Word has come down that, after a less-than-impressive sophomore year in the ratings, ABC has decided to cancel October Road.
The news has been suspected for some time and was cinched by the network’s interest in the U.S. version of Life on Mars. Boston Legal’s creator, David E. Kelley, owns the rights to do a Mars series in the states. He had been committed to write and executive produce the series for ABC but recently decided to bow out. As a result, ABC execs have been hot to sign Road creators Josh Appelbaum, Andre Nemec, and Scott Rosenberg to the new series. They’ve now closed the deal and sealed Road’s fate.
ABC had attempted to find another home for Road but were unsuccessful in finding a buyer.
All 19 produced episodes of October Road have aired. The series finale aired on March 10th but unfortunately didn’t offer viewers any closure. Will we ever know the identity of Sam’s father? Stay tuned! 
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disappointing, fathful watcher . LIke everyone else I want to know who Sam’s dad is and which couples will make it. I would suggest if the writers can’t find another home on TV than they should record it for DVD. Let the viewers have the option to rent or purchase it.
This was the only series my husband and I both loved. I want to know what happens please bring it back! Some shows take a while to get into some not so much, maybe viewers just needed more info about? I am so dieing to find out who is Sams father????
I have been waiting for October Road to start again…please bring it back. This is the best show!!!!
I love this show please bring it back!!!
I love it too and have just watch the last episode !!
I hate it so that there’s not gonna be a new season >:(
please if there’s anyone that can do something about this
do your best =D
greets from Holland
nicks sams father
we miss the show!
First and foremost ya all are making the wrong decision. Instead of the ridiculos reality shows and Jon and Kate plus 8 you get rid of a decent show. Seriously its not very often you get men and women, (husband and wife) to watch shows together. You hit the jackpot with October Road and then pull it away from us. THANKS!!!! Instead your going to show those stupid shows that have no meaning. I wonder about producers!
If they would get on with the show and start showing some results to who the father is. Maybe they would see some ratings:) Well, hopefully some minds are changed.
I liked the show. Acting was solid. I’ve seen a lot worse series last a lot longer. Glad to see the closing chapter on the DVD.
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