2001/02 – Friends was #1 on NBC Thursday.
Note: Any BOLD shows were cancelled in 2001 season; The X Files was cancelled
in the tenth season.
Anniversary:
The Real World celebrated ten years on MTV. It went back to New York City for the tenth anniversary. The first season was
in New York City.
America’s Most Wanted celebrated fifteen years on FOX.
48 Hours celebrated fifteen years on CBS.
20/20 celebrated twenty-five years in ABC.
Biggest New Hit: Leap Of Faith was #9 on NBC Thursday, tied with Will & Grace. Here’s a theory – Having
a top 10 hit DOES NOT mean you have a top 10 hit. Leap Of Faith didn’t receive a second season. Chicken Soap was a big
time flop in 1989; it was #13. Even that show didn’t last a season. All together now, “Having a top 10 hit DOES
NOT mean you have a top 10 hit.” Case closed.
British Ties:
American Idol was based on Pop Idol; Simon Cowell was the judge too. Will Young won the first Pop Idol.
As If was based on Channel 4 series with Emily Corrie reprised her role in the states.
Dog Eat Dog was based on Dog Eat Dog; Ulrika Jonsonn was the BBC host. It lasted from 2001–2003.
My Guide To Becoming A Rock Star was based on The Young People's Guide To Becoming A Rock Star, a Channel 4 series.
Never Mind The Buzzcocks was based on the hugely popular BBC Two series.
Movies 2 TV: The Dead Zone was based on the 1983 Christopher Walken movie. UPN passed on the pilot; USA Network picked
up the series.
Name Change:
WWF Smackdown to WWE Smackdown in May 2002 – WWF changed their company name to WWE to avoid any more conflict with
WWF, World Wildlife Fund, who had the WWF name longer than WWE. World Wrestling Federation became World Wresting Entertainment.
Please get the “F” out!
Wednesday 9:30 (8:30 Central) was pulled after two weeks. It returned as My Adventures In Television in May 2002.
The Return:
Primetime Live returned as Primetime Thursday after 20/20 went back to one night on Fridays. Thou, 20/20 Downtown continued
as a separated series for one more year.
John Schneider returned in Smallville after a three-year absence. He was previously on Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman. He was
well known as Bo Duke on The Dukes Of Hazzard.
Courtney Thorne-Smith returned in According To Jim after a one-year absence. She was previously on Melrose Place &
Alley McBeal in the 1990’s.
Gil Bellows returned in The Agency after a one-year absence. He was previously on Alley McBeal in the late 1990’s.
Jerry O’Connell returned in Crossing Jordan after a three-year absence. He was previously on Sliders.
Jason Alexander returned in a failed series, Bob Patterson, after a three-year absence. He was previously on Seinfeld.
Cartoon Network revived Dexter's Laboratory for two more seasons. It last aired in 1996–1998.
All That returned to Nickelodeon with new cast members; the series skipped the 2000 season for a complete overhaul. Since
they took a year off, it will begin at season one again. All That begins their seventh season.
Simultaneous: Jerry Orbach was in Law & Order and Encounters With The Unexplained.
Switch Network:
Buffy, The Vampire Slayer went from WB to UPN.
Making The Band went from ABC to MTV for the last season.
The Outer Limits went from Showtime to Sci-Fi Channel.
Roswell went from WB to UPN.
CBS pulled Wolf Lake off the schedule for low ratings in October 2001; UPN started to show it in April 2002.
Tidbits:
24 do 24 hours in a day nonstop. It is the most action packed end of the seat show that you can’t turn around for
a minute. For Jack Bauer, every minute counts. He won’t take a restroom break and a snack break for neon second. From
terrorist attacks to the assassination of a former president, Jack can’t stop till he saves the day…again and
again and again…
Enterprise is the first Star Trek series without Star Trek in the title and has a theme song too.
Emeril was Emeril Lagasse’s first sitcom. Man, Emeril better stick to what he does best – cooking. Kick it
up a notch! Bam!
Reba was Reba McEntire’s first sitcom. Unlike Emeril, Reba was a pretty good actress; she fits just right at home.
Crossing Over With John Edwards originally started in July 2001 on Sci Fi Channel.
Mark Burnett produced Combat Missions. One of the Survivor contestants, Rudy Boesch, was the base commander on the series.
Rudy was in the third place on Survivor in 2000.
Judge Marilyn Milian replaced Judge Jerry Sheindlin on The People's Court.
MTV showed two editions of The Real World in New York City and Chicago this season. Therefore, it will no longer be in
the seasons. Starting with the Chicago edition, it will be under REALITY!
2001/02 Fall Season
One Season (2001/02)
According To Jim – 2001–present, ABC, comedy, James Belushi, Courtney Thorne-Smith
The Agency – 2001–2003, CBS, foreign intrigue, Gil Bellows, Beau Bridges
Alias – 2001–2006, ABC, espionage, Jennifer Garner, Victor Garber
Crossing Jordan – 2002–present, NBC, police drama, Jill Hennessy, Jerry O’Connell, Miguel Ferrer
Bernie Mac – 2001–2006, FOX, comedy, Bernie Mac
Enterprise – 2001–2005, UPN, sci-fi, Scott Bakula
Gilmore Girls – 2000–2006, WB; 2006–present, CW, drama, Lauren Graham, Alexis Bledel
The Guardian – 2001–2003, CBS, legal drama, Simon Baker, Dabney Coleman
Law & Order: Criminal Intent – 2001–present, NBC, police drama, Chris Noth, Vincent D'Onofrio
Off Centre – 2001–October 2002, WB, comedy, Sean Maguire
One On One – 2001–2006, UPN, comedy, Flex Alexander
Reba – 2001–2006, WB; 2006–present, CW comedy, Reba McEntire
Scrubs – 2001–present, NBC, comedy, Zach Braff, Sarah Chalke, Donald Faison
Smallville – 2001–2006, WB; 2006–present, CW, adventure, Tom Welling, Kristin Kreuk, Michael Rosenbaum
Cancelled TV Series
Bob Patterson – ABC, comedy, 5 episodes, Jason Alexander
The Education Of Max Bickford – CBS, drama, Richard Dreyfuss
Emeril – NBC, comedy, Emeril Lagasse
Citizen Baines – CBS, drama, 6 episodes, James Cromwell
Danny – CBS, comedy, 2 episodes, the first casualty, Daniel Stern
The Ellen Show – CBS, comedy, Ellen DeGeneres
Elimidate Deluxe – WB, dating, 2 episodes
Inside Schwartz – NBC, comedy, Breckin Meyer
Love Cruise: The Maiden Voyage – FOX, reality, Justin Gunn
Maybe It’s Me – WB, comedy, Fred Willard, Julie Sweeney
Men, Women & Dogs – WB, comedy, Bill Bellamy
Pasadena – FOX, soap, 4 episodes, Dana Delany, Mark Valley
Philly – ABC, legal drama, Kim Delaney
Raising Dad – WB, comedy, Bob Saget
Ripley’s Believe It Or Not – WB, variety/drama, Dean Cain
Thieves – ABC, adventure, John Stamos
The Tick – FOX, fantasy, Patrick Warburton
UC: Undercover – NBC, police drama, Jon Seda, Oded Fehr
Undeclared – FOX, school drama, Jay Baruchel
Wolf Lake – CBS/UPN, supernatural drama, Lou Diamond Phillips
14 out of 34 new series SURVIVED for 2002/03
ABC – 2/5, According
To Jim & Alias
CBS – 2/7, The Agency & The Guardian
FOX – 1/5, Bernie
Mac
NBC – 3/5, Crossing Jordan, Law & Order: Criminal Intent &
Scrubs
UPN – 2/3, Enterprise & One On One
WB – 4/9, Gilmore Girls, Off Centre, Reba & Smallville
Mid season shows
American Idol – June 2002–present, FOX, talent, LIVE, Ryan Seacrest, Brian Dunkleman
Andy Richter Controls The Universe – March 2002–2003, FOX, comedy, Andy Richter
Crime & Punishment – June 2002–2004, NBC, legal documentary
Dog Eat Dog – June 2002–2003, NBC, game, Brooke Burns
George Lopez – March 2002–present, ABC, comedy, George Lopez
Meet My Folks – July/August 2002, romance/reality
Jamie Kennedy Experiment – January 2002–2004, WB, comedy, Jamie Kennedy
The Pulse – July 2002–2003, FOX, newsmagazine, Geraldo Rivera, Bill O'Reilly
30 Seconds To Fame – July 2002–2003, FOX, talent, Craig J. Jackson
24 – November 2001–present, FOX, espionage, Kiefer Sutherland
Watching Ellie – February 2002–2003, NBC, comedy, Julia Louis–Dreyfus
Cancelled Mid Season Shows
AFP: American Fighter Pilot – CBS, military documentary, 2 episodes, Lt. Todd Giggy
The American Embassy – FOX, political drama, 4 episodes, David Cubitt
As If – UPN, drama, 2 episodes, Robin Dunne
Baby Bob – CBS, comedy, Adam Arkin, Joely Fisher
Breaking News – Bravo, newspaper drama, Clancy Brown
The Chair – ABC, quiz, John McEnroe
The Chamber – FOX, quiz, 3 episodes, Rick Swartz
Combat Missions – USA, competition, Rudy Boesch
The Court – ABC, legal drama, Sally Field, Diahann Carroll
First Monday – CBS, legal drama, James Garner, Linda Purl, Liz Torres
Glory Days – WB, soap, Eddie Cahill
Greg The Bunny – FOX, comedy, Dan Milano, Seth Green
Houston Medial – ABC, medical documentary, 6 episodes
ICU: Arkansas Children's Hospital – ABC, documentary, 4 episodes, Elizabeth Vargas
Imagine That – NBC, comedy, 2 episodes, Hank Azaria, Katey Sagal
Invasion Of The Hidden Cameras – FOX, humor, Doug Stanhope
Leap Of Faith – NBC, comedy, Regina King, Tim Meadows
Looking For Love: Bachelorettes In Alaska – FOX, romance/reality, 6 episodes, Steve Santagati
Meet The Marks – FOX, comedy/audience participation, 3 episodes, Joe O'Connor
My Guide To Becoming A Rock Star – WB, comedy, 5 episodes, Michael Des Barres
Night Visions – FOX, supernatural anthology, Henry Rollins
No Boundaries – WB, adventure/reality, 4 episodes, Troy Hartman
The Random Years – UPN, comedy, 3 episodes, Sean Murray
The Rerun Show – NBC, comedy anthology, 7 episodes, Candy Ford
State V. – ABC, legal documentary, 5 episodes, Cynthia McFadden
That '80s Show – FOX, comedy, 13 episodes, Geoff Pierson
The Tick – FOX, fantasy, 8 episodes, Patrick Warburton
Wednesday 9:30 (8:30 Central) – ABC, comedy, 5 episodes, Ed Begley, Jr., John Gleese
Widows – ABC, drama, 4 episodes, Brooke Shields
Cable
All That – December 2001–2005, Nickelodeon, comedy/variety
Butt Ugly Martians – Nickelodeon, cartoon, Charlie Schlatter
The Chronicle – Sci Fi, sci fi, Rena Sofer
The Conspiracy Zone – TNN, discussion, Kevin Nealon
The Dead Zone – June 2002–present, USA, drama, Anthony Michael Hall
Dexter's Laboratory – 2001–2003, Cartoon, cartoon, Christine Cavanaugh
Dismissed – MTV, dating
Ed McMahon's Next Big Star – PAX, talent, Ed McMahon
Late World With Zack – VH1, talk/variety, Zack Galifianakis
Let's Bowl – Comedy Central, comedy, Steve Sedahl
Lifegame – TNN, comedy/variety, 6 episodes, Brian Lohmann
Making The Band – January–March 2002, MTV, rock documentary
The Osbournes – March–May 2002, MTV, reality
Never Mind The Buzzcocks – VH1, quiz, 5 episodes, Marc Maron
The Nick Cannon Show – January 2002–2003, Nickelodeon, comedy, Nick Cannon
Now What – MTV, comedy, Adam Brody
The Ponderosa – PAX, western, Daniel Hugh Kelly
Pop Across America – TNN, comedy/variety, Steve Marmel
The Proud Family – 2001–2004, Disney, cartoon, Soleil Moon Frye
Russian Roulette – June 2002–2003, GSN, game, Mark L. Walberg
Samuri Jack – 2001–2004, Cartoon, cartoon, Phil LaMarr
The Shield – March 2002–present, FX, crime drama, Michael Chiklis
Smush – USA, quiz, Ken Ober
Strange Frequency – VH1, horror anthology, Roger Daltrey
The Sweet Spot – Comedy Central, comedy, 5 episodes, Bill Murray
Witchblade – TNT, adventure, Yancy Butler
Women Docs – Lifetime, documentary, Carolyn McCormick
Worst Case Scenario – TBS, documentary, Mike Rowe
Syndication
The Bravest – syndication, documentary
Crossing Over With John Edwards – 2001–2004, syndication, psychic, John Edwwards
ElimaDATE – 2001–2006, syndication, dating
EX–Treme Dating – July 2002–2004, syndication, dating, Jillian Barberie
The 5th Wheel – 2001–2004, syndication, dating, Aisha Tyler
Mutant X – 2001–2004, syndication, sci fi, Victor Webster, Forbes March
Rendez–View – syndication, dating, Greg Poops
Shipmates – 2001–2003, syndication, dating, Chris Hardwick
Tracker – syndication, sci fi, Adrian Paul
Late Night
Last Call With Carson Daly – January 2002–present, NBC, talk, Carson Daly
Reality TV
The Amazing Race – September–December 2001, CBS, reality/adventure, Phil Keoghan
The Amazing Race 2 – March–May 2002, CBS, reality/adventure
The Bachelor – March–April 2002, ABC, romance reality
Big Brother 3 – July–September 2002, CBS, reality/competition
Lost – NBC, adventure/reality, Al Trautwig
The Mole 2: The Next Betrayal – September–October 2001, May–August 2002, ABC, adventure/game
Popstars 2 – October 2001–January 2002, WB, talent/music
The Real World: Chicago – 1992–present, MTV, reality
Survivor: Africa – October 2001–January 2002, CBS, adventure/competition
Survivor: Marquesas – February–May 2002 CBS, adventure/competition
Temptation Island 2 – November 2001–February 2002, FOX, dating/reality
Under One Roof – UPN, reality/competition, 3 episodes, Rob Nelson
Two Seasons (2000/01)
America’s Funniest Home Videos – July 2001–present, ABC, comedy
Andromeda – 2000–2005, syndication, sci-fi
Boston Public – 2000–2004, FOX, school drama
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation – 2000–present, CBS, crime drama
Dark Angel – 2000–2002, FOX, sci-fi
The District – 2000–2004, CBS, police drama
The Division – January 2001–2004, Lifetime, crime drama
Doc – March 2001–2004, PAX, medical drama
Ed – 2000–2003, NBC, comedy/drama
Encounters With The Unexplained – 2000–2002, PAX, documentary
Even Stevens – 2000–2003, Disney, comedy
Fear – February 2001–2002, MTV, game
Fear Factor – June 2001–present, NBC, reality
Girlfriends – 2000–2006, UPN; 2006 – present, CW
Grounded For Life – January 2001–2002, FOX; February 2003–2005, WB, comedy
The Invisible Man – 2000–2002, Sci Fi, sci fi
The Job – March 2001–2002, ABC, comedy
Late Friday – January 2001–2002, NBC, comedy variety
Maximum Exposure – 2000–2002, syndication, adventure/reality
My Wife And Kids – March 2001–2005, ABC, comedy
Mysterious Ways – 2000–2002, PAX, supernatural
Nero Wolfe – April 2001–2002, A&E, detective drama
Nikki – 2000–2002, WB, comedy
100 Centre Street – January 2001–2002, A&E, legal drama
Pelswick – 2000–2002, Nickelodeon, cartoon
Primetime Glick – June 2000–2003, Comedy Central, comedy
Primetime Thursday – 2000–2004, ABC, newsmagazine
Queer As Folk – 2000–2005, Showtime, drama
Sheena – 2000–2001, syndication, adventure
Sheep In The Big City – 2000–2002, Cartoon, cartoon
Six Feet Under – June 2001–2005, HBO, comedy/drama
The Source: All Access – 2000–2002, syndication, music magazine
Special Unit 2 – April 2001–2002, UPN, sci-fi/police drama
Spy TV – June 2001–2002, NBC, comedy
State Of Grace – June 2001–2002, Fox Family, drama
Street Smarts – 2000–2005, syndication, quiz
Strong Medicine – 2000–2006, Lifetime, medical drama
Taina – January 2001–2002, Nickelodeon, comedy
That’s Life – 2000–2002, CBS, comedy
Three Sisters – January 2001–2002, NBC, comedy
Trading Spaces – 2000–present, TLC, instructional
The Wayne Brady Show – August 2001–2002, ABC, comedy
The Weakest Link – April 2001–2002, NBC, game
What About Joan? – March–October 2001, ABC, comedy
Yes, Dear – 2000–2006, CBS, comedy
Three Seasons (1999/2000)
The Amanda Show – 1999–2002, Nickelodeon, comedy/variety
Angel – 1999–2004, WB, supernatural drama
The Beastmaster – 1999–2002, syndication, adventure
Beyond Chance – 1999–2002, Lifetime, documentary
Blind Date – 1999–2006, syndication, dating
Courage The Cowardly Dog – 1999–2002, Cartoon, cartoon
Family Feud – 1999–present, syndication, quiz
Family Law – 1999–2003, CBS, legal drama
Farscape – March 1999–2003, Sci Fi, sci fi
Judging Amy – 1999–2005, CBS, legal drama
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit – 1999–present, NBC, police drama
The Lost World – 1999–2002, syndication, adventure
Malcolm In The Middle – January 2000–2006, FOX, comedy
The Man Show – 1999–2005, Comedy Central, discussion/comedy
Once And Again – 1999–2002, ABC, drama
The Parkers – 1999–2004, UPN, comedy
Popular – 1999–2002, WB, school drama
Relic Hunter – 1999–2002, syndication, adventure
Roswell – 1999–2001, WB; 2001/02, UPN, sci-fi
S.O.S. In America – 1999–2002, syndication, informational
Son Of The Beach – March 2000–2002, FX, comedy
Third Watch – 1999–2005, NBC, drama
Titus – March 2000–2002, FOX, comedy
WWF Smackdown – 1999–2006, UPN; 2006–present, CW, wrestling
The West Wing – 1999–2006, NBC, political drama
Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? – January 2000–2002, ABC, quiz
Four Seasons (1998/99)
Any Day Now – 1998–2002, Lifetime, drama
Becker – November 1998–2004, CBS, comedy
Change Of Heart – 1998–2003, syndicated, dating
Charmed – 1998–2006, WB, fantasy
Family Guy – April 1999–2002, FOX, cartoon
Felicity – 1998–2002, WB, drama
Futurama – March 1999–2003, FOX, cartoon
The King Of Queen – 1998–present, CBS, comedy
The Hughleys – 1998–2000, ABC; 2000–2002, UPN, comedy
The PJs – January 1999–2000, FOX; 2000–2002, WB, cartoon
Providence – January 1999–December 2002, NBC, serial drama
Sex And The City – 1998–2004, HBO, comedy
60 Minutes II – January 1999–2005, CBS, newsmagazine
That 70’s Show – 1998–2006, FOX, comedy
V.I.P. – 1998–2002, syndication, adventure
The Wild Thornberrys – 1998–2003, Nickelodeon, cartoon
Will & Grace – 1998–2006, NBC, comedy
Five Seasons (1997/98)
Behind The Music – 1997–2003, VH1, documentary
Candid Camera – February 1998–2000, CBS; Jan 2001–2004, PAX, humor
Celebrity Deathmatch – May 1998–2002, MTV, puppets
Dawson’s Creek – January 1998–2003, WB, drama
Dharma & Greg – 1997–2002, ABC, comedy
Earth: Final Conflict – 1997–2002, syndication, sci-fi
For Your Love – March/May 1998, NBC; 1998–2002, WB, comedy
The People's Court – 1997–present, syndication, courtroom
South Park – 1997–present, Comedy Central, cartoon
Stargate SG–1 – 1997–2002, Showtime; 2002–2007, Sci Fi, sci fi
Whose Line Is It Anyway? – Summer of 1998–2004, ABC, comedy/quiz
Win Ben Stein's Money – 1997–2003, Comedy Central, quiz
Six Seasons (1996/97)
Access Hollywood – 1996–present, syndication, magazine
Buffy, The Vampire Slayer – March 1997–2001, WB; 2001–2003, UPN, supernatural
Everybody Loves Raymond – 1996–2005, CBS, comedy
Just Shoot Me – March 1997–2003, NBC, comedy
The Practice – March 1997–2004, ABC, legal drama
Sabrina, the Teenage Witch – 1996–2000, ABC; 2000–2003, WB, comedy
7th Heaven – 1996–2006, WB; 2006–present, CW, drama
Spin City – 1996–2002, ABC, comedy
The Steve Harvey Show – 1996–2002, WB, comedy
Seven Seasons (1995/96)
The Daily Show – July 1996–present, Comedy Central, comedy
The Drew Carey Show – 1995–2004, ABC, comedy
JAG – 1995/96, NBC; 1996–2005, CBS, legal drama
King Of The Hill – January 1996–present, FOX, cartoon
Mad TV – 1995–present, FOX, comedy
The Outer Limits – 1995–2001, Showtime; 2001/02, Sci-Fi Channel, sci-fi
Eight Seasons (1994/95)
ER – 1994–present, NBC, medical drama
Entertainers With Byron Allen – 1994–present, syndication, celebrity talk
Extra – 1994–present, syndication, news/gossip
Friends – 1994–2004, NBC, comedy
The Late Late Show With Craig Killborn – March 1999–2004, CBS, talk
Touched by an Angel – 1994–2003, CBS, fantasy
Nine Seasons (1993/94)
Frasier – 1993–2004, NBC, comedy
Late Show With David Letterman – 1993–present, CBS, talk
NYPD Blue – 1993–2005, ABC, crime drama
Politically Incorrect – January 1997–2002, ABC, comedy/talk
The X Files – 1993–2002, FOX, fantasy drama
Ten Seasons (1992/93)
The Real World: Back To New York – 1992–present, MTV, reality
Eleven Seasons (1991/92)
Dateline NBC – March 1992–present, NBC, newsmagazine
Talk Soap – December 1991–2002, E!, comedy
Twelve Seasons (1990/91)
Law & Order – 1990–present, NBC, crime drama
Thirteen Seasons (1989/90)
The Simpsons – Dec 1989–present, FOX, cartoon
Supermarket Sweep – April 1999–2003, PAX, quiz
Fourteen Seasons (1988/89)
COPS – March 1989–present, FOX, police reality
Inside Edition – January 1989–present, syndication, newsmagazine
Fifteen Seasons (1987/88)
America’s Most Wanted – April 1988–present, FOX, public service
48 Hours – Jan 1988–present, CBS, newsmagazine
Sixteen Seasons (1986/87)
Ebert & Roeper – 2000–present, syndication, commentary
Eighteen Seasons (1984/85)
The George Michael Sports Machine – 1991–present, syndication, sports highlights
Jeopardy – 1984–present, syndication, game
Larry King Live – June 1985–present, CNN, discussion
Nineteen Seasons (1983/84)
Wheel Of Fortune – 1983–present, syndication, game
Twenty-one Seasons (1981/82)
Entertainment Tonight – 1981–present, Syndication, news/gossip
Late Night With Conan O'Brien – 1993–2009, NBC, talk
Twenty-five Seasons (1977/78)
20/20 – June 1978–present, ABC, newsmagazine
Twenty-seven Seasons (1975/76)
Saturday Night Live – 1975–present, NBC, variety
Thirty-two Seasons (1970/71)
Monday Night Football – 1970–2006, ABC, sports
Thirty-four Seasons (1968/69)
60 Minutes – 1968–present, CBS, newsmagazine
Forty eight Seasons (1954/55)
The Tonight Show With Jay Leno – May 1992–2009, NBC, talk/variety
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