RENEWAL ALERT: Bob's Burgers

For only the second time so far this season, a freshman show has earned a renewal. The modestly-rated FOX animated sitcom Bob's Burgers has been picked up for a second season. The newest addition to FOX's Animation Domination lineup had a great debut but fell quickly and settled into relatively low ratings. Through nine episodes, it has averaged 5.2 million viewers and a 2.5 in the demo, but even those numbers are inflated by it's 9.4 million/4.5 demo debut. It's also unclear where Bob's Burgers will air but it's only a 13 episode pickup so maybe it won't air until spring after football. There's also speculation that FOX may expand its animated sitcoms to other nights with more in development.

Bob's Burgers joins a long list of FOX shows already renewed: The Simpsons, Family Guy, The Cleveland Show, Glee, Raising Hope, Fringe, and Hell's Kitchen. Couple that with guaranteed slots on the fall schedule for X-Factor and Terra Nova and FOX's schedule is filling up fast. Sure to be renewed also are American Idol (for January), House, Bones, Cops, and America's Most Wanted. Kitchen Nightmares and Million Dollar Money Drop are also likely to return in some capacity. On the bubble (but not looking good) is Lie to Me, Human Target, and The Chicago Code. Traffic Light will definitely get cancelled and it's too soon to tell with new sitcom Breaking In.

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EPISODE GUIDES: Rhoda Season Five

On Thursdays, I go through classic series with a critical look at each season. Today I am looking at Season Five (the final season) of Rhoda ! RHODA: SEASON FIVE 1978 13 episodes Rhoda' s final season was a truncated one as the show was cancelled in December 1978 after only 13 episodes had been produced (and only nine had aired). This feels like a continuation from season four in many ways except with the ill-advised split between Ida and Martin (more on that below). While Rhoda has an occasional good moment and even a couple decent episodes, it is a show that seems so wildly different from season one and not in a good way. Rhoda could never figure out what it fully wanted to be and only made it four and a half seasons as a result. Starring Valerie Harper as Rhoda Morgenstern (13 episodes) Julie Kavner as Brenda Morgenstern (13 episodes) Ray Buktenica as Benny Goodwin (11 episodes) Kenneth McMillan as Jack Doyle (9 episodes) Nancy Wa...

SCHEDULES OF THE PAST: 1995-1996 Thursdays

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DECADE IN REVIEW: The Best Comedies of the 2010s

During the month of December, I will be looking back at the decade that was the 2010s on TV. I will be sharing my favorite sitcoms, dramas, the best episodes, the best performances and the worst shows of the decade. To be eligible for this list, a show had to air the majority of its episodes in the 2010s. However, for the rankings and determination, all episodes were taken into account, including ones that may have aired before 2010. I will also preface that there are comedies that have aired this decade that I haven't watched yet so this is the best of what I have watched. To be fair, that preface is more true for dramas. There's not a ton of unwatched comedies sitting in my Netflix or Amazon watchlist. So here are my Top 10 comedies of the 2010s! Close Calls: Master of None (Netflix) - An inconsistent but occasionally fascinating commentary on many life issues done so with innovative storytelling. The Good Place (NBC) - A show that aims high with a fascinating premis...

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