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Final goodbye to TV shows canceled or concluded in 2017
Published 10:30 am, Tuesday, December 12, 2017
After five women accused O'Reilly of sexual harassment, the show lost 60 of its advertisers. The popular political talk show was canceled soon after. (Fox News)
After five women accused O'Reilly of sexual harassment, the show lost 60 of its advertisers. The popular political talk show was canceled soon after. (Fox News)
The long-running talk show was abruptly canceled after 8 women accused the host of sexually harassing them. (CBS)
The long-running talk show was abruptly canceled after 8 women accused the host of sexually harassing them. (CBS)
The popular reality series that followed Louisiana's Robertson family was surprisingly canceled after 11 seasons. (A&E)
The popular reality series that followed Louisiana's Robertson family was surprisingly canceled after 11 seasons. (A&E)
Arnold Schwarzenegger became the host of the reality competition originally hosted by Donald Trump. It was canceled after 15 seasons. (NBC)
Arnold Schwarzenegger became the host of the reality competition originally hosted by Donald Trump. It was canceled after 15 seasons. (NBC)
The Tim Allen comedy was canceled after 6 seasons. Allen claimed it was canceled over his conservative politics, but ABC denies this. (ABC)
The Tim Allen comedy was canceled after 6 seasons. Allen claimed it was canceled over his conservative politics, but ABC denies this. (ABC)
Lena Dunham's controversial dramedy about a group of Millennial friends ended after 6 seasons. (HBO)
Lena Dunham's controversial dramedy about a group of Millennial friends ended after 6 seasons. (HBO)
The CBS comedy was cancelled after 6 seasons. (CBS)
The CBS comedy was cancelled after 6 seasons. (CBS)
The sci-fi drama about a set of clones ended after 5 critically-acclaimed seasons. (BBC)
The sci-fi drama about a set of clones ended after 5 critically-acclaimed seasons. (BBC)
Megyn Kelly jumped networks, leaving her popular political talk show after 4 years for NBC. (Fox News)
Megyn Kelly jumped networks, leaving her popular political talk show after 4 years for NBC. (Fox News)
The long-running crime procedural ended after 12 seasons on Fox. (Fox)
The long-running crime procedural ended after 12 seasons on Fox. (Fox)
NBC's supernatural drama loosely based on the Grimm Brothers' fairy tales ended after 6 seasons. (NBC)
NBC's supernatural drama loosely based on the Grimm Brothers' fairy tales ended after 6 seasons. (NBC)
ABC Family's breakout hit, 'Pretty Little Liars,' ended after 7 seasons, but a spinoff is on its way. (ABC Family)
ABC Family's breakout hit, 'Pretty Little Liars,' ended after 7 seasons, but a spinoff is on its way. (ABC Family)
Guillermo del Toro's vampire series ended after four seasons. (FX)
Guillermo del Toro's vampire series ended after four seasons. (FX)
Damon Lindelof's mysterious and heartbreaking drama ended after 3 seasons. (HBO)
Damon Lindelof's mysterious and heartbreaking drama ended after 3 seasons. (HBO)
The romantic teen vampire series ended after 8 seasons. Its spinoff, 'The Originals,' will end next year. (The CW)
The romantic teen vampire series ended after 8 seasons. Its spinoff, 'The Originals,' will end next year. (The CW)
Jerrod Carmichael's sitcom was canceled after 3 seasons. (NBC)
Jerrod Carmichael's sitcom was canceled after 3 seasons. (NBC)
After moving from A&E to Netflix, "Longmire" ended after 6 seasons. (Netflix)
After moving from A&E to Netflix, "Longmire" ended after 6 seasons. (Netflix)
Ken Jeong's sitcom was canceled after 2 seasons. (ABC)
Ken Jeong's sitcom was canceled after 2 seasons. (ABC)
'Teen Wolf' ended after 6 seasons, but the creators aren't ruling out a reboot. (MTV)
'Teen Wolf' ended after 6 seasons, but the creators aren't ruling out a reboot. (MTV)
The syndicated talk show, 'Steve Harvey' ended after 5 seasons, but a new talk show, 'Steve,' began immediately. (NBC)
The syndicated talk show, 'Steve Harvey' ended after 5 seasons, but a new talk show, 'Steve,' began immediately. (NBC)
'The Mindy Project' moved from Fox to Hulu where it ended after 6 seasons. (Hulu)
'The Mindy Project' moved from Fox to Hulu where it ended after 6 seasons. (Hulu)
The supernatural drama was canceled after 4 seasons. (Fox)
The supernatural drama was canceled after 4 seasons. (Fox)
The creepy prequel to 'Psycho' ended after 5 seasons. (A&E)
The creepy prequel to 'Psycho' ended after 5 seasons. (A&E)
NBC canceled the medical drama set in a San Antonio hospital after 4 seasons. (NBC)
NBC canceled the medical drama set in a San Antonio hospital after 4 seasons. (NBC)
WGN's critically-acclaimed underground railroad series was canceled after only 2 seasons when WGN decided to scrap all of their scripted series. (WGN)
WGN's critically-acclaimed underground railroad series was canceled after only 2 seasons when WGN decided to scrap all of their scripted series. (WGN)
The wacky comedy ended after 7 seasons. (Comedy Central)
The wacky comedy ended after 7 seasons. (Comedy Central)
The crime procedural starring Morris Chestnut was canceled after 2 seasons. (Fox)
The crime procedural starring Morris Chestnut was canceled after 2 seasons. (Fox)
WGN's witchy drama ended after 3 seasons. (WGN)
WGN's witchy drama ended after 3 seasons. (WGN)
The reboot of the classic comedy lasted for 3 seasons on CBS. (CBS)
The reboot of the classic comedy lasted for 3 seasons on CBS. (CBS)
AMC's drama ended after 4 seasons. (AMC)
AMC's drama ended after 4 seasons. (AMC)
ABC's gripping drama anthology was canceled after 3 low-rated, but critically-praised seasons. (ABC)
ABC's gripping drama anthology was canceled after 3 low-rated, but critically-praised seasons. (ABC)
The mixed martial arts drama ended after 3 seasons. (DirecTV)
The mixed martial arts drama ended after 3 seasons. (DirecTV)
The reboot of '24' starring Corey Hawkins only lasted 1 season. (Fox)
The reboot of '24' starring Corey Hawkins only lasted 1 season. (Fox)
The cop drama based on the Denzel Washington movie of the same name was canceled after the untimely death of star Bill Paxton. (CBS)
The cop drama based on the Denzel Washington movie of the same name was canceled after the untimely death of star Bill Paxton. (CBS)
The romantic caper from Shonda Rimes only lasted 2 seasons on ABC. (ABC)
The romantic caper from Shonda Rimes only lasted 2 seasons on ABC. (ABC)
This romantic bucket list dramedy only lasted 1 season. (The CW)
This romantic bucket list dramedy only lasted 1 season. (The CW)
The family comedy loosely based on writer Dan Savage's life was canceled after 2 seasons. (ABC)
The family comedy loosely based on writer Dan Savage's life was canceled after 2 seasons. (ABC)
The follow-up to popular 90s show 'Boy Meets World' ended after 3 seasons. (Disney Channel)
The follow-up to popular 90s show 'Boy Meets World' ended after 3 seasons. (Disney Channel)
This sci-fi drama was cancelled after 1 season. (Syfy)
This sci-fi drama was cancelled after 1 season. (Syfy)
The medical drama was canceled by CBS after 1 season. (CBS)
The medical drama was canceled by CBS after 1 season. (CBS)
Hayley Atwell starred in this legal drama that was canceled after 1 season. (ABC)
Hayley Atwell starred in this legal drama that was canceled after 1 season. (ABC)
The animated/live-action hybrid comedy was canceled after 1 season. (Fox)
The animated/live-action hybrid comedy was canceled after 1 season. (Fox)
This spin-off of Dick Wolf's popular 'Chicago' dramas was canceled after 1 season, although the lead character still makes appearances on the other 'Chicago' series. (NBC)
This spin-off of Dick Wolf's popular 'Chicago' dramas was canceled after 1 season, although the lead character still makes appearances on the other 'Chicago' series. (NBC)
NBC's reimagining of the 'Wizard of Oz' story was canceled after 1 season. (NBC)
NBC's reimagining of the 'Wizard of Oz' story was canceled after 1 season. (NBC)
Jay Baruchel's comedy was canceled after 3 seasons. (FXX)
Jay Baruchel's comedy was canceled after 3 seasons. (FXX)
This time travel mystery drama was canceled by ABC after 5 episodes. (ABC)
This time travel mystery drama was canceled by ABC after 5 episodes. (ABC)
Andy Daly's mockumentary ended after 3 seasons. (Comedy Central)
Andy Daly's mockumentary ended after 3 seasons. (Comedy Central)
This sitcom set in the universe of DC Comics was canceled after 1 season. (NBC)
This sitcom set in the universe of DC Comics was canceled after 1 season. (NBC)
The prequel to 'Treasure Island' ended after 4 seasons. (Starz)
The prequel to 'Treasure Island' ended after 4 seasons. (Starz)
The snarky talk series ended after 7 seasons (but it was never quite the same after Joan Rivers died). (E!)
The snarky talk series ended after 7 seasons (but it was never quite the same after Joan Rivers died). (E!)
Baz Lurhmann's ambitious drama chronicling the rise of rap and disco in New York was canceled after 2 seasons. (Netflix)
Baz Lurhmann's ambitious drama chronicling the rise of rap and disco in New York was canceled after 2 seasons. (Netflix)
The spinoff of 'The Blacklist' was canceled after 1 season. (NBC)
The spinoff of 'The Blacklist' was canceled after 1 season. (NBC)
Danny McBride's school comedy ended after 2 seasons. (HBO)
Danny McBride's school comedy ended after 2 seasons. (HBO)
This crime drama ended after only 1 season on Fox. (Fox)
This crime drama ended after only 1 season on Fox. (Fox)
Joel McHale's workplace sitcom ended after 1 season. (CBS)
Joel McHale's workplace sitcom ended after 1 season. (CBS)
The spinoff of the popular 'Criminal Minds' series was canceled after 2 seasons. (CBS)
The spinoff of the popular 'Criminal Minds' series was canceled after 2 seasons. (CBS)
The Revolutionary War period piece ended after 4 seasons. (AMC)
The Revolutionary War period piece ended after 4 seasons. (AMC)
The time-traveling comedy was canceled after 1 season. (Fox)
The time-traveling comedy was canceled after 1 season. (Fox)
The drama based on James Patterson's novel was canceled after 3 seasons. (CBS)
The drama based on James Patterson's novel was canceled after 3 seasons. (CBS)
The family sitcom ended after 6 seasons. (ABC Family)
The family sitcom ended after 6 seasons. (ABC Family)
Billy Eichner and Julie Klausner's caustic but hilarious sitcom was canceled after 3 seasons. (Hulu)
Billy Eichner and Julie Klausner's caustic but hilarious sitcom was canceled after 3 seasons. (Hulu)
Jenna Elfman's hybrid live-action/animated comedy was cancelled after 9 episodes. (ABC)
Jenna Elfman's hybrid live-action/animated comedy was cancelled after 9 episodes. (ABC)
Animated series "Regular Show" ended after 8 seasons. (Cartoon Network)
Animated series "Regular Show" ended after 8 seasons. (Cartoon Network)
Matt LeBlanc's Hollywood comedy ended after 5 seasons. (Showtime)
Matt LeBlanc's Hollywood comedy ended after 5 seasons. (Showtime)
Netflix ended this family drama after 3 seasons. (Netflix)
Netflix ended this family drama after 3 seasons. (Netflix)
The basketball/family comedy ended after 4 seasons. (Starz)
The basketball/family comedy ended after 4 seasons. (Starz)
The drama based on Mary Queen of Scots' life ended after 4 seasons. (The CW)
The drama based on Mary Queen of Scots' life ended after 4 seasons. (The CW)
George Lopez's sitcom was cancelled after 2 seasons. (TV Land)
George Lopez's sitcom was cancelled after 2 seasons. (TV Land)
ABC's talking dog sitcom was canceled after 1 season. (ABC)
ABC's talking dog sitcom was canceled after 1 season. (ABC)
The best friend comedy was canceled by USA after 3 seasons. (USA)
The best friend comedy was canceled by USA after 3 seasons. (USA)
The dramedy based on Star Jones' book 'Satan's Sisters' was canceled after 1 season. (VH1)
The dramedy based on Star Jones' book 'Satan's Sisters' was canceled after 1 season. (VH1)
Chris Hardwick's late-night game show ended after 4 seasons. (Comedy Central)
Chris Hardwick's late-night game show ended after 4 seasons. (Comedy Central)
Katherine Heigl's legal drama was canceled after only 2 episodes had aired. (CBS)
Katherine Heigl's legal drama was canceled after only 2 episodes had aired. (CBS)
Tyler Perry's sitcom was cancelled after 5 seasons. (OWN)
Tyler Perry's sitcom was cancelled after 5 seasons. (OWN)
Based on Stephen King's novella, 'The Mist' was canceled after 1 season. (Spike)
Based on Stephen King's novella, 'The Mist' was canceled after 1 season. (Spike)
The sci-fi series based on the comic book series of the same name was canceled after 3 seasons. (Syfy)
The sci-fi series based on the comic book series of the same name was canceled after 3 seasons. (Syfy)
This sequel to 'Romeo and Juliet' was canceled after 1 season. (ABC)
This sequel to 'Romeo and Juliet' was canceled after 1 season. (ABC)
Chelsea Handler's Netflix talk show was cancelled after 2 seasons. (Netflix)
Chelsea Handler's Netflix talk show was cancelled after 2 seasons. (Netflix)
Based on the fictional life of a young William Shakespeare, 'Will' was canceled after 1 season. (TNT)
Based on the fictional life of a young William Shakespeare, 'Will' was canceled after 1 season. (TNT)
Miranda Sings' comedy was cancelled after 2 seasons. (Netflix)
Miranda Sings' comedy was cancelled after 2 seasons. (Netflix)
The sci-fi crime drama was cancelled after 2 seasons. (ABC Family)
The sci-fi crime drama was cancelled after 2 seasons. (ABC Family)
Fox News host Jeanine Pirro hosted this reality series that was canceled after only 2 episodes. (Fox)
Fox News host Jeanine Pirro hosted this reality series that was canceled after only 2 episodes. (Fox)
The CBS comedy was cancelled after 6 seasons. (CBS)
The CBS comedy was cancelled after 6 seasons. (CBS)
The year 2017 is quickly coming to an end which means it's time to look back at the television shows that will not see 2018.
The series that ended this year did so for a variety of reasons: low ratings; narratives coming to a deliberate end; networks changing their direction and focus; in one case, the unexpected death of a series'; and in a pair of shocking instances, because of sexual harassment scandals, one of which occurred months before the #MeToo movement began threatening a number of other series.
The longest-running show that ended this year was "Charlie Rose," which after being on the air for 26 years was unceremoniously yanked from PBS' schedule following multiple sexual harassment allegations against its host, the titular Charlie Rose.
This fall some of your favorite tv shows are going off the air. Stay tuned to find out which ones.
Media: CountryLivingTwo shows tied for the shortest-lived series this year: CBS' Katherine Heigl legal drama, "Doubt," and Jeanine Pirro's reality series, "You the Jury," were both canceled after only two episodes.
One show that you won't find in the gallery above — but only by the skin of its teeth — is "Timeless." NBC announced that the freshman time travel series was canceled on May 10, but three days later reversed their decision and ordered a second season.
As for the rest of the series in the gallery, alas, their time has come.
Therese Odell writes about television at FoolishWatcher.com.
