15 Canceled Shows From Last Season You’ve Already Forgotten Existed (Photos)

Remember “Second Chance”? What about “Truth Be Told”?

| September 16, 2016 @ 4:34 PM Last Updated: September 16, 2016 @ 5:00 PM
Forgotten Shows
As another season of television begins, we look back at last season's casualties that didn't last long enough to make an impact.
Fox
"Second Chance" You probably don't remember Fox's sci-fi drama because it had two other titles before it even made it to air - "Frankenstein Code" and "Lookinglass." Also Read: Fox Moves ‘Second Chance’ to Friday Night
NBC
"Truth Be Told" Another victim of the title change curse, this Mark Paul Gosselaar comedy couldn't find an audience as "Truth Be Told" or "People Are Talking." Also Read: ‘Truth Be Told’ Cut to 10 Episodes by NBC
Houdini & Doyle
Fox
"Houdini and Doyle" That's right, for a short while, Fox aired a show about Sir Arthur Conan Doyle teaming up with Harry Houdini to solve crime. Also Read: Ratings: ‘Houdini & Doyle’ Can’t Keep Pace With Weak Premiere
NBC
"The Player" It was supposed to be Wesley Snipes' big return to acting, but instead it fizzled out, got its episode order cut, and was basically the first canceled show of the 2015 season.  
joan allen abc the family
ABC
"The Family" Joan Allen's missing son returned after a years-ago disappearance - but is he who he says he is? Unfortunately, no one really bothered to find out. Also Read: Emmy Contender Joan Allen on Abduction Drama ‘The Family': It’s a ‘Bigger Story’ Than ‘Room’
Fox
"Bordertown" It's the one that's not "The Simpsons" or "Family Guy" or "Bob's Burgers" and it was axed pretty quickly. Also Read: ‘Bordertown’ Review: Seth MacFarlane Series Shoots for Topical Satire and Misses
CBS
"Angel From Hell" This could have been Jane Lynch's big show after "Glee," but alas, it was not, and was pulled from the schedule after just a few episodes. Also Read: ‘Angel From Hell’ Pulled From CBS Schedule
Containment
The CW
"Containment" CW audiences didn't seem very interested in going along with a more mature drama than the network's usual teen and superhero dramas. Also Read: ‘Containment’ Canceled After One Season on the CW
Game of Silence
NBC
"Game of Silence" Despite a clever attempt to get "Game of" at the begin of its title, this remake of a Turkish series came and went without much fanfare. Also Read: NBC Cancels ‘Game of Silence’ After 1 Season
Cooper Barrett's Guide to Surviving Life
Fox
"Cooper Barrett's Guide to Surviving Life" This sitcom about 20-something friends didn't exactly become the new "New Girl." Also Read: ‘Grandfathered,’ ‘The Grinder,’ ‘Bordertown’ All One-and-Done at Fox
Crowded
NBC
"Crowded" NBC's been having trouble finding new comedies for years, so you're excused if you forgot all about "Crowded." Also Read: Ratings: NBC’s ‘Crowded’ Proves It’s No ‘Little Big Shots’ in Post-‘Voice’ Sampling
ABC
"Blood and Oil" Nate Archibald moved to North Dakota to become an oil tycoon and nobody even noticed. Also Read: Ratings: ‘Blood & Oil’ Leaks, ‘Quantico’ Slips for ABC
Neil Patrick Harris Best Time Ever
NBC
"Best Time Ever" Remember that time Neil Patrick Harris hosted a live primetime variety show? Anyone? Also Read: Neil Patrick Harris’ ‘Best Time Ever’ Canceled by NBC
ABC
"Wicked City" I'll give you $15 if you can tell me what this Ed Westwick midseason drama was about. Also Read: ‘Wicked City’ Lives Again on Hulu
Heartbeat
NBC
"Heartbeat" Whether it was "Heartbreaker" or "Heartbeat," this Melissa George-led medical drama never found a pulse. Also Read: NBC Cancels Live Comedy ‘Undateable,’ Freshman Drama ‘Heartbeat’