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JamesG · 05-21-2012, 06:50 PM

CBS Renews "Rules of Engagement" for Midseason Return
May 21, 2012
by Kate Stanhope

It's another hail mary for the comedy that just won't die.

CBS has renewed "Rules of Engagement" for a seventh season set to premiere sometime midseason, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

After extended talks, which kept the renewal news from being announced with the rest of CBS' 2012-2013 TV schedule, 13 episodes of the veteran comedy will be produced, bringing its total episode count to exactly 100 — the number normally needed for a show to go into syndication.

This is not the first time "Rules of Engagement" has been renewed at the last minute or been held for midseason. Last fall, the show has slated to air Saturdays at 8/7c before CBS quickly canceled freshman comedy "How to Be a Gentleman" and replaced it with "Rules".

However, the episode order for Season 6 was cut from 24 to 15 episodes because of another soon-to-be-canceled freshman comedy, "Rob".

The Season 6 finale averaged 7.1 million viewers per episode and a 2.1 rating in the adults ages 18-49 demographic.

It is unknown yet where "Rules of Engagement" will land on CBS' midseason schedule. First-year comedy "Friend Me" is also set to bow later in the year.

http://www.tvguide.com/News/CBS-Rene...t-1047851.aspx

AB · 05-21-2012, 07:07 PM

That's good news, I'm surprised CBS doesn't treat this show better.

Mr. Television · 05-21-2012, 07:20 PM

I have to hand it to this show. Reaching 100 episodes as mostly a filler sitcom is quite impressive.

80sTrivia · 05-22-2012, 04:34 AM

I actually like this show. Glad to hear it has been given yet-another reprieve!

Jaqui-Michel · 05-22-2012, 01:32 PM

I like this show too. It's a survivor without much fan fare. Does anyone know how ROE's ratings compare to the NBC's Thursday night comedies?

Family Ties Forever! · 05-22-2012, 03:11 PM

Cool.

Family Ties Forever! · 10-08-2012, 06:31 AM

I know only half a season was ordered this year. Will the thirteen epieodes start airining in January?

comedyfreak · 10-26-2012, 05:29 AM

YAY I really like the show it's funny with a great cast. I figured it would come back since Partners doesn't seem to be doing so well.

comedyfreak · 01-24-2013, 09:15 AM

When is this show coming back??

gilligan fanatic · 01-24-2013, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by comedyfreak

When is this show coming back??

February 4th

comedyfreak · 02-23-2013, 12:04 AM

I'm enjoying the show still funny.

05-21-2012, 06:50 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,008	CBS Renews "Rules of Engagement" for 7th Season *CBS Renews "Rules of Engagement" for Midseason Return* May 21, 2012 by Kate Stanhope It's another hail mary for the comedy that just won't die. CBS has renewed "Rules of Engagement" for a seventh season set to premiere sometime midseason, according to The Hollywood Reporter. After extended talks, which kept the renewal news from being announced with the rest of CBS' 2012-2013 TV schedule, 13 episodes of the veteran comedy will be produced, bringing its total episode count to exactly 100 — the number normally needed for a show to go into syndication. This is not the first time "Rules of Engagement" has been renewed at the last minute or been held for midseason. Last fall, the show has slated to air Saturdays at 8/7c before CBS quickly canceled freshman comedy "How to Be a Gentleman" and replaced it with "Rules". However, the episode order for Season 6 was cut from 24 to 15 episodes because of another soon-to-be-canceled freshman comedy, "Rob". The Season 6 finale averaged 7.1 million viewers per episode and a 2.1 rating in the adults ages 18-49 demographic. It is unknown yet where "Rules of Engagement" will land on CBS' midseason schedule. First-year comedy "Friend Me" is also set to bow later in the year. http://www.tvguide.com/News/CBS-Rene...t-1047851.aspx

05-21-2012, 07:20 PM	#3
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