Fans of NBC's Medium and Friday Night Lights should be happy to learn that the network has ordered six more scripts of each series. This will allow The Powers That Be at NBC to see what both series would have in store if they were granted a fourth and a second season respectively. What that means for both shows is that the writers and creators need to discuss plans for the characters and write six new episodes. Then, they will submit those to the network for review. With the new scripts in hand (as well as ratings of the 2006-2007 TV season), NBC will be able to decide if they will keep both shows next season or not.
Fans need to be aware that if the series are not picked up, those episodes will not be produced. If the series are renewed, those six episodes will more than likely be part of the 2007-08 season and air either as is or with a few tweaks.
Though this doesn't mean the series will be renewed, it shows that NBC has faith in both of them and that they will likely return.
Both series air Wednesday nights on NBC.
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4-11-2007 @ 11:19AM
Bill said...
Not the overwhelming show of support I was hoping for, but it sure beats cancellation!
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4-11-2007 @ 4:05PM
lwinlc said...
Friday Night Lights is my favorite show of the week. Lots of good stuff to hold the interest. Please do not cancel it. How does one go about letting NBC know how I feel?????
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4-11-2007 @ 3:25PM
Isabelle Carreau said...
lwinlc: A good way to let NBC know how you feel is by watching the show live (not later) and have all your US friends and family members tune in so ratings pick up in the final episodes of this season.
You can also send NBC feedback by using their feedback form at the bottom of http://www.nbc.com
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4-11-2007 @ 3:56PM
sma said...
do the producers have the option to shop the show to a different network if NBC chooses not to renew?
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4-14-2007 @ 2:36AM
pam said...
I'm not a big nbc fan,but i watch friday night lights every week.this show really catchs what its like to grow up,and be a teen in small town America.I'm responable for a teenager and i think this show is good for young teens to see,because it lets them know they are not the only ones facing todays troubles.plus it brings back memorys of my youth.I really hope nbc brings Friday night lights back.The show still has so much more to tell.
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4-12-2007 @ 12:51PM
dadel said...
I love Griday Night Lights.............I certain;y hope it comes back as I feel this is one of the best programs on TV. The characters are so well written and the acting is superb.
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4-13-2007 @ 11:16AM
Cherie said...
I love Fri night Lights, so real and really captures life with teens. It is not about the football, its about life. I hope it is renewed. It is the best show on TV period.
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4-19-2007 @ 7:56PM
leslie said...
Friday Night Lights is an excellent show. The acting is terrific. I hope NBC has the sense not to cancel it. There are a lot of shows out there that should be canceled, and I hope Friday Night Lights isn't one of them
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