I turn my back for a second and they go and end the strike. In order to protect themselves in the event of a writer's strike, Hollywood brass had been ordering up as much new programming as quickly as they possibly could. "This gives us the flexibility to start some shows earlier, make lots of episodes and have fewer repeats," one network executive told industry publication Daily Variety. "You'll also see a lot more shows in mid-season."

More doesn't always mean good, though, does it?