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2008-2009 Upfronts Day 2, Part 2: CW Fall Schedule
The third network upfront is out, covering CW’s fall schedule. Here are my thoughts and what I anticipate I will be covering in one degree or another next season. The following is the schedule released by the network on 13 May 2008:
Following is The CW's 2008-2009 prime-time schedule (new show in bold).
Monday
8-9 pm Gossip Girl
9-10 pm One Tree Hill
Tuesday
8-9 pm 90210
9-10 pm Surviving the Filthy Rich
Wednesday
8-9 pm America's Next Top Model
9-10 pm Stylista
Thursday
8-9 pm Smallville
9-10 pm Supernatural
Friday
8-8:30 pm Everybody Hates Chris
8:30–9 pm The Game
9-10 pm America's Next Top Model
Monday
None of this interests me, regardless of how many oversexed young women they toss at the screen.
Tuesday
Pretty much the same as Monday night, to be honest.
Wednesday
An entire night of reality TV that more or less matches Monday and Tuesday. Whatever.
Thursday
Obviously, “Smallville” and “Supernatural” will retain their stranglehold on the night, especially since this will probably be the last season for both shows, realistically speaking. (Though I said the exact same thing last season, and I may end up dropping “Smallville”.)
Friday
Absolutely nothing of interest.
So 4 shows will be reviewed out of the current list: “Heroes”, “Pushing Daisies”, “Smallville”, and “Supernatural”. Compared to the previous season, that’s a net loss of -3…which means CW brings nothing new to the table. With only two networks left, the fall is shaping up rather nicely.
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May 13, 2008 7:47 PM
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Actually Supernatural story plan arc is 5 seasons. So we're hoping that they get Season 5 and they manage to finish telling their story
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May 13, 2008 8:04 PM
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I'll watch Supernatural, and hope it gets the 5th season Kripke wants. I think he wants it done after the 5th season anyway.
I'm actually encouraged. If the CW survives that lousy lineup for one more year, maybe SN will have a shot at season 5. After SN is done, there won't be anything left for me to watch on the CW, at least if they keep scheduling lousy "reality" shows.
I don't watch "Everybody Hates Chris", but I'm glad it got another season. I've heard good things about it, I'm just not into sitcoms.
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May 13, 2008 10:41 PM
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Laceym:
Yes, I'm well aware of the 5-year plan.
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May 13, 2008 11:07 PM
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I might check out 90210 just out of curiosity. But I'm psyched about Everybody Hates Chris moving to Fridays! Now I can actually watch it! It's a great show--worth checking out and can be watched with your entire family.
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May 14, 2008 8:00 AM
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