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Brent88 · 02-14-2008, 08:01 PM

CBS Renews 11 Shows for 2008-09
While 'Big Bang Theory,' all three 'CSIs' and 'Ghost Whisperer' are safe, but what about 'Moonlight' and 'HIMYM'?

Late Thursday (Feb. 14) afternoon, CBS gave Valentine's Day gift to freshman comedy "The Big Bang Theory," plus 10 other scripted hits.

The network announced that 11 of its most successful shows, including eight of the 20 top-rated scripted offerings on television, will be back for the 2008-09 season. Joining "The Big Bang Theory" on the pick-up front are "Cold Case," "Criminal Minds," all three shows in the "CSI" franchise, "Ghost Whisperer," "NCIS," "Numb3rs," "Two and a Half Men" and "Without a Trace."

The network had previously ordered another installment of "The Amazing Race," plus two more seasons of "Survivor."

None of those renewals is particularly surprising, as most of the shows represent the foundation of CBS' long run as TV's most-watched network.

CBS also announced on Thursday that even if other networks are feeling doubts about how to handle the upfronts season this year, The Eye will hold a presentation for advertisers on Wednesday, May 14 at Carnegie Hall. The may turn out to be Judgment Day for fans of a number of currently unrenewed shows.

Among the shows that remain in limbo are beloved Monday comedy "How I Met Your Mother," slightly less beloved Monday comedy "Rules of Attraction," the James Wood drama "Shark" "The Unit" and cult vampire favorite "Moonlight." All of those shows are being brought back into production and will return in March and April for new episodes likely to determine their eventual fate. Presumably the network's schedule will still have room for several of those shows.

Also on uncertain footing is "Jericho," which was brought back from the dead after a fan campaign, but delivered middling returns in its Tuesday return. "Jericho" has finished shooting its mini-season, but six episodes have yet to air.

ryan423 · 02-14-2008, 09:22 PM

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love TBBT! Best new sitcom in years! I loved Johnny G. on Roseanne and am so happy to see him in his own series!

Superbowl · 02-14-2008, 11:49 PM

Me too, I couldn't be happier having The Big Bang Theory for another season. It is truly the best new sitcom in years.

dawsongirl · 02-15-2008, 01:34 AM

All my shows are coming back.

friendsfan77 · 02-15-2008, 02:20 AM

I hope they renew HIMYM

snl 70s show fan · 02-15-2008, 02:29 AM

im happy about big bang theory and ghost whisperer

TJL · 02-15-2008, 04:30 AM

All hail the Godess that is Kaley!

comedyfreak · 02-15-2008, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by snl 70s show fan

im happy about big bang theory and ghost whisperer

Me too, those are the two I watch.

JulieSomoski · 02-15-2008, 01:59 PM

I think it's no surprise Big Bang Theory was one of the first shows to get renewed for next season. It's likely to become the next biggest sitcom hit. Great news!

wkomorow · 02-15-2008, 10:00 PM

BBT is the funniest shoe on TV today. I am glad it was renewed. There are so few shows that can combine visual humor with smart dialogue. It reminds me of still standing which was one of my favorite show.

James · 02-21-2008, 02:10 PM

Brent, I read on Wikipedia that Two and a Half Men had ended production in response to the strike. At least that's how I interpreted it--dismantled the show set in other words. Does that mean it will suddenly be back in 2008-09?

Tubehead · 02-21-2008, 03:23 PM

is moonlight coming back on? i heard they want be any neweer epsidoes unitl April. I hope they have a second season. its one of my favortie shows.

Mr. Television · 02-21-2008, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by James

Brent, I read on Wikipedia that Two and a Half Men had ended production in response to the strike. At least that's how I interpreted it--dismantled the show set in other words. Does that mean it will suddenly be back in 2008-09?

Don't believe everything you read on that site. Two and a Half Men is the highest rated sitcom on tv. It's coming back with new shows this season.

James · 02-22-2008, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Clint Eastwood Fan

Don't believe everything you read on that site. Two and a Half Men is the highest rated sitcom on tv. It's coming back with new shows this season.

Sure, but what about next season?

Mr. Television · 02-22-2008, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by James

Sure, but what about next season?

It's coming back next season too. It's the center of their Monday night lineup. CBS isn't going to cancel it. Their whole comedy lineup would probably collapse without it.

02-14-2008, 08:01 PM	#1
Brent88 Member Forum Star Join Date: Aug 01, 2003 Location: Alabama Posts: 16,180	CBS renews Big Bang Theory and 10 other shows for 2008-2009 CBS Renews 11 Shows for 2008-09 While 'Big Bang Theory,' all three 'CSIs' and 'Ghost Whisperer' are safe, but what about 'Moonlight' and 'HIMYM'? Late Thursday (Feb. 14) afternoon, CBS gave Valentine's Day gift to freshman comedy "The Big Bang Theory," plus 10 other scripted hits. The network announced that 11 of its most successful shows, including eight of the 20 top-rated scripted offerings on television, will be back for the 2008-09 season. Joining "The Big Bang Theory" on the pick-up front are "Cold Case," "Criminal Minds," all three shows in the "CSI" franchise, "Ghost Whisperer," "NCIS," "Numb3rs," "Two and a Half Men" and "Without a Trace." The network had previously ordered another installment of "The Amazing Race," plus two more seasons of "Survivor." None of those renewals is particularly surprising, as most of the shows represent the foundation of CBS' long run as TV's most-watched network. CBS also announced on Thursday that even if other networks are feeling doubts about how to handle the upfronts season this year, The Eye will hold a presentation for advertisers on Wednesday, May 14 at Carnegie Hall. The may turn out to be Judgment Day for fans of a number of currently unrenewed shows. Among the shows that remain in limbo are beloved Monday comedy "How I Met Your Mother," slightly less beloved Monday comedy "Rules of Attraction," the James Wood drama "Shark" "The Unit" and cult vampire favorite "Moonlight." All of those shows are being brought back into production and will return in March and April for new episodes likely to determine their eventual fate. Presumably the network's schedule will still have room for several of those shows. Also on uncertain footing is "Jericho," which was brought back from the dead after a fan campaign, but delivered middling returns in its Tuesday return. "Jericho" has finished shooting its mini-season, but six episodes have yet to air.
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Tubehead Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 12, 2007 Location: chattanooga.tn Posts: 5,139	cbs is moonlight coming back on? i heard they want be any neweer epsidoes unitl April. I hope they have a second season. its one of my favortie shows.

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ryan423 Member Senior Member Join Date: Oct 15, 2007 Posts: 1,829	YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love TBBT! Best new sitcom in years! I loved Johnny G. on Roseanne and am so happy to see him in his own series!

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wkomorow Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Nov 24, 2005 Posts: 226	BBT is the funniest shoe on TV today. I am glad it was renewed. There are so few shows that can combine visual humor with smart dialogue. It reminds me of still standing which was one of my favorite show.

02-21-2008, 02:10 PM	#11
James Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 07, 2001 Location: Dayton, Ohio, USA Posts: 6,370	Brent, I read on Wikipedia that Two and a Half Men had ended production in response to the strike. At least that's how I interpreted it--dismantled the show set in other words. Does that mean it will suddenly be back in 2008-09?