Shows picked up for a full season/renewed thread (2008-09)

[GizmoDVD]

Originally Posted by DJariya

http://www.thrfeed.com/2008/11/abc-no-pickups.html

New Update People

Pushing Daisies, Dirty Sexy Money and Eli Stone will only produce 13 episodes.

Ahh fuck. ABC is now on my list. I will be watching two shows on their network after Daisies and DSM end their run - Lost and Scrubs. I dropped CBS last year and may do so to ABC next except for Lost.

[DJariya]

I fixed my original post and updated the status of all the shows.

[DJariya]

Another update:

Life on Mars gets 4 more episodes. We get 17 now!!

http://ausiellofiles.ew.com/2008/11/...ng-abc-pa.html

[mrpayroll]

Originally Posted by DJariya

Another update:

Life on Mars gets 4 more episodes. We get 17 now!!

http://ausiellofiles.ew.com/2008/11/...ng-abc-pa.html

That is great news. Hopefully it will find new life after Lost in January!

Chris

[mrpayroll]

http://www.zap2it.com/tv/news/zap-je...,4478962.story

'Jericho' Replaces CW's Sunday MRC Programming

'Valentine' and 'Easy Money' will be pulled beginning Nov. 30
November 20, 2008


"Jericho" fans, rejoice.

The CW has dumped its Sunday night programming by Media Rights Capital and will replace it with various repeats including the canceled CBS fan favorite "Jericho," reports Broadcasting & Cable.

Beginning Nov. 30, "Valentine," "Easy Money," "4 Real" and "In Harm's Way," will get dropped from Sundays so that the network can air "Everybody Hates Chris" and "The Game" in the 5 o'clock hour, repeats of "The Drew Carey Show" at 6 p.m., reruns of "Jericho" at 7 p.m. and a movie purchased from MGM as the anchor for the night.

It was previously announced that this season's scripted Sunday shows -- "Valentine," about a family of Greek gods matchmaking in Los Angeles, and "Easy Money," about a family of loan sharks -- were planning to halt production.

The new schedule is expected to last through the end of the season while The CW regroups.

Network Chief Operating Officer John Maatta notified CW affiliates of the change in a letter Thursday.

"As you know, to focus our efforts on the earlier part of the week, we entered into a time buy agreement with an outside supplier to program Sunday night," he writes. "While this move has clearly paid dividends for the overall schedule, the results on Sunday night have been below expectations. The MRC shows are simply not working. To that end, we have made a business and programming decision to protect our network and your local interests on Sunday for the remainder of the season."

Chris

[mrpayroll]

http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news.a...=20081125nbc02

[11.25.08 - 01:07 PM]
NBC ANNOUNCES SCHEDULE FOR JANUARY 2009 WITH PREMIERES OF NEW SERIES, ORIGINAL MOVIE EVENT, RETURN OF SERIES FAVORITES

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NBC ANNOUNCES SCHEDULE FOR JANUARY 2009 WITH PREMIERES OF NEW SERIES, ORIGINAL MOVIE EVENT, RETURN OF SERIES FAVORITES

Lineup Features Premieres of "Superstars of Dance" on January 4, "Howie Do It" (January 9) and "The Biggest Loser: Couples" (January 6); "Friday Night Lights" Returns for NBC Season Premiere (January 16)

NBC Offers Original Movie Event "The Last Templar" on January 25-26

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. - November 25, 2008 - NBC announced today the January 2009 schedule that features the series premieres of "Superstars of Dance" (debuting January 4) and "Howie Do It" (January 9), the returns of "The Biggest Loser: Couples" (January 6) and "Friday Night Lights" (January 16).

Likewise, NBC will broadcast the original movie event "The Last Templar" Sunday and Monday, January 25-26, 9-11 p.m. ET both nights).

NBC also showcases the new specials "Saturday Night Live Sports Extra" on Sunday, January 4 (7-9 p.m. ET) and "Saturday Night Live Film Festival" on Sunday, January 18 (9-11 p.m. ET). "Dateline NBC" also will broadcast a Presidential Inauguration Day Special on Tuesday, January 20 (10-11 p.m. ET).

Among the new night-by-night lineup changes are:

The two-hour premiere of "Superstars of Dance" - from the producers of "So You Think You Can Dance?" -- will be broadcast on Sunday, January 4 (9-11 p.m. ET) before the series resumes in its regular day and time on Monday, January 5 through January 19 (8-10 p.m. ET). The new competition series -- showcasing the world's best and most varied dancers -- will be followed on Mondays by "Momma's Boys" (10-11 p.m. ET), the new alternative series from executive producer Ryan Seacrest.

The season finale of "Superstars of Dance" will wrap on Monday, January 26 (8-9 p.m. ET).

On Tuesdays -- from January 6 -- NBC will telecast "The Biggest Loser: Couples" (8-10 p.m. ET) followed by "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" (10-11 p.m. ET).

Fridays will see the debut of "Howie Do It" -- starring Howie Mandel of NBC's "Deal or No Deal" (8-9 p.m. ET) -- beginning January 9.

The critically acclaimed "Friday Night Lights" will then return to NBC's Friday-night lineup on January 16 (9-10 p.m. ET).

The new January program schedule grid follows (all times ET); new series are capitalized:

MONDAYS (beginning January 5)

8-10 p.m. -- "SUPERSTARS OF DANCE"; premieres Sunday, January 4 (9-11 p.m.); season finale Monday, January 26 (8-9 p.m.)

10-11 p.m. - "MOMMA'S BOYS"

("Chuck" and "Heroes" return in February)

TUESDAYS (beginning January 6)

8-10 p.m. - "The Biggest Loser: Couples"

10-11 p.m. -- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit"

TUESDAY (January 20)

10-11 p.m. - "Dateline NBC": Presidential Inauguration Special (10-11 p.m. ET)

WEDNESDAYS (beginning January 7)

8-9 p.m. -- "Knight Rider"

9-10 p.m. - "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" encores ("Life" returns in February)

10-11 p.m. -- "Law & Order"

THURSDAYS (beginning January 8)

8-8:30 p.m. - "My Name Is Earl"

8:30-9 p.m. -- "Kath & Kim"

9:00-9:31 p.m. -- "The Office"

9:31-10 p.m. -- "30 Rock"

10-11 p.m. - "ER"

FRIDAYS

8-9 p.m. -- "HOWIE DO IT" (series premiere January 9)

9-10 p.m. - "Friday Night Lights" (beginning January 16)

10-11 p.m. -- "Dateline NBC" (beginning December 5)

SATURDAYS (beginning January 10)

8-11 - "Law & Order" and "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" encores

SUNDAYS (January 4)

7-9 p.m. - "Saturday Night Live Sports Extra"

9-11 p.m. - "SUPERSTARS OF DANCE" (premiere)

"Sunday -- Event Specials"

8-11 p.m. - "THE GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS" (January 11)

9-11 p.m. - "SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE FILM FESTIVAL" (January 18)

9-11 p.m. -- THE LAST TEMPLAR -- (January 25 and Monday, January 26)

6:15-10 p.m. -- SUPER BOWL XLIII (February 1)

Chris

[DJariya]

Another update:

Eleventh Hour gets 5 more episodes. Will now have 18 episodes

http://ausiellofiles.ew.com/2008/12/breaking-clock.html

Eleventh Hour will be around for at least 18 this season.

A CBS insider confirms that the network has ordered five additional episodes of the freshman drama, bringing its season 1 total to 18.

Since premiering in October, Hour has averaged 12 million viewers and ranks No. 20 among all prime-time shows. Sure, it loses a chunk of its sizeable CSI lead in, but, hey, 12 million viewers is nothing to sneeze at.

[mrpayroll]

http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news.a...=20081202cbs02

[12.02.08 - 10:24 AM]

CBS ANNOUNCES MID-SEASON PROGRAMMING PLANS
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CBS ANNOUNCES MID-SEASON PROGRAMMING PLANS

"Flashpoint," Last Summer's Top Original Scripted Series, Returns Friday, Jan. 9, 9:00-10:00 PM

"Harper's Island," a 13-Episode Mystery Event, Premieres Thursday, April 9, 10:00-11:00 PM and Concludes Thursday, July 2

"Game Show in My Head," a New Game Show from Ashton Kutcher, Premieres Saturday, Jan. 3, 8:00-9:00 PM

"Survivor" Returns Thursday, Feb. 12, 8:00-9:00 PM

The 14th Edition of "The Amazing Race" Premieres Sunday, Feb. 15, 8:00-9:00 PM

CBS today announced mid-season schedule changes that include the return of the drama FLASHPOINT, the premiere of the mystery event HARPER'S ISLAND, the debut of the new game show GAME SHOW IN MY HEAD and the returns of the Network's reality hits SURVIVOR and THE AMAZING RACE.

FLASHPOINT, last summer's top original scripted series, premieres Friday, Jan. 9 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT).

FLASHPOINT, starring Enrico Colantoni, Hu gh Dillon, Amy Jo Johnson, David Paetkau, Michael Cram, Sergio Di Zio, Ruth Marshall and Mark Taylor, depicts the emotional journey into the tough, risk-filled lives of a group of cops in the Strategic Response Unit (inspired by Toronto's Emergency Task Force).

FLASHPOINT is produced by Pink Sky Entertainment in association with CBS Paramount Network Television. Bill Mustos and Anne Marie La Traverse are executive producers.

HARPER'S ISLAND, a 13-episode mystery event, premieres Thursday, April 9 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) and concludes Thursday, July 2 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT). HARPER'S ISLAND is about a group of family and friends who travel to a secluded island for a destination wedding. They've come to laugh... to love... and, though they don't know it... to die. As the wedding festivities begin, friendships are tested and secrets exposed as a murderer claims victims, one by one, transforming the wedding week of fun and celebration into a terrifying struggle for survival. In every episode, someone is killed and every person is a suspect, from the wedding party to the island locals. By the end of the 13 episodes, all questions will be answered, the killer will be revealed and only a few will survive.

Jon Turteltaub ("Jericho") and Jeffrey Bell ("Alias," "Angel," "The X-Files") are executive producers for CBS Paramount Network Television in association with Junction Entertainment. Karim Zreik ("Jericho"), Dan Shotz ("Jericho") and Tyler Bensinger ("Cold Case") are co-executive producers and Ari Schlossberg ("Hide and Seek") is co-executive producer and creator.

GAME SHOW IN MY HEAD, a hidden camera game show from Ashton Kutcher, premieres Saturday, Jan. 3 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT). Ordinary people must perform extraordinary tasks on an unsuspecting public to win up to $50,000. Under the watchful eye of host Joe Rogan, each contestant performs five outrageous, embarrassing and hilarious tasks worth $5,000 each. In a no-holds-barred bonus round, each contestant has the chance to double their money up to $50,000.

GAME SHOW IN MY HEAD is from fox21, produced by Hat Trick Productions and Katalyst Films. Executive producers are Jimmy Mulville & Leon Wilde and Ashton Kutcher, Jason Goldberg, Karey Burke and Michael Binkow.

The 18th edition of SURVIVOR premieres Thursday, Feb. 12 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) while THE AMAZING RACE returns with its 14th edition on Sunday, Feb. 15 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT).

Saturday, Effective Jan. 3

8:00-8:30 PM GAME SHOW IN MY HEAD (Premiere)

8:30-9:00 PM GAME SHOW IN MY HEAD (Premiere)

9:00-10:00 PM CRIMETIME SATURDAY

10:00-11:00 PM 48 HOURS MYSTERY

Friday, Effective Jan. 9

8:00-9:00 PM GHOST WHISPERER

9:00-10:00 PM FLASHPOINT (Premiere)

10:00-11:00 PM NUMB3RS

Thursday, Effective Feb. 12

8:00-9:00 PM SURVIVOR 18 (Premiere)

9:00-10:00 PM CSI

10:00-11:00 PM ELEVENTH HOUR

Sunday, Effective Feb. 15

7:00-8:00 PM 60 MINUTES

8:00-9:00 PM THE AMAZING RACE 14 (Premiere)

9:00-10:00 PM COLD CASE

10:00-11:00 PM THE UNIT

Thursday, Effective April 9

8:00-9:00 PM SURVIVOR

9:00-10:00 PM CSI

10:00-11:00 PM HARPER'S ISLAND (Series Debut)

Chris

[DJariya]

Just a mini note about Flashpoint:

Only 9 episodes aired last summer out of 13.

So we will be getting 4 unaired episodes plus 13 more that will be produced for season 2.

BTW, I'm glad to see it back on the schedule. I think the CTV did a good job with that show.

[LorenzoL]

Originally Posted by DJariya

Just a mini note about Flashpoint:

Only 9 episodes aired last summer out of 13.

So we will be getting 4 unaired episodes plus 13 more that will be produced for season 2.

BTW, I'm glad to see it back on the schedule. I think the CBC did a good job with that show.

Do you mean CTV from Canada?

[DJariya]

Originally Posted by LorenzoL

Do you mean CTV from Canada?

Your right it was a CTV production. I was confusing it with The Border which is a CBC production.

[mrpayroll]

http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news.aspx?id=20081203cw01

[12.03.08 - 10:01 AM]

THE CW NETWORK ANNOUNCES MIDSEASON SCHEDULE INCLUDING PREMIERE OF NEW FRIGHT-FILLED REALITY SERIES "13 – FEAR IS REAL" AND RETURN OF "REAPER"

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THE CW NETWORK ANNOUNCES MIDSEASON SCHEDULE INCLUDING PREMIERE OF NEW FRIGHT-FILLED REALITY SERIES "13 FEAR IS REAL" AND RETURN OF "REAPER"

December 3, 2008 (Burbank, CA) - The CW Network has set its midseason schedule, featuring new episodes of its scripted series and the premiere of the scare-fest reality series "13 Fear Is Real."

The CW's smash hit Monday lineup returns on January 5, with new episodes of sophomore sensation "GOSSIP GIRL" (8:00-9:00p.m. ET), followed by fan favorite "ONE TREE HILL" (9:00-10:00p.m. ET).

Two freshman series return to the Tuesday lineup on January 6 with new episodes of this season's most buzzed-about series, "90210" (8:00-9:00p.m. ET), leading into the critical hit "PRIVILEGED" (9:00-10:00p.m. ET).

The new Wednesday night schedule kicks off on January 7, featuring the premiere of new horror/reality series "13 FEAR IS REAL" (8:00-9:00p.m. ET), in which 13 people compete to "stay alive" while facing their deepest fears in an all-out elimination competition and scare-fest. An encore performance of "90210" (9:00-10:00p.m. ET) will follow the new series on Wednesday nights.

On Thursday, the heroic team of "SMALLVILLE" (8:00-9:00p.m. ET) and "SUPERNATURAL" (9:00-10:00p.m. ET) will return to The CW's line-up with new episodes on January 15.

On Friday night, "EVERYBODY HATES CHRIS" (8:00-8:30p.m. ET) and "THE GAME" (8:30-9:00p.m. ET) return to The CW's comedy block with new episodes on January 9. Encore performances of "13 FEAR IS REAL" will begin airing Friday nights on January 9.

The Devil and his minions will be back on the trail of evil-doers when "REAPER" returns to the schedule on Tuesday, March 17 (9:00-10:00p.m. ET).

Following is The CW's midseason schedule:

Monday

8:00-9:00 p.m. "GOSSIP GIRL" (New Episodes Begin January 5)

9:00-10:00 p.m. "ONE TREE HILL" (New Episodes Begin January 5)

Tuesday

8:00-9:00 p.m. "90210" (New Episodes Begin January 6)

9:00-10:00 p.m. "PRIVILEGED" (New Episodes Begin January 6)

Wednesday

8:00-9:00 p.m. "13 FEAR IS REAL" (Series Premiere January 7)

9:00-10:00 p.m. "90210" (Encore Episodes Begin January 7)

Thursday

8:00-9:00 p.m. "SMALLVILLE" (New Episodes Begin January 15)

9:00-10:00 p.m. "SUPERNATURAL" (New Episodes Begin January 15)

Friday

8:00-8:30 p.m. "EVERYBODY HATES CHRIS" (New Episodes Begin January 9)

8:30-9:00 p.m. "THE GAME" (New Episodes Begin January 9)

9:00-10:00 p.m. "13 FEAR IS REAL" (Encore Episodes Begin January 9)

Tuesday (Beginning March 17)

8:00-9:00 p.m. "90210"

9:00-10:00 p.m. "REAPER"

I know part of this was posted in the Reaper thread, but here's the rest.

Chris

[mrpayroll]

http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news.a...=20081203nbc02

[12.03.08 - 01:11 PM]

NBC KICKS-OFF A POST-SUPER BOWL PRIMETIME SCHEDULE WITH NEW MID-SEASON SERIES PREMIERES, POPULAR SERIES RETURNS, THE 'ER' SERIES FINALE AND AN ORIGINAL MOVIE EVENT

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NBC KICKS-OFF A POST-SUPER BOWL PRIMETIME SCHEDULE WITH NEW MID-SEASON SERIES PREMIERES, POPULAR SERIES RETURNS, THE 'ER' SERIES FINALE AND AN ORIGINAL MOVIE EVENT

"Super Bowl XLIII" on February 1 -- Followed by an Hour-long Original Episode of "The Office" -- Will Serve as Launching Platform for Returning Series, Including New Volume of "Heroes" and a Special "3-D" Episode of "Chuck" both on February 2

New Lineup Showcases Premiere of New Drama "Kings" with Two-hour Event on March 19 in Addition to the Returns of "Medium" (February 2) and Two-hour "Celebrity Apprentice" (March 1), as well as Original Episodes of "Heroes" (February 2), "Chuck" (February 2) and "Life" (February 4)

Two-hour Series Finale of "ER" Slated for March 12

NBC Offers Original Movie Event "XIII" on February 8 and 15

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. - December 3, 2008 -- NBC unveiled today a wide spectrum of its post-January mid-season schedule that features the series premieres of the new drama "Kings" (March 19) with a two-hour event, plus the season debuts of "Medium" (February 2) and a two-hour "Celebrity Apprentice" (March 1) -- as well as original episode returns for "Chuck" (returning with a special "3-D" episode February 2), "Heroes" (which begins "Fugitives," a new volume on February 2) and "Life" (February 4) -- and the movie event "XIII" (February 8 & 15). All the series and movie events will be given a huge promotional boost during "Super Bowl XLIII" on February 1.

Immediately following "Super Bowl XLIII" on February 1, NBC will broadcast an original, hour-long episode of "The Office" (10:30-11:30 p.m. ET; simultaneously to all time zones). Noteworthy announcements regarding this special episode are forthcoming.

In addition, NBC has scheduled the two-hour series finale of "ER" for Thursday, March 12 (9-11 p.m. ET).

The original movie event "XIII," starring Val Kilmer and Stephen Dorff, will air on Sunday, February 8 and 15 (9-11 p.m. ET both nights).

Premieres for additional mid-season shows -- "The Untitled Amy Poehler Project" and "The Philanthropist" - will be announced at a future date.

The announcements were made by Ben Silverman, Co-Chairman, NBC Entertainment and Universal Media Studios.

"February and March are going to be exciting months on NBC and the Super Bowl is just the beginning," said Silverman. "The biggest event on television will provide the perfect promotional platform as we launch some of the most eagerly anticipated new and returning shows on any schedule."

Beginning February 2, Monday nights will feature original episodes of "Chuck" (8-9 p.m. ET), the latest volume of "Heroes" (9-10 p.m. ET) and the return of "Medium" (10-11 p.m. ET).

The new post-January mid-season additions to NBC's program schedule grid follows (all times ET); new series are capitalized except for "ER":

MONDAYS (beginning February 2)

8-9 p.m. -- "Chuck" (returns with "3-D" episode)

9-10 p.m. -- "Heroes" (new volume "Fugitives" begins)

10-11 p.m. -"Medium"

WEDNESDAYS

8-9 p.m. -- "Knight Rider" (season finale February 25; new show beginning March 4 to be announced soon)

9-10 p.m. - "Life" (beginning February 4)

THURSDAY (March 12)

9-11 p.m. - "ER" Series Finale

THURSDAY

9-11 p.m. - "KINGS" (two-hour series premiere March 19)

10-11 p.m. - "KINGS" (regular day and time beginning March 26)

SUNDAYS (February 8 and 15)

9-11 p.m. -- "XIII" (original movie event)

SUNDAYS (beginning March 1)

9-11 p.m. -- "Celebrity Apprentice" (special two-hour episodes)

SUNDAY EVENT SPECIALS

6:15-10:30 p.m. - "SUPER BOWL XLIII" (February 1)

10:30-11:30 p.m. (ET) - "The Office" (February 1; broadcast simultaneous to all time zones)

9-11 p.m. - "XIII" (February 8 and 15)

From executive producer Michael Green (NBC's "Heroes") comes "Kings," a riveting new drama about a modern-day monarchy. "Kings" is a contemporary retelling of the timeless tale of David and Goliath. This series is an epic story of greed and power, war and romance, forbidden loves and secret alliances -- and a young hero who rises to power in a modern-day kingdom. King Silas Benjamin (Ian McShane, "Deadwood") is the well-entrenched king of Gilboa, with its capital in Shiloh, a clean new city that is unspoiled by time or litter. Silas must deal with the tensions rising between Gilboa and neighboring nation Gath. When several prisoners of war are taken, a young soldier, David Shepard (Chris Egan, "Eragon"), defies orders and crosses enemy lines to save them. Unknown to David, the soldier he saves is Jack Benjamin (Sebastian Stan, "The Covenant"), the son of the king. From that day forth, David's life will never be the same.

Also starring are Susanna Thompson ("Once & Again"), Allison Miller ("Lucy's Piano"), Wes Studi ("Comanche Moon," "Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee"), Eamonn Walker ("Oz") and Dylan Baker ("Spiderman 2"). The series is from Universal Media Studios. "Kings" is executive-produced by Green, Erwin Stoff ("I Am Legend") and Francis Lawrence ("I Am Legend"), who also directed the pilot.

"XIII" is a high-stakes cat-and-mouse thriller starring Val Kilmer ("The Doors"), Stephen Dorff ("World Trade Center"), Stephen McHattie ("Watchmen") and Jessalyn Gilsig (NBC's "Heroes"). The adrenaline-charged miniseries begins dramatically as the first female U.S. president is shot dead by a sniper during her Veterans Day speech. Three months later, a wounded man is found tattered in a forest with no memory of his identity. The only clue is a tattoo on his neck -- "XIII." Could his lightning-fast reflexes and killer instincts betray him as the presidential assassin that the U.S. is desperately searching for? Submerged in a far-reaching conspiracy, which threatens to overthrow the entire government, XIII's identity becomes the key to unraveling a complex and dangerous secret that will shock and excite. From the first bullet, this gripping action-thriller will leave audiences gasping for more. Ted Atherton ("Max Payne"), John Bourgeois ("Burn Up"), Greg Bryk ("ReGenesis"), Lucinda Davis ("Wargames: The Dead Code"), and Caterina Murino ("Casino Royale") also star. "XIII" is an official Canada/France co-production, developed and produced by Prodigy Pictures and Cipango in association with Power. Prodigy Pictures' Jay Firestone, Cipango's Edouard Vesinne and Thomas Anargyros and Power's Justin Bodle will serve as executive producers. Directed by Duane Clark ("CSI," "Meadowlands), "XIII" is written by David Wolkove ("La Femme Nikita," "Relic Hunter") and Philippe Lyon ("The Trail," "Alive").

"The Celebrity Apprentice" and host Donald Trump will return with two-hour episodes and a dynamic cast of brilliant celebrity business minds. Last season saw Piers Morgan defeat Trace Adkins to become the first Celebrity Apprentice. This season, 16 new celebrities will be vying for the coveted title, using all their business savvy as they fight for causes close to their hearts. Celebrities will be subjected to long hours, grueling mental challenges, personality clashes, and intense scrutiny -- all without the help of their regular support system of agents, managers, and personal assistants. Ultimately, they will face the judgment of Donald Trump and his advisors in the boardroom, which will include his children (and colleagues), Ivanka Trump and Donald Trump Jr.

Chris

[Icon769]

Anyone know the latest status of Prison Break?

[Deftones]

this is the last season. they ordered 2 more episodes, presumably to tie up all the loose ends.

[DJariya]

After episode 16 airs on December 22, the show will be off the air until spring for the final 6 episodes and possibly 2 more.

[King Felix]

There isn't a guantreed that this is Prison Break's last season. The ratings have been getting better lately.

[Deftones]

Originally Posted by King Felix

There isn't a guantreed that this is Prison Break's last season. The ratings have been getting better lately.

yeah, it pretty much is. the creators of the show have said it's run it's course and there isn't much else to do. the 2 episode extra that fox gave them is all but a sign that they are to use them to wrap up the show.

[SteveA]

I'm a bit late to this thread, but I'm disappointed about the cancellation of "Easy Money." I thought it was the most interesting new series of the season and worth more of a shot. And though I see folks are giving a lot of love to "Dirty, Sexy Money," I thought the show really went downhill this year. And as for "Pushing Daisies," I'm ready to purge it my DVR's series recording list anyway. Unfortunately, the proposed midseason replacements don't seem any better.

[DJariya]

I updated my original post.

Knight Rider is being shelved after 17 episodes.

[Ronnie Dobbs]

'Californication' Gets Third Season

It's back to bed for Showtime with the 3rd season pick-up of the Golden Globe Award-winning comedy series Californication, it was announced by Robert Greenblatt, Showtime President of Entertainment.

Series star and executive producer David Duchovny, who won a Golden Globe Award for his work as 'Hank Moody,' a novelist with weaknesses for sex, drugs, and rock 'n roll, will resume production next spring on 12 episodes for a late 2009 premiere.

The series centers around the unique and sophisticated world of Hank Moody, a hedonistic novelist/blogger who struggles to raise his Goth-loving teenaged daughter (Madeleine Martin), while still carrying a torch for his disapproving ex-girlfriend Karen (Natascha McElhone). His unapologetic obsession with truth-telling and self-destructive behavior complicates every aspect of his life.

[Holly Martins]

What's up with The Unit?

[mrpayroll]

Originally Posted by Holly Martins

What's up with The Unit?

Strangely, there is a new episode this coming Sunday.

58. 4-11 - 21 Dec 08 Switchblade
59. 4-12 - 4 Jan 09 Bad Beat

Chris

[Holly Martins]

Originally Posted by mrpayroll

Strangely, there is a new episode this coming Sunday.

58. 4-11 - 21 Dec 08 Switchblade
59. 4-12 - 4 Jan 09 Bad Beat

Chris

Sorry, I should have been more precise with my original query.

Has The Unit been renewed or is its fate still in question?

Thanks for responding.

[DJariya]

Originally Posted by Holly Martins

Sorry, I should have been more precise with my original query.

Has The Unit been renewed or is its fate still in question?

Thanks for responding.

I believe it has a full 22 episode season.

As with most network shows, it's fate will be decided in May.