Tue Oct 28, 2008 9:43PM9 comments ›
Tue Oct 28, 2008 — by Robert Greenberger
The Ex 'Ex-List'
CBS Yanks Series After 4 Episodes
After poor reviews and worse ratings, CBS has given up on the Elizabeth Reaser-starring vehicle The Ex List. The Friday night dramedy, based on an Israeli television series, was a creative problem for the network. Show runner Diane Ruggiero left the series when it was clear she and CBS couldn’t agree on a direction. Rick Eid replaced her but his efforts hadn’t aired in time to change its fortunes.
The series averaging just 5.3 million viewers, according to Variety, driving viewers away after its more successful lead in, The Ghost Whisperer, and keeping people away from Numbers. As a result, the show has been removed from the schedule with a rerun of NCIS in its place this week.
With only four episodes aired but ten filmed, the network may bring the series back at a later time. This is the first hour-long dramatic series to be canceled after the failures of two reality series, Fox’s Hole in the Wall and ABC’s Opportunity Knocks. The first sitcom to go was Fox’s Do Not Disturb.
It is not a good season for the freshman series with most receiving tepid ratings and none being a clear breakout hit or pop culture sensation. Several such as 90210, The Mentalist, and Knight Rider have already received full season pick ups showing patience and faith on the part of the networks.
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Comments (9)
wendy (9:42 PM on Sun Nov 16, 2008)
I enjoyed the 1st & 3rd shows, I look forward to watching this & to my dismay it has been taken away! Is it coming back or what?
Chelsea, Portland OR (11:27 PM on Fri Nov 7, 2008)
I love this show! Bring it back!!
Valery (11:59 AM on Sun Nov 2, 2008)
REALLY! I loved this show! It was funny and well written!
I'll miss it!
christine (3:08 PM on Sat Nov 1, 2008)
I really enjoyed this show...:(
Misi (7:13 PM on Fri Oct 31, 2008)
Loved the Ex list so 5.3 M Viewers is not enough???? They don't give the Newbies a chance!
Anonymous (5:22 PM on Fri Oct 31, 2008)
What a bummer, this was a cute show. I enjoyed the actors/actresses as well. Hope it comes back soon b/c I don't the like the show in its place at all
Anonymous (8:39 PM on Thu Oct 30, 2008)
I am very annoyed. I really like this show. It bites the dust way too early. Much like American Dreams, Close to Home, The Days and possibly Swingtown. Grumble! Give the show a chance to get viewers.
Anonymous (10:51 AM on Sat Nov 29, 2008)
I agree.... This was a great show. Give it a chance to attract viewers before you cancel it. This is the second show CBS has cancelled on me recently (also Swingtown.) What's next to go, I wonder???? At least show the rest of the episodes that were made!!!
MAC (4:44 PM on Fri Nov 28, 2008)
I LOVE this show. Please bring it back. It's original, funny...not the same old boring, worn-out concepts that every network copies from the other. You guys yank something before it even has a chance, yet how many reality just-alikes are on now???
BRING BELLA BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!