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NBC Gives 'Community' a Return Date

Good news, "Community" fans (and it appears that there are a few of you out there); school will be back in session next month. More »NBC Gives 'Community' a Return Date

Cancellations, Controversies & Other Bad News

Ratings: 'Cougar Town' Returns to All-Time Low TV Guide - Wed, Feb 15, 2012 11:00 AM PST
Can we give the Cougar Town crew an A for trying?Despite the cast and producers' valiant guerrilla marketing effort for the long-delayed third season, … More »Ratings: 'Cougar Town' Returns to All-Time Low
Can we give the Cougar Town crew an A for trying?Despite the cast and producers' valiant guerrilla marketing effort for the long-delayed third season, the comedy returned Tuesday to 4.8 million viewers and a 1.8 rating in the adults 18-to-49 demo — both series lows. ...
Exclusive: Hugh Laurie Clears Up Rumors About the End of House TV Guide - Wed, Feb 15, 2012 9:57 AM PST
A New York newspaper alleged this week that Hugh Laurie had opted to end the run of Fox's House because he was tired of the show. The story, though, was … More »Exclusive: Hugh Laurie Clears Up Rumors About the End of House
A New York newspaper alleged this week that Hugh Laurie had opted to end the run of Fox's House because he was tired of the show. The story, though, was based on old quotes from Laurie, given to a UK newspaper long before Fox announced the end of the show. In this exclusive statement, Laurie responds to the story:
'Cougar Town' returns to TV after 9-month hiatus AP - Wed, Feb 15, 2012 5:55 AM PST
Courteney Cox likes being part of a team. She loved being part of an ensemble on "Friends" and feels the same way about the direction her show "Cougar … More »'Cougar Town' returns to TV after 9-month hiatus
Courteney Cox likes being part of a team. She loved being part of an ensemble on "Friends" and feels the same way about the direction her show "Cougar Town" has taken on ABC.
The Real Story Behind House's Cancellation TV Guide - Mon, Feb 13, 2012 6:26 PM PST
The decision to end House after eight seasons wasn't easy — and, it turns out, didn't necessarily have to come at all this year. More »The Real Story Behind House's Cancellation
The decision to end House after eight seasons wasn't easy — and, it turns out, didn't necessarily have to come at all this year.
Social TV: Cougar Town Creator Offers Ponies, Drunken Raves to Loyal Fans TV Guide - Mon, Feb 13, 2012 2:39 PM PST
Cougar Town creator Bill Lawrence will do just about anything to get people to watch his show, which returns to ABC on Feb. 14 after an eight-month hiatus. … More »Social TV: Cougar Town Creator Offers Ponies, Drunken Raves to Loyal Fans
Cougar Town creator Bill Lawrence will do just about anything to get people to watch his show, which returns to ABC on Feb. 14 after an eight-month hiatus. He's offered to buy fans ponies and throw drunken raves at Disneyland if they promise to watch a 10-minute spoiler reel for the upcoming season. ...
'House': 10 Ways the Series Could End Television Without Pity - Fri, Feb 10, 2012 3:39 PM PST
Fox recently announced that after eight long seasons, "House" will be coming to an end this May. While it is far too late for the show to go out on a high … More »'House': 10 Ways the Series Could End
Fox recently announced that after eight long seasons, "House" will be coming to an end this May. While it is far too late for the show to go out on a high note, it can at least go out in an interesting, or at least totally ridiculous and entertaining, way. Here are our suggestions, largely inspired from other, better p …
Which Long-Running Show Should Be Cut Next? TV Guide - Fri, Feb 10, 2012 8:16 AM PST
Earlier this week, Fox called time of death on House after eight seasons. Last summer, ABC announced that Desperate Housewives will move off of Wisteria … More »Which Long-Running Show Should Be Cut Next?
Earlier this week, Fox called time of death on House after eight seasons. Last summer, ABC announced that Desperate Housewives will move off of Wisteria Lane in May, also after eight seasons.Both series have been huge commercial and critical successes, but even their diehard fans conceded that it was time for their beloved …
Current 'House' Season Will Be the Last Access Hollywood - Wed, Feb 8, 2012 3:42 PM PST
"House M.D." is leaving the air at the end of the current season, it was announced on Wednesday afternoon in a joint statement from the network, show bosses … More »Current 'House' Season Will Be the Last
"House M.D." is leaving the air at the end of the current season, it was announced on Wednesday afternoon in a joint statement from the network, show bosses and star Hugh Laurie.
Will Cougar Town's Grassroots Marketing Pay Off? The Cast and Crew Weigh In TV Guide - Tue, Feb 7, 2012 8:29 PM PST
Cougar Town has been off the air eight months, but that doesn't mean the show's cast and crew haven't been hard at work promoting the show's long-awaited … More »Will Cougar Town's Grassroots Marketing Pay Off? The Cast and Crew Weigh In
Cougar Town has been off the air eight months, but that doesn't mean the show's cast and crew haven't been hard at work promoting the show's long-awaited return.
Will These Shows Sink or Swim? TV Guide - Wed, Feb 8, 2012 1:56 PM PST
As mid-season shows debut over the next three months, it will be crunch time for a number of series that haven't been tearing up the Nielsen charts. Here's … More »Will These Shows Sink or Swim?
As mid-season shows debut over the next three months, it will be crunch time for a number of series that haven't been tearing up the Nielsen charts. Here's what network insiders say are the shows on the bubble as execs look to set their schedules in May.
Courteney Cox and Josh Hopkins Talk Cougar Town's Return TV Guide - Thu, Feb 2, 2012 11:58 AM PST
Raise your Big Carls! The Cougar Town gang finally reconvenes after a way-too-long hiatus, and stars Courteney Cox and Josh Hopkins are opening up about … More »Courteney Cox and Josh Hopkins Talk Cougar Town's Return
Raise your Big Carls! The Cougar Town gang finally reconvenes after a way-too-long hiatus, and stars Courteney Cox and Josh Hopkins are opening up about the standout comedy's delayed return, Grayson's season-premiere proposal... and whether a wedding is even in the cards.
On the Set: Inside Chuck's Shocking and Emotional Final Mission TV Guide - Fri, Jan 27, 2012 8:40 AM PST
That sweetly charming, nerd-friendly secret-agent series Chuck will end its five-year run with two back-to-back episodes called "Chuck Versus Sarah" and … More »On the Set: Inside Chuck's Shocking and Emotional Final Mission
That sweetly charming, nerd-friendly secret-agent series Chuck will end its five-year run with two back-to-back episodes called "Chuck Versus Sarah" and "Chuck Versus the Goodbye." But the finale could just as easily be named "Chuck Versus the Kleenex" because there's that much weeping and wailing and tissue-grabbing going …
'Chuck': What We Loved (and Hated) About the Series Television Without Pity - Thu, Jan 26, 2012 6:51 PM PST
We've been frustrated with this last season, but there was a time when we found "Chuck" quite charming, so much so that we actually looked forward to each … More »'Chuck': What We Loved (and Hated) About the Series
We've been frustrated with this last season, but there was a time when we found "Chuck" quite charming, so much so that we actually looked forward to each new episode.
How Did 'Work It' Wind Up on TV? Here's How ... TV Guide - Wed, Jan 25, 2012 8:56 AM PST
As he stepped in front of reporters at this month's TV Critics Association press tour, ABC entertainment president Paul Lee knew a surefire way to get … More »How Did 'Work It' Wind Up on TV? Here's How ...
As he stepped in front of reporters at this month's TV Critics Association press tour, ABC entertainment president Paul Lee knew a surefire way to get a rise out of the assembled reporters: "So, what do you think of Work It?"