New CBS Series: The Ex List - Fall 2008

By Kelly West: 2008-05-18 16:57:57

CBS isn’t really big on the dramedies but it looks like the network is making an exception because one of the new series they have premiering this fall is The Ex List. The series centers on a woman who finds out she has one year to figure out which one of her exboyfriends is “the one” otherwise, she’ll live out the rest of her life alone.

You can view a preview clip from the series on CBS’s website. Below is the description for The Ex List that CBS released.

“THE EX LIST is a comedic drama about Bella Bloom (Elizabeth Reaser, Grey's Anatomy) - a single, 30-something, successful business owner who is surprised to learn from a psychic that she's already dated her future husband AND there's a catch: if she doesn't find him in the next year, she'll remain alone forever. During a bachelorette party for her sister, Daphne (Rachel Boston, American Dreams), Bella learns from the psychic she must revisit her past relationships and sort through the mistakes to find her soul mate. Skeptical, Bella begins to analyze every past liaison and failed romance with her close circle of friends, Augie (Adam Rothenberg, Mad Money), an endearing guy who has listened to Bella's love woes since college, Vivian (Alex Breckenridge, Dirt), Augie's long-term girlfriend, and Cyrus (Amir Talai, Campus Ladies), who's chronically unemployed and full of wry observations. Once Bella witnesses proof of the psychic's other predictions, her cynicism disappears and she begins her search. Along her trip down break-up lane, Bella is determined to remain optimistic and receptive, believing that when destiny reopens doors to the past, every relationship can matter in the future. Diane Ruggiero (Veronica Mars) and Jonathan Levin (Charmed) are executive producers for Twentieth Century Fox Television.”

Upon watching the preview for this show on CBS’s website, my immediate reaction was “Ugh, It’s Ava from Grey’s Anatomy!” This is nothing against Elizabeth Reaser as an actress. I’m just totally over that story arc (that keeps resurfacing) on Grey’s but now we're getting kind of off topic.

I know Moonlight fans are disappointed that their show got dropped but I think The Ex List is going to be a good fit for that timeslot. The premise is cute enough and it’s nice to see CBS lightening up a bit for this non-Monday night show. Though I’m curious to see how they’ll be able to stretch it out past one season (if the show even survives that long).

As it stands right now, The Ex List will air on CBS on Friday nights at 9 p.m. starting this fall.

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE FULL CBS FALL 2008 SCHEDULE (Just keep in mind that the schedule could change between now and the fall).

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Robyn
December 5, 2008 at 23:01

I thought this show was great! I'm a "thirtysomething" girl who has often wondered if I had met the one in the past but didn't realize it or give him the right chance. I loved the characters in the show and I could totally relate. I kept waiting for it to come back friday night and now I see its cancelled. I'm totally bummed!!

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lisa
November 21, 2008 at 21:54

THE X LIST WAS A GREAT SHOW. WHERE DID IT GO? MY HUSBAND EVEN LIKED IT AND LAUGHED A LOT! NOT GREAT FOR YOUNG KIDS-TOO MUCH SEX. MOONLIGHT WAS EVEN WORSE FOR THE KIDS. I'M NOT MUCH OF A TV PERSON BUT DID ENJOY THE X LIST. MAYBE IF SOMEONE WOULD HAVE TRIED WATCHING IT BEFORE JUDGING IT WE'D STILL BE WATCHING IT ON FRIDAY NIGHT! THE CHARACTERS SEEM LIKE THEY'VE BEEN BUDS FOREVER. THEY REALLY CLICK AND YES, THERE IS ACTUALLY 30 SOMETHING WOMEN OUT THERE WITH BELLA'S ISSUES-THEY'RE JUST NOT AS GOOD LOOKING AND DON'T GET LAID AS OFTEN!

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Rebeca
November 13, 2008 at 14:32

I REALLY LIKE THIS SHOW.
NOW IT'S BACK TO SEARCHING FOR SOMETHING TO WATCH BETWEEN 9 AND 10 PM

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Anjelica P
November 10, 2008 at 14:06

I REALLY LIKED THIS SHOW!
This show made my friday nights more fun just relaxing and laughing after a long day of school.. and if i missed it then i had to Tape record it, thats how muched i loved it i really miss the show!
My sister and me, never really get along that much, but when we watched that show it changed. We had laughed at the same time, we got closer and it used to be our sister friday night bonding time!
Now WHAT ARE WE SUPPOSED TO WATCH??????

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Luci
November 9, 2008 at 23:02

CBS SUCKS! The Exlist was the first cbs show I got hooked on. I looked forward to riday nights and even stayed home just to watch it. I really liked all the actors.

You could have at least finished out the season before pulling it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What a bunch of F***-ups

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hollyanne
October 23, 2008 at 02:39

I actually really like this show. The first episode wasn't too great, but the ones after were just really fun to watch. I'm not home on friday nights, but i just watch it online when i get the chance.

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sherryspc
October 18, 2008 at 04:07

DUDE!!! That was OUT years ago. Since when is a 30 something woman so stupid? Dude!!! Get real!
The only way this show will get ANY ratings is because nothing else is on, dude!
What is the main characture about anyway dude? Acting 25 but needing a baby dude? We get it...the dog is the baby and doggies Daddy will be the "Dude-the One"!
Too bad the actors have to put up with that writing, dude!!!

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Ally
October 18, 2008 at 04:07

I like this show, it is funny and the characters are great. The one comment I have is that Bella is WAY EASY! She sleeps with a different Ex in every episode! Is this how the show is going to be the entire time? Every week she runs into an ex boyfriend, acts surprised, then realizes that they have issues that can't be worked out, and she'll have sex with someone new next week!

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Pat
October 15, 2008 at 13:24

The ex list seems so boring next to the chemistry of Moonlight. Because of Moonlight I began to watch not only Ghost Whisperer but Numbers too. I can't see the ex list accomplishing that.

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Laurie
October 12, 2008 at 12:16

I think this show is great! My husband and I watched it last Friday night and thought it was great! We had a lot of good laughs.

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Martin Z
October 4, 2008 at 03:40

I've never been a fan of CBS shows, I just happen to have flipped the channel and was very pleasantly surprised about the premier episode of the Ex List. It reminded me of the times I used to laugh at "Friends". I'm a new fan for sure and look forward to the upcoming episodes. Oh, and the cast is nice to look at too!

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Melissa P
July 27, 2008 at 17:41

CBS I'm sorry but I will not be watching your network after The Ghost Whisper is over. Moonlight was a perfect show to watch after it. What I have seen of the Ex-List looks just awful. Yes, Twilight will be coming out this December and Moonlight would have been a great way to get non viewers to watch. Why oh why did you axe such a great, sexy and fun to watch show??? One that I and my whole family looked forward to watching each Friday night. I will really miss this show and hope it shows up on some other station. Your viewer numbers will be slipping this fall due to this programming change. Sorry.

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Heavy_Lumber
June 24, 2008 at 15:45

Wow...I'm surprised that with all the work that has gone into promoting television shows and movies that don't depict the woman as being the weak damsel's in distress...{Angelina Jolie, Jennifer Garner, Lucy Liu & Mariska Hargitay} then turn around and want to put out a show about a 30's something female whinning and complaining about being single...or whatever the plot is supposed to be about, I think is taking steps in the wrong direction...

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Jackie baby!
May 24, 2008 at 13:46

The Ex-List looks terrible! I go out on Friday nights to spend time with friends, but we wouldn't leave my house until after Moonlight, because we loved the show so much. With this show taking its' timeslot, we'll be leaving an hour earlier.
I'd rather get drunk than stay home and watch that garbage.

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assuit
May 23, 2008 at 23:23

I agree with the part in your article "If it lasts the season". There will be not loyal fan base, no peoples choice award and no ratings for this little gem "The ex List".

I think it should be renamed "The Axe List". I bet this will fold after 7 episodes of lousy ratings. BUT I must thank Nina for giving me back my Friday night datenight with my husband. Im really looking forward to getting a babysitter and going out for the night.

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1womanincharge
May 20, 2008 at 14:59

What is CBS thinking putting this type of show on after Ghost Whisperer? Moonlight was a perfect fit! My husband and I were watching it and recording it! I'm a Ghost Whisperer fan but I liked Moonlight even more! In fact, I forced myself to stay up after a long week to watch it every Friday. Well, I guess I'm going to bed at 9:00 on Fridays again. Thanks CBS!

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Tracy Fisher
May 19, 2008 at 19:45

The last thing I want to see on a Friday night after a long week of deadlines is a pathetic woman!!!!! Give me back moonlight! Nothing for my kids and husband in this show!!

GO VAMPIRES!

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Rafferty Rulz
May 19, 2008 at 17:02

Unfortunately, CBS has cancelled Moonlight. However, Joel Silver, Executive Producer, is shopping the show to other networksâ€¦.TheCW, SCI-FI, FX, USA.

You can read the latest fan efforts here->

http://forums.moonlightline.com/viewforum.php?f=8

http://forums.moonlightline.com/viewforum.php?f=429

Alsoâ€¦this article from the Wall Street Journal gives some very interested information regarding the viability of TheCW.

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB121089546043097065.html?mod=hps_us_whats_news

JMHOâ€¦If any network could use a show in which 8 million viewers would followâ€¦8 mlllion viewers with disposal income for that networkâ€™s advertisersâ€¦TheCW would be it.

Moonlight more than doubles TheCWâ€™s â€œitâ€ show â€œGossip Girl,â€ and with â€œSmallvilleâ€ on its 8th and probably last season, Moonlight certainly could fill that void as well.

Also, with the movie â€œTwilightâ€ hitting theaters December 2008, TheCW would have a show on their network that could piggy-back from the buzz generated.

I wanted to let you and your readers be aware that Moonlight fans are not going to give up on their show without a fight.

In Vampire Solidarity...rah, rah, rah!

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Donna
May 19, 2008 at 07:28

Do you think us women 18 - 48 demo are going to sit at home and watch this on Friday night. I had to laugh when I keep hearing about programming for women. This is so not a womans show and definately not a mans. Advertisers don't walk to the nearest exit - RUN!

Moonlight had a very strong following with women and unfortunately for CBS this show is going to tank! It looks like instead of staying home Friday night to watch Moonlight my husband and I have our Friday night date night back 8-)....

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