TV Shows cut too early!
by Ten-Inch-Toni | created - 18 Aug 2018 | updated - 22 Dec 2020 | PublicBrilliant T.V. Shows that weren't given a chance. Were canceled too early.
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1. Eerie, Indiana (1991–1992)
TV-Y7 | 30 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Teenage weirdness investigator Marshall Teller adventures through his new small-town home with his friends, geeky Simon Holmes and mysterious Dash X.
Stars: Omri Katz, Justin Shenkarow, Mary-Margaret Humes, Francis Guinan
Votes: 6,294
2. Firefly (2002–2003)
TV-14 | 45 min | Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi
Five hundred years in the future, a renegade crew aboard a small spacecraft tries to survive as they travel the unknown parts of the galaxy and evade warring factions as well as authority agents out to get them.
Stars: Nathan Fillion, Gina Torres, Alan Tudyk, Morena Baccarin
Votes: 281,702
3. The Tick (2001–2002)
TV-14 | 201 min | Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi
The story of superhero The Tick, based on the popular comic book.
Stars: Patrick Warburton, David Burke, Liz Vassey, Nestor Carbonell
Votes: 5,768
4. Salvage 1 (1979)
60 min | Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi
Harry runs a salvage operation, in which he and his partners reclaim trash and junk and sell it as scrap (or as other things). Harry also has a home-made spaceship which he sometimes uses to reclaim junk satellites.
Stars: Andy Griffith, Joel Higgins, Trish Stewart, J. Jay Saunders
Votes: 448
5. Outcast (2016–2017)
TV-MA | 60 min | Drama, Horror
A young man searches for answers as to why he's been suffering from supernatural possessions his entire life.
Stars: Patrick Fugit, Philip Glenister, Wrenn Schmidt, Reg E. Cathey
Votes: 19,050
6. Carter (2018–2019)
TV-14 | 42 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
An actor returns home after a public meltdown. Partnering with his police detective friend, he tries to use his acting experience to solve real crimes.
Stars: Jerry O'Connell, Sydney Tamiia Poitier, Kristian Bruun, Chris Farquhar
Votes: 2,031
7. Aliens in America (2007–2008)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
A young Muslim student from Pakistan is sent to live with a Christian family in Wisconsin as part of a foreign exchange program.
Stars: Dan Byrd, Adhir Kalyan, Amy Pietz, Lindsey Shaw
Votes: 3,628
8. Pushing Daisies (2007–2009)
TV-PG | 44 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
A pastry chef with the power to bring dead people back to life solves murder mysteries with his resurrected childhood sweetheart, a cynical private investigator, and a lovesick waitress.
Stars: Lee Pace, Anna Friel, Chi McBride, Jim Dale
Votes: 59,561
9. Titus (2000–2002)
TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy, Drama
A mechanic, Christopher Titus, along with his brother and his friends, try to deal with his father, a lewd, crude, drinking multiple divorcee.
Stars: Christopher Titus, Cynthia Watros, Zack Ward, David Shatraw
Votes: 6,184
10. The Exorcist (2016–2018)
TV-14 | 45 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery
Follows two priests dealing with cases of a demonic presence targeting a family and a foster home.
Stars: Alfonso Herrera, Ben Daniels, Kurt Egyiawan, Hannah Kasulka
Votes: 31,584
11. The Monkees (1965–1968)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Music
The misadventures of a struggling pop group.
Stars: Davy Jones, Micky Dolenz, Peter Tork, Michael Nesmith
Votes: 5,175
12. F Troop (1965–1967)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Western
The misadventures of the staff and neighbors of a remote U.S. Army outpost in the Wild West.
Stars: Forrest Tucker, Larry Storch, Ken Berry, Melody Patterson
Votes: 3,327
13. Wendy and Me (1964–1965)
30 min | Comedy
Retired vaudevillian George Burns acquires an apartment complex.
Stars: Connie Stevens, Ron Harper, James T. Callahan, George Burns
Votes: 75
14. Star Trek (1966–1969)
TV-PG | 50 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
In the 23rd Century, Captain James T. Kirk and the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise explore the galaxy and defend the United Federation of Planets.
Stars: William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley, Nichelle Nichols
Votes: 92,921
15. Miranda (2009–2015)
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy
Socially inept Miranda always gets into awkward situations; working in her joke shop with best friend Stevie, being hounded by her pushy mother, and around her crush Gary.
Stars: Miranda Hart, Patricia Hodge, Tom Ellis, Sarah Hadland
Votes: 17,141
16. The Fades (2011)
55 min | Fantasy, Horror, Mystery
Paul has apocalyptic dreams, and sees spirits of the dead called The Fades. He must stop them before they destroy humanity.
Stars: Lily Loveless, Tom Ellis, Daniel Kaluuya, Iain De Caestecker
Votes: 7,013
17. The Richard Pryor Show (1977)
60 min | Comedy
An American comedy series hosted by comedian Richard Pryor
Stars: Richard Pryor, Robin Williams, Edie McClurg, Jimmy Martinez
Votes: 463
18.
Glitch (2015–2019)
Episode:
Little Gidding
(2019)
TV-MA | Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi
Chris confronts James over his plan, but as catastrophe closes in, the Risen discover their true nature and their fate.
Director: Emma Freeman | Stars: Patrick Brammall, Emma Booth, Sean Keenan, Hannah Monson
Votes: 360
19. Here Come the Brides (1968–1970)
TV-G | 60 min | Adventure, Western
The adventures of a logging work team and the marriageable single women sent to them in post-American Civil War Seattle in the Washington Territory.
Stars: Robert Brown, Bobby Sherman, David Soul, Bridget Hanley
Votes: 1,044
20. Mystery!: Cadfael (1994–1998)
TV-14 | 983 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The medieval era cases of a Crusader-turned-Monk who investigates mysteries in the Norman English town of Shrewsbury.
Stars: Derek Jacobi, Michael Culver, Julian Firth, Terrence Hardiman
Votes: 3,111
21. Ghosts (2019–2023)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Fantasy
A group of spirits restlessly squabble in an abandoned country house. To their despair, a young couple inherits the house with hopeful plans to renovate it into a luxury hotel.
Stars: Lolly Adefope, Mathew Baynton, Simon Farnaby, Martha Howe-Douglas
Votes: 26,473
22. Touching Evil (2004)
60 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Returning from a year-long psychological leave of absence after surviving a gunshot wound to the head, a detective and his partner work together to hunt down the most wicked and vicious criminals on the streets.
Stars: Jeffrey Donovan, Vera Farmiga, Zach Grenier, Brian Markinson
Votes: 1,213
23. Touching Evil (1997–1999)
TV-14 | 50 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A police drama following the exploits of a crack squad within the Organized and Serial Crime Unit, a rapid-response police force serving the entire county.
Stars: Robson Green, Nicola Walker, Shaun Dingwall, Michael Feast
Votes: 2,189
24. Keen Eddie (2003–2004)
TV-14 | 44 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Wisecracking New York City cop Detective Eddie Arlette (Mark Valley), who has no respect for authority, is himself a fish out of water when he is assigned to a police precinct in the U.K.
Stars: Mark Valley, Sienna Miller, Julian Rhind-Tutt, Colin Salmon
Votes: 2,365
25. Bosom Buddies (1980–1982)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Two young single ad men must disguise themselves as women to live in the one apartment they can afford.
Stars: Tom Hanks, Peter Scolari, Donna Dixon, Holland Taylor
Votes: 4,628
26. Mystery Science Theater 3000 (1988–1999)
TV-14 | 90 min | Comedy, Sci-Fi
In the not-too-distant future Joel Robinson is held captive by Dr. Forrester and TV's Frank, forced to watch B-Grade movies on the Satellite of Love with the help of his robot friends: Cambot, Gypsy, Tom Servo and Crow T. Robot.
Stars: Joel Hodgson, Michael J. Nelson, Trace Beaulieu, Kevin Murphy
Votes: 25,859
27. Stingray (1964–1965)
30 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Follows the adventures of the World Aquanaut Security Patrol, particularly the crew of its most advanced combat submarine called Stingray.
Stars: Ray Barrett, David Graham, Robert Easton, Don Mason
Votes: 1,426
28. Wanted: Dead or Alive (1958–1961)
TV-PG | 30 min | Western
A Civil War veteran with a sawed-off rifle as a holstered weapon makes a living as a bounty hunter in the Wild West of the 1870s.
Stars: Steve McQueen, Wright King, Olan Soule, Mort Mills
Votes: 2,777
29. Aquarius (2015–2016)
TV-14 | 42 min | Biography, Crime, Drama
A gritty 1960s cop drama about LAPD detective Sam Hodiak and his trainee, who must deal with gangs, brutal crimes, changing times, family crises and unhinged manipulative small-time crook Charles Manson, who's slowly building his cult.
Stars: David Duchovny, Grey Damon, Gethin Anthony, Emma Dumont
Votes: 13,332
30.
Star Trek: Enterprise (2001–2005)
Episode:
Desert Crossing
(2002)
TV-PG | 45 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Enterprise is for the second time on its way to Risa when yet again another urgent matter comes up: a distress call. It comes from a small vessel. The owner, Zobral, is extremely happy with... See full summary »
Director: David Straiton | Stars: Scott Bakula, John Billingsley, Jolene Blalock, Dominic Keating
Votes: 1,684
31.
Ghost Whisperer (2005–2010)
Episode:
The Children's Parade
(2010)
TV-PG | 45 min | Drama, Fantasy
Melinda's investigation of a poltergeist in the hospital leads to a showdown with supernatural forces terrorizing her and her son.
Director: John Gray | Stars: Jennifer Love Hewitt, David Conrad, Christoph Sanders, Jamie Kennedy
Votes: 299
32. Flipper (1964–1967)
Not Rated | 30 min | Adventure, Family
Ranger Porter Ricks is responsible for the animal and human life in Coral Key Park, Florida. Stories center on his 15-year-old son Sandy and 10-year-old Bud and, especially, on their pet dolphin Flipper.
Stars: Brian Kelly, Luke Halpin, Tommy Norden, Flipper
Votes: 2,917
33. Flipper (1963)
G | 87 min | Adventure, Family, Drama
Sandy is distraught when, having saved Flipper by pulling out a spear, his father insists the dolphin be released. A grateful Flipper, however, returns the favor when Sandy is threatened by Sharks.
Director: James B. Clark | Stars: Chuck Connors, Luke Halpin, Connie Scott, Jane Rose
Votes: 1,994
34.
The Banana Splits Adventure Hour (1968–1970)
Episode:
Banana Splits Show # 1/Joining of the Knights/The Littlest Musketeer/Danger Island 1/Danger Island 2/The Hillybilly Bears
(1968)
TV-G | 23 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
A pop group consisting of four anthropomorphic animals host a variety of cartoons, songs, and skits.
Directors: Tom Boutross, Richard Donner | Stars: Frank Aletter, Jeff Winkless, Kim Kahana, Terence H. Winkless
Votes: 38
35.
Cracked (2013–2014)
Episode:
How the Light Gets In
(2013)
TV-14 | 44 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Inspector Diane Caligra of the Toronto Police Department is in somewhat of a conundrum. Detective Aidan Black, who currently is assigned to the SWAT team, is one of her best and most ... See full summary »
Director: Tim Southam | Stars: David Sutcliffe, Stefanie von Pfetten, Luisa d'Oliveira, Dayo Ade
Votes: 91
36. Strange New World (1975 TV Movie)
100 min | Sci-Fi
In the near future, a group of scientists living in a space ship wake up from a hibernation state and come back to an apocalyptic Earth.
Director: Robert Butler | Stars: John Saxon, Kathleen Miller, Keene Curtis, James Olson
Votes: 390
37. Planet Earth (1974 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 74 min | Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller
A man awakens from suspended animation and finds himself in the 22nd century, where women rule the world and men are slaves called Dinks. He is captured and sold as a slave, but escapes and hooks up with a male rebel movement.
Director: Marc Daniels | Stars: John Saxon, Janet Margolin, Ted Cassidy, Christopher Cary
Votes: 892
38. Genesis II (1973 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 74 min | Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller
A scientist who has been preserved in suspended animation wakes up to find himself in a primitive society in the future.
Director: John Llewellyn Moxey | Stars: Alex Cord, Mariette Hartley, Ted Cassidy, Percy Rodrigues
Votes: 1,119
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