May 11, 2012 01:03 PM PDT

NBC Cancels Are You There Chelsea?, Awake, Best Friends Forever and Bent

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Michael Ausiello

Amid all of the pickups and renewals, NBC has quietly cancelled Are You There Chelsea?, Awake, Best Friends Forever and Bent.

The quartet join fellow 2011-12 Peacock casualties Free Agents, The Playboy Club, Prime Suspect and The Firm.

TVLine’s 2012 Renewal Scorecard has been updated with the news.

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Tags: Are You There Chelsea?, Awake, Bent, Best Friends Forever, NBC

Comments (290)

So disappointed to see awake cancelled but agree with the other comments that it was the complexity of the show that makes it un-appealing to all of the mindless reality junkies. This show was well written with several good actors with a story line different than anything I have seen…………yet the bachelor, survivor etc get renewed year after year. I agree that shows on this network are never given a fair shot, aired just long enough to get you hooked, then yanked. Think I’ll stick to Global from now on.
Comment by Katie – May 16, 2012 07:42 PM PDT Reply To This Post
- THIS PIG IS DONE !!! TWEET , FACEBOOK, GMAIL , WHATEVER IT TAKES SHOW YOUR RATINGS POWER AND ”SHUT NBC DOWN” TURN 30 ROCKAFELLER PLAZA INTO A WAX MUSEUM OR A CONVENT , MAYBE A HALFWAY HOUSE FOR PEACOCKS !!!! SO LONG NBC !!!
  Comment by jd merrell – June 12, 2012 05:15 PM PDT Reply To This Post
Awake is the only show i watch on NBC so I guess now they’ll peddle their commercials on one less family. It’s the only show we watch “live” instead of setting a timer on dish. The last show we did that for was 24. My wife enjoys Awake even more than 24. The show keeps getting better and better!! Too bad the execs don’t care. Fox cancelled Firefly and now Awake is gone. Shame on you NBC for sucking us in and derailing millions.
Comment by Scott – May 17, 2012 11:16 AM PDT Reply To This Post
I absolutely love Awake. Great show! Just found out today from a coworker that the show was cancelled. I did not believe it, did a search & came upon this. So upset…
Comment by Beth – May 17, 2012 05:12 PM PDT Reply To This Post
Awake is one of the BEST shows I’ve ever watched. It’s a crime for it to be canceled. Michael Britton should be put on the case. So much crap on TV and this gets the ax??? Crazy.
Comment by Liz – May 17, 2012 08:12 PM PDT Reply To This Post
I’m friccccckkking piiiiiiisssssedddd that AWAKE is canceled… Have read great reviews, it’s an amazing show and unless the “reviewers” who can not undersyand the show are just poorly reviewing it because they can’t handle the fact it’s unpredictable…. Aaaghhh I’m so upset i wil no longer watch nbc. Theres nothing but crap on tv these days, and one intellectual show-god it must go bc it’s actually making sense…
Comment by Andrea – May 17, 2012 09:44 PM PDT Reply To This Post
I have watched and enjoyed every episode of Awake with the sense that it would somehow not reach enough viewers to be renewed. Network TV continues to search for ratings and ignores the loyalty of the viewers it develops with quality shows with fine acting and quality writing. Awake is a show that deserved a better fate and I will miss it. Does NBC understand that it is making a mistake? Do they care? Bring on Lost on a Desert Island with American Idols Who Have Multiple Talent and Will Survive. Me, I am going to my library and find a book to read.
Comment by Randy Gottesfeld – May 17, 2012 10:03 PM PDT Reply To This Post
I really like awake I just watched tonite and they said finale next week what is wrong with NBC.
Comment by Melinda jasso – May 17, 2012 11:10 PM PDT Reply To This Post
I am so disappointed that finally an intellectually stimulating and entertaining show comes on the air, and does not get enough promotion from its own network to gather the all important numbers to keep it going. Awake’s writing and acting was exceptional! NBC was definitely asleep in letting this treasure go!
Comment by Riley Applegate – May 18, 2012 10:54 AM PDT Reply To This Post
Come On! Awake was the one show I actually continuously followed on NBC, and they go off and cancel it.
Comment by Ranen – May 18, 2012 10:05 PM PDT Reply To This Post
Let’s get rid of NBC instead of getting rid of “Awake”. Maybe smart people like those at Fox will pick it up.
Comment by Robert – May 18, 2012 11:16 PM PDT Reply To This Post
I couldn’t agree more with everyone “Awake” was soo awesome, and I know so many people who watched it so I’m really surprised the ratings were so low. It sucks that 5k who have a nielsen ratings box have to represent all of america because I really think more people watched it than was reflected. SUCKINESS
Comment by Daniel – May 20, 2012 12:52 AM PDT Reply To This Post
PLEASE DO NOT CANCEL “AWAKE”!! It’s amazing and creative, and network execs wonder why they have problems!! Hopefully another network will pick it up…..please, is another network listening?? NBC’s loss can be another networks GAIN!!! Looked forward to it every week. Please no more reality TV, …just more shows like this one!!!
Comment by Brenda Nigh – May 20, 2012 03:48 AM PDT Reply To This Post
Goodbye NBC….for your lack of ability to know when you have a good thing…..over and over again, you’ve killed the shows of quality, while letting the garbage shows remain on the air.
You don’t deserve a show like “AWAKE”….so hopefully another network will pick it up and keep us on the edge of our seats with great acting, scripts and creative plots twists.
SO LONG NBC!! I’ve had enough of teasing, rug-pulling disappointment caused by your execs who don’t know what the hell they are doing.
Comment by Brenda – May 20, 2012 03:52 AM PDT Reply To This Post
- AMEN TO THAT. I STOPPED WATCHING NBC AND I AM STARTING A BOYCOTT ON FACEBOOK.
  Comment by T. GUCCI – June 11, 2012 08:01 PM PDT Reply To This Post
Awake is one of the highlights of the newer dramas. i cant believe its being cancelled, terrific acting and story telling….. dammit !!
Comment by brad zuck – May 20, 2012 03:23 PM PDT Reply To This Post
Harry’s Law & Touch were/are the only two shows we both love(d) and watch(ed) together. Thank god Touch is on Fox. We could all hope that Awake & Harry jump to cable. More likely with Awake: Harry’s payroll is through the roof – it’ll never happen. NBC’s ratings will continue in the basement because of its own stupidity.
Comment by Will – May 20, 2012 05:27 PM PDT Reply To This Post
Really? They cancelled AWAKE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WHAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WHY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Fudge. This REALLY blows NBC!!!!!!! Now we’ll never know if he’s awake, asleep, in a coma, dead …….. WHOS ALIVE? THE WIFE OR THE SON!!!!???? DONT DO THIS TO ME NBC!!!!

I’m never watching NBC again! They are forever SCORNED in this household along with FOX. I’m still angry with FOX over The Reunion and The O.C.

I would boycott ABC for cancelling GCB, but they’re carrying Once Upon a Time. I’m just going to sneak around ABC on TV and watch it on Hulu.
Comment by LisaK – May 21, 2012 01:17 PM PDT Reply To This Post
- DID YOU WATCH THE EVENT. NEVER FOUND OUT WHAT THE EVENT WAS NBC CANCELLED THAT TO. BOYCOTT NBC.
  Comment by T. GUCCI – June 11, 2012 08:02 PM PDT Reply To This Post
BENT?????? Why?????? Based on what? Being full of fun and emotions?
Comment by Brad – May 22, 2012 09:06 AM PDT Reply To This Post
I hope Netflix will pick up this amazing show!
Comment by NEO – May 22, 2012 11:39 AM PDT Reply To This Post
Well thank you very much NBC – following in the footsteps of CBS I see. What do these networks want for numbers? This is why I don’t like watching new shows on the “major” networks – they don’t stand a chance. Really liked Awake. : (
Comment by Really NBC? – May 22, 2012 06:37 PM PDT Reply To This Post
ARE they Idiots? Awake needs to stay put!
Comment by Glynna – May 23, 2012 07:51 PM PDT Reply To This Post
- BOYCOTT NBC.. GET ON NBC WEBSITE EMAIL THEM THAT YOU ARE BOYCOTTING ALL THEIR PROGRAMS. THEY HAVE A PROVEN TRACK RECORD OF CANCELLING GOOD SHOWS. DON’T GET SUCKED IN ON ANY NEW PROGRAMS THAT THEY ARE JUST GOING TO CANCEL. BOYCOTT NOW
  Comment by T. GUCCI – May 24, 2012 01:37 PM PDT Reply To This Post
  - T, I will gladly help to try to save Awake…can it be picked up by another network? Any other suggestions? Boycotting NBC is fine. The only thing left on NBC I like is Grimm & Smash, but I don’t know if they would care or if it would do any good. Boycotting NBC won’t do much BUT boycotting the SPONSORS that advertise on NBC might just hit ‘em where it hurts…their pocketbook/pursestrings…maybe if we all write to the different sponsors of NBC shows & tell them we won’t buy their products until NBC brings back Awake??? What do you all think? Something like that anyway…
    Comment by Lauren O'Shea – May 24, 2012 11:49 PM PDT Reply To This Post
Why am I not surprised about Awake? NBC has abysmal taste when it comes to which shows to keep. Awake and Grimm were their only two shows. So, now they’re down to just Grimm – at least until some moron realizes a good show is still running on the network!! lol
Comment by Pamela Avery – May 24, 2012 03:05 PM PDT Reply To This Post
They keep the mindless stuff. AWAKE was stimulating. Had to watch and think. Shame
Comment by Amy – May 24, 2012 07:21 PM PDT Reply To This Post
Awake is the only network show I watch. I hope it moves to AMC. NBC and most Americans are complete morons!
Comment by Adam Ant – May 24, 2012 08:58 PM PDT Reply To This Post
Awake was such a great show, looked forward to it every week.
Comment by dgross623 – May 25, 2012 02:53 PM PDT Reply To This Post
I loved Awake! Sad to see it go. It made you think. I guess people don’t like thinking anymore. It was different for most of the garbage on tv.
Comment by Amber – May 25, 2012 03:44 PM PDT Reply To This Post
I’m, too, sorry it was cancelled. My fav show. That being said thank you NBC for Awake and for nbc.com. Too often we complain but never show our appreciation!
Comment by Linda – May 25, 2012 04:26 PM PDT Reply To This Post
- DICK
  Comment by T. GUCCI – May 25, 2012 05:07 PM PDT Reply To This Post
TELL YOUR RELATIVES, TEL YOUR FRIENDS TO TELL THEIR FRIENDS TO PUT IT ON EVERY WEB SITE. PUT ION FACEBOOK & TWITTER. BOYCOTT NBC THEY ARE THE WORST NETWORK EVER. THE LAST TIME THEY HAD A #1 SHOW WAS FRIENDS. BOYCOTT—BOYCOTT —BOYCOTT NOW
Comment by T. GUCCI – May 26, 2012 07:20 PM PDT Reply To This Post
Shame on NBC!!! I like Awake so much I’ve paid extra to watch most of the episodes on Amazon! Too bad most viewers are too shallow and NBC is too weak.
Comment by beth – May 26, 2012 07:50 PM PDT Reply To This Post
My husband n I love Awake, we always watch it together! I think NBC made a HUGE mistake letting that one go!!!!
Comment by amy burgess – May 27, 2012 12:08 AM PDT Reply To This Post
my heart aches with the cancellation of awake i dont watch much tv and i was watching it online. why cant they just let us have the GOOD shows, ones without cursing, nudity, sex, innuendos, craziness…oh wait those are the ones they keep. they cancel excellant shows that are without those but are captivating, intelligent, thinker shows. ones that hold your interest. give me idol, dwts, biggest loser and awake. the only tv i watch.
Comment by eve – May 27, 2012 01:47 PM PDT Reply To This Post
SOOOO sad Awake was cancelled!!!! I can’t believe these people!!!!! The main actor was awesome, could make you believe anything – even that he saw penguins walking around his living room. Now we are boycotting any new NBC shows. How could they do this to us
Comment by Anna – May 27, 2012 08:13 PM PDT Reply To This Post
- THANK YOU ANNA NBC IS LOSING A LOT OF VIEWERS. A LOT OF PEOPLE ARE BOYCOTTING
  Comment by T. GUCCI – June 11, 2012 08:04 PM PDT Reply To This Post
Awake…was brilliant! I enjoyed the suspense of the show, and following his dreams/reality. This is one tv show I looked forward in watching. Very sad it was canceled and not given another chance.
Comment by Hill Hope – May 29, 2012 06:49 AM PDT Reply To This Post
HAS ANYONE WATCHED THE LAST 2 EPISODES OF THE FIRM. THEY SHOWED PREVIEWS OF THE NEXT EPISODE, BUT IT DOES NOT LOOK LIKE ITS GOING TO AIR. ANY SUGGESTIONS WHERE TO WATCH.
Comment by T. GUCCI – May 29, 2012 03:07 PM PDT Reply To This Post
I loved awake! Shame on NBC
Comment by lisa – May 30, 2012 08:30 PM PDT Reply To This Post
I loved Awake me & my hisband both was one.of.the best shows in awhile!
Comment by shconnda – June 2, 2012 12:01 AM PDT Reply To This Post
NBC…you suck! Can’t believe you cancelled Awake. I am so sick of these “fake reality” shows. Finally a well written show that you actually need to use your brain to watch. Jason Issacs is brilliant also. What a loss for you. Makes me want to boycott you!!
Comment by Tracy Truman-Barkett – June 8, 2012 05:26 AM PDT Reply To This Post
good bye abc , cbs but NBC your first to go !!! id rather watch old bonanza reruns than conform to your bad taste and dems .. anything short of a seinfeld reunion will be boycotted by me !!!”NEXT”
Comment by jd merrell – June 12, 2012 05:03 PM PDT Reply To This Post
I really liked Are You There Chelsea. NBC is always canceling good shows. So is ABC and FOX. I liked Chuck, Life, and Southland.
Comment by rocklesson86 – June 19, 2012 01:32 PM PDT Reply To This Post
Awake is an awesome show – so smart and well written. And for those people who commented ‘spoiler allert’ on the ‘finale’ – That it was all a dream – you are wrong. After reading several interviews with Killen, it is actually another part of his subconcious. They has so much more story line to go. What a waste. I just finished watching the program in Australia and i am so dissapointed to find out it has been cancelled. I really hope another network picks it up!! Who do we need to write to to get Awake back on air??
Comment by Stephanie – July 2, 2012 12:03 AM PDT Reply To This Post
I loved Awake and The Firm… At least Awake had some sort of ending, The Frim ended terribly
Comment by Corbin – July 16, 2012 11:32 AM PDT Reply To This Post
I don’t know what to say NBC!! I can’t even begin to express what kind of feeling I get from American TV today I am horrified.. Every good show is cancelled.. F**k reality tv.. We have enough of this in our own countries.. But Awake could actually be something in Europe.. Like ALL of europe.. That’s alot of money were are talking about.. But if it is always fast money you’re looking after.. make a freakin’ PORNO!!
Comment by Sarah Vinther – July 23, 2012 08:12 PM PDT Reply To This Post
Loved bent it was an awesome show and cast NBC sucks
Comment by Gina – August 24, 2012 11:37 PM PDT Reply To This Post
I just discovered “Awake” and am extremely disappointed to see it being cancelled..The storyline is brilliant and exciting and Jason Issacs is riveting…I sure hope NBC revisits such a terrible decision…
Comment by Debbi – August 28, 2012 08:46 AM PDT Reply To This Post
I couldn’t wait for Awake to come back… I just read the news, why, why, why? I do hope someone picks it up.
Comment by Cathy – September 4, 2012 08:04 PM PDT Reply To This Post
I can not believe that they did not renew Awake! I loved that show and it was something different that was like no other show.
Comment by Amy – October 7, 2012 10:51 AM PDT Reply To This Post
Really wish NBC would bring back Awake it was a good show.
Comment by Ebony Martin – October 12, 2012 06:12 PM PDT Reply To This Post
I must have been living under a rock…sitting here waiting and waiting for AWAKE to come back on. Just to find that NBC canceled yet another great show.

Just like a lot of other comments, I’m giving up on NBC. This just happens WAY too many times.
Comment by Bob – October 20, 2012 12:05 PM PDT Reply To This Post
Awake = Awesome. BOYCOTT NBC.
Comment by BOYCOTT NBC – March 15, 2013 02:27 AM PDT Reply To This Post
spread this petition on fb, twitter, anything you can think of. We need to save this show
Comment by kyle – May 17, 2012 09:11 PM PDT Reply To This Post
I do not watch the “reality” shows on TV because of lack of content and who wants to watch a bunch ot untalented people parading around as someone important. Finally a show worth watching, Awake, comes on the air. With all the twist and turns you could loose yourself in it and enjoy the talent of the writers and actors. I too will give up on NBC as a source for good TV watching
Comment by Linda Lou – May 18, 2012 12:06 AM PDT Reply To This Post
GOOD IDEA THEY SUCK YOU IN WITH A GOOD SHOW AND THEN CANCEL IT. BOYCOTT NBC
Comment by T. GUCCI – June 11, 2012 08:04 PM PDT Reply To This Post