There’s a bit of good news for fans of Red Band Society. Though the show hasn’t been officially cancelled yet, the series performed very poorly in the ratings, didn’t get a full season order, and was dropped from the schedule last month. Essentially, the series is done.
On the positive side, it looks like FOX plans to release the remaining three unaired episodes. A new episode will air on Saturday, January 31st. No further information has been released thus far.
A dramedy, Red Band Society revolves around the young patients and caretakers of the pediatric ward of the renowned Ocean Park Hospital in Los Angeles. The cast includes Octavia Spencer, Dave Annable, Griffin Gluck, Nolan Sotillo, Charlie Rowe, Astro, Zoe Levin, Ciara Bravo, Mandy Moore, and Rebecca Rittenhouse.
UPDATED: Here are FOX’s press notes with episode descriptions:
SATURDAY, JANUARY 31
[EDITOR’S NOTE 1: An audio description for tonight’s episode of RED BAND SOCIETY is available on the SAF Audio Channel.]
[EDITOR’S NOTE 2: SLEEPY HOLLOW is preempted tonight.]
–“RED BAND SOCIETY” – (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) CC-HDTV 720p-Dolby Digital 5.1 A BETRAYAL, A FIGHT FOR FREEDOM AND A LOST BATTLE ON AN ALL-NEW “RED BAND SOCIETY” SATURDAY, JANUARY 31, ON FOX
Someone’s unexpected return reveals a betrayal, while another “red bander” fights for freedom. Then, a battle is lost in the all-new “The Guilted Age” episode of RED BAND SOCIETY airing Saturday, Jan. 31 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (RBS-111) (TV-14 D, L, S)
Cast: Octavia Spencer as Nurse Jackson, Griffin Gluck as Charlie, Zoe Levin as Kara, Dave Annable as Dr. McAndrew, Rebecca Rittenhouse as Nurse Dobler, Charlie Rowe as Leo, Brian Bradley as Dash, Ciara Bravo as Emma, Nolan Sotillo as Jordi
Guest Cast: Thomas Ian Nicholas as Nick, Susan Park as Mandy, Mandy Moore as Dr. Erin Grace, Daren Kagasoff as Hunter Cole, Adrian Lester as Dr. Naday, Jes Macallan as Ashley Cole.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7
[EDITOR’S NOTE 1: An audio description for tonight’s episode of RED BAND SOCIETY is available on the SAF Audio Channel.]
[EDITOR’S NOTE 2: BACKSTROM and SLEEPY HOLLOW are preempted tonight.]
**TWO-HOUR SEASON FINALE**–“RED BAND SOCIETY” – (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) CC-HDTV 720p-Dolby Digital 5.1
NEW HOPE, DEADLY LOVE AND FACING FEARS ON THE TWO-HOUR SEASON FINALE OF “RED BAND SOCIETY” SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7, ON FOX
The group copes with the loss of one of their own, which results in new hope for one of them. Love is in the air as Nurse Jackson and Dr. Naday take things to a new level, however Dash’s love interest could cost him his life. Shocking news leads to new hope and Emma and Kara start facing their family issues in the all-new “We’ll Always Have Paris/Waiting For Superman” special two-hour Season Finale of RED BAND SOCIETY airing Saturday, Feb. 7 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (RBS-112/113) (TV-14 D, L, S)
Cast: Octavia Spencer as Nurse Jackson, Griffin Gluck as Charlie, Zoe Levin as Kara, Dave Annable as Dr. McAndrew, Rebecca Rittenhouse as Nurse Dobler, Charlie Rowe as Leo, Brian Bradley as Dash, Ciara Bravo as Emma, Nolan Sotillo as Jordi
Guest Cast: Wilson Cruz as Kenji Gomez-Rejon, Mandy Moore as Dr. Erin Grace, Thomas Ian Nicholas as Nick, Daren Kagasoff as Hunter Cole, Adrian Lester as Dr. Naday, Jes Macallan as Ashley Cole, Andrea Parker as Sarah Souders, Jessica Lu as Mae, Susie Spear as Dr. Morrison, David Peters as the Anesthesiologist, Lacy Kell Camp as Lindsay Cole, Bertila Damas as Alma Quintana Leon, Robert Treveiler as Dr. Parker, Rebecca McFarland as Sylvia, John Allen Nelson as Jon Chota, Marin Hinkle as Caroline Chota, Joe Knezevich as Dr. Jefferies, Claire Wineland as Claire and Jason Ensler as Doctor.
What do you think? Will you be tuning in to watch the final three episodes of Red Band Society?
I can’t believe this awesome show is canceled this is one of the best shows. I am so tired of good shows trashed and senseless shows are still on.
When I first started seeing the previews for this show in September, I thought, “that looks like a show I would like to watch”, and we have been watching it. There are too many shows still on which I think are long past their run time, and don’t tell me because of high ratings. Why couldn’t Fox give this show a longer chance? Were they going to go broke if they continued filming it? Realistic or not, it was great to watch a show of teenagers interacting with real care for each other.
This is only one of three new shows I was excited about this year. Bad Judge is gone, yet it’s numbers increased with time. Just give this show time to click! It was in a bad time slot, and I saw no commercials or ads for this show. I described it as Glee, in a hospital, without singing. And that’s what it is pretty much. These kids have earned place in my heart. if they can’t continue, please – write a book that tells the ending for these guys. You have my name and email address. i swear I will… Read more »
That being said – Glee took a while to find an audience. So did Seinfeld. Two major moneymakers! Come on – have a heart. I am attached to these kids and need resolution.
this show shouldn’t be canceled. im a 17 year old girl, a senior in high school who has been hospitalized with depression and extreme anxiety disorder, not a physical illness but I still relate to these characters. of course some of it isn’t realistic but that’s what’s so hopeful and inspiring! watching this show puts a smile on my face and calms me down and allows me an escape for a few minutes at a time. the relationships embedded in the show are so truly amazing and something that everyone hopes for despite the location. it doesn’t matter that this… Read more »
I can’t believe fox would cancel the best show in years!!! Does everything have to be reality Shows, cop shows , stupid adult cartoons shows, just plain dark shows with no substance caring family shows!!!!! This was a heart felt show my husband, 22 year old daughter and my self looked so forward to watching , which then lead to lengthy discussions after , which in this day and age in a family is not easy. I’m truly shocked and disappointed in fox, but can’t believe the other networks not picking it up, kind of the same them stoping parenthood… Read more »
Why do stations cancel the best shows! This show is fantastic. As a mom, its something I would have wanted my kids to watch when they are young.
Please, please don’t stop the show. I literally cried when I found out it was being cancelled. This show is everything to me. It is honestly the only reason I wake up in the morning. Red Band Society is my motivation. Leo taught me to have courage, Dash taught me to stand up for myself, Jordi taught me to stay positive, Charlie taught me to be unpredictable, Kara taught me to be fierce, and Emma taught me to stay strong. Please… This show is everything to me. I don’t know what I would do without it.
The networks don’t understand how quickly these characters become like family to us. Or how we relate to what they’re going through. it’s like tell someone, “Oh, you kid may or may not make it – but we’ll never let you know the end result.” Come one Let’s fight this hard, Jordan! This was one of maybe three new shows this year that i really became attached to. The other two were canceled while the rest go on. What, don’t our opinions count?
Please don’t cancel this show! My daughter and I watch this together. There is not much on tv that appeals to both of us. Maybe a different time slot or day would have been better.
I will watch these remaining episodes and I am sad the show was canceled! It was finally a GREAT show in a Long time!
It is just a shame that a well done show like this is being cancelled and we are still forced endure sleepy hollow and even worse Gotham
This is one of the only shows on tv not filled with violence and is actually hopeful.
Honestly this show is amazing but I do understand its low ratings. None of these kids look sick or diseased making it so unrealistic . I wish they could keep the show but just have a better cast. The anorexic girl is average sized, a cancer patient has a full head of hair and never looks sick, a heart patient runs around getting into trouble, I mean this isn’t like real life it’s so fake. This show makes living in a hospital seam glamorous but in reality, it’s a horrible and tragic thing to go through.
Actually, just because someone has anorexia doesn’t mean they “look anorexic” and Ciara Bravo (“the anorexic girl”) lost a ton of weight for the show and is actually really skinny, I mean really check your “average-size” listings. Contrary to popular belief not all cancer patients lose their hair. Just because you have cancer, doesn’t mean you have no hair. Chemo therapy on the other hand may make you lose your hair. And as for the “heart patient” Cara, it’s pretty understandable given what her character was going through that she would get in so much trouble all the time. Although… Read more »
I just love this show. It is well done, each story line in increasing and you find yourself truly caring for the characters. The performance of Octavia Spenser is excellent. Her empathy and dedication to her job is so real.
Please keep the show on!
I love this show , onee of the best on tv , as a nurse I find it so realistic what these doctors , nurses go thru and feel and a remarkable way the actors are portraying the patients , I will watch the two hour show and hope it is not the finale , so many ridiculous shows on and this is a fantastic show !
WTF is wrong with you Fox and TV networks in general?! Great shows such as this one are being cancelled all the time and the piece of sh*t shows are kept on, seriously??!! Why is this? I am a huge fan of RBS and I cannot believe this is happening! I really thought this show would have good ratings, so sad it doesn’t. Listen up Fox, you need to continue this show regardless! C’mon people tell the network how you feel!
I’m 36 and actually haven’t missed an episode. Now maybe I’m too old for FOX to consider my vote, but I really do think this is a FOX FAIL TO CANCEL! !! There’s no other show like it and I actually looked forward to each new week and so did my son who is 11!!! Great cast and NOT ONE DISAPPOINTING EPISODE! !! Sooooo yah, this sucks! !!
I am so upset. I have been following the show since the beginning and was just saying the other day to my friends that this was a great show and that they need to watch it. Now I find out it’s being canceled??? Someone put it perfectly before…..BIG fail FOX!!!!