Death Watch 2012: Our fall TV predictions -- UPDATED
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Way to go, Fringe! Some shows have received an 11th-hour reprieve before the May upfronts in New York, where the broadcast networks announce their fall 2012 schedules beginning May 14. Time to check the status of nearly all broadcast shows.
FOX
Alcatraz: DEAD
Allen Gregory: DEAD.
American Dad: RENEWED.
American Idol: Not going anywhere, obviously.
Bent: DEAD
Bones: RENEWED.
Breaking In: DEAD.
Family Guy: RENEWED.
Fringe: RENEWED.
Glee: RENEWED.
Hell’s Kitchen: RENEWED
House: The doctor is out!
Kitchen Nightmares: RENEWED.
Napoleon Dynamite: We aren’t feeling it.
New Girl: RENEWED.
Raising Hope: RENEWED.
The Cleveland Show: RENEWED.
The Finder: DEAD
The Simpsons: RENEWED.
The X-Factor: RENEWED. (But who are the new hosts and remaining judges?)
I Hate My Teenage Daughter: Not officially canceled, but Fox never officially canceled Moment of Truth either.
Terra Nova: 3.6 rating. Status: Canceled by Fox, currently shopping for another home. We’re not holding our breath, especially since stars like Jason O’Mara have already booked other shows.
Touch: RENEWED
NEXT: ABC!
ABC
Castle: A 10 p.m. success on ABC? This crime drama favorite will return.
Modern Family: Strange the renewal hasn’t happened already, but we’re hearing ABC isn’t renewing any shows until upfronts. Dang!
Body of Proof: RENEWED.
Charlie’s Angels (ABC): DEAD
Cougar Town: OFF TO TBS
Dancing with the Stars: ABC can’t live without its fringe. And we can’t live without Maks.
Desperate Housewives: Buh bye, ladies! Stay fab.
GCB: We aren’t feeling positive about a second season, but it’s too early to say.
Grey’s Anatomy: Certain contracts are up this season (here’s looking at you, Meredith and McDreamy) but we have no doubt Seattle Grace will be open for another season.
Happy Endings: Young, hip, pulls a decent number. It’ll earn another season.
Last Man Standing: Tough one. It’s hard to let a star like Tim Allen go, but these ratings aren’t exactly upstanding. Could be close.
Man Up!: DEAD
Missing: DEAD.
Once Upon a Time: Since its the highest-rated new drama of the season, we expect ABC to say yes to more fantasy.
Pan Am: DEAD.
Private Practice: RENEWED.
Revenge: Strange that ABC hasn’t already rewarded this critical fave with a renewal.
Suburgatory: Has been a pretty stable performer.
The Bachelor: Nothing official, but it’s practically a done deal. Now, about having a black bachelor….
The Middle: Oh sure, it’s a self-starter.
The River: DEAD.
Work It: DEAD
NEXT: NBC!
NBC
30 Rock: RENEWED
Are You There, Chelsea? No, in fact, she’s not. And neither are her viewers.
Awake: DEAD.
Bent: A goner.
Chuck: So long!
Community: Critics and die-hard fans love it, but delivers a cable-sized audience. We expect a renewal anyway.
Grimm: RENEWED.
Fashion Star: Definitely a bubble show. Too soon to tell.
Fear Factor: It was nice having you around Joe Rogan, but it’s time to say buh-bye.
Free Agents: DEAD
Harry’s Law: DEAD.
Law & Order: SVU:RENEWED
Parenthood: RENEWED.
Parks & Recreation: RENEWED.
Playboy Club: DEAD
Prime Suspect: DEAD
The Apprentice: Celebrity versions do fine; we think another one will come down the pipeline.
The Firm: DEAD
The Biggest Loser: Feels tired, but it’s a solid player and relatively cheap to keep in the hopper.
The Office: It’s NBC’s highest-rated scripted show. So, yes — even the showrunner stepping down and the possibility of some actors exiting.
Rock Center With Brian Williams: Stick with your day job, Brian.
The Sing-Off: Better suited for summer, not fall.
Smash: RENEWED.
The Voice: Though nothing is official, negotiations are well underway over a third season and deciding which judges will make a triumphant return.
Up All Night: RENEWED.
Whitney: Nosedived after being moved to Wednesdays. Girl, you’re done.
NEXT: THE CW!
CW
Secret Circle: DEAD.
Gossip Girl: RENEWED.
90210: RENEWED.
One Tree Hill: Say goodbye to the kids!
Ringer: DEAD.
Supernatural: RENEWED.
The Vampire Diaries: RENEWED.
Hart of Dixie: RENEWED.
America’s Top Model: RENEWED.
Nikita: RENEWED.
FINALLY: CBS!
CBS
A Gifted Man:So long, Patrick Wilson: We only hope there’s time for you to book another show for fall.
CSI: NY and CSI: Miami: We predict Gary Sinise and company say goodbye this spring, followed by David Caruso next year.
CSI: RENEWED.
Criminal Minds: RENEWED.
Hawaii 5-0: RENEWED.
How I Met Your Mother: RENEWED.
How to be a Gentleman: DEAD.
Mike & Molly: RENEWED.
NCIS: RENEWED.
NCIS: LA: RENEWED.
Person of Interest:RENEWED.
Rob: Might go down to the wire.
Rules of Engagement: Still in flux. CBS likes this show to patch a hole when new comedies drop out.
Survivor: RENEWED.
The Amazing Race: RENEWED
The Big Bang Theory: RENEWED.
The Good Wife: RENEWED.
The Mentalist: RENEWED.
2 Broke Girls: RENEWED.
Two and A Half Men: Nothing official yet, but we predict a return for the show and Ashton Kutcher.
Undercover Boss: RENEWED.
Unforgettable: The Poppy Montgomery drama performs fairly well without anybody saying a word about it, which makes us think it’s got a decent shot.
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