Update before UpFronts 2017

Whew, the past few nights have brought with them a whirlwind of activity – cancellations, renewals (some surprising in both categories), and new series pickups. 

Going into what’s usually Bloody Friday (the Friday night before UpFronts when shows find their fates and book their tickets to NYC), here’s a look at where things stand for the big five networks (and be sure to bookmark THIS page for all updates made as news rolls out)!


NBC has made some moves, but still have a lot of outstanding fates going into the weekend.  We’re likely to get their Fall schedule Sunday morning (as we have in years’ past), so today should be a big one for a few.

What they’ve officially renewed so far:

  • AMERICA’S GOT TALENT
  • AMERICAN NINJA WARRIOR
  • THE BLACKLIST
  • BLINDSPOT
  • CHICAGO FIRE
  • CHICAGO MED
  • CHICAGO PD
  • THE GOOD PLACE
  • GREAT NEWS
  • NIGHT SHIFT
  • SHADES OF BLUE
  • SUPERSTORE
  • TAKEN
  • THIS IS US
  • THE VOICE

What’s been officially canceled:

  • EMERALD CITY
  • GRIMM
  • POWERLESS (added yesterday)
  • TIMELESS (added Wednesday)

What’s still up in the air (and their likely fates):

  • THE BIGGEST LOSER (in some form, I’m sure)
  • THE BLACKLIST: REDEMPTION (unlikely)
  • THE CARMICHAEL SHOW (doesn’t premiere until 5/31; no word expected this week)
  • CELEBRITY APPRENTICE (for sure a goner)
  • CHICAGO JUSTICE (up in the air – Dick Wolf kind of runs most of NBC’s primetime real estate so don’t count it out; if it is canceled, the hold up is likely related to finding a place to put Jon Seda back in the rotation)
  • HOLLYWOOD GAME NIGHT (coming this summer; no word expected this week)
  • LAW & ORDER: SVU (as much of a sure thing as you can imagine)
  • LITTLE BIG SHOTS (I’d say this is likely)
  • MARLON (coming this summer; no word expected this week)
  • MIDNIGHT TEXAS (coming this summer; no word expected this week)
  • TRIAL & ERROR (with the renewal of GREAT NEWS, this looks more dire, but I’m not abandoning ship yet)

“New” Series picked up:

  • WILL & GRACE
  • RISE
  • THE BRAVE (fka FOR GOD & COUNTRY)
  • AP BIO
  • GOOD GIRLS

Some renewals and cancellations over the past few days for FOX – notably, one-and-done series APB, MAKING HISTORY, and SON OF ZORN are all gone (all three were expected).  Still some pretty high profile shows in contention.

What they’ve officially renewed so far:

  • AMERICAN GRIT
  • BOB’S BURGERS
  • EMPIRE
  • GOTHAM
  • THE LAST MAN ON EARTH
  • LETHAL WEAPON
  • LUCIFER
  • MASTERCHEF (and likely JR)
  • THE MICK
  • THE SIMPSONS
  • SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE
  • STAR
  • THE X-FILES

What’s been officially canceled:

  • APB
  • BONES
  • MAKING HISTORY
  • PITCH
  • ROSEWOOD
  • SLEEPY HOLLOW SON OF ZORN

What’s still up in the air (and their likely fates):

  • 24: LEGACY (50/50, I’d imagine. Didn’t perform as well as expected but solid enough)
  • BROOKLYN NINE-NINE (likely)
  • THE EXORCIST (heard likely; now I’m not sure)
  • FAMILY GUY (a lock)
  • HELL’S KITCHEN (likely)
  • MASTERCHEF JUNIOR (mothership is renewed; so should this be)
  • NEW GIRL (probably getting a short final season)
  • PRISON BREAK (I’m guessing no)
  • SCREAM QUEENS (nope)
  • SHOTS FIRED (not likely)
  • WAYWARD PINES (probably not)
  • WORLD’S FUNNIEST (probably)

New Series picked up:

  • ORVILLE
  • THE GIFTED (first look)
  • GHOSTED
  • LA TO VEGAS
  • THE RESIDENT

ABC made some big moves overnight, bringing in some shows for a reset and canceling those that were most expected.  Still some comedies up in the air – that are likely to be back!

What they’ve officially renewed so far:

  • $100,000 PYRAMID
  • Marvel’s AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D.
  • AMERICAN HOUSEWIFE
  • THE BACHELOR
  • THE BACHELORETTE
  • BLACK-ISH
  • DANCING WITH THE STARS
  • DESIGNATED SURVIVOR
  • THE GOLDBERGS (for 2 seasons)
  • GREY’S ANATOMY
  • HOW TO GET AWAY WITH MURDER
  • THE MIDDLE
  • MODERN FAMILY (for 2 seasons)
  • ONCE UPON A TIME (for a “reset” S7 without a lot of current cast)
  • SCANDAL (for what sounds like a final season)

What’s been officially canceled:

  • AMERICAN CRIME
  • THE CATCH
  • CONVICTION
  • DR KEN
  • IMAGINARY MARY
  • LAST MAN STANDING
  • MISTRESSES
  • NOTORIOUS
  • THE REAL O’NEALS
  • TIME AFTER TIME

What’s still up in the air (and their likely fates):

  • AMERICAN’S FUNNIEST HOME VIDEOS (probably a lock)
  • BACHELOR IN PARADISE (new season this summer; for sure back next summer)
  • CELEBRITY FAMILY FEUD (as long as celebs keeping playing)
  • DOWNWARD DOG (yet to premiere. I’m going to lean WAY no on this one)
  • FRESH OFF THE BOAT (this is a Tues anchor; can’t imagine it not getting renewed)
  • MATCH GAME (yes)
  • QUANTICO (will likely be a surprising yes)
  • SHARK TANK (for sure)
  • SPEECHLESS (yes, this is coming back)
  • STILL STAR-CROSSED (hasn’t premiered yet, but doubting we’ll get to S2)

“New” Series picked up:

  • TEN DAYS IN THE VALLEY
  • Marvel’s INHUMANS
  • AMERICAN IDOL
  • THE GOOD DOCTOR
  • THE GOSPEL OF KEVIN
  • THE MAYOR
  • THE CROSSING
  • FOR THE PEOPLE
  • Untitled Zach Braff Comedy (fka START-UP)

CBS renewed a ton of stuff early; still waiting on official cancellations of those that are likely gone, with some high profile series still awaiting their fates.

What they’ve officially renewed so far:

  • 48 HOURS
  • 60 MINUTES
  • THE BIG BANG THEORY (for 2 seasons)
  • BLUE BLOODS
  • BULL
  • CRIMINAL MINDS
  • HAWAII FIVE-0
  • KEVIN CAN WAIT
  • LIFE IN PIECES
  • MACGYVER
  • MADAM SECRETARY
  • MAN WITH A PLAN
  • MOM
  • NCIS
  • NCIS: LA
  • NCIS: NOLA
  • SCORPION
  • SUPERIOR DONUTS
  • SURVIVOR

What’s been officially canceled:

What’s still up in the air (and their likely fates):

  • 2 BROKE GIRLS (can’t imagine they don’t get at least a final farewell)
  • THE AMAZING RACE (I’d say yes)
  • BIG BROTHER (back this summer; no word on a Fall season)
  • CODE BLACK (50/50)
  • CRIMINAL MINDS: BEYOND BORDERS (goner)
  • DOUBT (100% gone)
  • ELEMENTARY (probably just working out contracts; maybe final season)
  • THE GREAT INDOORS (swinging unlikely)
  • HUNTED (unlikely)
  • THE ODD COUPLE (probably definitely gone)
  • PURE GENIUS (100% gone)
  • TRAINING DAY (100% gone)
  • UNDERCOVER BOSS (last year, would have said 100%; this year, not sure)
  • ZOO (season 3 this summer, so unlikely to hear this week)

New Series picked up:

  • YOUNG SHELDON

The CW has basically renewed and canceled everything they’re going to; just waiting to see where things land. 

What they’ve officially renewed so far:

  • THE 100
  • ARROW
  • CRAZY EX-GIRLFRIEND
  • THE FLASH
  • IZOMBIE
  • JANE THE VIRGIN
  • DC’s LEGENDS OF TOMORROW
  • THE ORIGINALS
  • RIVERDALE
  • SUPERGIRL
  • SUPERNATURAL (indefinitely, forever and ever, amen)
  • WHOSE LINE IS IT ANYWAY?

What’s been officially canceled:

  • FREQUENCY
  • NO TOMORROW
  • REIGN
  • THE VAMPIRE DIARIES

New Series picked up:

  • VALOR
  • DYNASTY (2.0)
  • BLACK LIGHTNING
  • LIFE SENTENCE