Midseason replacement
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A midseason replacement is a television show that premieres in the second half of a television season usually between January and April. Midseason replacements usually take place after a show that was in the fall schedule was canceled or put on hiatus. Some midseason replacements get canceled like the shows they replaced, but others have gone on to be very successful.
Notable shows that started as midseason replacements include:
- Airwolf
- All in the Family
- Batman
- The Black Donnellys
- Buffy the Vampire Slayer
- Coach
- Dallas
- Dirt
- Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman
- Dynasty
- Eight Is Enough
- Emergency!
- Grey's Anatomy
- Happy Days
- Hill Street Blues
- The Incredible Hulk
- It Takes a Thief
- The Jeffersons
- Just Shoot Me!
- Kate & Allie
- King of the Hill
- Laverne & Shirley
- Malcolm in the Middle
- Married...With Children
- Medium
- Moesha
- My Wife and Kids
- Nash Bridges
- The New Adventures of Old Christine
- Night Court
- Perfect Strangers
- Rules of Engagement
- The Office (US TV series)
- The Simpsons
- The Six Million Dollar Man
- The Unit
- The Wonder Years
- 3rd Rock from the Sun
- Three's Company
- Unhappily Ever After
- Walker, Texas Ranger