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Just want to pass on the news from TV.com.. I’m sure the big big search engines is going to hate me for this but I have to copy and paste it here:

It’s close to decision time for networks–which shows do we think are in danger of getting canned?

10. Without a Trace / Cold Case

These two procedurals pull in 10 million-plus viewers regularly, so why are they on the chopping block? Well, CBS–America’s most watched network–has different standards than others… CBS is used to HUGE numbers and doesn’t settle for less. As previously reported, rumor is CBS is looking to cut costs in a big way, and that means these two may not return.
Prognosis: With CSI, NCIS, and The Mentalist well over 15 million viewers, these two have near-impossible standards to keep up with. Not looking great.

9. Knight Rider

The last we heard about this show is it was undergoing a massive overhaul… but that was late last year. Cast members were cut, and the main story is supposed to simplify and harken back to the classic Knight Rider. Jay Leno’s primetime talk show is going to kill a lot of NBC programs, and this pricey action show and ratings drag will probably be one of them.
Prognosis: We’re not even sure how this got on television in the first place. But then again, NBC doesn’t make the wisest decisions.

8. In the Motherhood
Just a few days after its premiere, In the Motherhood saw its initial order cut by more than half from 13 episodes to just six. Yikes. The debut numbers weren’t great, but with ABC’s full plate of shows this season and promising pilots next season, the network can afford to be extra picky now.
Prognosis: Throwing single moms out on the street isn’t nice, but it is business. A goner unless ratings jump drastically.

7. Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles
Fox absolutely loves Terminator… but Fox also absolutely hates poor ratings. However, Terminator has one great thing going for it–McG’s Terminator: Salvation opens in theaters in May. If it’s a hit, it could restrengthen the brand and give this promising show new life.
Prognosis: It sounds silly to say a TV show’s fate relies on a movie’s performance, but let’s face it–the television industry is as wacky as they come.

6. My Name is Earl
NBC has milked this cow for almost all its worth (even die-hard fans will admit that seasons one and two were much better than the more recent seasons), and the network would love to throw something fresher in to strengthen its comedy block that’s anchored by The Office. But Earl, on the expensive side of things as far as half-hour comedies go, still has some laughs left in the tank.
Prognosis: As Deadline Hollywood notes, Fox (which produces the show) may actually turn around and scoop up the show–which is close to having enough episodes for syndication. NBC may give up on it, but Fox stands to make a lot of money if it sticks around a bit. But if Parks & Recreation tanks, Earl may stick around NBC.

5. Kings
Kings is totally original, looks fantastic, and has some great acting talent. But nobody watches it. NBC is cutting costs left and right, so the chances of this epic (and expensive) drama coming back are minimal. Another victim of the falling economy and the Jay Leno effect.
Prognosis: This does have a chance if… who are we kidding? Checkmate–Kings falls.

4. Castle
ABC’s Castle has had a pretty decent start. However, how much of that is due to being in the slot right behind Dancing with the Stars? Given the viewer erosion the show goes through in its second half-hour, lots. Another thing Castle has going against it–ABC is chock full of options just waiting for a spot on the schedule. On the other hand, the show isn’t bad and hasn’t lost as much of its audience as one would expect.
Prognosis: Star Nathan Fillion tells TV.com that ABC is really behind this show. At this point in time, it’s looking 50/50.

3. Reaper

Hey, Reaper is awesome. You know it, I know it, The CW knows it. But the paranormal comedy is pulling in dreadful numbers. The CW saved this show from death once… it won’t do it again, sadly. Even Tyler Labine, who plays Sock, seems to know it and has booked another gig.
Prognosis: Reaper has a slim to none chance of returning.

2. Dollhouse
The heavily hyped show from Joss Whedon has fallen on its face in the ratings department (last week’s episode drew less than four million). Despite slight improvement in quality (the “game-changing” episode six was better, but still disappointing), Dollhouse just doesn’t seem to have what it takes to draw an audience, even from faithful Whedonites. There’s a solid foundation for a great show here… can Joss realize its potential?
Prognosis: Not looking good. But if Terminator can squeak out a deal, maybe it will take Dollhouse with it. One positive sign: the DVR stats for the show are great.

1. Chuck
NBC’s Chuck is this year’s “little show that could.” You want it to succeed, it tries really hard, but it just can’t seem to get over the edge and become a hit. NBC adores this action-comedy (we do too), so hopefully they can pull some sort of deal to save it like they’ve done before with another little show that could–Friday Night Lights.
Prognosis: Jay Leno is taking five of NBC’s 5 primetime hours next season. Unfortunately, we think Chuck’s hour will be one of them.

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    ReaperDMV said

    April 7 2009 @ 12:38 am

    Tyler’s pilot doesn’t imply Reaper’s in trouble, but the show’s creators leaving does. While this doesn’t look good for our show, you can still let the CW know you want Reaper to continue even without the creators.

    feedback@CWTV.com

    http://www.cwtv.com/feedback/comments

    Please don’t stay silent. They’ll never know how much you’d like Reaper to stay if you never tell them. Tom Spezialy’s still around, and lots of shows do just fine even after a change in the guards.

    Since snail mail campaigns work best, here’s the address for Dawn Ostroff at the CW:

    Reaper
    Attn: Dawn Ostroff
    CW Network
    3300 W. Olive Avenue
    Burbank, CA 91505

    Please consider taking a moment to send in a letter or postcard.

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    In Front of the TV… Always » Fox Won’t air Final Dollhouse Episode said

    April 13 2009 @ 7:00 pm

    [...] Fox won’t air final Dollhouse episode.. yeah you read it right… The good news (??) is, the news doesn’t confirm if FOX will be dropping the axe on Dollhouse. [...]

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    In Front of the TV… Always » Welcome to Harper’s Island! said

    April 19 2009 @ 10:07 pm

    [...] have 3 episodes shown including the one on April 23! And since this TV series is new, just like Dollhouse, I will start watching the back episodes so I can catch up with the [...]

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    Not Again! said

    April 21 2009 @ 5:13 pm

    Doll House is the only thing causing me to watch tv at all. Fox always cancels my favorites shows. If Doll House is cancelled I don’t think Ill watch the network again. I just like a new show and then its killed before I know what happens. This is like the 3rd time this has happened.

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    admin said

    April 22 2009 @ 8:16 am

    So Fox has a habit of cancelling your favorite TV series huh? I guess this inclues Prison Break huh?

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    Scrubs and Privileged May Have Another Year | Watching TV... Online, Live Feeds in Streaming Video! said

    May 3 2009 @ 12:25 am

    [...] that’s the story that caught my eye when I visited TV.com early this evening. I checked the Top 10 Most probable cancelled series and even though Scrubs and Privileged was not on the list, the news before was that these two has [...]

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    Dollhouse wins, Terminator loses | Watching TV... Online, Live Feeds in Streaming Video! said

    May 18 2009 @ 8:42 pm

    [...] Well, this is a great news for Dollhouse fans (myself) and a terrible disappointment for the O’conner follower because the Terminator has been terminated and a season 2 is to be expected for Josh Weldon’s Dollhouse, starring Eliza Dushku after being listed as one of the shows to be axed. [...]

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    TUT said

    May 27 2009 @ 8:41 pm

    I love Chuck and Doll house i hope they dont get cancelled Iv been trying to make time to watch both of those shows their really Amazing

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