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Will and Grace Fanatic · 04-03-2004, 01:43 AM

Will 8 Simple Rules be returning for a second season on ABC? I'm just wondering if ABC has made that decision. Because the show has done horrible ever since American Idol was back.

Mr. Television · 04-03-2004, 02:01 AM

I don't think ABC has renewed to many shows yet but they added 2 additional episodes for the season so thats a good sign and ABC doesn't have to many top 20 hit series. They don't have many hits at all but 8 Simple Rules is one and Ratings will probably pick up again in the summer.

Chain Gang Member · 04-03-2004, 06:07 PM

There's a 50/50 chance in my book

Pavan · 04-03-2004, 08:45 PM

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Originally posted by Will and Grace Fanatic
Will 8 Simple Rules be returning for a second season on ABC? I'm just wondering if ABC has made that decision. Because the show has done horrible ever since American Idol was back.

Right now, I'd say a 95% chance it will be back. It'll be 100% by mid next month when they officially announce it. Right now, ABC is making plans to bring back 8 Simple Rules, According to Jim, My Wife & Kids, and Hope & Faith back next season. Everything else has a 50-50 shot, with Less Than Perfect or George Lopez the front runners in that bunch. The shows with the lowest shot is probably The Big House or Married to the Kellys.

MandieR1980 · 04-03-2004, 09:51 PM

I think 8 Simple Rules and George Lopez are the best sitcoms on ABC. I do like My Wife & Kids and It's All Relative but IMO MW&Ks has lost it's humor I just watch it out of habit now.

Personally I can't stand Hope & Faith. Kelly Ripa is just so annoying to me now I watched her for a long time on AMC and even I gave up on that show too and yes I know she's been off that show for a while.

bschmale1113 · 04-04-2004, 10:29 AM

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Originally posted by mr roper
I don't think ABC has renewed to many shows yet but they added 2 additional episodes for the season so thats a good sign and ABC doesn't have to many top 20 hit series. They don't have many hits at all but 8 Simple Rules is one and Ratings will probably pick up again in the summer.

I Agree I think that 8 Simple Rules must come back simpley beacuse ABC is only Big four that does not have a show in the top 20 The only show that ABC Has in the top 20 is Monday Night Football and 8 Simple Rules is one of abc highest rated shows I know the rating took a huge drop after the Fairwell Shows of John Ritter but is still one of the highest rated Show

Joeylova87 · 04-04-2004, 09:06 PM

It's most likely 8SR will come back. I hope ABC could move 8SR to a timeslot that is not affected by American Idol.

katefandream04 · 04-07-2004, 09:40 AM

I believe it will come back...its too good of a show to just stop there.

PatJK910 · 04-26-2004, 12:45 AM

I think it will come back for a 3rd season. I got a good gut feeling, besides John Ritter would have wanted that way.

Janet&Jack · 04-26-2004, 11:57 PM

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Originally posted by MandieR1980

Personally I can't stand Hope & Faith. Kelly Ripa is just so annoying to me now I watched her for a long time on AMC and even I gave up on that show too and yes I know she's been off that show for a while. [/B]

Sorry but I disagree with your comments about Kelly Ripa. I've been a longtime fan of hers, and she's done some really great work on AMC. And now I like watching her in the mornings with Reeege and find her really funny and over the top in Hope and Faith.

FOL Fan 410 · 05-04-2004, 01:02 AM

I wouldn't worry about it not being renewed it is in abc's top 6 Best Shows

1)8 Simple Rules
2) Jim
3)George Lopez
4)My Wife and Kids
5)Life with Bonnie
6)Hope and Faith
and I think The Big House will do good next season.....

That's just my Point of View...

04-03-2004, 01:43 AM	#1
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04-03-2004, 02:01 AM	#2
Mr. Television 23 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,132	I don't think ABC has renewed to many shows yet but they added 2 additional episodes for the season so thats a good sign and ABC doesn't have to many top 20 hit series. They don't have many hits at all but 8 Simple Rules is one and Ratings will probably pick up again in the summer.
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04-03-2004, 09:51 PM	#5
MandieR1980 Member Senior Member Join Date: Mar 03, 2001 Location: East Taunton, Massachusetts Posts: 2,635	I think 8 Simple Rules and George Lopez are the best sitcoms on ABC. I do like My Wife & Kids and It's All Relative but IMO MW&Ks has lost it's humor I just watch it out of habit now. Personally I can't stand Hope & Faith. Kelly Ripa is just so annoying to me now I watched her for a long time on AMC and even I gave up on that show too and yes I know she's been off that show for a while.
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04-04-2004, 09:06 PM	#7
Joeylova87 Joey: How ya doin'? Frequent Poster Join Date: Dec 19, 2003 Location: Somewhere here Posts: 283	It's most likely 8SR will come back. I hope ABC could move 8SR to a timeslot that is not affected by American Idol.
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04-07-2004, 09:40 AM	#8
katefandream04 beautiful g o r g e o u s Frequent Poster Join Date: Apr 06, 2004 Location: valley of the sun,literally! Posts: 388	I believe i will come back I believe it will come back...its too good of a show to just stop there.
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04-26-2004, 12:45 AM	#9
PatJK910 Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Apr 21, 2004 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa Posts: 61	I think it will come back for a 3rd season. I got a good gut feeling, besides John Ritter would have wanted that way.
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05-04-2004, 01:02 AM	#11
FOL Fan 410 Member Occasional Poster Join Date: May 03, 2004 Location: TV Land Posts: 55	I wouldn't worry I wouldn't worry about it not being renewed it is in abc's top 6 Best Shows 1)8 Simple Rules 2) Jim 3)George Lopez 4)My Wife and Kids 5)Life with Bonnie 6)Hope and Faith and I think The Big House will do good next season..... That's just my Point of View...
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