List of uncancelled television shows
The following is a list of television programs which were either cancelled or ended and later brought back. This list does not include shows that are revivals or reimaginings of earlier shows, such as the many incarnations of Doctor Who.
Cancelled shows resurrected by original network
TV Show |
Network |
Initial Run |
Uncancellation Run |
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12 oz. Mouse |
[adult swim] |
2005 - 2006 |
2007 - Present |
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According to Jim |
ABC |
2001 - 2007 |
200? - ? |
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The Brak Show |
[adult swim] |
2000 - 2003 |
2007 - Present |
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Family Guy |
FOX |
1999 - 2002 |
2005 - Present |
Uncancellation History: In 2002, during the show's third season, FOX announced the show would not return for a fourth season. Fans launched an online campaign involving petitions and mass e-mails to bring the show back. This ultimately failed. Later attempts to have other networks, particularly UPN, resurrect the show failed as well. In 2003, Canadian-based TELETOON and American-based [adult swim] began showing reruns where the show gained massive popularity for its repeat airings. Coupled with successful DVD sales, FOX officially announced on March 26, 2004 the show would return in early 2005, a little over three years from its final episode. |
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Jericho |
CBS |
2006 - 2007 |
2008 - ? |
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Perfect Hair Forever |
[adult swim] |
2004 - 2005 |
2007 - Present |
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Yes, Dear |
CBS |
2000 - 2004 |
2005 - 2006 |
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Cancelled shows resurrected by new network
TV Show |
Original Network |
Initial Run |
New Network |
Uncancellation Run |
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7th Heaven |
The WB |
1996 - 2006 |
The CW |
2006 - 2007 |
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Baywatch |
NBC |
1989 - 1990 |
Syndication |
1991 - 2001 |
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Buffy the Vampire Slayer |
The WB |
1997 – 2001 |
UPN |
2001 – 2003 |
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Celebrity Deathmatch |
MTV |
1998 – 2002 |
MTV2 |
2006 – Present |
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Crank Yankers |
Comedy Central |
2002 – 2005 |
MTV2 |
2007 – Present |
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The Critic |
ABC |
1994 |
FOX |
1995 |
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Doug |
Nickelodeon |
1991 - 1994 |
ABC |
1996 - 1999 |
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Futurama |
FOX |
1999 – 2003 |
Comedy Central |
2008 - ? |
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Get Smart |
NBC |
1965 - 1969 |
CBS |
1969 - 1970 |
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JAG |
NBC |
1995 - 1996 |
CBS |
1997 - 2005 |
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Law & Order: Criminal Intent |
NBC |
2001 - 2007 |
USA |
2007 - Present |
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Mystery Science Theater 3000 |
Comedy Central |
1989 - 1996 |
Sci Fi |
1997 - 1999 |
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Passions |
NBC |
1999 - 2007 |
DirecTV |
2007 - Present |
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Sliders |
FOX |
1995 - 1997 |
Sci Fi |
1998 - 2000 |
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Stargate SG-1 |
Showtime |
1997 – 2002 |
Sci Fi |
2002 – 2007 |
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