by Michael Ausiello
‘Tis the season to start feeling anxious about the fate of your favorite programs. During May Upfronts, all fates will be known from the broadcast networks and their decisions on which “bubble” shows will be back next season and which will transition to the imaginary MIA Network. To help you keep track of what’s in, what’s out, and what’s in serious jeopardy, I’ve once again compiled this handy cheat sheet of the shows that are likeliest — and unlikeliest — to be renewed for the 2010-11 TV season. I’ve also included those programs that have already been renewed in green, and those either canceled or ending in red.
ABC
The Bachelor: A sure thing.
Better Off Ted: A long shot.
Brothers & Sisters: Renewed.
Castle: Renewed.
Cougar Town: Renewed.
Dancing with the Stars: A sure thing.
The Deep End: Officially canceled.
Desperate Housewives: A sure thing.
FlashForward: It's dead, just awaiting official confirmation.
The Forgotten: Canceled.
Grey’s Anatomy: A sure thing.
Hank: Canceled.
Lost: Series finale airs May 23.
The Middle: Renewed
Modern Family: Renewed
Private Practice: A sure thing.
Scrubs: Officially canceled.
Ugly Betty: Officially canceled.
V: Could go either way.
CBS
Accidentally on Purpose: Could go either way.
The Amazing Race: Renewed.
The Big Bang Theory: Renewed.
Cold Case: A long shot.
Criminal Minds: Renewed.
CSI: A sure thing.
CSI: Miami: A sure thing.
CSI: NY: Could go either way.
Gary Unmarried: A safe bet.
Ghost Whisperer: A safe bet.
The Good Wife: Renewed.
How I Met Your Mother: Renewed
Medium: Could go either way
The Mentalist: A sure thing.
NCIS: A sure thing
NCIS: Los Angeles: Renewed.
New Adventures of Old Christine: Could go either way.
Numb3rs: A long shot.
Rules of Engagement: Could go either way.
Survivor: Renewed.
Three Rivers: Canceled.
Two and a Half Men: Renewed.
FOX
24: Officially canceled.
Brothers: Officially canceled.
American Dad: Renewed.
American Idol: A sure thing.
Bones: Renewed.
The Cleveland Show: Renewed.
Dollhouse: Canceled.
Family Guy: A sure thing.
Fringe: Renewed.
Glee: Renewed.
House: A sure thing.
Human Target: Could go either way.
Lie to Me: A safe bet.
Past Life: Canceled.
The Simpsons: A sure thing.
‘Til Death: Officially canceled.
NBC
30 Rock: Renewed.
The Biggest Loser: A sure thing.
Celebrity Apprentice: A safe bet.
Chuck: A safe bet.
Community: Renewed.
Friday Night Lights: Renewed for fifth and final season.
Heroes: Could go either way.
Law & Order: Renewed.
Law & Order: CI: Could go either way.
Law & Order: SVU: A sure thing.
Mercy: Could go either way.
The Office: Renewed.
Parenthood: Renewed.
Parks and Recreation: Renewed
Trauma: A long shot.
THE CW
90210: Renewed.
America’s Next Top Model: Renewed.
Gossip Girl: Renewed.
Life Unexpected: Could go either way.
Melrose Place: A long shot.
One Tree Hill: Could go either way.
Smallville: Renewed.
Supernatural: Renewed.
The Vampire Diaries: Renewed.
Cable Shows:
ABC Family
Greek: Renewed.
Make It or Break It: Renewed.
The Secret Life of the American Teenager: Renewed.
10 Things I Hate About You: Renewed for a second season to debut March 29.
AMC
Breaking Bad: Renewed for a third season to debut March 21.
Mad Men: Renewed.
FX
Archer: Renewed.
Damages: Could go either way.
It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia: Renewed through season 7.
Nip/Tuck: Canceled.
The League: Renewed.
Rescue Me: Renewed for a sixth and seventh season. Returns June 29th.
Sons of Anarchy: Renewed for a third season to debut in September.
HBO
Big Love: Renewed for a fifth season to debut in early 2011.
Bored to Death: Renewed.
Curb Your Enthusiasm: Renewed.
Eastbound & Down: Renewed.
Entourage: Renewed.
How to Make It in America: Renewed.
Hung: Renewed.
In Treatment: Renewed.
The Life & Times of Tim: Too soon to tell.
The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency: Could go either way.
True Blood: Renewed for a third season to debut in June.
Real Time With Bill Maher Renewed.
Lifetime
Army Wives: Renewed.
Drop Dead Diva: Renewed.
Sherri: Renewed.
Showtime
Californication: Renewed.
Dexter: Renewed.
Nurse Jackie: Renewed.
Secret Diary of a Call Girl: A safe bet. Currently airing season 3.
The Tudors: Fourth and final season to debut April 11.
United States of Tara: Renewed.
Weeds: Renewed.
Starz!
Crash: a long shot.
Party Down: Renewed for a second season to begin April 23.
Spartacus: Blood and Sand: Renewed.
Syfy
Caprica: Could go either way.
Eureka: Renewed.
Sanctuary: Renewed.
Stargate Universe: Renewed.
Warehouse 13: Renewed.
TBS
My Boys: Renewed.
TNT
The Closer: Renewed.
Dark Blue: Renewed.
HawthoRNe: Renewed.
Leverage: Renewed.
Men of a Certain Age: Renewed.
Saving Grace: Fourth and final season to debut March 29.
Southland: Could go either way.
USA
Burn Notice: Renewed for two seasons.
In Plain Sight: Renewed.
Law and Order: Criminal Intent: Renewed for a ninth season to debut March 30.
Psych: Renewed.
Royal Pains: Renewed.
White Collar: Renewed.
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