The following is the third part of a list of TV series that are ending or have been cancelled during the 2010-11 season.
For more, be sure to check out part one, part two, and part three of the listings.
Note: Go here for the latest 2011-12 season list.
Networks and cable channels have different ideas of when a season starts or ends but, to us, it makes sense to start the season on June 1, 2010 and and it on May 31, 2011. In some cases, the last episode of a show aired earlier than these dates but the network didn’t get around to canceling the series until later. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, try the 2008–2009 page, the 2009–2010 listings.
Downfall (ABC) NEW
Hosted by Chris Jericho, this game show takes place on top of a building and puts a contestant’s potential earnings on a conveyer belt. If they don’t answer correctly or fast enough, they and their prizes are sent hurling off the building to the streets below. All five produced episodes aired.
Entourage (HBO)
A comedy-drama that follows the acting career of Vincent Chase and his boyhood friends from Queens, NY. The pay-for-view cable channel has announced that season eight will be the TV show’s last. The final batch of episodes are expected to air in Summer 2011.
The Event (NBC)
A part of NBC’s troubled Monday night line-up, this serial drama began decently but kept losing viewers nearly every week.
Friday Night Lights (DirecTV’s Channel 101, NBC)
Centered around high school football in Dillon, Texas, it’s been announced that the critically-acclaimed (but ratings-challenged) television series is ending after five seasons on the air.
The Gates (ABC)
The summer serial revolves around a gated community that’s populated by people with supernatural secrets. Though vampires and magic are very popular with viewers, this one didn’t catch on. It won’t be back for a second season.
Glory Daze (TBS)
A sitcom about a bunch of college guys in the 1980s didn’t catch on with audiences. The show’s life has been cut short after one season and 10 episodes.
The Good Guys (FOX)
Though it has some passionate fans, this FOX series could never attract a very big audience. The network has decided to discontinue it and all 20 episodes have aired.
Gravity (Starz)
A comedic and dramatic look at an out-patient program for suicide survivors, this television program never found a large audience. It was cancelled after 10 episodes with the last one airing on June 25, 2010.
Greek (ABC Family)
This college-based series was barely renewed for season four because of a decline in ratings. Season four gave the producers enough time to create a true series finale which aired in March.
Hannah Montana (Disney Channel)
Miley Cyrus decided to call it quits and to move on after four seasons. The final episode aired January 16, 2011.
Hellcats (The CW)
This show about a college cheerleader didn’t bring in enough viewers for the network executives. The finale aired on the same day it was cancelled, May 17th.
Huge (ABC Family)
Nikki Blonsky stars in this drama about a summer weight-loss camp called Camp Victory. The series didn’t get enough viewers for the cable channel so it was dropped after just 10 episodes. The series finale ran on August 30, 2010.
Human Target (FOX) NEW
Christopher Chance has survived all kinds of dangerous situations but couldn’t survive the ratings game. The action TV series has been cancelled after two seasons.
I’m in the Band (Disney XD)
This sitcom about a boy band won’t be back for a third season. The remaining season two episodes will air throughout the rest of this year.
In Treatment (HBO)
The Gabriel Byrne series has come to a close after three seasons but HBO has indicated that they’re interested in continuing it in another form.
JONAS LA (Disney Channel)
The trio of Jonas brothers may still be popular with the pre-teens but their TV show never caught on. It began as JONAS with the boys attending school on the East coast. The moved west and the show’s title changed but the ratings didn’t get better. No season three.
Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List (Bravo)
The reality show’s been a part of Bravo’s schedule since 2005. Griffin will continue doing specials for the cable channel.
Larry King Live (CNN)
In June 2010, venerable interviewer Larry King announced that he would be leaving the grind of hosting his own nightly show after more than 25 years. His program was replaced by one hosted by British television personality and journalist Piers Morgan.
Last Comic Standing (NBC)
This reality series was cancelled by NBC in 2008 and then revived for 2010. It may rise again someday but not for next season.
Law & Order: Criminal Intent (USA)
Vincent D’Onofrio and Kathryn Erbe return for this venerable crime drama’s final season of eight episodes.
Law & Order: Los Angeles (NBC) NEW
Dick Wolf has had a long and successful relationship with NBC but that wasn’t enough to save this latest series in the Law & Order franchise.
Lie to Me (FOX) NEW
The series about the ultra-observant Cal Lightman (Tim Roth) and his team has come to a close after three seasons on the air.
Losing It with Jillian (NBC) NEW
Starring one of the trainers from The Biggest Loser, this weight-loss series ran for one season of eight episodes. The finale aired on July 20, 2010.
For more, be sure to check out part one, part three, and part four of this list.
What do you think? Are there any shows on this list that you’ll particularly miss?
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123 Comments on "89 Ending or Cancelled TV Shows for the 2010-11 TV Season [part 2]"
I LOVED “Lie To Me”. It was different, and the acting was great.
I would love to see “Lie To Me” brought back, either on a network or cable only channel.
This was a show that didn’t have someone die each week & was truly unique. I wish those in power could see that it doesn’t have to be a “Homicide Solving” show for it to be a winner.
I really do no enjoy that they wait until all of these good shows get started and get to a really great part and then they quit and leave you hanging. I am really disappointed that, just to name a few, these were cancelled, Chase, In Plain Sight, CHARLIES ANGELS, Memphis Beat, The Closer, Dark Blue, Hawthrone, The Nine Lives of Chloe King, and Detroit 1-8-7. Very Very Disappointing.
NO GOOD GUYS NO TV.
WELL ONE MORE GOOD REASON TO CANCEL TV, MY GRANDSON DID AND HAS NOT NOTICED A LOSS. THE GOOD GUYS, WAS ABOVE BOARD FOR MOST OF YOUR COMEDIES, WHO ANSWERS THESE POLES, FRI. NITES MOST OF YOUR YOUNGER AUDIENCES ARE NOT HOME. JUST US OLDER FOLKS. I WATCH COP SHOWS. NO CANNED LAUGHTER SHOW, NO DANCE SHOWS AND I AM SICK AND TIRED OF SIT COMES. YEP, I THINK I WILL GET BACK TO SOME MUSIC, AND NO TELEVISION. LJ
Seriously??? I mean seriously?? Pretty much every show I enjoyed and looked forward to last season is cancelled. I think I’m done watching TV. This always happens and I waste my time getting interested in a show just to never know what happens next. At least give a show with decent ratings one more season to finish up. Going to miss The Event, Human Target, Lie to Me, No Ordinary Family, and V! I agree with those above who say that there are too many garbage reality TV shows.
I’ll miss Entourage, V, No Ordinary Family and Lie To Me all great Shows. I thought The Event and The Gate was the same show!! loll But like Susan C said we need more talentless shows like AI and So You Think You Can Dance and America’s got No Talent and Survivor and that Amazing Race that takes forever!!
Along with a bunch of of other good series, they cancel Lie to Me, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Law & Order: LA, Friday Night Lights, Jonas L.A. and Hellcats. Just another reason why people should not even bother getting interested in t.v. series unless they are about dancing, singing, or picking a bachelor or bachelorette, which is so overrated!
“Human Target” and “Lie To Me” are unique with adventure, drama, and humor. They are exciting, not boring like all the reality shows that have flooded TV programing. It is a shame that all the good programs get eliminated. Maybe another station will pick up these shows and continue good programing.
No, not The Event and The Gates too. I couldn’t wait for the next week to see what was going to happen.
Lie to me, Off the Map, Hellcats and The Gates were all good…..Off the Map had become my new favorite and it was actually at a time I could watch it on TV instead of Huluing it! It is so sad that we cannot voice our opinions BEFORE the series is canceled not like it would do any good though….. Going to stop watching TV all together not entirely possible since I only watch about 5 hours a week anyway..less now with these shows gone.
I do hope that the strongly consider not succombing to the rumors that the Special Victims Unit will no longer have a place on Television. Season 12 has proven to be the best put out so far and Dick Wolf has outdone himself yet again! Keep the incredible storylines coming Dick!!!
I can’t believe they cancelled Good Guys. I’ve been waiting for the new season to air. Really sad they take away the good shows and keep the bad ones.
I think cancelling”CHAOS” is huge mistake.eacvh viewer i’vementioned it to.has loved it