Update before UpFronts 2017

May 12, 2017 Amrie

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.