The Strike's Over. Now When Are My Shows Coming Back?

News Type: Event — Wed Feb 13, 2008 10:20 AM EST

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Thank God.

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Did you hear? The writers strike is over.

No, no, don't faint! This is good! Now we can watch all our favorite shows again!

Hey! Did you just vomit on my shoes?! WTF!? What's the matter with you?! Come on! I just bought these with the money I saved from cutting off my cable, and you go and puke your breakfast on them? Have some decency!

So anyways, the writers strike is over. Don't vomit on anyone's shoes. If you're curious when your favorite shows will be coming back - turns out you'll have to wait a while. Most shows won't return until spring, some not until fall, and few not at all. Here's a few of the one's I can't wait to see come back:

30 Rock

The originally nearly unwatched show, (immortalized and shot into the spotlight by Tina Fey's Emmy acceptance speech in which she thanked their 'dozens and dozens of viewers') has been going strong for 2 seasons now, but unfortunately suffered a blow from the writer's strike. Expect anywhere from 5 to 10 episodes ready to air by spring.

Chuck

Honestly, I was certain this show was set to crash and burn, so I watched it to see the carnage. However, much to my surprise, I liked it. It was funny, had a weird plot that made you want to keep watching in some odd way, and reminds me of how there's a geek in all of us. Unfortunately though, I'll, I mean we, will have to wait until fall for any new 'sodes.

CSI

Although the show has been steadily declining in rankings and viewership, CSI is still a heavyweight on the TV scene. There are plans for 4 to 9 new episodes to air in March, April and May.

House

This is my favorite drama. Ever. How can you not like a doctor like House? Although many viewers are disappointed that his old team has been fired or quit, I am interested to see how the new team will play out in the series. Sadly, though, we'll have to wait until spring for 4 to 6 new episodes to air in April and/or May.

My Name is Earl

I'll admit it. This really isn't a good show. It's a comedy through and through and there's really not much to it. What it is though, is hilarious. So, I have come to a conclusion: Any show with a guy named Earl in it is 100% guaranteed to be one of the funniest things you have ever seen. Regarding Earl, expect 8 -10 new episodes to air in spring.

The Office

If House is my favorite drama, then The Office is my favorite comedy. From the bat in the office to Michael, the boss, going out into the wilderness to be one with nature. There just isn't many other places you can find that much comedy in one place. It makes me all warm inside. (That's what she said.) 6 new episodes set to air in April/May.

Which shows are you looking forward to see come back? For a full list of returning shows hit the link.

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Brandon Kiser

TV! OMG! Good TV!!!!

*Vomits*

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3 votes

#1 - Wed Feb 13, 2008 10:25 AM EST

{"commentId":1465805,"authorDomain":"tke132"}

tke132

...Or he said.

I guess this means 24 will be starting up again. I also vomit.

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3 votes

#2 - Wed Feb 13, 2008 11:04 AM EST

{"commentId":1465844,"authorDomain":"Kiser"}

Brandon Kiser

Not until the start of '09.

So, maybe there will be time for you to find some sort of vaccine.

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3 votes

#2.1 - Wed Feb 13, 2008 11:12 AM EST

{"commentId":1465842,"authorDomain":"SVForbes"}

ShaunV

House is back?????? Hurah!

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2 votes

#3 - Wed Feb 13, 2008 11:11 AM EST

{"commentId":1465852,"authorDomain":"Kiser"}

Brandon Kiser

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

OK, I'm done. :P

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2 votes

#3.1 - Wed Feb 13, 2008 11:13 AM EST

{"commentId":1468255,"authorDomain":"geejay"}

TheJonesGirl

*dances*

I just finished watching all of my TIVO'ed episodes (from November through now) and I need more.

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1 vote

#3.2 - Wed Feb 13, 2008 9:03 PM EST

{"commentId":1465878,"authorDomain":"SVForbes"}

ShaunV

OK, I'm done. :P

Ditto. ;) :)

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1 vote

#4 - Wed Feb 13, 2008 11:19 AM EST

{"commentId":1465910,"authorDomain":"archangelrichard"}

archangelrichard

Battlestar Galactica!

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3 votes

#5 - Wed Feb 13, 2008 11:25 AM EST

{"commentId":1466482,"authorDomain":"DrKnow"}

Dr Know

YES!!!!!!!!!!!

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2 votes

#5.1 - Wed Feb 13, 2008 1:16 PM EST

{"commentId":1468970,"authorDomain":"roybatty"}

Roy Batty

Amen to that.

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1 vote

#5.2 - Thu Feb 14, 2008 3:44 AM EST

{"commentId":1466119,"authorDomain":"rkfan"}

Logan D

Heroes. But I alredy have an article about that.

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2 votes

#6 - Wed Feb 13, 2008 12:10 PM EST

{"commentId":1466471,"authorDomain":"vacelts"}

vacelts

Supernatural is the show I'm looking forward to. Actually we have two more original episodes before it goes into hiatus. I can't wait for it to come back.

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2 votes

#7 - Wed Feb 13, 2008 1:14 PM EST

{"commentId":1466494,"authorDomain":"DrKnow"}

Dr Know

Having never seen The Office, I cannot look forward to its return (I do not find the guy "Evan Almighty" the least bit funny).

House is ok as a study in people but it is not realistic medical show.

The biggest effect of the Writer's Strike is that it put a lot of people out of work permanently. Many more than the few writers out of work.

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2 votes

#8 - Wed Feb 13, 2008 1:18 PM EST

{"commentId":1467823,"authorDomain":"Kiser"}

Brandon Kiser

Realism is for reality. In my shows I want something else, you know - I want the suspense, the plot turns, and the shocking endings.

If I wanted to watch real medical thingmajigs I'd go to local hospital.

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1 vote

#8.1 - Wed Feb 13, 2008 6:29 PM EST

{"commentId":1467749,"authorDomain":"geejay"}

TheJonesGirl

CSI, Criminal Minds, NUMB3RS yay!

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1 vote

#9 - Wed Feb 13, 2008 6:05 PM EST

{"commentId":1467784,"authorDomain":"Henryvii"}

Henry VII

Journeyman No new episodes expected. Ever.

Two and a Half Men Expected to shoot 9 new episodes to begin airing on March 17.

I hate the world... almost as much as I hate Two and a Half Men.

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2 votes

#10 - Wed Feb 13, 2008 6:19 PM EST

{"commentId":1467802,"authorDomain":"Kiser"}

Brandon Kiser

Really? 2 and a Half Men is one of my favorite comedies.

And come on, Journeyman had a good plot, it just wasn't executed well.

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1 vote

#10.1 - Wed Feb 13, 2008 6:25 PM EST

{"commentId":1467873,"authorDomain":"Henryvii"}

Henry VII

Two and a Half Men is so formulaic that it isn't even funny.

I wonder if Caprica is still going to be picked up.

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1 vote

#10.2 - Wed Feb 13, 2008 6:46 PM EST

{"commentId":1468929,"authorDomain":"DrKnow"}

Dr Know

I must still like formula. I like Two and a Half Men.

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1 vote

#10.3 - Thu Feb 14, 2008 3:09 AM EST

{"commentId":1468936,"authorDomain":"Henryvii"}

Henry VII

I weep for you.

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1 vote

#10.4 - Thu Feb 14, 2008 3:14 AM EST

{"commentId":1469965,"authorDomain":"adsterine"}

Adsterine

All CBS Monday sitcoms are returning on March 17th.

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#10.5 - Thu Feb 14, 2008 11:37 AM EST

{"commentId":1467998,"authorDomain":"finalcut"}

finalcut

Anyone know if "Life" will be back on - that is probably my favorite current show. That guy is just so odd.

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2 votes

#11 - Wed Feb 13, 2008 7:22 PM EST

{"commentId":1468026,"authorDomain":"Kiser"}

Brandon Kiser

None 'til fall, Finalcut.

I haven't watched that. Is it any good?

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1 vote

#11.1 - Wed Feb 13, 2008 7:30 PM EST

{"commentId":1468065,"authorDomain":"finalcut"}

finalcut

I really like it - the main character is caught in a web of intrigue but he is slowly unraveling it. I don't think there is room for many seasons in the story line but I really hope they complete his story.

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#11.2 - Wed Feb 13, 2008 7:45 PM EST

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BRANDON KISER

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The Strike's Over. Now When Are My Shows Coming Back?

30 Rock

Chuck

CSI

House

My Name is Earl

The Office

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