Katherine Heigl (Grey's Anatomy), Marcia Cross (Housewives) and David Caruso (CSI: Miami)
Every week, senior editors Matt Webb Mitovich, Mickey O'Connor and Tim Molloy satisfy your need for TV scoop. Please send all questions to mega_scoop@tvguide.com.
Color me shocked that Katherine Heigl isn't leaving Grey's Anatomy. Is it possible we're being duped in some way? — Krista
MATT: I must say that the lack of fanfare surrounding ABC's confirmation of Heigl's status — especially when juxtaposed with the flurry of official statements regarding T.R. Knight's departure — made me raise one of my overgrown eyebrows. "Sure, she's staying... for just one more episode," I cynically hypothesized. But one of my best sources insists that this is not a case of clever semantics, and that Heigl's Izzie will have a significant presence in the fall.
Please give me some scoop on what's next for Desperate Housewives' Bree. — Fernando R.
MICKEY: Bree may come off like a brittle maneater, but at heart she's a real softy, which is why juggling an angry Orson and a horny Karl will really ...
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Privileged
Privileged won't return for a second season, series creator Rina Mimoun tells TVGuide.com via email, adding only, "It's so sad" and a little frowny-face emoticon.
A charming dramedy fronted by the luminous JoAnna Garcia, Privileged struggled in the ratings, but delivered...
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Blake Lively (Gossip Girl), Josh Holloway (Lost) and T.R. Knight (Grey's Anatomy)
Every week, senior editors Matt Webb Mitovich, Mickey O'Connor and Tim Molloy satisfy your need for TV scoop. Please send all questions to mega_scoop@tvguide.com.
I know you guys have some hints about Lost's finale. Don't hold out. — Joseph
TIM: ABC's promos spoil that Sawyer, Kate and Juliet return to the island, so we asked Patrick Fischler (aka the Dharma Initiative's Phil) what could possibly turn the sub around. "Let me see, how do I put this? Sawyer," he said. Fischler says Phil plays an "interesting part" in a season finale that answers lots of questions, but ends with a game-changing cliff-hanger. Might Phil face the music for belting Juliet last week? "I think Sawyer may have to have a little payback," says Fischler. Look for our full Q&A with the actor, whose credits also include Southland and Mad Men, next week.
What can you spill about the Grey's Anatomy season finale? Are we definitely saying goodbye to George and T.R. Knight? — Kellie
MATT: Yes, there are rumors swirling that the finale not only paves the way for George's departure ...
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Chuck
No less than 45 scripted shows await word on renewal as the networks prepare to reveal their plans for the 2009-10 season. Many of those shows are safe — would NBC really pull Law & Order? — but others may be endangered by low ratings, high production costs, or just being on the Peacock network, where Jay Leno takes over five hours of prime time in the fall.
The senior editors of TVGuide.com hope the following shows will live. We chose them because we consider them the best of the shows that are in the worst danger. Make the jump to review our picks, then follow TV Guide on Twitter for updates on saved shows.
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Barack Obama
Barack Obama's Presidential "Not the State of the Union" Address was watched by 32.7 million total viewers across the Big 4 networks on Tuesday night. [Nancy Pelosi rises, clapping.] That audience marks a 12 percent drop from POTUS' previous primetime appearance, which was held earlier this month. [Pelosi sits.]
Earlier in the night, NCIS topped the 8 o'clock hour with 17.92 million viewers, on par with its previous outing. [Nancy Pelosi rises, clapping.] The Biggest Loser (9.65 mil) enjoyed a gain of 750K. [Pelosi sits.]
Come 9 pm, the CW's Privileged wrapped up its freshman season before an audience of 1.62 mil, up 100K from its last fresh outing. [Nancy Pelosi rises, clapping.] "To Be Continued," indeed!
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Joanna Garcia, Privileged
This Tuesday at 9 pm/ET, the CW's Privileged wraps up what one can only hope is but the first of several seasons. But what's the reality? Will the charming series get a Season 2 pick-up? And if so, what's on tap for the super-cute and ultra-quippy Megan? JoAnna Garcia shared with us a sneak peek at what's to come. Plus: Is talk of an on-set romance true?
TVGuide.com: We have come full circle. I moderated a Paley Center panel previewing the first season of Privileged, and now we are here on what we optimists like to think is perhaps the eve of a Season 2 renewal.
JoAnna Garcia: I think we have a really good shot. I think it's going to come down to the future programming that they have on [the CW], and how long they think each show is going to last. I don't think that developmentally speaking, there is a ton going on, so....
TVGuide.com: Well, there is that one pilot about young and fabulous vampires....
Garcia: Yeah, and there's a Melrose [Place reboot].... But I think they really like our show! Obviously, 90210 has been a focus for them, but I believe we've done everything we can. I'm so proud of this season — and what's to come. [Series creator] Rina [Mimoun], being a consummate professional, already has the second season nailed down and is presenting it this week to the studio.
TVGuide.com: Has she shared with you the places Megan will go if there's a pick-up?
Garcia: Yeah, we talk about ...
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Robert Buckley with JoAnna Garcia, Privileged
This week on the penultimate Season 1 episode of the CW's Privileged (Tuesdays at 9 pm/ET), Robert Buckley — who has been wowing the womenfolk as Lipstick Jungle's "eight-packed" Kirby — arrives in the recurring role of David, the boss of the start-up magazine for which both Megan and Will work. Does this editor have the "write stuff" to derail Megan's romance with Will? Buckley shared a sneak peek. Plus: Where do things stand with Lipstick?
TVGuide.com: I understand that as we speak, you're preparing to man a charity kissing booth.
Robert Buckley: That is right. I'm going to be giving out kisses ...
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Tyler Labine, Missy Peregrym and Bret Harrison, Reaper
Fans of CW's Reaper have nothing to fear.
The netlet is bringing the devilish series back for its second season on March 3, a couple weeks earlier than originally planned, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
The change will cause some shake-up in the CW's schedule. Reaper will now air ...
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Lucy Kate Hale
As the charming CW comedy Privileged (Tuesdays at 9 pm/ET) unspools its final freshman-season episodes, Rose will find herself ready to make a change — one that could forever alter her relationship with twin sis Sage. Lucy Kate Hale teased the twists and turns ahead, as well as weighed in on the "mean people" who booed NBC's Bionic Woman, to whom she played sis.
TVGuide.com: What's your favorite thing about Rose? And what would you change about her?
Lucy Kate Hale: My favorite thing about her is she's genuine and vulnerable. She wears her heart on her sleeve. The one thing I'd change is that she becomes more independent and creates more of an identity for herself.
TVGuide.com: I have that exact teaser here on my desk: "Rose makes a move to become more independent in the last two episodes [airing Feb. 10 and 24]."
Hale: Yeah, and it's a big change. It will be sad for fans of the twins and ...
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Now playing in this week's Mitovich Mega Minute:
• Will Smallville's Clark — or perhaps Superman himself? — eventually get a piece of Doomsday?
• More Lost teasers found: a slap, a shared interest and a gunshot!
• Which Brady kid is popping by Privileged?
Watch the new MMM after the jump!
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