A CNN report in 2008 concluded that “…the average American television viewer is watching more than 151 hours of television per month,” which is an all-time high. With the ever-growing popularity of Netflix and DVR, the increase in numbers of television viewers continues to rise. Thus, for the 2014-15 season of television, all will be both thrilled and dismayed as they discover which of their favorite shows will be returning for yet another season and how many will not be so fortunate.

· “Girl Meets World” – renewed by Disney for Season 2

This sequel show to “Boy Meets World” has become a quick favorite of children and parents alike, many of whom grew up watching the original series.

· “Pretty Little Liars” – renewed by ABC Family for Season 6 and Season 7

This show about four teenage girls tangled in webs of drama and deceit has become ABC Family’s longest running original series.

· “Rectify” – renewed by Sundance TV for Season 3

Sundance TV’s first scripted series has become popular for its fascinating, emotional portrayal of a complex main character and his struggle to reintegrate into the world after a devastating false accusation.

· “Sherlock” – renewed by BBC for Season 4

Fans of this gripping, action-packed drama will be thrilled to officially learn that Sherlock and Dr. Watson will be returning with all of their usual antics.

· “Suits” – renewed by ABC for Season 5

This fast-paced, popular drama will continue with its complexity and intrigue.

· “Switched at Birth” – renewed by ABC Family for Season 4

This drama has been the winner of both a Peabody Award and a Television Critics Association Award. Its intriguing plot and portrayal of the struggle of living with hearing impairments makes it a must-watch.

· “Teen Wolf” – renewed by MTV for an expanded Season 5

The wildly popular supernatural high school students will be returning for another season that it is said will be divided into two parts similar to the show’s third season.

· “Fargo” –renewed by FX for Season 2

This show will return with all-new characters and actors in addition to a new crime and a different time-period. These factors should make for an interesting transition if nothing else.

· “Twisted” – canceled by ABC Family

The mystery drama has ended after only one season due to a sharp drop-off in viewers during the second half of its sole season.

· “Longmire” – canceled by A&E;

This crime drama lasted for only 3 seasons. Unfortunately, it has now abruptly ended on a cliffhanger after Season 3’s finale.

· “Mixology” – canceled by ABC

This comedy chronicling the love lives of five single women and five single men was short-lived, which could probably be expected due to the fact that everything that transpires occurs over the course of one night.

· “The X Factor” – canceled by Fox

This televised music competition created by Simon Cowell faced legal issues when Simon Fuller (creator of Pop Idol) claimed that Cowell ripped off the basic idea of his show.

· “How I Met Your Mother” – canceled by CBS

This comedy following Ted Mosby and his friends through their adventures in Manhattan ended on a poor note with fans due to an ultimate lack of details about the Ted’s soul mate.

· “The Carrie Diaries” – canceled by CW

Although this prequel to “Sex and the City” was canceled after only two seasons, fans reported feeling satisfied with the series and the ending itself. This is impressive due to the fact that it had to live up to the standards of “Sex and the City” fans everywhere.