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The Best and Worst TV Comebacks Ever

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Nov 11, 2014 5:21 PM
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TV's Best and Worst Revivals

We asked, you voted! These are the best and worst TV show revivals ever.


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CBS

11. Jericho (WORST OF ALL TIME)

After much fan outcry, the CBS series received a second season after a low-rated first season. Even fewer viewers tuned in.

Loved It: 41.8 percent

Hated It: 58.2 percent


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10. The Killing

The Killing was killed not once, but twice! After two seasons on AMC the detective drama was canceled by the network...then brought back...then canceled again. Netflix swooped in and gave viewers a fourth and final season.

Loved Them: 49.4 percent

Hated Them: 50.6 percent


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FOX

9. Arrested Development

Netflix's revival of Arrested Development was a heralded revival...but polarized viewers.

Loved It: 57 percent

Hated It: 43 percent


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8. Futurama

Comedy Central brought the Fox cartoon back after several years off the air.

Loved It: 58.3 percent

Hated It: 41.7 percent


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7. Girl Meets World

Years after Boy Meets World ended, Disney Channel gave us Girl Meets World, a revival in the form of a sequel series starring the original characters and their kids.

Loved It: 63.4 percent

Hated It: 36.6 percent


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ABC

6. All My Children/One Life to Live

Prospect Park brought the beloved soaps back to life online...but it didn't last long.

Loved It: 64.5 percent

Hated It: 35.5 percent


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Fox

5. Firefly

Joss Whedon got to finish up his time in space with Serenity, a movie continuation of Fox's short-lived Firefly.

Loved It: 67.7 percent

Hated It: 32.3 percent


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4. 24

Jack Bauer was back in action for Fox's 24: Live Another Day miniseries. It was a ratings hit and viewers were left clamoring for more Jack!

Loved It: 71.3 percent

Hated It: 28.7 percent


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Fox

3. Family Guy

Yes, once upon a time Fox canceled Family Guy. Strong rerun performance on Adult Swim and DVD sales got Peter Griffin and Co. a second chance. They're still going strong today.

Loved It: 72.6 percent

Hated It: 27.4 percent


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2. Veronica Mars

Seven years after it was canceled, Veronica Mars returned to life on the big screen thanks to legions of fans pledging money via Kickstarter. The titular hero's adventures continue in a book series.

Loved It: 79.4 percent

Hated It: 20.6 percent


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HBO

1. The Comeback (BEST OF ALL TIME)

Lisa Kudrow's second-turn as Valerie Cherish in The Comeback was welcomed by viewers and voted the most popular TV comeback.

Loved It: 97 percent

Hated It: 3 percent

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