The ABC network has been announcing its new Fall 2006 schedule this week. As part of that, they’ve been telling us what won’t be returning, much to the dismay of some TV viewers. It turns out that none of the scripted series introduced on ABC last fall will be returning.
Commander in Chief – ABC will begin airing the remaining new episodes on Wednesday, May 31, 2006. Fans of the series will be able to purchase Commander in Chief on DVD in the Fall. I would expect there to be some interesting supplemental materials concerning this promising but troubled series. (Download Commander in Chief on iTunes)
Crumbs – The outrageous comedy with Jane Curtin, William Devane and Fred Savage is not on the ABC Fall 2006 schedule. Five of the existing eight episodes were aired.
The Evidence – This Rob Estes drama shot six episodes (aired four) and has been off the schedule since April.
Freddie – ABC will show the unaired pilot episode of the Brian Austin Green and Freddie Prinze, Jr. series on Wednesday, May 31, 2006.
Hope & Faith – After 73 episodes and three seasons, the season finale that aired on May 2nd will be the show’s last. Repeat episodes can be seen on Friday nights beginning June 2, 2006.
In Justice – The Kyle MacLachalan drama has not been picked up for a new season and only produced 13 episodes (all of which have aired).
Invasion – There were reportedly some initial talks of the show being picked up by the new CW network. That became unlikely due to high production costs. The complete Invasion series is available on DVD and features some nice extras.
Less Than Perfect – You can see new episodes starting on Tuesday, May 30, 2006. After four seasons, the show is not on the Fall lineup.
Primetime – For the first time in over 15 years, the veteran news show is not on the fall schedule. The show may return in the form of news specials or if an entertainment show currently on the schedule fails.
Rodney – This show has been missing since February but will return on Tuesday, May 30, 2006 to air unseen episodes.
Sons & Daughters – Fans of this quirky comedy can check out co-creator and series star Fred Goss’ blog for his thoughts on the cancellation.
Other shows that had been cancelled previously include: Alias, Emily’s Reasons Why Not, Hot Properties, Jake in Progress, and Night Stalker.
Keep in mind that, though unlikely, it is possible for shows to be resurrected, especially after a new season starts and new shows don’t garner the ratings that the network hopes for.
According to Jim, What About Brian and George Lopez, which were all on the brink of cancellation, have been renewed for another season. 
I WILL NOT BE WATCH ABC AGIN Invasion and RodneyWere the only shows on ABC that I watched so I will be tuneing out this fall CW, FOX and NBC here I come!!!!!!!!
I did sign the petition to bring back invasion, I loved it. But I forgot to add that I think ABC is crazy to have also gotten rid of commander in chief. I also really enjoyed surface even though I am not sure if it was an ABC show, my family and I would love to see it come back. But if invasion is not picked up by someone I swear I will not watch any new shows on ABC and will also only watch lost. If there was a way to boycott ABC I would do it. If the… Read more »
I WAS LOOKIN 4 WARD 2 INVASION COMIN BK I HOPE IT DOES ENDIN IT LIK THEY DID JUST LIKE SURFACE ALL THE GOOD SHOWS GET CANC THANKS
I am like almost in tears…How can Invasion be cancelled? This was without a doubt becoming an equal to Lost! Two straight hours watching ABC on Wednesdays will probably be replaced with something else (DVR Lost) – I will NOT be watching “The Nine” – what drab TV that will be. Please please please bring back Invasion – I don’t care if it is on ABC, Disney, ESPN, whatever property you own – put it back on!! I BEG YOU!
I’m with you Brian, I loathe reality television and we have enough crime in our neighborhood. It never fails I get involved in a program and it gets cancelled. Cliffhangers never get resolved. I’m still upset about Earth 2. Maybe Scifi could pick up Invasion? Stargate hs gone to downhill with out Richard Dean Anderson.
I’m not big on Sci-Fi show, nor do I watch much TV, but I am going to miss Invasion. I’m sick of the reality TV, worthless sitcoms, and boring crime shows.
Rodney, is one of the funniest sitcoms on t.v. it is much better than according to Jim. Bring back Rodney.
I am so upset that Rodney has been cancelled. It is the funniest show on TV that had me hysterically laughing. According to Jim isn’t even funny!!! Rodney is a natural and I would like to see a petition started for that show. Anyone else interested????? Missing my 1 night night a week laugh…..
How can you just leave us hanging right after the wave hit the area and Nim (Nimrod), we just getting back to his kind. This is no way to treat you loyal viewers. I demand that you bring SURFACE back! I watched every episode and I want more! Bring Nim back. Don’t be a fool.
ABC,
I really enjoyed Commander-in-Chief. Too bad the show was cancelled. Think it over, bring the show back!
Gil Ramirez
I know it sounds corny but I’m a Latina and I really like Freddie. It was a cute show and the Grandmother was funny! She was the first only-spanish speaking character on TV!!
I also really like Evidence and In Justice.
Commander in Chief was a really good show. It was the only time that my TV would even be turned to ABC. It must stay.
What the @#*! is wrong with ABC. Commander-in-Chief was the best and still is one of the greatest shows created. The whole story line was empowering and to see a woman in the most powerful office in the world was amazing. So how the @#*! did it end up not coming back. I may represent just one person, that is myself, but as far as I know, if it wasn’t for Desperate Housewives, forget about tuning in to the ABC network.
DO NOT CANCEL COMMANDER IN CHIEF!! FINALLY ABC HAD A REAL WINNER!! WHY WOULD YOU NOT GIVE A REALLY GREAT SHOW, WITH SUCH GREAT ACTORS A CHANCE??
WHY?WHY?WHY? Invasion was well written and should be back on the air for another season. We need to find out how the story unfolds. Dont get fans hooked and then dissapoint them.
BRING BACK INVASION!!!