ABC decided to use the expected end of the writers' strike to announce the renewal of nine shows for the 2008-09 season. The list of returning series are mostly those you'd expect to see: Grey's Anatomy, Brothers & Sisters, Desperate Housewives, Ugly Betty, and Lost are the veteran shows on the list, joined by rookie shows Pushing Daisies, Samantha Who?, Private Practice and Dirty Sexy Money. Unchanged is the speculation that most of the newer shows won't have a spring return, as ABC will hold them for a more publicized fall re-launch.The only show on the above list that I'm surprised got such an early commitment to a second season was Dirty Sexy Money. The other shows got either decent ratings or enough buzz to keep them on the air post-strike, but DSM was flying under the radar for most of the time it was on. I guess the demographics were strong enough for ABC to give the show another shot. Still up in the air, by the way, is the fate of the less-well-received shows on the ABC schedule. So, for the two of you who are missing the hell out of Cavemen, you'll just have to wait.
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2-11-2008 @ 5:49PM
khamel said...
they already have 3 episodes in the can for DSM and since it doesnt look like it will air this year, i figured it was coming back. its a fun show, not a great show, and im glad its back.
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2-11-2008 @ 10:32PM
Frisky070802 said...
I second the vote for DSM but for me it *is* a "great show"... one of my favorites this year!
2-11-2008 @ 5:57PM
Oreo said...
Dirty Sexy Money got picked up but Boston Legal didn't?!?!
Where is Boston Legal!!!!
Fuck you ABC!
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2-11-2008 @ 6:12PM
Joel Keller said...
Oreo, there's been no word on the other shows. I can't see any reason why BL *wouldn't* be renewed.
2-11-2008 @ 6:33PM
Oreo said...
I can think of a few reasons. ABC hates Boston Legal, they never show a single ad for it, it's not even online in their viewing area.
And they list 9 shows, most were common sense, but none of them are Boston Legal? Dirty Sexy Money is on the list but Boston Legal isn't, this is how ABC treats the show and it wouldn't shock me if it were canceled.
2-11-2008 @ 5:58PM
TvLover said...
Didn't they already renew BL?
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2-11-2008 @ 7:13PM
tv junkie said...
Beside Pushing Daisies, the rest of the shows are all produced by ABC Studios, so maybe that's the reason for the quick pickups. Other shows that are not produced in-house (such as 20th Century Fox's Boston Legal) usually don't get renew this early. Last year BL was renewed pretty late, so I'm sure it'll be back (if the ratings don't suck too much.)
Not a big surprise to see Dirty Sexy Money being renewed though, the show has consistent rating and a good critical buzz, also it fits really well with rest of ABC's shows. Boston Legal, however, has aged quiet a bit this season, and i still get why they changed the cast so much this year (bring back Julie Bowen and drop Saffron Burrows!)
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2-11-2008 @ 7:25PM
david_trammell said...
If Men In Trees isn't renewed my girlfriend is going to be PISSED!
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2-11-2008 @ 10:33PM
Brent McKee said...
Given the way that ABC has treated "Men in Trees" this season, I'm surprised your girlfriend isn't already pissed. They've treated that show shamefully.
2-11-2008 @ 7:32PM
Carissa said...
Fingers crossed for October Road. Bastards have me hooked. But I am happy for Dirty Sexy Money, another noi brain show that just entertains me. :-)
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2-11-2008 @ 8:52PM
Carissa said...
Apparently I need more brain power than I am receiving on these shows...stupid typo - sorry! :-)
2-11-2008 @ 10:53PM
Joe Brooks said...
I love October Road - wish it would be renewed already - at least or another 13 episode season. They need to resolve the paternity of Sam before they hang up the boots.
2-11-2008 @ 9:06PM
tozmervo said...
WOOO! Go Pushing Daisies, go!
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2-11-2008 @ 9:06PM
Jimmy said...
Glad to Pushing Daisies and Dirty Sexy Money. DSM may have flown under the radar, but it has a lot of potential and I really enjoyed watching this crazy family. I'm also worried about Boston Legal, but let's face it, BL has not been that great this season, and it's never been a favorite of ABC.
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2-21-2008 @ 11:35PM
R said...
I'd rather see Boston Legal. It's a blast to watch, it always makes me laugh. It's a show that makes you think too and we need more shows like that. You can't always have dumb ass shows on ABC with T & A...
2-11-2008 @ 10:18PM
jordancda said...
I am thrilled that Pushing Daisies and Dirty Sexy Money are coming back. Easily my two favorite new shows this season. Third would be Chuck, I suppose. I really love Dirty Sexy Money though. I sort of caught the pilot by accident and watched every episode since.
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2-11-2008 @ 11:44PM
Steve Ungrey said...
OK. One show is not on this list and it doesn't make sense.
ABC, what about Women's Murder Club?
You've got the #1 rated show on Fridays at 9 in its timeslot. It has been every week it aired. It gets better OVERALL numbers than Moonlight and Friday Night Lights. And you're thinking of CANCELING?
Memo to ABC: YOU ARE NOT GOING TO GET THE DEMOS ON FRIDAY NIGHT. People 18-49 are mostly out with friends or family and may be taping shows for watching later on.
Any fan of WMC, how's about we send Hershey's Kisses to ABC?
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2-12-2008 @ 12:52AM
Oreo said...
Women's Murder Club is doing well, the reason that hasn't been picked up is because they are going to make more episodes of it this season. A lot of the shows they picked up are just going to go straight to the next season I think. So ABC wants to see how the post strike episodes do before picking it up.
2-12-2008 @ 12:05AM
S.P. Gass said...
My wife will be happy when they make a new Desperate Housewives. Just curious... do you watch over cable, satellite, or over-air tv? Seems like all the hit shows are broadcast for free, yet people pay for satellite or cable... what gives? http://lowtechtimes.com/2008/02/11/cablesatellite-vs-free-tv/
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2-12-2008 @ 10:24AM
tcc3 said...
Tv reception is spotty and unreliable in many areas.
Cable also brings many specialized channels that would never survive mainstream like Discovery and Sci fi.
And it wasn't too long ago the cable networks were kicking ass quality wise compared to the broadcast nets.
Monk, Psych, BSG, Eureka, Mythbusters, South Park, Dexter, The Sopranos are just a few of the recent reasons people enjoy their cable subscriptions.