ABC has pulled the plug on 'The Unusuals.' The midseason series has been canceled after just one season on the network, presumably due to a low performance in the ratings. Meanwhile, 'Castle,' 'Scrubs' and 'Better Off Ted' have each received season renewal orders, while the network passed on the Emmy-winning comedy 'Samantha Who?'.In other cancellation news, Fox is bidding farewell to 'Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles.' The news was made official today with the release of their fall 2009 and winter 2010 schedules, which includes brand new seasons of 'Bones,' 'Dollhouse' and others, as well as an in-season order of 'So You Think You Can Dance.'
On a brighter note, NBC has officially saved 'Chuck.' The series will return next year under a new 13-episode order -- but with considerable budget constraints. At least TV fans were able to win one battle this season.
See more of today's TV headlines, casting scoops and premiere dates after the jump.
Reader Comments (10)
Kat Thompson at 2:37PM on May 18th 2009
Cancel The Unusuals and then a show like Dollhouse continues???? Give me a break. The unusuals was clever with an edge unlike other police shows. Hmm clever and TV networks - that's the problem I suppose.
Jay Russell at 3:59PM on May 18th 2009
Stoked that "Chuck" was renewed, hopefully "Life" will be picked up as well!
fabal2 at 5:35PM on May 18th 2009
These are the same geniuses on ABC that killed a better show, that carried better ratings in the same time slot--Life on Mars. Will they ever learn. ABC starts every season with fans of their most recent poorly promoted well produced shows angry at them and not watching the next wave of new shows. If you want to help us stop this cycle come to the 125 Life on Mars fan site . See what we are doing and join our efforts. Thank You
http://z3.invisionfree.com/Life_On_Mars/index.php?act=idx
Lillielue at 6:21PM on May 18th 2009
Abc we are trying to help you save your network. Why are you not listening to us?
dolly at 12:37AM on May 20th 2009
you have got to be kidding..The sarah Connor Chronicles show was fantastic every week we rushed to finish work and get prepared to be entertained..Whose making these decisions anyway .. You folk seem to leave the worst shows on and eliminate the more interesting one.. All of America is not up for that stupid comedy stuff you seem to think is funny. please keep Sarah!!
dolly at 12:44AM on May 20th 2009
Can't understand why the unit had to go ..waited patiently after the boreing Cold Case show for it every week..Waited up after the games and everything and you have the gall to cancel it..Shame on whoever is making this stupid decision.Did I read somewhere that yopu trying to save Earl and not the unit..How do the compare..America must bbe fill with strange t.v. viewers. I not one of them. I need drama and action!! Jokes don't entertain everyone.I'm Holding out for the Unit!!
debbie at 2:44PM on Jun 6th 2009
I LOVED The Unusuals and am very disappointed to hear it's been canceled. It was a very clever show. I don't think ABC even gave it a chance!
Beverly Lippa at 11:42PM on Jun 11th 2009
Once in a great while a good TV program happens such as "The Unusuals" and then the wise heads decide to cancel it!! Based on what? The acting is good, the writing is good, the premise is good.
Please change your collective wisdom and keep the show on. Thank you!
Mark Brown at 7:48PM on Jun 24th 2009
The actors ability to deliver a mature comedy was superb, I enjoyed every episode and am waiting for more, give in,bring it back, it's so refreshing to be entertained.
McKenna Rae at 10:28AM on Aug 13th 2009
I knew it was too good to last! The Unusuals was the first show in years that absolutely captured me. My husband loved it, too. It was smart and quirky, just enough edge, but not so much angst that you couldn't handle it with the way things are in real life right now. It was one of those shows that, I think, if given enough time could have become a megahit. But, it needed time, something the producers apparently don't understand. You know MASH wasn't a hit in the first season. Do you guys ever consider how many hits you've passed on because you're too antsy? Stupid, Stupid, on this one.