Now that the WGA strike is over, news is filtering out every day about when shows are ramping up production and when they might return to the air. Since you don’t have time to read the trades every morning for that news, Vulture’s here to help. After the jump, find reports on which of your favorite shows will return this spring, this fall, in 2009, or (gulp) never.
Don’t forget to bookmark this post, as we’ll be constantly updating this page as news comes in! Last updated: Thursday, February 21, 3:00 p.m.
Aliens in America Latest news: 2/12: “Won’t produce new episodes but remains in the hunt for a fall return.” [Variety] Episodes remaining in 2007–2008 season: 8. Next episode airs: TBD.
Battlestar Galactica Latest news: 2/10: “The show completed 14 episodes before the strike hit, and at least the first 10 will air beginning Apr. 4. The second batch could premiere in the fall or even sometime in 2009.” [E!] Episodes remaining in 2007–2008 season: 10–14. Next episode airs: April 4.
Big Love Latest news: 2/7: “Expected to go into production on Season 3 in March.” [TV Guide] Episodes remaining in 2007–2008 season: Zero. Next episode airs: Late fall or early winter 2008.
Boston Legal Latest news: 2/20: ABC press release announces plans. Episodes remaining in 2007–2008 season: 6. Next episode airs: April 8.
Brothers and Sisters Latest news: 2/20: ABC press release announces plans. Episodes remaining in 2007–2008 season: 4. Next episode airs: April 20.
Cavemen Latest news: Sadly, none. Join the crusade! Episodes remaining in 2007–2008 season: 6. Next episode airs: TBD.
Chuck Latest news: 2/12: Josh Schwartz confirms to USA Today that the season is done and the show will relaunch in September. Episodes remaining in 2007–2008 season: Zero. Next episode airs: Fall 2008.
The Closer Latest news: 2/13: Three weeks behind schedule. [NYT] Episodes remaining in 2007–2008 season: 15 Next episode airs: Late June.
CSI Latest news: 2/14: Premiere date confirmed. [Variety] Episodes remaining in 2007–2008 season: 6 or 7. Next episode airs: April 3.
Desperate Housewives Latest news: 2/20: ABC press release announces plans. Episodes remaining in 2007–2008 season: 5, plus a two-hour finale. Next episode airs: April 13.
Entourage Latest news: 2/10: “Back in the fall instead of the summer.” [MN] Episodes remaining in 2007–2008 season: Zero. Next episode airs: Fall 2008.
Friday Night Lights Latest news: 2/12: “NBC execs are looking for a way to bring back FNL.” [Variety] Episodes remaining in 2007–2008 season: TBD. Next episode airs: TBD.
Gossip Girl Latest news: 2/8: “Gossip Girl aims to be back on the CW in late April, and could complete its 22-episode first season by running original hours through the summer.” [EW] Episodes remaining in 2007–2008 season: 9. Next episode airs: Late April.
Grey’s Anatomy Latest news: 2/20: ABC press release announces plans. Episodes remaining in 2007–2008 season: 5. Next episode airs: April 24.
Heroes Latest news: 2/11: Ain’t It Cool News reports that Hayden Panettiere has confirmed no new episodes will be shot until April, and the show will not return until the fall. Episodes remaining in 2007–2008 season: Zero. Next episode airs: September 2008.
House Latest news: 2/13: The planned story arc for the second half of the season “is pretty much being thrown out,” says exec producer David Shore. [NYT] Episodes remaining in 2007–2008 season: 4-5. Next episode airs: Late April or early May.
How I Met Your Mother Latest news: 2/14: Premiere date and number of episodes confirmed. [Variety] Episodes remaining in 2007–2008 season: 9. Next episode airs: March 17.
Lost Latest news: 2/12: According to Variety, Carlton Cuse and Damon Lindelof will meet with ABC today to plan the rest of the season. Episodes remaining in 2007–2008 season: About 11. Next episode airs: Currently running weekly.
Mad Men Latest news: 1/25: Mad Men’s production company, Lionsgate, struck a side deal with the WGA. Episodes remaining in 2007–2008 season: TBD. Next episode airs: This summer.
The Office Latest news: 2/13: Must move at a slower pace than traditional three-camera sitcoms; first new episode to air April 10. [NYT] Episodes remaining in 2007–2008 season: 6–7. Next episode airs: April 10.
Private Practice Latest news: 2/20: ABC press release announces plans. Episodes remaining in 2007–2008 season: Zero. Next episode airs: Fall.
Pushing Daisies Latest news: 2/20: ABC press release announces plans. Episodes remaining in 2007–2008 season: Zero. Next episode airs: Fall.
Reaper Latest news: 2/12: “CW execs are looking to quickly gear up production on dramas. Net wants at least five or six segs of each.” [Variety] Episodes remaining in 2007–2008 season: 5 or 6. Next episode airs: TBD.
Samantha Who? Latest news: 2/20: ABC press release announces plans. Episodes remaining in 2007–2008 season: 6. Next episode airs: April 7.
Saturday Night Live Latest news: 2/12: NYT confirms the show will return February 23. Episodes remaining in 2007–2008 season: TBD. Next episode airs: February 23.
Saving Grace Latest news: 2/13: Three weeks behind schedule. [NYT] Episodes remaining in 2007–2008 season: 15. Next episode airs: Late June.
Scrubs Latest news: 2/14: New episodes begin April 10. [Variety] Episodes remaining in 2007–2008 season: TBD. Next episode airs: April 10.
Shark Latest news: 2/13: CBS orders four more episodes. [HR] Episodes remaining in 2007–2008 season: 4. Next episode airs: TBD.
30 Rock Latest news: 2/14: Premiere date confirmed. [Variety] Episodes remaining in 2007–2008 season: 5. Next episode airs: April 10.
24 Latest news: 2/11: Though eight episodes are finished, “the new season of 24 has officially been postponed for a year.” [NYT] Episodes remaining in 2007–2008 season: Zero. Next episode airs: January 2009.
Two and a Half Men Latest news: 2/14: Premiere date and number of episodes confirmed. [Variety] Episodes remaining in 2007–2008 season: 9. Next episode airs: March 17.
Ugly Betty Latest news: 2/20: ABC press release announces plans. Episodes remaining in 2007–2008 season: 5. Next episode airs: April 24.
Weeds Latest news: 1/25: Weeds’ production company, Lionsgate, struck a side deal with the WGA. Episodes remaining in 2007–2008 season: TBD. Next episode airs: This summer.
Women’s Murder Club/em> Latest news: 2/13: “Three executive producers on the show, co-creators/co-showrunners Elizabeth Craft and Sarah Fain as well as R. Scott Gemmill, have been let go.” [HR] Episodes remaining in 2007–2008 season: TBD. Next episode airs: TBD.
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