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   Here's the continuation of the mid season series report. Take note- of the 12 series listed here, 6 have already been dumped. 4 more are lingering, waiting to go at any time. And the last two, "Andy Richter" and "Greg The Bunny," it's too early to tell.

Fox:

Series:

Andy Richter Controls The Universe: Premiered Tuesday, March 19th.
Record:
 Week 1:  9.8mil
 Week 2:  8.8mil

We Not a bad drop off in week two, the coming weeks will decide whether this will be back or not.

Greg The Bunny: Premiered Wednesday, March 27th
Record: 
 Week 1: 10.3mil

Considering the 3mil viewer lead it has on what "Titus" usually does in the slot, this one looks like a keeper. But week 2 will be critical- neither viewer nor critical reaction to this series was strong.

American Embassy: Premiered Monday, March 11th
Record:
 Week 1:  8.2mil
 Week 2:  7.8mil
 Week 3:  5.6mil

After two promising weeks, this show dived in its third. It won't be back.

That 80s Show: Premiered in January
Record:
 Week 1: 11.4mil
 Week 2:  9.4mil
 Week 3:  8.6mil
 Week 4:  7.4mil
 Week 5:  6.8mil
 Week 6:  7.7mil
 Week 7:  5.0mil (R)
 Week 8:  6.0mil

It got off to such a strong start, but is plunging in the ratings of late. It would take a miracle to see this one back.

The Chamber: Cancelled
Record:
 Week 1:  5.5mil

A Friday night dive after a mediocre start on Sundays got this show its walking papers after just one week.

WB:

Series:

No Boundaries: Cancelled
 Week 1   2.2mil
 Week 2:  1.9mil
 Week 3:  1.5mil
 Week 4:  1.4mil

Airing on the WB's weakest night, this show didn't have a chance to begin with. As viewership dropped every week, the WB just has to dump it. but if you were really into the series and get Canadian stations on you satellite dish, you can still catch it on Global.

My Guide To Becoming A Rock Star: Cancelled
 Week 1:   1.7mil
 Week 2:   2.0mil

Viewership did increase into week 2, but when it's this low, it's gotsta go.

Glory Days: Cancelled
 Week 1:   3.6mil
 Week 2:   2.9mil
 Week 3:   2.9mil
 Week 4:   2.4mil
 Week 5:   2.8mil
 Week 6:   2.6mil
 Week 7:   2.0mil
 Week 8:   2.5mil
 Week 9:   2.4mil
 Week 10:  2.3mil

Viewership did stablize, but this was clearly the weakest drama on the WB when it started out, so cancellation was no surprise.

The Jamie Kennedy Experiment (Premiered in January)
 Week 1:  4.0mil 
 Week 2:  3.2mil
 Week 3:  3.3mil
 Week 4:  2.8mil
 Week 5:  2.4mil
 Week 6:  2.5mil
 Week 7:  2.6mil
 Week 8:  2.7mil
 Week 9:  2.4mil

The highest rated show on the WB's Sunday night line-up, but that isn't a bragging point. Considering that the network is turning away from sitcoms on Sunday next season, this one will be gone come May.

UPN

Series:

Under One Roof: (Premiered Friday, March 22)
 Week 1:  2.0mil

A weak premiere will be the death knell of this series.

Random Years: Cancelled
 Week 1:  1.4mil
 Week 2:  1.4mil
 Week 3:  1.8mil

Viewers payed no attention to this series, and it was quietly cancelled after 3 weeks.

As If: Cancelled
 Week 1:  1.8mil
 Week 2:  1.4mil

WViewers payed no attention to this series, and it was quietly cancelled after two weeks.

Monday: Finally, back to the rest of the combined series.