Shows renewed, on the bubble, cancelled

[Raph's Girl]

Every year at this time USA Today puts out their list of shows that have been renewed, cancelled or on the bubble... and every year at this time aint it cool news posts em! :lol:

Heeeers the list!
http://www.aintitcoolnews.com/display.cgi?id=19899

Renewed (or a shoo-in):
According to Jim (ABC)
Alias(ABC)
Boston Legal (ABC)
Charmed (WB)
Crossing Jordan (NBC)
CSI (CBS)
CSI: Miami (CBS)
CSI: NY (CBS)
Cold Case (CBS)
Cuts (UPN) (I have never even heard of this show before)
Desperate Housewives (ABC)
Everwood (WB)
ER (NBC)
Eve (UPN)
George Lopez (ABC)
Gilmore Girls (WB)
Girlfriends (UPN)
Grey’s Anatomy (ABC)
Half & Half (UPN)
Hope & Faith (ABC)
House (Fox) (And it's cuz of this renewal that Hugh Laurie had to quit being Perry White in Superman Returns! )
Joey (NBC) (Despite the low ratings it was renewed...:P)
King of Queens (CBS)
King of the Hill (Fox)
Las Vegas (NBC)
Law & Order (NBC)
Law & Order: Criminal Intent (NBC)
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (NBC)
Law & Order: Trial by Jury (NBC)
Lost (ABC)
Malcolm in the Middle (Fox)
Medium (NBC)
Numb3rs (CBS)
The O.C. (Fox)
One on One (UPN)
One Tree Hill (WB)
The Simpsons (Fox)
Reba (WB)
Scrubs (NBC)
Smallville (WB)
7th Heaven (WB)
Still Standing (CBS)
That ‘70s Show (Fox)
24 (Fox)
Two and a Half Men (CBS)
Veronica Mars (UPN)
The West Wing (NBC)
What I Like About You (WB)
Without a Trace (CBS)

Gone (or nearly dead):
American Dreams (NBC)
Center of the Universe (CBS)
Clubhouse (CBS) (This series was cancelled after only 3 eps)
Complete Savages (ABC) (no surprise)
Dr. Vegas (CBS)
Everybody Loves Raymond (CBS) (Ended it's run...)
Father of the Pride (NBC) (cancelled last November *sighs*)
Grounded for Life (WB)
Hawaii (NBC)
JAG (CBS)
Jake in Progress (ABC) (awww and I like this show)
Jonny Zero (Fox)
LAX (NBC)
Life as We Know It (ABC)
Medical Investigation (NBC)
Method & Red (Fox) (Did this series even air???)
The Mountain (WB)
North Shore (Fox)
NYPD Blue (ABC)
Point Pleasant (Fox)
Rodney (ABC)
Second Time Around (UPN)
Star Trek: Enterprise (UPN)
Third Watch (NBC)
Tru Calling (Fox)

On the bubble:
All of Us (UPN)
Arrested Development (Fox) (NOO!!!! This series has to be renewed!!! :o )
Bernie Mac (Fox)
Blind Justice (ABC) (A kewl show! )
Committted (NBC)
Eyes (ABC) (I love this series! )
8 Simple Rules (ABC) (Just hasn't been the same since John Ritter died)
Jack & Bobby (WB)
Joan of Arcadia (CBS) (This series got boring)
Judging Amy (CBS)
Kevin Hill (UPN)
Less Than Perfect (ABC)
Life on a Stick (Fox) (so stupid it's funny)
Listen Up (CBS)
The Office (NBC)
Quintuplets (Fox)
Summerland (WB)
Will & Grace (NBC)
Yes, Dear (CBS)

[DrSpengler]

Yeah, I don't watch too much network television.

Funny, though. Every time I went to the movies they played a commercial for Method and Redd, and every time I turned on the tv a commercial was on. They tried so damn hard to cram this show down our throats. Good to see everyone liked it. :roll:

[ZariusTwo]

Good to see so many shows that don't suck are getting renewed...unlike last time (coughANGELcough)

[Brodie]

On the bubble:
All of Us (UPN)
Arrested Development (Fox) (NOO!!!! This series has to be renewed!!! :o )
Bernie Mac (Fox)
Blind Justice (ABC) (A kewl show! )
Committted (NBC)
Eyes (ABC) (I love this series! )
8 Simple Rules (ABC) (Just hasn't been the same since John Ritter died)
Jack & Bobby (WB)
Joan of Arcadia (CBS) (This series got boring)
Judging Amy (CBS)
Kevin Hill (UPN)
Less Than Perfect (ABC)
Life on a Stick (Fox) (so stupid it's funny)
Listen Up (CBS)
The Office (NBC)
Quintuplets (Fox)
Summerland (WB)
Will & Grace (NBC)
Yes, Dear (CBS)

What does that mean?

[damnhooligan]

What does that mean?
They are shows that have not yet been picked up for another season, nor have they been cancelled. They could go either way, at this point.

I've probably never watched or heard of 50% of the shows mentioned, but glad to see some of my favourites renewed.

[zkarlette]

Rats.. I liked grounded for life.... :x

[Barkworm]

The only two of those shows I still watch are Joey (pretty much only because of Friends nostalgia) and Scrubs (which is slowly getting worse :().

[IceFlash78]

I thought Tru Calling was renewed? I recall there were a few new episodes recently...

Arrested Development on the bubble? ITS ONE OF THE TRULY ORIGINAL AND HILARIOUS SHOWS ON FOX! Great.. they're going to give us more crappy reality shows now!

I feel bad for some of the shows on teh bubble... I liked some of them...

I've never seen FAther of the Pride.. I always wanted to though..

[ZariusTwo]

I thought Tru Calling was renewed? I recall there were a few new episodes recently..

They were filmed before the series was cancelled

[Dane E5R]

Bernie Mac must be renewed. Good ****, there.

[Triceraton]

I'm hopeful that Arrested Development will be renewed. The ratings may be weak, but they're not terrible enough to force a cancellation. And surely they wouldn't cancel the greatest show on television right now. Then again this is Fox we're talking about.

Still, I think AD will be back. Probably in a different time slot or different night, but I think it'll be back. But if the ratings don't improve... next year might be the last one.

[Anarky]

I'd really love to see Joan of Arcadia for one or two more seasons. What? You thought I wouldn't like that show? YOu thought wrong, it's this show I watch once a week which is really interesting, because it gets you to think (yesterday there was that episode with the metal detectors at school. Really interesting) and it's just a nice show. :D

[Duke]

I'm hopeful that Arrested Development will be renewed. The ratings may be weak, but they're not terrible enough to force a cancellation. And surely they wouldn't cancel the greatest show on television right now. Then again this is Fox we're talking about.

Still, I think AD will be back. Probably in a different time slot or different night, but I think it'll be back. But if the ratings don't improve... next year might be the last one.Yeah that's the only show on the bubble or cancel list I'd like to see renewed.

[The Stryker]

They should Cancel Simpsons Already and Give another show to Reign (NOT FAMILY GUY or the crap-fest that is American Dad) Maybe a King of the Hill That show is funny as Hell when you get into it.

[Raph's Girl]

FOX, WB, NBC, and ABC have announced their new shows and shows of theirs they've renewed:

WB:
Charmed (Renewed..why? )
Supernatural (New Series): About two brothers who travel the country looking for other-worldly beings.
Pepper Dennis (New Series): a midseason offering starring Rebecca Romijn. (Would be funny if it was on at the same time as Jake In Progress... :lol: )
The Bedford Diaries (New Series): About students and teachers at a small Manhattan college
Related (New Series): About 4 Sisters
Just Legal (New Series): Starring Jay Baruchel as the protege of a jaded defense attorney played by Don Johnson. :o
Misconception (New Series): Stars Jane Leeves! YAY! :D
Twins (New Series): Uh..about sisters...who are twins... from Will And Grace Creators.
Reba (Renewed!! YAY! )
Living With Fran (renewed)

FOX:
Stacked (Renewed)
Arrested Development (On the way to being renewed! WOOT!)
Bernie Mack Show (possable renewal)
Kitchen Confidential (New Series): About a hip chef
The War At Home (New Series): Domestic comedy
Bones (New Series): About a Forensic Anthropologist. (DUDE! )
Head Cases (New Series): About an odd-couple pairing of lawyers
Reunion (New Series): Follows six close friends from high school through their 20-year reunion.
Deviant Behavior (New Series): Crime Drama
The Loop (New Series): Comedy
Freebirds (New Series): Comedy

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=597&e=2&u=/nm/20050516/tv_nm/wb_dc

ABC:
Lost (renewed..duh! )
The Night Stalker: (new series er sorta) Remake of the supernatural-themed 1970s series about a reporter who hunts down stories about unexplained phenomenon.
Invasion (new series): A spooky thriller about strange goings on in a Florida town after a hurricane.
Jake In Progress (Renewed surprisingly enough! )
Less Than Perfect (Renewed)
Rodney (Renewed)
Wife Swap (Renewed)
Supernanny (renewed)
My Wife And Kids (Cancelled :( )
8 Simple Rules... (Cancelled....I knew it wouldn't last long without John Ritter)
Complete Savages (Cancelled)
Blind Justice (Cancelled)
Eyes (Cancelled)
Desperate Housewives (renewed...duh)
Grey's Anatomy (Renewed)
Boston Legal (Renewed)
Commander-in-Chief (New Series): Starring
Geena Davis as the first female president.
In Justice (New Series): Revolves around crusading lawyers who represent the wrongly accused.
The Evidence (New Series): A procedural crime drama
What About Brian (New Series): A lighter offering revolving around a thirtysomething single guy and his married friends.
George Lopez (renewed)
Hope and Faith (renewed)
Hot Properties (New Series): About four women who work in a real estate office.
Freddie (New Series): Stars Freddie Prinze Jr. as a man who finds himself unexpectedly living with the women who raised him.
Crumbs (New Series): Stars Fred Savage and Eddie McClintock as brothers who are forced to work together.
Emily's Reasons Why Not (New Series): Starring
Heather Graham as a professional woman who's unlucky in her love life
Sons and Daughters (New Series): About grown siblings and their families.

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=597&e=1&u=/nm/20050516/tv_nm/abc_dc

NBC:
Fathom (New Series): An action-adventure show about the search for a mysterious sea creature.
(Raph's Girl note: Why don't they just call it "20 Thousand Leagues Under the Sea: The Series"??? :P)
The Apprentice: Martha Stewart (New Series) :o
The E-Ring (New Series): A suspenseful drama starringBenjamin Bratt and Dennis Hopper as
Pentagon-based guardians of homeland security.
The West Wing (renewed, moved to Sunday nights and I still won't watch it... Sorry but Desperate Housewives comes first.. :evilgrin: )
Inconceivable: (New Series): A serialized ensemble drama set inside a fertility clinic.
My Name is Earl (New Series): Starring Jason Lee as an ex-con determined to follow the straight-and-narrow in spite of himself. (It'll be on Tuesday's)
Three Wishes (New Series): A reality show hosted by recording artist Amy Grant. (Why?! Why?! :o )
American Dreams (Cancelled)
Law And Order: Trial By Jury (Cancelled)
Four Kings (New Series, Comedy from Producers of Will and Grace)
Thick and Thin (New Series): About a formerly overweight woman embarking on her new life as a thin and single gal.

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=597&e=4&u=/nm/20050516/tv_nm/leisure_nbc_dc

[Barkworm]

I merged the two threads since they were the same.

[Raph's Girl]

Update:

I have been informed that altho the article doesn't say so, Smallville has been renewed. WB will announce their full fall schedule tomarrow. So stay tuned to this thread for further details. Wee...fall scheduling... :P

[Anarky]

Fathom (New Series): An action-adventure show about the search for a mysterious sea creature.
(Raph's Girl note: Why don't they just call it "20 Thousand Leagues Under the Sea: The Series"???

Fathom is actually a comic book by Michael Turner, I think. And "20'000 leagues under the sea" is not about finding a mysterious sea creature.

[Raph's Girl]

Further Info about NBC's Fall schedule:

Monday
8 p.m. Fathom (new)
9 p.m. Las Vegas (Renewed)
10 p.m. Medium (Renewed)

Tuesday
8 p.m. The Biggest Loser (Renewed)
9 p.m. My Name Is Earl (New)
9:30 p.m. The Office (Renewed)
10 p.m. Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (Renewed)

Wednesday
8 p.m. The Apprentice: Martha Stewart (New)
9 p.m. E-Ring (New)
10 p.m. Law & Order (renewed)

Thursday
8 p.m. Joey (Renewed)
8:30 p.m. Will & Grace (Renewed)
9 p.m. The Apprentice (Renewed)
10 p.m. ER (This show is still on?)

Friday
8 p.m. Three Wishes (new)
9 p.m. Dateline NBC (renewed)
10 p.m. Inconceivable (new)

Saturday
8 p.m. Movie

Sunday
7 p.m. Dateline NBC (renewed)
8 p.m. The West Wing (renewed)
9 p.m. Law & Order: Criminal Intent (renewed)
10 p.m. Crossing Jordan (renewed)

RETURNING LATER IN THE SEASON:
* Fear Factor
* Scrubs

ON-THE-BUBBLE SHOWS RENEWED:
* The Office
* Will & Grace

BUBBLE SHOWS DISCARDED:
* Committed
* Law & Order: Trial By Jury

CANCELLED EARLIER THIS SEASON:
* American Dreams
* Father of the Pride
* Hawaii
* LAX
* Medical Investigation
* Third Watch

NEW:
* E-Ring. Actioner, from screenwriter David McKenna (“Blow,” “SWAT”), about the activities of the Pentagon. It stars Dennis Hopper (“24”) and Benjamin Bratt (“Catwoman”).

* Fathom. Sci-fi hourlong, from Josh and Jonas Pate (“G vs. E,” “Dragnet”), about a race of creatures who emerge from below the oceans’ surface near Anarctica, California and the Gulf States. It stars Lake Bell (“Boston Legal”) and Rade Serbedzija (“Eyes Wide Shut”).

* Inconceivable. Hourlong, from writers Marco Pennette (“All About The Andersons,” “I’m With Her,” “What I Like About You”) and Oliver Goldstick (“American Dreams,” “Desperate Housewives”) about a fertility clinic. It stars Ming-Na (“ER”) and Jonathan Cake (“The American Embassy”).

* My Name Is Earl. Sitcom, from Greg Garcia ("Yes, Dear"), about a crook who goes straight after winning the lottery. It stars Jason Lee (“Vanilla Sky”).

* Three Wishes. Reality series, from Andrew Glassman & Jason Raff (“Average Joe”), about a team of do-gooders who grant wishes. It’s hosted by recording artist Amy Grant.

MID-SEASON:
* Four Kings. Sitcom, from the writing team of David Kohan and Max Mutchnick (“Boston Common,” “Will & Grace,” “Good Morning, Miami”), about four best friends in New York. It stars Seth Green (the “Austin Powers” franchise).

* Thick and Thin. Sitcom, from writers Lorne Michaels & Paula Pell (“Saturday Night Live”) about a skinny girl who used to weigh 300 pounds. It stars Jessica Capshaw (“The Practice”).

[Raph's Girl]

CBS released their fall schedule info today:

CBS is planning to infuse more fresh blood into its schedule next season than it did last year, adding at least three comedies and five dramas.

The dramas picked up for 2005-06 range from bread-and-butter crime shows ("American Crime," "Quantico") to the supernatural ("Threshold," "Ghost Whisperer") to the military-themed "The Unit."

After years of total domination of the male point of view on CBS' comedies, the network is going for a more balanced approach next season with its new sitcoms "Everything I Know About Men" and "Flesh & Blood."

Another comedy, the Julia Louis-Dreyfus starrer "Old Christine," is a subject of last-minute negotiations between CBS and producer Warner Bros. TV for a midseason order. As of Monday night, the two sides were still apart on several key terms.

Meanwhile, the midseason drama "Numbers" was poised to return for a second season, with the comedies "Still Standing" and "Yes, Dear" also looking good to come back.

The outlook was much grimmer for sophomore drama "Joan of Arcadia" and veteran "Judging Amy," with at least one of them said to be looking at cancellation. CBS is slated to present its fall schedule Wednesday at Carnegie Hall in New York.

"Quantico" follows the FBI's Behavioral Unit as it tracks dangerous criminals.

"American Crime" stars Jennifer Finnigan as a female prosecutor juggling suburban crime and life as a new mom.

On the heels the departure of its veteran military drama "JAG," CBS is putting on the air another military-themed series, "The Unit," which is said to be headed for midseason. The show revolves around the personal and professional lives of members of an elite military anti-terrorism unit. The ensemble cast includes Dennis Haysbert, Scott Foley, Robert Patrick and Regina Taylor.

Following the success of "Lost," almost every network is adding a new drama about mysterious creatures next season. CBS' entrant is "Threshold," about a team of scientists and military personnel communicating with an alien life-form. Stars Brent Spiner among others. From the mind of Rick Berman...gah. :o

And CBS' answer to NBC's successful midseason drama "Medium" is "Ghost Whisperer," a Jennifer Love Hewitt vehicle based on the work of James Van Praagh about a newlywed communicating with dead people who have not quite crossed over to the other side.

The comedy "How I Met Your Mother" is an ensemble from the point of view of a family man looking back on his single life. It stars Alyson Hannigan of Buffy fame.

"Flesh & Blood," from "Frasier" veterans Joe Keenan and Christopher Lloyd, stars Stockard Channing and Henry Winkler as the recently divorced heads of a family of single doctors.

And "Everything I Know About Men," which is expected to go midseason, stars Jenna Elfman as a single woman juggling the men in her life.

[Raph's Girl]

WB Network's official site, thewb.com, has plot synopsis of their new fall shows:

Soo... we have:

The Bedford Diaries:
The Bedford Diaries explores contemporary New York City-based college life through the unique prism of a provocative Human Behavior and Sexuality class. Controversial and charismatic Professor Macklin, Matthew Modine (Any Given Sunday, Married to the Mob), will challenge and inspire the show's youthful ensemble of students as they explore their identities, relationships and sexuality in the most exciting city in the world.

Among our students is the smart and attractive Sara (Tiffany Dupont, Cheaper by the Dozen). She has everything going for her until her brother Owen (Penn Badgely) walks into class. It's one thing to share in class, but she hadn't planned on sharing her private life with her sibling. Owen's new class partner is Natalie "the jumper" (Corri English, 3: The Dale Earnhardt Story). Two years ago she had a change of heart mid-dive off the Student Union building. Now physically recovered, she has to face the rumor mill and her ex, Richard (Milo Ventimiglia, Gilmore Girls). He was the quintessential Park Avenue bad boy up until the moment his girlfriend jumped. Now a semi-changed man, he's majoring in Journalism, attending class and editing 'The Bedford Clarion.' In stark contrast is working-class Lee (Ernest Waddell, As the World Turns), who has a noble heart, an artistic soul, a girlfriend and a fascination with Zoe (Victoria Cartagena, Baby Fat). Zoe talks a fast, flirty and kinky game, but despite her brash veneer, she's got a secret.

Raph's Girl note: Booooring....

Modern Men:
Tim, Kyle and Doug are childhood friends that are at different stages in their lives as far as women are concerned. Tim has luck in the dating world yet has trouble achieving an emotional connection, Doug can't move on from his ex-wife, and Kyle is the womanizing bachelor. However, they realize that in today's day and age it takes a lot more to keep a woman happy and satisfied than it used to. Today's women are career minded, self-sufficient, and don't need a man for support - they are looking for more and the guys are trying to keep up.

What can they do to make themselves more viable candidates? Learn Chinese, become incredible chefs, write poetry? And with role models like Tim's loveable but thrice-married dad, Tug (George Wendt), how exactly will they learn these skills? It looks like they're going to need professional help - in the form of notorious life coach Dr. Stangel (Wendy Malick). In each episode we will see how these guys take her beneficial-yet-biting advice and apply it to their everyday situations.

Raph's Girl Note: I'll see it...but only cuz George Wendt is in it... Norm!! :lol:

Pepper Dennis:
This just in: Feature actress and supermodel Rebecca Romijn stars as Pepper Dennis, an ambitious reporter with her sights set on anchoring Chicago's top-rated evening news. The only thing is, she's focused so much energy on her career she's forgotten how to have a social life. What little life Pepper has left is about to get a lot more complicated when her spoiled, needy, recently separated sister (Brooke Burns) moves in. To make matters awful, the hot guy she woke up with, Charlie Bishop (Josh Hopkins, Ally McBeal, The Perfect Storm) just snatched her dream job. She should despise him, right? But he's smart, handsome, funny, good in bed, available and interested... hmmm, will they or won't they? Stay tuned - film at 11.

Raph's Girl note: I'll at least see the pilot ep... :P

Just Legal:
Mondays at 9pm
Jerry Bruckheimer, TV's most accomplished procedural storyteller, has teamed with the co-executive producer of Boston Legal and The Practice, Jonathan Shapiro, to create a compelling new legal drama for The WB.

Skip Ross (Jay Baruchel, Million Dollar Baby) is a brilliant legal prodigy who passed the bar at 18, but because of his youth, can't get hired by any serious law firm in Los Angeles. Grant Cooper (Don Johnson) is a down-on-his-luck, ambulance chaser who makes his living pleading out bottom-feeder cases. When the two form an unlikely partnership, the naïve Skip gains wisdom and much-needed street smarts from Cooper, and Cooper begins to remember the idealism and passion that once made him a successful trial lawyer.

Raph's Girl note: So he's what??? The Doogie Houser of the legal field???

Supernatural: Tuesdays at 9pm

Gilmore Girls' breakout star Jared Padalecki and Smallville's Jensen Ackles are Sam and Dean Winchester; two young brothers bound by tragedy and blood to a dangerous, "other-worldly" mission. Crisscrossing the country in their '69 Chevy Impala, they carry on their missing father's quest to seek out and silence the supernatural forces responsible for their mother's murder twenty years ago.

Raph's Girl note: Umm... :ohwell:

Related: Wednesdays at 9pm

Ann, Ginnie, Marjee and Rose are a bundle of contradictions. Best friends one minute. Bitter enemies the next. Tell each other everything. Keep lots of secrets. For these four young women, life in New York City is a rich banquet to share together. But when you add in jobs, boyfriends, exes, husbands, pregnancies and parents, there's not much room for dessert.

A delightful ensemble drama starring Laura San Giacomo (Just Shoot Me), Jennifer Esposito (Spin City), Lizzy Caplan (Mean Girls), and Laura Breckenridge, Related is a poignant reminder that life can be a little easier when you've got family to share it with. (Or to drive you crazy.)

Raph's Girl note: I'll see the pilot.... Laura San Giacomo is one of my fave actresses...

Twins: Fridays at 8:30pm

Mitchee (Sara Gilbert) has the intelligence and the determination of a successful businesswoman. Her twin, Farrah (Molly Stanton), is a stunningly "perfect" lingerie model. These very different women are about to inherit their parents' undergarment business - popular for form-fitting inventions like "the buttpucker." "Opposites conflict, I mean attract" must be the mantra in this family as the girls are true reflections of their parents. Mom is a breathtaking beauty (Melanie Griffith) and Dad is well, smart (Mark Linn-Baker). And while that combination has led to a lasting partnership for them, the clashing sisters have been less successful. With the Twins in charge, this business - and this family - are going to need a lot of, um, support.

Raph's Girl note: WOW!! I haven't seen Sara Gilbert in anything since Roseanne!! :o

Misconceptions:
Jane Leeves (Frasier) is Amanda Watson - smart, sophisticated, and a little out of touch with her 13 year-old daughter, Hopper. Amanda was ready to buy Hopper an iPod for her birthday and was shocked to find out that all she really wanted was to meet her biological father. Why wouldn't she? He sounds amazing. Hopper and Horace, Amanda's best friend (French Stewart, 3rd Rock from the Sun), have heard for years how this mystery guy is Ivy League-educated, well bred, handsome, incredibly athletic, and a successful doctor. The only problem is, Amanda doesn't actually know him. She only knows him as #431 from The Ivy League Sperm Bank and the profile that she had been given.

When Amanda finally tracks him down, she is mortified to find out that her "ideal donor" is not the Olympic medalist nor Yale-educated surgeon that she was expecting. Apparently our superhero father needed a little cash out of junior college and lied about his identity. Meet Eddie DiCaprio, a man of his own charm, yet too scattered and immature for Amanda's taste. He has had seven different jobs in one year, he drinks beer during the day, and his idea of dressing up is wearing a baseball cap and any shirt he can quickly grab off of his floor. In her eyes, Eddie is incapable of taking care of himself, let alone Hopper. However, when Hopper falls head over heals for her fun-loving dad, Amanda is forced to allow him to be part of their lives. Is it possible that sparks may fly?

Raph's Girl Note: Who the shell names their kid Hopper?! :o