On Monday night, ABC aired what was promoted as the season finale of the dramatic series What About Brian. But as fans of the show know, the March 26th episode only marked the 19th episode of the season. If the series was given an order for 22 episodes and there are lots of storylines unresolved, where are the rest?
What About Brian debuted on ABC on April 16, 2006 with the first of five initial episodes. The series follows the story of Brian Davis (7th Heaven alumni Barry Watson) as a “third wheel” in a group of close-knit friends and couples. The series also stars Sarah Lancaster, Rosanna Arquette, Matthew Davis, Rick Gomez, Amanda Detmer, Jason George, Amanda Foreman, Tiffani Thiessen, and Jessica Szohr.
Following the initial season’s ratings, it seemed fairly certain that the series would not return for another. ABC surprised many by renewing the series with an initial order of 13 episodes for a second season for Fall 2007. When the show returned on October 9th, ABC seemed encouraged by its early second season performance. On November 10th, ABC increased the 13 episode order to a full 22.
So, with the March 26th episode only marking the 19th episode, some are wondering if this means that there are three episodes that haven’t been aired? In short, no. Shortly after ABC gave the additional episode order in November, the ratings dropped by about 20%. A network rep has confirmed to us that the episode order was trimmed back, though this was not officially announced. Losing three episodes likely made it difficult for the producers to end the season as they would have liked.
ABC has already announced that 11 of its series have been renewed for next year. What About Brian wasn’t one of them. With the drop in viewership and its shortened season, it’s unlikely that ABC has enough faith in the show to give it another chance.
We’ll probably know Brian’s fate by mid-May when the network announces its full Fall schedule. Until then, Brian viewers can take sollace in knowing that they’ve seen all of the episodes that were produced. Fans of other ABC shows like Big Day haven’t been as lucky. Stay tuned! 
I loved this show also. I agree with some of the other people. Why watch new shows you get interested in them and then they get cancelled. I really like all the new characters and the way the story line was going. I think, you should rethink this one.
It is so sad that good shows get cancelled, but they keep holding on to trash like the bachelor where woman act like dogs begging for a treat!
I’m so disappointed that this show has been cancelled. Please bring this show back! I wish another network would pick it up at least. Truly a good show 🙁
I agree with everyone. this is a great show. what a shame this will probably be replaced with yet another reality show.
I signed the petition. They announced today it’s gone. WE HAVE TO GET THIS SHOW BACK ON!
I think What About Brian has become a great show. I love the cast, and the new characters that weave in and out, it’s always new and fresh. Hopefully it can come back. I totally didn’t have time to watch it often, instead I had a Brian-fest one weekend and caught up online before the season finale. I believe many viewers don’t have time to enjoy most shows when it airs on t.v., but would love to if they could watch it any time. I bet a lot of people have become big fans of What About Brian from catching… Read more »
Thank you, Robin, for posting this Petition site…I’m putting it here again and encouraging everyone to go there. It doesn’t take long and if it might help, we need to try!! I miss it so much already!
http://www.petitiononline.com/fashh254/petition.html
if you think that crap “The Bachelor” has any legs, the executives are clueless…send this show back to the ABC line- up so that it can grow from current hooked-on followers….no more reality nonsense…i’ve had enough of it already!!!!!
Bring back the show What about Brian. Ratings probably dropped because it was on too late and because it aired one week then not the next and so forth! At least produce season one on dvd so fans can buy the episodes that aired!!!
Please bring What About Brian back my husband, 23 year old daughter and I love the show. Alot of her friends love it also. Please no more game shows or reality shows. Men In Trees another great show.
The great show i have a see on my long life.I want 3 season!!
I really hope that ‘What About Brian’ will be back on again…I absolutely love that show, please don’t cancel it! Seems like anytime I get interested in one, it won’t be long til it’s not on anymore, just like ‘In Case Of Emergency’. Maybe I should just stop watching tv.
The only tv show i watch is news. But i was hooked to ‘What About Brian’ when i saw it the first time. I made sure i see it at 10 pm on Mondays. Then it was replaced with a show that I dont even remember. I am a fan and please bring it back.
I love this show. It’s one of my favourite shows ever. I really hope ABC runs the third season.
Don’t cancel the show! It has a great cast with good chemistry. Alot of great storylines that can be developed. And I have to see Brian and that CUTE Laura get together! What about Brian! WHAT ABOUT LAURA!