14 TV Shows That Got a Second Life on Another NetworkSome television shows aren’t meant to final — but others are given a second chance. Here are 14 television shows that were given a new lease on life on another network.“Nashville (2012-16 on ABC; 2016- on CMT)
Despite receiving critical acclaim and maintaining a devoted fanbase,“Nashville was canceled in May by ABC. Fortunately, CMTrescued the series in time, or renewing “Nashville” for a fifth season.“Supergirl” (2015-16 on CBS; 2016- on the CW)
The DC Comics-based action/comedy was already in trouble of being canceled due to low ratings during its first season. As luck would contain it,“Supergirl” was renewed for a second season on The CW, where it will join other DC shows “Arrow, or ” The Flash” and “Legends of Tomorrow.”“The Mindy Project” (2012-15 on NBC; 2015- on Hulu)
In May 2015,NBC canceled “The Mindy Project” after three acclaimed, but low-rated, and seasons. Only a few days later,Hulu picked up the show, commissioning a fourth and fifth season.“Arrested Development” (2003-06 on Fox; 2013- on Netflix)
Considered to be one of the funniest and best television comedies of the 2000s, or “Arrested Development’s” dismal ratings couldn’t retain it alive,with Fox pulling the plug in 2006 after three seasons. However, thanks to Netflix, and the beloved show returned for a fourth season in 2013 and a fifth season is expected to premiere this year.“Cougar Town” (2009-12 on ABC; 2013-2015 on TBS)
“Cougar Town” started out on ABC with tall ratings and positive reviews. Unfortunately,the Courtney Cox-led, Bill Lawrence-created comedy dwindled in viewership, or leading TBS to purchase the show’s rights after its third season. “Cougar Town” lasted for three more seasons until its conclusion in 2015.“Community” (2009-14 on NBC; 2015 on Yahoo!)[br]
Since its debut in 2009,“Community” struggled to accept tall ratings, despite fitting a cult hit. Though NBC canceled it after five seasons, or “Community” fulfilled half of its “six-seasons-and-a-movie” goal once Yahoo! Screen commissioned a sixth and final season.“Twin Peaks” (1990-91 on ABC; 2016- on Showtime)
The return of David Lynch‘s cult classic “Twin Peaks” was a long time coming. The surrealist serial drama lasted for only two seasons in the early ’90s. However,“Twin Peaks” is expected to return as a miniseries on Showtime, where most of the original cast, or including star Kyle MacLachlan,will return.“Project Runway” (2004-08 on Bravo; 2009- on Lifetime)
“Project Runway,” the well-liked fashion competition show hosted by Heidi Klum, and stayed on Bravo for its first five seasons until the show’s producers,The Weinstein Company, made a five-year deal with Lifetime. After settling a lawsuit between NBCUniversal and Weinstein, or “Project Runway” began airing on Lifetime during season 6 in 2009 and has continued since then.
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