After NBC’s worst season, it’s no surprise that the peacock network is shaking up their 2007-08 schedule. There’s also little surprise about which shows didn’t survive. Here’s what won’t be returning next season:
Andy Barker, P.I. – The Andy Richter comedy series ran for six episodes to poor ratings. NBC put the last two on Saturday night and it seemed like the sitcom was doomed before it began.
The Black Donnellys – The Paul Haggis series was pulled after six episodes and the remaining episodes have been made available on NBC’s site and iTunes.
Crossing Jordan – After six seasons on the air, Jordan has solved her last case. The series finale airs on Wednesday, May 16, 2007.
Grease: You’re The One That I Want – The ratings were a disappointment and seriously, how could they do another season anyway — fire the first years’ winners to make room for the second’s?
Identity – The Penn Jillette-hosted game show about contestants identifying strangers’ hobbies or occupations is finished after 12 episodes.
Raines – The quirky Jeff Goldblum detective show ran all seven episodes to poor ratings. It won’t be back.
The Real Wedding Crashers – The reality series that replaced Donnellys was pulled from the schedule after three episodes. NBC may air the remaining episodes during the summer.
Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip – The much-hyped Aaron Sorkin series didn’t live up to expectations. It will return on May 24th and hopefully NBC will air all six of the remaining episodes. A DVD release is likely.
Thank God You’re Here – The improv sketch show’s ratings were nothing to smile about so it’s been cancelled after seven episodes.
Twenty Good Years – This sitcom starred series veterans John Lithgow and Jeffrey Tambor, was pulled from the network schedule after just four episodes. It’s doubtful that the remaining episodes will air.
Returning in the fall are: 30 Rock, The Biggest Loser, Dateline, Deal or No Deal, ER, Friday Night Lights (moved to Fridays at 10pm), Heroes, Las Vegas, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Law & Order: SVU, My Name is Earl, The Office, and Scrubs. Law & Order and Medium (moved to Sunday nights) will return mid-season (January 2008) or earlier.
The Apprentice was left off the Fall schedule but NBC and creator Mark Burnett are still in talks of bringing back the series in some form. Mark Burnett previously pledged to find another home for the reality show if NBC drops it.
The Friday night 8pm timeslot has been designated as “game night” and will consist of rotating reality or games shows. The Bob Saget-hosted series 1 vs. 100 will air for eight weeks initially. 
I cannot believe that CJ has been cancelled. What in the world is NBC thinking-excuse me I give them credit for thinking.
I am very sad to hear that Crossing Jordan is leaving. I have been a fan since the beginning – not missing a show. I watched only one episode of CSI and found it couldn’t compare to the characters and writing on Crossing Jordan. I even stopped watching American Idol’s Wednesday shows once CJ took that time slot. Like Linda, I will not be watching whatever it is that will replace CJ, especially if it is a game show or reality show. NBC is my favorite network, but if my shows keep getting canceled, that may change.
No more Raines No more crossing Jordan. That was the only things I watched on NBC. I understand the reality shows you make billions off of people making idiots out of themself for little or no money like real actors would have to be paid.
WTF? Thank God You’re Here is awesome. 🙁 Most of the shows they kept are /horrific/. There are a few good ones (Heroes, particularly), but really – they have no idea what quality is.
I can’t believe that Raines is not comming back. I love that show. They really need to put it back on the air. Its such a great show. They need to count the times its watched on the internet. Its a GREAT SHOW!!!!
dont be fools. Bring back Raines. A clever, well acted show.
I am so upset that Crossing Jordan is being canceled. I have watched it since the first episode. NBC has a few good shows left and they are taking off one of their best. Very disappointed!!
Bring the black donnelly’s back it’s the only show my husband and I sit down and watch together. Most exciting drama in awhile
Thank God You’re here-is the funniest show on TV. WHy does no one watch the really funny shows? But yet ABC does things like shows with Cavemen! Come on!
What a shame to see raines get cancelled by the pointy haired guys at NBC. Intelligent and different made it a wonderful show. The ONLY reason it didn’t do well is its slotting on Friday night. I probably would not have seen the show if not for my DVR. PUT IT BACK ON!
can’t believe nbc is canceling a class act like raines. first boomtown and now raines…boo on nbc!!!!!
Raines and Crossing Jordan have to be 2 of the Best shows on and i cant beleive your canelling it. And for reality TV no less. WE dont need more Reality shows. If we want reality we walk outside and get it ourselves. Crossing Jordan and Raines made you think and grow to like the characters. Sorry to see 2 of my fave shows leaving and sorry to see NBC go to hell in a reality handbasket
I CAN’T BELIEVE IT ??? YOU ARE CANCELING CROSSING JORDAN? BAD CHOICE,YOU WILL LOSE A LOT OF VIEWERS INCLUDING ME AND MY FAMILY AND FREINDS. WHO PICKS THE SHOWS TO BE CANCELLED???
I cannot believe they are getting rid of Crossing Jordon. I love this show. Tonight is what was supposed to be the “season” finale with everyone in a plane crash. How can they end it that way. It is just really stupid on NBC’s part.
Raines & Crossing Jordan both canceled? This must be some cruel trick by the network to see if we really watch!