Strike Update: When Are My Favorite Shows Coming Back?

Posted by Neil Miller (neil@filmschoolrejects.com) on February 11, 2008

The strike could be over soon. In fact, it could be over on Tuesday when the Writer’s Guild of America (WGA) finishes voting on the “tentative agreement” that was reached over the weekend. So for fans, the spotlight turns from the strike itself to what happens when all the writers go back to work. People want to know when they are going to see their favorite shows once again.

According to a report by TV Guide, it could be a while for some shows. As you will see below, shows like Bionic Woman have already fallen off the chopping block. Others, from Chuck to 24 could have long delays before returning to the small screen. But rest easy folks, as The Big Bang Theory should be back rather soon. Oh, and did I mention that The Office will be back in the spring as well? That’s enough to have me giddy like a little schoolgirl. But enough about my weekend, let’s have a look at this list.

24
Expected to return this fall or January ‘09.

30 Rock
Expected to shoot 5 to 10 new episodes to air in April/May.

Back to You
Two pre-strike episodes remain. Future TBD*.

Bionic Woman
No new episodes expected. Ever.

The Big Bang Theory
Expected to shoot 5 to 7 new episodes to air in April/May.

Big Love
Expected to go into production on Season 3 in March. Airdate info is TBD.

Bones
Four pre-strike episodes left. Unclear whether additional episodes will be produced for this season.

Brothers & Sisters
Expected to shoot 4 or 5 new episodes to air in April/May.

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Chuck
No new episodes until fall.

Cold Case
Expected to shoot 4 to 7 new episodes to air in April/May.

Criminal Minds
Expected to shoot 4 to 7 new episodes to air in April/May.

CSI
Expected to shoot 4 to 7 new episodes to air in April/May.

CSI: Miami
Expected to shoot 4 to 7 new episodes to air in April/May.

CSI: NY
Expected to shoot 4 to 7 new episodes to air in April/May.

Desperate Housewives
Expected to shoot 4 or 5 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
TBD.

Everybody Hates Chris
Twelve pre-strike episodes remain. No additional episodes expected for this season.

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Friday Night Lights
No new episodes expected for this season. Future TBD.

Gossip Girl
Expected to shoot up to 9 new episodes to air in April/May/June.

Greek
Kicks off second half of Season 1 on March 24. Still awaiting Season 2 pickup.

Grey’s Anatomy
Expected to shoot 4 or 5 new episodes to air in April/May

Heroes
TBD.

House
Expected to shoot 4 to 6 new episodes to air in April/May.

How I Met Your Mother
Expected to shoot 5 to 7 new episodes to air in April/May.

Jericho
Seven episodes remain. No additional episodes expected for this season.

Las Vegas
Two pre-strike episodes remain. No additional episodes expected for this season.

Law & Order: SVU
TBD.

Life
No new episodes expected until fall.

Life Is Wild
No new episodes expected. Ever.

Lost
Six pre-strike episodes remain. Six additional episodes could air this season.

Medium
Six pre-strike episodes remain. No additional episodes expected this season.

Men in Trees
Eleven pre-strike episodes remain. No additional episodes expected this season.

Moonlight
No new episodes expected until fall.

My Name Is Earl
Expected to shoot 8 to 10 new episodes to air in April/May.

NCIS
Expected to shoot 5 to 7 new episodes, only three of which may air this season.

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 5 to 7 new episodes, only three of which may air this season.

October Road
Five pre-strike episodes remain. Future beyond that TBD.

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The Office
Expected to shoot 5 to 10 new episodes to air in April/May.

One Tree Hill
Six pre-strike episodes remain. Future beyond that TBD.

Prison Break
Two pre-strike episodes remain. Future beyond that TBD.

Private Practice
Expected to shoot 4 or 5 new episodes to air in April/May.

Pushing Daisies
No new episodes until fall.

Reaper
Three pre-strike episodes remain. Future beyond that TBD.

Samantha Who?
Three remaining pre-strike episodes could possibly surface this season, or be held until fall (see Dirty Sexy Money).

Saturday Night Live
Could be back on the air as early as Feb. 16.

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.

Smallville
Four pre-strike episodes remain. Expected to shoot 3 to 5 additional episodes to air in April/May.

Supernatural
Two pre-strike episodes remain. Expected to shoot 3 to 5 additional episodes to air in April/May.

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Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles
Five pre-strike episodes remain. Future beyond that TBD.

Two and a Half Men
Expected to shoot 5 to 7 new episodes to air in April/May.

Ugly Betty
Expected to shoot 4 or 5 new episodes to air in April/May.

Without a Trace
Expected to shoot 4 to 7 new episodes to air in April/May.

Women’s Murder Club
No additional episodes expected for this season. Future TBD, although one Club member admits, “We’re terrified that it’s over for us.”

* TBD = To be determined


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  • Scott
    I absolutely cannot wait for new episodes of The Big Bang Theory. The is the best new sitcom in years. It is now my favorite show. The funniest thing on television. I hope CBS gets us new episodes of The Big Bang Theory ASAP.
  • Screw all these shows (except for Lost and 24). What's up with Battlestar Galactica???
  • BSG is due to start airing around April 4th. Dunno how many episodes were shot though :(

    Sucks about Women's Murder Club and Bionic Woman, they were starting to get good. If anything is to get the chop, it should be bloody Lipstick Jungle, they already have a much better version in the form of Cashmere Mafia and although only 1 episode of LJ has aired, I already know that I won't be following through on that show.

    WRT Scrubs, air the damned final 4, it's the last of the series forever!
  • I can't imagine NBC will pick up Friday Night Lights again. They didn't even play an entire schedules worth of games this season. Plus they never sent out any newer promo pictures for Season 2. Still these shots of Street standing. That show continually disappoints in the Neilsens.

    And for 24, why don't they start airing in summer? We know they already have a few to show because they released that trailer a long time ago. Bring it back asap, Fox!
  • I'm with Kevin. I think everything stinks except 24. Looks like by the time it returns to
    the air, it'll be 25.
  • I would vote to hold off 24 until next year. Otherwise, they'd have to call the show something catchy, like "8."
  • George Orson
    Any details on what's happening for the last season of Battlestar Galactica? Last I heard they were airing in April. So they will still have enough time to shoot the rest of the season, right?
  • Telexen
    No Boston Legal on the list? This could easily be known as one of the best shows on TV if ABC would let it.
  • J.A. Mathis
    I eagerly awaiting the return of Heroes. I am still extremely disappointed that Journeyman was canceled and won't be returning. It was one of the best new shows on television. I would love to see Sci-Fi channel pick it up.
  • Scott L
    DEXTER, DEXTER, DEXTER?!
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