Freshman comedy “The Neighbors” and returning drama “Scandal” have been picked up for full seasons.
The ABC’s alien comedy has averaged 6.8 million viewers and 2.0 in the demo ratings. Meanwhile, “Scandal” is averaging 8.1 million viewers and a 2.5 in adults 18-49.
This will mark Shonda Rhimes‘ “Scandal” first full 22-epiosde season.
Shonda Rhimes revealed “Private Practice” will end after its current season.
After months of speculations f the ”Grey’s Anatomy” spin-off will be picked up for a full season or renewed, Showrunner Shonda Rhimes made the announcement last night that the series has been cancelled.
Kate Walsh Leaving ‘Private Practice’: “This is my last season for ‘Private Practice’”
Here is her full statement below:
“I’m sad to say that Private Practice’s run will end after episode 613 this season. There was a lot of discussion and debate but, in the end, the guys at the network and the studio and I all decided that “Private Practice” was reaching its finish line. Creatively, we are all extremely proud of the show and especially proud of this season — which you will all soon discover is a creative renaissance. I can’t wait for you to see it.
It’s heartbreaking to end. Truly. I feel so lucky to write for these characters and tell these stories and I truly feel this show has taught me so much as a writer. And there’s a family here, of crew and cast, people who have bonded over these past five and a half seasons. It’s rare for a show to go for more than 100 episodes and we are incredibly proud to have been such a show. And we’re grateful to all of you for spending time with us for an hour every week for the last 6 years. It’s meant the world.
Thank you.”
Will you miss this group of doctors?
“Private Practice” airs Tuesdays on ABC.
Who is Quinn Perkins? That’s the question “Scandal” fans have been inquiring about since May finale.
In the teaser below, the gladiators are not sharing the information they know about their newest member with an interrogator we assume is wearing a white hat.
‘Scandal’ Season 2 Scoop: Who is Quinn Perkins? Is There a Baby on Board? and More
Shonda Rhimes promises we won’t wait too long to find out who is Quinn Perkins. Rhimes told THR, the first episode of the second season will answer that question and also “why is Quinn Perkins who she is and what happened to make her that way.” There will be flashbacks that explains Quinn’s history, Katie Lowes told THR.
“Scandal” second season kicks off Thurs., Sept. 27 on ABC.
We are having another wedding on “Grey’s!” A wedding is the least we can have now, following that deadly season finale. (RIP Lexie.)
Showrunner Shonda Rhimes told TVLine, a couple on the drama series will be saying “I dos” on upcoming season. Rhimes continued, “We are going to have a wedding this season. But that’s all I’m going to say.”
So who is getting married?
Our guesses are:
Cristina and Owen: Shonda Rhimes hinted the married couple might be getting back together. Considering the big fallout they had over having kids and abortion issue, my broken couple might choose to renew their vows, with Bailey officiating.
Bailey and Ben: Maybe they will get married since they decided to get married during the last season finale. Of course, Bailey will officiate her second wedding. Duh.
Alex and his new love interest: Seeing that Rhimes wants Alex to find his person and be happy. We are thinking he will find someone this season and decide to get married quickly, in order to make sure it is real.
April and Avery: We all know how April feels about being a virgin on her wedding night, so she might freak out and propose to Avery when she returns from home.
What do you think? Who do you think is getting hitched?
“Grey’s Anatomy” is set to premiere Thurs., Sept. 27 on ABC.
The upcoming season (the season of romance) of Grey’s Anatomy by Shonda Rhimes will feature the Residents of Seattle Grace as Attendings.
The eighth season finale which aired in May featured the death of Lexie Grey (Chyler Leigh) and the departure of Kim Raver aka Teddy. In addition, Eric Dane, who has played Mark “McSteamy” Sloan since the second season, announced last week that he is leaving after wrapping his storyline in the upcoming season.
Eric Dane Leaving ‘Grey’s Anatomy’
Meredith (Ellen Pompeo), Derek (Patrick Dempsey), Cristina (Sandra Oh), Mark (Eric Dane), Arizona (Jessica Capshaw) and Lexie (Chyler Leigh) — has a plane crash in the mountains, with Lexie subsequently dying. Although there seemed to be no hope in the last season finale, the doctors will eventually get rescued.
According to many blogs, there will be a time-jump on the next season of “Grey’s Anatomy.” The first episode will begin two-three months after the plane crash. Shonda Rhimes told TVGuide, “they’re located where they’re going to be located, things are happening. You see the aftermath of what happened. You’re left with some questions as to how this happened and “Why is this the way it is?” and “Why is that the way it is?”" However, the second episode will return to the woods, fans learn what went on in the woods. The following episodes will return to the regular timeline.
‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Casts Camilla Luddington
The upcoming season will be shot in two locations: Seattle Grace and another hospital. Rhimes promised, fans will “understand why some people stayed and why some people left. There are some very clear reasons what happened.”
Some doctors will leave Seattle Grace, while some will be preparing to leave. Rhimes acknowledged to TVGuide, “when we come back at the beginning of the season, some of our doctors are in different locations, more than one of them, and some of our doctors are preparing to leave for different locations.”
Of course, there will be some physical inquiries following the plane crash. Another effect of the plane crash is the way the doctors will react. According to Rhimes interview with TVGuide, “their attitudes are very different. They already have the coping mechanisms in place, so it’s just a very different attitude.”
Gaius Charles will recur in “Grey’s Anatomy“
As for Cristina and Owen, Rhimes teased, the couple will find their way back to each other. “It’s not going to be easy and it’s not going to be quick, but I think it’s going to be really beautiful.”
With Eric Dane leaving, EW reports showrunner Rhimes wants Justin Chambers (Alex) and Jesse Williams (Avey) to “step up.” “The loss of ‘McSteamy’ is going to leave a giant hole in our world in terms of — for lack of a better phrase — man whore-ness. I’ve told the actors who play Alex and Jackson that we need some leading men here. We need to add to that pool, and they’re going to step up. I think the breed of what Eric Dane did can never be replaced, but I do think there’s some room for some men at the hospital to spread their wings. We haven’t seen that in a while.”
When asked about her characters’ fate, Rhimes was tight-lipped, but she did mention April will return to her family’s farm. But she will return to the hospital in an interesting way.
Rhimes shared with THR, “we’ve been calling this season the season of romance and talking about playing up the romance of surgery and the romance between characters and the romance of friendships and really mining that as much as we can so it’s not going to be a dark season.”
“Grey’s Anatomy” is set to premiere Thurs., Sept. 27 on ABC.
ABC’s freshman series ‘Scandal‘ left fans with a cliff-hanger: who is Quinn Perkins? Showrunner, Shonda Rhimes says the next season of 13 episodes will answer that question and more. Here are some information to tie you over till Sept. 27 when “Scandal” season 2 premieres.
Henry Ian Cusick exists ‘Scandal,’ Joshua Malina & Bellamy Young Promoted.
‘Scandal’ Scoop: Bellamy Young Becomes a Series Regular.
ABC’s “Scandal” returns Thurs., Sept 27 on at 10/9c.
McSteamy is leaving Seattle Grace.
TVLine reports, Eric Dane, who plays Dr. Mark Sloan on “Grey’s Anatomy” has decided to leave the show. The actor is expected to bow out during the forthcoming nine season of the series.
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Dane told TVLine, “I am extremely grateful to everyone at Grey’s, ABC and Shondaland for the experience and memories I have had over the course of this run. It has been wonderful to work alongside and learn from a creative force such as Shonda Rhimes.”
Eric Dane will return for a couple of episodes in order to wrap up McSteamy’s story-line properly.
Chyler Leigh (Lexie), Kim Raver (Teddy) have also left the series, while Gaius Charles and Camilla Luddington have joined the series.
The ninth season of “Grey’s Anatomy” premieres Thursday, Sept. 27.
Get ready for more abortion-spun tales Scandal fans.
According to TV Guide, Bellamy Young who plays Scandal‘s First Lady Mellie Grant has been promoted to a series regular for the second season of ABC’s hit series, “Scandal.”
Related: Henry Ian Cusick exists ‘Scandal,’ Joshua Malina & Bellamy Young Promoted.
During the first season, Young portrayed FLOTUS Mellie Grant, the wife of President Fitzgerald Thomas Grant, (Tony Goldwyn) who is in love with Olivia Pope (Kerry Washington).
This news comes days after Joshua Malina who recurred in Season 1 as the U.S. Attorney David Rosen, was promoted to series regular for the second season of “Scandal.”
Kate Walsh confirms the upcoming sixth season of “Private Practice” will be her last.
Shocked? Not, actually.
The news comes as a shock to the audience. But Walsh’s departure has been speculated for weeks. Kate Walsh has played Dr., Addison Montgomery on “Private Practice,” a character spun from “Grey’s Anatomy for seven years.
Walsh said, “This is my last season for ‘Private Practice.” ‘The actress made the announcement on Bethenny Frankel’s new talk show, “Bethenny.” “It’s been an incredible journey an amazing ride. I’m hugely, hugely grateful. It’s been a long time being Addison,” she continues. “I feel incredibly grateful to Shonda Rhimes and all the fans that have been there from Day 1 to now. I’m really excited about the last season.”
Walsh isn’t the only star leaving “Private Practice.” Walsh’s co-star, Tim Daly (Pete Wilder) announced his exit from PP on twitter in May.
The next season of “Private Practice,” which was renewed for 13 episodes will air Tues., 10/9c p.m. on ABC.
“Scandal” is losing a scandalous fixer.
Related: ‘Scandal,’ A New Series By Shonda Rhimes
Henry Ian Cusick, who played Stephen Finch, the womanizer on “Scandal” will not be returning for a second season. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Cusick’s contract was not picked up for another season. THR also indicates the exit was a “mutual decision.”
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Henry Ian Cusick joins Tim Daly, Chyler Leigh and Kim Raver, stars of “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Private Practice” who were fired this season by Shonda Rhimes.
Meanwhile, TVGuide.com reports that Joshua Malina, who recurred in Season 1 as the U.S. Attorney David Rosen, has been promoted to series regular for the second season of ABC’s hit series, “Scandal.” Although Malina was featured in all seven episodes of the first season, Malina was considered a recurring actor.
