The Fate of Your TV Shows
According to, well, just about everyone, the writers strike is almost over!
Let's take a moment to celebrate: Woohoo!!!! Yay!!!!
(Latest Update: Put down your picket signs and pick up your pencils! As of Tuesday, February 12, the writers strike has officially ended!!!)
Okay, now that that's out of our systems, let's face the harsh reality: what does this mean for our favorite TV shows?
Here's the rundown, according to TVGuide's Michael Ausiello. (Keep in mind - a lot of this could change at the drop of a hat. It's all tentative, but I'll keep updating as I hear more.)
24
Season 7 postponed until January '09.
30 Rock
Expected to shoot 5 to 10 new episodes to air in April/May.
Aliens in America
Eight pre-strike episodes remain. No additional episodes expected for this season.
Back to You
Two pre-strike episodes remain. Future TBD.
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.
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.
Big Love
Expected to go into production on Season 3 in March. Airdate info is TBD.
Big Shots
No new episodes expected. Ever.
Bionic Woman
No new episodes expected. Ever.
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.
Burn Notice
Production on Season 2 expected to get under way in late April. New episodes could start airing as early as July.
Cane
No additional episodes expected this season. Future beyond that TBD.
Chuck
No new episodes until fall.
The Closer
Expected to kick off its fourth season this summer.
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.
CSI
Expected to shoot 6 new episodes to begin airing April 3.
CSI: Miami
Expected to shoot 8 new episodes to begin airing March 24.
CSI: NY
Expected to shoot 7 new episodes to begin airing April 7.
Desperate Housewives
Expected to shoot 4 to 7 new episodes to air in April/May.
Dirty Sexy Money
No new episodes planned until fall; three remaining pre-strike episodes will undergo some tweaking and kick off fall run.
ER
Expected to shoot 4 to 6 new episodes to air in April/May.
Everybody Hates Chris
Twelve pre-strike episodes remain. No additional episodes expected for this season.
Friday Night Lights
No new episodes expected for this season. Future TBD.
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.
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.
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.
Heroes
No new episodes expected until fall.
House
Expected to shoot 4 to 6 new episodes to air in April/May.
How I Met Your Mother
Expected to shoot 9 new episodes to begin airing March 17.
Jericho
Seven episodes remain. No additional episodes expected for this season.
Journeyman
No new episodes expected. Ever.
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.
Law & Order: CI
Expected to shoot an indeterminate number of episodes to air in spring.
Law & Order: SVU
Expected to shoot an indeterminate number of episodes to air in spring.
Life
No new episodes expected until fall.
Life Is Wild
No new episodes expected. Ever.
Lost
Six pre-strike episodes remain. Expected to shoot five additional episodes to air in April/May.
Medium
Six pre-strike episodes remain. Expected to shoot additional episodes for this season.
Men in Trees
Eleven pre-strike episodes remain, the first of which airs Feb. 27. No additional episodes expected this season.
Moonlight
Expected to shoot 4 new episodes to begin airing on April 11.
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.
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.
Numbers
Expected to shoot 6 new episode to begin airing on April 4.
October Road
Four pre-strike episodes remain. Future beyond that TBD.
The Office
Expected to shoot 6 new episodes to air in April/May.
One Tree Hill
Fivex 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.
Private Practice
Slim chance it could return with 4 or 5 new episodes this season. Either way, it'll be back in the fall.
Pushing Daisies
No new episodes until fall.
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.
Now comment below: Are your favorite shows coming back or do you have to wait? When your shows do come back, will you even remember what last happened? How excited are you for the strike to finally end?
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I will be moving in the time frame of April/May. My husband after more than 20 years is retiring from the U.S. Army. We will be moving from Texas to Florida. Trying to find a home have utilities turned on & get started in a new civilian life. Not to mention the packing up of the old one that will take weeks. So I have waited all this time for new programs. I have cable & a DVR at the ready. It will all be for not. I am furious!! This strike should never of went on this long. Guess I will just replace TV with walks on the beach...
I will be moving in the time frame of April/May. My husband after more than 20 years is retiring from the U.S. Army. We will be moving from Texas to Florida. Trying to find a home have utilities turned on & get started in a new civilian life. Not to mention the packing up of the old one that will take weeks. So I have waited all this time for new programs. I have cable & a DVR at the ready. It will all be for not. I am furious!! This strike should never of went on this long. Guess I will just replace TV with walks on the beach...
i've given up on everything i used to watch, and i'm actually digging reality tv quite a lot. if the writer's care so much more about money than the fans, they can get their ratings from the money too
I'am Sooooooo GLAD that the Writers Strike is Finally Over!! YEA!!! :) Though they are NOT sure when MY shows are comming back on, they are TBD so hopefully the will figure out when to shoot NEW episodes of my shows which are: ER & HEROES. When these shows do come back on; I probably will remember what happenend on the last episodes, because I payed real close attention to each episodes that came on!!! YEA the Writers STRIKE is OVER!!!! :)
I am estatic the strike has ended. I am a firm believer in what the strike was trying to accomplish. I am glad the WGA did not back down and had so much support from other areas of Hollywood, especially actors.
I do not watch many shows that were affected by the strike, however, I have a few favorites that were. My favorite show is "Heroes"; I watch the show, have Season 1 Box Set, have Volume 1 Graphic Novel Book, and do all the fun viral stuff the show has to offer as well. A little obsessed, but not much. My other show is "The Office", it's so hard waiting this long for it... that's what she said!
moonlight...criminal minds...is two of favorites and glad to hear that they are still here!!!! i also love ghost whisper...will it be coming back??? i soooo hope so!!!! and what about big bang theory??? we just loved that show as well!!!!
I've updated the list with more shows and more specific episode #s, as well as air dates.
Keep refreshing your browser as I'll be updating often!
- Jacki
Any idea when Entourage will be coming back?
The fate of a couple of Heroes is up in the air, plus Chuck will be back. Ghost Whisperer and Moonlight are coming back soon -- and since I missed most of the fall episodes due to high school football, it'll be like watching them fresh. Unfortunately, Journeyman won't be back. Intelligent shows are rarely continued.
Kristin,
Will find out for you regarding Entourage. Keep you posted!
- Jacki
What about Entourage does anyone know if thats coming back or not?
This page was SO helpful - i had to grab for my pen and agenda! Thanks :)
OMG no new Heroes episodes until fall! i can't wait that long!! i really wanna know what happens to Nathan and Niki and about the new heroes... but i'm glad that the strike is finally OveR!!
Season 5 of Entourage will begin filming in March or April 2008 and will begin airing new episodes in Fall 2008. The exact premiere date has not been set yet.
Hopefully, they will be able to film all episodes before a potential Actors Guild Strike, which is supposed to begin June 2008.
Entourage was originally set to begin filming in Jan 2008 and air June 2008, but was delayed due to the writer's strike.
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Season 5 of Entourage will begin filming in March or April 2008 and will begin airing new episodes in Fall 2008. The exact premiere date has not been set yet.
Hopefully, they will be able to film all episodes before a potential Actors Guild Strike, which is supposed to begin June 2008.
Entourage was originally set to begin filming in Jan 2008 and air June 2008, but was delayed due to the writer's strike.
I'm so glad I accidentally stumbled upon this page, I've printed it out to help keep on top of our TV viewing!
I'm happy to see that there will be more new episodes of some of my favorite shows this season but a few left me quite unhappy, the major one, 24. No 24 until 2009, I can't stand it!
Im so gutted about Heroes, no new episodes until fall?! is this still the case?
Season 2 seems to have stopped at episode 11 - powerless, is there any more out currently or on the way??
Wow, I am so very glad the strike is over! My faves are Grey's Anatomy, CSI Miami, L&O CI, SVU, L&O original, Trace and wow I REALLY miss the CLOSER AND Saving Grace!
Please never go on strike again!
Hmm, there's not been an official cancellation of Journeyman. Granted, NBC could care less if the fans care about it or not, they tend to just keep retreading stupid Law and Order, but there is always a chance another channel can pick up, possibly Sci Fi. Of course, that would cut into Ghosthunters ad nauseum. So glad Pushing Daisies and Chuck were picked up for another season. Cannot wait for Burn Notice to come back!