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The CW announced today that Arrow has been renewed for a second season. The superhero drama has been having an impressive freshman run since debuting last October, where it had the network's best series premiere since 2009. It is currently the CW's most watched series, averaging 4.3 million weekly viewers and performing impressively in its demographic. (Source: TV by the Numbers) Click here to view the article

The CW announced today that The Vampire Diaries has been renewed for a fifth season. Since premiering in 2009, the series has been one of the network's most consistent shows, where it has continued to be the highest rated in target demographics of adults 18-34 and women 18-34. Season 5 of The Vampire Diaries will return in the fall of 2013. (Source: TV by the Numbers) Click here to view the article

The CW announced today that long-running series Supernatural has been renewed for a ninth season. On the air since 2005, the show has amassed a loyal following that has kept its ratings strong over the years. Since being paired with new series Arrow on Wednesday nights this season,Supernatural has seen an improvement of 15% in total viewers and similar gains in key demographics. (Source: TV by the Numbers) Click here to view the article

BBC America has announced that freshman drama Ripper Street has been renewed for a second season. The network has ordered eight additional episodes which will premiere in 2014. (Source: TV by the Numbers) Click here to view the article

Showtime announced today that House of Lies has been renewed for a third season. The sophomore comedy premiered last January, and so far in its second season has been showing year-to-year audience growth with 10% more weekly viewers than its first season. Production on the show's next season will begin later this year, with a return set for 2014. No exact date is known at this time. (Source: TV by the Numbers) Click here to view the article

Showtime announced today that Shameless has been renewed for a fourth season. The drama, which began its third season earlier this month, has been a steady performer for the network since premiering in 2011, displaying an impressive year-to-year audience growth. Production on the show's next season will begin later this year, with a return set for 2014. No exact date is known at this time. (Source: TV by the Numbers) Click here to view the article

Showtime announced today that Californication has been renewed for a seventh season. The long-running dramedy has continued to perform strongly for the network since debuting in 2007, displaying an impressive year-to-year audience growth. Production on the show's next season will begin later this year, with a return set for 2014. No exact date is known at this time. (Source: TV by the Numbers) Click here to view the article

Cinemax announced today that it has renewed freshman action seriesBanshee for a second season. The show premiered earlier this month and will air 10 episodes in its first season. Season 2 is not scheduled to return until 2014. No exact date has been announced thus far. (Source: TV by the Numbers) Click here to view the article

Fox has effectively cancelled new comedy Ben and Kate. The network has taken the series off its schedule effective immediately. 13 episodes have aired since the show premiered last September, but it is unclear when, or if, the remaining installments will air. In the 8:00-9:00pm time slot starting this coming Tuesday, Fox will air back-to-back episodes of Raising Hope through February. (Source: TV Line) Click here to view the article

ABC has pulled sophomore comedy Don't Trust The B---- In Apartment 23from its schedule, effectively canceling the series. The show has eight un-aired episodes that have already been filmed, but there is no word on when - or if - the network will air them. Beginning Tuesday, January 29, two back-to-back episodes of Happy Endings will air in the 9:00-10:00pm time slot until March, when the next season of Dancing with the Stars kicks off. (Source: Twitter) Click here to view the article

Science fiction drama Alphas will not be returning for a third season. Syfy has decided not to continue with the low-rated series, ending it after 24 episodes and with an unresolved cliffhanger from its last episode on October 22, 2012. (Source: TV by the Numbers) Click here to view the article

USA Network announced today that Necessary Roughness has been renewed for a third season. The show is one of six summer original series pickups recently issued by the network - the others include SUITS, BurnNotice, Royal Pains, White Collar, and Covert Affairs. USA has ordered 10 new episodes for Season 3 of Necessary Roughness. A premiere date is not known at this time, but the show still has the back half of its second season set to resume later this month on January 23, 2013. (Source: TV by the Numbers) Click here to view the article

TNT has cancelled Leverage after five seasons. The drama, which has been on the air since 2008, will leave fans with a present in the form of its final episode. The producers filmed it to work as a series finale in the event the show was not picked up for next season - which it turns out was a smart move and will give longtime fans some proper closure. (Source: TV by the Numbers) Click here to view the article