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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I am very upset that cbs cancelled “Ghost Whisperer. I looked forward to Friday nights watching GW and “Medium”. Thank goodness “Medium” hasn’t been cancelled. Is there something we can do ?
If CBS must end the show it must. But it didn’t even have a good ending to the series. You just left the fans hanging and waiting for more… You could have ended the series much better.
I’m not one who watch TV a lot, and Ghost Whisperer is the only show I watch. I admire the writers who wove the story == you guys are amazing! the actors are great! I wish to see it back!
This was my favorite show. There is so much junk out there to be cancelled and they picked this show. What poor judgement. Oh well, I guess I will find other things to do on a Friday night. Goodbye CBS.
I have to agree with everyone above. I watch GW’s reruns everynight. CBS, why are you dropping this wonderful show with it’s awesome actors. If there is a drop in viewers on Friday night, then why not have it on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday nights? It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure this out.
What a surprise, CBS cancels another great show… and now they put on more crap like reality shows and Hawaii 5O… Please! It is so sad that no one in the TV Industry has any new ideas. I am sticking with shows on USA…
I am disappointed that Ghost Whisperer is being cancelled without even giving the writers a chance to tie up the show and give some proper closure to the watchers. I am a lady in my 40’s and I watch this show with my 16 year old daughter and my 21 year old son. We love to spend time together on Friday night and watch this – we won’t switch to Medium, either – we think that show is stupid. PLEASE BRING BACK GHOST WHISPERER!!
Hi, my name is Sam and I am using my daddy’s e-mail. I am 7. Why are you cancelling it? Kids all over the world, even if there age is low or high, love Ghost Whisperer.
I’ll tell you what I do every Friday night. Our family’s tradition is to watch Ghost Whisperer. We clearly worship it.
Just tell me why? You’re making the biggest mistake that there should ever be in history. If they made a show about you, they should call it the biggest mistake.
keep it going, make people believe…..
I am totally DISGUSTED with this!!! Friday night has been my favorite night for TV for the past five years BECAUSE of Ghost Whisperer!!!! What’s the point of making an awesome show, getting everyone interested in it, and then pull it out from under them??? I’m sitting here shaking my head to try and comprehend the reasoning behind this! The exec’s need to get in tune with what people want, and quit listening to the “few” who rate shows. How many people actually fill out these ratings questionnaires?? They don’t speak for the multitudes of others who LOVE this show!… Read more »
I think CBS is a network I will NO LONGER WATCH!!!! Miami Medical, Ghost Whisperer, Law & Order, who the HELL is in charge and will they PLEASE PUT THE CRACK PIPE DOWN!!!!!
I will post this every day if I have to just so everyone sees it. Log on to CBS.com (it only takes a moment if you aren’t registered) and get to their feedback/complaints/comments area and select GW. LET THEM KNOW WE ARE UPSET and that we intend to boycott ANY Friday night CBS line-up (since they saw fit to cancel ALL of its shows) AND to boycott advertised products during GW. And if any of you are currently participating in a Nielson survey at this time, this is your chance to express yourself in a big way that really counts.… Read more »
I am definitely one of those people who are very upset that Ghost Whisperer is being cancelled!!!!!!!
Why?
It is one of the best shows on TV. I would look forward to seeing it every Friday….
I absolutely adore Jennifer Love Hewitt.
I wish the show were not being cancelled – I hope to see Jennifer on something else soon –
BRING GHOST WHISPERER BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I AGREE! Bring it back!
I am sad that Ghost Whisperer has been cancelled. I think that the CW station should pick it up and air it either before or after supernatural and maybe even do crossover stories, that would be awesome!!
Has CBS lost it’s mind?!! With all the interest in the paranormal right now, it’s one of the few shows that has a religious following, not just because it’s about the supernatural, but it’s a FANTASTIC show with EXTREMELY talented actors. It’s real quality, and that’s hard to find on television these days. And, it’s the only show I have taped from the beginning, and will not go anywhere on Fridays at 8 PM. I am boycotting ALL CBS shows, and I’m urging everyone I know, and all you other fans out there to do the same. Bad move CBS…and… Read more »