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?
Image courtesy TBS.
I really liked Eli Stone, I enjoyed SGU, but the one I will really miss is Lie To Me, the acting was excellent as was the writing. I cannot understand why such an outstanding show is being canceled.. Oh, right , reality shows, we need more wrestling, drug addicted movie stars, singing and dancing shows, nothing that makes you think! I give up going back to watching old shows like…. Angel, Dark Angel, Firefly, SG1, SGA, Lost, Buffy, and will continue to watch House and Fringe until they cancel them!
Why cancel Lie to Me??? The show has a brilliant concept and to be honest there aren’t that many intelligent shows left on the air. Some other network please pick this up!!
I will really miss Chicago Code. Well plotted,excellent characters. Human Target was really enjoyable, better as the series developed. And, too some extent I”ll also miss Chase. Or maybe it’s Kelli Giddish I’ll miss. Anyway, the comment above is right. The networks continue to screw us. It just doesn’t pay to get involved in anything enough to get to like it.
I Guess I Won’t Be Watching Much Of Fox. They Cancelled Three Shows I watch. One Show Is Chicago Code. Me And My Wife Loved It. The Networks Continue To Screw Us.
Some of the few shows I watched were taken off the air. Human Target was great. It was like a mission impossible James Bond show. Under covers had two talented acters starring in it. Another enjoyable show. I would have liked to see how THE CAPE ended before it was cancelled. I really hate when they do that to a show. There are way too many reality shows on TV. The people who make the decisions to cancel shows really don’t give them a chance. Jimmy Smit’s show was interesting too. (OutLaw) How about some shows that show some intelligence… Read more »
The gates was soooo cool…like twilight but less drama and more action…..bring it baaaaack!
Human Target rocked the house…like James Bond but better…why would they cancel this? Undercovers had so much potential. Great cast and concept…why are these great shows canned? Come on people…..bring the shows back
Chicago Code is great. Once again a good show is gone.
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What a mistake taking off daytime shows on abc like all my children, one life to live, what am i going to watch now. If you put on a stupid show in it place well good bye abc.
Also nbc you have made some stupid mistakes too, cancelling medium oooohhh and i won’t even get into cancelling heroes you know forget abc and nbc i have fox and cbs oh and don’t forget cable channels. You guys are making stupid mistakes. ME ONLY ONE PERSON
I will so miss Human Target a great show, the characters were just starting to gel. What a huge mistake! ABC canceling All My Children to put on yet another stupid reality show, cannot believe it! Networks don’t care about the viewers, just ratings well soon there will be nothing but reality shows and everyone will be doing something else with their evenings.
It is so hard. You watch a show you think you may or may not like and maybe you are bored so you watch it and get hooked. Now it is one of your favorites and then you wonder why you ever watched it at all. As soon as you really get into it, they take it off. We loved Life, took it off. Loved Eli Stone, took it off. Can’t count them all. Thank God for the cooking and home improvement shows.
Chicago Code is one of our favorite shows. We are very upset it is being taken off. My husband and I will really miss it.
I will really miss Human Target & The Gates. Enough of the reality shows. Need more action shows. Something with some imagination.
I really will miss Chicago Code and am very upset that this is the Closers last season!
What we need is more reality shows. (not)
Human Target will be missed by me.