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ABC, NBC shuffle skeds
US networks have begun to reshuffle their mid-season schedules, as new shows and timetables reveal their popularity, or lack of it.
ABC, for example, has reduced its episode order for Rob Thomas-penned comedy Cupid from 10 to seven. Originally slated to debut on March 24, Cupid will now launch on March 31.
At NBC, the launch of the network's version of UK format Who Do You Think You Are? has been delayed indefinitely, as NBC has decided to up its episode order for spy series Chuck. That show will occupy the Monday 20.00 slot through to April 27, and on May 4 it will be replaced by the first episode in a new series of Deal or No Deal.
In other scheduling news, NBC has decided to give its new comedy series, Amy Poehler vehicle Parks and Recreation, a big push by sandwiching it between new episodes of The Office when it debuts on Thursday April 9, at 20.30.
The Office had originally been scheduled to finish its 29-episode run with a double bill on Mary 14, but due to the double around the Parks launch it will now go out with a single instalment. The change will leave 30 Rock an episode up, however, meaning that the satirical sitcom will fill the May 14 gap with its own finale.
Emily Brookes
5 Feb 2009
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