As networks look toward the return of a normal television season for the fall, ABC Entertainment has officially picked up nine series for the 2008-09 season.
Among the series gearing up for a new year will be veterans “Brothers & Sisters,” “Desperate Housewives,” “Grey’s Anatomy,” “Lost” and “Ugly Betty.” Among the rookie crowd, the Disney-owned network is planning sophomore seasons for dramas “Dirty Sexy Money,” “Private Practice” and “Pushing Daisies,” as well as sitcom “Samantha Who?”
“The strength of our schedule this fall was unprecedented and speaks for itself,” said Stephen McPherson, president of ABC Entertainment. “We’re looking forward to building on that success.”
Last November, ABC won in the coveted adults 18 to 49 demographic for the third year in a row.
The network has remained mum on which shows are expected to return with new episodes this season upon the official conclusion of the strike, although “Desperate Housewives” and “Grey’s Anatomy” are expected to finish out their shortened season.
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Comments (25)
I really hope "Big Shot" and "Carpoolers" also return.
Posted by Darrin D. | February 11, 2008 9:47 PM
i cant understand for the likes of me why you folks at abc cancelled the george lopez show. it was one of the best. some people dont know good when they see it. i hope some other station will pick it up. thanks
Posted by kenneth vincent | February 19, 2008 7:33 AM
THANK YOU ABC!!! You have made my day brighter by bringing back Private Practice, Samantha Who, and of course Grey's Anatomy...
I get very little time to enjoy televison these days, and I look forward to watching these wonderful shows!
Again, kudos to you ABC! Thank you!
Posted by Becky | February 21, 2008 9:07 AM
I'm counting the days until 'Pushing Daisies' returns. It's the only show i make an appointment to watch. This is a show of epic proportions; i think it will stand the test of time.
Posted by Matt b | February 21, 2008 7:08 PM
Please bring BIG SHOTS back, it was the only show I watch on ABC
Posted by mimie vernet | February 25, 2008 6:48 PM
PLEASE bring back October Road. There are only 2 shows on ABC I watch and OR is my favorite. Too bad all your shows aren't as good as OR. The writing is wonderful, the characters are relatable. One of the best parts is there is no schtick, just good dialog among regular people.
Posted by Karon | February 28, 2008 6:46 PM
I watched the premire of Big Shots and told a number of groups of friends about it. It is now the first thing we discuss when we get together and we all LOVE it. I heard it is not returning! If this is true, why not??? PLEASE bring it back!!!!!!!!
Posted by Samantha | March 3, 2008 4:32 PM
BOSTON LEGAL?
It's the most intelligent comedy/drama on TV. Any word from ABC on that yet.
PLEASE RENEW
Posted by Catrick | March 4, 2008 3:13 PM
Boston Legal - love the humor - hope to see it next year
Posted by Dorothy Jones | March 10, 2008 4:58 PM
please bring back october road. it is a great show!!!
Posted by teddi | March 12, 2008 6:25 AM
BRING BACK BIG SHOTS! I quit watching Brothers and Sisters after two guys French KISSED
Posted by karla | March 17, 2008 12:09 AM
Bring back big shots - finally a show for guys about guys.... Or as I like to call it, a desperate housewives for MEN. Either way, it needs to come back.
Posted by Patrick | March 17, 2008 2:18 AM
Please, bring back Big Shots.
Posted by Nikki | March 19, 2008 4:44 PM
cant wait for desperate housewives it had a really good season . and cant wait for brother and sisters and dirty sexy money those are some really good shows.
Posted by kristen | March 21, 2008 10:55 AM
cant wait for smantha who ethier thats a really funny show.
Posted by kristen | March 21, 2008 10:56 AM
I LOVE ABC's schedule....DSM, GA, PP, PD, Sw?, DHW, UB, LOST....watch most shows and am sooo glad so see most of them return - didnt care too much for Big Shots, Cavemen, and Carpoolers (but i do hear Cavemen will be returning nonetheless so watch out for that if you're into that show)
Posted by Simon | April 1, 2008 1:09 AM
what's happening with Men In Trees (MIT)? if ABC is not not going to renew, how about selling it to a network with more brains ... like CBS, NBC, FOX ... grrrr
Posted by andy | April 9, 2008 2:08 PM
PLEEEEEEEASE Bring back BIG SHOTS!!!
Posted by jay | April 9, 2008 11:02 PM
Please bring back October Road. This is the best show on TV.
Posted by Sandy | April 16, 2008 1:01 PM
I have to say that ABC has become the best network to watch shows. I love almost every show they make, well all of the dramas. I am not to much into comedies although I have been enjoying Samantha Who. I love Desperate HW, Brothers and Sisters, Men in Trees, Lost, Betty, Grey's, October Road, Womens Murder Club, Big Shots, Cashmere Mafia, Pushing Daisies, ELI STONE was great, Private Practice, and Dirty Sexy Money.I love to record all of these and curl up on Sundays and have a marathon (plus you can fast forward throught commercials :)I love them all so much because each show provides something different. As far as the reality shows I do love Dancing with the Stars and the Bachelor can be quite entertaining when you are in need of good humor. I was also impressed with Oprahs Big Give. If you can ABC please bring back all shows. I would also like to add that Gossip Girl, One Tree Hill, Jericho and Supernatural are all great shows as well.
Posted by Rachel | April 21, 2008 8:05 AM
Maybe if ABC would show their shows routinely, they would do better. It seems like they are constantly changing the days and time they are played. Or they don't play them for a month. It's hard to keep up with a show or remember to watch it when you have no idea when it will be on next (ie. Big Shots, Men and Trees)
Posted by Missy | May 9, 2008 8:24 PM
Another one for Big Shots, Please bring it back.
Posted by Brad | May 13, 2008 10:35 PM
Please do not cancel October road! I just love it! It is one of the few good shows on TV!!
Posted by Donna | May 14, 2008 5:29 PM
THEY NEED TO GO BACK TO THE COMEDIES LIKE JIM DONE IN FRONT OF A STUDIO AUDIENCE.
Posted by MARK | May 16, 2008 3:16 PM
PLEASE bring Big Shots back. Pushing up
Daisies????? come on...
Posted by Pam | May 27, 2008 12:07 AM