'Eastwick' will no longer cast a spell on ABC. The network has reportedly chosen not to order any additional episodes of the bewitching series, starring Rebecca Romijn, according to the Hollywood Reporter.
In the meantime, ABC says that it will finish filming the remaining episodes under the show's 13-episode order. These episodes will in fact see the light of day -- at some point, anyway.
Eastwick has already been bumped for the next two weeks. The CMA Awards will air this Wednesday, followed by an exclusive interview with Janet Jackson on Nov. 18. That means the first of the six remaining episodes wouldn't even hit our screens until at least Nov. 25, assuming ABC sticks to its current schedule.
Considering that ABC is building a pretty strong lineup of shows on Wednesdays ('Modern Family'; 'Cougar Town'), it might not be a bad idea to think about replacing 'Eastwick' immediately.
There lies the question: If ABC were to move 'Eastwick,' where would it go? And more importantly: What would replace it on the schedule? Eventually, the network will run out of interviews and awards shows to fill the immediate void. So, why not consider a potentially life-saving switch with 'Ugly Betty'?
Fridays have become a dumping ground for shows (just ask 'Betty.' last week, the show drew in a measly 4.8 million viewers, after a previous all-time low). And with 'Eastwick' already getting the boot, it can't hardly do much worse than 'Betty' is doing now. So, why not give 'Betty' another shot in a new time slot, if only to see whether the old girl still has some life left in her? She did just get a new makeover after all.Sound off: What do you think should replace 'Eastwick'?
In other news, ABC has pulled a bit of a 'Southland' by canceling 'Let's Dance' before it even airs. The reality show was to begin on Nov. 23, with Kathy Griffin serving as emcee. However, the show has since been pulled, reportedly due to casting issues (apparently, ABC didn't read our suggestions). Talk about life on the D-List.
Meanwhile, the network also announced that it will be picking up five more episodes of 'The Forogtten,' a crime drama starring Christian Slater. 'The Forgotten' airs tonight at 10PM, following the 'Dancing With the Stars' results show.

Reader Comments (913)
Jodey at 9:16AM on Nov 10th 2009
I love Eastwick! Totally bummed - it's in my top three favorites along with Cougartown and Gray's Anatomy.
Arlene at 9:38AM on Nov 10th 2009
I am sorry to say that I haven't given Eastwick a chance only because it is on at the same time of an already favorite of mine. I had already judged it before it hit the air. I couldn't beleive that there was enough content to keep it going as an series. I saw the movie "Witches of Eastwick," which I loved. I am sorry that I pre-judged the show before it got a start. I will record an episode to watch at another time before I count it out, that is if it isn't already too late.
Linda at 11:21AM on Nov 10th 2009
I totally agree with you...what can we do to prevent this show from being cancelled?
Dorrie at 10:04AM on Nov 10th 2009
I loved it too. It is/was the only non-cable show I purposely watched. I think that was a mistake.
Pam at 10:16AM on Nov 10th 2009
I LOVE this show too! Oh why are they taking it off the air. The acting is fab; I love all the actors and Cybil Shephard??? C'mon....that's a winner!
ANN MARIE at 10:30AM on Nov 10th 2009
WHAT!Im so unhappy i loved it one off my favorite shows on tv too.
S at 11:00AM on Nov 10th 2009
I love Eastwick too. It's one of my favorite new shows this season. Totally bummed that it's being canceled! Why don't they cancel Hank and In The Middle and leave Eastwick?
Selena at 11:12AM on Nov 10th 2009
Wow, I love Eastwick. I am tired of falling in love with news shows to have them taken off the air. Is there anything we can do to stop this?
Annlee at 11:18AM on Nov 10th 2009
I agree. The plots were just getting better, & I loved Sybil Sheperd. Ditto on it being a real bummer!
Brenda at 11:26AM on Nov 10th 2009
I am so sad to hear "they" are cancelling Eastwick. I have really enjoyed watching this show.
Brenda