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JamesG · 09-24-2013, 06:00 PM

Lifetime Cancels "Army Wives" after Seven Seasons
Sep 24, 2013
by Natalie Abrams

Lifetime has canceled "Army Wives" after seven seasons, the network announced Tuesday.

Because the series was not renewed for an eighth season, Lifetime has decided to put together a two-hour retrospective special with castmembers that will honor the series. The special will air early next year.

"There is no denying how special Army Wives has been to both Lifetime and the television landscape," Rob Sharenow, Lifetime's executive vice president and general manager, said in a statement.

"By taking on a very relevant and timely issue, it has brilliantly captured the challenges our military families endure and the bravery they and their loved ones display while serving our country."

"Army Wives" lost Kim Delaney in Season 7, leading to an injection of new castmembers, including Brooke Shields, Ashanti and Torrey DeVitto.

But the new blood didn't bring in ratings. Only 2.26 million viewers tuned in for the premiere, while 2.41 watched what turned out to be the series finale.

http://www.tvguide.com/News/Lifetime...s-1071182.aspx

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09-24-2013, 06:00 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 56,956	Lifetime Cancels "Army Wives" *Lifetime Cancels "Army Wives" after Seven Seasons* Sep 24, 2013 by Natalie Abrams Lifetime has canceled "Army Wives" after seven seasons, the network announced Tuesday. Because the series was not renewed for an eighth season, Lifetime has decided to put together a two-hour retrospective special with castmembers that will honor the series. The special will air early next year. "There is no denying how special Army Wives has been to both Lifetime and the television landscape," Rob Sharenow, Lifetime's executive vice president and general manager, said in a statement. "By taking on a very relevant and timely issue, it has brilliantly captured the challenges our military families endure and the bravery they and their loved ones display while serving our country." "Army Wives" lost Kim Delaney in Season 7, leading to an injection of new castmembers, including Brooke Shields, Ashanti and Torrey DeVitto. But the new blood didn't bring in ratings. Only 2.26 million viewers tuned in for the premiere, while 2.41 watched what turned out to be the series finale. http://www.tvguide.com/News/Lifetime...s-1071182.aspx

10-26-2025, 06:47 PM	#2
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