
First, the good news; these shows have been promised a home next season, if not a viewership. I've separated them by network and value categories. These aren't all of them, so if you're looking for a full list check out Ausiello's blog.
ABC
Yay!
- Brothers & Sisters (season 4) ... Smart writing + WASPy cast = success.
- Dancing with the Stars (season 9) ... No shock there; this is surprisingly compelling, but only as good as its Stars' personalities. Most everyone else involved (judges, hosts, band) suck wind.
- Desperate Housewives (season 6) ... Argue all you want about its consistency, it remains thrilling at any speed.
- Lost (season 6) ... One more to go...
- Ugly Betty (season 4) ... Cute enough, right?
Dear God, Why
- The Bachelor (season 14!) ... It just goes to show that any dreck can follow the juggernaut that is Dancing With the Stars.
- Grey's Anatomy (season 6) ... The MDs have run their course. DNR.
- Scrubs (season 9) ... Medic, medic!
Dearly Departed
- In the Motherhood ... Cheryl Hines/Megan Mullally sitcom that no one watched, but should have. This was genuinely funny.
- Pushing Daisies ... Inventive, clever, and keeping the Broadway stars' offstage careers alive... sadly the pie shop has closed.
- Samantha Who? ... Fiercely likable cast; this one comes as a shock.
Good Riddance
- Cupid ... An ill-conceived remake of a Jeremy Piven/Paula Marshall shoulda-been-a-hit. Lightning didn't strike even once, so why did they bother giving us a never-gonna?
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FOX
Yay!
- 24 ... Although, seriously, how do you not watch this on DVD? I can't wait a full week!
- American Idol (season 9) ... Trainwreck it may be, it's a fun set of rails.
- Bones (seasons 5 & 6) ... David Boreanaz is sexy. What's this show about again?
- Dollhouse (season 2) ... Didn't dig season 1 but even Buffy needed time to settle.
- The Simpsons (season 21) ... Finally, after a lackluster 4 or 5 seasons, it seems to be getting good again.
Dear God, Why
- 'Til Death (season 4) ... Please let us part.
- American Dad (season 5) ... I don't understand why people find an even more broad humor than Family Guy (which also got renewed, but I have no strong feelings about) has such an audience.
Dearly Departed
- Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles ... Sniff. I'm sorry, I can't go on.
Good Riddance
- King of the Hill ... Terminally unfunny series that went on a decade too long.
- Prison Break ... So did they get out?
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NBC
Yay!
- 30 Rock (season 4) ... There is life for Fey after Palin!
Dear God, Why
- Heroes (season 3) ... There has to be a reason this is so popular. Satan?
Good Riddance
- Knight Rider ... I'm sorry, Knight Rider. You were lame and I hated you. And now you're gone. And I feel validated.
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CBS
I Really Couldn't Give a Damn (Coming Back)
- The Amazing Race
- The Big Bang Theory
- Cold Case
- Criminal Minds
- CSI
- CSI: Miami
- CSI: NY
- Ghost Whisperer
- How I Met Your Mother
- The Mentalist
- NCIS
- Numb3rs
- Survivor
I Really Couldn't Give a Damn (See Ya)
- Without a Trace
What Is Wrong With You, America
- Two and a Half Men (season 7)
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CW
Yay!
- America's Next Top Model (cycle 13) ... I am so excited!
Again, check this if your favorite's not listed. And shoot me a comment why I should check out your show, because if I didn't have an opinion one way or the other about its fate, I probably haven't seen it. Sell me on it.
LOL ... I wonder if they broke out too from Prison Break.
05/25/2009 at 03:48:23