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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NOOO!! Please bring GW back, It’s such an amazing show. I agree there are lots of reality show that is just a waste of time. GW Is awesome……..I’ll miss it
Ghost Whisperer has been a staple of Friday nights for 5 years. My wife and I have watched it since the beginning and it has meant a lot in our busy lives. It was a time to relax, have a glass of wine and let the responsibilities of life be put on hold. Shows have come and go on Friday’s but Ghost Whisperer was always the constant. we enjoyed Medium and Numbrs as well but GW was the anchor.
NOOO! i am soo sad right now! We dont even know how it ends! Those network people suck 🙁
I really hate to see this show cancelled. I have lost so many people in my family that watching Ghost Whisperer has been very cathartic for me. We need to keep some positive TV programming on the air. Most shows on TV tend to be hoaky sitcoms with dubbed in laughter, reality shows that bleep out every other word, talent shows, or crime drama. While I like the crime drama shows, they tend to be so realistic that it almost seems as though potential sickos can learn how to not get caught murdering someone. Put some hope back into reality.… Read more »
i love ghost whisperer i’m bummed they cancelled it
I am glad they won’t bring this show back. It changed for the worse this season with the child and jumping forward several years. Last year was pretty bad with the whole “Jim” situation. I stopped watching after the first couple episodes this season, as did others that I know of.
I can’t believe they are cancelling it. Never missed a show. Big bummer!!!!!!!! At least have a closing season to wrap it up.
ABC are you nuts!!!!!!!!! I agree with all the above. These idiotic networks keep these extremely stupid and intellectually insulting reality shows on , not to mention show after cop show after cop show etc. but you can’t keep a good family show like this on? Shame on you!
i can not believe this i am so sad to see it go i’ve recently started watching it and fell in love with the show…They could’ve done a better series finale if that was it…They have to bring it back
I think CBS is out of order not allowing a finale for Ghost Whisperer. Is there a reason for being cancelled other than low ratings? With all of the police shows, reality shows and sitcoms, Ghost Whisperer was one show that families could watch together. ABC missed their chance to gain more audience by not picking the show up. CBS you should be dunked in the Gulf, taken out and dunked in feathers!!!!!
I am very disappointed this show is canceled. I started watching this show last fall and now my family has been watching it and are hooked as well. Why can’t they keep the good shows and get rid of those dumb “reality” shows!! I hope they change their minds.
i agree plz get rid of the reality shows they are sooo pointless~!!!!!!
Oh. My. God.
I’m gonna start bawling my eyes out. I LOVE ghost whisperer. I’ve watched every freakin’ episode atleast 3 times. It’s one of my 2 favorite shows, the other (Charmed) has been cancelled too!! What am I gonna watch now? Ghost Whisperer was my frieday night ritual! God, I’m so upset now.
If they do not bring it back as a series, the very least they should do for all of us faithful fans of the GW is to do a 2 hour series finale. Please let this happen to tie up all the unanswered questions. Think about it and announce it so that we can set our tivo’s and DVR’s!!!
I feel that Ghost Whispherer should remain on the air. I only recently started watching it and am really sad to see it go. I am fascinated by the supernatural and grow tired of all of the comedies and reality shows currently on the air.
i agree with everyone they need to bring ghost whisperer back it was the best show ever
:(.BRING GHOST WHISPERER BACK >:(