One Tree Hill

Welcome back to your regularly scheduled programming! The new and old series have made for a triumphant return of Fall TV, but don't get too attached to any new shows just yet. Just today, The CW announced that it's giving full-season pickups to Hellcats, Nikita, and One Tree Hill, but not all shows have been so lucky (and there are some whose fate hangs in the balance). Here's a rundown of the network pickups and cancellations to help you keep up with all the behind-the-scenes action.

What's in: CBS just gave full seasons to all of its freshman shows (Hawaii Five-0, Blue Bloods, Mike & Molly, The Defenders, and $#*! My Dad Says). Over on NBC, Outsourced, The Event, and Law & Order: LA got the full-season greenlight, and Fox picked up Raising Hope.

What's out: Fox drama Lone Star was the first show to be canceled, followed by ABC's My Generation and NBC's Outlaw.

To see which shows could be next up on the chopping block, just read more

Life Unexpected is about to be invaded — by its Tuesday night lineup neighbor One Tree Hill! On tonight's episode, two characters from OTH, Haley and Mia, pay a visit to Portland for a music festival put on by the radio station. As you can see, Haley and Cate will probably be doing some bonding (over motherhood? Having it all?) while Haley and Mia also perform at the festival. They're not the only fun guest stars that week on Life Unexpected, either: real-life musicians Sarah McLachlan and Ben Lee also appear for some onstage time.

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Networks are slowly rolling out new Fall TV episodes, but The CW has already kicked things into high gear. Tonight, the fun continues with returning favorites Life Unexpected and One Tree Hill. Both series were on the chopping block last season, so they'll need fans to show the love. I'm firmly on board the LUX train, and I'll definitely be tuning in tonight after this sneak peek. I'm a little more on the fence regarding OTH, but you all gave me so many great reasons to watch, I may just have to revisit the long-running show.

Photo courtesy of The CW

Well, now we know why One Tree Hill is still kicking after all these seasons — because of you! When I asked why you're still watching the series, many of you made some very good points. Take a look at these six, then mark your TV calendar for next Tuesday's premiere.

1. Because the characters have become like friends.
   "The show has always been such a character-driven show, and that hasn't changed much. You watch for the interactions between them and their struggles and joys. You feel like you know these people (especially after so long), and you want them to do well." — kaykayelle
2. Because of Sophia Bush!
   "Brooke Davis is a great character, and I developed a girl-crush on Sophia Bush." — Miss Shapes

3. Because it's a great guilty pleasure.
   "I love it when I'm sick or having a lazy day. It's my go-to DVDs (seasons 1-5 anyway...)." — HJScott33

For the rest of the reasons read more

One Tree Hill is the TV show that will not die. Despite its share of rough patches in the past like losing two of its stars and facing cancellation, each year it comes back. It's kick-starting once more on Sept. 14 for a new season (its eighth!), but will it only return to the chopping block in the Spring?

To be fair, eight seasons is a long life for a series. One Tree Hill has had countless memorable moments, but I'll admit that I haven't been following it as religiously as I did when it first debuted. So, now is your chance to convince me (and those network execs who may be on the fence). I told you why you should start following NBC's Community, but to you die-hard One Tree Hill followers out there, tell me why I should keep watching your beloved show!

Then, as my gift to you, check out these sneak peek photos from the show's season premiere.

Photos courtesy of The CW

Huzzah! Upfronts news continues to roll in, and The CW has mostly good news: Life Unexpected has been renewed (thanks for listening, CW!), along with veteran series One Tree Hill.

It also picked up two new ones: Hellcats and Nikita (stay tuned for in-depth descriptions of those shows). Alas, not every show was so lucky — Melrose Place has officially been canceled.

Photo courtesy of The CW

One Tree Hill guy Chad Michael Murray cameos in Alicia Keys's latest music video for "Unthinkable (I'm Ready)." The two play an interracial couple spanning several decades, as they try to overcome prejudice from family. It's a great song, but unfortunately it's easy to get distracted what with the Nokia product placement and Murray's ever changing haircuts (a mullet? So '80s!). That being said, the boy has truly mastered the smoldering stare. Try not to look directly in his eyes, lest you turn to stone, when you read more