From the desk of the self-proclaimed “TV CONNOISSEUR” Jai . . .
When it comes to TV shows, give me scripted or give me nothing!
Don’t get me wrong, I totally get why people love reality shows, celeb-reality shows, and other type of contest/talent shows . . . I’m not knocking them, they just aren’t for me.
I’m pretty sure I’m the only one of my lady-friends who doesn’t watch any of The Bachelor / Bachelorette / Bachelor In Paradise / any any other spin-offs I don’t even know about, and I can’t tell you how many times I get asked about American Idol, The Voice, America’s Got Talent, and The Masked Singer . . . only to acknowledge “I know what you’re talking about, but I don’t watch the show.”
My husband LOVES all the cooking shows, restaurant rescue type shows, home improvement shows, and what not . . . but the only one I’ll actually stay in the room for if he’s watching is “Miz & Mrs.,” which is entertaining enough, but again, still not quite my preference.
I like sitcoms. I like dramas (well, some of them).
I. Like. Scripted!
If you’re anything like me and LIVE FOR SCRIPTED TELEVISION, then maybe you’ll geek out over this list like I did.
Below is a list of what we can look forward to being renewed, what’s new that will be hitting out screens, and what is straight up dunzo and off to cancellation-land.
Some good news if there are any new shows you’re worried about getting the boot before ever having a chance (yes, I’m still upset about “Happy Together” not even getting a chance, and don’t get me started on “Superior Donuts”) . . . it’s looking like networks are actually showing some patience with the rookie shows.
As of right now, here’s the list of what to expect for the 2020-21 season:
Veteran shows —
A Million Little Things: awaiting word on season three; a sure bet to return
Agents of SHIELD: ending after seven seasons
American Housewife: awaiting word on season five; 60-40 odds it returns
Black-ish: awaiting word on season seven; likely to return
Bless This Mess: awaiting word on season three; could go either way
The Conners: awaiting word on season three; a safe bet to return
Fresh Off the Boat: ending with season six
The Goldbergs: awaiting word on season eight; a lock to return
The Good Doctor: renewed for season four
Grey’s Anatomy: renewed for season 17
How to Get Away With Murder: ending after six seasons
Modern Family: ending after 11 seasons
The Rookie: awaiting word on season three; likely to return
Schooled: awaiting word on season three; likely to return
Single Parents: awaiting word on season three; could go either way
Station 19: awaiting word on season four; 70-30 odds it returns
Freshman shows —
The Baker and the Beauty: debuts April 6
Emergence: likely to return
For Life: bowed Feb. 11, too soon to tell
Mixed-ish: could go either way
Reef Break: summer drama was canceled
Stumptown: likely to return
United We Fall: awaiting scheduling
New shows —
The Big Sky (drama, straight to series)
Veteran shows —
Blue Bloods: awaiting word on season 11; likely to return
Bull: awaiting word on season five; likely to return
Criminal Minds: ending after 15 seasons
Elementary: ended after seven seasons
FBI: awaiting word on season three; likely to return
God Friended Me: awaiting word on season three; could go either way
Hawaii Five-0: awaiting word on season 11; likely to return
Madam Secretary: ending after six seasons
MacGyver: awaiting word on season five; 80-20 it returns
Magnum P.I.: awaiting word on season three; likely to return
Man With a Plan: awaiting word on season five; reliable off the bench but nearing its end
Mom: renewed for season eight
NCIS: awaiting word on season 18; a lock to return
NCIS: Los Angeles: awaiting word on season 12; a lock to return
NCIS: New Orleans: awaiting word on season seven; could go either way
The Neighborhood: awaiting word on season three; could go either way
SEAL Team: awaiting word on season four; could go either way
SWAT: awaiting word on season four; could go either way
Young Sheldon: renewed for season four
Freshman shows —
Evil: renewed for season two
FBI: Most Wanted: could go either way
All Rise: back-order; could go either way
Bob Hearts Abishola: back-order; could go either way
Broke: debuts April 2
Carol’s Second Act: back-order; could go either way
The Unicorn: back-order; could go either way
Tommy: bowed Feb. 6, too soon to tell
New shows —
None yet.
Veteran shows
The 100: ending after seven seasons
All American: renewed for season three
Arrow: ending after eight seasons
Black Lightning: renewed for season four
Burden of Truth: renewed for season three (summer)
Charmed: renewed for season three
Dynasty: renewed for season four
The Flash: renewed for season seven
In the Dark: renewed for season three
Legacies: renewed for season three
Legends of Tomorrow: renewed for season six
Riverdale: renewed for season five
Roswell, New Mexico: renewed for season three
Supergirl: renewed for season six
Supernatural: ending after season 15
The Outpost: renewed for season three (summer)
Freshman shows
Batwoman: renewed for season two
Katy Keene: +13 scripts; debuted Feb. 6, too soon to tell
Nancy Drew: renewed for season two
Bulletproof: awaiting word on season two
Pandora: renewed for season two (summer 2020)
New shows
Superman & Lois (straight to series)
Walker (straight to series)
Veteran shows
911: awaiting word on season four; a lock to return
Bob’s Burgers: awaiting word on season 11; a lock to return
Empire: ending with season six
Family Guy: renewed for season 19
Last Man Standing: awaiting word on season nine; a lock to return
The Resident: awaiting word on season four; a safe bet
The Simpsons: renewed for season 32
Freshman shows
Bless the Harts: renewed for season two
BH90210: canceled
911: Lone Star: strong chance it returns
Almost Family: don’t hold your breath
Deputy: could go either way
Duncanville: has yet to air, too soon to tell
Filthy Rich: awaiting premiere date
The Great North: awaiting premiere date
Next: awaiting premiere date
Outmatched: a renewal would be a shock
Prodigal Son: +9 episodes; likely to return
What Just Happened: awaiting word on season two; unlikely to return
New shows
Housebroken (animated)
Veteran shows
The Blacklist: awaiting word on season eight; end has to be in sight soon
Blindspot: ending with season five
Brooklyn Nine-Nine: renewed for season eight
Chicago Fire: awaiting word on season nine; likely to return
Chicago Med: awaiting word on season six; likely to return
Chicago PD: awaiting word on season eight; likely to return
Good Girls: awaiting word on season four; returns Feb. 16
The Good Place: ended after season four
Law & Order: SVU: awaiting word on season 22; a safe bet
Manifest: awaiting word on season three; could go either way
New Amsterdam: renewed for seasons three, four and five
Superstore: renewed for season six
This Is Us: renewed through season six
Will & Grace: ending (again) after season 11
Freshman shows
Bluff City Law: ending with initial 10-episode order; don’t hold your breath
Council of Dads: debuts March 10
Indebted: no chance
Law & Order: Hate Crimes: (straight to series, 13 episodes) remains in limbo
Lincoln: don’t hold your breath
Perfect Harmony: could go either way
Sunnyside: moving to digital (+1 episode); depends on mysterious digital returns
Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist: a safe bet
New shows
The Kenan Show: rolled from last season
Young Rock (single-cam, straight to series)
Untitled L.A.: mayor comedy (single-cam, straight to series)
