Though October Road debuted to strong ratings, ABC plans to cut the freshman drama’s season short and only air two-thirds of the episodes. Why?
The new October Road drama on ABC (no relation to the 2002 James Taylor album) tells the story of a young and famous NYC writer named Nick Garrett (played by Bryan Greenberg). Nick authored an extremely popular book which was essentially a “tell all” novel based on his home of Knights Ridge, Massachusetts. He subsequently gets a bad case of writer’s block and decides its time to return to his hometown after ten years away. As you might guess, his reception isn’t exactly a warm one. In addition to Greenberg, the series features Laura Prepon (That ’70’s Show), Tom Berenger, Warren Christie, Brad William Henke, Evan Jones, Jay Paulson, Slade Pearce, Geoff Stults (7th Heaven) and Odette Yustman.
Following a new episode of Grey’s Anatomy, October Road debuted on March 15, 2007 to great numbers. Despite mixed reviews, Road attracted 13.93 million viewers and came in at #9 for the week. The second episode lost 16% of its previous audience and about a half of lead-in Grey’s Anatomy’s viewers. Still, Road performed much better than Six Degrees or Men in Trees had in the same timeslot. You would think that ABC would be anxious to air the rest of the season’s episodes. You would be incorrect.
Like more and more new shows, October Road’s initial season is a short one, consisting of only six episodes. Rather than run all six of them to keep viewers hooked, ABC plans to air only four of them this season. If the show gets picked up for another year, the remaining two episodes will be broadcast at that time. ABC did the same thing to Grey’s Anatomy its first year.
You can view this stockpiling as either pretty good assurance that Road will return for season two or, that ABC execs don’t have faith in the series. The final decision will have a lot to do with how well episodes three and four perform. If Road’s audience continues to erode, it probably won’t be back. We’ll likely know by mid-May what ABC decides to do. Stay tuned! 
I am totally disappointed with ABC cutting October Road short. They do this all the time and I’m really getting tired of them introducing a GREAT show and then cutting it off. This is show that both me and my husband can relate to. Its our time to sit down and watch something together that we both like. It’s something for our age group and we can watch it when the kids go to sleep. I am going to be really pissed off if they cut the show permanently.
i wont to watch the rest they always take showes off that are good please bring it back
I really love october road you need to bring it back and we will make sure the ratings go up
I loved watching October Road after Grey’s. I was really bummed when the season ended. All my friend’s watched it too. We’re waiting to see what happens next, so please don’t cancel it!!!!!!
I am so upset about October Road not being on. They get you hooked and then stop. Please ring it back.
I am a movie person and not a fan of TV series. However, I too became a fan of October Road. Every episode was worth watching. Please do not cancel this show!
October Road Rocks!!!
Just heard that October Road has been picked up (YES!), but for “mid-season”. Will be hard to wait that looong to see what happens with Eddie & Janet (THE best storyline ever) and Phil & Pizza Girl. There is a character in this ensemble that anyone can identify with. And great music too. And it’s clean! Wise move ABC, thanks. (PS – Grey’s is just getting too dark and I’m tired of the Meredith bashing.)
Please do not cancel this wonderful show. As a woman in her mid-30’s it’s nice to watch a show that I can relate to. I kept looking for more of it on Thursday nights and was wondering what was going on….
PLEASE finish the story. I am totally hooked on this show and would like to know what happens next. It is an actual believable show about family dynamics. It is family friendly, which is amazing in today’s world. Please, Please……continue October Road!!!!!!!!!
I really love this show, I’m hooked. It is the best show that has been on in such a long time. Please Please bring it back on.
I love watching October Road and want it to STAY ON!!! I was just in panic this past Thursday wanting to know what happened, and now that I found out I want it to continue, ABC needs to open their eyes and keep this show going, it will be a big hit!
October Road is awesome.
love oct rd.can’t wait for more episodes.
Love October Road..Please bring it back.
I LOVE WATCHING OCTOBER ROAD. PLEASE GET IT BACK ON. I CAN’T WAIT TO SEE THE REST OF IT. I STAYED UP LATE EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT JUST TO WATCH IT. PLEASEEEEEE SHOW THE REST. I’M HOOKED!!!!!!