Some shows may not survive post-strike - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 02-10-2008, 12:16 PM

The Writers Guild of America strike looks to be over, but the wait for viewers for new shows is just beginning.

Now, fans of TV will have to spend the next days and weeks awaiting word on which of their favorites will return.

For die-hard TV watchers, the coming days will be much like what Super Tuesday was like for political buffs.

Some of the decisions are no-brainers. Viewers can figure on CBS' "CSI" franchise, as well as "NCIS" and "Two and a Half Men." ABC likely will create new "Desperate Housewives," "Lost," "Grey's Anatomy" and "Samantha Who?" episodes. NBC's "ER," "Heroes," "The Office" and "30 Rock" and Fox's "House" and "Bones" are expected to return to the race.

It's the viewers of shows that had been struggling in the ratings before the strike began that will find the end of the strike is bad news. The bubble shows as they're called, the ones that were at risk of not returning next season, are likely to not get enough support from Hollywood programmers.

Shows like NBC's well-written, but poorly viewed "Friday Night Lights" may not see another day. Other shows whose fate are unknown are CBS' "Shark," "The Unit" and "Cane." And junk like ABC's "Cavemen" won't be back, thankfully.

Some shows could be off for the rest of the season, but return in the fall with all new episodes.

Viewers won't know about those decisions until next week, after the strike order is lifted ending the three-month-old work stoppage. Even then, the major questions remain how the producers will pick up storylines or extend others.

For instance, there's been speculation on gossip pages that "Desperate Housewives" star Eva Longoria is pregnant. If that's true, will it be part of the story this season?

Will "24" return at all this year? Fox had produced eight episodes before the strike and then announced it was postponed indefinitely. Kiefer Sutherland just got out of jail, so, does the show get going again, or just wait until next season?

The good news is the strike appears over and it's going to take eight to 10 weeks before new episodes hit the air.

Now the real wait begins. Will our favorite shows win the Hollywood caucuses, or will they be pulled from the campaign? The results will be out in the coming days.

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Mr. Television · 02-10-2008, 01:49 PM

The new shows are going to be the one that's future is the bleakest. Except for a couple shows their weren't no smash hit new series out this year.

JulieSomoski · 02-10-2008, 02:16 PM

Which new shows would you say are the safest for returning either this season or next season?

I'd definitely say the ones with the best chances are ABC's Private Practice and Pushing Daisies. Samantha Who? also has a good shot, as well as Big Bang Theory on CBS.

Brian Damage · 02-10-2008, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by roseanne88-97

Which new shows would you say are the safest for returning either this season or next season?

I'd definitely say the ones with the best chances are ABC's Private Practice and Pushing Daisies. Samantha Who? also has a good shot, as well as Big Bang Theory on CBS.

I'd say that is an accurate assumption. Back To You might have a chance IF it does well once it returns at the end of February.

JulieSomoski · 02-10-2008, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

I'd say that is an accurate assumption. Back To You might have a chance IF it does well once it returns at the end of February.

And that's after American Idol.

I think for Back to You, it depends on if FOX is either gonna bring back another sitcom, like Til Death or the soon to premiere Jezebel James, to pair it up with, or if they want to save it for midseason to air weekly after American Idol.

FOX brought back Til Death, lower rated than Back to You, to pair it up with, so I think Back to You as a strong chance.

Brian Damage · 02-10-2008, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by roseanne88-97

And that's after American Idol.

I think for Back to You, it depends on if FOX is either gonna bring back another sitcom, like Til Death or the soon to premiere Jezebel James, to pair it up with, or if they want to save it for midseason to air weekly after American Idol.

FOX brought back Til Death, lower rated than Back to You, to pair it up with, so I think Back to You as a strong chance.

I agree, at this point, I'll take it as a mid season replacement. Although, usually mid season shows are shows that have one nail left in the coffin.

JulieSomoski · 02-10-2008, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

I agree, at this point, I'll take it as a mid season replacement. Although, usually mid season shows are shows that have one nail left in the coffin.

I think FOX will bring it back for a full season. Plus, if FOX produces all 24 season 1 episodes, they may hold some over for the fall.

Dean Winchester · 02-10-2008, 05:05 PM

I hope Pushing Daisies and Reaper come back

Brian Damage · 02-10-2008, 08:25 PM

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24
Expected to return this fall or January '09.

30 Rock
Expected to shoot 5 to 10 new episodes to air in April/May.

Back to You
Two pre-strike episodes remain. Future TBD*.

Bionic Woman
No new episodes expected. Ever.

The Big Bang Theory
Expected to shoot 5 to 7 new episodes to air in April/May.

Big Love
Expected to go into production on Season 3 in March. Airdate info is TBD.

Big Shots
No new episodes expected. Ever.

Bones
Four pre-strike episodes left. Unclear whether additional episodes will be produced for this season.

Boston Legal
Expected to shoot 4 or 7 new episodes to air in April/May.

Brothers & Sisters
Expected to shoot 4 or 5 new episodes to air in April/May.

Chuck
No new episodes until fall.

Cold Case
Expected to shoot 4 to 7 new episodes to air in April/May.

Criminal Minds
Expected to shoot 4 to 7 new episodes to air in April/May.

CSI
Expected to shoot 4 to 7 new episodes to air in April/May.

CSI: Miami
Expected to shoot 4 to 7 new episodes to air in April/May.

CSI: NY
Expected to shoot 4 to 7 new episodes to air in April/May.

Desperate Housewives
Expected to shoot 4 or 5 new episodes to air in April/May.

Dirty Sexy Money
No new episodes planned until fall; three remaining pre-strike episodes will undergo some tweaking and kick off fall run.

ER
TBD.

Everybody Hates Chris
Twelve pre-strike episodes remain. No additional episodes expected for this season.

Friday Night Lights
No new episodes expected for this season. Future TBD.

Gossip Girl
Expected to shoot up to 9 new episodes to air in April/May/June.

Greek
Kicks off second half of Season 1 on March 24. Still awaiting Season 2 pickup.

Grey's Anatomy
Expected to shoot 4 or 5 new episodes to air in April/May

Heroes
TBD.

House
Expected to shoot 4 to 6 new episodes to air in April/May.

How I Met Your Mother
Expected to shoot 5 to 7 new episodes to air in April/May.

Jericho
Seven episodes remain. No additional episodes expected for this season.

Las Vegas
Two pre-strike episodes remain. No additional episodes expected for this season.

Law & Order: SVU
TBD.

Life
No new episodes expected until fall.

Life Is Wild
No new episodes expected. Ever.

Lost
Six pre-strike episodes remain. Six additional episodes could air this season.

Medium
Six pre-strike episodes remain. No additional episodes expected this season.

Men in Trees
Eleven pre-strike episodes remain. No additional episodes expected this season.

Moonlight
No new episodes expected until fall.

My Name Is Earl
Expected to shoot 8 to 10 new episodes to air in April/May.

NCIS
Expected to shoot 5 to 7 new episodes, only three of which may air this season.

The New Adventures of Old Christine
Seven pre-strike episodes remain. No additional episodes expected this season.

Nip/Tuck
Season 5 concludes Feb. 19. Production on the show's eight-episode sixth season expected to start up this summer. Airdate TBD.

Numbers
Expected to shoot 5 to 7 new episodes, only three of which may air this season.

October Road
Five pre-strike episodes remain. Future beyond that TBD.

The Office
Expected to shoot 5 to 10 new episodes to air in April/May.

One Tree Hill
Six pre-strike episodes remain. Future beyond that TBD.

Prison Break
Two pre-strike episodes remain. Future beyond that TBD.

Private Practice
Slim chance it could return with 4 or 5 new episodes this season. Either way, it'll be back in the fall.

Pushing Daisies
No new episodes until fall.

Reaper
Three pre-strike episodes remain. Future beyond that TBD.

Samantha Who?
Three remaining pre-strike episodes could possibly surface this season, or be held until fall (see Dirty Sexy Money).

Saturday Night Live
Could be back on the air as early as Feb. 16.

Scrubs
Four pre-strike episodes remain. Four additional episodes will likely be shot; unclear whether they'll air on NBC or go straight to DVD.

Smallville
Four pre-strike episodes remain. Expected to shoot 3 to 5 additional episodes to air in April/May.

Supernatural
Two pre-strike episodes remain. Expected to shoot 3 to 5 additional episodes to air in April/May.

Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles
Five pre-strike episodes remain. Future beyond that TBD.

Two and a Half Men
Expected to shoot 5 to 7 new episodes to air in April/May.

Ugly Betty
Expected to shoot 4 or 5 new episodes to air in April/May.

Without a Trace
Expected to shoot 4 to 7 new episodes to air in April/May.

Women's Murder Club
Shocking development: A deal to bring the show back this season is being hammered out as I write this. Stay tuned...

Mikado · 02-10-2008, 08:39 PM

I dont watch any of those; the strike had no effect on me, whatsoever

ClassicTVGal · 02-10-2008, 08:45 PM

What about L&O: Criminal Intent?

Dean Winchester · 02-10-2008, 08:48 PM

why no more Pushing Daisies until the fall?

I do think that the 2008-2009 season should have more episodes than normal. A show that does 22 episode seasons should have 27-28 episodes, 24 episodes maybe 30 episodes. I think they need to balance back after lost episodes this season.

EmoJoe · 02-10-2008, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roseanne88-97

Which new shows would you say are the safest for returning either this season or next season?

I'd definitely say the ones with the best chances are ABC's Private Practice and Pushing Daisies. Samantha Who? also has a good shot, as well as Big Bang Theory on CBS.

i'd say the ones you listed are the only definite ones. Back to You will be back as well if it does well post-Idol, which it probably will.

Mr. Television · 02-10-2008, 09:50 PM

I hope Chuck comes back too.

JulieSomoski · 02-10-2008, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dean Winchester

why no more Pushing Daisies until the fall?

I do think that the 2008-2009 season should have more episodes than normal. A show that does 22 episode seasons should have 27-28 episodes, 24 episodes maybe 30 episodes. I think they need to balance back after lost episodes this season.

It should . . . held over episodes, then the regular season order, which should put it over the regular 22-24 episodes. I think FOX may do that with Back to You, since it has already gotten its 24 episode order for season 1. I doubt they'll produce all 24 episodes by the end of the season - they'll could produce the rest the beginning of next season, and air them with season 2.

02-10-2008, 12:16 PM	#1
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Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	http://community.tvguide.com/blog-en...rite/800032698 24 Expected to return this fall or January '09. 30 Rock Expected to shoot 5 to 10 new episodes to air in April/May. Back to You Two pre-strike episodes remain. Future TBD*. Bionic Woman No new episodes expected. Ever. The Big Bang Theory Expected to shoot 5 to 7 new episodes to air in April/May. Big Love Expected to go into production on Season 3 in March. Airdate info is TBD. Big Shots No new episodes expected. Ever. Bones Four pre-strike episodes left. Unclear whether additional episodes will be produced for this season. Boston Legal Expected to shoot 4 or 7 new episodes to air in April/May. Brothers & Sisters Expected to shoot 4 or 5 new episodes to air in April/May. Chuck No new episodes until fall. Cold Case Expected to shoot 4 to 7 new episodes to air in April/May. Criminal Minds Expected to shoot 4 to 7 new episodes to air in April/May. CSI Expected to shoot 4 to 7 new episodes to air in April/May. CSI: Miami Expected to shoot 4 to 7 new episodes to air in April/May. CSI: NY Expected to shoot 4 to 7 new episodes to air in April/May. Desperate Housewives Expected to shoot 4 or 5 new episodes to air in April/May. Dirty Sexy Money No new episodes planned until fall; three remaining pre-strike episodes will undergo some tweaking and kick off fall run. ER TBD. Everybody Hates Chris Twelve pre-strike episodes remain. No additional episodes expected for this season. Friday Night Lights No new episodes expected for this season. Future TBD. Gossip Girl Expected to shoot up to 9 new episodes to air in April/May/June. Greek Kicks off second half of Season 1 on March 24. Still awaiting Season 2 pickup. Grey's Anatomy Expected to shoot 4 or 5 new episodes to air in April/May Heroes TBD. House Expected to shoot 4 to 6 new episodes to air in April/May. How I Met Your Mother Expected to shoot 5 to 7 new episodes to air in April/May. Jericho Seven episodes remain. No additional episodes expected for this season. Las Vegas Two pre-strike episodes remain. No additional episodes expected for this season. Law & Order: SVU TBD. Life No new episodes expected until fall. Life Is Wild No new episodes expected. Ever. Lost Six pre-strike episodes remain. Six additional episodes could air this season. Medium Six pre-strike episodes remain. No additional episodes expected this season. Men in Trees Eleven pre-strike episodes remain. No additional episodes expected this season. Moonlight No new episodes expected until fall. My Name Is Earl Expected to shoot 8 to 10 new episodes to air in April/May. NCIS Expected to shoot 5 to 7 new episodes, only three of which may air this season. The New Adventures of Old Christine Seven pre-strike episodes remain. No additional episodes expected this season. Nip/Tuck Season 5 concludes Feb. 19. Production on the show's eight-episode sixth season expected to start up this summer. Airdate TBD. Numbers Expected to shoot 5 to 7 new episodes, only three of which may air this season. October Road Five pre-strike episodes remain. Future beyond that TBD. The Office Expected to shoot 5 to 10 new episodes to air in April/May. One Tree Hill Six pre-strike episodes remain. Future beyond that TBD. Prison Break Two pre-strike episodes remain. Future beyond that TBD. Private Practice Slim chance it could return with 4 or 5 new episodes this season. Either way, it'll be back in the fall. Pushing Daisies No new episodes until fall. Reaper Three pre-strike episodes remain. Future beyond that TBD. Samantha Who? Three remaining pre-strike episodes could possibly surface this season, or be held until fall (see Dirty Sexy Money). Saturday Night Live Could be back on the air as early as Feb. 16. Scrubs Four pre-strike episodes remain. Four additional episodes will likely be shot; unclear whether they'll air on NBC or go straight to DVD. Smallville Four pre-strike episodes remain. Expected to shoot 3 to 5 additional episodes to air in April/May. Supernatural Two pre-strike episodes remain. Expected to shoot 3 to 5 additional episodes to air in April/May. Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles Five pre-strike episodes remain. Future beyond that TBD. Two and a Half Men Expected to shoot 5 to 7 new episodes to air in April/May. Ugly Betty Expected to shoot 4 or 5 new episodes to air in April/May. Without a Trace Expected to shoot 4 to 7 new episodes to air in April/May. Women's Murder Club Shocking development: A deal to bring the show back this season is being hammered out as I write this. Stay tuned...

02-10-2008, 08:39 PM	#10
Mikado Main st bridge Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 06, 2005 Posts: 25,880	I dont watch any of those; the strike had no effect on me, whatsoever

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Dean Winchester Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 28, 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 14,803	why no more Pushing Daisies until the fall? I do think that the 2008-2009 season should have more episodes than normal. A show that does 22 episode seasons should have 27-28 episodes, 24 episodes maybe 30 episodes. I think they need to balance back after lost episodes this season.

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Mr. Television 22 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,129	I hope Chuck comes back too.