So Long Farewell, Until I See You On Re-runs

So with the television season coming to an end, the networks have announced what shows will not be coming back. Looking over the list, some of them are surprising, while others are such a relief. Without further ado:

ABC: Big Shots, Caveman, Carpoolers, Cashmere Mafia, Dance War: Bruno vs. Carrie Ann, Here Come the Newlyweds, Just for Laughs, Men in Trees, Miss/Guided, Notes From the Underbelly, October Road, Oprah's Big Give, and Women's Murder Club.

Surprises: The biggest surprise has to be Oprah's Big Give. Initial reports were that ABC did not want to renew the show, but more recently, it is being reported that Oprah did not want to renew the show. Maybe that is because it did not draw in as many viewers as Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, which was in the same slot. Or, maybe it was the fact that she is busy working on her own cable network. Regardless, it is not coming back. Another interesting trend is the number of reality shows that are not coming back. Maybe scripted shows are making a comeback. Thank goodness!

CBS: Cane, Jericho, Kid Nation, Moonlight, Shark, Viva Laughlin, and Welcome to the Captain.

Surprises: I am surprised that Jericho is not returning because of its strong sci-fi fan base. However, I am even more surprised about Shark. I have started getting into the show, just in time for it to end. So, I will definitely will be watching the finale tonight.

CW: Aliens in America, Beauty and the Geek, Crowned: The Mother of All Pageants, CW Now, Girlfriends, Life Is Wild, Online Nation, Pussycat Dolls Presents, and WWE Smackdown!

Surprises: Does anyone actually know about any of these shows. I have caught the Beauty and Geek show when nothing else is on, but all I have to say is wow. What happened ot the quality shows UPN used to have?

Fox: Anchorwoman, Back to You, Canterbury's Law, K-Ville, New Amsterdam, The Next Great American Band, The Return of Jezebel James, and Unhitched.

Surprises: I am not surprised by any of these, but am actually pleased that Back to You is not coming back. Many are saying it is because of the cost of each episode. My thought is actually, Kelsey Grammer is just not funny. To my understanding, Grammer is actually trying to get another network to pick up the series.

NBC: 1 vs. 100, Amne$ia, Bionic Woman, Clash of the Choirs, Journeyman, Las Vegas, My Dad Is Better Than Your Dad, Phenomenon, quarterlife, and The Singing Bee.

Surprises: This again proves my comment about reality television shows are starting to die off. Of the shows listed here, I enjoyed 1 vs. 100, but definitely saw the show not being renewed.