ABC Picks Up New Seasons of 9 Shows for Next Year

TheEditor · 02-11-2008, 07:26 AM

Even though the writers’ strike is over, ABC isn’t waiting for a crop of new pilots to plan its fall schedule. Today the alphabet network announced that nine of its current shows will have a spot on next year’s schedule. They represent a cross-section of familiar favorites and hot new shows.

Many of the decisions are no-brainers. Lost, Grey’s Anatomy and Desperate Housewives are all coming back next year, as are Ugly Betty and Brothers and Sisters, neither of which suffered from a sophomore slump commonly seen on TV (for example: Heroes).

As for new shows, the powerhouse all-new Wednesday night line-up from the fall will be back, with Pushing Daisies, Private Practice and Dirty Sexy Money all picked up for second seasons. Comedy hit Samantha Who?, which benefited largely from airing after Dancing with the Stars, will also return for the 2008-2009 season.

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kaycee · 02-11-2008, 03:39 PM

yay! go pushing daisies. can't wait for the fall season!

Flutterbright · 02-11-2008, 04:24 PM

I am so thrilled to see Dirty Sexy Money and Pushing Daisies marked as definate for next season!! Both of these were excellent shows and I have been worried the strike would cause ABC to back off from the newer shows. I can't wait for new episodes!!

TheEditor · 02-11-2008, 04:36 PM

It will be interesting to see how ABC does it with new shows. They had such shortened first seasons that, in many ways, next year will be like starting from scratch.

trollhair · 02-11-2008, 08:01 PM

I just want to know.......when is 24 going to air?

Sollatina · 02-12-2008, 05:50 AM

I want Cane to come back how are they going to leave us with an unsolved Case. Cane is a great show. I hopw CBS reconsiders and brink back this hot show

whitneyisfromoz · 02-12-2008, 08:23 AM

Yes! I'm glad to hear Pushing Daisies is coming back! It's become one of favorite new shows.

Though, I really hope Moonlight doesn't get cancelled. It may be cheesy, but I still enjoy watching it! Plus, Alex O'Loughlin makes it all worth it

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cspace · 02-12-2008, 11:16 AM

I am very glad they are picking up Pushing Daisies but what about MOONLIGHT? please Please PLEASE. Peoples choice award winner best new drama. Come on powers that be can you hear me?

jesslovescane · 02-21-2008, 08:07 AM

I hope Cane is picked up,I work in a salon and it is a favorite among so many of us!!
And all of our clients!!!

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02-11-2008, 07:26 AM	#1
TheEditor Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,051,191	Even though the writers’ strike is over, ABC isn’t waiting for a crop of new pilots to plan its fall schedule. Today the alphabet network announced that nine of its current shows will have a spot on next year’s schedule. They represent a cross-section of familiar favorites and hot new shows. Many of the decisions are no-brainers. Lost, Grey’s Anatomy and Desperate Housewives are all coming back next year, as are Ugly Betty and Brothers and Sisters, neither of which suffered from a sophomore slump commonly seen on TV (for example: Heroes). As for new shows, the powerhouse all-new Wednesday night line-up from the fall will be back, with Pushing Daisies, Private Practice and Dirty Sexy Money all picked up for second seasons. Comedy hit Samantha Who?, which benefited largely from airing after Dancing with the Stars, will also return for the 2008-2009 season. To read the rest, click here.

02-11-2008, 03:39 PM	#2
kaycee Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: , , . Posts: 373	yay! go pushing daisies. can't wait for the fall season!

02-11-2008, 04:24 PM	#3
Flutterbright Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 56	I am so thrilled to see Dirty Sexy Money and Pushing Daisies marked as definate for next season!! Both of these were excellent shows and I have been worried the strike would cause ABC to back off from the newer shows. I can't wait for new episodes!!

02-11-2008, 04:36 PM	#4
TheEditor Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,051,191	It will be interesting to see how ABC does it with new shows. They had such shortened first seasons that, in many ways, next year will be like starting from scratch.

02-11-2008, 08:01 PM	#5
trollhair Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 21	I just want to know.......when is 24 going to air?

02-12-2008, 05:50 AM	#6
Sollatina Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 1	I want Cane to come back how are they going to leave us with an unsolved Case. Cane is a great show. I hopw CBS reconsiders and brink back this hot show

02-12-2008, 08:23 AM	#7
whitneyisfromoz Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 29	Yes! I'm glad to hear Pushing Daisies is coming back! It's become one of favorite new shows. Though, I really hope Moonlight doesn't get cancelled. It may be cheesy, but I still enjoy watching it! Plus, Alex O'Loughlin makes it all worth it .

02-12-2008, 11:16 AM	#8
cspace Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 5	I am very glad they are picking up Pushing Daisies but what about MOONLIGHT? please Please PLEASE. Peoples choice award winner best new drama. Come on powers that be can you hear me?

02-21-2008, 08:07 AM	#9
jesslovescane Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 1	I hope Cane is picked up,I work in a salon and it is a favorite among so many of us!! And all of our clients!!!