As the WGA strike continues, it's not only Letterman and Leno who won't be getting paid. Many shows are already in hiatus or laying off staffers due to production shutdowns. Show fans are searching high and low trying to find out the status of their favorite shows. Search no more. I researched the web and have compiled the most complete list I can at this time to let you know where your favorite show stands.
Here's the latest list in alphabetical order:
30 Rock -- Ten episodes of 22 filmed, production shut down. Episode 7 expected on November 27.
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Back to You -- On hiatus.
Big Bang Theory -- On hiatus.
Big Shots -- Nine episodes completed out of 13.
Bionic Woman -- 9 of 13 episodes completed filming.
Bones -- 12 of 22 episodes in the can. Episode 9 will air Nov. 27.
Boston Legal -- 15 episodes completed out of 22.
Brothers and Sisters -- Six episodes left including this week.
Cane -- Entire 13 episode season filmed and expected to air.
Carpoolers -- Entire 13 episode season completed filming.
Cashmere Mafia -- Premiere moved to 2008.
Cavemen -- 12 of 13 season episode season completed filming.
Chuck -- Six completed episodes left.
The Colbert Report -- On hiatus, airing repeats.
Cold Case -- 10 of 24 episodes completed filming.
Criminal Minds -- Six more episodes completed, then ... 12 out of 22 eps filmed.
C.S.I. -- Ten out of 24 episodes filmed.
C.S.I.: Miami -- 13 out of 24 episodes filmed.
C.S.I.: New York -- 14 out of 24 episodes filmed.
The Daily Show with Jon Stewart -- On hiatus, running repeats.
Desperate Housewives -- 9th episode will air December 2, then on hiatus holding back the last show filmed.
Dirt -- Season expected to be truncated.
Dirty Sexy Money -- Six episodes left before zilch, 12 of the 13 episodes completed filming.
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Ellen DeGeneres -- New shows after a one-day hiatus.
Everybody Hates Chris -- Full 22 episode season completed and ready to air.
Family Guy -- Production shut down.
Ghost Whisperer -- 9 episodes out of 22 filmed.
Gossip Girl -- Six episodes to go before shutdown, 13 of 22 episodes completed.
Grey's Anatomy -- 11 of 22 episodes completed, production shut down.
Heroes -- Scripts written through the 11th episode which might serve as season finale December 3.
House -- Five or six completed episodes in can before none.
How I Met Your Mother -- On hiatus.
Jericho -- Seven episode season ready to air.
Jimmy Kimmel Live -- On hiatus, airing repeats.
Journeyman -- Entire 13 episode season filmed.
K-Ville -- 10 of 13 episodes completed, production shut down.
Late Show with David Letterman -- On hiatus, repeats expected throughout strike.
Law and Order: Special Victims Unit -- 14 of 22 episodes completed, production shut down.
Lost -- 8 of 16 episodes completed, still scheduled for a February premiere.
Medium -- Nine of 22 episodes completed filming.
Men in Trees -- 19 episodes filmed, some held back from last season.
My Name is Earl -- Season completed filming.
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NCIS -- Ten out of 24 episodes filmed.
The New Adventures of Old Christine -- Production shut down.
Nip/Tuck -- 14 episodes filmed, filming on next 8 postponed.
Numb3rs -- 12 out of 24 episodes filmed -- Nov. 23 marks episode 9.
The Office -- On hiatus after cast didn't show up to work. Two or three completed episodes left to air.
Prison Break -- On hiatus until January 14.
Private Practice -- Eleven episodes filmed, production shut down.
Rescue Me -- Production had been scheduled in 2008 for a 22 episode season, status in limbo.
Rules of Engagement -- On hiatus.
Samantha Who? -- Twelve episodes filmed out of 22-ep season.
Saturday Night Live -- On hiatus.
Scrubs -- 11 episodes shot, 12th worked non-WGA, brouhaha as NBC wants that to be finale and creator Bill Lawrence doesn't want to end early.
Shark -- 11 of 22 episodes completed filming.
The Simpsons -- Sitting pretty with 17 completed episodes to go.
Smallville -- 15 of 22 episodes completed.
South Park -- Not WGA, production continues.
Supernatural -- 11 episodes completed filming, five more scripts ready.
'Til Death -- On hiatus.
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno -- On hiatus, repeats expected throughout strike.
Two and A Half Men -- On hiatus as of November 26, production shut down.
Ugly Betty -- 13 out of 24 episodes filmed.
[ Sources for this list include AOL Television, Digital Spy, and TV Envy ]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
2-10-2008 @ 12:35AM
Ron Esposito said...
The "WGA" screwed up the "BEST", "TRUIEST" show on TV today;"24" I hope you jerks are happy!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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11-14-2007 @ 8:36PM
Diana said...
Friday Night Lights will be shooting until episode 15.
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11-14-2007 @ 8:48PM
Chester said...
"House -- Five or six completed episodes in can before none."
That makes no sense to me.
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11-14-2007 @ 8:53PM
Manda said...
vwat' about life? xD
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11-14-2007 @ 9:02PM
Goats said...
Wait, My Name is Earl is finished filming for the entire season? Is this true, or a typo?
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11-14-2007 @ 9:08PM
Goats said...
Oh, also, according to pretty much everywhere else, The Office only has one episode left.
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11-14-2007 @ 9:09PM
Isabelle Carreau said...
The following info is based on casting information:
Back to You: 10 episodes written.
Dirt: Around 5 episodes written. Probably had time to wrap up 3.
Heroes: They started casting for episode 13 but that doesn't mean the script was completed. No episodes were shot beyond 11.
How I Met Your Mother: Shot episode 3.10. Script for 3.11 is in but I doubt they completed production.
Las Vegas: Should have completed episode 5.18. 5.19 script was completed but it's unknown if they shot it.
NCIS: They actually have 11 episodes written and started casting that 11th episode. It's unknown if they'll actually shoot it.
Notes from the Underbelly: 8 episodes at least written and more than likely completed.
Prison Break: 13 episodes completed, which means we will get 5 when the series returns in January.
Smallville: 15 episodes completed soon.
ER: 12 episodes should be completed.
Ghost Whisperer: 12 episodes written.
October Road: at least 12 written. They started casting episode 12 so maybe they'll complete it.
Psych: All episode 2 remaining episodes were completed so that season won't be affected.
Pushing Daisies: 9 episodes completed. The final episode can serve as season finale.
Reaper: Around 12 episodes written.
Shark: 12 episodes written, casting started for 12th episode.
The Shield: Complete final season in the can.
The Unit: 10 episodes completed. Maybe an 11th.
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11-14-2007 @ 9:15PM
Isabelle Carreau said...
Some I forgot:
Aliens in America: 9 written. At least 7 completed.
Greek: They are currently casting episode 1.18.
Kyle XY: Looks like the remainder of the current episode was completed before the strike.
Life: They are currently casting for episode 11.
Moonlight: They are currently casting for episode 11.
My Name Is Earl: About 12 episodes written.
Womens' Murder Club: They are currently casting for episode 10.
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11-14-2007 @ 9:19PM
Josh said...
Regarding Earl, I've read that they finished for the season, but elsewhere I've read simply that 13 episodes are finished. I believe one thing I read implied there were only ever supposed to be 13 eps this season but I feel like if the season order had really been dramatically decreased I'd have read about it back when the third season renewal happened in the first place. I think more detective work is needed on that one.
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11-14-2007 @ 9:41PM
Isabelle Carreau said...
According to The Futon Critic, NBC supposedly ordered 25 episodes of Earl:
http://www.thefutoncritic.com/showatch.aspx?id=my_name_is_earl&view=listings
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11-14-2007 @ 9:59PM
Eric said...
For House, I'd say that it means 5 or 6 more, considering we've already seen at least 5.
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11-14-2007 @ 10:08PM
Brent said...
I compiled a fairly comprehensive list Monday that includes almost all of the shows along with how many episodes remain (as of Monday 11/12) if anyone is interested.
http://brentevans.blogspot.com/2007/11/writers-strike-update-ultimate-guide-to.html
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11-14-2007 @ 10:55PM
OClvl3 said...
It makes me happy to know that the people over at South Park aren't part of the union.
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11-14-2007 @ 11:31PM
Akbar Fazil said...
Rumor has it Battlestar Galactica has 8 episodes (20 total seaso) filmed with 7 more written. None of this has been verified from what I have seen.
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11-15-2007 @ 12:01AM
Oreo said...
Akbar, you are very wrong. They recently filmed the 10th episode, so the first half season is in the bag. Moore said that he was going to direct the 11th episode, a week or so ago, but obviously now that's not happening and he makes it seem that production is shut down.
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11-15-2007 @ 1:12AM
Jeff N. said...
What about the Original Law & Order, which has yet to premiere on NBC this year? Have they got any episodes in the can?
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11-15-2007 @ 4:58AM
Ben said...
As long as south park isnt part of the WGA, I couldnt care less about any other show. Let them all sit on the curb, while i watch the best and soon to be only new show on TV!! South Park, WooHoo!!
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11-15-2007 @ 6:41AM
Paul said...
Um, South Park's season closer aired last night, so don't get too excited
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11-15-2007 @ 8:01AM
grumpyoldman said...
With all these shows soon to be dropping like flies, hopefully they'll let October Road run all the way through. And I hope it's a hard candy Christmas for the writers.
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11-15-2007 @ 10:27AM
Jeff said...
TV Guide has a page that they are updating often with how many episodes are left:
http://community.tvguide.com/blog-entry/TVGuide-Editors-Blog/Ausiello-Report/Updated-Strike-Chart/800026937
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