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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seriously, I am so sick of good shows getting axed and replaced with CRAP that gets canceled as well. if people are watching LEAVE IT ALONE,,,, start a station just for new shows leave our good ones alone unreal. not worth watching tv anymore just stick to video or netflix least you know what you are getting
Why are you canceling Ghost Whisperer? It is one of the few shows I watched along with Medium. I am very disappointed in this decision. It seems like the only shows that are lasting are the voilent or sexual shows. Leave Ghost Whisperer alone.
So sad to ear GW is over. I really love the show and the friday line up will never be the same.
I am sad that the network has decided to cancel the show. This has been one of the last shows that I shared on a weekly basis with my now deceased mother. I wish you all would reconsider and at least give a real closing to Melinda’s story before you cancel it.
Can’t believe the one show I looked forward to watching after a long week has been cancelled.
I hate the fact that you have canceled the series Ghost Whisper. It and Medium are the only things worth watching on TV on Friday nights. Then to top it off you cancel it without any warning at all no wraping it up series finaly or warning??? CBS you suck.
I loved the Friday night line up with Ghost Whisperer. I found the stories to be interesting and loved the family relationship of Melinda and friends. What’s wrong with TV today? Can we only enjoy violence, sex and vampires!
AS USUAL THE NETWORKS HAVE CANCELLED ANOTHER GREAT SHOW. IT SEEMS ALL THE NETWORKS WANT ARE REALITY SHOWS THAT COST LITTLE TO PRODUCE, HAVE UNKNOWS OR REAL PEOPLE, WHICH COST THEM NOTHING AND HAVE NO CONTENT. PRETTY SOON THERE WILL BE NOTHING LEFT ON TV TO WATCH EXCEPT THE NEWS. CBS HAS HAD SOME OF THE STRONGEST LINE UPS BUT THAT IS DWINDLING. I KNOW THAT I WILL BE WATCHING ANOTHER NETWORK ON FRIDAYS AT 7:00PM CENTRAL.
Please do not cancel this series. is one of the few series that can convey feelings and emotions to the viewer. makes us mourn and reflect on life and things that happen in the world. one of the few remaining decent series on TV where not promoted sex and violence and where there are sensible solutions to all problems that we face in life. Thanks for listening and I hope they can reconsider the desicion. Porfavor no cancelen esta serie. es de las pocas series que puede transmitir sentimientos y emociones al televidente. que nos hace llorar y reflexionar sobre… Read more »
i meant CBS…i dont know wha i was thinking
What?? are u kidding me this is the about the only ABC show my family, my friends and me watch and theyre gonna cancel it! dats crazy ans such an awful decision they cant leave the series like this!!
i meant CBS
I THINK NETWORK TV IS GONE FOR ME, I HATE GETTING INVESTED IN SHOWS AND THEM BEING CANCELLED, I KNOW THINGS HAVE TO COME TO AN END, BUT CANCELL IT IN ENOUGH TIME TO GIVE THE VIEWERS A ENDING AFTER ALL THE LOYAL RATINGS WE PROVIDE NOT REALLY A FAIR WAY TO BE TREATED.
That is a terrible decision, at least give us closure……
Please, please levave GW alone it’s one of the only shows I can sit and watch with my grandkids..
it seems like the only shows the networks want on TV are nothing more than sex or violence. What ever happen to the family network shows? ABC, NBC , CBS or FOX only want something rated R or MA14….don’t they believe in G ratings anymore.