2006 Cancelled Shows: Not Many Surprises from FOX
After what one could call FOX’s most successful seasons in its history, there are very few cancellations to report. FOX’s schedule will remain the same for the most part and borderline shows (ratings-wise) like The OC, The Loop and The War at Home have received renewal notices. The few shows that were cancelled (either this week or earlier) include:
Arrested Development - Critics loved it but few people watched. Read more information here.
The Bernie Mac Show - After five seasons and 104 episodes, this comedy aired its last original episode on April 14, 2006.
Free Ride - This partially-improved sitcom aired the last of its six episodes on April 9, 2006.
Head Cases - The Chris O’Donnell comedy was one of the first fatalities of the 2005-06 season.
Killer Instinct - This San Francisco-based crime thriller aired episode #13 (of 14 produced) in March of 2006 and hasn’t been seen since.
Kitchen Confidential - The off-beat Bradley Cooper comedy didn’t take off as expected and has been off the air since January 2006.
Malcolm in the Middle - The series finale aired on May 14, 2006. Click here for coverage.
Reunion - A much loved and popular series did not make it through its first season. For more information on the killer’s identity and unreleased episode details, go here.
Skating with Celebrities - This Dancing with the Stars “inspired” show never took off.
That ’70s Show - The series finale airs tonight with the return of Michael Kelso (Ashton Kutcher). Stay tuned for a recap.
Unan1mous - This odd “reality” game show has been almost unanimously disliked by critics and won’t be returning.
American Idol, 24, and King of the Hill will not return until early 2007, following the NFL Season. 
November 9th, 2007 at 4:08 pm
More of Fox’s magic at promoting garbage shows. What happened to shows like Freaks and Geeks, Undeclared, Arrested Development, Futurama, and it goes on and on.
November 7th, 2007 at 8:39 pm
I’ve been watching Bernie Mac late at night on Fox. I couldn’t believe it one night when I turned it on and Bernie Mac was gone. I didn’t realize the show had been canceled. What an unfortunate decision. America, you know what I’m talking about, I can’t believe they canceled the Mac.
October 27th, 2007 at 7:32 pm
malcom in the middle and that 70’s lasted several years before they ended. family guy sucks . everything on it has been done before on the simpsons. it doesn’t have any plot.
July 13th, 2007 at 6:42 pm
I am going to make a list of all the good tv shows fox cancelled
1. Bernie Mac
2. Malcom In the Middle
3. They did at one point cancel family guy but luckily the company had enough sense to bring it back
4. That 70’s show
5. Stacked
6. Futurama
7. Drive
8. The Winner
9. Free Ride
10. Skating with celebrities.
I just had a theory the president of the fox network is a ******. The company should be called fux cause fox f**ks shows by taking them off the air.
May 21st, 2007 at 10:15 am
I just found out that my favorite show has been given a sorry send off by FOX. Geez FOX you out foxed yourselves. You got rid of one of your best shows. Bernie brought back the greats, like Reiner and Rickles and mixed it with good music and current celebs. It was so funny and now I can’t find out what happened to the kids and Wanda. FOX you are truly tacky. Bernie you are still the Man! FOX moved like a thief in the night!
Rosemarie
May 12th, 2007 at 9:50 am
what happened to bernie mac day? damn.
i agree- it was the most hilarious show ever, and why it got cancelled is beyond me. come back bernie!
March 6th, 2007 at 1:19 pm
Stacked was an awesome show..and not just because of the boobies
February 22nd, 2007 at 8:28 pm
The oc was one of the best shows fox has ever had i am a varsity football player and me and eleven of my friends look forward to watching it every thursday and now u r cancelling it thats crap it was one of the best shows ever that fox had done try to put it back on air please
February 11th, 2007 at 10:37 am
i’ve been wondering what happend to the Bernie Mac show, i never actually heard that it got canceled , but now that i know, i think FOX is out of their mind. this was one of the better shows that come from FOX and go figue it’s gone. i vote to bring it back, it was hilarious.
February 8th, 2007 at 4:12 pm
What A SHAME,truly a miscarriage of wholesome entertainment. How can anyone, more specifically (FOX) cancel ‘THE BERNIE MAC SHOW”, when it was full of ethincal value, full circle. We as “VIEWERS” should ban together and cancel “FOX”, for being stuck on complete stupidity. albeit of having the decency to at least a proper burial, don’t you think this really pisses off “AMERICA”. BRING THE BERNIE MAC SHOW BACK, AMERICA DEMAND IT!!!!!!!!!!!!
January 30th, 2007 at 10:21 pm
OMG i cant believe u could just cancel one of da best shows eva.. Bernie mac was the funniest show i ever watched.. how could u even keep mad tv and simpsons..? yea simpsons was funny and all but it lost its touch.. and mad tv.. never liked just so corny..
January 9th, 2007 at 2:11 pm
Truely a shame! I and many of my co-workers really enjoyed the Bernie Mac show and all the cast members who made it what it was. So far Fox the fall and ‘07 season for Fox has nothing even interesting to watch. House is not as interesting as it was the first season and Bones has never really taken off as it should have. Sunday night sucks outloud on Fox!!! All of the shows are bad. Not even the Simpsons need to be on anymore.