“Bunheads is a wonderful series that we are very proud to have aired. The series had amazing storytelling, the most talented cast and a passionate and loyal fan base. Recognizing all of this, we took extra time to try and find ways to bring the series back for another season, but in the end it simply wasn’t possible.  We wish the cast and crew the best in their future endeavors,” stated an ABC Family spokesperson.

The show is the second ABC Family drama to end its run in recent days, with mystery The Lying Game being canceled earlier this month. According to Deadline, the latter had the advantage over Bunheads in the younger demos, 2.2 vs. 1.4 in F12-34 and 1.7 vs. 1.3 in F18-34, while the ballet drama had strong critical acclaim and the most marketable star in Tony winner Sutton Foster. However, once both The Fosters and Twisted got out of the gates with solid ratings, none of that ended up mattering enough to win them a renewal.

Bunheads starred Foster as a Vegas showgirl who gets a quickie marriage and moves to a small town. When her husband dies in an automobile accident, she decides to try and adapt to her new life in California vs. returning to the sometimes unsavory dance world, but in doing so, she has to accept her new path and make nice with her (former) mother-in-law.

Do you think that Bunheads deserved to be canceled? Now that the show has ended, how does the last episode work as far as a series finale? Could ABC Family has feasibly brought all four dramas back using a different method of scheduling (programming at 10:00, beefing up spring and fall, expanding into another day)?

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Listed below are the times, titles, and descriptions for each episode in the Bunheads marathon.

11:00 a.m. – “Blank Up, It’s Time”
Fanny stuns Michelle by inviting her to a play and revealing she has a longtime boyfriend. Meanwhile, Sasha’s defiant behavior costs her a prized role.

12:00 p.m. – “No One Takes Khaleesi’s Dragons”
Michelle is pleased to find a new place to get coffee, but dealing with the barista proves difficult. Meanwhile, Melanie notices a change in Ginny; and Sasha remains at odds with Fanny, causing Fanny casting problems.

1:00 – “A Nutcracker in Paradise”
Fanny and Michelle bond as they collaborate on the recital, but then their friendship goes off track. Meanwhile, Boo pursues a relationship with a boy she likes.

2:00 – “You Wanna See Something?”
Michelle readjusts to life in Las Vegas and finds work as a magician’s assistant. Elsewhere, Ginny take charge of her mom’s real-estate company; Melanie and Boo look after family members; and Sasha delays her return home after her summer away.

3:00 – “Channing Tatum is a Fine Actor”
Michelle returns to town and gets Truly as a roommate. Meanwhile, the girls head back to school and become enamored with two talented new students; Talia arranges a blind date for Michelle; and Carl pressures Boo to meet his parents.

4:00 – “I’ll Be Your Meyer Lansky”
Michelle and Fanny have financial problems, which they need to remedy quickly. Meanwhile, the girls continue to find their new classmates fascinating; and Sasha faces an impending move from Paradise.

5:00 – “The Astronaut and the Ballerina”
Michelle’s brother visits her in the wake of his most recent divorce. Elsewhere, Melanie becomes preoccupied with roller derby, leaving her little time to spend with Ginny; and Boo and Carl are in over their heads with their child-care responsibilities.

6:00 – “Take the Vicuna”
Fanny sees red after Milly starts to dictate how she should run an upcoming dance recital; Sasha throws a housewarming party; and Scotty and Michelle go on a road trip that involves a surprise detour.

7:00 – “There’s Nothing Worse Than a Pantsuit”
Michelle and Milly seek permits for the amphitheater. Meanwhile, Ginny feels neglected; Sasha and Roman let others know that they’re dating; and Talia reveals some big news.

9:00 – “It’s Not a Mint” (New)
Michelle and Bash transform the dance studio into an evacuation center when a fire approaches Paradise. Meanwhile, Boo finds herself in the midst of a love triangle; Dez becomes obsessed with Melanie; and Ginny grows enamored with Frankie.

Bunheads airs Mondays at 9:00 on ABC Family.

Will you be watching any of the Bunheads marathon? How do you think the winter season of the show compares to the summer season? What are you expecting from the final two episodes of the season?

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Airing on ABC Family, the initial episodes were a success and a backorder will start early in 2013.

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