Probably not, and that's the problem, Grushow said. Despite the slow start, Fox executives liked the show and ordered nine extra episodes to complete a full, 22-episode season. And it never caught on,'' he said. After the current season ends, it could be back as a show, but more likely as a TV movie. There is good news, however.
Shows can get a second chance.
Programs on the mini-networks, The WB and UPN, can survive with lower ratings. Since those networks target youthful niches rather than a broad audience, they can experiment with sluggish but promising shows. The extra time helps some shows find an audience. Now it's our highest-rated show,'' said Jordan Levin, The WB's executive vice president of programming. The mini-networks can be a haven.