Time for another Freshman Scorecard! If interested, check out last month's or the April scorecards from 2012 and 2011. As always, these are based on my opinions of best to worst chance for survival. By the time the May scorecard rolls around, we can add How to Live with Your Parents for the Rest of Your Life, Hannibal, and Ready for Love. We will also be oh so close to upfront season so we may have more renewals and cancellations.
ABC
Nashville - It continues to sink lower but I still think a renewal is coming its way with some critical acclaim and nothing else new clicking for ABC.
Malibu Country - It's strong season finale numbers might have been enough to put it over the edge as I think ABC wants to continue to reclaim Friday nights for comedy.
The Neighbors - The season finale aired this week and I could honestly see it go either way. I guess it depends on ABC's comedy development and whether they expand to two hours on Friday or open up comedy on another night.
Splash - It had a surprising debut but then a big second week fall. It could stand a chance to return as a filler if it stabilizes this week.
The Taste - Splash is a more likely renewal than The Taste and I don't think both are getting renewed.
Red Widow - No way this is coming back after it finishes its short midseason run.
Zero Hour/Last Resort/666 Park Avenue - Cancelled
CBS
Elementary - Renewed
Golden Boy - For awhile it looked like it might have potential on Tuesdays but the wheels fell off this week and the fact that it was not among CBS' many renewals probably seals its fate.
Vegas - It would have to surprise big time on Fridays starting this week to have any chance and that's not going to happen.
The Job/Partners/Made in Jersey - Cancelled
NBC
Chicago Fire - They're already talking about a psuedo spinoff for this show with Chicago police. That's as close to an official renewal as you can get. I'm actually kinda surprised it hasn't gotten an early renewal.
Revolution - It came back strong enough to easily warrant a renewal and with The Voice as a lead-in, I doubt things will turn ugly for this show. It's all but a sure thing renewal.
Go On - Things got real ugly during The Voice's absence but it had better numbers this week. It gets two weeks airing after The Office to end its season so we'll see how it does there. If it can do better than the lowly 1600 Penn, it might stand a chance. After all, no comedies on NBC are doing anything besides Parks and Recreation and The Office.
Guys with Kids - I almost lumped this in to the next category but it may get a reprieve if NBC goes in a multicam direction. It's very unlikely though.
The New Normal/1600 Penn/Deception/Take it All - None of these shows have officially been cancelled but they are the lowest of the low on a network that's struggling everywhere. None of them will be back.
Do No Harm/Animal Practice - Cancelled
FOX
The Following/The Mindy Project - Renewed
Ben and Kate/The Mob Doctor - Cancelled
ABC
Nashville - It continues to sink lower but I still think a renewal is coming its way with some critical acclaim and nothing else new clicking for ABC.
Malibu Country - It's strong season finale numbers might have been enough to put it over the edge as I think ABC wants to continue to reclaim Friday nights for comedy.
The Neighbors - The season finale aired this week and I could honestly see it go either way. I guess it depends on ABC's comedy development and whether they expand to two hours on Friday or open up comedy on another night.
Splash - It had a surprising debut but then a big second week fall. It could stand a chance to return as a filler if it stabilizes this week.
The Taste - Splash is a more likely renewal than The Taste and I don't think both are getting renewed.
Red Widow - No way this is coming back after it finishes its short midseason run.
Zero Hour/Last Resort/666 Park Avenue - Cancelled
CBS
Elementary - Renewed
Golden Boy - For awhile it looked like it might have potential on Tuesdays but the wheels fell off this week and the fact that it was not among CBS' many renewals probably seals its fate.
Vegas - It would have to surprise big time on Fridays starting this week to have any chance and that's not going to happen.
The Job/Partners/Made in Jersey - Cancelled
NBC
Chicago Fire - They're already talking about a psuedo spinoff for this show with Chicago police. That's as close to an official renewal as you can get. I'm actually kinda surprised it hasn't gotten an early renewal.
Revolution - It came back strong enough to easily warrant a renewal and with The Voice as a lead-in, I doubt things will turn ugly for this show. It's all but a sure thing renewal.
Go On - Things got real ugly during The Voice's absence but it had better numbers this week. It gets two weeks airing after The Office to end its season so we'll see how it does there. If it can do better than the lowly 1600 Penn, it might stand a chance. After all, no comedies on NBC are doing anything besides Parks and Recreation and The Office.
Guys with Kids - I almost lumped this in to the next category but it may get a reprieve if NBC goes in a multicam direction. It's very unlikely though.
The New Normal/1600 Penn/Deception/Take it All - None of these shows have officially been cancelled but they are the lowest of the low on a network that's struggling everywhere. None of them will be back.
Do No Harm/Animal Practice - Cancelled
FOX
The Following/The Mindy Project - Renewed
Ben and Kate/The Mob Doctor - Cancelled
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