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2007–08 United States network television schedule
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2007
The 2007–08 network television schedule for the six major English language commercial broadcast networks in the United States covers the prime time hours from September 2007 to August 2008. The schedule is followed by a list per network of returning series, new series, and series canceled after the 2006–07 season. The schedule was affected by the 2007–08 Writers Guild of America strike (which began on November 5 and ended on February 12). After that, the next disruption to the networks' primetime schedules would not occur until the 2020–21 season, whose network schedules were affected by the suspension of film and television productions as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
NBC was the first to announce its fall schedule on May 14, 2007,http://thefutoncritic.com/news/2007/05/14/nbc-delivers-the-quality-once-again-this-fall-introducing-five-ambitious-new-dramas-an-inventive-comedy-and-a-variety-of-innovative-unscripted-programs-for-its-2007-08-primetime-schedule-24411/20070514nbc01/ NBC Delivers the Quality Once Again This Fall, Introducing Five Ambitious New Dramas, an Inventive Comedy and a Variety of Innovative Unscripted Programs for Its 2007-08 Primetime Schedule The Futon Critic May 14, 2007 June 26, 2019 followed by ABC on May 15,http://thefutoncritic.com/news/2007/05/15/abc-unveils-2007-08-primetime-schedule-24424/20070515abc01/ ABC Unveils 2007-08 Primetime Schedule The Futon Critic May 15, 2007 June 26, 2019 https://archive.today/20170119021932/http://thefutoncritic.com/showatch/private-practice/ January 19, 2017 dead CBS on May 16,http://thefutoncritic.com/news/2007/05/16/cbs-announces-2007-2008-primetime-schedule-24442/20070516cbs02/ CBS Announces 2007-2008 Primetime Schedule The Futon Critic May 16, 2007 June 26, 2019 Fox and The CW on May 17,http://thefutoncritic.com/news/2007/05/17/fox-announces-primetime-slate-for-2007-2008-season-24455/20070517fox04/ FOX Announces Primetime Slate for 2007-2008 Season The Futon Critic May 17, 2007 June 26, 2019http://thefutoncritic.com/news/2007/05/17/the-cw-kicks-off-its-second-season-with-six-new-series-24456/20070517cw01/ The CW Kicks Off Its Second Season with Six New Series The Futon Critic May 17, 2007 June 26, 2019 and MyNetworkTV on August 24, 2007.http://thefutoncritic.com/news/2007/08/24/mynetworktv-finalizes-fall-lineup-25312/7444/ MyNetworkTV Finalizes Fall Lineup August 24, 2017 June 26, 2019
This was the first TV season where Nielsen Media Research kept track of DVR ratings (live plus same day; C3; live plus 7).http://mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com/2007/10/16/people-do-watch-commercials/?_r=0 People Do Watch Commercials Brian Stelter
PBS is not included; member stations have local flexibility over most of their schedules and broadcasts times for network shows may vary. Ion Television is also not included since the network's schedule consisted mainly of syndicated reruns and movies.
Each of the 30 highest-rated shows released in May 2008 is listed with its rank and rating as determined by Nielsen Media Research.Highest-rated series is based on the annual top-rated programs list compiled by Nielsen Media Research and reported on TimBrooks.net/Ratings https://web.archive.org/web/20120621210328/http://www.timbrooks.net/ratings/ 2012-06-21 mdy-all
New series to broadcast television are highlighted in bold. Repeat airings or same-day rebroadcasts are indicated by (R).
All times are U.S. Eastern and Pacific Time (except for some live sports or events). Subtract one hour for Central, Mountain, Alaska, and Hawaii–Aleutian times.
All sporting events air live in all time zones in U.S. Eastern time, with local and/or late-night programming scheduled by affiliates after game completion.
All NBC programming from August 8, 2008, to August 24, 2008, was pre-empted for coverage of the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.http://thefutoncritic.com/guide.aspx?id=summer_2008 Guide - TheFutonCritic.com - The Web's Best Television Resource thefutoncritic.com
Impact of the 2007–08 Writers Guild of America strike
2007–08 Writers Guild of America strike
On November 5, the Writers Guild of America went on strike. During the strike, production on scripted television series across all of the major television networks was suspended. The writers' strike forced the networks to postpone the start of the fall 2007 schedule later than usual; rather than the traditional late-September/early-October start, new and returning series had their premieres delayed until late October and into November. The Writers Guild of America strike ended on February 12. The 2007–08 television season was thus the first of three television seasons to have its start delayed due to issues outside of the control of the major networks; the other instances were the 1988–89 season (due to the 1988 Writers Guild of America strike) and the 2001–02 season (due to the networks' news coverage of the September 11 attacks). The next major disruption to the primetime television schedules of the major television networks would not occur until the 2020–21 season (due to a suspension of television productions as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic). The third major disruption to the primetime television schedules of the major television networks were the 2022–23 season and the 2023–24 season (due to the 2023 Writers Guild of America strike, and the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike).
Legend
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#FA8072 darkgray Red indicates series being burned off and other irregularly scheduled programs, including specials and movies.
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light white darkgray highlight yellow Yellow highlights indicates the top-10 most watched programs of the season.
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light white darkgray highlight magenta Magenta highlights indicates numbers 21-30 most watched programs of the season.
light white darkgray highlight black Highlights indicates that it falls in multiple of the above categories.
Sunday
Network7:00 p.m.7:30 p.m.8:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.ABC FallAmerica's Funniest Home VideosExtreme Makeover: Home Edition (21/7.7)Desperate Housewives (6/11.6)Brothers & Sisters (22/7.6)(Tied with CSI: NY, Heroes andLaw & Order: Special Victims Unit) WinterOprah's Big GiveHere Come the Newlyweds SpringDesperate Housewives (6/11.6)Brothers & Sisters (22/7.6)(Tied with CSI: NY, Heroes andLaw & Order: Special Victims Unit) SummerHigh School Musical: Get in the PictureExtreme Makeover: Home Edition (R)Desperate Housewives (R) Mid-summerExtreme Makeover: Home Edition (R)CBS Fall60 Minutes (17/8.4)The Amazing RaceCold Case (28/7.1)(Tied with Deal or No Deal)Shark (30/7.0)(Tied with The Unit and Hell's Kitchen) WinterBig BrotherDexter (R) SpringMillion Dollar PasswordVarious programming SummerBig BrotherMillion Dollar PasswordCold Case (R)The CW FallCW Now Online NationLife Is WildAmerica's Next Top Model (R)Local programming Mid-fallAliens inAmerica (R) Late fallCrowned: The Mother of All Pageants (R) WinterEverybody Hates Chris (R)Everybody Hates ChrisAliens in AmericaGirlfriends (R)The Game (R) SpringAmerica's Next Top Model (R)The GameGirlfriends (R) SummerOne Tree Hill (R)Fox FallFox NFL (4:15 p.m.)The OTThe SimpsonsKing of the HillFamily GuyAmerican Dad! WinterVarious programming Late winterKing of the Hill (R)American Dad! (R) Unhitched SpringThe Simpsons (R)American Dad! Late springDon't Forget the Lyrics! (R) Summer'Til Death (R)NBC FallFootball Night in AmericaNBC Sunday Night Football (8:15 p.m.) (10/9.7) WinterDateline NBCVarious programming Mid-winterAmerican Gladiators (R) Late winterDateline NBCLaw & Order (R)Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (R) SpringDateline NBCMonk (R)Psych (R) Mid-springThe Office (R) Late springNBC Sports programmingDateline NBC SummerMost Outrageous Moments (R)America's Got Talent (R)
Notes:
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition aired two-hour episodes on January 13 through January 27.http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news.aspx?date=12/20/07&id=7525 Breaking News - Abc, NBC Shuffle January Premieres - TheFutonCritic.com thefutoncritic.com
Viva Laughlin aired two episodes (the pilot on October 18 and the 2nd episode on October 21) before it was cancelled.
Monday
Network8:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.ABC FallDancing with the Stars (3/14.0) Samantha Who? (19/8.0)The Bachelor Late fallSpecial programmingSamantha Who? (19/8.0)Notes from the UnderbellyOctober Road WinterDance War: Bruno vs. Carrie Ann SpringDancing with the Stars (3/14.0)Samantha Who? (19/8.0)The Bachelor Late springThe BacheloretteThe Mole SummerHigh School Musical: Get in the PictureWanna Bet? Mid-summerSamantha Who? (R)CBS FallHow I Met Your Mother The Big Bang Theory Two and a Half Men (15/8.5)(Tied with Survivor) Rules of EngagementCSI: Miami (11/9.2)(Tied with NCIS) Winter Welcome to the CaptainThe New Adventures of Old Christine Late winterThe Big Bang TheoryHow I Met Your Mother Spring Rules of Engagement SummerThe New Adventures of Old Christine (R)The CW Fall Everybody Hates Chris Aliens in AmericaGirlfriendsThe GameLocal programming WinterGossip Girl (R) Mid-winterPussycat Dolls Present: Girlicious SpringGossip GirlOne Tree HillFox FallPrison BreakK-Ville Late fallHouse (R) WinterPrison BreakTerminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles Late winterNew AmsterdamVarious programming SpringBonesHouse (8/10.5)MNT FallCelebrity ExposéVarious programming Mid-fallBreaking The Magician's Code (R)Celebrity Exposé Late fallSpecial programming WinterCelebrity ExposéMeet My Folks (R) Mid-winterParadise Hotel SpringCelebrity Exposé (R) SummerCelebrity Exposé (R)Decision HouseNBC FallChuckHeroes (22/7.6)(Tied with Brothers & Sisters, CSI: NY and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit)Journeyman WinterAmerican GladiatorsDeal or No Deal (28/7.1)(Tied with Cold Case)Medium Late winterMy Dad Is Better than Your Dad SpringDeal or No Deal (28/7.1)(Tied with Cold Case) Late springAmerican GladiatorsNashville StarDateline NBC
Notes:
NBC aired Clash of the Choirs for four consecutive nights starting on December 17, 2007.
ABC aired Duel for six nights for the week starting on December 17, 2007.
American Gladiators premiered Sunday, January 6, 2008, at 9:00 pm Eastern/8:00 pm Central before moving to Mondays at 8:00 pm Eastern/7:00 pm Central.
Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles premiered Sunday, January 13, 2008, at 8:00 pm Eastern/7:00 pm Central before moving to Mondays at 9:00 pm Eastern/8:00 pm Central.
Season 7 of 24 was supposed to start in 2008, but delayed to 2009 due to the WGA strike.
Tuesday
Network8:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.ABC Fall Cavemen CarpoolersDancing with the Stars (5/12.3)Boston Legal Late fallSpecial programmingAccording to Jim (R) WinterJust for LaughsJust for Laughs (R)According to JimCarpoolers Late winterPrimetime: What Would You Do? SpringAccording to JimAccording to Jim (R)Dancing with the Stars (5/12.3)Boston Legal Mid-springWomen's Murder Club Late springSamantha Who? (R)Boston Legal (R) SummerWipeoutI Survived a Japanese Game ShowPrimetime Mid-summerWanna Bet?CBS FallNCIS (11/9.2)(Tied with CSI: Miami)The Unit (30/7.0)(Tied with Shark)Cane Winter48 Hours Mid-winterBig BrotherJericho SpringShark (30/7.0)(Tied with The Unit and Hell's Kitchen)Various programming Late spring48 HoursWithout a Trace SummerBig BrotherThe CW FallBeauty and the GeekReaperLocal programming WinterReaper (R)One Tree Hill Late winterBeauty and the Geek SpringReaperFox FallBonesHouse (8/10.5) WinterAmerican Idol (1/16.1) Mid-winterAmerican Idol (1/16.1) SpringAmerican Idol (1/16.1)Hell's Kitchen (30/7.0)(Tied with Shark and The Unit) Late springThe Moment of Truth (13/8.8)(Tied with Without a Trace) SummerHouse (R)Various programmingMNT FallThe Academy (R) JAILJAIL (R) Late fallSpecial programming Winter Street PatrolStreet Patrol (R) JAILJAIL (R)NBC Fall The Singing BeeThe Biggest LoserLaw & Order: Special Victims Unit (22/7.6)(Tied with Brothers & Sisters, CSI: NY and Heroes) WinterThe Biggest Loser Spring Most Outrageous MomentsMost Outrageous Moments (R)Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (R) SummerCelebrity Family FeudAmerica's Got Talent
Notes:
According to Jim premiered on January 1, 2008, with two 30-minute episodes. Then on January 9, 2008, it only aired one episode for the night.
One Tree Hill premiered on January 8, 2008, with a two-hour premiere.
American Idol premiered on January 15 to 16, 2008 with two hour episodes each night.
NBC aired quarterlife on February 26, 2008. After the first episode failed to earn the ratings the network had hoped, NBC announced that the series would be canceled after airing only one episode. Its remaining episodes would air on sibling channel Bravo.
Miss Guided aired a "sneak-peek" on Tuesday, March 18, 2008, following Dancing with the Stars at 10:30 pm Eastern/9:30 pm Central. It then moved to its regular timeslot on March 20 at 8:00 pm Eastern/7:00 pm Central with back-to-back episodes filling in for Ugly Betty through April 3.ABC Sends "Miss/Guided" to Counsel Thursdays, The Futon Critic, February 26, 2008
On April 8, 2008, CBS premiered Secret Talents of the Stars at 10 pm Eastern/9 pm Central. The show was cancelled the following day.
Wednesday
Network8:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.ABC FallPushing DaisiesPrivate Practice (26/7.3)Dirty Sexy Money WinterWife SwapSupernannyCashmere Mafia Late winterMen in Trees SpringBoston Legal Late springMen in Trees SummerPrimetime: CrimeCBS FallKid NationCriminal Minds (18/8.2)CSI: NY (22/7.6)(Tied with Brothers & Sisters, Heroesand Law & Order: Special Victims Unit) WinterPower of 10 Mid-winterBig Brother SpringThe Price Is Right $1,000,000 Spectacular SummerGreatest American DogThe CW FallAmerica's Next Top ModelGossip GirlLocal programming Late fallCrowned: The Mother of All Pageants WinterAmerica's Next Top ModelPussycat Dolls Present: Girlicious SpringFarmer Wants a Wife SummerPussycat Dolls Present: Girlicious (R)Fox Fall Back to You 'Til DeathKitchen Nightmares WinterAmerican Idol (2/15.9)The Moment of Truth (13/8.8)(Tied with Without a Trace) Late winterThe Moment of Truth (13/8.8)(Tied with Without a Trace)American Idol (2/15.9) Spring 'Til Death Back to You Late springSo You Think You Can DanceMNT FallDecision HouseMeet My Folks (R) WinterWhacked Out VideosWhacked Out Videos (R)Special programming Mid-winterMasters of Illusion (R) SpringUnder One RoofThe Best of In Living ColorBreaking The Magician's Code (R) Late springMasters of Illusion (R) SummerWhacked Out Videos (R)The Twilight Zone (R) Mid-summerThe Twilight Zone (R)Whacked Out Videos (R)NBC FallDeal or No DealBionic WomanLife Mid-fallPhenomenon WinterDeal or No DealLaw & Order: Criminal Intent (R)Law & Order (27/7.2) SpringDeal or No Deal SummerThe Baby Borrowers (R)The Baby BorrowersCelebrity Circus Mid-summerAmerica's Got Talent (R)Law & Order (R)
Notes:
American Idol premiered on January 15, 2008, and January 16, 2008, with two-hour episodes each night.
Crowned: The Mother of All Pageants premiered on December 12, 2007, at 9:00 pm Eastern/8:00PM Central before moving to Wednesdays at 8:00 pm Eastern/7:00PM Central.
Law & Order had a two-hour season premiere (two episodes) on January 2, 2008.
Supernanny aired back to back episodes on January 2, 2008.
Thursday
Network8:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.ABC FallUgly BettyGrey's Anatomy (9/10.4)Big Shots WinterLost (R)Lost (20/7.9)Eli Stone SpringMiss Guided Mid-springUgly BettyGrey's Anatomy (9/10.4)Lost (20/7.9) SummerHopkinsCBS FallSurvivor: China (15/8.5)(Tied with Two and a Half Men)CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (7/10.6)Without a Trace (13/8.8)(Tied with The Moment of Truth) WinterVarious programming Mid-winterSurvivor: Micronesia – Fans vs. Favorites (15/8.5)(Tied with Two and a Half Men) SpringVarious programmingSwingtown SummerGreatest American Dog Mid-summerBig BrotherFlashpointThe CWSmallvilleSupernaturalLocal programmingFox FallAre You Smarter than a 5th Grader?Don't Forget the Lyrics! SpringSo You Think You Can Dance Late springAre You Smarter than a 5th Grader?So You Think You Can DanceMNTMy Thursday Night MovieNBC FallMy Name Is Earl30 RockThe OfficeER Mid-fall The Office Scrubs WinterThe Office (R)Celebrity Apprentice Mid-winterVarious programmingLipstick Jungle SpringMy Name Is Earl 30 RockThe Office ScrubsER Mid-spring Scrubs 30 Rock Late springVarious programmingLast Comic StandingFear Itself SummerLast Comic Standing
Notes:
Reaper moved to 9:00 pm Eastern/8:00 pm Central on February 28, 2008, replacing Supernatural.
Miss Guided aired a "sneak-peek" on Tuesday March 18, 2008, following Dancing with the Stars at 10:30 pm Eastern/9:30 pm Central. It then moved to its regular timeslot on March 20 at 8:00 pm Eastern/7:00 pm Central with back-to-back episodes filling in for Ugly Betty through April 3.ABC Sends "Miss Guided" to Counsel Thursdays, The Futon Critic, February 26, 2008
Friday
Network8:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.ABC Fall20/20Women's Murder ClubMen in Trees Mid-fallMen in Trees20/20 WinterGrey's Anatomy (R)Desperate Housewives (R) Mid-winter20/20 SpringAmerica's Funniest Home Videos (R)Duel20/20 Late springAccording to Jim (R) SummerDance MachineDuel Mid-summerThe ABC Friday Night MovieCBS FallGhost WhispererMoonlightNumb3rs WinterThe Price Is Right $1,000,000 SpectacularGhost Whisperer SpringGhost WhispererMoonlight Late springNumb3rs (R) SummerNumb3rs (R)Flashpoint Mid-summerSwingtownThe CWWWE Friday Night SmackDownLocal programmingFox FallThe Next Great American Band Mid-fallThe Next Great American BandDon't Forget the Lyrics! Late fallDon't Forget the Lyrics! (R)The Next Great American Band WinterBones (R)House (R) SpringCanterbury's Law Mid-springFox Friday Night MovieMNT FallMy Friday Night Movie SpringMeet My Folks (R)Paradise Hotel (R) SummerThe Academy (R)NBC FallDeal or No DealFriday Night LightsLas Vegas Winter1 vs. 100 Late winterAmne$iaDateline NBC SpringMost Outrageous Moments (R)
Notes:
Amne$ia premiered on February 22, 2008, at 9:00 pm Eastern/8:00 pm Central, before moving to its regular timeslot on February 29, 2008, at 8:00 pm Eastern/7:00 pm Central.http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news.aspx?id=7543 Breaking News - NBC Shifts 'Quarterlife,' Slates 'Amne$ia,' 'My Dad' - TheFutonCritic.com thefutoncritic.com
Saturday
Network8:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.ABC FallSaturday Night Football (continued to game completion) Winter ABC Saturday Movie of the Week SummerThe Wonderful World of DisneyEli Stone (R)CBSCrimetime Saturday48 HoursFox COPSCOPS (R)America's Most WantedLocal programmingMNT FallIFL BattlegroundNFL Total Access Mid-fallNFL Total AccessIFL Battleground WinterParadise Hotel (R) SpringMeet My Folks (R)Decision House (R) Late springMy Saturday Night MovieNBC FallVarious programmingChuck (R)Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (R) Mid-fallBionic Woman (R) Winter Law & Order: Criminal Intent (R)Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (R)Law & Order (R) SpringMedium (R)Law & Order: Criminal Intent (R) SummerVarious programmingLaw & Order (R)Law & Order: Criminal Intent (R)
By network
ABC
Returning series
20/20
The ABC Friday Night Movie
ABC Saturday Movie of the Week
According to Jim
America's Funniest Home Videos
The Bachelor
The BacheloretteSeries revival; previously aired on ABC in 2005.
Boston Legal
Brothers & Sisters
Dancing with the Stars
Desperate Housewives
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
Grey's Anatomy
Just for Laughs
Lost
Men in Trees
The Mole
Notes from the Underbelly
October Road
Primetime
Saturday Night Football
Supernanny
Ugly Betty
Wife Swap
The Wonderful World of Disney
New series
Big Shots
Carpoolers
Cashmere Mafia *
Cavemen
Dance Machine *
Dance War: Bruno vs. Carrie Ann *
Dirty Sexy Money
Duel *
Eli Stone *
Here Come the Newlyweds *
High School Musical: Get in the Picture *
Hopkins *
I Survived a Japanese Game Show *
Miss Guided *
Oprah's Big Give *
Private Practice
Primetime: What Would You Do? *
Pushing Daisies
Samantha Who?
Wanna Bet? *
Wipeout *
Women's Murder Club
Not returning from 2006–07:
Big Day
Day Break
Extreme Makeover
The Ex-Wives Club
Fast Cars and Superstars
Fat March
George Lopez
The Great American Dream Vote
Help Me Help You
i-Caught
In Case of Emergency
The Knights of Prosperity
Masters of Science Fiction
National Bingo Night
The Next Best Thing
The Nine
Set for Life
Shaq's Big Challenge
Show Me the Money
Six Degrees
Traveler
What About Brian
CBS
Returning series
48 Hours Mystery
60 Minutes
The Amazing Race
Big Brother
Cold Case
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
CSI: Miami
CSI: NY
Criminal Minds
Dexter (reruns)A Showtime original series; airs repeats.
Ghost Whisperer
How I Met Your Mother
Jericho
NCIS
The New Adventures of Old Christine
Numb3rs
Power of 10
Rules of Engagement
Shark
Survivor
Two and a Half Men
The Unit
Without a Trace
New series
The Big Bang Theory
Cane
Flashpoint *
Greatest American Dog *
Kid Nation
Million Dollar Password *
Moonlight
Secret Talents of the Stars *
Swingtown *
Viva Laughlin
Welcome to The Captain *
Not returning from 2006–07:
3 lbs
Armed & Famous
The Class
Close to Home
The King of Queens
Smith
The CW
Returning series
America's Next Top Model
Beauty and the Geek
Everybody Hates Chris
The Game
Girlfriends
One Tree Hill
Pussycat Dolls Present: Girlicious
Smallville
Supernatural
WWE SmackDown
New series
Aliens in America
Crowned: The Mother of All Pageants
CW Now
Farmer Wants a Wife *
Gossip Girl
Life Is Wild
Online Nation
Reaper
Not returning from 2006–07:
7th Heaven
All of Us
Gilmore Girls
Hidden Palms
Reba
Runaway
Veronica Mars (revived to Hulu in 2019)
Fox
Returning series
America's Most Wanted
American Dad!
American Idol
Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader?
Bones
Cops
Don't Forget the Lyrics!
Family Guy
Fox Friday Night Movie
Hell's Kitchen
House
King of the Hill
NFL on Fox
The OT
Prison Break
The Simpsons
So You Think You Can Dance
'Til Death
New series
Back to You
Canterbury's Law *
K-Ville
Kitchen Nightmares
Nashville
New Amsterdam *
The Moment of Truth *
The Next Great American Band
The Return of Jezebel James *
Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles *
Unhitched *
When Women Rule the Worldhttp://www.thefutoncritic.com/news.aspx?id=20080214fox01 Breaking News - Summer Season Begins This May on Fox - TheFutonCritic.com thefutoncritic.com
Not returning from 2006–07:
24 (returned for 2008–09)
Drive
Happy Hour
Justice
Nanny 911 (Moved to CMT)
The O.C.
The Rich List
Standoff
Vanished
The War at Home
The Wedding Bells
The Winner
MyNetworkTV
Returning series
Breaking the Magician's Code: Magic's Biggest Secrets Finally Revealed (moved from Fox)
IFL Battleground
Meet My Folks (moved from NBC)
My Thursday Night Movie
My Friday Night Movie
My Saturday Night Movie (summer)
Paradise Hotel 2 (season one on Fox)
The Best of In Living Color (moved from Fox)
The Twilight Zone (moved from UPN)
New series
The Academy
Celebrity Exposé
Control Room Presents
Decision House
Jail
Masters of Illusion
NFL Total Access
Street Patrol
Under One Roof http://www.zap2it.com/tv/news/zap-flavorflavmynetworktvunderoneroof,0,6954422.story Flavor Flav Raises the 'Roof' With MyNet 2008-02-26 2008-02-26 Zap2it https://web.archive.org/web/20080216133409/http://www.zap2it.com/tv/news/zap-flavorflavmynetworktvunderoneroof%2C0%2C6954422.story 16 February 2008 dead *
Whacked Out Videos
Not returning from 2006–07:
American Heiress
Desire
Fashion House
Saints & Sinners
Wicked Wicked Games
Watch Over Me
NBC
Returning series
1 vs. 100
30 Rock
America's Got Talent
The Apprentice
The Biggest Loser
Deal or No Deal
ER
Friday Night Lights
Football Night in America
Heroes
Las Vegas
Last Comic Standing
Law & Order
Law & Order: Criminal Intent (reruns)A USA Network original series; airs repeats; previously aired on NBC from 2001 to 2007.
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Medium
Monk (reruns)Monk/Psych A USA Network original series; airs repeats.
Most Outrageous Moments
My Name Is Earl
Nashville Star (moved from USA Network)
NBC Sunday Night Football
The Office
Psych (reruns)Monk/Psych
Scrubs
New series
American Gladiators *
Amnesia *
The Baby Borrowers *
Bionic Woman
Celebrity Circus *
Celebrity Family Feud *
Chuck
Clash of the Choirs
Fear Itself *
Journeyman
Life
Lipstick Jungle *
My Dad Is Better Than Your Dad *
Phenomenon
Quarterlife *
The Singing Bee
Not returning from 2006–07:
Andy Barker, P.I.
The Black Donnellys
Crossing Jordan
Grease: You're the One that I Want!
Identity
Kidnapped
Law & Order: Criminal Intent (moved to USA Network)
Raines
The Real Wedding Crashers
Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip
Thank God You're Here
Twenty Good Years
Full season orders and cancellations
Full season orders
The following are shows that have been given full seasons during the 2007/08 television season. Shows listed in Bold returned for the 2008/09 television season.
ABC
Private Practice – On October 19, 2007, the show was given a full 22-episode season.New Shows "Private Practice" and "The Big Bang Theory" Get Full-Season Pickups... from entertainmentnow.wordpress.com
Pushing Daisies – On October 23, 2007, the show received the order for nine additional episodes comprising a full season.http://community.tvguide.com/blog-entry/TVGuide-Editors-Blog/Ausiello-Report/Exclusive-Season-Blossoms/800025425 Exclusive: Full Season Blossoms for Pushing Daisies - Ausiello Report - TVGuide.com dead https://web.archive.org/web/20071025041552/http://community.tvguide.com/blog-entry/TVGuide-Editors-Blog/Ausiello-Report/Exclusive-Season-Blossoms/800025425 2007-10-25
Samantha Who? – On October 30, 2007, the show received a full season order due to solid retention of the audience from Dancing with the Stars in both total viewers, consistently finishing 1st place in its timeslot, and the key 18-49 demographic, consistently finishing in 2nd in its timeslot.http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news.aspx?id=7483 Breaking News - 'Who?' Gets Full Season from Abc - TheFutonCritic.com thefutoncritic.com
Dirty Sexy Money – On November 16, 2007, the show was given a full season order, making it the first show to be ordered a full season since the writers strike began on November 5.http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news.aspx?id=7502 Breaking News - ABC Says 'Money' Still Good During Strike - TheFutonCritic.com thefutoncritic.com
CBS
The Big Bang Theory – On October 19, 2007, the show was given a full 22-episode season.http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news.aspx?id=20071019cbs02 Breaking News - CBS Gives Freshman Comedy "The Big Bang Theory" and Drama "The Unit" Full Season Orders - TheFutonCritic.com thefutoncritic.com
The Unit - On October 19, 2007, the show was given a full 22-episode season order.
Fox
Kitchen Nightmares – On October 16, 2007, the show was renewed for another season of 10 episodes.http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news.aspx?id=20071018fox02 Fox Adds To The Menu With A Second Season Helping of "Kitchen Nightmares" 2007-10-18 2007-10-18
The Moment of Truth – On February 1, 2008, Fox ordered an additional 13 episodes, bringing the total episode order to 25.http://www.mediaweek.com/mw/news/recent_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003705483 Adweek – Breaking News in Advertising, Media and Technology AdWeek 2008-02-02 https://web.archive.org/web/20080205162413/http://www.mediaweek.com/mw/news/recent_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003705483 2008-02-05 dead
NBC
Chuck– On November 26, 2007, NBC gave a full 22-episode season to the show.http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news.aspx?id=20071126nbc02 Breaking News - NBC Gives Pickups to Promising Freshman Dramas 'Chuck' and 'Life' for Nine Episodes to Complete 2007-08 Season - TheFutonCritic.com thefutoncritic.com
Life – On November 26, 2007, NBC gave a full 22-episode season to the show.
The CW
Gossip Girl – On October 9, 2007, the show was given a full 22-episode season, making it the first new show to do so.http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news.aspx?id=7463 The CW's "Gossip Girl" First To Reach Full Season 2007-10-18 Sullivan, Brian 2007-10-09
Aliens in America – Although a full season order has not been officially announced, sources have reported that despite the writers strike this show will have 17 episodes for the season.Reaper, Aliens in America Near Full-Season Pickups from The CW - 10/25/2007 5:36:00 PM - Broadcasting & Cable https://web.archive.org/web/20071103131608/http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/CA6494544.html November 3, 2007
Cancellations
ABC
Big Shots – All 11 produced episodes aired and on February 12, 2008, ABC announced no new episodes would be produced after the strike, effectively cancelling the show.http://community.tvguide.com/blog-entry/TVGuide-Editors-Blog/Ausiello-Report/Wga-Strike-Favorite/800032698 After the WGA Strike: When Will Your Favorite TV Shows Return? - Ausiello Report TVGuide.com 2008-02-11 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20080520043618/http://community.tvguide.com/blog-entry/TVGuide-Editors-Blog/Ausiello-Report/Wga-Strike-Favorite/800032698 2008-05-20 'TV Guide Blog: After the Strike'
Carpoolers – 13 produced episodes aired and on February 12, 2008, ABC announced no new episodes would be produced after the strike, effectively cancelling the show.
Cashmere Mafia – ABC announced on March 13, 2008, that the show will not return.Many TV Series Face Uncertain Futures https://web.archive.org/web/20080327235640/https://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20080313/media_nm/series_dc_2 March 27, 2008 , Yahoo!, March 13, 2008
Cavemen – 6 of the 13 produced episodes aired, and on February 12, 2008, ABC announced no new episodes would be produced after the strike, effectively cancelling the show.
Men in Trees – ABC announced on May 4, 2008, that the show will not return next season.http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news.aspx?id=7631 Breaking News - ABC Cuts 'Trees'; NBC Drops 'Monk,' 'Psych' - TheFutonCritic.com thefutoncritic.com
Miss Guided – Canceled on May 12, 2008
Notes from the Underbelly – Canceled on May 12, 2008
October Road – Canceled on May 12, 2008.
Women's Murder Club – Canceled on May 12, 2008.
CBS
Cane – Canceled on May 14, 2008.
Jericho – CBS announced on March 21, 2008, that the show will not return for another season. http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news.aspx?date=03/21/08&id=7585 CBS NUKES 'JERICHO' 2008-03-22 2008-03-21
Kid Nation – Canceled on May 14, 2008.
Moonlight – Canceled on May 14, 2008
Power of 10 – The show was canceled on April 30, 2008, in favor of The Price Is Right $1,000,000 Spectacular; the two series shared the same host (Drew Carey).
Secret Talents of the Stars – Canceled after one episode due to low ratings.http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news.aspx?id=7605 'Secret' Is Out At Cbs After One Broadcast 2008-04-10 2008-04-10
Shark - Canceled on May 14, 2008
Viva Laughlin – Canceled on October 22, 2007, after airing only two episodes. The previously unscheduled The Amazing Race started early and took over the timeslot. http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news.aspx?id=7477 CBS PULLS THE TRIGGER: 'AMAZING RACE' IN, 'VIVA' OUT 2007-10-22 2007-10-22
Welcome to The Captain – After the 5th episode aired, the show was canceled due to poor ratings.https://tv.yahoo.com/contributor/29042/news/urn:newsml:eonlinekristen.com:20080327:TV-3be7a9da602428a3d212ff6080331a19__ER:1;_ylt=AkvQa7VjILSOMuSAgIb4MGOAo9EF Dollhouse Casting Alert 24 December 2008
The CW
Aliens in America – Canceled on May 9, 2008. The final episode aired on May 18, 2008.http://community.tvguide.com/blog-entry/TVGuide-Editors-Blog/Ausiello-Report/Cw-Cancels-Aliens/800039306 CW Cancels Aliens in America - Ausiello Report - TVGuide.com dead https://web.archive.org/web/20080511155242/http://community.tvguide.com/blog-entry/TVGuide-Editors-Blog/Ausiello-Report/Cw-Cancels-Aliens/800039306 2008-05-11
Girlfriends – After 8 seasons and 172 episodes, on February 12, 2008, The CW announced no more new episodes will be produced and the show was officially canceled. While there will not be any additional episodes produced for the season, a series finale/retrospective for the show is in talks.
Life Is Wild – All 13 produced episodes aired and on February 12, 2008, The CW announced no new episodes would be produced after the strike, effectively cancelling the show.
Online Nation – First show to be canceled in the 2007–08 season. This show set a record for the lowest ratings in The CW's brief history.http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news.aspx?id=7472 The CW's 'Online Nation' First To Get The Axe 2007-10-18 2007-10-17
WWE SmackDown – On February 8, 2008 World Wrestling Entertainment and The CW had ended negotiations to keep Friday Night SmackDown! on the network. WWE stated that Friday Night SmackDown! would continue to air on The CW through the end of the 2007/08 broadcast season.http://www.multichannel.com/article/CA6530869.html WWE’s Smackdown To Depart CW 2008-02-10 2008-02-10 Reynolds Mike Variety dead https://web.archive.org/web/20080216170729/http://www.multichannel.com/article/CA6530869.html February 16, 2008 http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/television/news/e3i55bff7bc1a68ecef11e4dc915b1479f8 CW, 'SmackDown' part ways 2008-02-08 2008-02-09 Wallenstein Andrew The Hollywood Reporter https://web.archive.org/web/20080502192425/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/television/news/e3i55bff7bc1a68ecef11e4dc915b1479f8 2008-05-02 live http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/articles/6103668/smackdownmovingfromcw 2008-02-08 SmackDown! is moving from the CW WWE 2008-02-08 https://web.archive.org/web/20080210095434/http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/articles/6103668/smackdownmovingfromcw 2008-02-10 live On February 26, 2008, WWE announced that MyNetworkTV picked up Friday Night Smackdown for the 2008/09 television season. http://www.wwe.com/inside/news/smackdownnewhome MyNetworkTV new home of SmackDown 2008-02-26 2008-02-26 WWE https://web.archive.org/web/20080229014643/http://www.wwe.com/inside/news/smackdownnewhome 29 February 2008 live
CW Now – It was announced that in early February, 2008, that CW Now would be going on hiatus. However, on February 13, 2008, The CW announced that they were cancelling CW Now after the February 24 episode.http://tvseriesfinale.com/articles/cw-now-entertainment-newsmagazine-officially-canceled/ Canceled TV shows HQ - TV Series Finale canceled TV shows - TV Series FinaleApril 2016
Fox
Back to You—Canceled on May 10, 2008.http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3i5e732e045deaaba38a97b3781febda02 Entertainment/Hollywood News The Hollywood Reporter dead https://web.archive.org/web/20080510171446/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3i5e732e045deaaba38a97b3781febda02 May 10, 2008
Canterbury's Law—Canceled on May 15, 2008.
K-Ville—Canceled on February 12, 2008.
The Moment of Truth—Canceled on August 6, 2009.
Nashville—Canceled on October 19, 2007.http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news.aspx?id=7474 FOX AXES 'NASHVILLE,' DOUBLES UP ON 'LYRICS' 2007-10-01 2007-09-25
New Amsterdam—Canceled on May 11, 2008.http://community.tvguide.com/blog-entry/TVGuide-Editors-Blog/Ausiello-Report/Ausiello-Scoop-Fox/800039290 Ausiello Scoop: Fox Cancels New Amsterdam - Ausiello Report - TVGuide.com dead https://web.archive.org/web/20080513092513/http://community.tvguide.com/blog-entry/TVGuide-Editors-Blog/Ausiello-Report/Ausiello-Scoop-Fox/800039290 2008-05-13
The Next Great American Band—Canceled on May 15, 2008.
The Return of Jezebel James—Canceled on March 24, 2008.http://community.tvguide.com/blog-entry/TVGuide-Editors-Blog/Ausiello-Report/Ausiello-Scoop-Fox/800036118 Ausiello Scoop: Fox Cancels The Return of Jezebel James - Ausiello Report - TVGuide.com dead https://web.archive.org/web/20080329011312/http://community.tvguide.com/blog-entry/TVGuide-Editors-Blog/Ausiello-Report/Ausiello-Scoop-Fox/800036118 2008-03-29
Unhitched—Canceled on May 15, 2008.
NBC
1 vs. 100 – Canceled at the 2008 upfront presentation.
American Gladiators – NBC decided not to renew the show for a third season, even though there were plans that got canceled
Amne$ia – Canceled at the 2008 upfront presentation.
Bionic Woman – All 8 produced episodes aired and on February 12, 2008, NBC announced no new episodes would be produced after the strike, effectively cancelling the show.
My Dad Is Better Than Your Dad – Canceled at the 2008 upfront presentation.
Journeyman – The last of 13 produced episodes aired on December 19, 2007. NBC did not order a full-season run by the deadline of December 11, 2007, effectively cancelling the series.http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3ib294fb0f03a3a30099b846b5cd3af477 Time's about up for 'Journeyman' dead 24 December 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081122152613/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3ib294fb0f03a3a30099b846b5cd3af477 November 22, 2008 Journeyman: Time Runs Out for NBC Drama » TV Series Finale https://archive.today/20071214201447/http://www.tvseriesfinale.com/2007/12/journeyman_time_runs_out_for_nbc_drama.php December 14, 2007
Las Vegas – After 5 seasons and 106 episodes, NBC announced the cancellation of the series on February 20. The final episode, which aired on February 15, was a cliffhanger.http://community.tvguide.com/blog-entry/TVGuide-Editors-Blog/Ausiello-Report/Ausiello-Scoop-Nbc/800033830 See Ya, Las Vegas! dead https://web.archive.org/web/20080225194620/http://community.tvguide.com/blog-entry/TVGuide-Editors-Blog/Ausiello-Report/Ausiello-Scoop-Nbc/800033830 2008-02-25
Phenomenon – Canceled at the 2008 upfront presentation.http://www.zap2it.com/tv/news/zap-nbc2008-09schedule,0,68896.story Zap2It Zap2It dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120307082519/http://www.zap2it.com/tv/news/zap-nbc2008-09schedule%2C0%2C68896.story March 7, 2012
Quarterlife – The web-series-turned-network-program was canceled on NBC after one episode due to low ratings, the lowest NBC had received in that time slot in 17 years. NBC Universal announced the series would continue on co-owned cable network Bravo.
Heroes: Origins – The series was canceled before it aired and was confirmed at the upfronts.http://entertainmentnow.wordpress.com/2008/04/04/heroes-returns-on-september-15th-origins-dead/ "Heroes" Returns on September 15th, ‘Origins’ Dead wordpress.com
Scrubs – After seven seasons, NBC announced that the show would not return. However, ABC picked it up for the 2008/09 season.
The Singing Bee – Canceled at the 2008 upfront presentation.
Notes
References
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