TV Squad http://www.tvsquad.com TV Squad http://www.tvsquad.com/media/feedlogo.gif TV Squad http://www.tvsquad.com en-us Copyright 2009 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/Nip/Tuck makes its final cut as FX drama wraps shootinghttp://www.tvsquad.com/2009/06/22/nip-tuck-makes-its-final-cut-as-fx-drama-wraps-shooting/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/06/22/nip-tuck-makes-its-final-cut-as-fx-drama-wraps-shooting/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/06/22/nip-tuck-makes-its-final-cut-as-fx-drama-wraps-shooting/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

Julian McMahon and Dylan Walsh star in FX's 'Nip/Tuck.'Not even the marvels of plastic surgery could save what's become, believe it or not, one of cable TV's oldest dramas - Nip/Tuck.

The wildly successful medical drama starring Julian McMahon and Dylan Walsh as plastic surgeons wrapped production on its series finale (and 100th episode) last week and according to The LA Times, it was a quiet day.

Why the lack of fanfare typically associated with the end of such a popular show? Simple - the finale likely won't air until 2011, around two years from now.

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]]>100th episodeDylan WalshFXJulian McMahonNipTuckproduction wrappedseries finaleJonathan ToomeyMon, 22 Jun 2009 13:38:00 ESTPrimeval canceledhttp://www.tvsquad.com/2009/06/16/primeval-canceled/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/06/16/primeval-canceled/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/06/16/primeval-canceled/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

Primeval

Looks like even a successful show can be canceled after a few years. ITV's Primeval (shown on BBC America on Saturday nights and on The Sci-Fi Channel) has been canceled after three seasons. The show was actually successful and well-liked and there's going to be a big-screen version too (and probably a U.S. version), but it was too expensive to produce.

Are you going to miss this show, or was three seasons enough?

 

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]]>bbc americaitvmonstersprimevalprimeval canceledspecial effectsBob SassoneTue, 16 Jun 2009 16:29:00 ESTIt looks like Earl has checked off his last list item after allhttp://www.tvsquad.com/2009/06/12/it-looks-like-earl-has-checked-off-his-last-list-item-after-all/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/06/12/it-looks-like-earl-has-checked-off-his-last-list-item-after-all/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/06/12/it-looks-like-earl-has-checked-off-his-last-list-item-after-all/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Earl castIf any of you Hickey fans were hoping that the show might live on in cable, it's time for me to shatter all your hopes and dreams like that first girl who told you you just weren't all that. The truth hurts. It looks like the producers couldn't make the numbers work, so new episodes of My Name Is Earl won't be coming to TBS after all. I'm of mixed feelings about this now. I really enjoyed the show for the most part, but now that I have some distance from it, I don't think I'll be too shattered if it's gone.

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]]>canceledearl hickeyEarlHickeyeddie steeplesEddieSteeplesethan supleeEthanSupleejaime pressleyJaimePressleyjason leeJasonLeemy name is earlMyNameIsEarlnadine valezquezNadineValezqueznbctbsJason HughesFri, 12 Jun 2009 08:13:00 ESTTBS might save My Name is Earlhttp://www.tvsquad.com/2009/06/09/tbs-might-save-my-name-is-earl/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/06/09/tbs-might-save-my-name-is-earl/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/06/09/tbs-might-save-my-name-is-earl/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

nbc tbs my name is earlUsually, TBS and I don't agree on what's funny. Sure, we both like Seinfeld, but who doesn't like Seinfeld? Normally, I stay away from the network's aggressive slate of not-so-groundbreaking sitcom pap like The Bill Engvall Show and Tyler Perry's House of Pain. But now I'm happy to hear that - instead of developing another show around another unfunny family-friendly comedian - TBS is in talks to pick up My Name is Earl for 13 new episodes.

NBC unceremoniously canceled Earl a few weeks ago when it announced its new fall season during its Upfront presentation. TBS already has Earl repeats lined up for the fall, as part of a deal with the show's producer, 20th Century Fox, but it's still unclear if the network will be able to produce new episodes of the show on a basic cable budget.

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]]>my name is earlMyNameIsEarlnbctbsMike MoodyTue, 09 Jun 2009 10:17:00 ESTA&E cancels The Beasthttp://www.tvsquad.com/2009/06/04/aande-cancels-the-beast/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/06/04/aande-cancels-the-beast/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/06/04/aande-cancels-the-beast/#commentsFiled under: , ,

patrick swayze the beast
Though it probably comes as no big surprise, sources are saying that the Patrick Swayze drama about a rogue FBI agent, The Beast, won't be returning for a second season. While A&E has told Variety that no official decision has been made, word is that episode 13, which aired at the end of April, will be the series' last.

I've been watching I'm a Celebrity: Get Me Out of Here!, which is a terrible revelation to make about myself, but in the three hours of my life that show has taken from me, I've come to a few conclusions: 1. My life needs more meaning, and 2. Lou Diamond Phillips is kind of a bad-ass.

I bring this up because apparently, there had been talks of The Beast continuing with someone other than Patrick Swayze in the lead in case Swayze's poor health prevented him from continuing on the show. Phillips recently guest-starred on the series, and I would love to see him on television (in a situation in which he wasn't getting eaten by rats).

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]]>a and eAAndEaeheidi prattHeidiPrattim a celebrity get me out of hereImACelebrityGetMeOutOfHerelou diamond phillipsLouDiamondPhillipspatrick swayzePatrickSwayzespencer prattSpencerPrattthe beastthe beast canceledTheBeastTheBeastCanceledvarietyKona GallagherThu, 04 Jun 2009 14:05:00 ESTIt was time for Without A Trace to endhttp://www.tvsquad.com/2009/05/22/it-was-time-for-without-a-trace-to-end/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/05/22/it-was-time-for-without-a-trace-to-end/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/05/22/it-was-time-for-without-a-trace-to-end/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

LaPaglia Without A TraceWhen the news about Without A Trace ending its run was made official at the CBS Upfront this past week, I wasn't shocked. Rumor had it that either Without A Trace or Cold Case would be dropped, and Cold Case might have tipped the scales in its favor with a strong showing with its two-part season finale. But as much as I liked Without A Trace, I'm not really sorry that it's calling it a day.

Seven years is a darn good run for a TV show. In fact, if it had been a British series, it might have ended after 30 episodes - unless you're talking Coronation Street which is a freak of TV.

But here's the thing about Without A Trace, it's been a solid show with a strong set of characters who've had a chance to shine as much as possible within the confines of a procedural. Anthony LaPaglia as Jack Malone was terrific. The high point in many an episode for me was when Jack lost it and got in someone's face. His personal life was generally a mess, so LaPaglia had lots of chances to show the troubled side of his character.

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]]>Anthony LaPagliaAnthonyLapagliaCBSCBS UpfrontCbsUpfrontEric CloseEricCloseJack MaloneJackMaloneMarianne Jean-BaptisteMarianneJean-baptistePoppy MontgomeryPoppyMontgomeryRoselyn SanchezRoselynSanchezseven year runSevenYearRunWithout A TraceWithoutATraceAllison WaldmanFri, 22 May 2009 16:29:00 ESTMy eulogy for According to Jimhttp://www.tvsquad.com/2009/05/20/my-eulogy-for-according-to-jim/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/05/20/my-eulogy-for-according-to-jim/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/05/20/my-eulogy-for-according-to-jim/#commentsFiled under: , ,

According to JimThis will be the last season of According to Jim, and I will miss it. Not because I liked the show, or even watched the show (I did see one episode while waiting on line at UPS and then decided to never watch it again), but because According to Jim has been the target of all my jokes about the lack of quality network television for virtually as long as its been on the air.

If you care about such things, then spoilers follow about the series finale.

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]]>ABCAccording to JimAccordingToJimJim BelushiJimBelushiBrad TrechakWed, 20 May 2009 15:01:00 ESTCBS picks up Medium, insults NBChttp://www.tvsquad.com/2009/05/19/cbs-picks-up-medium-insults-nbc/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/05/19/cbs-picks-up-medium-insults-nbc/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/05/19/cbs-picks-up-medium-insults-nbc/#commentsFiled under: , , , , ,

MediumWell, this is a rather interesting development, and a good one for fans of NBC's Medium: CBS has picked up the show after NBC canceled it.

You don't often see that happening, but it's been happening more and more lately (and this upfront week is crazy in general, with lots of renewals for shows we all thought were pretty much dead). CBS didn't just pick up the show, they got in a few digs at NBC too. CBS Television Studios produces Medium, and they say that "NBC's cancellation of Medium is inexplicable to us," and went on to point out that "the ratings don't lie. Medium outperforms many of NBC's renewed shows." They also talk about how NBC scheduled the show inconsistently.

No word yet on what exactly CBS will do with the show. Perhaps pairing it with Ghost Whisperer on Friday nights? (Note: CBS will not, however, pick up Knight Rider. Sorry, fans!)

 

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]]>abccbsfall showsmediumpatricia arquetteBob SassoneTue, 19 May 2009 16:27:00 ESTThe Upfronts: ABChttp://www.tvsquad.com/2009/05/19/the-upfronts-abc/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/05/19/the-upfronts-abc/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/05/19/the-upfronts-abc/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

ABC logoYesterday, we gave you a preview of ABC's upcoming fall comedies and dramas. Today, we got the official lowdown on the network's 2009-2010 schedule during its upfront presentation.

As expected, the network picked up a number of new shows and stuck with some of its most solid performers.

Returning: Lost (Update: Lost will be back, but exactly where and on what night has not been determined.), Castle, Scrubs, Better Off Ted, Grey's Anatomy, Private Practice, Ugly Betty, Dancing With the Stars, 20/20, Supernanny, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, Desperate Housewives, Brothers & Sisters, The Bachelor. Wife Swap, True Beauty, America's Funniest Home Videos

Gone: Samantha Who?, Cupid, The Unusuals, In the Motherhood, According to Jim

New: Cougar Town, Hank, The Middle, Modern Family, Flash Forward, Eastwick, Shark Tank, The Forgotten

New for Mid-Season: V, Happy Town, The Deep End

Watch this space for more details on the new shows and comments from ABC execs...

More on the schedule, comments and some details on the new shows after the jump.

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]]>abcfeaturedsteve mcphersonSteveMcphersonupfrontsMike MoodyTue, 19 May 2009 08:33:00 ESTGoodbye to The Unusualshttp://www.tvsquad.com/2009/05/18/goodbye-to-the-unusuals/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/05/18/goodbye-to-the-unusuals/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/05/18/goodbye-to-the-unusuals/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

The UnusualsThe last few days have seen a ton of rather surprising renewals. Just when you thought Dollhouse, Castle, Chuck, Scrubs, and Better Off Ted were dead, they get renewals for another season. But that's not going to happen to another show with a following, The Unusuals.

The news won't come officially until ABC's upfront later tomorrow, but creator Noah Hawley says on his Twitter page that the show will not be back next season, and that the final four episodes will start airing on May 27.

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]]>abcadam goldbergcanceled showsthe unusualsBob SassoneMon, 18 May 2009 08:03:00 ESTThe Sarah Connor Chronicles is terminated - for real this timehttp://www.tvsquad.com/2009/05/18/the-sarah-connor-chronicles-is-terminated-for-real-this-time/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/05/18/the-sarah-connor-chronicles-is-terminated-for-real-this-time/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/05/18/the-sarah-connor-chronicles-is-terminated-for-real-this-time/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Sarah Connor Chronicles canceled
How many times have we Internet bloggos reported the cancellation of Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles?

It seems like the series was killed and resurrected a dozen times during its second season. At this point, it's hard to believe Entertainment Weekly's Michael Ausiello who is telling us that the show is dead and will not rise again no matter how much its fans kick and scream. But it looks like Fox has officially canceled TSCC.

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]]>canceledfoxterminatorthe sarah connor chroniclesTheSarahConnorChroniclesMike MoodyMon, 18 May 2009 02:30:00 ESTPrison Break: Rate of Exchange / Killing Your Number (series finale)http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/05/15/prison-break-rate-of-exchange-killing-your-number-series-finale/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/05/15/prison-break-rate-of-exchange-killing-your-number-series-finale/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/05/15/prison-break-rate-of-exchange-killing-your-number-series-finale/#commentsFiled under: , , , , ,

Michael (Wentworth Miller, R) dreams of a happily-ever-after with Sara (Sarah Wayne Callies, L) in the PRISON BREAK series finale.
(S04E21/S04E22) "I don't want to run anymore." - Michael

I'm happy that Prison Break is over. I've been a fan since the beginning, and even though it tested your threshold for absurd and ridiculous TV moments on more than one occasion, Prison Break was still one helluva ride. While part of me wishes that it had gone out on a creative high after maybe a season or two, I still appreciate what Paul Scheuring, Matt Olmstead, and Co. tried to do in season three and on some level, I even respect what went down here in the final season - arguably the drama's worst. That being said, tonight's two-hour finale offered some solid closure while wrapping up most everyone's story in ways that actually felt believable.

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]]>Amaury NolascoBarbara Eve HarrisC-NoteChris FrancoCristina ScofieldDanay GarciaDominic PurcellDon SelfDr. Sara TancrediFelicia LangFOXGretchenJodi Lyn OKeefeKathleen QuinlanKilling Your NumberLincoln BurrowsMahoneMichael RapaportMichael ScofieldPaul AdelsteinPaul KellermanPrison BreakRate of ExchangeRobert KnepperRockmund DunbarS04E21S04E22Sarah Wayne CalliesScyllaseries finaleSofia LugoSucreT-BagThe CompanyWentworth MillerWilliam FichtnerWilliam MapotherJonathan ToomeyFri, 15 May 2009 22:00:00 ESTReaper refuses to abandon all hopehttp://www.tvsquad.com/2009/05/14/reaper-refuses-to-abandon-all-hope/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/05/14/reaper-refuses-to-abandon-all-hope/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/05/14/reaper-refuses-to-abandon-all-hope/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

The cast of TV's There are a lot of shows with their heads on the chopping block, but one that truly deserves a stay of execution is furiously wiggling its head out of the neck brace.

Show producers are negotiating with local CW affiliates to bring Reaper back on Sunday nights next season in syndication. The deal could also bring the show to cable.

The Hollywood Reporter, however, notes that either scenario is a bigger long shot than Roseanne's chances of getting another crack at singing the National Anthem at a Padres' home game.

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]]>reaperreaper season tworeaper-2.0ReaperSeasonTwothe cwthe cw networkTheCwTheCwNetworktyler labineTylerLabineDanny GallagherThu, 14 May 2009 11:04:00 ESTMad TV might not end after allhttp://www.tvsquad.com/2009/05/07/mad-tv-might-not-end-after-all/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/05/07/mad-tv-might-not-end-after-all/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/05/07/mad-tv-might-not-end-after-all/#commentsFiled under: , , , , ,

Mad TVWe've heard that Mad TV will be leaving the FOX schedule in a couple of weeks, canceled after 14 years on the network (Talk Show with Spike Feresten has also been axed). Now it looks like the people at the late night comedy show have no intention of hanging things up.

Producer David Salzman is looking for another network to pick up the show. He says that this finale coming up is the "FOX finale," but he's talking to other networks about doing another season of the show (at least).

So, what network would be a good place for Mad TV to continue? I think there are three or four networks that come immediately to mind (no, I don't see it on Lifetime or WE). After the jump, let us know what channel would be a good fit for this show.

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]]>alex borsteinartie langebobby leedavid salzmanfoxfred willardmad tvmo collinswill sassoBob SassoneThu, 07 May 2009 19:05:00 ESTTV Squad Ten: Series that should be canceledhttp://www.tvsquad.com/2009/05/06/tv-squad-ten-series-that-should-be-canceled/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/05/06/tv-squad-ten-series-that-should-be-canceled/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/05/06/tv-squad-ten-series-that-should-be-canceled/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , , , , ,

Grey's Anatomy
Earlier this week, I let you know of the ten shows I thought should be renewed. Now it's time to reverse the question and think about the shows that shouldn't be renewed. Yes, there are some shows that should end now, either because they have annoying characters (*cough* Meredith Grey *cough*), are not treated properly by their network (insert here pretty much all shows on FOX), have been on TV for too long and have a hard time being original (I'm talking about you Survivor), etc. ER would have been a prime candidate for this list, but NBC finally made the right decision and ended the show a few weeks ago. Note that my list includes some shows that have received early renewals. Still, I think they should be canceled asap. So what other shows, besides ER, I think should bite the dust? Let's find out!

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]]>ABCBrothers and SistersBrothersAndSistersCBSfeaturedFOXGhost WhispererGhostWhispererKatherine HeiglKatherineHeiglNBCPrivate PracticePrivatePracticeT.R. KnightT.r.KnightThe BachelorThe UnitTheBachelorTheUnitTim DalyTimDalyIsabelle CarreauWed, 06 May 2009 11:03:00 ESTCW backing out of Sundays, wants to pretend it never happenedhttp://www.tvsquad.com/2009/05/05/cw-backing-out-of-sundays-wants-to-pretend-it-never-happened/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/05/05/cw-backing-out-of-sundays-wants-to-pretend-it-never-happened/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/05/05/cw-backing-out-of-sundays-wants-to-pretend-it-never-happened/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Easy MoneyIt was a grand idea, farming out their Sunday programming to Media Rights Capital, which immediately destroyed the night by putting on Easy Money and Valentine. So as a way of saying they're sorry, The CW is abandoning Sunday night altogether, giving them to the the local affiliates to do with as they wish. After the MRC debacle failed, they've been running movies no one has ever heard of.

This move will allow the affiliates to run ShamWow infomercials, which are almost guaranteed to get more viewers than Easy Money and Valentine had. Or they now have a great competitive slot to put Legend of the Seeker. Maybe we'll even get some more quality syndicated dramas that local affiliates can give a prime-time berth to. How about a cage fight between ShamWow pitchman Vince Schlomi and the godfather of product pimping Billy Mays? In my area it will mean my affiliate can play baseball games on Sundays rather than during the week, bumping my CW programming to Saturdays. I can't wait that long for my Reaper fix!

 

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]]>cw sundayCwSundayeasy moneyEasyMoneymrcvalentineJason HughesTue, 05 May 2009 12:07:00 ESTNBC confirms: Life is deadhttp://www.tvsquad.com/2009/05/04/nbc-confirms-life-is-dead/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/05/04/nbc-confirms-life-is-dead/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/05/04/nbc-confirms-life-is-dead/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

life nbc

While they haven't yet made an announcement about other on-the-bubble shows, including Medium, Law & Order, and of course, Chuck, NBC's Ben Silverman has confirmed that Life has indeed been canceled. Life is just the latest victim of the Writers' Strike curse: ABC's Pushing Daisies, Eli Stone, and Dirty Sexy Money are among some of the other series that had their freshman seasons interrupted by the strike that began in November of 07, and won't live to see a third season.

Other second season shows, including the aforementioned Chuck, along with ABC's Samantha Who? and FOX's Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles are currently on the bubble. The CW's Gossip Girl is one of the few shows that premiered during the 07-08 season that is definitely going to make it to the 09-10 one.

The strike spooked the networks and advertisers, and we're obviously feeling the effects now, over a year after it ended. What it boils down to is a lot of great shows are suffering-- and Ben Silverman is a dick.

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]]>ben silvermanBenSilvermancancellationchuckdamian lewisDamianLewislifenbcnbc upfrontNbcUpfrontwriters strikeWritersStrikeKona GallagherMon, 04 May 2009 16:40:00 ESTTV Squad Ten: Series that should be renewedhttp://www.tvsquad.com/2009/05/01/tv-squad-ten-series-that-should-be-renewed/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/05/01/tv-squad-ten-series-that-should-be-renewed/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/05/01/tv-squad-ten-series-that-should-be-renewed/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

ReaperLast week, TVSquad readers made our "Which shows are renewed, canceled, or on the bubble?" post the most viewed and most commented of the week. Most of the commenters voiced their opinions as to which show should be renewed, and since I also watch loads of TV, it's with no surprise that I wanted to chime in, as well. (Look for my "Series that I think should be canceled" post later this week.)

Here I present you, the 10 shows I think should be renewed. Note that I did not include in this list shows that have been confirmed as renewed by the network (such as Gossip Girl), nor those that have been officially canceled (bye bye Pushing Daisies).

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]]>ABCBetter Off TedBetterOffTedBonescancellationCastleCBSFOXJay HarringtonJayHarringtonJoanna GarciaJoannaGarciaJoss WhedonJossWhedonNathan FillionNathanFillionNBCPortia de RossiPortiaDeRossiPrivilegedRay WiseRayWiserenewalRobert BuckleyRobertBuckleySimon BakerSimonBakerThe CWTheCwIsabelle CarreauFri, 01 May 2009 05:40:00 ESTKings exiled to the summerhttp://www.tvsquad.com/2009/04/24/kings-exiled-to-the-summer/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/04/24/kings-exiled-to-the-summer/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/04/24/kings-exiled-to-the-summer/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

Ian McShane on Kings

Were you hoping to find out if David was able to reconnect with his family or why William Cross' son had a high heeled shoe in his room? Tune in two months from now to find out.

NBC's Kings has been moved to the middle of June after just four episodes, the last of which was moved from Sunday to Saturday just as Macaulay Culkin made an intriguing special appearance.

This just spells even more gloom and doom for the show that has suffered from low ratings and a juggled time slot since it hit the air. A two-month hiatus is the television equivalent of the "I just want to be friends" dump.

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]]>christopher eganChristopherEganian mcshaneIanMcshanekingsnbcDanny GallagherFri, 24 Apr 2009 09:04:00 ESTABC gives early renewals to 12 showshttp://www.tvsquad.com/2009/04/23/abc-gives-early-renewals-to-12-shows/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/04/23/abc-gives-early-renewals-to-12-shows/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/04/23/abc-gives-early-renewals-to-12-shows/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , , ,

ABCIt's that time of year again when network executives are having meetings after meetings to decide which shows we should be watching next season. The CW announced the renewal of six of its shows about two months ago but besides that announcement, news of renewals have been rare when compared to news of cancellations.

Today, ABC sent out a press release confirming the twelve of its series would return for the 2009-2010 season. As you'll see after the jump, it was pretty much a given that those series would get another year either due to their ratings or the low cost of production compared to the money the show brings in with sponsors and ads.

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]]>ABCAmericas Funniest Home VideosAmericasFunniestHomeVideosBrothers and SistersBrothersAndSistersExtreme Makeover Home EditionExtremeMakeoverHomeEditionPrivate PracticePrivatePracticeSupernannyThe BachelorTheBachelorUgly BettyUglyBettyWife SwapWifeSwapIsabelle CarreauThu, 23 Apr 2009 17:05:00 EST