Iconic TV Shows That Almost Got Cancelled

Friends almost ended after Season 1 due to average ratings. NBC decided to take a chance—good thing they did, because it became a cultural phenomenon.

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The Office had a shaky start. Low viewership and mixed reviews nearly shut it down, but Season 2 turned it into comedy gold.

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AMC almost pulled the plug on Breaking Bad after its first season.Luckily, strong word-of-mouth saved it, leading to one of the best finales in TV history.

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Dubbed “a show about nothing,” Seinfeld struggled early on. Poor test screenings almost killed it, but it went on to redefine sitcoms.

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The first season of Parks and Rec got mixed reactions.Instead of canceling, producers revamped it—and it became a beloved classic.

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Game of Thrones had a disastrous pilot episode that nearly doomed the show.After reshoots, it launched into a global phenomenon.

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