NBC puts 'Lipstick' back on schedule

"Lipstick Jungle" fans, Brooke Shields, NBC has heard your pleas.

The network has scheduled the four remaining episodes of "Lipstick."

The show will return to air Friday, Dec. 5, and is shifting the show to a slightly better time slot  -- 9 p.m. instead of 10 p.m. The remaining episodes will air on the 5th and 12th, then Jan. 2nd and 9th.

NBC still hasn't decided to order more episodes beyond the original order for 13, but this move will help give the network some additional ratings data to gauge the show's potential.

It's a pretty steep hill to climb, though, particularly since "Lipstick" will be off the air a week, return for two weeks during the holiday season, then go off, then come back next year. Not exactly a recipe for momentum, but given the show's ratings, one could consider this a generous opportunity. 

Also: Green-screen-heavy adventure series "Crusoe" will be moved from Fridays to Saturdays at 8 p.m. beginning the same December weekend. This ought to spell the end for the struggling show.

Comments

[Christa]

This is a great show!! There are only 2 shows that I actually take time to DVR and watch during the week, Lipstick, being one of them!! :) You should 'climb the steep hill' and bring it back after this season!!

[Jason]

I'm happy NBC is giving some thought to Lipstick Jungle, but I hope they advertise the move!

[Jasmine]

This is a bad title. It suggests Lipstick Jungle was pulled from the NBC schedule and it never was, not right now. Whether the show continues the run past their first 13 or so episodes of season 2, it was always going to complete its run for what was shot. That was true of My Own Worst Enemy and it was true of Lipstick Jungle. Don't like the title, since it makes it seem like LJ was pulled from the schedule and then put back on in December. There's a reason there's an episode airing tonight. Its cause it was never pulled from the schedule.

[James Hibberd]

Title is accurate. "Enemy" has remained on the schedule. "Lipstick Jungle" went off the schedule. The network replaced the show with other programming for the next two weeks, scheduled no more episodes and made the decision not order additional episodes. By every indication public and private, tonight was going to be the final episode aired.

After some ratings increases the past couple weeks and fan uproar, NBC started saying "well, we might still order some more after all" and today NBC put the remaining four "Lipstick" episodes back on via a scheduling update -- re-replacing what they originally had subbed out for it on Dec. 5 and confirming dates on the others.

In the press, statements about the show being allowed to finish production of all 13 episodes morphed into declarations that NBC will air all 13. But that decision wasn't made until this week.

[Murray Schwartz]

NBC heard its viewers of "Lipstick Jungle" I loved this show last season and returned with hopeful expectastions for Season 2.
If NBC would let the show run in a consistent time period I am sure it would attract more viewers. Does the viewer really need another "Law and Order" or Reality show? Pleaee give us a 3rd season.

[Katriana]

I understand the ratings game, but I think it would be a BIG mistake if NBC cancelled Lipstick Jungle. It's the next best thing for women since Sex in the City! The Network needs to promote it more and get these gorgeous women out there more! You've got three gems in your pocket, but they don't belong in a pocket!!

[Adam]

Brook Shields sounds a little bit delusional. After production wraps for good, she'll probably show up for taping every day anyway, sit in her chair screaming for the make-up lady to start her foundation.

[Buddy]

Too bad viewers are not watching "Crusoe." It's a cute adventure series. I wish there were some discussion about that series.

[mse]

I love Lipstick Jungle. Please don't cancel it. I'm still trying to stay focused on Enemy. I liked the first couple episodes, but hate that dumb look Slater gives when changing personalities. Also hate the writing on how you can just tell he's going to change to Henry at the most inopportune times. Keep Lipstick. Love Niko.

[Cheryl]

I love Lipstick Jungle and would hate to see it canceled. I had pretty much stopped watching network shows and I only gave this one a try because I like one of the actors -- honestly, from the ads, I didn't think it would be a show I would enjoy. But I fell in love with it immediately and haven't missed an episode. It's a wonderful show and it deserves to stay on!

[Melissa Thomson]

Lipstick Jungle is an awesome show and I would absolutely hate to see it go! It is one of my all time favorites! Please keep it on..my husband and i watch it together and if we miss an episode we watch it online!! I know that doesn't help the ratings, but we dont have a box anyway.

[MF]

Ratings cannot be correct! People are watching Lipstick Jungle and if they aren't then it's because they've never heard of it. Most people TIVO the show and watch later since the audience is older women with children.I cannot believe NBC is even considering cancelling the show. Crossing my fingers that enough fans let NBC know the show is being watched.

[Joanne]

I absolutely love LJ - - please, please, please don't cancel that show forever....Of all the characters, I gotta say that I love Nikko the best...Guess probably cos I'd love to be living her life....Great job, great clothes, she's beautiful and has a gorgeous young guy that worships her...Who wouldn't love that character...Anyhow - please keep LJ on the air - - - its a great show!

[Heather]

I love Lipstick Jungle and I hope NBC renews it for a 3rd season. It is one of the few shows on NBC that I watch now. It would be a mistake to cancel it. It's the only show where strong, intelligent women are in leading roles.

[New York]

NBC is throwing everything at the wall hoping that something sticks. So far little is sticking. I think they need to take great shows like Lipstick Jungle and back it 110 percent instead of bailing after a few episodes because ratings are low. People are creatures of habit, they will watch if there is consistency in the schedule. Consistency turns into habit, and habit turns into rating. Also, why aren't the NBC based magazine shows like Access Hollywood, promoting more NBC shows. All I ever see are American Idol...Dancing With The "Has-beens"...90210...must I continue. Promote your SHOWS!!!

[Dinome1410@aol.com]

Why is it when a good show comes on, it goes off. I don't think you get comments from the right people. There are five of my friends that watch it faithfully every week. My husband even watches it. The people in my development watch it and are all disappointed that it is going off.
Please rethink this and bring it back.

[Patsy]

Please bring back Lipstick Jungle. My family loves the show

[DONNA]

I LOVE LIP STICK JUNGLE!! IT IS THE CLOSEST TO SEX AND THE CITY ON THE AIR. PLEASE PLEASE NBC, DON'T CANCEL IT.

[Cindy]

I feel the same way. This is a great show, I can't beleive the leave some of the other crap on there and thinking about removing this. Its been a long time since I have watched anything that I truly love and its on friday nite. Please keep it going. The cast is fantastic

[CAROLE]

I ALSO AGREE TO BRING BACK LIPSTICK JUNGLE. IN TODAYS BUSY WORLD YOU CANNOT GO BY HOW YOU RATE. PEOPLE TVIO A LOT AND WATCH THINGS WHEN IT IS CONVENIENT FOR THEM. WE CANNOT ALWAYS BE THERE FOR THE TIME SLOT YOU PICK (AND MOVE FREQUENTLY) IF I DIDNT TVIO I WOULD HAVE MISSED SOME SHOWS WITH YOUR CHANGING DAYS AND TIMES. THERE ARE TOO MANY STUPID REALITY SHOWS THAT STAY ON THE AIR FOR YEARS AND YOU WANT TO CANCEL A SHOW MOST WOMEN AND SOME MEN ENJOY. YOU NEED TO RETHINK THIS DECISION.

[Judith Blankenship]

I love this show. Please bring it back. There is just too many reality shows with no real content. It seems that the shows I like are always cancelled.

[Christine]

I love Lipstick Jungle! I think if they would stop changing the dates and times and confusing everyone then they would see more consistent ratings! It seemed to me every other week they were changing it. I hope that they bring it back and give it a chance by leaving it at the same day and time slot!

[Martha]

I was very disappointed to hear LJ's ratings are so low that cancellling the show is a possibility. My friends and I watched it every single week, sorry we were not part of your rating audience. Please reconsider cancelling the show.