE ONE WAS TONI CHILDS I EVEN NAMED MY DAUGHTER AFTER HER!!! LYN WAS COOL TO…
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