The U.S. is well into fall TV season, with all but one of the 27 new series having already premiered across the five broadcast networks (the only holdout: Fox’s Almost Human, which will debut in mid-November).
So far, there are few breakout hits, and dramas seem to generally be doing better than sitcoms, as was the case in 2012.
Now for the numbers: Out of 27 new shows, there have been eight renewals/full-season pick-ups (nine if you count The Michael J. Fox Show, which received a full-season, 22-episode order before premiering and is struggling in the ratings). There have been four cancellations… so far.
Below check out the winners, losers and in-betweeners.
WINNERS
The Blacklist, NBC, Sony Pictures Television International: The highest-rated new TV series and breakout hit of the fall stars James Spader as a career criminal who partners with the FBI for reasons unknown to the viewer. After just two episodes it was picked up for a full-season 22-episode order.
Sleepy Hollow, FOX, Twentieth Century Fox Television Distribution: This modern fantasy/mystery twist on the classic story by Washington Irving is the FOX network’s biggest hit of the new season. After just three episodes, it was picked up for a second season.
The Millers, CBS, CBS Studios International: This family-centric comedy, starting Will Arnett and Beau Bridges, about a divorced man and his parents, has done really well for CBS. It was picked up for a full season after just three episodes.
Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D, ABC, Disney Media Distribution: This series, the first in a long time to attract superhero fans, received a full-season order after just three episodes.
The Crazy Ones, CBS, Twentieth Century Fox Television Distribution: This comedy series, which stars Robin Williams and Sarah Michelle Gellar, was picked up for a full season after four episodes.
Mom, CBS, Warner Bros. International Television Distribution: This comedy series, about a newly sober mother trying to pull her life back together, was picked up for a full season after four episodes.
Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Fox, NBC Universal International Television Distribution: This sitcom, based in a police precinct, was picked up for a full season after five episodes and was chosen to air after the Super Bowl in February.
Dads, FOX, Twentieth Century Fox Television Distribution: Despite being panned by critics, this sitcom, about two successful guys dealing with their difficult dads, was picked up for a full season after six episodes.
Trophy Wife, ABC, Disney Media Distribution: It’s gaining a devoted following, which would explain why this sitcom, about a reformed party girl and her insta-family, has gotten a full-season order with even so-so ratings.
The Goldbergs, ABC, Sony Pictures Television International: This comedy, set in the 1980s, is gaining some momentum both with critics and viewers, and has been picked up for 22 episodes.
LOSERS
Lucky 7, ABC, Disney Media Distribution: After just one episode, this drama, about a group of coworkers who win the lottery, was canceled.
We Are Men, CBS, CBS Studios International: After two episodes, CBS pulled the plug on this sitcom, about a younger guy who meets some more experienced male friends in a short-term rental complex.
Ironside, NBC, NBC Universal International Distribution: This drama, a remake of a 1960s series, followed an acerbic wheelchair-bound police detective and starred Blair Underwood. It only lasted for three weeks before being canceled.
Welcome to the Family, NBC, Sony Pictures Television International: This comedy, about two very different families who come together thanks to an unplanned pregnancy, was pulled from the schedule after three episodes.
Back in the Game, ABC, Twentieth Century Fox Television Distribution: ABC will air 13 episodes of this show about a single mother who moves in with her dad, a former baseball player, but that’s it.
IN-BETWEENERS
The shows below haven’t been picked up for a full season or canceled, but more scripts have been ordered.
Super Fun Night, ABC, Warner Bros. International Television Distribution: This sitcom, which stars comedian Rebel Wilson as a less-than-cool woman among a group of nerdy friends, has been given a script order.
Sean Saves the World, NBC, NBC Universal International Television Distribution: Though the ratings are far from good, this sitcom, starring Sean Hayes as a gay dad, has received a four-script order.
The Originals, CW, Warner Bros. International Television Distribution: The CW has ordered additional scripts for the spinoff of The Vampire Diaries, so things are looking good.
The Tomorrow People, CW, Warner Bros. International Television Distribution: This futuristic series about a group of young people from around the world with the power to defeat forces of evil seems to be in good shape, and the CW has ordered more scripts.
