TV Feature: What Will Happen to Your Favorite Network Shows

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FOX

It must be a nightmare to be a FOX executive right now. They haven’t produced a major hit in years. Even shows like “American Idol” and “Glee” are sliding quickly and “House” is ending. The fact is that it’s a network that has long been built around a young audience, thus it makes sense that it is the first major network hit by the reality that young people don’t really watch TV like they used to (The CW already feels this pain but doesn’t really count as a major network anymore).

Alcatraz Photo credit: FOX

They should be very happy about “New Girl”, but the streak of 2011-12 shows that seem unlikely to return is more than a bit disturbing. “Allen Gregory,” “I Hate My Teenage Daughter” and “Terra Nova” have been canceled. I expect “Alcatraz,” “The Finder,” and “Napoleon Dynamite” to follow. “Touch” and “Breaking In”? I doubt either return. This network needs a miracle.

Already Renewed:

“American Dad”
“Bones”
“The Cleveland Show”
“Family Guy”
“Fringe”
“Glee”
“New Girl”
“Raising Hope”
“The Simpsons”
“The X Factor”

Predicted FOX Renewals:

“American Idol”
“Bob’s Burgers”

Predicted FOX Cancellations:

“Alcatraz”
“Breaking In”
“The Finder”
“Napoleon Dynamite” “Touch”