It was a little bit of a surprise that Ghost Whisperer was cancelled by CBS earlier this week. While the show’s ratings have dropped significantly this season, many reported that the TV show was on track for season six. Well, CBS may have cancelled it but the TV show could still continue on ABC.
Ghost Whisperer follows Melinda Gordon (Jennifer Love Hewitt), a young woman who has the ability to see, talk to, and help the dead. Series regulars have included David Conrad, Camryn Manheim, Jay Mohr, Aisha Tyler, Christoph Sanders, Jamie Kennedy, and Kenneth Mitchell.
With the current ratings, Ghost Whisperer wouldn’t ordinarily be of interest to ABC. However, the network co-owns the show with CBS and actually handles the production in-house. They actually developed the series before CBS picked it up back in 2005. If the price is right, ABC would stand to make more money from season six episodes once they hit syndication.
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According to Deadline, negotiations for Ghost Whisperer possibly moving to ABC started on Tuesday afternoon and are still in motion. Word is that they are going well though there are a number of points to work out.
It’s positive that the showrunner for next season is already in place and producers have signed on. That means that the show is ready to go back into production. The Ghost Whisperer writing staff have all been asked not to take other jobs until a final decision is made.
For now, people are being cautiously optimistic. Deals like this have fallen apart at the last minute before but things are reportedly looking good. We’ll obviously keep you posted.
What do you think? Will a deal be made so that Ghost Whisperer can continue for year six on ABC? If that were to happen, when would you like to see it air — on Friday nights or in another spot?
Image courtesy CBS.
PLEASE continue this show! I so hope it doesnt just end! 🙁 This is an amazing show, I look forward to it every friday and its just one of those showes that always makes you wanna watch the next one. I must say, this is one of my top 4 shows and now that Lost is comming to an end I would be so sad to loose this show forever too!
I truly think it would be a very smart move for ABC to pick up Ghost Whisperer! It’s SUCH an amazing show, and, in a poll asking whether ABC should pick up Ghost Whisperer or Old Christine, Ghost Whisperer got 44% and Old Christine got 17%. Old Christine honestly doesn’t have much of a following, and Ghost Whisperer fans would do anything, anything for GW to stay on the air, so, please ABC, PICK UP GHOST WHISPERER! 😀
how are rateings figured anyway -no every asked me what shows I watch–we love ghost whisperer and never miss an episode . I hope it is brought back next year- I hate reality shows!
ID watch it at anytime slot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I hope they don’t cancel Ghost Whisper. I didn’t like it when they killed Jim and still have not gotten over that. However I love the stories where she crosses the ghosts over because they are very touching and I can’t ever imagine the writers running out of stories. I also did not like them advancing 5 years later and would love to see them go back to where they were and start over. Regardless I am still a major fan and will follow the show where ever it may go. I hope ABC does take it over because it… Read more »
I also agree that CBS made a HUGE HUGE HUGE mistake cancelling
the show!!! This was the top show on my list to watch every week. If I
couldn’t watch it, I have it set up to record every Friday.
I agree CBS made a HUGE HUGE mistake cancelling the show!!! It was the top show on my list of them to watch!!!! I don’t care what day they show it on I’ll be there!!!
I love GW! It has such a intriguing plot. I bet everyone that is a fan of GW have not wish they could be in her shoes and do what Melinda does. I will follow her anywhere and any time.
CBS made a HUGE mistake cancelling this show, the ratings spoke for themselves as it was number 1 for the Friday night timeslot. Season 6 WILL improve.
ABC take it over and watch the devoted fans follow!
ABC should borrow a move from “DALLAS” and begin the series anew. Melinda awakes and the past 2 seasons have been a dream. The ratings have declined because the show jumped the shark so to speak. Advancing 5 yrs into the future and introducing a kid into the mix a REALLY bad idea…and the ratings show it. The “Kill Jim” idea a few seasons ago…again….BAD idea. Introducing Jamie Kennedy instead of opting to strengthen Cameryn Manheims character….yet ANOTHER bad idea …IF this show is given a second chance the writers should take heed & NOT screw it up a second… Read more »
please do not cancel the show, I will continue to watch no matter what network it is on
I wiill certainly follow Ghost Whisperer to ABC and Friday night would be fine with me. I hope ABC does keep it for another season.
Ghosts Whisper would be a huge loss in our tv watching. We thoroughly enjoy the show and are utterly shocked to hear CBS is cancelling for a decline in ratings. I hope that ABC picks it up and continues the show. I think it would be worth moving the show to another night just to see how it performs. I always thought Friday nights would deliver weaker rating than the other weekdays. I’d like to see GW moved to a Wed. or Thurs. time slot. If it doesn’t catch on with improved ratings w/ABC move it back to Friday. If… Read more »
i love ghost whisperer and i watch every night&so does my daughter wen L~O~V~E
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Please keep Ghost Whisperer, I love the show and look forard to it every Friday and watch the re-runs too.
I’m actually surprised that GW is still on the air. I gave up on it way back when the writers decided to kill ‘Jim’ off and have him step into another body. That was the last episode I watched, the one where ‘Jim’ died.
I understand that this has been a great growth opportunity for the actors involved, but I personally think the show should just be canceled and be done with it.