CBS subtracts from 'Numb3rs'

According to The Hollywood Reporter, CBS has reduced the sixth season order for "Numb3rs" from 22 episodes down to 16.

HitFix Staff <div>In what can hardly be seen as a positive sign for its long-term future, "Numb3rs" has seen its season order trimmed by CBS.</div> <div> </div> <div>According to <em><a href="http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/television/news/e3i5262a3b026dcf171d35555f22da19dab">The Hollywood Reporter</a></em>, CBS has reduced the sixth season order for "Numb3rs" from 22 episodes down to 16. </div> <div> </div> <div>It's a move that can only be made from a position of strength, because although "Numb3rs" has been down this season, averaging only a 1.7 rating in the 18-49 demo and under 8 million viewers, the series has reliably won its Friday 10 p.m. time period.</div> <div> </div> <div>The trade notes that while CBS says no decision has been made on the Rob Morrow, David Krumholtz math-driven drama, with "Numb3rs" already in syndication on TNT, the network has less incentive to keep the show around after this season.</div> <div> </div> <div>CBS has several midseason dramas already in the pipeline, including a pair of Canadian co-productions. "Flashpoint," already a proven Friday performer, has been ordered for a third season, while CBS has yet to set a premiere date for the police union drama "The Bridge." </div> tv

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Rob Morrow, David Krumholtz math procedural has been cut to 16 episodes

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CBS subtracts from 'Numb3rs'

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