Glad about SVU and PR and Community. Trauma is a terrible show. But I guess NBC has to fill up the rest of this TV season. I doubt anyting other than SVU will be around next season unless the comedies pick up some momentum

Glad about SVU and PR and Community. Trauma is a terrible show. But I guess NBC has to fill up the rest of this TV season. I doubt anyting other than SVU will be around next season unless the comedies pick up some momentum

Glad about SVU and PR and Community. Trauma is a terrible show. But I guess NBC has to fill up the rest of this TV season. I doubt anyting other than SVU will be around next season unless the comedies pick up some momentum

NBC should have ordered more episodes of Heroes to give it a proper finale in case it gets canceled.

NBC should have ordered more episodes of Heroes to give it a proper finale in case it gets canceled.

Is that any indication NBC is moving Trauma to a 10pm slot (where you expect such show to be at)?

Is that any indication NBC is moving Trauma to a 10pm slot (where you expect such show to be at)?

Is that any indication NBC is moving Trauma to a 10pm slot (where you expect such show to be at)?

Community is awesome.

Community is awesome.

Community is awesome.

what about Mercy? any word on what is happening with that show? I actually think it is a really good show!

what about Mercy? any word on what is happening with that show? I actually think it is a really good show!

Marcos, unless I missed something, no. NBC already announced its post Leno schedule and Trauma wasn’t at 10pm. But pushing the stuff they pushed to 10pm was bound to create some holes elsewhere in the schedule.

Marcos, unless I missed something, no. NBC already announced its post Leno schedule and Trauma wasn’t at 10pm. But pushing the stuff they pushed to 10pm was bound to create some holes elsewhere in the schedule.

what about Mercy? any word on what is happening with that show? I actually think it is a really good show!

Marcos, unless I missed something, no. NBC already announced its post Leno schedule and Trauma wasn’t at 10pm. But pushing the stuff they pushed to 10pm was bound to create some holes elsewhere in the schedule.

Ha ha ha ha ha! Trauma is so sucktastic, it should have been dead and gone months ago. NBC must just want to keep me amused.

Ha ha ha ha ha! Trauma is so sucktastic, it should have been dead and gone months ago. NBC must just want to keep me amused.

Joe I actually like the show but think it suffers from uncharismatic unrootable characters. I think if they recast or rid the show of a couple of them, it could be a really decent show. Not on the caliber of an ER but then what is.

Joe I actually like the show but think it suffers from uncharismatic unrootable characters. I think if they recast or rid the show of a couple of them, it could be a really decent show. Not on the caliber of an ER but then what is.

Ha ha ha ha ha! Trauma is so sucktastic, it should have been dead and gone months ago. NBC must just want to keep me amused.

Joe I actually like the show but think it suffers from uncharismatic unrootable characters. I think if they recast or rid the show of a couple of them, it could be a really decent show. Not on the caliber of an ER but then what is.

Joe, Mercy already got its back nine pick up to get to 22 episodes for this season. I haven’t heard anything about additional episodes beyond that.

Joe, Mercy already got its back nine pick up to get to 22 episodes for this season. I haven’t heard anything about additional episodes beyond that.

Why does Community have more episodes than Parks??

Why does Community have more episodes than Parks??

Joe, Mercy already got its back nine pick up to get to 22 episodes for this season. I haven’t heard anything about additional episodes beyond that.

Why does Community have more episodes than Parks??

Great news for P&R, Community. Trauma seems like quite an expensive show, doesn’t it? And it keeps getting additional episodes instead of a cancellation notice. Strange.

Great news for P&R, Community. Trauma seems like quite an expensive show, doesn’t it? And it keeps getting additional episodes instead of a cancellation notice. Strange.

Great news for P&R, Community. Trauma seems like quite an expensive show, doesn’t it? And it keeps getting additional episodes instead of a cancellation notice. Strange.

YES TRAUMA! HUGE NEWS! Glad to hear it. Back in the fall I started watching Trauma and ignored Mercy, then when NBC started paying attention to the latter I had to check it out for myself. Frankly this move surprises me, as Mercy surely has more potential.

YES TRAUMA! HUGE NEWS! Glad to hear it. Back in the fall I started watching Trauma and ignored Mercy, then when NBC started paying attention to the latter I had to check it out for myself. Frankly this move surprises me, as Mercy surely has more potential.

YES TRAUMA! HUGE NEWS! Glad to hear it. Back in the fall I started watching Trauma and ignored Mercy, then when NBC started paying attention to the latter I had to check it out for myself. Frankly this move surprises me, as Mercy surely has more potential.

Isn’t 25 episodes for a new comedy kinda unheard of? Does this bode well on its renewal then? I’m talking about Community of course. I love the show and am stoked about this but I definitely wasn’t expecting it.

Isn’t 25 episodes for a new comedy kinda unheard of? Does this bode well on its renewal then? I’m talking about Community of course. I love the show and am stoked about this but I definitely wasn’t expecting it.

Isn’t 25 episodes for a new comedy kinda unheard of? Does this bode well on its renewal then? I’m talking about Community of course. I love the show and am stoked about this but I definitely wasn’t expecting it.

Fine… no one else has said it yet so I’ll be the first:

What about more episodes for Chuck?

Muhahahahaa……:-)

Fine… no one else has said it yet so I’ll be the first:

What about more episodes for Chuck?

Muhahahahaa……:-)

Fine… no one else has said it yet so I’ll be the first:

What about more episodes for Chuck?

Muhahahahaa……:-)

I don’t think 25 episodes is unheard of — certainly less unheard of than stripping a talk show Mon-Fri at 10pm and then getting rid of it in the middle of the season.

I wouldn’t read anything additional into show’s renewal prospects for next year as a result of this, but that’s just me.

I don’t think 25 episodes is unheard of — certainly less unheard of than stripping a talk show Mon-Fri at 10pm and then getting rid of it in the middle of the season.

I wouldn’t read anything additional into show’s renewal prospects for next year as a result of this, but that’s just me.

I think this is an anomaly with 5 hours of primetime slots vaporizing for NBC. So a 25 episode order in these circumstances might not mean as much as Community fans are hoping… NBC just needs content. Surely 2 months ago they intended on cutting Trauma ASAP.

I think this is an anomaly with 5 hours of primetime slots vaporizing for NBC. So a 25 episode order in these circumstances might not mean as much as Community fans are hoping… NBC just needs content. Surely 2 months ago they intended on cutting Trauma ASAP.

I don’t think 25 episodes is unheard of — certainly less unheard of than stripping a talk show Mon-Fri at 10pm and then getting rid of it in the middle of the season.

I wouldn’t read anything additional into show’s renewal prospects for next year as a result of this, but that’s just me.

I think this is an anomaly with 5 hours of primetime slots vaporizing for NBC. So a 25 episode order in these circumstances might not mean as much as Community fans are hoping… NBC just needs content. Surely 2 months ago they intended on cutting Trauma ASAP.

Law and Order also got 3 more episodes according to the THR Feed:
http://www.thrfeed.com/2010/01/nbc-orders-more-trauma-parks-lo-more.html

Law and Order also got 3 more episodes according to the THR Feed:
http://www.thrfeed.com/2010/01/nbc-orders-more-trauma-parks-lo-more.html

Law and Order also got 3 more episodes according to the THR Feed:
http://www.thrfeed.com/2010/01/nbc-orders-more-trauma-parks-lo-more.html

NBC liked Community and P&R so it’s not surprising. They’re also performing fairly steady in their hour (not great, but the 2.1-2.4 demo they average is decent) — so it’s not that surprising. With everything else sinking so horribly across the board they need to rely on what little success they have.

NBC liked Community and P&R so it’s not surprising. They’re also performing fairly steady in their hour (not great, but the 2.1-2.4 demo they average is decent) — so it’s not that surprising. With everything else sinking so horribly across the board they need to rely on what little success they have.

That’s too bad but I see what you guys are saying. Good news nonetheless.

That’s too bad but I see what you guys are saying. Good news nonetheless.

NBC liked Community and P&R so it’s not surprising. They’re also performing fairly steady in their hour (not great, but the 2.1-2.4 demo they average is decent) — so it’s not that surprising. With everything else sinking so horribly across the board they need to rely on what little success they have.

That’s too bad but I see what you guys are saying. Good news nonetheless.

I’m sorry, but I tried to watch Parks and Recreation a number of times and could not stand to see more than about 10 minutes before I turned off the TV. I do not like Amy Poehler, and think the show to be awful. Community I can watch for about 15 minutes before turning off the TV. I try, I really do, but these shows are the equivalent of nails on a blackboard for me. The rest of the Thursday comedy lineup on NBC is fine.

I’m sorry, but I tried to watch Parks and Recreation a number of times and could not stand to see more than about 10 minutes before I turned off the TV. I do not like Amy Poehler, and think the show to be awful. Community I can watch for about 15 minutes before turning off the TV. I try, I really do, but these shows are the equivalent of nails on a blackboard for me. The rest of the Thursday comedy lineup on NBC is fine.

I’m sorry, but I tried to watch Parks and Recreation a number of times and could not stand to see more than about 10 minutes before I turned off the TV. I do not like Amy Poehler, and think the show to be awful. Community I can watch for about 15 minutes before turning off the TV. I try, I really do, but these shows are the equivalent of nails on a blackboard for me. The rest of the Thursday comedy lineup on NBC is fine.

Despite the fact that all 3 extra orders were announced at once I think we have two things going on here.

First Trauma was obviously renewed so as to fill Leno holes in the schedule. This gives NBC a few more weeks of original scripted programming at 9.

The orders for Community and Parks strike me as more a vote of confidence than anything else, as Thursday’s comedy block is essentially unchanged in the wake of Leno’s departure back to the Tonight Show.

The only way the comedy extensions wouldn’t be a vote of confidence is if NBC had been planning to burn off some back-to-back 100 Questions eps at 8pm and that fell through. Speaking of, I doubt we will see that show before summer, if at all.

Despite the fact that all 3 extra orders were announced at once I think we have two things going on here.

First Trauma was obviously renewed so as to fill Leno holes in the schedule. This gives NBC a few more weeks of original scripted programming at 9.

The orders for Community and Parks strike me as more a vote of confidence than anything else, as Thursday’s comedy block is essentially unchanged in the wake of Leno’s departure back to the Tonight Show.

The only way the comedy extensions wouldn’t be a vote of confidence is if NBC had been planning to burn off some back-to-back 100 Questions eps at 8pm and that fell through. Speaking of, I doubt we will see that show before summer, if at all.

I actually like Trauma and am estatic over the new episodes ordered. The pilot not so much, but I think the show has grown into it’s own.

I actually like Trauma and am estatic over the new episodes ordered. The pilot not so much, but I think the show has grown into it’s own.

Despite the fact that all 3 extra orders were announced at once I think we have two things going on here.

First Trauma was obviously renewed so as to fill Leno holes in the schedule. This gives NBC a few more weeks of original scripted programming at 9.

The orders for Community and Parks strike me as more a vote of confidence than anything else, as Thursday’s comedy block is essentially unchanged in the wake of Leno’s departure back to the Tonight Show.

The only way the comedy extensions wouldn’t be a vote of confidence is if NBC had been planning to burn off some back-to-back 100 Questions eps at 8pm and that fell through. Speaking of, I doubt we will see that show before summer, if at all.

I actually like Trauma and am estatic over the new episodes ordered. The pilot not so much, but I think the show has grown into it’s own.

NBC is sucktastic but I’m happy for Community. It’s really grown into its own and become a very funny show.

NBC is sucktastic but I’m happy for Community. It’s really grown into its own and become a very funny show.

NBC is sucktastic but I’m happy for Community. It’s really grown into its own and become a very funny show.

I agree DRTigerlilly

I agree DRTigerlilly

I agree DRTigerlilly

I’ll admit I haven’t watched one minute of Trauma, but the previews I saw looked horrible, I’ll hold off judgement though, if it gets picked up for a second season I’ll check out the first…I’m happy for P&R and Community both good shows IMO.

I’ll admit I haven’t watched one minute of Trauma, but the previews I saw looked horrible, I’ll hold off judgement though, if it gets picked up for a second season I’ll check out the first…I’m happy for P&R and Community both good shows IMO.

I’ll admit I haven’t watched one minute of Trauma, but the previews I saw looked horrible, I’ll hold off judgement though, if it gets picked up for a second season I’ll check out the first…I’m happy for P&R and Community both good shows IMO.

Considering the filming schedule, the additional orders for SUV and L&O probably mean they’re going throw in a couple of craptastic episodes in there.

Considering the filming schedule, the additional orders for SUV and L&O probably mean they’re going throw in a couple of craptastic episodes in there.

Considering the filming schedule, the additional orders for SUV and L&O probably mean they’re going throw in a couple of craptastic episodes in there.

Why don’t they air Persons Unknown instead of order more episodes for the super-expensive Trauma?
I just don’t understand…

Why don’t they air Persons Unknown instead of order more episodes for the super-expensive Trauma?
I just don’t understand…

Why don’t they air Persons Unknown instead of order more episodes for the super-expensive Trauma?
I just don’t understand…

hmmmmmm….. o my gooooood mercy should get more and more episodes!!! the show’s got a lot of potential!!

hmmmmmm….. o my gooooood mercy should get more and more episodes!!! the show’s got a lot of potential!!

Yeah, I’m wondering what happened to Persons Unknown too. It looked pretty interesting and with some of these shows struggling you’d think they’d use it.

Yeah, I’m wondering what happened to Persons Unknown too. It looked pretty interesting and with some of these shows struggling you’d think they’d use it.

hmmmmmm….. o my gooooood mercy should get more and more episodes!!! the show’s got a lot of potential!!

Yeah, I’m wondering what happened to Persons Unknown too. It looked pretty interesting and with some of these shows struggling you’d think they’d use it.

More Trauma? Are they out of their minds? Well this is NBC so yea they are. This network gets more and more pathetic everyday!

More Trauma? Are they out of their minds? Well this is NBC so yea they are. This network gets more and more pathetic everyday!

More Trauma? Are they out of their minds? Well this is NBC so yea they are. This network gets more and more pathetic everyday!

Looks like this is going to give more false hope to the Trauma fans. It’s addition episode order is only a move to fill a few more hours. And I’d say that the addition episodes of Parks and Community has more to do with the fact that NBC has no confidence in 100 Questions.

Looks like this is going to give more false hope to the Trauma fans. It’s addition episode order is only a move to fill a few more hours. And I’d say that the addition episodes of Parks and Community has more to do with the fact that NBC has no confidence in 100 Questions.

Looks like this is going to give more false hope to the Trauma fans. It’s addition episode order is only a move to fill a few more hours. And I’d say that the addition episodes of Parks and Community has more to do with the fact that NBC has no confidence in 100 Questions.

Good news for all these series’ and there fans however, seems more like a way to fill in open time slots as opposed to NBC renewing any of these shows. Mercy i feel would do a lot better following SVU, so for a new show in the * p.m slot its not so bad, guess everyone has to wait till May for information on renewals for on the bubble series.

Good news for all these series’ and there fans however, seems more like a way to fill in open time slots as opposed to NBC renewing any of these shows. Mercy i feel would do a lot better following SVU, so for a new show in the * p.m slot its not so bad, guess everyone has to wait till May for information on renewals for on the bubble series.

Good news for all these series’ and there fans however, seems more like a way to fill in open time slots as opposed to NBC renewing any of these shows. Mercy i feel would do a lot better following SVU, so for a new show in the * p.m slot its not so bad, guess everyone has to wait till May for information on renewals for on the bubble series.

There you go again Tommy stepping all over my dreams LOL

There you go again Tommy stepping all over my dreams LOL

There you go again Tommy stepping all over my dreams LOL

I Enjoy parks and Rec its a good show, havent watched the others, but i hope they order a few more episodes of chuck to give it a full 22 season order

I Enjoy parks and Rec its a good show, havent watched the others, but i hope they order a few more episodes of chuck to give it a full 22 season order

I Enjoy parks and Rec its a good show, havent watched the others, but i hope they order a few more episodes of chuck to give it a full 22 season order

Are NBC’s standards really that low that they’d pick up any of these shows for next season. The comedies aren’t bad(not great), SVU we already know will be there but Trauma. I really hope in those 20 shows NBC is ordering there are at least 10 that are airable. It may not be realistic but this whole lineup needs to be reworked.

Are NBC’s standards really that low that they’d pick up any of these shows for next season. The comedies aren’t bad(not great), SVU we already know will be there but Trauma. I really hope in those 20 shows NBC is ordering there are at least 10 that are airable. It may not be realistic but this whole lineup needs to be reworked.

Are NBC’s standards really that low that they’d pick up any of these shows for next season. The comedies aren’t bad(not great), SVU we already know will be there but Trauma. I really hope in those 20 shows NBC is ordering there are at least 10 that are airable. It may not be realistic but this whole lineup needs to be reworked.

I wasn’t expecting more episodes for Parks or Community, but I was counting on more Trauma episodes any day.

Community getting one more episode than Parks & Rec is a bad sign, but at least I’ll get to enjoy an extra-long season of both shows!

I wasn’t expecting more episodes for Parks or Community, but I was counting on more Trauma episodes any day.

Community getting one more episode than Parks & Rec is a bad sign, but at least I’ll get to enjoy an extra-long season of both shows!

I wasn’t expecting more episodes for Parks or Community, but I was counting on more Trauma episodes any day.

Community getting one more episode than Parks & Rec is a bad sign, but at least I’ll get to enjoy an extra-long season of both shows!

24 episodes of Parks? Now we really know how low NBC has sunk.

What next? Cavemen2?

24 episodes of Parks? Now we really know how low NBC has sunk.

What next? Cavemen2?

24 episodes of Parks? Now we really know how low NBC has sunk.

What next? Cavemen2?

Fantastic for Trauma. Superb show that was hurt and largely dismissed after a bad pilot and a few subsequent episodes. It clearly is not a “filler” show, not at the cost of production it has. Hopefully NBC will promote it heavily during the Olympics. I know that a few cast members will be in Vancouver doing just that.

Fantastic for Trauma. Superb show that was hurt and largely dismissed after a bad pilot and a few subsequent episodes. It clearly is not a “filler” show, not at the cost of production it has. Hopefully NBC will promote it heavily during the Olympics. I know that a few cast members will be in Vancouver doing just that.

Fantastic for Trauma. Superb show that was hurt and largely dismissed after a bad pilot and a few subsequent episodes. It clearly is not a “filler” show, not at the cost of production it has. Hopefully NBC will promote it heavily during the Olympics. I know that a few cast members will be in Vancouver doing just that.

Just thinking out loud here. Community looks very likely to get a second season order. Considering last Thursday it was the highest rated show on NBC both in viewers and 18-49 I think it’s pretty much a lock. So let say it gets another 25 episodes next year putting it at 50 total. The show is produced by Sony which 2 years ago decided to give FOX Til Death for a really low licensing fee so that they could produce enough episodes for syndication. Assuming Sony is still looking to have shows they can syndicate I could definitely see them lowering the licensing fee for Community if NBC decided they want to cancel it. I’m probably assuming too much in this scenario but i think there’s a really good chance Community lasts for at least a few more seasons.

Just thinking out loud here. Community looks very likely to get a second season order. Considering last Thursday it was the highest rated show on NBC both in viewers and 18-49 I think it’s pretty much a lock. So let say it gets another 25 episodes next year putting it at 50 total. The show is produced by Sony which 2 years ago decided to give FOX Til Death for a really low licensing fee so that they could produce enough episodes for syndication. Assuming Sony is still looking to have shows they can syndicate I could definitely see them lowering the licensing fee for Community if NBC decided they want to cancel it. I’m probably assuming too much in this scenario but i think there’s a really good chance Community lasts for at least a few more seasons.

Just thinking out loud here. Community looks very likely to get a second season order. Considering last Thursday it was the highest rated show on NBC both in viewers and 18-49 I think it’s pretty much a lock. So let say it gets another 25 episodes next year putting it at 50 total. The show is produced by Sony which 2 years ago decided to give FOX Til Death for a really low licensing fee so that they could produce enough episodes for syndication. Assuming Sony is still looking to have shows they can syndicate I could definitely see them lowering the licensing fee for Community if NBC decided they want to cancel it. I’m probably assuming too much in this scenario but i think there’s a really good chance Community lasts for at least a few more seasons.

@Soul Stryka The previews for the pilot of Trauma were horrible, and i was fully expecting to hate it & Mercy…which i still hate btw. But once you got past the pilot Trauma started growing on me….still waiting on that to happen w/ Mercy…only b/c there’s nothing else i’m interested in watching on a wednesday.

I agree that the cast of Mercy doesn’t feel right…maybe my opinion of it would be different if the cast was different.

Trauma i feel has a great cast, when NBC was into it’s big blow them up scenes you didn’t get to see them, but now that they’ve cut the production costs and are focusing more on the story the show has gotten markedly better.

I am aware the show is unlikely to get a second season, unless by some miracle the ratings improve. I know NBC just picked up the extra episodes as filler, but i’ll take more of Cliff Curtis as i can get him. I’m keeping my fingers crossed for better Trauma ratings.

@Soul Stryka The previews for the pilot of Trauma were horrible, and i was fully expecting to hate it & Mercy…which i still hate btw. But once you got past the pilot Trauma started growing on me….still waiting on that to happen w/ Mercy…only b/c there’s nothing else i’m interested in watching on a wednesday.

I agree that the cast of Mercy doesn’t feel right…maybe my opinion of it would be different if the cast was different.

Trauma i feel has a great cast, when NBC was into it’s big blow them up scenes you didn’t get to see them, but now that they’ve cut the production costs and are focusing more on the story the show has gotten markedly better.

I am aware the show is unlikely to get a second season, unless by some miracle the ratings improve. I know NBC just picked up the extra episodes as filler, but i’ll take more of Cliff Curtis as i can get him. I’m keeping my fingers crossed for better Trauma ratings.

@Soul Stryka The previews for the pilot of Trauma were horrible, and i was fully expecting to hate it & Mercy…which i still hate btw. But once you got past the pilot Trauma started growing on me….still waiting on that to happen w/ Mercy…only b/c there’s nothing else i’m interested in watching on a wednesday.

I agree that the cast of Mercy doesn’t feel right…maybe my opinion of it would be different if the cast was different.

Trauma i feel has a great cast, when NBC was into it’s big blow them up scenes you didn’t get to see them, but now that they’ve cut the production costs and are focusing more on the story the show has gotten markedly better.

I am aware the show is unlikely to get a second season, unless by some miracle the ratings improve. I know NBC just picked up the extra episodes as filler, but i’ll take more of Cliff Curtis as i can get him. I’m keeping my fingers crossed for better Trauma ratings.

Community is watchable, if i have nothing else to do…Parks & Recreation is painful…which is sad b/c i do like Amy Poehler.

Community is watchable, if i have nothing else to do…Parks & Recreation is painful…which is sad b/c i do like Amy Poehler.

Community is watchable, if i have nothing else to do…Parks & Recreation is painful…which is sad b/c i do like Amy Poehler.

I actually have started to like Trauma. Anastasia Griffith has been really good in her 1st lead role and IMO she far outshines Derek Luke who gets top billing. The Pilot was a little loud and over the top, but I think the show has started to find it’s footing and is focusing more on the characters than explosions. So, I’m happy for the now 20 episode season.

I actually have started to like Trauma. Anastasia Griffith has been really good in her 1st lead role and IMO she far outshines Derek Luke who gets top billing. The Pilot was a little loud and over the top, but I think the show has started to find it’s footing and is focusing more on the characters than explosions. So, I’m happy for the now 20 episode season.

I actually have started to like Trauma. Anastasia Griffith has been really good in her 1st lead role and IMO she far outshines Derek Luke who gets top billing. The Pilot was a little loud and over the top, but I think the show has started to find it’s footing and is focusing more on the characters than explosions. So, I’m happy for the now 20 episode season.

Wish they’d restore Day One to series status and order eps for it, rather than more of P-R.

Wish they’d restore Day One to series status and order eps for it, rather than more of P-R.

I’m wondering if the ordering of extra Trauma episodes is just stringing along the out-of-town crew (since everything else is produced locally, right?), while they really figure out what they’re going to do for any of their dramas/scheduling next season. Rather than move them all home, and then back if they do renew it, they’re just going to keep them busy while they figure it out.

I could be wrong, but I do sometimes wonder if that factors into the decision-making.

So glad for Community. Can’t put my finger on it, but there’s something about that show.

I’m wondering if the ordering of extra Trauma episodes is just stringing along the out-of-town crew (since everything else is produced locally, right?), while they really figure out what they’re going to do for any of their dramas/scheduling next season. Rather than move them all home, and then back if they do renew it, they’re just going to keep them busy while they figure it out.

I could be wrong, but I do sometimes wonder if that factors into the decision-making.

So glad for Community. Can’t put my finger on it, but there’s something about that show.

Wish they’d restore Day One to series status and order eps for it, rather than more of P-R.

I’m wondering if the ordering of extra Trauma episodes is just stringing along the out-of-town crew (since everything else is produced locally, right?), while they really figure out what they’re going to do for any of their dramas/scheduling next season. Rather than move them all home, and then back if they do renew it, they’re just going to keep them busy while they figure it out.

I could be wrong, but I do sometimes wonder if that factors into the decision-making.

So glad for Community. Can’t put my finger on it, but there’s something about that show.

Yay for Community! It at least shows some freshness each episode, and I often laugh outloud at least once while watching it. P&R makes an effort and has some real talent on it, but feels like it falls short somehow.

Yay for Community! It at least shows some freshness each episode, and I often laugh outloud at least once while watching it. P&R makes an effort and has some real talent on it, but feels like it falls short somehow.

Yay for Community! It at least shows some freshness each episode, and I often laugh outloud at least once while watching it. P&R makes an effort and has some real talent on it, but feels like it falls short somehow.

Robert, I thought the NBC post Leno announcement said L&O at 9 and 10 on march 1st then Trauma gets the 10 pm slot on mondays starting on the 8th.

Robert, I thought the NBC post Leno announcement said L&O at 9 and 10 on march 1st then Trauma gets the 10 pm slot on mondays starting on the 8th.

Robert, I thought the NBC post Leno announcement said L&O at 9 and 10 on march 1st then Trauma gets the 10 pm slot on mondays starting on the 8th.

Really should check before posting, I got them mixed up, Trauma at 9 and L&O at 10, my bad.

Really should check before posting, I got them mixed up, Trauma at 9 and L&O at 10, my bad.

Really should check before posting, I got them mixed up, Trauma at 9 and L&O at 10, my bad.

Ok I may be pissed at NBC for screwing Conan, but I am glad they renewed Community.

Ok I may be pissed at NBC for screwing Conan, but I am glad they renewed Community.

Ok I may be pissed at NBC for screwing Conan, but I am glad they renewed Community.

AtCat, you probably need to take a deep breath first, but Community hasn’t been renewed yet for next season. It did get a few extra episodes for the current season though.

AtCat, you probably need to take a deep breath first, but Community hasn’t been renewed yet for next season. It did get a few extra episodes for the current season though.

AtCat, you probably need to take a deep breath first, but Community hasn’t been renewed yet for next season. It did get a few extra episodes for the current season though.

AtCat, an order for additional episodes isn’t the same thing as a renewal. We probably won’t know Communities fate until May.

AtCat, an order for additional episodes isn’t the same thing as a renewal. We probably won’t know Communities fate until May.

Robert beat me too it

Robert beat me too it

AtCat, an order for additional episodes isn’t the same thing as a renewal. We probably won’t know Communities fate until May.

Robert beat me too it

I’m pretty sure you have the episode total for Law & Order wrong. It started out with 16, then they ordered four more, and now they ordered three more. That brings it to 23.

I’m pretty sure you have the episode total for Law & Order wrong. It started out with 16, then they ordered four more, and now they ordered three more. That brings it to 23.

Chuck: Intentionally Funny
Trauma: Unintentionally Funny

Welcome to NBC’s new comedy block to compete against CBS

Chuck: Intentionally Funny
Trauma: Unintentionally Funny

Welcome to NBC’s new comedy block to compete against CBS

Chuck: Intentionally Funny
Trauma: Unintentionally Funny

Welcome to NBC’s new comedy block to compete against CBS

Another Trauma fan here. I’m glad to see more episodes. I could see that NBC doesn’t have confidence in their mid-season show…Persons Unknown and Day One (in which they reduced its 13 episodes season into a 4 episodes miniseries). What about Parenthood?

Another Trauma fan here. I’m glad to see more episodes. I could see that NBC doesn’t have confidence in their mid-season show…Persons Unknown and Day One (in which they reduced its 13 episodes season into a 4 episodes miniseries). What about Parenthood?

Another Trauma fan here. I’m glad to see more episodes. I could see that NBC doesn’t have confidence in their mid-season show…Persons Unknown and Day One (in which they reduced its 13 episodes season into a 4 episodes miniseries). What about Parenthood?

Bgun:
Day One is not even airing as a 4 hour miniseries. NBC is only airing the 2 hour Pilot that was shot before last year’s upfronts. There is still no airdate for it either.

I think NBC gave Trauma more episodes because their midseason schedule is really light and plus the show is shot on location in San Francisco and they didn’t want to risk losing the cast and crew to other jobs/pilots since Pilot season is coming up soon.

Bgun:
Day One is not even airing as a 4 hour miniseries. NBC is only airing the 2 hour Pilot that was shot before last year’s upfronts. There is still no airdate for it either.

I think NBC gave Trauma more episodes because their midseason schedule is really light and plus the show is shot on location in San Francisco and they didn’t want to risk losing the cast and crew to other jobs/pilots since Pilot season is coming up soon.

Bgun:
Day One is not even airing as a 4 hour miniseries. NBC is only airing the 2 hour Pilot that was shot before last year’s upfronts. There is still no airdate for it either.

I think NBC gave Trauma more episodes because their midseason schedule is really light and plus the show is shot on location in San Francisco and they didn’t want to risk losing the cast and crew to other jobs/pilots since Pilot season is coming up soon.

futoncritic is also reporting that NBC is extending The Office to 25 episodes this season.

Mercy (22)
Chuck (19)
30 Rock (22) will all stay the same.

futoncritic is also reporting that NBC is extending The Office to 25 episodes this season.

Mercy (22)
Chuck (19)
30 Rock (22) will all stay the same.

futoncritic is also reporting that NBC is extending The Office to 25 episodes this season.

Mercy (22)
Chuck (19)
30 Rock (22) will all stay the same.

Bgun,

Day One has been reduced to a 2hr movie/possible backdoor pilot.

Parenthood has the valuable post-Biggest Loser spot, which should propel it to at least marginal ratings success, if I had to venture a guess myself.

If Leno can get a high 1-low 2 after BL, I don’t see why Parenthood might not be able to do mid to high 2s. The audience seems to be fairly similar as well. I will go ahead and predict a season 2 before it even airs.

Bgun,

Day One has been reduced to a 2hr movie/possible backdoor pilot.

Parenthood has the valuable post-Biggest Loser spot, which should propel it to at least marginal ratings success, if I had to venture a guess myself.

If Leno can get a high 1-low 2 after BL, I don’t see why Parenthood might not be able to do mid to high 2s. The audience seems to be fairly similar as well. I will go ahead and predict a season 2 before it even airs.

Bgun,

Day One has been reduced to a 2hr movie/possible backdoor pilot.

Parenthood has the valuable post-Biggest Loser spot, which should propel it to at least marginal ratings success, if I had to venture a guess myself.

If Leno can get a high 1-low 2 after BL, I don’t see why Parenthood might not be able to do mid to high 2s. The audience seems to be fairly similar as well. I will go ahead and predict a season 2 before it even airs.

Other Matt,

NBC already ordered extra chuck from their original order of 13. I think we’re expecting 19 episodes now.

I don’t think they can order any more just because there’s no more weeks to air it. Chuck should have new episodes every week from now til the end of the season except for the Olympics of course.

Other Matt,

NBC already ordered extra chuck from their original order of 13. I think we’re expecting 19 episodes now.

I don’t think they can order any more just because there’s no more weeks to air it. Chuck should have new episodes every week from now til the end of the season except for the Olympics of course.

Other Matt,

NBC already ordered extra chuck from their original order of 13. I think we’re expecting 19 episodes now.

I don’t think they can order any more just because there’s no more weeks to air it. Chuck should have new episodes every week from now til the end of the season except for the Olympics of course.

more Trauma is never a bad thing, but given that it’s only an additional four episodes, it’s a tad bittersweet.

If NBC actually gives Trauma a second season, then I may be able to offer them just a fraction of forgiveness for sending Leno back to 11:35.

more Trauma is never a bad thing, but given that it’s only an additional four episodes, it’s a tad bittersweet.

If NBC actually gives Trauma a second season, then I may be able to offer them just a fraction of forgiveness for sending Leno back to 11:35.

more Trauma is never a bad thing, but given that it’s only an additional four episodes, it’s a tad bittersweet.

If NBC actually gives Trauma a second season, then I may be able to offer them just a fraction of forgiveness for sending Leno back to 11:35.

Don/Others – I have updated the post to add the info for The Office and Law & Order. Thanks!

Since Chuck, Mercy and 30 Rock are sticking with their previously announced (or already expanded, in the case of Chuck) orders, I didn’t include them in the post.

Don/Others – I have updated the post to add the info for The Office and Law & Order. Thanks!

Since Chuck, Mercy and 30 Rock are sticking with their previously announced (or already expanded, in the case of Chuck) orders, I didn’t include them in the post.

Don/Others – I have updated the post to add the info for The Office and Law & Order. Thanks!

Since Chuck, Mercy and 30 Rock are sticking with their previously announced (or already expanded, in the case of Chuck) orders, I didn’t include them in the post.

Robert: I think you have a typo. Law & Order got 16 episodes to start this season and then NBC order 4 more 10 days ago.

http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news.aspx?id=8462

With the 3 extra episodes today that makes 23.

Robert: I think you have a typo. Law & Order got 16 episodes to start this season and then NBC order 4 more 10 days ago.

http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news.aspx?id=8462

With the 3 extra episodes today that makes 23.

According to TVTango.com (which had the story about half an hour before everyone else), the total order for L & O Mothership is now 23 episodes.

According to TVTango.com (which had the story about half an hour before everyone else), the total order for L & O Mothership is now 23 episodes.

I wouldn’t be surprised if NBC added another comedy block next season.

I wouldn’t be surprised if NBC added another comedy block next season.

I wouldn’t be surprised if NBC added another comedy block next season.

Wow, Mercy. Incredible episode tonight. I’m shocked.

Wow, Mercy. Incredible episode tonight. I’m shocked.

Wow, Mercy. Incredible episode tonight. I’m shocked.

“Trauma” has got to be the luckiest show in TV history. Or at least this season. Back in October, it was pretty much left for dead, and now it’s basically got a full-season order. Not bad for a show which is practically unwatchable.

Although Chris Moynihan and Jesse Alexander must feel like complete crap right now.

“Trauma” has got to be the luckiest show in TV history. Or at least this season. Back in October, it was pretty much left for dead, and now it’s basically got a full-season order. Not bad for a show which is practically unwatchable.

Although Chris Moynihan and Jesse Alexander must feel like complete crap right now.

“Trauma” has got to be the luckiest show in TV history. Or at least this season. Back in October, it was pretty much left for dead, and now it’s basically got a full-season order. Not bad for a show which is practically unwatchable.

Although Chris Moynihan and Jesse Alexander must feel like complete crap right now.

Riff, great show. Maybe try watching it.

Riff, great show. Maybe try watching it.

Riff, great show. Maybe try watching it.

Riff Rafferty, what do you mean by “practically unwatchable?”. Trauma has gone in a different direction early on when they/the producers realized that they failed in the drama/personal relationship part of the show unlike Flash Forward or Melrose Place. And the viewers are hanging on…it gets 1.7-1.9 ratings wise (with 2.1-2.2 rating for the pilot).

Riff Rafferty, what do you mean by “practically unwatchable?”. Trauma has gone in a different direction early on when they/the producers realized that they failed in the drama/personal relationship part of the show unlike Flash Forward or Melrose Place. And the viewers are hanging on…it gets 1.7-1.9 ratings wise (with 2.1-2.2 rating for the pilot).

Riff Rafferty, what do you mean by “practically unwatchable?”. Trauma has gone in a different direction early on when they/the producers realized that they failed in the drama/personal relationship part of the show unlike Flash Forward or Melrose Place. And the viewers are hanging on…it gets 1.7-1.9 ratings wise (with 2.1-2.2 rating for the pilot).

The only way I will watch Community is if they have Jack Black on EVERY EPISODE!!!

The only way I will watch Community is if they have Jack Black on EVERY EPISODE!!!

The only way I will watch Community is if they have Jack Black on EVERY EPISODE!!!

Community is one of the best new shows of the season. Its got a great cast & fresh stories each week. The show beat 2 new episodes of 30 Rock last week & 30 Rock had bigger guests stars than Community. I think it’ll be renewed next season.

Parks & Rec is a million times better this season than the last. They finally started using the supporting cast which is what made it great. They will probably renew this show just because its in house.

Still wondering how Trauma is alive.

Community is one of the best new shows of the season. Its got a great cast & fresh stories each week. The show beat 2 new episodes of 30 Rock last week & 30 Rock had bigger guests stars than Community. I think it’ll be renewed next season.

Parks & Rec is a million times better this season than the last. They finally started using the supporting cast which is what made it great. They will probably renew this show just because its in house.

Still wondering how Trauma is alive.

Community is one of the best new shows of the season. Its got a great cast & fresh stories each week. The show beat 2 new episodes of 30 Rock last week & 30 Rock had bigger guests stars than Community. I think it’ll be renewed next season.

Parks & Rec is a million times better this season than the last. They finally started using the supporting cast which is what made it great. They will probably renew this show just because its in house.

Still wondering how Trauma is alive.

“Riff, great show. Maybe try watching it.”

I can’t. It’s practically unwatchable. Didn’t you read my post?

“Riff, great show. Maybe try watching it.”

I can’t. It’s practically unwatchable. Didn’t you read my post?

“Riff, great show. Maybe try watching it.”

I can’t. It’s practically unwatchable. Didn’t you read my post?

Riff I’m with you. I don’t care for the show – I think it’s terrible. Mercy on the other hand has potential if they’d dump/recast a couple of the characters.

And the sitcoms. I’m tired of The Office(although I realize it’s the center of the lineup). 30 Rock I can still watch at times. The other 2, Community is uneven but has potential. PR I just don’t find funny at all. But then I’ve never been an Amy Poeller fan.

Riff I’m with you. I don’t care for the show – I think it’s terrible. Mercy on the other hand has potential if they’d dump/recast a couple of the characters.

And the sitcoms. I’m tired of The Office(although I realize it’s the center of the lineup). 30 Rock I can still watch at times. The other 2, Community is uneven but has potential. PR I just don’t find funny at all. But then I’ve never been an Amy Poeller fan.

Riff I’m with you. I don’t care for the show – I think it’s terrible. Mercy on the other hand has potential if they’d dump/recast a couple of the characters.

And the sitcoms. I’m tired of The Office(although I realize it’s the center of the lineup). 30 Rock I can still watch at times. The other 2, Community is uneven but has potential. PR I just don’t find funny at all. But then I’ve never been an Amy Poeller fan.

Trauma has a bunch of hardcore fans campaigning vigorously to save it.

Trauma has a bunch of hardcore fans campaigning vigorously to save it.

Trauma has a bunch of hardcore fans campaigning vigorously to save it.

My husband and I really liked Trauma. It had some, but not all, of the feeling of early ER. Everytime NBC comes up with a good scripted drama, reality tv freaks, kill it. Take for instance Boomtown and Southland. Both great shows. At least TNT picked up Southland. I hope Trauma has a good long run.

My husband and I really liked Trauma. It had some, but not all, of the feeling of early ER. Everytime NBC comes up with a good scripted drama, reality tv freaks, kill it. Take for instance Boomtown and Southland. Both great shows. At least TNT picked up Southland. I hope Trauma has a good long run.

My husband and I really liked Trauma. It had some, but not all, of the feeling of early ER. Everytime NBC comes up with a good scripted drama, reality tv freaks, kill it. Take for instance Boomtown and Southland. Both great shows. At least TNT picked up Southland. I hope Trauma has a good long run.

Trauma has no chance at a good long run, but I’m going to enjoy this season while it lasts. That one episode with the office gunman literally had me on the edge of my seat for an hour and then some. Reminded me of the Third Watch days when people gave a damn about NBC.

Trauma has no chance at a good long run, but I’m going to enjoy this season while it lasts. That one episode with the office gunman literally had me on the edge of my seat for an hour and then some. Reminded me of the Third Watch days when people gave a damn about NBC.

Trauma has no chance at a good long run, but I’m going to enjoy this season while it lasts. That one episode with the office gunman literally had me on the edge of my seat for an hour and then some. Reminded me of the Third Watch days when people gave a damn about NBC.

“Isn’t 25 episodes for a new comedy kinda unheard of? Does this bode well on its renewal then? I’m talking about Community of course. I love the show and am stoked about this but I definitely wasn’t expecting it.”

Considering networks used to order like 32 episodes per season…

“Isn’t 25 episodes for a new comedy kinda unheard of? Does this bode well on its renewal then? I’m talking about Community of course. I love the show and am stoked about this but I definitely wasn’t expecting it.”

Considering networks used to order like 32 episodes per season…

“Isn’t 25 episodes for a new comedy kinda unheard of? Does this bode well on its renewal then? I’m talking about Community of course. I love the show and am stoked about this but I definitely wasn’t expecting it.”

Considering networks used to order like 32 episodes per season…

Any guesses as to why 30 Rock didn’t have a few more episodes ordered? This show lost 7 episodes due to the writers strike, seems odd that they wouldn’t use this an opportunity to get a few back.

I know that SNL Weekend Update Thursday aired for a while, meaning 30 Rock came back on air 4 weeks late. Maybe this is the reason? I’ve heard that they want to do another SNL Weekend Update Thursday for 3 episodes, perhaps once again it will be Weekend Update at 8:00, P&R at 8:30, The Office at 9:00 and Community at 9:30.

Any guesses as to why 30 Rock didn’t have a few more episodes ordered? This show lost 7 episodes due to the writers strike, seems odd that they wouldn’t use this an opportunity to get a few back.

I know that SNL Weekend Update Thursday aired for a while, meaning 30 Rock came back on air 4 weeks late. Maybe this is the reason? I’ve heard that they want to do another SNL Weekend Update Thursday for 3 episodes, perhaps once again it will be Weekend Update at 8:00, P&R at 8:30, The Office at 9:00 and Community at 9:30.

Riff just out of curiosity which episodes did you watch. I know we don’t all share the same tastes, and what a horrible world that would be anyway so it may just not be your speed…

But as several have iterated, the show has gotten better as it’s progressed.

so rather curious.

Riff just out of curiosity which episodes did you watch. I know we don’t all share the same tastes, and what a horrible world that would be anyway so it may just not be your speed…

But as several have iterated, the show has gotten better as it’s progressed.

so rather curious.

I have to agree with those people that have said Trauma has got better as the season moved along. The more time they spend dealing with the characters the better it has got. The problem early on was you couldn’t grab onto anything or anyone. No empathetic characters or development. That has changed.

I also totally disagree with changing Mercy’s cast. That show has gotten stronger as the season has moved on. James Van Der Beek is joining the cast next week. That actually might cause problems. The last few weeks including tonight’s episode have been very strong.

Unfortunately it may be tough for NBC to keep either one of them for next season based on the viewer numbers.

I have to agree with those people that have said Trauma has got better as the season moved along. The more time they spend dealing with the characters the better it has got. The problem early on was you couldn’t grab onto anything or anyone. No empathetic characters or development. That has changed.

I also totally disagree with changing Mercy’s cast. That show has gotten stronger as the season has moved on. James Van Der Beek is joining the cast next week. That actually might cause problems. The last few weeks including tonight’s episode have been very strong.

Unfortunately it may be tough for NBC to keep either one of them for next season based on the viewer numbers.

Without Leno at 10PM NBC is shaping to be a once again watchable network. Yes they have a long way to go and it is sad than Conan is leaving but the move is proving to have more pros than cons as a much higher numbers of shows now have greatly improved chances of renewal. This risk with was something was frankly unnecessary.

Without Leno at 10PM NBC is shaping to be a once again watchable network. Yes they have a long way to go and it is sad than Conan is leaving but the move is proving to have more pros than cons as a much higher numbers of shows now have greatly improved chances of renewal. This risk with was something was frankly unnecessary.

Trauma’s extension is clearly hole-plugging, that’s obvious. SVU’s extension is standard procedure.

But I think Community and Parks’ extensions bode well for their renewal prospects. I mean, they didn’t really need extensions in that it’s not like there was ever a chance of another show filling their slots until after the season is over. So this seems like a vote of confidence in both of them, and a vote of no confidence in 100 Questions (and rightfully so, the pilot is one of the unfunniest things known to humanity).

I do have a question about this piece though…

“The Office will also be adding additional episodes, stretching its 6th season to 25 episodes.”

I think The Office was renewed for this amount of episodes right from the start, I may be wrong though.

Trauma’s extension is clearly hole-plugging, that’s obvious. SVU’s extension is standard procedure.

But I think Community and Parks’ extensions bode well for their renewal prospects. I mean, they didn’t really need extensions in that it’s not like there was ever a chance of another show filling their slots until after the season is over. So this seems like a vote of confidence in both of them, and a vote of no confidence in 100 Questions (and rightfully so, the pilot is one of the unfunniest things known to humanity).

I do have a question about this piece though…

“The Office will also be adding additional episodes, stretching its 6th season to 25 episodes.”

I think The Office was renewed for this amount of episodes right from the start, I may be wrong though.

The additional episodes are not surprising only because NBC needs to fill the hour vacant by Leno. Which means all shows will last until May. However Trauma will be axed in May, after doing badly monday nights. I still think that both Parks and Community will be renewed. WHile both shows are bubble, I still think NBC will want to keep them both around for next season.

The additional episodes are not surprising only because NBC needs to fill the hour vacant by Leno. Which means all shows will last until May. However Trauma will be axed in May, after doing badly monday nights. I still think that both Parks and Community will be renewed. WHile both shows are bubble, I still think NBC will want to keep them both around for next season.

More Office! Sweet!

More Office! Sweet!

I am really hoping Mercy gets renewed, the show has potential. How could anyone who saw the pig episode not get at least a few good laughs. I know its all about the ratings but honestly do we need more reality TV. Take a stand…NO MORE SINGING…NO MORE DANCING….ENCOURAGING PEOPLE TO BE A**HOLES TO GET ON TV

I am really hoping Mercy gets renewed, the show has potential. How could anyone who saw the pig episode not get at least a few good laughs. I know its all about the ratings but honestly do we need more reality TV. Take a stand…NO MORE SINGING…NO MORE DANCING….ENCOURAGING PEOPLE TO BE A**HOLES TO GET ON TV

If only NBC had kept Life just one more season. Damnit that show was working so wonderfully content wise, character wise, dialog wise, damn impatient nbc—you realize that had nbc just stuck with it on wednesday nights instead of mercy we would be looking at a possible off network usa run with it where it would prob do really well–stupid lack of foresight nbc–but why am i not suprised?

This is great news for Community and Parks and Rec—it really doesn’t matter what any of you guys say at this point a formal renewal for both shows (and in their current timeslots) has gotta be all but a done deal at this point.

Ditto for Chuck. (Who knows what’s gonna happen to Heroes–but i would bet money that NBC brings it back just so they can make it to 100 flat for weekend syndication purposes and also so that universal can make money out of having kept it alive these past couple of seasons.)

If only NBC had kept Life just one more season. Damnit that show was working so wonderfully content wise, character wise, dialog wise, damn impatient nbc—you realize that had nbc just stuck with it on wednesday nights instead of mercy we would be looking at a possible off network usa run with it where it would prob do really well–stupid lack of foresight nbc–but why am i not suprised?

This is great news for Community and Parks and Rec—it really doesn’t matter what any of you guys say at this point a formal renewal for both shows (and in their current timeslots) has gotta be all but a done deal at this point.

Ditto for Chuck. (Who knows what’s gonna happen to Heroes–but i would bet money that NBC brings it back just so they can make it to 100 flat for weekend syndication purposes and also so that universal can make money out of having kept it alive these past couple of seasons.)

@ Matt – I would not say Community and P&R are locks for renewal at all. NBC has a bunch of new pilots coming; don’t know how good they are, but how you can get lower ratings than Parks is getting right now? That show is almost unwatchable at times.

NBC seems high on that new lawyer sitcom with Jerry O’Connell, who could use a hit after all the flops he’s had. (He’s got a hot wife though, so don’t feel too bad for him

@ Matt – I would not say Community and P&R are locks for renewal at all. NBC has a bunch of new pilots coming; don’t know how good they are, but how you can get lower ratings than Parks is getting right now? That show is almost unwatchable at times.

NBC seems high on that new lawyer sitcom with Jerry O’Connell, who could use a hit after all the flops he’s had. (He’s got a hot wife though, so don’t feel too bad for him

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Love Trauma and Southland

Love Trauma and Southland

Actually, Community is the best sit-com of the season, and Dan Harmon is a genius.

Actually, Community is the best sit-com of the season, and Dan Harmon is a genius.