A staple of CBS’ Friday night schedule, ratings for Ghost Whisperer have dropped quite a bit over the season. Last week, the network surprised many viewers by cancelling the TV show after five seasons. The blow was softened when it was learned that the series might get a second chance on ABC. The alphabet network has now apparently passed.
Starring Jennifer Love Hewitt, Ghost Whisperer began in September 2005 and ran for 107 episodes. The series’ regular cast has also included David Conrad, Christoph Sanders, Jamie Kennedy, Camryn Manheim, Aisha Tyler, and Jay Mohr.
Things had been looking positive for the series to continue and some outlets actually had even reported that the show had been picked up. Unfortunately, the deal didn’t work out.
We may never know the details but Ghost Whisperer executive producers Kim Moses and Ian Sander issued a statement that said, “After five wonderful seasons and over 100 episodes, we are disappointed to announce Ghost Whisperer will not be returning for a sixth season. We’ve had an incredible experience and owe a debt of gratitude to everyone involved. We continue our relationship with ABC Studios and look forward to developing many more successful projects together in the future.”
While it looks like Heroes and Law & Order will get some closure, there’s been no word on any plans to go back into production and wrap up Ghost Whisperer.
What do you think? Sad to see it go? How would you have ended Melinda’s story?
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What the heck and gee is going on with the networks these days….every stupid ass reality show gets high priority…..never ending…bring back GW. Could care less that you can…. dance, sing, survive, or have a big brother….TV has gone in the pooper…. Only consolation …Medium is still on!!!
I am truly shocked to learn GW has been canceled. With all the stupid reality shows on tv these days GW was the one show you looked forward to watching. I truly think you should reconsider canceling GW and consider canceling some of your annoying reality shows instead
I too just found out GW was canceled. I looked forward to watching GW every week and couldn’t wait for the fall for it to start up again and I’m very disappointed that it was canceled. My ‘boos’ to CBS and ABC: GW will be missed and its cancelation will never be forgotten nor forgiven.
I just found out that they Ghost whisperer has been canceled!! I can’t believe it…it was such a good series and i never missed an episode. It’s really sad that i can’t enjoy this show anymore.
I was SO excited to get back to Ghost Whisperer this Friday. Sadly, I was very disappointed to see that it had been cancelled. I understand that when ratings drop you need to do what you have to do. However, when you have these GREAT characters that kind of become a part of your family “night” life..I kind of feel like you owe it to them to at least let them finish telling THEIR story. Take a moment to wrap it up properly. I know that these are not real people but when a show works it’s way into your… Read more »
bring ghost whisperer back
I just got hooked on this show! I was hoping to see what else was going to happen and see whats next? I am disapointed that they did not have any closer. I think that the new chostwhisper the other side is totaly fake and takes out the intrest. May be they could have aired it on another night. ? Mel and Jim had such a connection that I admired and loved the mistry.. SO SAD 🙁
I need this show to come back, I promis to never miss an episode!!!!!! I do not understand how the ratings went so low, every one i know watched it. Maybe it was just not at a good time?? fridays people go out! =( so sad
must see show
Im so sad this show was canceled. I didnt even know until Premier week as I was starting to look for the new episodes. This was one show myself and my 8 yr old daughter looked forward to watching TOGETHER!
not happy, that was the one show that made my husband cry!!!- we love it and looked foward to friday nights with no plans to pop the popcorn and enjoy the show.. maybe sci-fi would pick it up?? that would be good!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am so disappointed to find out that ABC did not pick up Ghost Whisperer. I love this show and don’t understand why it has to be cancelled. Please, please reconsider!!!
I’m sad that Ghost Whisperer was cancelled but not really surprised. I wish it had stayed with just Jim and Melinda, no Aiden. Each episode that was centered around him I found to be increasingly annoying (to the point that I would ignore entire segments of the episode). I wish they would bring it back but focus more on Melinda’s gift and let Aiden’s part go by the wayside, more of a tangent than a main character. I miss the early episodes!
Why????? Please bring this back!!!!! This was the most family friendly NON reality show on TV!!! I hate reality!! I live it and these types of shows let us escape for an hour!!! Please bring back GW!!!!!
Just found out that ghsot whispere has been cancelled, it HAS to be brought back!