Renewed: "Stranger Things"

Date announced: August 31

Netflix renewed "Stranger Things" for a 9-episodeSeason 2. The 1980s retro horror series was was an immediate sensation when it was released in July, shooting to the top of IMDb's Most Popular TV Shows list. The streaming service announced the news via a video that listed what appeared to be titles of Season 2 episodes. The second season will premiere in 2017.

Canceled: "Grimm"

Date announced: August 29

NBC announced that the upcoming sixth season of "Grimm" will be the show's last. The 13-episode Season 6 will premiere on Friday, January 6, 2017. The network's press release revealed that the season will begin with, "the battle fans have long been waiting for — Nick versus Captain Renard."

In April, NBC renewed the supernatural procedural for Season 6. Season 5 averaged an unimpressive 0.9 live-plus-same-day Nielsen rating among adults 18 to 49. However, that number grew by 90 percent in live-plus-7-day ratings.

Canceled: "Pretty Little Liars"

Date announced: August 29

Update: Freeform finally officially confirmed that "Pretty Little Liars" has been canceled. The news broke last February when star Lucy Hale said that the show would end after Season 7 during an appearance on "The Late Late Show With James Corden", but the network remained mum. The final 10 episodes of Season 7 will debut in April 2017.

The drama about four teenagers who were terrorized by the mysterious A was the most-watched series on ABC Family (now Freeform). The show's creator, I. Marlene King, has stated that she always planned for it to run for 7 seasons.

Renewed: "Survivor's Remorse"

Date announced: August 24

Starz renewed basketball dramedy "Survivor's Remorse" for Season 4. The multi-platform audience of Season 3, which is currently airing, averages 2.9 million viewers, an increase of over 20 percent from Season 2. Season 4 is slated to premiere in the summer of 2017.

Canceled: "The Jim Gaffigan Show"

Date announced: August 22

TV Land canceled "The Jim Gaffigan Show" after two seasons. In a statement, Gaffigan claimed that he chose to end the show saying, " After months of discussion Jeannie [Gaffigan] and I have decided to make season 2 of "The Jim Gaffigan Show" the final season... As many of you know all the episodes this season were written by Jeannie and me. Jeannie was the showrunner and I acted in virtually every scene... The time commitment to make the quality of show we wanted was taking us away from our most important project, our five children."

Renewed: "Mr. Robot"

Date announced: August 16

USA renewed "Mr. Robot" for Season 3. The show, like many prestige cable dramas, has a large pop-cultural footprint but, by conventional audience metrics, a small audience. The story of an emotionally unstable hacker who wreaks havoc on the global economy has been praised by both critics and fans for capturing the zeitgeist. The show's tech-savvy viewers prefer to watch it well after its initial telecast. Nielsen ratings for the Season 2 premiere grew 175 percent from a 0.4 Live + Same Day Rating to a 1.1 Live + 7 Day Rating in the key Adults 18 to 49 demographic. "Mr. Robot" is nominated for numerous 2016 Emmy Awards including Outstanding Drama Series.

Renewed: "Ray Donovan"

Date announced: August 11

Showtime renewed "Ray Donovan" for a 12-episode Season 5. The network announced the pickup at the TCA Summer Press tour. Stars Liev Schreiber and Jon Voight were recently nominated for Emmys.

Renewed: "Zoo"

Date announced: August 10

CBS renewed "Zoo" for Season 3. The news was announced during the network's TCA panel. According to network executives, the series ranked as the summer's second most-watched original scripted broadcast show.

Renewed: "Suits"

Date announced: August 3

USA renewed drama "Suits" for Season 7. The network announced the pickup during the network's Television Critics Association press event. The Season 6 finale airs Aug. 10. To date, the current season has averaged 3 million total viewers and 1.1 million viewers in among the key demographic of adults aged 18 to 49, in Nielsen Live + 3-Day ratings. Season 7 will premiere in 2017.

Canceled: "Powers"

Date announced: August 3

Playstation Network canceled its first scripted program, superhero drama "Powers," after two seasons. Showrunner Brian Bendis broke the news via Twitter. "Powers" was based on Bendis' comic books. He assured fans that the "Powers" comics will continue to be published.

Renewed: "Queen Sugar"

Date announced: August 1

OWN renewed drama "Queen Sugar" for a 16-episode Season 2 ahead of its series premiere. Based on a novel, the series is a family saga about three estranged siblings who must work together to save the family's sugar plantation. The series was created by director Ava DuVernay, best known for Selma. "Queen Sugar" will premiere Tuesday, Sept. 6.

Renewed: "The Girlfriend Experience"

Date announced: August 1

Starz renewed drama "The Girlfriend Experience" for a 14-episode Season 2. Although Season 1 averaged just 230,000 viewers per episode, the series was praised by most critics. Season 2 will feature an entirely new cast of characters although the show will still focus on the world of high-end escorts. The series is based on a 2009 Steven Soderbergh movie.

Renewed and Canceled: "Game of Thrones"

Date announced: July 31

Updated: During HBO's presentation to the Television Critics' Association, the network confirmed that "Game of Thrones" has been renewed for its eighth and final season. Season 7 is slated to premiere in summer 2017 while Season 8 will launch in 2018.

Renewed: "The Last Ship"

Date announced: July 31

TNT renewed post-apocalyptic military drama "The Last Ship" for a 13-episode Season 4. Season 3, which is currently airing, has averaged 7.6 million total viewers across all platforms. Season 4 is slated to premiere in summer 2017.

Renewed: "Ballers"

Date announced: July 28

HBO renewed "Ballers" for Season 3. Dwayne Johnson both stars in and produces the dramedy about a business manager of athletes. According to the network's press release, Season 1 averaged 9.1 million viewers per episode, including On Demand and streaming, making it HBO's most-watched half-hour series in six years. Season 2 premiered on July 17.

Renewed: "Flaked"

Date announced: July 27

Netflix renewed dark comedy "Flaked" for Season 2. The show stars Will Arnett as a self-help guru and furniture store manager who is also a recovering alcoholic.

Renewed: "Chelsea"

Date announced: July 27

Netflix renewed talk show "Chelsea" for a 90-episode Season 2. Host Chelsea Handler will travel the world to speak to both celebrities and politicians in the second season. The series will continue to stream three new episodes per week.

Renewed: "Lady Dynamite"

Date announced: July 27

Netflix renewed comedy "Lady Dynamite" for Season 2. The semi-autobiographical, occasionally surreal show stars comedian Maria Bamford.

Renewed: "Real Rob"

Date announced: July 27

Netflix renewed "Real Rob" for Season 3. The show is a mockumentary about the life of comedian Rob Schneider.

Renewed: "Still the King"

Date announced: July 27

CMT renewed comedy "Still the King" for a 13-episode Season 2. The series stars Billy Ray Cyrus as a one-hit wonder country singer who makes a living as an Elvis impersonator. According to the network, "Still the King" delivered the most-watched series premiere in CMT history, garnering 4.7 million viewers in Nielsen Live + 3 Day ratings.

Renewed and Canceled: "Turn: Washington's Spies"

Date announced: July 26

AMC renewed "Turn: Washington's Spies" for a 10-episode fourth and final season. Season 4 will air in 2017. Although the series was one of the network's less-watched scripted programs, AMC touted the affluence of its viewers as a reason for the fourth season pickup.

Canceled: "Project Greenlight"

Date announced: July 26

HBO canceled reality series "Project Greenlight." The first three seasons of the show ran from 2001 to 2005. In 2015, HBO revived the series, which chronicled first-time directors' attempts to make a movie. Season 4 was notable for an episode that featured a heated debate about the importance of diversity behind the camera. Matt Damon, one of the show's executive producers, said the series is being shopped to other networks and streaming services.

Canceled: "The Vampire Diaries"

Date announced: July 23

The CW confirmed rumors that the upcoming eighth season of "The Vampire Diaries" will be the show's last. The announcement was made during "The Vampire Diaries" panel at San Diego Comic-Con. Executive producer and co-creator Kevin Williamson will return to the writing team for Season 8. The show was once the most-watched series on the CW, but its Nielsen ratings declined significantly after star Nina Dobrev departed at the end of Season 6.

Renewed: "Wynonna Earp"

Date announced: July 23

Syfy has renewed drama "Wynonna Earp" for a 10-episode Season 2. The renewal was announced during the show's panel at San Diego Comic-Con. Season 2 will launch in 2017.

Resurrected: "Mystery Science Theater 3000"

Date announced: July 23

Netflix has revived comedy "Mystery Science Theater 3000." The cult classic featured a man and two robots offering offering snarky commentary on B-movies. The new version will feature the show's original cast members. The revival was partially financed via crowdfunding.

Canceled: "Bates Motel"

Date announced: July 22

"Bates Motel" will end its run after its upcoming Season 5. The decision was made the show's creators, who have always stated they planned for "Bates Motel" to have a limited run. The official announcement came during the show's panel at San Diego Comic-Con. Season 5 will air in 2017.

Renewed: "BoJack Horseman"

Date announced: July 22

Netflix has renewed drama "BoJack Horseman" for Season 4. The fourth season of the subversive animated series is slated to launch in 2017.

Canceled: "Teen Wolf"

Date announced: July 21

MTV announced that the upcoming Season 6 of "Teen Wolf" will the show's last. The news broke during the show's San Diego Comic-Con panel. Season 6, which will have 20 episodes, will premiere in November 2016. The show's 100th episode will serve as the series finale.

Renewed: "Daredevil"

Date announced: July 21

Netflix renewed Marvel superhero drama "Daredevil" for Season 3. The news was announced during the Comic-Con panel for upcoming Marvel series "Luke Cage." Season 3 is slated to debut in late 2017 or early 2018.

Renewed: "Voltron: Legendary Defender"

Date announced: July 21

Netflix renewed animated reboot "Voltron: Legendary Defender" for Season 2. The renewal was announced during the show's panel at San Diego Comic-Con.

Canceled: "Black Sails"

Date announced: July 20

Starz announced that drama "Black Sails" will end after its upcoming Season 4. In a press release, the show's co-creator Jonathan E. Steinberg said, "While it was a difficult decision for us to make this season our last, we simply couldn't imagine anything beyond it that would make for a better ending to the story."

Renewed: "Power"

Date announced: July 19

Starz renewed the drama for Seasons 4 and 5. The series is the most-watched original scripted program on the network. Season 3 is currently airing on television's most competitive night, Sunday, after spending two seasons on Saturday. The Season 3 premiere on July 17 garnered 2.27 million viewers in Nielsen Live + Same Day ratings, up 58 percent from Season 2.

Renewed: "Making a Murderer"

Date announced: July 19

Netflix renewed documentary series "Making a Murderer" for Season 2. The second season will continue to chronicle the saga of convicted killer Steven Avery.

Renewed: "Powerpuff Girls"

Date announced: July 19

Cartoon Network renewed its revival of "Powerpuff Girls" for Season 2. The series was recently nominated for an Emmy.

Renewed: "Catastrophe"

Date announced: July 14

Amazon renewed romantic comedy "Catastrophe" for Season 3 and 4. The critically acclaimed comedy is a co-production with the UK's Channel 4. The show has won numerous awards including a 2016 BAFTA TV Craft for writing. Season 3 will launch in 2017, and Season 4 is slated to debut in 2018.

Renewed: "Bloodline"

Date announced: July 13

Netflix has renewed drama "Bloodline" for a 10-episode Season 3. Stars Kyle Chandler and Ben Mendelsohn were recently nominated for Emmy awards.

Canceled: "Maron"

Date announced: July 11

IFC canceled comedy "Maron." The Season 4 finale, which aired July 10, was the show's final episode. On his podcast, the show's creator and star Marc Maron shared, "I've decided that this is it. It's done ... And I couldn't be more thrilled about how it came out, how all four seasons came out."

Canceled: "Hunters"

Date announced: July 8

Syfy canceled drama "Hunters" after one season. The show, based on a best-selling novel, was given a 13-episode order before a pilot was filmed or any of the roles were cast. The first season averaged just 316,000 viewers per episode. The show's final episode aired July 4.

Renewed: "Kingdom"

Date announced: July 7

DirecTV's Audience Network renewed drama "Kingdom" for Season 3. The series chronicles the lives of a group of Mixed Martial Arts fighters. In a press release, the show's creator Byron Balasco said, "We love making the show and feel like we've only scratched the surface. We're already back to work. Scripts are being written. Blood is being shed."

Renewed: "Animal Kingdom"

Date announced: July 6

TNT renewed drama "Animal Kingdom" for a 10-episode Season 2. The drama about a dysfunctional family of criminals is a key component of TNT's plan to move away from procedurals and rebrand itself as a network focused on edgier dramas. In a press release, TNT cited the show's week-to-week growth during its first season in addition to its younger-skewing, gender-balanced audience as reasons for the Season 2 pickup.

Renewed: "Wrecked" and "Angie Tribeca"

Date announced: July 6

TBS renewed "Wrecked" for Season 2 and "Angie Tribeca" for Season 3. "Wrecked" is the top new comedy of 2016 among adults 18 to 49. The Season 2 premiere of "Angie Tribeca" grew 41 percent from the Season 1 premiere among adults 18 to 49.

Canceled: "Uncle Buck"

Date announced: July 6

ABC canceled "Uncle Buck" after one season. Cast member James Lesure broke the news via Twitter. The show was an adaptation of a 1989 John Hughes movie that starred John Candy.

Renewed: "Please Like Me"

Date announced: July 6

Pivot renewed comedy "Please Like Me" for a 6-episode Season 4. The Australian co-production is about a gay twentysomething, his friends, and his quirky family.

Renewed: "Stranger Things"

Date announced: July 5

Netflix renewed horror drama "Stranger Things" for Season 2 ahead of its July 15 series premiere. It was a good call: The 1980s-set show became a critical and social media sensation shortly after its release.

Renewed: "12 Monkeys"

Date announced: June 29

Syfy renewed drama "12 Monkeys" for a 10-episode Season 3. In a press release, the network cited the show's devoted fanbase and creative strength as reasons for the renewal.

Renewed: "Preacher"

Date announced: June 29

AMC renewed "Preacher" for a 13-episode Season 2. Based on a series of comic books, the supernatural drama tells the story of a preacher who can compel people to obey his commands when he is possessed by a spirit named Genesis. The show currently ranks as the second most-watched new cable series of 2016, averaging 3.3 million viewers per episode. Season 2 is slated to debut in 2017.

Renewed: "Baby Daddy"

Date announced: June 27

Freeform renewed "Baby Daddy" for Season 6. The show will hit the 100-episode milestone during its sixth season, giving it enough episodes for a full syndication run. "Baby Daddy" is the most-watched comedy on Freeform.

Canceled: "Vinyl"

Date announced: June 22

HBO scrapped its plans for a second season of "Vinyl," even though the drama had been renewed for Season 2 shortly after its series premiere in February. The network had high expectations for the series about the music industry since its executive producers were Mick Jagger and Martin Scorsese. However, the show performed modestly in the Nielsen ratings and did not receive as much critical acclaim as the network's other offerings. In a press statement, HBO said, "After careful consideration, we have decided not to proceed with a second season of 'Vinyl.' Obviously, this was not an easy decision. We have enormous respect for the creative team and cast for their hard work and passion on this project."

Renewed: "Archer"

Date announced: June 21

FX renewed animated comedy "Archer" for Seasons 8, 9, and 10. Each new season will have 8 episodes. The show performs well among FX's target demographic; the most recent episode earned 1.o Live +7 day Nielsen rating among Adults 18 to 49.

Canceled: "Penny Dreadful"

Date announced: June 19

"Penny Dreadful" fans were shocked when the Season 3 finale ended with the words “The End” on the screen. Showrunner John Logan has confirmed that the show has concluded its run and made it clear that it was decision to end the show. Logan told Variety, "Some poems are meant to be haikus, some are meant to be sonnets, and some are meant to be tone poems. And this was meant to be a sonnet. It just feels right to me."

Renewed and Canceled: "Orphan Black"

Date announced: June 16

BBC America renewed "Orphan Black" for a fifth and final season. Season 5 will have 10 episodes. In a press statement, co-creators John Fawcett and Graeme Manson promised to deliver an epic conclusion to the series, saying, "The past four seasons have been a phenomenal adventure, and we are eternally grateful to our loyal fans who have loved the twists and thrills of our weird little show."

Renewed: "Curb Your Enthusiasm"

Date announced: June 14

This is pretty, pretty, pretty good news for "Curb Your Enthusiasm" fans. HBO announced that it has ordered Season 9 of the award-winning comedy. The show has not produced new episodes since 2011, but HBO always made it clear that the door was open to showrunner and star Larry David if he decided that he wanted to revive the show. In a press release, David described his motivation for the bringing back the series: "In the immortal words of Julius Caesar, 'I left, I did nothing, I returned.'"

Renewed: "Younger"

Date announced: June 14

TV Land renewed "Younger" for a 10-episode Season 4 ahead of its Season 3 premiere. The network also announced that Season 3 will premiere on September 28.

Resurrected: "Nashville"

Date announced: June 10

A month after ABC canceled the series on May 12, CMT has renewed country music drama "Nashville" for Season 5. The show will also stream on Hulu the day after it is broadcast on TV. Season 5 will reportedly have 22 episodes. Moving from broadcast TV to a lower-budget cable network may necessitate some cast changes.

Renewed: "You, Me, Her"

Date announced: June 9

DirecTV renewed dramedy "You, Me, Her" for Season 2 and Season 3. Each season will have 10 episodes. The series chronicles the trials and tribulations of three people who embark upon a polyamorous relationship. The series airs on the streaming service's Audience network.

Renewed: "Marseille"

Date announced: June 6

Netflix renewed French-language drama "Marseilles' for Season 2. He stars Gerard Depardieu as a mayor whose political heir apparent decides to campaign against him.

Renewed: "Lopez"

Date announced: June 3

TV Land renewed comedy "Lopez" for Season 2. George Lopez plays a fictionalized version of himself in the series.

Renewed: "UnREAL"

Date announced: June 2

Lifetime renewed "UnREAL" for Season 3 ahead of its Season 2 premiere. The show chronicles the behind-the-scenes drama surrounding a fictional dating reality series. "UnREAL" is one of the network's most critically acclaimed series, winning a Peabody Award and a Critics’ Choice Award for Constance Zimmer's performance as manipulative producer Quinn King. While Season 1 did not attract a large audience, Lifetime touted the fact that "UnREAL" is its youngest-skewing scripted program ever, with a median viewer age of 43.

Renewed: "Cleverman"

Date announced: June 2

SundanceTV renewed sci-fi drama "Cleverman" for Season 2 the day after the series premiered. The premise of the show is that creatures from aboriginal mythology suddenly appear in modern Australia and must fight for survival in a world that wants to exploit and destroy them.

Renewed: "Outlander"

Date announced: June 1

Starz renewed "Outlander" for Seasons 3 and 4. The fantasy romantic series is based on the best-selling series of novels by Diana Gabaldon. Season 3 will be based on the book "Voyager," and Season 4 will be based on "Drums of Autumn." The Season 2 premiere ranked as the network's most-watched premiere ever, with 1.46 million live + same-day viewers. Starz has not announced how many episodes each upcoming season will have.

Renewed: "Transparent"

Date announced: May 31

Amazon renewed Emmy and Golden Globe-winning dramedy "Transparent" for Season 4 ahead of its Season 3 premiere. In a press release, series creator Jill Soloway said, "This news of an order for Season 4 is so, so sweet. The Pfeffermans have many more stories to tell, and we can’t wait to keep making them." Season 3 will debut later in 2016. Season 4 is scheduled to launch in 2017.

Renewed and Canceled: "The Americans"

Date announced: May 25

FX renewed drama series "The Americans" for a 13-episode Season 7 and a 10-episode Season 8, and announced that the series will end after Season 8. The show has far fewer viewers than the network's hit series like "American Horror Story" and "The Strain," but the show survived, thanks both to the dedication of its fandom and its critical acclaim. In a press release, executive pProducers Joe Weisberg and Joel Fields stated, "It's hard to believe we're heading into the final stretch on 'The Americans,' and we’re so grateful to know we’ll be telling the story to its conclusion."

Renewed: "Another Period"

Date announced: May 23

Comedy Central renewed its period-drama parody "Another Period" for Season 3 ahead of its Season 2 premiere on Wednesday, June 15. The network has not announced how many episodes will be in Season 3.

Canceled: "Damien"

Date announced: May 20

A&E canceled "Damien," a contemporary sequel to The Omen, after one season. Showrunner Glen Mazzara announced the news via Twitter. Despite being based on a well-known horror franchise, the show was plagued by low ratings.

Canceled: "Limitless"

Date announced: May 18

CBS canceled drama "Limitless" after one season. The series premiered to strong Nielsen ratings, but its viewership declined over the course of the season. Executive producer Bradley Cooper, who starred in the movie that inspired the show, guest starred in multiple episodes, but his starpower did not improve its performance. "Limitless" is reportedly being shopped to other networks, so there is a chance that it will be resurrected.

Canceled: "House of Lies"

Date announced: May 17

Showtime announced that "House of Lies" will end after Season 5, which is currently airing. The series finale will air Sunday, June 12, and will be the first American scripted TV show to film in Cuba since the United States restored diplomatic relations with the country.

Canceled: "Rush Hour"

Date announced: May 16

CBS has canceled its action series "Rush Hour" after one season. The show was based on the popular movies. Unfortunately, the familiar title did not inspire large numbers of viewers to watch. The show launched in January to unimpressive ratings. The network has opted to end the show, though the remaining Season 1 episodes will air.

Renewed: "Code Black," "Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders," and "The Odd Couple"

Date announced: May 16

CBS renewed dramas "Code Black" and "Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders" for Season 2, and comedy "The Odd Couple" for Season 3. "Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders" has proven to be a good companion for the original "Criminal Minds." Next season, "The Odd Couple," which stars Matthew Perry may be paired with CBS' new comedy "I'm Not Your Friend starring fellow "Friends" alumnus Matt LeBlanc. "Code Black" garnered mediocre Nielsen ratings but is reportedly a favorite of CBS executives.

Renewed: "The Carmichael Show"

Date announced: May 15

NBC renewed critically acclaimed comedy "The Carmichael Show" for a 13-episode Season 3. The series was a surprise hit when it debuted in the summer of 2015. Season 2 launched in January 2016 in the competitive Sunday 9 p.m. timeslot. The show struggled in the ratings, but NBC gave it a last-minute reprieve after it announced the rest of its 2016-2017 schedule. "The Carmichael Show" and "Superstore" will be the only returning comedies on NBC's schedule.

Canceled: "The Mysteries of Laura"

Date announced: May 14

NBC canceled procedural "The Mysteries of Laura" after two seasons. It was a surprise that the older-skewing show was renewed after Season 1. In Season 2, it continued to perform better among older viewers than the coveted adults 18 to 49, while declining in overall viewership.

Renewed: "Sleepy Hollow"

Date announced: May 13

FOX renewed "Sleepy Hollow" for Season 4. The show made the controversial decision to kill off one of its two leads, Abbie, played by Nicole Beharie, in the Season 3 finale. The show's Nielsen ratings have declined steadily since its strong Season 1. Beharie's departure will necessitate changes to the show's format.

Canceled: "Game of Silence" and "Heartbeat"

Date announced: May 13

NBC canceled two freshmen dramas that premiered midseason. "Game of Silence" was an American adaptation of a Turkish drama about a group of friends who are bound together by a dark childhood secret. The network hoped it would appeal to fans of dark cable dramas. "Heartbeat" was a medical drama about a cardiac surgeon. Both shows fell victim to low Nielsen ratings.

Canceled: "Undateable," "Telenovela," and "Crowded"

Date announced: May 13

NBC canceled three comedies. "Undateable" ran for three seasons, premiering in the summer of 2014. It performed well enough in its first season to earn a regular season berth in Season 2. Unfortunately, its ratings dropped in Season 3 when it moved to Friday night, despite a new live format.

"Telenovela" and "Crowded" both premiered in early 2016 and failed to build an audience.

Canceled: "Faking It"

Date announced: May 13

MTV canceled comedy "Faking It" after three seasons. The teen show tackled contemporary social issues, notably featuring one of television's first intersex characters. "Faking It" had a small but passionate fanbase. During Season 3 the show averaged about half the number of viewers of its lead-in, "Awkward."

Canceled: "Recovery Road"

Date announced: May 13

In the midst of all of the broadcast networks' renewals and cancellations, Freeform opted to cancel drama "Recovery Road." The 10-episode first season aired in its entirety. The series was about a teenage girl in a sober living facility. Freeform is shifting its programming focus from teens to young adults.

Renewed: "Last Man Standing"

Date announced: May 13

ABC renewed its Friday night multi-camera comedy for Season 6. The show has been "on the bubble" for the bulk of its run but has provided a solid lead-in for "Dr. Ken."

Renewed: "Supergirl"

Date announced: May 12

"Supergirl" was renewed for Season 2, but there's a twist: The series will move from CBS to the CW. Although the show was CBS' highest rated freshman drama, it was not compatible with the rest of the network's procedural and sitcom-heavy lineup. The CW is home to several other series based on DC Comics. A crossover with "The Flash" on March 28 was the show's most-watched episode of 2016.

Canceled: "Castle"

Date announced: May 12

ABC canceled the procedural after eight seasons. Several weeks earlier, news broke that its star, Stana Katic, would not be back if the show returned for Season 9. Given that the show was centered around the relationship between Katic's character, Beckett, and Castle (Nathan Fillion), it was difficult to imagine how the show could continue.

Renewed: "Dr. Ken"

Date announced: May 12

ABC ordered Season 2 of the multi-camera comedy. The series has been a consistent performer for the network, averaging a 1.5 Nielsen Live +7 day rating among adults 18-49 and ranking as the network's top performer in the Friday 8:30 p.m. timeslot in three years.

Canceled: "The Grinder," "Grandfathered," and "Bordertown"

Date announced: May 12

FOX canceled three freshman comedies. "The Grinder" was one of the best-reviewed comedies on broadcast television and starred A-lister Rob Lowe, but it never built a large audience, averaging a 1.1 Nielsen Live +7 day rating among adults 18-49. "Grandfathered," starring John Stamos fared better, averaging a 1.4 Nielsen Live +7 day adults 18-49 rating, but still did not make the cut for a Season 2 pick-up. "Bordertown," an animated series created by [link=]Seth McFarlane[link], best known for [link=]"Family Guy"[/link], averaged a 0.9 Nielsen Live +7 day adults 18-49 rating.

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Canceled: "The Muppets"

Date announced: May 12

ABC's reboot of the Muppets franchise was expected to be one of the biggest hits of the season. Unfortunately, the more adult take on the beloved characters failed to build an audience. So, Kermit and Miss Piggy will be riding off into the sunset.

Canceled: "Agent Carter"

Date announced: May 12

ABC officially canceled "Agent Carter" after two seasons. The series, based on a Marvel property, struggled in the Nielsen ratings from its launch but was given a second season to prove itself, in part due to the fact that both Marvel and ABC are owned by Disney. The show's star, Hayley Atwell, landed the lead role in the upcoming ABC series "Conviction," making it impossible for the show to continue.

Renewed: "American Crime," "The Catch," and "The Real O'Neals"

Date announced: May 12

ABC renewed a trio of series. "American Crime" was picked up for Season 3, while "The Real O'Neals" and "The Catch" were picked up for Season 2. "The Catch" is executive produced by Shonda Rhimes, which helped it survive despite mediocre Nielsen ratings.

Canceled: "Containment"

Date announced: May 12

The CW canceled the drama about a deadly epidemic after a single season.

Canceled "CSI: Cyber"

Date announced: May 12

CBS has canceled "CSI: Cyber" after two seasons. The show ranked as the network's lowest-rated drama this season. This marks the end of a game-changing franchise for the network. The original "CSI" launched on Friday nights with little fanfare in October 2000. CBS believed that the show's lead-in, "The Fugitive" would be a hit. Instead, viewers gravitated toward the forensic science-based procedural. The show was so popular that it spawned spin-offs "CSI: Miami", "CSI: NY," and finally "CSI: Cyber."

Renewed: "Life in Pieces"

Date announced: May 11

CBS renewed comedy "Life in Pieces" for Season 2. The single-camera family sitcom was the season's most-watched new broadcast comedy.

Renewed: "Criminal Minds"

Date announced: May 6

CBS renewed procedural "Criminal Minds" for Season 12. The series is the network's second highest-rated drama, averaging a 1.8 live + same-day Nielsen rating this season in the all-important adults-18-to 49 demographic. Original cast member Shemar Moore recently left the show. His departure was a sad occasion for many of the show's fans. However, from the network's point of view, his leaving lowered the cost of of producing the show, which may have been a factor in its renewal.

Renewed: "The Mindy Project"

Date announced: May 4

Hulu renewed the comedy for Season 5. The streaming service picked up Season 4 of the show after FOX canceled it, ordering 26 episodes, which is double the length of most cable and streaming series. In interviews, the show's star and creator Mindy Kaling has stated that she hopes Season 5 will have fewer episodes.

Renewed: "The Path"

Date announced: May 4

Hulu renewed the drama about a cult for Season 2. While the streaming service does not release viewership data, the show's high-profile cast, which includes Aaron Paul and Hugh Dancy, and critical acclaim have generated plenty of buzz for the show.

Renewed: "The Ranch"

Date announced: April 29

Netflix renewed comedy "The Ranch" for Season 2. Star Ashton Kutcher tweeted the news. The second season is slated to premiere in 2017.

Renewed: "Underground"

Date announced: April 25

WGN renewed "Underground" for a 10-episode Season 2. The series about a group of slaves who launch a daring escape plan is the most-watched scripted program in the network's history. Season-to-date, it has outperformed the network's overall primetime average by approximately 600% in total viewers and 1100% among adults 18 to 49 in Nielsen live + 7 day ratings.

Renewed: "Veep"

Date announced: April 21

HBO renewed "Veep" for Season 6 ahead of its Season 5 premiere. The show's star, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, has won the Best Leading Actress Emmy for the past four years, and the show won the Emmy for Best Comedy in 2015.

Renewed: "Silicon Valley"

Date announced: April 21

HBO renewed "Silicon Valley" for Season 4 ahead of its Season 3 premiere. The tech industry satire is HBO's most-watched current comedy series and is a two-time Emmy nominee for Best Comedy.

Renewed: "Greenleaf"

Date announced: April 21

OWN renewed serialized drama "Greenleaf" for Season 2 ahead of its June 21 series premiere. The series centers around a megachurch. OWN's founder Oprah Winfrey will play a recurring role. It is the first scripted program on the network that will not be produced by Tyler Perry.

Renewed: "The Shannara Chronicles"

Date announced: April 20

MTV renewed fantasy series "The Shannara Chronicles" for Season 2. The show ranked as one of the spring's top 10 basic cable series among adults 18 to 49 in the Nielsen ratings.

Renewed: "Fear the Walking Dead"

Date announced: April 15

AMC renewed the spin-off of "The Walking Dead" for a 16-episode Season 3. The pickup comes five days after Season 2 premiered to a series-low 3.1 live + same-day Nielsen rating among adults 18 to 49. However, that rating was still high enough to rank as the top non-sports cable program during that week. AMC also renewed the "Fear the Walking Dead" aftershow "Talking Dead: Fear" for Season 2.

Renewed: "Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce"

Date announced: April 13

Bravo renewed "Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce" for Seasons 3, 4, and 5. The network gave the dramedy a virtually unprecedented 3-season pick-up even though its Nielsen ratings are lower than its "Real Housewives" reality series. Bravo clearly has made a long-term commitment to becoming a destination for scripted programming.

Renewed: "New Girl"

Date announced: April 12

FOX renewed the comedy for Season 6. When it launched, "New Girl" was one of the first broadcast shows to debut its first episode online ahead of its television premiere. It was a hit, paving the way for numerous other series that streamed episodes online before they aired on TV. Though the show's viewership has declined significantly over the years, it is still FOX's most-watched Tuesday comedy and is the network's longest running live-action comedy.

Renewed: "Degrassi: Next Class"

Date announced: April 12

Netflix renewed the latest incarnation of the long-running high school soap opera for Seasons 2, 3, and 4. Each season will consist of 10 episodes. Season 2 will debut on July 22.

"Degrassi: The New Class" is the revival of the TeenNick series "Degrassi: The Next Generation" that ran from 2001 to 2015. The original version of the franchise, "Degrassi High," ran from 1987 to 91 on public television. Perhaps one of the secrets to the show's longevity is that it has adapted to the way three generations of teens watch TV, moving from broadcast TV to cable to a streaming service.

Renewed: "Man Seeking Woman"

Date announced: April 12

FXX renewed comedy "Man Seeking Woman" for a 10-episode Season 3. According the network's press release, Season 2 averaged 399,000 total viewers in Nielsen Live + 7 ratings. The show is an absurdist take on the trials and tribulations of dating.

Canceled: "Episodes"

Date announced: April 11

The upcoming fifth season of Showtime's comedy "Episodes" will be its last. The final season will have 7 episodes. In a press statement, series creators David Crane and Jeffrey Klarik said, "If it were up to [Showtime], we could go on making 'Episodes' forever. But we've told the story we set out to tell, and we'd never want to overstay our welcome."

Revived: "Mad TV"

Date announced: April 11

The CW has revived FOX's long-running late night sketch series for an 8-episode Season 15. The show will run in primetime on the CW. The resurrected series will star a group of young comedians, but cast members from the original series will serve as the hosts of each episode.

Renewed: "When Calls the Heart"

Date announced: April 11

Hallmark Channel renewed "When Calls the Heart" for Season 4. The period drama about a woman from a wealthy family who becomes a teacher in a small coal-mining town has a passionate fan base, as evidenced by its high IMDb User Rating. The network announced the pick-up the after the Season 3 finale aired via a video that was posted on the Hallmark Channel Facebook page. Season 4 will launch in early 2017.

Renewed: "Lucifer" and "Rosewood"

Date announced: April 7

FOX ordered a second season of procedurals "Rosewood" and "Lucifer" for Season 2. "Lucifer" is an adaptation of a DC Comic. In the TV version, the devil teams up with a police detective to investigate crimes. "Rosewood" is about a pathologist who uses his scientific knowledge to solve mysteries. The two shows are FOX's highest-rated freshmen series. "Lucifer" averages a 1.6 live + same-day Nielsen rating among adults 18 to 49. "Rosewood" averages a 1.4 live + same-day Nielsen rating among adults 18 to 49

Renewed: "Spotless"

Date announced: April 6

Esquire Network renewed its first scripted original series "Spotless" for Season 2. The two year-old cable channel is available in just 60% of percent of U.S., so none of its programs have a high number of viewers. In a press release announcing the renewal, the network stated, "Esquire Network proudly broke the genre barriers offering a series that combined elements of danger and drama with a sharp satirical edge ... We look forward to the wild ride of Season 2 as we continue to gain momentum as a network and reach new heights.”

Renewed: "The Detour"

Date announced: April 6

TBS renewed comedy "The Detour' for Season 2 five days ahead of its series premiere. The series is about a dysfunctional family on a road trip. It was co-created by real-life husband and wife Jason Jones and Samantha Bee. Bee is also the host of TBS's freshman talk show "Full Frontal," which recently was picked up for an additional 26 episodes. The network clearly sees the Bee-Jones family as a major part of its future.

Renewed: "School of Rock"

Date announced: April 6

Nickelodeon renewed its adaptation of the 2003 movie for a 13-episode Season 2.

Renewed: "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia"

Date announced: April 1

FXX picked up Seasons 13 and 14 of the comedy ahead of the early 2017 premiere of Season 12. The recently concluded Season 11 delivered the show's highest Nielsen ratings since it moved from FX to FXX. When Season 14 premieres, the raunchy series will tie the wholesome "Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet" as the longest-running live action comedy in television history.

Renewed: "Bosch"

Date announced: April 1

Amazon renewed its drama, "Bosch," for a 10-episode Season 3. Season 2 of the police drama premiered March 11. Michael Connelly, author of the Bosch novels that inspired the series, revealed via Twitter that Season 3 will be adaptations of the books "The Black Echo" and "A Darkness More Than Night."

Canceled: "Moonbeam City"

Date announced: March 30

Comedy Central canceled the animated series after a single low-rated season.

Renewed: “Tosh.0,” “Drunk History,” “This Is Not Happening”

Date announced: March 29

Comedy Central renewed three series: "Tosh.0" for Season 9, “Drunk History” for Season 4, and “This Is Not Happening” for Season 3. Also, the network ordered 10 additional episodes of freshman series "Not Safe With Nikki Glaser."

Canceled: "Billy & Billie"

Date announced: March 26

DirectTV's Audience network canceled the romantic comedy about two step-siblings who fall in love after a single season. According to series creator Neil LaBute, the series will end due to scheduling issues.

Renewed: "2 Broke Girls," "Blue Bloods," Elementary," "Hawaii Five-0," "Madam Secretary," "Mom," "NCIS: Los Angeles," "NCIS: New Orleans," "Scorpion," "The Amazing Race"

Date announced: March 25

CBS renewed 11 series, establishing that its lineup for the 2016-17 season will have few changes from the current schedule. "Madam Secretary," "NCIS: New Orleans," and "Scorpion" were renewed for Season 3. "Mom" was renewed for Season 4. "Elementary" was renewed for Season 5. "2 Broke Girls" was renewed for Season 6. "Blue Bloods" and "Hawaii Five-0" were renewed for Season 7. "The Amazing Race" was renewed for Season 29. "Survivor" was renewed for Season 33.

Canceled: "Togetherness"

Date announced: March 25

HBO opted not to pick up a third season of the little-watched comedy about two couples who share a house. In a press statement, the network said, "Although we have decided not to proceed with another season of 'Togetherness,' we look forward to continuing our strong creative collaboration with the talented [series creators] Jay and Mark Duplass.

Renewed: "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" and "The Last Man on Earth"

Date announced: March 24

FOX picked up Season 3 of "The Last Man on Earth" and Season 4 of "Brooklyn Nine-Nine." The two comedies were strong performers on Sunday night but have struggled on Tuesdays this season, in part because they have been saddled with low-rated lead-ins. The network's vote of confidence may mean that it plans to move the shows back to Sunday.

Revived: "FLCL"

Date announced: March 24

Adult Swim revived its 2000 anime series "FLCL," ordering 12 new episodes that will be split into a Season 2 and Season 3. The series is about a 12-year-old boy who meets a mysterious guitar-playing woman.

Renewed: "Top of the Lake"

Date announced: March 22

Sundance TV picked up Season 2 of its Golden Globes winning miniseries. The upcoming season will take place four years after Season 1. Elisabeth Moss will reprise her role as detective Robin Griffin. The rest of the cast will be new.

Renewed: "Vikings"

Date announced: March 17

History renewed "Vikings" for a 20-episode Season 5. The show is one of the network's strongest performers in both the advertiser-friendly adults 18-to-49 demographic and total viewers. Jonathan Rhys Meyers will join the cast in the fifth season.

Canceled: "Of Kings and Prophets"

Date announced: March 17

ABC's 10 p.m. Tuesday time slot has claimed another victim. Big-budget biblical drama "Of Kings and Prophets" has been axed after just two episodes. The show was troubled from the start. It was originally slated to launch on Sunday at 10 p.m. in the fall, then was moved to midseason. The show's premiere earned a 0.8 live and same-day rating among adults 18 to 49, a low number for a big-four network series. It fell to a 0.5 in its second week, prompting the show's removal from the network's schedule. There is a chance that the unaired episodes will stream on the network's website.

Renewed: "Gotham"

Date announced: March 16

FOX picked up a third season of its Batman prequel. The show has been a relatively strong performer in what has been a tough season for the network, averaging a 1.5 live and same-day rating among adults 18 to 49.

Canceled: "Person of Interest"

Date announced: March 16

CBS announced that the upcoming fifth season of its drama "Person of Interest" will be its last. The procedural/sci-fi hybrid began its life as a strong performer, but Nielsen ratings for Season 4 declined significantly. The network left it off both its fall 2015 and midseason 2016 schedules, which is usually a bad sign. The final season will debut May 23.

Renewed: "Better Call Saul"

Date announced: March 15

AMC renewed the Emmy-nominated drama for a 10-episode Season 3. Though the "Breaking Bad" prequel is a modest performer in Nielsen ratings, the network cited its strong time-shifted viewing numbers in the press release announcing its renewal. The first four episodes of Season 2, which is currently airing, have averaged 4.4 million viewers in ratings. The show ranks 61st on IMDb's list of Top 250 TV Shows.

Renewed: "Outcast"

Date announced: March 14

The series premiere of Cinemax's demonic-possession drama "Outcast" will not air until June 3, but the network has already ordered a second season. That vote of confidence stems from the fact that it is based on a series of comics by Robert Kirkman, who also created The Walking Dead." Cinemax is betting that exorcists will be the new zombies.

Renewed: "Shadowhunters"

Date announced: March 14

Freeform ordered Season 2 of the fantasy drama based on "The Mortal Instruments" book series. While the show's Nielsen ratings are modest, the network cited its popularity on social media in the press release announcing the renewal.

Renewed: "Arrow" (Season 5), "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend" (Season 2), "DC's Legends of Tomorrow" (Season 2), "The Flash" (Season 3), "iZombie" (Season 3), "Jane the Virgin" (Season 3), "The Originals" (Season 4), "Reign" (Season 4), "Supernatural" (Season 12), "The Vampire Diaires" (Season 8), and "The 100" (Season 4)

Date announced: March 11

The CW renewed all 10 of its currently airing scripted programs plus the summer series "Reign." The network's superhero dramas were renewed because of their high ratings. "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend" and "Jane the Virgin" earned the pick-ups because, in part, they are the shows in the network's history to win Golden Globes awards.

Canceled: "Switched at Birth"

Date announced: March 11

It's tough to keep a teen drama going once the characters graduate from high school. "Switched at Birth" is the latest show to fall victim to the college curse. Freeform has decided that the show will end after its current, fifth season.

Renewed: "Outsiders"

Date announced: March 11

WGN renewed the serialized drama about an Appalachian family for Season 2.

Renewed and Canceled: "Royal Pains"

Date announced: March 10

"Royal Pains" was the last of USA's "blue-sky" lineup of upbeat dramas set in glamorous locales. The network picked it up for an eighth and final season. The final season will have 8 episodes.

Renewed: "Into the Badlands"

Date announced: March 8

After months of rumors, AMC finally officially renewed its drama for Season 2.

Renewed: "Young & Hungry"

Date announced: Mar. 7

Freeform renewed the comedy about a twentysomething chef for Season 4. It is the network's first pick-up since it changed its name from ABC Family. In a press statement, Freeform's executive vice president Karey Burke said,"The show’s humor, quality and wonderful actors fit perfectly with our evolving brand.”

Canceled: "Childrens Hospital"

Date announced: March 4

The Emmy-winning parody of hospital dramas is one of the most watched shows on Adult Swim. The show's star and creator Rob Corddry has decided to end the show after Season 7. He told Vulture, "We just finished editing this season a couple of weeks ago, and it really is the ultimate season of Childrens Hospital. That wasn’t the decision-maker, but it certainly was a strong factor."

Canceled: "Kevin From Work"

Date announced: March 4

The low-profile workplace comedy failed to build an audience during Season 1. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Freeform attempted to make a deal with Netflix to stream the show in the hope of increasing its exposure. When the two companies failed to come to terms, Freeform opted to cancel the series.

Renewed: "America’s Funniest Home Videos" (Season 27), "The Bachelor" (Season 21), "Black-ish" (Season 3), "Dancing With the Stars" (Season 23), "Fresh Off the Boat" (Season 3), "The Goldbergs" (Season 4), "Grey’s Anatomy" (Season 13), "How to Get Away with Murder" (Season 3), "Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." (Season 4), "The Middle" (Season 8), "Modern Family" (Season 8), "Once Upon a Time" (Season 6), "Quantico" (Season 2), "Scandal" (Season 6), and "Shark Tank" (Season 8)

Date announced: March 3

ABC renewed 15 of its programs in one fell swoop. Some of the pick-ups, including its entire Thursday night drama lineup were expected. Others were more surprising, including "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.," which has struggled in the ratings this season.

Canceled: "Mad Dogs"

Date announced: Feb. 28

The Amazon Original dramedy about a group of friends whose Belize vacation turns into a nightmare will end after Season 1. The show's creator, Shawn Ryan, tweeted the news of the cancellation, explaining that it was originally intended to be a limited series and that he and the streaming service had different ideas about the creative direction of a potential Season 2.

Canceled: "Satisfaction"

Date announced: Feb. 26

USA's drama about a suburban couple with a scandalous sex life never garnered a large audience. The network, determined to transition to darker, edgier programming, renewed it for a second season. Its ratings were even lower, averaging a 0.2 among adults 18 to 49. USA, realizing its viewers preferred the urban hackers of Mr. Robot to suburban adulterers, canceled "Satisifaction."

Renewed and Canceled: "Bones"

Date announced: Feb. 25

FOX has renewed its long-running procedural for a 12th and final season. Season 12 will fittingly have 12 episodes. The show was a below-the-radar hit, performing well in several different time periods over the course of its run. The show has run out of ratings gas, however, with Season 11 averaging a 1.1 rating among adults 18 to 49. The show's producers promise that the final season will give Bones and Booth a satisfying send-off.

Renewed and Canceled: "Review"

Date announced: Feb. 18

Comedy Central renewed for a third and final season "Review," a series about a critic who reviews life experiences ranging from eating a lot of pancakes to getting a divorce. The network and the show's star/creator Andrew Daly mutually decided to end the series so that Daly could pursue other projects.

Canceled: "Unforgettable"

Date announced: Feb. 16

"Unforgettable," a procedural about a police detective with a photographic memory, is a contender for the title of most-canceled TV show ever. First, CBS canceled it after 2 seasons, then resurrected it for a Season 3 that aired during the summer, only to cancel it again. A&E decided to pick it up, reviving the show for Season 4. Now, the cable network has canceled the series for a third time.

Canceled: "Angel From Hell"

Date announced: Feb. 8

CBS comedy "Angel From Hell," about a woman who is saddled with an abrasive guardian angel, seemed doomed from the start. It was originally slated to premiere in November, but the network moved its premiere to January. Its Nielsen ratings were lower than CBS' other Thursday night comedies, averaging a 1.4 among adults 18 to 49. After just 5 episodes aired, the network yanked "Angel From Hell" off its schedule and sent it to TV heaven.

Canceled: "The Good Wife"

Date announced: Feb. 7

"The Good Wife" is CBS' prestige drama. It is one of the dwindling number of broadcast series that gets nominated for Emmys. After seven seasons, multiple cast changes, and rumors of behind-the-scenes tension, the network decided that the show had run its course. Its Nielsen ratings were never high by broadcast standards. Season 7 has declined significantly from earlier seasons, averaging a 1.1 rating among adults 18 to 49 and 8.2 million viewers. The network announced that the show will end this spring. The advance notice will hopefully give the writers enough time to craft a satisfying finale.

Canceled: "Manhattan"

Date announced: Feb. 3

WGN's period drama "Manhattan," about the real-life Manhattan Project that led to the creation of nuclear weapons, was critically acclaimed but never attracted a large audience. The network opted to cancel the show after two seasons.

Canceled: "Finding Carter"

Date announced: Jan. 29

MTV's drama about a teenage girl who learns that she was kidnapped as a baby and must adjust to living with her adopted family, had an enthusiastic fan base. However, its ratings declined from a 0.5 rating among adults 18 to 48 and 1.1 million total viewers in Season 1 to a 0.3 rating and half a million total viewers in Season 2. As a result of this decreased viewership, MTV opted to cancel the show.

Renewed: "Empire"

Date announced: Jan. 15

FOX renewed its most-watched show for Season 3. Though its Season 2 ratings have declined from its stratospheric Season 1, it still has the highest ratings of any scripted series on Broadcast television.

Canceled: "Heroes Reborn"

Date announced: Jan. 13

NBC decided to end "Heroes Reborn," its revival of its 2005-superhero drama "Heroes," after one season. Though it was billed as a limited series, it was widely believed that, if the show garnered high Nielsen ratings, it would have continued. Unfortunately, despite the current popularity of genre shows, the series failed to capture a large audience, averaging a 1.3 rating among adults 18 to 49, a mediocre number for a big-budget broadcast show. Worse, the ratings declined throughout the show's run. The premiere garnered a strong 2.1 rating among adults 18 to 49. The final 3 episodes each earned a 1.0 rating.

Renewed: "Shameless"

Date announced: Jan. 12

Showtime renewed its dysfunctional family dramedy for Season 7.

Renewed: "Into the Badlands"

Date announced: Jan. 8

AMC ordered a second season of the drama.

Canceled: "Rectify"

Date announced: Jan. 8

"Rectify," SundanceTV's first original scripted drama, will end after its upcoming fourth season. The critically acclaimed show about a man who is freed from death row after his conviction is overturned, had a small but passionate fan base. In a press statement, series creator Ray McKinnon "I have always felt that Rectify could end at any time or just as easily continue ... And the timing of this 'non-end' end feels exactly right."

Canceled: "Rizzoli & Isles"

Date announced: Jan. 7

TNT's hit drama "Rizzoli & Isles" will end after Season 7. The network's chief creative officer Kevin Reilly explained his decision by stating, "It felt like it was time." The series is one of the network's strongest performers. The current sixth season is averaging a 0.6 rating among adults 18 to 49 and 3.9 million viewers. The final season will premiere in summer 2016.

Renewed and Canceled: "Girls"

Date announced: Jan. 7

HBO announced that it renewed "Girls," its polarizing dramedy, for a sixth and final season. The show's creator, Lena Dunham, made the decision to conclude the series. The show generated a lot of publicity, but its audience was always small. The current fifth season is averaging half a million viewers and a very low 0.2 rating among adults 18 to 49. According to HBO, the show is a strong performer on its HBO Go app and On Demand.

Renewed: "Being Mary Jane"

Date announced: Jan. 6

BET's most-watched original series has more viewers than many shows that get more press. Season 3 of the show ranked as Tuesday's top cable drama among adults 18 to 49, beating shows including "Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce." The show was renewed for Season 4 with production slated to begin later in 2016.

Renewed: "The Royals"

Date announced: Jan. 5

E!'s first scripted drama, a campy serial about a fictional version of the British monarchy, is a hit. It ranked as the No. 2 new original ad-supported cable scripted series of 2015 among adults 18 to 34 and women 18 to 49. The network decided it should continue its reign for Season 3.

Renewed: "The Expanse"

Date announced: Dec. 31

Syfy's drama about a detective searching the entire solar system for a missing girl averaged a 0.3 rating among adults 18 to 49, on par with the network's other scripted series. Syfy had enough confidence in the series to renew it after only 3 episodes aired. The second season will premiere in early 2017.

Renewed: "Liv and Maddie"

Date announced: Dec. 28

Disney Channel's comedy about identical twins is one of the network's most-watched TV series, averaging more than 2 million viewers per episode. It is no surprise that the network renewed it for a fourth season.

Renewed: "Full Circle"

Date announced: Dec. 23

DirecTV ordered a third season of anthology series "Full Circle," which will run on its Audience network. Each season features a different writer and premise. Season 3 will be written by Jorge Zamacona and will focus on a sex scandal that could derail a presidential candidate's campaign.

Canceled: "Benders"

Date announced: Dec. 30

IFC decided that its barely promoted comedy about a recreational hockey team was one (season) and done.

Renewed: "The Man in the High Castle," "Hand of God," and "Red Oaks"

Date announced: Dec. 18

Amazon Originals renewed a trio of series. "The Man in the High Castle," a chilling drama that imagines what the United States would be like if Germany and Japan won World War II, has impressed both viewers and critics. Star Rufus Sewell was recently nominated for a Critics' Choice Award.

"Hand of God" received less press. But based on its strong user ratings, the drama about a judge, played by Ron Perlman, who believes that God is telling him to become a vigilante, has a significant fan base.

"Red Oaks" is a comedy set in the 1980s about a college student working at a tennis club.

Amazon, like other streaming services, does not release viewership numbers, but it's a safe bet that all three series performed well enough to justify paying for additional episodes.

Canceled: "The Awesomes"

Date announced: Dec. 17

"The Awesomes" is an animated superhero comedy with a prestigious pedigree. It was co-created by Seth Meyers. The well-known actors voicing the characters include Rashida Jones and Bill Hader. Hulu does not release the number of viewers for its original series, but the streaming service has opted to cancel the series after 3 seasons.

Canceled: "Legends", "Agent X," and "Public Morals"

Date announced: Dec. 15

TNT canceled a trio of low-rated dramas. Season 2 of crime drama "Legends" averaged an extremely low 0.1 Nielsen rating among adults 18 to 49. Period police drama "Public Morals" and "Agent X," a fanciful spy drama starring Sharon Stone as the Vice President of the United States, performed slightly better, averaging a 0.2 rating among adults 18 to 49. Neither will be back for a second season.

Renewed: "The Librarians"

Date announced: Dec. 15

TNT ordered a third season of its genre series about a secret society tasked with saving mystical artifacts. Season 2 of the show averaged a 0.5 Nielsen rating among adults 18 to 49 — higher than the 0.3 average for the network's already-renewed drama "Murder in the First" and an 0.4 for "Major Crimes," whose renewal on Nov. 25 was also confirmed by the network.

Canceled: "Best Time Ever With Neil Patrick Harris"

Date announced: Dec. 15

NBC took a gamble on a live talk-variety show hybrid starring Neil Patrick Harris. The show garnered mediocre Nielsen ratings over the course of its initial 8-episode run, premiering to a 1.9 rating among adults 18 to 49 and garnering a 1.4 for its fall finale. NBC considered retooling the show but ultimately opted not to order any additional episodes.

Renewed: "East Los High"

Date announced: Dec. 15

Hulu's teen drama was originally developed by a non-profit organization with the goal of creating a socially responsible program with an anti-teen pregnancy message. Hulu acquired the low-budget program. It quickly became one of the most watched original programs on the streaming service. Hulu financed Season 2 and 3. It was renewed for a fourth season, making it the longest running Hulu original series.

Canceled: "Mike & Molly"

Date announced: Dec. 13

CBS' long-running sitcom flew under the radar. It was a solid performer in several timeslots. Season 6 is scheduled to premiere Jan. 6. According to a Facebook post by series regular Rondi Reed, it will be a 13-episode season instead of the 22 that the network originally ordered, and the series finale will tape on Jan. 27. Over the course of the show's run, its star Melissa McCarthy has launched a major movie career, which may have something to do with the decision to end the show.

Additional Episodes Ordered: "Chicago Med"

Date announced: Dec. 11

The newest member of NBC's "Chicago" franchise was a hit out of the gate. It currently ranks as the network's second highest-rated freshman series, behind "Blindspot," averaging a 2.0 rating among adults 18 to 49. NBC ordered five more episodes, giving the show an 18-episode season. Since the series premiered in November, that will keep it on the air through May sweeps.

Renewed: "The Leftovers"

Date announced: Dec. 10

HBO's "The Leftovers" had a superlative Season 2. Many found the first season of the drama about life after a percentage of the world's population abruptly vanishes to be a bit slow. Season 2's introduction of new characters and a new setting transformed it into riveting TV. Unfortunately, the show's Nielsen ratings declined more than 50 percent from Season 1. Rave reviews and a week-to-week increase in ratings for the Season 2 finale persuaded HBO to renew "The Leftovers." However, the network made it clear that the show would end after Season 3, stating in a press release, "It is with great enthusiasm that we welcome back [series creators] Damon Lindelof, Tom Perrotta, and the extraordinary talent behind 'The Leftovers' for its third and final season."

Renewed: "Homeland"

Date announced: Dec. 9

Hours after the drama garnered multiple SAG awards nominations, Showtime announced that "Homeland" was renewed for a sixth season. The show has survived cast changes and some creative ups and downs, remaining one of the network's highest-rated programs. Its numerous award wins also make it valuable to the premium cable network.

Renewed: "Wayward Pines"

Date announced: Dec. 9

FOX billed "Wayward Pines" as a limited series. It turned out to be the summer's highest-rated scripted broadcast program among adults 18 to 49. So, the network decided to extend its run, ordering 10 more episodes. Given that most of the cast has already most of the cast has moved onto other series, there may be substantial creative changes in Season 2.

Renewed: "The Affair"

Date announced: Dec. 9

"The Affair" chronicles an adulterous relationship from the multiple characters' points of view. It's not a ratings powerhouse, but it has a devoted fanbase. In 2015, it unexpectedly won the Golden Globe for Best Drama. It's no surprise that Showtime opted to pick up a third season of the show.

Renewed: "The Blacklist"

Date announced: Dec. 7

NBC's "The Blacklist" holds its own in the tough Thursday 9 p.m. timeslot. In its third season, it is averaging a 1.5 rating among adults 18 to 49, down from the numbers it earned in its first season, when it aired on Monday following "The Voice", but still ranking as NBC's highest-rated Thursday night program. Series creator Jon Bokenkamp announced that the show was renewed for a fourth season during a podcast. After Season 4, there will be enough episodes for it to launch in syndication, which may have been a motivation for the early renewal.

Canceled: "Gigi Does It"

Date announced: Dec. 5

David Krumholtz played an old woman on this IFC comedy. The odd premise did not appeal to very many people. So, the network canceled it after a single season.

Renewed: "You're the Worst"

Date announced: Dec. 2

The critically acclaimed dark romantic comedy chronicles the relationship between two dysfunctional people in Los Angeles. It manages to find the humor in serious topics, like mental illness. After a low-rated first season on FX, it moved to the less-watched FXX. Its slightly lower Season 2 ratings were on par with other FXX original programs, which was enough to earn it a Season 3.

Renewed: "The Art of More"

Date announced: Dec. 2

The first hour-long series from streaming service Crackle has only been available for two weeks. According to Crackle, the 10 episodes that were released simultaneously have garnered a total of 2 million views. That was enough to earn it a renewal. Season 2 will also have 10 episodes. The drama about an auction house stars Dennis Quaid.

Additional Episodes Ordered: "Supergirl"

Date announced: Nov. 30

"Supergirl" tied "Blindspot" for the highest-rated premiere of any new broadcast series this season, debuting with a huge 3.1 rating among adults 18 to 49. It declined steadily. The second episode fell to a 2.2 rating among adults 18 to 49. The numbers kept sinking, with the Nov. 23 episode hitting a 1.5 rating among adults 18 to 49. In this season of low broadcast ratings, that's still pretty good. CBS ordered seven additional episodes, giving it a 20-episode freshman season.

Renewed: "Star Wars Rebels"

Date announced: Nov. 30

The Star Wars franchise has never been hotter, thanks to the impending release of Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens. It's no surprise that Disney XD renewed its animated series, "Star Wars Rebels," for Season 3. Disney XD is ostensibly a kid's network, but the press release announcing the renewal pointed out that "Star Wars Rebels" is its most popular series among adults.

Renewed: "The Fosters"

Date announced: Nov. 30

ABC Family's family drama was the top scripted cable program in its Monday, 8 p.m. timeslot last summer among both total viewers and adults 18 to 49. That strong performance gave the network enough confidence to renew it for Season 4 ahead of the January premiere of the second half of Season 3. The series has won several awards for its storylines that tackle social issues.

Renewed: "Girl Meets World"

Date announced: Nov. 25

The sequel to the 1990s series "Boy Meets World" has been a hit for the Disney Channel, appealing to both the Millennials who grew up watching the original and today's tweens. The network announced that it had picked up a third season of the series. Season 3 will premiere in spring 2016. The setting will move from middle school to high school.

Renewed: "Major Crimes"

Date announced: Nov. 25

TNT's police procedural is one of the network's strongest performers. Its fourth season has averaged 3.73 million total viewers. So, it's no surprise that TNT renewed it for Season 5. The fifth season will reportedly have 15 episodes.

Renewed: "Fargo"

Date announced: Nov. 23

The first season of FX's dark, quirky crime series "Fargo" won both the Emmy and the Golden Globe Award for Outstanding Miniseries. It also won the admiration of IMDb users, ranking 28th on the Top TV Shows Top 250 shows of all time. The second season, which is a prequel to Season 1, is basking in critical and fan love, with the most recent episode earning a staggering 9.5 IMDb user rating.

The Nielsen ratings have not been as kind, with Season 2 declining from Season 1. Nonetheless, FX is not going to give up on its most acclaimed program. The network proudly announced that it renewed the show for Season 3, proclaiming in a press release, "Year two of Fargo is an extraordinary achievement, and given Noah Hawley’s masterful storytelling, we can't wait to see where the third, all-new version of Fargo takes us."

Additional Episodes Ordered:: "iZombie" and "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend"

Date announced: Nov. 23

The CW picked up six additional episodes of "iZombie" and five more episodes of "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend." "iZombie" does not get as much hype as the other CW genre shows, but it's a solid Nielsen ratings performer by the network's standards. So far this season, it is tied with the long-running "The Vampire Diaries" with a 0.6 adults 18 to 49 rating.

"Crazy Ex-Girlfriend" is the CW's lowest rated program, but critics love it. The network has decided that's enough reason to give it more episodes and hope that more viewers discover it.

Canceled: "Gravity Falls"

Date announced: Nov. 20

Disney XD's "Gravity Falls" was ostensibly a children's show, but it had a large adult following. The animated series about twins in a strange town ranked 90th on IMDb's list of the top 250 TV series of all time. Its ratings were strong. The show's creator, Alex Hirsch, opted to end the series because its long-term storyline was concluding, and he wanted the show to go out on a creative high note.

Additional Episodes Ordered: "Code Black"

Date announced: Nov. 20

CBS ordered five additional episodes of its medical drama, giving its first season a total of 18 episodes. Its ratings are low by the network's standards. The two most recent episodes garnered a 1.2 rating among adults 18 to 49, ranking in the bottom third of CBS' programs. However, in a season where most new broadcast series are struggling, that is good enough to merit a few more episodes.

Canceled: "The Bastard Executioner"

Date announced: Nov. 18

Showrunner Kurt Sutter followed up his hit "Sons of Anarchy" with a gory series set in the 14th century. The ambitious, expensive show failed to attract a large audience. So, FX decided not to pick up a second season. Sutter announced the cancellation himself, purchasing ads in entertainment trade publications thanking the cast and crew for their hard work.

Canceled: "The Soup"

Date announced: Nov. 18

After 11 seasons of snark, E! is ending "The Soup." The weekly series mocked pop culture, with an emphasis on reality shows. Host Joel McHale stayed with the low-budget show after he became the star of "Community" and landed a major role in the 2015 "The X Files" miniseries. The final episode of "The Soup" will air Dec. 18.

Additional Episodes Ordered: "The Middle," "The Goldbergs," "Blackish," and "Fresh Off The Boat"

Date announced: Nov. 17

ABC ordered two additional episodes of its popular family comedies, giving each of them a 24-episode season. The network also ordered extra episodes of "The Middle," "The Goldbergs," and "Black-ish" last season while "Fresh Off the Boat" continues its stellar sophomore run. It began the season with just a 13-episode order and has become the network's highest-rated Tuesday program.

Canceled: "Wicked City"

Date announced: Nov. 13

ABC's drama about a serial killer in Hollywood during the 1980s earned the dubious distinction of being the first canceled broadcast series this season. The network pulled it from its schedule after just three episodes. The last episode that aired garnered a 0.4 rating among adults 18 to 49, the lowest rating for an original episode of a big-four broadcast series this season. The show was originally supposed to launch in the winter but was moved to the fall when ABC decided to retool its upcoming drama "Of Kings and Prophets."

Renewed: "Murder in the First"

Date announced: Nov. 12

TNT's drama "Murder in the First," which follows a single murder investigation for an entire season, was a bubble show for TNT. Its second season averaged a 0.3 rating among adults 18 to 49, significantly lower than the network's hits "Rizzoli & Isles" and "Major Crimes." However, the series is considered prestigious since it was created by multiple-Emmy winner Steven Bochco, which was enough reason for the network to renew it for a third season.

Renewed: "American Horror Story"

Date announced: Nov. 10

FX's highest-rated series is also a social media powerhouse and one of the most popular shows among IMDb Users. It's no surprise that the network decided to order Season 6. FX has not announced what the setting for next season will be. Stay tuned to see whether scary events will transpire in a skyscraper or an airport or someplace else that captures the imaginations of the show's writers in 2016.

Renewed: "Blindspot," "Chicago Fire," and "Chicago P.D."

Date announced: Nov. 9

Update: Less than a week after it added an extra episode to the current seasons of "Blindspot," "Chicago Fire," and "Chicago P.D.," NBC decided to give early renewals to all three shows. Fans of the programs can relax and watch the stories unfold, secure in the fact that they will be back next season.

Additional Episodes Ordered:

Date announced: Nov. 3

NBC ordered an additional episode of its highest rated dramas, giving each one of them a 23-episode season. "Chicago Fire," "Chicago P.D.," and, of course the long-running, "Law & Order: SVU," already have been sold into syndication. That guarantees that NBC, the owner of all three shows, will recoup its investment. "Blindspot" is still in its first season, way too soon for a syndication deal, but the network seems confident that the top-rated new broadcast show will be around for a while.

Additional Episodes Ordered: "The Mysteries of Laura"

Date announced: Nov. 9

Update: In October, NBC commissioned five additional scripts for "The Mysteries of Laura." A month later, it decided to turn three of those scripts into additional episodes.

Additional Scripts Ordered

Date announced: Oct. 13

The continued survival of "The Mysteries of Laura" is rather mysterious. The show performs well among total viewers, but poorly among the advertiser-coveted adults age 18 to 49 demographic. The old-skewing series was on the bubble for most of Season 1.

NBC renewed it for a 13-episode season 2. So far, it has performed poorly. The October 8 episode tied for last place in its timeslot, earning a 1.1 rating among adults 18 to 49. Nonetheless, the network has ordered an additional five scripts of the series.

Renewed: "Z Nation"

Date announced: Nov. 6

Syfy's zombie series "Z Nation" is nowhere near as popular as "The Walking Dead," but it's a success in its own right for the network. The third season averaged a 0.4 Nielsen rating among adults 18 to 49, which was good enough to earn it a Season 3.

Renewed: "The Walking Dead" and "Talking Dead"

Date announced: Oct. 30

"The Walking Dead" is the highest-rated show on television. So, it's no surprise that AMC wants to continue producing it. The network renewed the drama for a seventh season. It also picked up a sixth season of companion talk show "Talking Dead." There is still no word on whether the character of Glenn (Steven Yeun) will be back for Season 7.

Renewed: "Longmire"

Date announced: Oct. 30

"Longmire" has already cheated death once. When A&E canceled the Western after Season 3, Netflix rode to the rescue. The streaming service picked up a fourth season. It performed well enough that "Longmire" has now been renewed for Season 5.

Additional Episodes Ordered: "The Muppets"

Date announced: Oct. 29

"The Muppets" seemed destined to be a monster hit. The show is based on a beloved, popular franchise. The clever marketing before the show's launch went viral. "The Muppets" premiered to a big 2.9 adults 18 to 49 rating, but declined more each week, falling all the way to a 1.4, as viewers became less enthusiastic about the show's mockumentary style. ABC gave the show a vote of confidence by ordering three more episodes.

Renewed: "Ash vs Evil Dead"

Date announced: Oct. 28

Starz's sequel to "The Evil Dead" films does not premiere until Oct. 31, but the network is so confident that the franchise's fanbase will love it that it has already ordered a 10-episode Season 2.

Full Season Pick-Up: "Grandfathered"

Date announced: Oct. 28

A day after FOX picked up a full season of "The Grinder," the network picked up the back nine episodes of its lead-in, "Grandfathered." The most recent episode of "Grandfathered" garnered a 1.0 rating among adults 18 to 49. That's not a strong number for a broadcast series, but it's good enough for FOX this fall. America can look forward to 22 episodes of John Stamos adjusting to life as both a parent and grandparent.

Full Season Pick-Up: "The Grinder"

Date announced: Oct. 27

Early in October, FOX ordered a half dozen additional scripts of "The Grinder." The network has now decided to give the show a full 22-episode order, despite its low ratings. In a press release, FOX pointed out that "The Grinder" has improved the time period's ratings by 70 percent among adults 18 to 49 compared to last fall. The network left out the fact that last year the reality flop "Utopia" occupied the timeslot.

Full Season Pick-Up: "Life in Pieces"

Date announced: Oct. 27

CBS's family comedy has the most total viewers of any freshman comedy and has averaged a solid 2.1 rating among adults 18 to 49. It benefits from following the network's biggest hit, "The Big Bang Theory." CBS rewarded its success by ordering nine more episodes, giving it a full 22-episode season.

Episode Order Cut: "Truth Be Told"

Date announced: Oct. 27

NBC's comedy premiered to an anemic 0.7 rating among adults 18 to 49 then fell to a 0.6 in its second week. The network cut the episode order from 13 to 10. Consider it an unofficial cancellation.

Canceled: "The Brink"

Date announced: Oct. 27

HBO renewed political comedy "The Brink" for a second season. Then the network changed its mind and canceled it. HBO gave the vague explanation that it could not dedicate enough attention to the program.

Renewed: "From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series"

Date announced: Oct. 26

Up-and-coming cable network El Rey is available in only 21 percent of households in the United States. That means it's impossible for any of its programs to generate strong ratings. Robert Rodriguez, who runs the network, directed the 1996 film From Dusk Till Dawn. So, it's no surprise that he opted to pick up a third season of its television spin-off.

Canceled: "Married"

Date announced: Oct. 26

FX's comedy never attracted a large audience. The network took a chance and gave it a second season, opting not to move it to its comedy-driven sister channel FXX. Fewer than a half million viewers tuned in to each episode, making its cancellation an inevitability.

Renewed: "Monica the Medium"

Date announced: Oct. 26

ABC Family is determined to make reality series a part of its schedule. So far, none of the shows that they have launched have been hits. The network decided to pick up a second "Monica the Medium," a program about a psychic college student, despite its low ratings.

Episode Order Cut: "Blood & Oil"

Date announced: Oct. 23

ABC's "Blood & Oil," a soap opera set in an oil-rich North Dakota town, is the network's lowest-rated new drama. The most recent episode earned a low 0.9 rating among adults 18 to 49. The network slashed the show's episode order from 13 to 10. Though it has not been officially canceled, star Don Johnson's classic series "Miami Vice" has a better chance of coming back.

Canceled: "Clipped"

Date announced: Oct. 23

TBS's repeats of "The Big Bang Theory" deliver very strong ratings by cable standards. Unfortunately, the network has had less luck with its original programing. "Clipped," a sitcom set in a hair salon, premiered last summer. Its 10 episodes averaged 1.22 million total viewers and a 0.5 rating among adults 18 to 49, which was not good enough to earn a second season.

Canceled: "The Whispers"

Date announced: Oct. 22

ABC's summer drama about an unseen alien force that manipulates children failed to find an audience. The season finale garnered a low 0.7 among adults age 18 to 49. The network, not surprisingly, opted not to pick up a Season 2. Unfortunately, the finale ended with a cliffhanger that will never be resolved.

Canceled: "Mythbusters"

Date announced: Oct. 21

For 13 seasons, Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage have used their scientific and engineering knowledge to investigate whether myths and urban legends are true. Discovery Channel has decreed that the upcoming Season 14 will be the show's last. By the time the series finale airs, "Mythbusters" will have performed 2950 experiments, explored 1050 myths, and created 900 explosions.

Renewed: "Switched at Birth"

Date announced: Oct. 21

ABC Family's longrunning drama is one of the few TV series to focus on the deaf community. The family series has a loyal fanbase. Though its ratings have declined over the course of its four seasons, with the most recent episode earning a 0.4 rating among adults age 18 to 49, the network opted to pick up a fifth season. During Season 5, "Switched at Birth" will become one of the few scripted cable series to air 100 episodes.

Renewed: "Casual"

Date announced: Oct. 21

Hulu's comedy about a recent divorcee who moves in with her brother just premiered two weeks ago. The streaming service, taking both its positive critical response and its own data about how many users tuned in, decided to give it a very quick renewal. Season 2 will have 13 episodes, up from 10 for Season 1.

Full Season Pick-Up: "Dr. Ken"

Date announced: Oct. 20

Before the season launched, most critics predicted that "Dr. Ken" would flop. ABC scheduled the program on Friday, which is typically where networks stick programs that they have little confidence in because fewer people are home to watch TV.

Never underestimate the Ken Jeong fanbase. The show has turned out be a solid performer, premiering to a strong-for-Friday 1.5 rating among adults age 18 to 49. The two other episodes that have aired both earned a solid 1.3.

ABC rewarded the show''s performance with a back-nine pick-up, giving it a full, 22-episode season.

Canceled: "Rookie Blue"

Date announced: Oct. 16

"Rookie Blue," a Canadian series that aired in the summers on ABC, had a loyal fanbase. It was the network's highest rated summer scripted series the year that it launched. The ratings declined significantly last summer, averaging a 0.7 rating among adults 18 to 49. The Season 6 finale was a fitting end to the series, with the two leads getting married. So, it made sense for ABC to cancel the show.

Canceled: "Defiance"

Date announced: Oct. 16

"Defiance," was Syfy's take on the Western, with a sheriff struggling to maintain order in a town nearly destroyed after an alien invasion. Like Syfy's other recently canceled series "Dominion," it ratings dropped over 40 percent in Season 2. Three days after the network killed "Dominion," it pulled the plug on "Defiance."

Additional Scripts Ordered: "The Grinder" and "Grandfathered"

Date announced: Oct. 15

The premieres of FOX's two freshmen Tuesday night comedies "The Grinder" and "Grandfathered," starring, respectively, Rob Lowe and John Stamos, both earned a decent 1.5 rating among adults age 18 to 49. Both have declined steadily, with the most recent episode of "Grandfathered" garnering a 1.0 and "The Grinder" notching a 0.9. Due to a combination of positive reviews, the network's overall poor performance, and the seductive powers of the two ageless hunks, FOX decided to order six more scripts of each series.

Canceled:"America's Next Top Model"

Date announced: Oct. 14

"America's Next Top Model" premiered way back in 2003 on the now-defunct UPN network, which merged with The WB to become CW. Season 22 of the reality competition is currently airing.

Once one of the network's strongest series, its ratings have followed the downward trajectory of most long-running reality shows. As the CW's brand morphed from female-centered, relationship-based dramas to genre series, "America's Next Top Model" became a poor fit for the network's line-up. The CW decided that the current season would be the show's final strut down the catwalk.

Additional Episodes Ordered: "Quantico"

Date announced: Oct. 13

"Quantico," ABC's drama about a FBI agent trainee who was framed for a terrorist attack, is the network's highest rated new drama. The series is a self-starter. Its most recent episode grew 78 percent among adults age 18 to 49 over its lead-in.

ABC has ordered six additional episodes, for a total of 19. The network held off on a full 22 episode pick up because it has a lot of new shows that are slated to premiere mid-season.

Full Season Pick-Up: "Fresh Off The Boat"

Date announced: Oct. 13

ABC's "Fresh Off the Boat" began its Season 2 with a 13-episode order. Season 1 of the show premiered mid-season, and eked out a renewal after an initial 13-episode run based on its relatively strong performance on ABC's historically weak Tuesday night.

This year, the show was supposed to benefit from its lead-in, "The Muppets," which the network believed would be a hit. Instead, its ratings have declined substantially each week. For the past two weeks, "Fresh Off the Boat" has outperformed it.

ABC recognized the strength of the comedy, ordering an additional nine episodes, which gives the comedy a full 22-episode Season 2.

Canceled: "Beauty and the Beast"

Date announced: Oct. 13

The CW announced that the upcoming fourth season of the low-rated fantasy drama will be its last. Season 3 aired last summer, averaging an extremely low 0.2 rating among adults 18 to 49.

The network has yet to schedule a premiere date for Season 4.

Canceled: "Dominion"

Date announced: Oct. 13

Syfy's drama "Dominion," about arch-angels battling humanity, was one of the network's most ambitious series. It had a strong first season, but declined 47 percent to a 0.3 rating among adults age 18 to 49 during Season 2.

Syfy chose to end the series after the second season concluded its run.

Full Season Pick-Up: "Blindspot"

Date announced: Oct. 9

NBC's "Blindspot" is this season's highest-rated new broadcast series. The crime drama about a tattooed amnesiac working with the FBI to unravel a conspiracy benefits from airing after the highly-rated "The Voice," but it has a fanbase of its own.

NBC, recognizing it has a hit on its hands, ordered nine additional episodes of the series, making it the first new show to be picked up for a full, 22-episode season.

Episode Order Cut: "Minority Report"

Date announced: Oct. 9

"Minority Report" has turned out to be a expensive flop for FOX, which charged advertisers more money to run ads on the show than any other new series. Perhaps the network needs to hire a pre-cog. "Minority Report" turned out to be the network's lowest-rated freshman series, with the most recent episode delivering a low 0.7 rating among adults age 18 to 49.

In an attempt to mitigate the damage, FOX cut "Minority Report's" episode order from 13 to 10. The series has not been officially canceled yet, but it won't be back next season.

Full Season Pick-Up: "Rosewood"

Date announced: Oct. 16

"Rosewood" is the anti-"Minority Report." Based on the ad rates that FOX set, the network believed that "Rosewood" would be its lowest-rated new series. The drama about a brilliant pathologist received less promotion than FOX's other new shows.

Surprise! It's FOX's highest-rated new series. Since the ratings have risen significantly for the final 15 minutes of each episode, it's likely that some fans of FOX's megahit "Empire", which airs after "Rosewood," are tuning in early.

The network first ordered three additional scripts of the show, then gave it a full 22-episode pick-up a week later.

Canceled: "Extant"

Date announced: Oct. 9

CBS had high hopes for its summer sci-fi drama starring Halle Berry, but the tale of an astronaut impregnated under mysterious circumstances while in outer space never attracted a large audience. Nonetheless, the network ordered a second season, hoping that casting and storyline changes would make it more appealing. Instead, the ratings dropped even further, falling to a 0.7 rating among adults age 18 to 49, lower than many of the CBS' summer reruns.

Everyone knew it wasn't coming back, but the network has finally officially canceled "Extant."

Renewed: "Tyrant"

Date announced: Oct. 8

FX's "Tyrant," a drama about the son of a fictional Middle Eastern dictator who, after decades in America, returns to his homeland, is not as highly-rated as "American Horror Story" or as critically acclaimed as "The Americans." Its performance has put the show on the bubble for both of its seasons.

FX decided to give "Tyrant" the benefit of the doubt, ordering a 10-episode Season 3.

Renewed: "Halt and Catch Fire"

Date announced: Oct. 8

Based on its performance,"Halt and Catch Fire" should not have earned a second season. Fewer than 1 million people watched AMC's drama about the early days of the personal computer industry. Nonetheless, the network picked up Season 2, which garnered even lower ratings. So, it came as a shock when AMC announced that it had ordered a 10-episode Season 3.

AMC apparently decided to produce more episodes of "Halt and Catch Fire" because it owns the series, and makes money from streaming and international broadcasts. The show also helps the network maintain its reputation as the home of highbrow, historical programming even though its biggest hit is "The Walking Dead."

Renewed: "Bob's Burgers"

Date announced: Oct. 7

"Bob's Burgers" fans love the smart, quirky animated family series, but the show's ratings have always been significantly lower than FOX's Sunday night stalwarts, "The Simpsons" and "Family Guy." The show's future seemed uncertain.

It's firmly in the safe zone now. The network picked up a seventh and an eighth season. The double renewal will keep it on the air through the 2017-18 season. As matriarch Linda would say, "Alriiiiiiight!"

The network's enthusiasm for the show is, in part, based on the money it earns from syndicated repeats. "Bob's Burgers" began airing on Adult Swim in 2013. This September, it started running on local broadcast affiliates.

Canceled: "Chasing Life"

Date announced: Oct. 2

ABC Family's "Chasing Life" is a dramedy about a young woman battling potentially fatal leukemia. The network aired the show in several different time slots over the course of its two-season run in an attempt to help it build an audience, but it never caught fire and canceled the series.

Canceled: "Graceland"

Date announced: Oct. 1

"Graceland," USA's show about undercover government agents living in a beach house, had a strong first season, premiering to a good-for-cable 0.8 rating among adults 18 to 49. Its ratings declined in its second season, but it was still a solid performer. The third season, its ratings fell, with several episodes earning an anemic 0.3 rating among adults age 18 to 49.

Given those numbers, it was no surprise that USA cancelled "Graceland."