TV Shows on the Bubble: Will They Be Back Next Season?

“Smash” (NBC)

Last winter, NBC’s inside-Broadway drama debuted to ovation-worthy ratings (along with decidedly mixed reviews). But in Season 2, “Smash” has lost its cushy lead-in from “The Voice”… and two-thirds of its audience. Now it’s limping along with less than 4 million viewers a week; even a top-to-bottom retooling and big-name guest stars like Jennifer Hudson haven’t moved the needle.

Will It Be Back? Nope. It’s backed by some powerful ... more 

“Smash” (NBC)

Last winter, NBC’s inside-Broadway drama debuted to ovation-worthy ratings (along with decidedly mixed reviews). But in Season 2, “Smash” has lost its cushy lead-in from “The Voice”… and two-thirds of its audience. Now it’s limping along with less than 4 million viewers a week; even a top-to-bottom retooling and big-name guest stars like Jennifer Hudson haven’t moved the needle.

Will It Be Back? Nope. It’s backed by some powerful names like NBC president Bob Greenblatt and exec producer Steven Spielberg, but those guys are smart enough to know a bomb when they see one. less