ABC is still doing well in the ratings so they can be picky about what they keep on their network schedule for the 2007-08 schedule. They have a lot of new shows. Here’s what won’t be returning:
Big Day – This quirky sitcom about a couple’s wedding day ran for 12 episodes, leaving one episode unaired. The ratings were low so it won’t be back.
Day Break – The Taye Diggs dramatic series was pulled after six episodes and ABC subsequently released the remaining episodes online. Diggs is committed to the Grey’s Anatomy spin-off Private Practice.
Extreme Makeover – This personal makeover series ran for four season and 55 episodes. Three have gone unaired. The Ty Pennington Home Edition will return for another season.
George Lopez – The six-year-old sitcom, which often performed better than most everything else ABC could put up against American Idol, has been dropped. The series finale ran last week on May 8, 2007.
The Great American Dream Vote – The Donny Osmond-hosted reality show was pulled after two episodes. Three episodes never aired.
Help Me Help You – Ted Danson’s sitcom, about an egotistical therapist and his patients, was cancelled after nine episodes. Four episodes went unaired.
In Case of Emergency – This sitcom starred David Arquette and Jonathan Silverman and just never caught on. One of the 13 episodes was left unaired.
The Knights of Prosperity – Nine of the 13 episodes of this sitcom have aired. The network said that it would return with Ray Romano as the new target of the “knights.” There was speculation that these four episodes would be combined with a small second season order but it didn’t happen.
The Nine – Many of the cast members have been committed to other ABC shows so it’s no shock that this series has been cancelled. ABC pulled this serial drama after just seven episodes and fans are still waiting to see the rest. The first seven are available on via iTunes and the rest may be released online at some point.
Show Me the Money – The William Shatner game show seemed to be a success initially but its popularity declined at warp speed. Six additional episodes were ordered and then quickly cancelled. Five episodes have aired to date.
Six Degrees – The first of ABC’s serial dramas to be pulled in the 2006-2007 season, Production was completed on 13 episodes and, after a brief return on Friday nights, the network has been releasing the episodes online. It’s no surprise that it won’t be back
What About Brian – The Barry Watson series was saved last year but the network felt the ratings just didn’t warrant a third year. The last episode aired on March 26th. Watson will star opposite Christina Applegate in new sitcom Sam I Am on Monday nights.
The Jim Belushi sitcom According to Jim has not been renewed for another season but it may not be dead yet. ABC Entertainment President Stephen McPherson said, “We are talking to the studio to see if there’s something financially, a deal that would make sense for us.”
Returning in the fall are: America’s Funniest Home Videos, The Bachelor, Boston Legal, Brothers & Sisters, Dancing with the Stars, Desperate Housewives, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, Grey’s Anatomy, Men in Trees, Ugly Betty, and Wife Swap.
October Road and Notes from the Underbelly will return on Monday and Tuesday nights midseason once Dancing and Bachelor finish their fall runs (or sooner if new shows fail). Lost and Supernanny will return midseason (around January). Primetime is expected to return at some point during the season, as it did this year.
Nine series will air over the summer including Traveler, National Bingo Night, The Next Best Thing: Who is the Greatest Celebrity Impersonator?, and American Inventor. Their futures have yet to be decided. Stay tuned!
I am so upset that they cancelled What about Brian? That was a very good, wholesome, feel good show. Maybe a different time and day might have helped. I was so looking forward to it coming back and now, once again, ABC has gotten rid of a quality show to leave on other not so important shows. Shame on you ABC.
I just found Six Degrees and fell in love with the characters and the wonderful storyline…only to find the show has been cancelled. Very disappointing. This show has a lot of substance, and was very enjoyable. My husband and I were hooked.
If networks don’t air shows reguarly, the shows can’t develop a strong following. What About Brian aired so sporadically, I had to look week to week to see if it would air.
Please bring What about Brian back. I look forward to that show every week.
According to Jim was a great show.. shame it’s probably going to be panned..
not sure what else to say about it
wasn’t even a proper ending like alot of shows..
g lopez, accord… to jim & knights of prosperity were the best comedies along w/ my name is earl. The only thing left on ch. 7 is desp. housewives.
ABC, idk how u guys can cancel a great show like george lopez how can u expect them 2 compete against American Idol more people watch that then they vote for president!! I think that you guys just wanted to get rid of it becuz u knew it would do well if u changed the schedule and u didnt want it to because it was the ONLY mexican based comedy show that was also good for letting kids watch and not worrying about covering their eyes or ears u should take into consideration wat would do good if u gave… Read more »
Please put “What About Brian” back on . You can’t just stop it there I need to know who Brian ends up with, how Adam goes, Dina and Dave’s marriage and everything else to do with the show.. Please Please Please keep playing it……
how can they get rid of what aout brian it is so good, they are bringing back some crap but getting rid of some really decent programmes what is wrong with these people!
OCTOBER ROAD ROCKS!!! I am so glad to see it comming back this fall! We need more shows like this. Thank you!
you will suffer, your rating will go down, and you will be taking something that millions of people, and hispanics hold near and dera to their hearts, you will be killing millions.
your making a mistake, bring it back!!!!!!!!!
taking off George Lopez will be your biiggest mistake of your entire career!!!! your ratings will so grounded, coffee will look at you and go DAMN! bring the George Lopez show back, or sufer the inevitable consequences that will befall against you. Mr. lopez is an incredible person and his show is leving proof that hispanics can have great sitcoms too. he is the funniest comedian out there now, and my hero, dont take something almost every hispanic holds dear and near to their hearts, you will be killing millions….you have been told.
The GEORGE LOPEZ SHOW is a laugh out loud comedy depicting latino’s as hard working law abiding citizens. Its not a silly novela all in spanish, but rather a real look at latinos in and American Society. ABC…dont let it go!!!
ok abc u take off what about brian for what it was a great show and don’t be suprised if i never watch another show u air this is or as bad as when u guys took tgif off the air abc is just plan out stupid
I can’t believe What About Brian is being cancelled. I was able to watch the shows on ABC.com and fell in love with it. I really wish ABC would bring it back. I don’t think there are very many sitcoms that are for the 20 somethings. I feel like all the sitcoms right now are for the teens or families. Please please bring What About Brian back!