ABC Confirms Game Over for 'Emily,' Other News (external) "The death of 'Emily's Reasons Why Not' was just one of several announcements ABC made during its session of the TCA Winter Press Tour on Saturday." Source: The Futon Critic, Monday, January 23, 2006

ABC Offers Reasons for 'Emily's' Departure (external) "ABC employed an unusually quick hook with its midseason comedy 'Emily's Reasons Why Not,' pulling the plug after just one week. Yet to hear programming chief Steve McPherson tell it, the decision wasn't impulsive." Source: Zap2It, Saturday, January 21, 2006

'Jake' and 'Emily' Shelved By ABC (external) "The demise of the half-hour sitcom continues with the decision by ABC this week to shelve three of their comedies in favour of reality shows." Source: Jam! Showbiz, Thursday, January 19, 2006

Graham's New Sitcom Shuts Down (external) "'Boogie Nights' star Heather Graham's new TV sitcom 'Emily's Reasons Why Not' has shut down production after just one show." Source: Hollywood.com, Wednesday, January 18, 2006

ABC to Keep 'Emily,' 'Hope' and 'Jake' on the Bench (external) "ABC is sticking with its revised Monday and Friday lineups as 'Emily's Reasons Why Not,' 'Hope & Faith' and 'Jake in Progress' will continue to sit out for the time being." Source: The Futon Critic, Wednesday, January 18, 2006

For ABC, Monday's no joke (external) New comedy strategy takes a hit with axing. Source: Media Life Magazine, Wednesday, January 18, 2006

ABC's reasons for axing 'Emily' (external) ABC has its reasons why not to continue production on Heather Graham's new sitcom. Source: E! Online, Wednesday, January 18, 2006

More midseason TV: Early reviews (external) [WARNING: Mild spoilers ahead.] Just in time for those of you still figuring out your new midseason viewing schedule... Source: Entertainment Weekly, Wednesday, January 4, 2006

Midseason Madness Call your bookie and place your bets! It's time for midseason replacements, and that means we have to catch up on the TV season so far. By Colin Mahan, Wednesday, December 14, 2005 'Emily' comes to midseason schedule (external) ABC says its post-"Monday Night Football" lineup will include "Jake in Progress", "Emily's Reasons Why Not", "Wife Swap" and "The Bachelor." Source: Ustinet, Wednesday, November 16, 2005

'Why Not' ABC (external) "ABC is eyeing as many as five comedies for potential pickups, including 'Emily's Reasons Why Not,' which stars Heather Graham as an advice columnist, and 'Freddie,' toplined by Freddie Prinze Jr." Source: Zap2It, Friday, May 13, 2005