Strike return list of shows
Just sharing a list of the shows returning with new episodes after the strike.
With an end to the three-month-old WGA strike imminent (yay!), the networks have quietly begun outlining plans to salvage what's left of the current TV season. At the same time, I've been quietly picking at my moles to get a preview of those plans - the results of which appear in chart form below.
Keep in mind that the following information remains extremely tentative and is subject to change (and probably will). In other words, I strongly suggest you refresh your browser at least once an hour to ensure that you're getting the most up-to-date scoop possible.
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.
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.
Chuck
No new episodes until fall.
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.
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.
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
Three 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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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