Top 10 Canceled TV Shows That Were Brought Back

Hey! Come back! Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’re focusing on the most popular shows that were canceled but eventually saved - sometimes by a new network entirely. Beware of a few spoilers ahead. Our countdown includes TV shows "Community", "The Expanse", "Veronica Mars" and more! Agree with our ranking? And which canceled TV shows do you wish got a final send off? Let us know in the comments.
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[@dreamguardian8320]

The action version of Teen Titans, Spider-Man Unlimited, He-man 2002, and Thundercats 2011.

[@arielfangirlmendez]

Legends of tomorrow

[@TimLoyalToWifeHaterFreeZoneA]

Love It WatchMojo.

[@andrewhaase1826]

Now do Top 10 Cancelled Shows That SHOULD Be Brought Back!

[@prowolf633]

I have contenders! Any or Every show cancelled by Warner Discovery (don’t give me that “tax write-offs can never be reversed” bulls***)

[@high4751]

i hope westworld will on the list

[@StellarAvenger]

I expected to see Young Justice on here

[@silentclaw6439]

Why, this is watchmojo

[@markallison6666]

Young justice was brought back twice

[@dariusjones6413]

Not just that what about The Spectacular Spider-Man

[@HeromakerJB]

Me too.

[@deanwilliamson1929]

I love how the video began with Professor Hubert Farnsworth saying "Good news everyone." LOL XD😅😂

[@WatchMojo]

[@jimmymurphy898]

I wish Firefly was saved. One of the best shows I have ever seen even in its short run. What a bummer.

[@feralart]

We got Serenity.

[@WatchMojo]

Isn't it such a shame? Who knows, maybe one day we'll get to soar among the stars with Captain Mal and the crew once more!

[@olleselin]

So glad Disney+ was able to bring back "Star Wars: The Clone Wars" for a final season. and soon they're adding the 90s X-Men animated show! Also grateful for "Futurama" being brought back.

[@dark14life]

Futurama should have been #1. It's been cancelled TWICE and twice brought back by fan demand. It just won't stay dead!

[@ShunsuiHitsugaya]

Was so glad that Star Trek TOS, Lucifer, Futurama, Sense8, and The Expanse were given a chance.

[@ClassifiedRanTom]

A moment of silence for all those great shows that never had the chance to come back and conclude.

[@jacobdrolet4262]

Amazing video watch mojo of cancelled tv shows that made come back on tv/streaming,fantastic job.

[@Jeremiah_Rivers76]

Fans of the galaxy far, far away, including myself, rejoiced when the completion of the #CloneWarsSaved campaign came to fruition. Season 7 went out in the best way possible, with Rex and Ahsoka escaping Order 66 at the cost of Maul as their prisoner from the Battle of Mandalore.

[@DavidKennedy0391]

You couldn’t even include Samurai Jack as an honorable mention?

[@KevinYannutz]

Kinda surprised X files wasn't on the list even if just as an honorable mention

[@chickenpotbiebro202]

honestly forgot that Futurama was back again

[@86holt]

Surprised Last Man Standing didn't make it

[@alg11297]

So a show gets cancelled because no one watches it and then the "fans" petition to bring it back? That's logic.

[@jonmendelson1104]

Some of them aren't watched because of the networks doing things like airing episodes out of order or in bad time slots (most notably the "Friday night death slot". They get a cult following via people watching them on streaming/DVD which leads to the fan petitions.

[@hansyoyo7541]

Clone High, not mention

[@RandomRay1]

Family guy and Brooklyn nine have to some of the most successful resurrected shows in the past 20 years. Criminal minds was also resurrected after nearly being done for good.

[@quintessawolfprincess3618]

I wish Sonic Underground got at least one more season. It would've made a perfect and heartwarming ending for the series to see the triplets reunite with their mom.

[@randomreviews4278]

6:09 like it says Netflix even though the newest season is on hulu

[@holly22972]

There have been so many good shows cancelled by Netflix recently, but the one that still hurts the most is Anne with an E. There are still petitions to this day to bring the show back. I wish Netflix would give us one more season so we can all finally see Anne and Gilbert together for more then the end of the season finale😭

[@chrismeulen8108]

always wished ALF would have had a (shorter) 5th season, to give a proper conclusion to the season 4 cliffhanger, which on TV airings always ended with the "to be continued" text on screen.

[@thecunninlynguist]

would cobra kai count? KZbin Originals pretty much cancelled it then Netflix saved it.

[@TV247]

Definently think that Netflix bringing back Arrested Development is what basically made the idea of a "streaming service having their own TV shows made and only available to watch on their site" popular.

[@user-em6ie2be7x]

Futurama has been revived so many times. You'd think network executives would take a hint about that show by now.

[@robertmcelwaine7024]

Hannibal was one series that got canceled way too soon. There's been talk of it coming back but so far, nothing.

[@WatchMojo]

You're absolutely right! Hannibal was a masterpiece of suspense and intrigue, leaving fans craving more even after its untimely cancellation.

[@jackinthebox1993]

God, I love YOU so much. I'M SO GLAD NETFLIX DECIDED TO GIVE IT FOUR MORE SEASONS

[@NoMansSkyResources]

Ref: The Expanse. We've now had 6/9 seasons. There's still 3 books / seasons of story to tell there & endless spinoff potential.

[@jackinthebox1993]

Let's not forget how adults swim contributed to it being back Family Guy on the air because of all the reruns it would do

[@derrygowley]

What about Beverley hills 90210 / dallas - they absolutely should have been mentioned

[@orestisps515]

10 EXACT Moments That RUINED Movie Franchises

[@DaddyOfTheSugarVariety]

Shows I wish weren't cancelled: Dead Like Me, Freaks & Geeks, The Muppets.

[@kethanthibadeau]

Futurerama feels like that show that defines the word reboot

[@williambilyeu9801]

I am surprised that they didn't mention "Last Man Standing" with Tim Allen. 😊

[@HeromakerJB]

Monster quest, Danny Phantom, Spectacular Spiderman, Fact or Faked Paranormal files, Lost Tapes, Wolverine and The Xmen, & Scorpion. Although I'm not sure if all of them were canceled exactly.

[@dougputhoff]

What about DOCTOR WHO!

[@josephcallahan1664]

Uh, Dr. Who is #1

[@chuumon95]

I wish they would bring back The Muppet Show.

[@kevinhone7526]

Yeah honestly I have to go for Star Wars the Clone Wars, when the last 2 seasons gone dark during the events of order 66!!!

[@Sistik123]

There are so many more honorable mentions worth saying. Jericho etc.

[@stingrey1571]

for no.1. chavo guerrero told a similar story. the raw crew was in mexico city. so chavo and rey were brought over for a match. they were promised the main event. then changed at the last second. they proceeded to put on a 10 star match. when they got to the back. everyone was pissed...but edge who marked out like a little kid.

[@jefflabulge]

Did they really not even mention Twin Peaks?….

[@mightybk]

Some of the "honorable mentions" were better choices than your selections. And you missed a big one -- Taxi. Originally aired on ABC -- which canceled it, only to have NBC pick it up. I still remember the ads promoting it with Danny DeVito saying something like "same night, same time, better network."

[@kenmorimoto9708]

The original law & order got canceled after its 20th season in 2010 but was brought back 2 years ago. The show should have been on the list.

[@wojtek1765]

What about dr who ?

[@cyrhiugf]

I wish Sleeper Cell never got cancelled, That show was truly amazing.

[@RichlandCommunity]

Jericho was cancelled and a huge, huge fan backlash forced them to do one more season. Too bad though, it was still too soon.

[@PokeGuy6]

I was expecting Samurai Jack

[@TVFlix]

I wouldn't put the expanse on here because it got cancelled again and never got a proper conclusion.

[@likecascade7015]

I should be happy that The Clone Wars returned for one more season. But part of me isn’t.

[@mayaeiland]

Futurama is not actually the original network from Netflix, it is the original channel from Fox then Comedy Central, and now Hulu!

[@MrAnthonyramon]

Kim possible

[@emiliobello2538]

Secrets Of Sulphur Springs should be brought back

[@Princess-Ammonite]

I think it did, a new season is on Disney plus

[@emiliobello2538]

@@Princess-Ammonite just 3 seasons. Were supposed to get a 4th

[@istvangergelypalosi8795]

Missing(s): Beavis and Butthead Futurama the Best

[@Gor85]

Futurama is great

[@AB-dx1co]

Any news about stargate atlantis

[@paulfaulkner5786]

I definitely would have put the original "Law and Order" on here.

[@ThAtZkOoLbEaNz]

CW’s The Game canceled on CW then moved to BET then Paramount +

[@Rako_the_Awesome]

Last Man Standing should have been mentioned. Dropped by ABC at season 6 and picked up by Fox for 3 more seasons.

[@KegOfMeat]

Really number one should be Futurama since it has come back twice.

[@stingrey1571]

alot of these incidents can be attributed to one person. VINCE. he allowed and cultivated a toxic backstage atmosphere.

[@BraddSky]

Jericho’s return is the reason I watched the show in the first place.

[@lauratukey3584]

Defiance really needed another season forever knight just needs a in world reboot

[@LloydW90]

I thought Corba Kai would be on this list 🤔🤔 Cancelled by KZbin Red/Premium in May 2018 and picked up by Netflix in April 2019

[@kleine.5438]

Given that there was a lot of people who are fans of firefly you think there would be a lot more people wanting to get more of that back to 🤷‍♀️

[@prowolf633]

This gives me hope that eventually the tv shows (and movies cancelled by David Zaslav and his sneaky merger can all (or certain ones at least) eventually be brought back in the near future. Do not dare tell “it’s too late tax write-offs can never be reversed give up and cry”, they CAN BE revived and there are those (including me) still fighting for Coyote Vs. Acme!

[@oddiunapologetic]

Too bad the same can't be said about the Syfy series dark matter, happy & deadly class 😢

[@hairisoverrated]

Uh Hello?! Baywatch! cancelled by NBC after 1 season brought back by Fox for 8 more in LA plus 2 in Hawaii.

[@susandaniels9733]

Bless your heart is a southern insult,bless your little heart is war.nashville for me was chaotic at best,I didn't watch past the first season.

[@TonyBrion]

Not even an Honorable Mention for Young Justice?😩

[@dariusjones6413]

Darkwing Duck

[@Alex-xo7mt]

I'm just hoping this happens to my favorite anime Netflix series Hilda 🤞

[@Brownie.-]

I enjoyed futurama but this new season ain’t it. Should just stayed being canceled unfortunately.

[@kennieasani4724]

samurai jack

[@shaunev3474]

Into The Badlands deserved a finale

[@owenjolley351]

*Samurai Jack?*

[@Thehumangamers2585]

im still waiting for pac--man and the ghostly adventures to be brought back that show was goated

[@JasonTheArticFox]

Well HTF (happy tree friends) is coming back very soon so I cannot wait for that

[@Classclown23]

Does anyone remember when Chuck was almost cancelled?

[@WatchMojo]

Do you remember the collective sigh of relief when the show was spared from the chopping block?

[@c.r.e.a.m.650]

Family Guy is number 1, W to WatchMojo…this time

[@Jeremiah_Rivers76]

What better choice than one of the best adult cartoons from the aughts?

[@jafodesrrhinuaaanndez1521]

@@Jeremiah_Rivers76 Did you know I am now using someone else's account to type this comment? You can probably guess why.

[@Jeremiah_Rivers76]

@@jafodesrrhinuaaanndez1521I’m aware.

[@user-em6ie2be7x]

Fox Screwed up Big Time canceling Arrested Development & Family Guy.

[@TheRManProds]

GLAD THAT MANIFEST CAME BACK!

[@Craigalicioususa]

Futurama never should have been cancelled ever! It should last 1000 years to the year 3000 and then the show will be about the year 4000 by then lol Partially joking, it still should have never been cancelled at all.

[@josh6453]

Y’all forgot about The Game on CW.

[@TheRManProds]

HAPPY THAT NETFLIX SAVED MANIFEST!

[@magstheonlyone]

Arrested Development should have been canceled after watching 4th and 5th seasons

[@BJSteeves1]

Last Man Standing should be on the list. ABC cancelled the show and FOX brought it back.

[@Tinyjones12]

HBO max should brought back rap shit

[@najgaming5240]

Bring back the oa!

[@Dozah58]

GLOW deserves a proper goodbye

[@jorgeadairramos7469]

Hello good afternoon

[@2face580]

Prodigal son

[@MrAnthonyramon]

Timeless you forgot timeless

[@hannahdelvecchio7521]

I understand that their name is George Michael like the senior George Michael

[@Ironstarfish]

Family guy was ahead of it's time

[@sleeper4386]

The only good show on here was Lucifer

[@ForgottenRider]

I can't believe Buffy the Vampire Slayer didn't even get a honorable mention

[@nilu907]

what bout dr who

[@Deragon0416]

Expanded Universe was never in canon ya doorknob.

[@kaylasmith3081]

#SixSeasonsAndAMovie

[@DavidJacobs-rl1rj]

Carnivale. Nuff said