Dead Like Me

Airing and cancellation

The show premiered in North America on June 27, 2003; the second season began airing in the summer of 2004. Season 1 has also been shown on Sky One in Ireland and the United Kingdom, America Plus in the Middle East, Sony in Latin America, Catch On in South Korea and Fox8 in Australia. As of May 2005, it is being aired in Croatia and will be broadcast on the Canadian cable network Showcase in the fall of 2005.

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North America - June 27 - 2003 - 2004 - Sky One - Ireland - United Kingdom - America Plus - Middle East - Sony - Latin America - Catch On - South Korea - Fox8 - Australia - Canadian - Showcase

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Showtime did not pick up a third season and MGM was seeking a new outlet, with a final decision expected by February 2005. Media reports in early January suggested that The WB network was interested in continuing the series, however at the end of January, a TV Guide columnist wrote that the network had declined. This is, however, the subject of much debate between fans, many claiming that The WB have not yet made a definitive decision.

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MGM - February - 2005 - The WB - TV Guide

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It was recently reported that Showtime are reconsidering picking up the show for a third season. These reports are said to be from workers at Showtime, however these reports have not been confirmed directly, by Showtime itself.

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MGM was also reportedly in talks with the Sci Fi Channel, TNT and A&E to revive the show, but according to The Futon Critic its renewal is unlikely, citing that series star Mandy Patinkin has signed on to a new series involving the FBI's Behavioral Analysis Unit.

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Sci Fi Channel - TNT - A&E - Mandy Patinkin - FBI - Behavioral Analysis Unit

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