Not all TV shows have been a success story, as some projects have been canceled before any episodes were broadcast.
nbc Playboy Club It only appeared for the first time Three episodes in 2011 Before canceling the offer. The network cited low ratings as the reason behind the decision to drop the show, which was eventually replaced by Rock Center with Brian Williams And repeat loops Maria Bello's The main suspect.
“We are extremely pleased with the creative direction of both shows as well as the potential for them to continue to build loyal audiences over the coming months,” said NBC Entertainment President. Robert Greenblatt He said Us Weekly In a statement at the time. “We are proud of all the producers, writers, actors and directors who worked so hard to bring these shows to life.”
Meanwhile on the CW, Two episodes of Beautiful life It aired in 2009 before the show came to an abrupt end. Teen drama, executive produced Ashton Kutcherwas eventually burned on YouTube.
The Society is just one of many shows that have been renewed — only to decide to back out. The teen mystery drama debuted on Netflix in May 2019 to critical acclaim. Due to delays due to the Corona virus, the streaming service canceled its decision to produce a second season of (…)
“What we feel we are doing is creating an industry first in some ways,” Kutcher said in a statement. “A program that couldn't find its legs on TV, we believe can find its legs on the Internet.”
Keep scrolling for more short-lived TV shows — including some episodes that were filmed but never made it to screen:
“The Promised Land” (ABC)
Post cancelled: 5 episodes
The drama series, which premiered in 2022, follows two Latino families vying for wealth and power in California's Sonoma Valley. The show was pulled from ABC for its five episodes and the rest of the season aired on Hulu before it was ultimately cancelled.
“Hank” (ABC)
Post cancelled: 5 episodes
championship Kelsey GrammerThe film is about a Wall Street executive who loses his job and, as a result, reconnects with his family in his small town. Five episodes were broadcast in 2009 before ABC confirmed that it had “no immediate plans” to release the remainder of the series.
“Contact” (NBC)
Post cancelled: 4 episodes
Set against the backdrop of the coronavirus pandemic, Connecting followed the lives of a group of friends trying to stay in touch amidst the lockdown. NBC only aired four episodes in 2020 before moving the rest of the season to Peacock.
“Leadership” (Fox)
Post cancelled: 4 episodes
Drive introduced viewers to illegal cross-country car racing. Despite the star-studded cast Nathan Fillion, Emma Stone and Melanie Lynskey, Exhibition 2007 – The first to host a live Twitter session during an episode – Four episodes were cancelled.
“Ironside” (NBC)
Post cancelled: 4 episodes
Ironsidewhich premiered in 2013, was a remake of a police consultant who is paralyzed from the waist down after being shot while on vacation.
“Sunnyside” (NBC)
Post cancelled: 4 episodes
The 2019 series centers on a former New York City councilman who finds his calling when he helps immigrants in need.
“Playboy Club” (NBC)
Canceled after: 3 rings
Set in 1961, the series revolves around the employees, also known as the Bunnies, at the original Playboy Club in Chicago. Playboy Club It is marked with a star Eddie Cibrian, Laura Benanti, Amber Heard and Jenna DewanBut it was pulled after three episodes.
“Smith” (CBS)
Post cancelled: 3 episodes
The show follows a group of professional thieves who struggled to keep their work separate from the rest of their lives. After three episodes, CBS pulled the plug and the rest of the season never aired.
“Evil City” (ABC)
Post cancelled: 3 episodes
The procedural premiered in 2015 and focused on two LAPD detectives as they search for a pair of romantically connected serial killers terrorizing the Sunset Strip. Evil city It is marked with a star Jeremy Sisto, Taissa Farmiga, Gabriel Luna, Evan Ross, Ed Westwick and Erika Christensen.
“Viva Laughlin” (CBS)
Post cancelled: Two episodes
Viva Laughlin It was a musical drama centered around… About a businessman His ambition was to run a casino in Nevada. The show, which aired in 2007, only starred in two episodes Girls Amick, Eric Winter, DB Woodside, Hugh Jackman and Melanie Griffith.
“No Harm, No Foul” (NBC)
Post cancelled: Two episodes
No harm, no foul It was a modern style Robert Louis StevensonNovel 1886 The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. The 2013 series follows a doctor trying to balance his work as a neurosurgeon with the enormous task of suppressing his evil ego.
In recent years, TV shows have found new life after being cornered by networks and narrowly saved at the last minute. For example, Brooklyn Nine-Nine fans expressed their disappointment in May 2018 when Fox canceled the sitcom — starring Andy Samberg (Jake Peralta), Melissa Fumero (Amy Santiago), Andre Braugher (Raymond Holt), and Terry Crews (Terry Jeffords). , Stephanie Beatrice (Rosa (…)
“Doubt” (CBS)
Post cancelled: Two episodes
championship Katherine Heigl, Laverne Cox and Steven Pasquale, doubt It centers around a successful defense attorney who becomes romantically involved with a client (who may or may not be guilty of a brutal crime).
“Made in Jersey” (CBS)
Post cancelled: Two episodes
Made in Jersey was a drama series about a working-class New Jersey lawyer who used her street smarts to compete with her smarter colleagues. In a prominent position New York Law Firm.
“The Beautiful Life” (The CW)
Canceled after: 2 episodes
During his 2009 stint on The CW, Beautiful life The film revolves around a group of male and female models who share housing in New York City. Cast included Mischa Barton, Sarah Paxton, Ben Hollingsworth, Corbin Bleu, Nico Tortorella, Ashley Madekwe and Elle Macpherson.
“Swamp Thing” (DC Universe)
Post cancelled: 1 episode
Based on the DC Comics character of the same name, Swamp thing foot Crystal Red As a doctor he encountered Swamp Thing – a plant creature who fought malevolent forces around a Louisiana swamp. One episode aired before DC Universe pulled the plug.
“Emily's Reasons Why Not” (ABC)
Post cancelled: 1 episode
Adapted from a novel by the author Carrie Gerlach, Emily reasons why not The film is about a successful career woman in Los Angeles who is unsuccessful in finding The One. Heather Graham He starred as the titular character in the 2006 series, which was canceled after one episode due to negative reception.
“Osbourne Reloaded” (Fox)
Post cancelled: 1 episode
Hosted by the Osborne family, Osborne Reloaded It was a variety show consisting of sketches, stunts, celebrities, live action audience participation, and live music performances. There were also sitcoms featuring the Osbourne family that never saw the light of day after 14 percent of Fox affiliates threatened to pull the plug on the show.
“Us and Them” (Fox)
Post cancelled: It was never broadcast
Created by James Corden, We are them It is marked with a star Jason Ritter and Alexis Bledel As a couple trying to make their romance work while juggling their polarized family lives. Fox ordered 13 episodes before eventually reducing it to seven episodes. In 2014, the network chose not to air anything at all.
Manchester Prep (Fox)
Post cancelled: It was never broadcast
Manchester Prep was originally a TV adaptation Cruel intentionswhich eventually became a 2000 sequel Cruel intentions 2.
Netflix has given its viewers many unique TV shows over the years — but not every original series gets to explore its story after one season before being canceled. 'Julie and the Phantoms' quickly developed fame when it arrived on the streaming service in September 2020. The musical comedy, which was based on (…)
“Still Life” (Fox)
Post cancelled: It was never broadcast
Jensen Ackles He starred in the show centered around a police officer who was killed on his first day as a cop.
“Next Caller” (NBC)
Post cancelled: It was never broadcast
The sitcom followed an unlikely pair of radio disc jockeys who are forced to share a microphone on a relationship call-in show. NBC announced in 2012 that the show had been canceled after filming four episodes, due to creative differences with the star Dan Cook.
“Coach” (NBC)
Post cancelled: It was never broadcast
The revival received a 13-episode straight-to-series order but after seeing the pilot, NBC pulled the plug on the entire series.
