Beginning today, the networks will decide the fates of all of your favorite established series and most-anticipated pilots. Did NBC save 'Chuck'? Is the CW's 'Gossip Girl' spin-off alive after all? Is Fox really going to cancel 'Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles'?
Scroll through our 2009 upfronts list (updated throughout the week) to find out what you'll see -- and won't see -- on TV this fall.
ABC
Renewed/Picked Up:
- 'America's Funniest Home Videos'
- 'The Bachelor'
- 'Better Off Ted'
- 'Brothers & Sisters'
- 'Castle'
- 'Cougar Town'
- 'Dancing With the Stars'
- 'Deep End' (midseason)
- 'Desperate Housewives'
- 'Eastwick'
- 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition'
- 'Flash Forward'
- 'The Forgotten'
- 'Grey's Anatomy'
- 'Hank'
- 'Happy Town' (midseason)
- 'Lost'
- 'The Middle'
- 'Modern Family'
- 'Private Practice'
- 'Scrubs'
- 'The Shark Tank'
- 'Supernanny'
- 'True Beauty' (midseason)
- 'Ugly Betty'
- 'V' (midseason)
- 'Wife Swap' (midseason)
Canceled:
- 'According to Jim'
- 'Cupid'
- 'Dirty Sexy Money'
- 'Eli Stone'
- 'In the Motherhood'
- 'Pushing Daisies'
- 'Samantha Who?'
- 'Surviving Suburbia'
- 'The Unusuals'
CBS
Renewed/Picked Up:
- 'Accidentally on Purpose'
- 'The Amazing Race'
- 'The Big Bang Theory'
- 'Cold Case'
- 'Crimnal Minds'
- 'CSI'
- 'CSI: Miami'
- 'CSI: NY'
- 'Flashpoint' (summer)
- 'The Good Wife'
- 'Gary Unmarried'
- 'Ghost Whisperer'
- 'How I Met Your Mother'
- 'Miami Trauma'
- 'Medium' (picked up from NBC)
- 'The Mentalist'
- 'NCIS'
- 'NCIS' spin-off
- 'The New Adventures of Old Christine'
- 'Numb3rs'
- 'Rules of Engagement'
- 'Survivor'
- 'Three Rivers'
- 'Two and a Half Men'
- 'Undercover Boss'
Canceled:
- 'Eleventh Hour'
- 'The Ex-List'
- 'Harper's Island'
- 'The Unit'
- 'Without a Trace'
- 'Worst Week'
CW
Renewed/Picked Up:
- '90210'
- 'America's Next Top Model'
- 'The Beautiful Life'
- 'Gossip Girl'
- 'Melrose Place'
- 'One Tree Hill'
- 'Smallville'
- 'Supernatural'
- 'Vampire Diaries'
Cancelled:
- 'Everybody Hates Chris'
- 'The Game'
- 'Privileged'
- 'Reaper'
Fox
Renewed/Picked Up:
- '24'
- 'American Dad'
- 'Brothers' (midseason)
- 'The Cleveland Show'
- 'Bones'
- 'Dollhouse'
- 'Family Guy'
- 'Fringe'
- 'Glee'
- 'House'
- 'Human Target' (midseason)
- 'Kitchen Nightmares'
- 'Lie to Me'
- 'Past Life' (midseason)
- 'The Simpsons'
- 'Sons of Tuscon' (midseason)
- 'So You Think You Can Dance' (in-season this fall)
- ''Til Death'
Canceled:
- 'King of the Hill'
- 'Prison Break'
- 'Sit Down, Shut Up'
- 'Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles'
NBC
Renewed/Picked Up:
- '30 Rock'
- '100 Questions'
- 'The Biggest Loser'
- 'Celebrity Apprentice'
- 'Chuck'
- 'Community'
- 'Day One'
- 'Friday Night Lights'
- 'Heroes'
- 'Law & Order'
- 'Law & Order: Special Victims Unit'
- 'Mercy'
- 'The Office'
- 'Parenthood'
- 'Parks and Recreation'
- 'Southland'
- 'Trauma'
Canceled:
- 'Kath & Kim'
- 'Kings'
- 'Knight Rider'
- 'Lipstick Jungle'
- 'Life'
- 'Medium' (picked up by CBS)
- 'My Name Is Earl'
Top TV Headlines
ABC Cancels 'The Unusuals'; Renews 'Scrubs,' 'Castle' and More
'The Unusuals' has been canceled. The freshman drama series has been pulled from ABC's lineup after a poor performance in the ratings, says the LA Times. On a brighter note: Variety reports that 'Castle,' 'Scrubs' and 'Better Off Ted' have all been renewed. They'll be joined by eight new series next season, including 'The Middle,' starring Patricia Heaton, Kelsey Grammer's 'Hank' and 'Cougar Town' with Courteney Cox. Get the latest updates with our 2009 upfronts grid. (May 18)
ABC
Fox Releases Fall Schedule
Fox has just unveiled schedules for its fall 2009 and winter 2010 seasons. Among the favorites returning this fall: 'House,' airing Mondays at 8PM before 'Lie to Me,' plus 'Bones,' 'Dollhouse' and 'Fringe,' which is moving to Thursday night's highly competitive 9PM slot. Also joining the fall is an additional season of 'So You Think You Can Dance,' which has snagged a two-hour spot on Tuesdays, followed by an 8PM results show on Wednesdays before 'Glee.' Meanwhile, the new comedy series 'Brothers' will be paired with ''Til Death' on Fridays, while newbies 'Human Target,' 'Past Life' and 'Sons of Tucson' will be held for midseason. And now for the bad news: 'Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles' has been canceled. Get the full schedule at Variety. (May 18)
Fox
ABC Cancels 'Samantha Who?'
'Samantha Who?' is disappearing from ABC's lineup. The Christina Applegate vehicle, which won an Emmy last year for co-star Jean Smart, declined steadily in the ratings over two seasons, and is now being canceled after the show failed to cut back its budget, according to Variety. On the bright side, maybe Samantha won't remember this. Get the latest updates by using our 2009 upfronts grid. (May 18)
ABC
NBC Renews 'Chuck'
'Chuck' has officially been saved. The cult NBC series will be back for 13 episodes, scoops the Ausiello Files, after agreeing to budget concessions. Among the reported cuts: the axing of two staff writers, and reducing the number of episodes that certain supporting cast members will appear on. If fans are looking for a place to celebrate, they may want to try Subway. Get the latest updates with our 2009 upfronts grid. (May 18)
NBC
'Cold Case' Renewed; CBS Greenlights Three Pilots
'Cold Case' is reportedly coming back for more. The CBS series has been picked up for a seventh season, says the Ausiello Files, while the future of 'Without a Trace' remains "unlikely." Meanwhile, the network has also given the OK to three new pilots: the medical drama 'Three Rivers,' 'The Good Wife,' starring 'ER''s Julianna Margulies, and the still-untitled 'NCIS' spin-off, according to Variety. Get the latest updates with our 2009 upfronts grid. (May 18)
CBS
CW Picks Up 'Vampire Diaries'
The CW is about to take a big bite out of 'Vampire Diaries.' According to the LA Times, 'Diaries' has officially received a series order, marking the network's first pick-up for the fall. In the meantime, fans hoping for a second season of 'Privileged' may have something to worry about. Sources claim the show "likely will not be renewed." So, mixed news all around. Get the latest updates with our 2009 upfronts grid. (May 18)
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Heigl Back in the Emmy Race
Katherine Heigl is throwing her name back into the Emmys race. The 'Grey's Anatomy' star will reportedly be up for Emmy consideration again, scoops the Ausiello Files, after famously removing herself from the competition last year. If she were to score another Emmy this year, hopefully she'll thank the writers. (May 18)
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'Farrah's Story' Snags 9 Million
Farrah Fawcett's NBC special, 'Farrah's Story,' drew in a whopping 8.9 million viewers on Friday. This marks the network's best Friday night performance in a year, outside of the Olympics, according to EW.com. Finally, some good news for Farrah. (May 18)
NBC
'Scrubs' Cast Signs for Season 9
You know that pitch-perfect 'Scrubs' series finale that aired last week? Well, it's looking like it won't be J.D. and co.'s swan song after all. Though ABC hasn't officially renewed 'Scrubs,' the Hollywood Reporter confirms that almost all the original cast has already signed on for a possible Season 9. Zach Braff and Sarah Chalke have inked deals for six episodes apiece, while Donald Faison, John C. McGinley and Neil Flynn would be series regulars should their pilots not get picked up. (May 15)
ABC
Leno Books Conan as Last 'Tonight Show' Guest
Jay Leno will end his 17-year stint as 'Tonight Show' host by talking to the man who will replace him. According to the Hollywood Reporter, Leno has booked Conan O'Brien as the final guest on his May 29th swan song. Conan takes the 'Tonight Show' reins on June 1, while Leno will begin his new gig as host of a nightly 10 p.m. show on NBC this fall. (May 15)
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Reader Comments (200)
cloudyszoo at 10:22AM on May 20th 2009
Hello CBS, You are my main network station but you have a lot of shows I watch TBD/on the bubble. To name a few Cold Case (I forget to watch on Sundays, it needs a better time); Criminal Minds (come on it was fighting time with Lost?); the only CSI I watch now is NY now that Grissom is gone from the original and the Miami one? I would rather watch Medium. 11th Hour and Harper's Island I was watching until you changed the day and time one time and then totally messed me up. I love NCIS and the Mentalist and Without a Trace, that's my Tuesday nite schedule. Then there is The Unit, it's that Sunday nite thing again, when I am doing other things, but would probably watch it if I would remember.
Please stay my #1 network.
FOX-You killed Prison Break when you put in against Ghost Whisperer, what were you thinking? I am totally disgusted with you for canceling it.
jeff weatherill at 7:57PM on May 18th 2009
I can't believe ABC canceled "Samantha Who". It's one of the best shows they have. It actually has great writing and great acting which a lot of shows don't. The rest of the ABC shows can't keep me from changing the channel.
"Samantha Who" suffered from the writers strike, as many others did.
Maybe if ABC would stop switching times and putting it on hold "Samantha Who" would get a real chance. Try promotion. Christina Applegate is an Emmy winner & Jean Smart won one for "Samantha Who". Promote that and the show and maybe I'd feeding my dogs instead of be writing this. It's one of the smart and funny shows that should be on CBS where they kept giving "30 Rock" a chance. It worked. "30 Rock" got Emmys for Best Comedy Series and for writing. Tina Fey and Alec Baldwin both won Emmys along with a second Best Comedy Show.
If they had canceled it, it would have been one of those wonderful shows that get canceled such as "Arrested Developement". "Arrested Developement" won for best comedy and Jason Bateman won. That's it cancel a show, it's off the air and it wins Emmys. Strange.
ABC only has three shows that I watch. And they're canceling two, "Samantha Who" and they already had canceled "Pushing Daisies". Now I'll just have ABC on for one hour a week when "Ugly Betty" is on. They gave that show an extra chance which was smart.
ABC also picked up "Scrubs" when it got canceled. I don't get it. ABC has five shows they picked up that I haven't even heard of. Maybe there's a few people who would watch "Samantha Who" if... stuff I already wrote.
I have to feed my dogs now.
Michelle at 8:39PM on May 18th 2009
I personally can't believe how many CBS shows are still to be determined.. most of which are shows I watch faithfully or usually (those tend to be the shows in bad timeslots for me).
'Cold Case' - usually
'Criminal Minds' - usually
'CSI' - faithfully
'CSI: NY' - usually
'Eleventh Hour' - faithfully
'Flashpoint' - usually
'Harper's Island' - faithfully
'The Mentalist' - faithfully
'NCIS' - faithfully
'Numb3rs' - usually
'Without a Trace' - usually
The only cancelled (so-far) shows that I will miss are on ABC.. Pushing Daisies and Eli Stone, but they went off the air already... just wish they had finished them first. I would like to know the outcome of characters that I was invested in watching weekly!
Creta at 12:15AM on May 20th 2009
My husband and I both are glad that Chuck was picked up. Elli Stone and Chuck are two of our favorites with 30 Rock in comming in thrid. Since Boston legal was canceled what show is on the tube for those of us mature viewers?
Erin at 11:14PM on May 18th 2009
The Unit is great! Better each season, others have run their course... many situations to resolve - Put it in a time slot that isn't delayed for every golf, football or basketball game...
vickie b. at 11:51PM on May 18th 2009
All the ABC shows shown on the chopping block are better than many of the shows picked up by all the networks. Dirty Sexy Money was a guilty pleasure filled with a quality cast. Pushing Up Daisies was fresh and fun also with a wonderful ensemble of characters. Eli Stone was a unique twist on the Legal Shows with favorite veteran actor Victor Garber. ABC...I'm really disappointed in you.
jane doe at 2:27AM on May 19th 2009
REALLY CBS??????????? If I don't watch these shows when they are on due to other obligations,this is what fills my dvr for a lazy sunday afternoon/evening. If these shows all go off, I may as well sell my television and dvr.
TBD/On the Bubble:
- 'Criminal Minds'
- 'CSI'
- 'CSI: Miami'
- 'CSI: NY'
- 'Eleventh Hour'
- 'Flashpoint'
- 'Harper's Island'
- 'The Mentalist'
- 'NCIS'
- 'Numb3rs'
cathy at 3:15AM on May 19th 2009
REAPER should survive, let's hope the bubble doesn't pop! I'm happy though surprised about Dollhouse, and got my fingers crossed for REAPER. Support all genre shows! Reaper fans, write to your CW affiliate (look them up at http://www.cwtv.com/stations). Ask them to support getting a third season of Reaper for Sunday nights. Tell them there is loyal fan support for this show in your area.
RJB at 9:27AM on May 19th 2009
ARE YOU KIDDING ABC? Every show you cancelled were the best ones, get rid of those stupid reality (that are actually non-reality) just cause it is cheap for your network! The Unusuals was a great fresh new show, I am so mad at you I cannot go on! ALSO, NBC, you're a bunch of idiots as well getting rid of Lipstick Jungle and Life! But you were Smart enough to keep Southland
Sara Magalotti at 8:54AM on May 19th 2009
CBS, you're on my *** list! ALL the shows I watch faithfully are on the TBD/Bubble list, like
NCIS
The Mentalist
Cold Case
Without a Trace
Numb3rs (one of the VERY few intelligent shows on TV)
and you picked up/renewed absolute garbage.
And, to make things worse, NBC is doing the same to "Medium" -- I may as well give up the cable subscription and stick to videos.
And,