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?
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I agree with Linda, if the show comes back bring back Jay, he was great second banana. Jamie (sorry JLH) is wimpy…the show was weak with Kennedy no wonder it was cancelled. Let’s jump back in time again before Aiden appeared and Jim’s soul went body hopping !!!!
I love this show and will watch it as long as it is aired. Since Gary Unmarried has been cancelled I would love to see Jay Mohr come back! This is always fresh and new and I look forward to it every Friday night. I cannot say that about many shows on TV anymore. Please don’t let this one slip away!!
Love this show. Will watch it wherever it goes. We even enjoy watching the reruns .
In a day and age where there is very little you can watch with your family, this show was a gem. This show, at the very least, deserves a definitive ending. Bring Jay Mohr back, give the fans that have faithfully watched this show some closure. Enough with Survivor and Big Brother and Dancing with the so called Celebrities, some of which now include professional dancers? Enough with watching people pull tissues out of a box for money??? I was about to throw my television out the window when I found Ghost Whisperer on a local station, in repeats. My… Read more »
why did they cancel it without giving it a proper send-off.i hope someone else picks it up for at least one more season.
I am saddened that gw was shut down so suddenly. I have been a devoted viewer since season one. It is the only show that I dvr every week and look forward to. It’s the only show I’ve ever truly connected with. I absolutley love it and hope ABC continues it. I will definitely follow it over to their network. I agree, bring jay mohr back!!!
This Show really needs to be pick up I love it I may only be able to watch it online but who cares I watch it!!! These networks need to start finding someway to count the viewers that watch online before they cancel shows for low ratings They’re canceling all of the good shows!!!
I love this show so much. I hope season 6 will come soon. This show should play twice on Friday in case I get home too late and miss it. A lot of time when I tuned in, it was playing medium already. Glad I record it already.
yes i think abc or another network should pick up Ghost Whisperer because i love this show i work 3rd shift and i would record this show to watch it in the morning instead of wasting my time with talk tv and soaps. PLEASE KEEP THIS SHOW ON THE AIR PLZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ
Please pick up this show! i have tears in my eyes at the end of EVERY episode. A couple of Finale’s including the last one had me all out boo-hooing with Melinda. When Jim was killed i cried then too and felt such relief when he realized he was not Sam. I love this show and have grown attached and accustomed to seeing the characters each week. The breaks between seasons have been hard, but always made a little easier by the promise of its return. I wish networks would stop doing this to me! Same thing with Nip/Tuck and… Read more »
I can’t believe that this is happening so last minute. GW is a very great show and I watch it every friday and when I can’t trust me it is recorded so I can watch it later. I hope that ABC does take over the show I definalty want to see more seasons to come in the future. I think that ABC will have better ratings for the show as well. PLEASE ABC take over the show and givve us more to come.
CBS is shooting themselves in the foot by dropping Ghost Whisperer and Numb3rs. I love them both and I am really upset that they have canceled them. If ABC picks up GW I think they will have more people watching their channel. I watched the Friday night lineup even if I had to work I would record them to watch later.
Yes please do keep this on the Air its the only thing besides House that I ever watch. Its my favorite show ever. I also dont care what channel its on, but ABC if you are listening, dont make the same mistake cbs did or you will surely miss out on good ratings 😀
There are many Facebook groups dedicated to help “Save Ghost Whisperer”. If you Facebook please join one or more of them to show your support. Remember the Facebook group who wanted to get Betty White to host Saturday Night Live? It worked!
Here are 3 links:
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=128104797201350
http://www.facebook.com/pages/ABC-Please-Pickup-Ghost-Whisperer/105371329508913?ref=ts
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=120642094633524&ref=share#!/group.php?gid=120642094633524
My sister got me started on this show after the first season. I love this show. I could not believe it when my sister told me it was cancelled. I know people did not like the idea that they did not see the baby grow up. The son has powers we did not understand and are still confused about what was happening to Melinda. I never liked Jamie Kennedy as one of the characters(boring). Jay Mohr’s show has been cancelled and there was a good connection between Melinda and the Professor. They should bring him back. Every week I cry… Read more »