Here is an updated list of many popular shows and their future now that the writer's strike is over. Hope I covered any you might be interested in.
24
Season 7 postponed until January ‘09. *I don't watch, so no biggie to me*
30 Rock
Expected to shoot 5 to 10 new episodes to air in April/May. *Never watched it*
Aliens in America
Eight pre-strike episodes remain. No additional episodes expected for this season. *I'd never even heard of this one*
Back to You
Two pre-strike episodes remain. Future TBD. *Same as before, never heard of it*
Battlestar Galactica
Returns April 4 with first half of 20-episode final season. Production on second half could start as early as March. Airdate for those TBD. *I know people who watch, but not me*
The Big Bang Theory
Returns April 4 with first half of 20-episode final season. Production on second half could start as early as March. Airdate for those TBD. *I watched one episode and it was too many, IMO*
Big Love
Expected to go into production on Season 3 in March. Airdate info is TBD. *Never heard of this one either*
Big Shots
No new episodes expected. Ever. *No big loss IMO*
Bionic Woman
No new episodes expected. Ever. *I just couldn't get past my memories of the original. It didn't pull me in at all, so I didn't bother to try*
Bones
Four pre-strike episodes left. Unclear whether additional episodes will be produced for this season.
Boston Legal
One pre-strike episode remains. Expected to shoot 6 to 8 additional episodes to air in April/May.
Brothers & Sisters
One pre-strike episode remains. Expected to shoot 4 or 5 additional episodes to air in April/May. * I quit watching this when something better came on another channel and I didn't like it enough to TiVo.
Burn Notice
Production on Season 2 expected to get under way in late April. New episodes could start airing as early as July. *Never watched*
Cane
No additional episodes expected this season. Future beyond that TBD. *It got too hard to suspend belief for this one after the first few episodes*
Chuck
No new episodes until fall. *Darn. This was pretty good*
The Closer
Expected to kick off its fourth season this summer. (I lurve this show. YEA!!)
Cold Case
Expected to shoot 5 new episodes to begin airing on March 30.
Criminal Minds
Expected to shoot 7 new episodes to begin airing April 2. *I'm rubbing my hands in anticipation*
CSI
Expected to shoot 6 new episodes to begin airing April 3. *Yea*
CSI: Miami
Expected to shoot 8 new episodes to begin airing March 24. *Slight Yea*
CSI: NY
Expected to shoot 7 new episodes to begin airing April 7. *Yea*
Desperate Housewives
Expected to shoot 4 to 7 new episodes to air in April/May. *I know others really like this, but I've never been able to stomach it*
Dirty Sexy Money
No new episodes planned until fall; three remaining pre-strike episodes will undergo some tweaking and kick off fall run. *Never watched it*
ER
Expected to shoot 4 to 6 new episodes to air in April/May. *I hope they are better than the ones that aired so far. I fear ER is on its way out. --sigh-- I loved it so*
Everybody Hates Chris
Twelve pre-strike episodes remain. No additional episodes expected for this season. *No big loss IMO*
Friday Night Lights
No new episodes expected for this season. Future TBD. *Couldn't watch this one either. Why does everyone portray small town Texas as a bunch of idiots?*
The Game
Four pre-strike episodes remain. Expected to shoot 8 or 9 additional episodes to air in March/April/May. *???*
Ghost Whisperer
Expected to shoot 6 new episodes to begin airing on April 4. *this one will do in a pinch*
Girlfriends
No new episodes expected this season, although a special one-hour series finale is being discussed. *?*
Gossip Girl
Expected to shoot up 5 or 6 episodes to air in April/May. *I know some friend that will be happy about this one*
Greek
Kicks off second half of Season 1 on March 24. Still awaiting Season 2 pickup. *?*
Grey’s Anatomy
Expected to shoot 4 to 7 new episodes to air in April/May. *Ok, I'm ready*
Heroes
No new episodes expected until fall. *NOOOOO! I hate just hanging... They better do something to refresh people memories since it will almost 9 months between new episodes!*
House
Expected to shoot 4 to 6 new episodes to air in April/May. *YEA*
How I Met Your Mother
Expected to shoot 9 new episodes to begin airing March 17. *Could this "meeting" drag out any longer?"
Jericho
Seven episodes remain. No additional episodes expected for this season. *Wasn't into it the first time*
Journeyman
No new episodes expected. Ever. *Works for me*
Las Vegas
Three pre-strike episodes remain. No additional episodes expected for this season.
Law & Order
Expected to shoot an indeterminate number of episodes to air in spring. *I quit watching a while back.*
Law & Order: CI
Expected to shoot an indeterminate number of episodes to air in spring. *I just can't stand this version of this show*
Law & Order: SVU
Expected to shoot an indeterminate number of episodes to air in spring. *Only thing on on Tuesday night*
Life
No new episodes expected until fall. *?*
Life Is Wild
No new episodes expected. Ever. *No big loss since I never heard of it*
Lost
Six pre-strike episodes remain. Expected to shoot five additional episodes to air in April/May. *What's the appeal of this show? I never got it*
Medium
Six pre-strike episodes remain. Expected to shoot additional episodes for this season. *GOOD! I love this show*
Men in Trees
Eleven pre-strike episodes remain, the first of which airs Feb. 27. No additional episodes expected this season. *hmm*
Moonlight
Expected to shoot 4 new episodes to begin airing on April 11. *Only 4???? OMG, that's not enough to satisfy my hunger for this show. Our vampire hero is just tooooooo cute!*
My Name Is Earl
Expected to shoot 8 to 10 new episodes to air in April/May.
NCIS
Expected to shoot 7 new episodes to begin airing on April 8. *Okay*
The New Adventures of Old Christine
Seven pre-strike episodes remain. No additional episodes expected this season.
Nip/Tuck
Season 5 concludes Feb. 19. Production on the show’s eight-episode sixth season expected to start up this summer. Airdate TBD. *They move this show around so much, I couldn't follow, so I quit trying*
Numbers
Expected to shoot 6 new episode to begin airing on April 4. *Good*
October Road
Four pre-strike episodes remain. Future beyond that TBD. *I never heard anything good about this show*
The Office
Expected to shoot 6 new episodes to air in April/May. *Too "silly" for me*
One Tree Hill
Five pre-strike episodes remain. Expected to shoot 5 or 6 additional episodes to air in April/May.
Prison Break
Two pre-strike episodes remain. Future beyond that TBD. *I know people that will be happy to see the remaining, but not so happy that its future is questionable.*
Private Practice
Slim chance it could return with 4 or 5 new episodes this season. Either way, it’ll be back in the fall. *This one was slow to take off, but I'm glad they are brining it back*
Pushing Daisies
No new episodes until fall. *This one pushed my "too over the top" button*
Reaper
Three pre-strike episodes remain. Expected to shoot 5 or 6 additional episodes to air in April/May.
The Riches
Seven-episode second season kicks off March 18.
Rules of Engagement
Expected to shoot 6 new episodes to begin airing on April 14.
Samantha Who?
Three remaining pre-strike episodes could be held until fall (see Dirty Sexy Money).
Saturday Night Live
Returns Feb. 23.
Scrubs
Four pre-strike episodes remain. Four additional episodes will likely be shot; unclear whether they’ll air on NBC or go straight to DVD.
Shark
Expected to shoot 4 new episodes. Airdate TBD.
The Shield
Final season already shot. Airdate TBD.
Smallville
Four pre-strike episodes remain. Expected to shoot 5 additional episodes to air in April/May.
Supernatural
Two pre-strike episodes remain. Expected to shoot 4 or 5 additional episodes to air in April/May.
Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles
Four pre-strike episodes remain. Future beyond that TBD.
Two and a Half Men
Expected to shoot 9 new episodes begin airing on March 17.
Ugly Betty
Expected to shoot 4 to 7 new episodes to air in April/May.
The Unit
No additional episodes expected this season. Future beyond that TBD.
Without a Trace
Expected to shoot 6 new episodes to begin airing on April 3.
Women’s Murder Club
No new episodes expected this season. Future beyond that TBD. **I really hope they renew this show. I really liked having a choice for Friday night TV. TiVo got a workout during that hour, since it came on opposite of Moonlight.*
There you have it. Hope it is helpful info.
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