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At Showtime's TCA panel earlier today, the network announced that The Big C has been renewed for a final season, which will be the show's fourth. Four hour-long episodes will conclude the series, which is expected to return in 2013 although no concrete details have been confirmed at this time. (Source: TV by the Numbers) Click here to view the article

At a Television Critics Association panel today, FX announced that Louie has been renewed for a fourth season. Written and produced by comic Louis C.K., the comedy puts a spotlight on the title character's everyday ordeals around life in New York City. No details have been given regarding the show's next season, but a June 2013 return is likely. (Source: TV Guide) Click here to view the article

AMC has cancelled The Killing after two seasons. Over the course of its run, the crime drama followed the events after the murder of a young Seattle girl, with each episode representing one day in the investigation. Thankfully for fans of the show, the murder was solved at the end of Season 2. "After much deliberation, we've come to the difficult decision not to renew 'The Killing' for a third season," the network said in an issued statement. "AMC is incredibly proud of the show and is fortunate to have worked with such a talented team on this project, from showrunner Veena Sud and our terrific partners at Fox Television Studios to the talented, dedicated crew and exce…

MTV announced today that scripted comedy series Awkward has been renewed for a third season. The network has ordered 20 new episodes for Season 3, which is almost double the number of its first two seasons. The series is currently enjoying a successful second season since premiering last month, so far up six percent from its freshman year. (Source: TV by the Numbers) Click here to view the article

MTV announced today that sophomore drama Teen Wolf has been renewed for a third season. The show, now in season 2, currently ranks as the #1 series across all television in its time period among the P12-34 demographic. "‘Teen Wolf’ represents a terrific foray into the scripted world for the millennial MTV audience, and marks tremendous success in the continued diversification of our schedule," said David Janollari, Head of MTV Programming. "Renewing the show for a third season celebrates the creative vision of Executive Producer Jeff Davis and the remarkable talent of the cast who bring this bona fide fan favorite to life." The network has ordered a double-sized 24 …

TNT announced yesterday that Falling Skies has been renewed for a third season. The Noah Wyle drama has been having a successful run since debuting last summer. Its first season finished as basic cable's top new series of 2011, and it currently ranks as basic cable's #1 summer drama among adults 18-49. "Falling Skies is television storytelling at its very best, a powerful drama that's told on both an epic scale and on a deeply personal level," said TNT president Michael Wright. "With all the memorable and surprising moments taking place during the second season of Falling Skies, we can't wait to see what DreamWorks Television and Falling Skies' terrific production team…

These shows will bring stars from shows like "The Vampire Diaries", "Fringe", "The Big Bang Theory" and more to fans who couldn't get into the Comic-Con. Bayfront Park will host stars from the aforementioned shows from July 12 to 14, with all six Batmobiles (WOAH!!!), and a demo of the new "Lord of the Rings" video game. "Everyone at Warner Bros. Television approaches Comic-Con as a fan-first experience. It's in our DNA, with everything we do -- from panels to signings to our bags, posters and more -- carefully curated with our fans in mind," says Warner Bros. TV Chief Marketing Officer Lisa Gregorian in a statement. She continues: "With the Extra at Comic-Con space, w…

HBO has renewed Eastbound & Down for a fourth season. The comedy was previously rumored to be ending after its third season, which ended on April 15 of this year, but will now run for at least another eight episodes. Although no exact return date has been announced, look for Season 4 of Eastbound & Down to kick off sometime in early 2013. (Source: The Hollywood Reporter) Click here to view the article

HBO has announced that its hit series True Blood has been renewed for a sixth season. No details were given regarding a time frame for its return, but expected Season 6 to air 12 new episodes beginning in the summer of 2013. (Source: TV by the Numbers) Click here to view the article

CBS has officially confirmed that freshman drama Unforgettable has been un-cancelled, and will return to the air for summer 2013. The Poppy Montgomery-led series was one of a large number of fall shows that were cancelled back in May by the four major networks, but was the highest-rated of the bunch to get the axe. Word is that 13 episodes have been ordered. (Source: Twitter) Click here to view the article

TNT has announced that Rizzoli & Isles has been renewed for Season 4. The crime drama will return in 2013 with another 15 episodes - matching the number ordered for its current third season. "Anchoring a new night in its third season, Rizzoli & Isles has proven itself to be a strong and enduring hit, not only in terms of the great storylines and performances, but also in terms of the show's stellar ratings," said network president Michael Wright. "We're thrilled that Rizzoli & Isles will continue to be a vital part of the TNT lineup." (Source: TV by the Numbers) Click here to view the article

TNT announced today that the 2012 update of Dallas has been renewed for a second season. Currently ranked as basic cable's number 1 new series, the return of the classic soap has thus far been a successful one. So far in its first season, Dallas is averaging 6.9 million weekly viewers. 15 episodes have been ordered for the show's second season, which will air sometime in 2013. (Source: TV by the Numbers) Click here to view the article

ABC and Canada's Global Television have renewed drama Rookie Blue for a fourth season. The cop series has gained a loyal following during its summer airings since debuting in June 2010. Like last season's pickup, the news comes just a few episodes into the show's current season. Although the number of episodes is not known at this time, expect Season 4 of Rookie Blue to be its typical 13, which has been the standard for all three seasons so far. A Summer 2013 return is also expected. (Source: TV Guide) Click here to view the article

Showtime is concluding comedy Weeds after eight seasons on the air. Since premiering in 2005, the series has had a successful run on the network, helping to lay the groundwork for other edgy cable comedies that followed it. The show's final season premieres on Sunday, July 1, 2012 at 10:00pm. Fans can expect a quick resolution to this year's assassination attempt cliffhanger, as well as a time jump and a return to the suburbs. (Source: ew.com) Click here to view the article

At the end of last season, Debbie Pelt (Brit Morgan) shot Tara (Rutina Wesley) in the head and Sookie (Anna Paquin) killed her. This is going to have massive consequences for the show and Tara's fate will be revealed in the first episode. So is the fact that Eric (Alexander Skarsgard) and Bill (Stephen Moyer) killed Nan Flannagan (Jessica Tuck). In the first episode, we'll see the consequences of both of those deaths. We'll also meet Eric's "sister" and learn what their relationship really is. We're also going to get a look at some more werewolves. Alcide (Joe Manganiello) killed someone too and his pack is hunting for the killer. There is a pack moment that is goin…

Starz has announced that Spartacus will be ending after its upcoming third season. The historical drama, which is the highest rated show on the network, aired its second season finale back on March 30, 2012. Plans to end the popular show were partially influenced by the loss of actor Andy Whitfield, who played the original Spartacus. The show's creator has said that the final season will run for 10 episodes and be titled Spartacus: War of the Damned. Production on Season 3 has already started, though no return date has been announced. (Source: TV Guide) Click here to view the article

Showtime announced today that Nurse Jackie has been renewed for a fifth season. Along with the news was word that a new showrunner has been named. Clyde Phillips, who was an executive producer on the first four seasons of Dexter, will run the show for Season 5 in place of departing Liz Brixius and Linda Wallem. Production on the show's next season will begin in late 2012. There is no announced return date at this time. (Source: TV by the Numbers) Click here to view the article

AMC has set a premiere date for the fifth and final season of Breaking Bad. The acclaimed drama returns Sunday, July 15, 2012 at 10:00pm with the first eight episodes of its 16-episode concluding season. The Emmy award-winning series will end a successful run where over the past four years it has earned widespread critical praise in categories such as acting, writing, and cinematography. After the first half of Breaking Bad's final season airs, viewers will have to wait until Summer 2013 for the remaining eight episodes. (Source: TV by the Numbers) Click here to view the article

Syfy has cancelled Sanctuary after four seasons on the air. The science fiction series, which debuted on television in 2008, ends after 59 episodes. Eight 'webisodes' were also produced for the Internet in 2007. (Source: TV by the Numbers) Click here to view the article

A&E has cancelled Breakout Kings after two seasons on the air. The news comes just two weeks after the show's second-season finale. Breakout Kings, which followed U.S. Marshals working with convicted criminals to track down prison escapees, was originally passed over by the Fox Network back in 2010 and subsequently picked up by A&E after lengthy negotiations. The series ends after 23 episodes over two seasons. (Source: TV by the Numbers) Click here to view the article

CBS has cancelled freshman comedy Rob after its first season. The show was comedian Rob Schneider's first foray into prime time television in over 15 years. His last venture was co-starring in Men Behaving Badly, which was cancelled part way into its second season. Rob aired its finale on March 1, 2012 after a short eight-episode season. (Source: TV by the Numbers) Click here to view the article

CBS has cancelled Unforgettable after its first season. The show joins NYC 22, A Gifted Man, and CSI: Miami in the list of dramas that were not picked up by the network for the 2012-2013 season. (Source: TV by the Numbers) Click here to view the article

CBS announced today that long-running comedy Two and a Half Men has been renewed for a tenth season. After extended negotiations with Ashton Kutcher, Jon Cryer, and Angus T. Jones, all three will be returning in 2012-2013. The show will be airing its ninth season finale this Monday, capping its first full season after dealing with the controversial departure of Charlie Sheen in early 2011. The incident caused Season 8 to be abruptly cut short and called into question the future of the series. Ashton Kutcher was brought on to replace Sheen, and ratings-wise, the show continues to be one of the network's highest ranked comedies. Two and a Half Men joins four other com…

The CW has renewed sophomore spy series Nikita for a third season. The show began airing in 2010, where it spent its first season on Thursday nights. After earning a second-season renewal, it was moved to Fridays at 8:00pm, paired with Supernatural, where it has found moderate success. This season's finale airs next week on May 18, 2012. The CW has ordered 22 episodes for Season 3 of Nikita, which will likely keep its Friday night time slot. No premiere date has been announced at this time, but a September return should be expected. (Source: TV by the Numbers) Click here to view the article

ABC has cancelled freshman thriller The River after one season. The show premiered earlier this year as a mid-season replacement, airing a short 8-episode first season between February 7 and March 20. Unfortunately the series struggled ratings-wise, not garnering enough viewers for the network to continue the story next season. (Source: ew.com) Click here to view the article