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The Fall Prospects: WB    (Wednesday, March 13, 2002)

The WB has some solid performers, but a whole lot of problems. It's getting routinely beaten by the UPN, a shame in itself, and has managed only two new hits this season in "Smallville." and "Reba." The goal next season will be a return to 5th place glory.

Already Renewed: 7th Heaven, Gilmore Girls, Smallville, Reba

Sure to be renewed: Charmed, Angel, Dawsons Creek

Not Yet Renewed: Glory Days, Sabrina, Maybe It's Me, Raising Dad, Off Centre, The Jamie Kennedy Experiment

Their Fates: Of all of them, I can't really see any of them coming back for sure. "Sabrina," "Maybe It's Me" and "Raising Dad" are the most likely candidates.

Mondays: "7th Heaven" continues to be the net's top rated series but far, and that won't likely change. 9pm is a question mark. The WB needs to stop trying to get young, hip shows to work here and go with something more family oriented, like "Heaven." 

Tuesdays: Although it's line-up is the nets top rated night of the season, it's not going to stay in tact.
The WB needs the hits elsewhere. "Gilmore Girls" will likely stay at 8pm, to be followed by what, I'm not sure.

Wednesdays: "Dawsons Creek" continues to erode, albeit slowly. Still, it's a good lead-off show, and I can't see it being moved unless the WB wants to air "Smallville" at 8pm.

Thursdays: This night is falling into the toilet this season: it's time to do something. But throwing "Smallville" in at 8pm, it would launch the entire night. Find a good show for 9pm, and you've got a night. 

Fridays: The shows on this night are performing well, they just need to be put in a different order. "Reba" would do well at 8pm, switching it with "Sabrina." And unless the WB had some really good sitcoms up its sleeve, I suggest leaving "Maybe It's Me" and "Raising Dad" alone.

Sundays: This is the disaster night. The WB has to junk the idea of running sitcoms on the night, it just isn't working. I'd like to see "Ripley's Believe It Or Not!" come back to 7pm, it performed decently in the slot. "Charmed" could go in at 9pm, it would certainly perform better than the sitcoms have. At 9pm, find another drama.