Renew/Cancel Odds for TV Shows Still on the Bubble
At this time last year, there were fewer than 40 broadcast shows still on the bubble. This year? Nearly 70. While The CW has given early pickups to nearly every one of its shows, the other four networks have renewed only a select few, leaving the fates of many series up in the air with less than two months to go before the networks make their 2017-18 schedule announcements.
To determine which of those shows look safe, and which are in danger of cancellation, we have surveyed a variety of experts. Below, browse the resulting renew/cancel odds for over 60 scripted shows still on the bubble (listed in alphabetical order).
Most if not all of ABC's current sitcoms should return for another season. But these three comedies stand out as being absolute locks for renewal. That said, there's one potential obstacle to a 9th season of Modern Family. Negotiations on contract extensions for the cast—as well as negotiations between the network and production studio 20th Century Fox—have dragged on longer than expected, and could continue to hang over the show's future for several months.
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