Why do shows have lost episodes?
While this doesn’t happen all the time, episodes of various TV series have been completely lost over the years. There are a variety of reasons this happens, with human error and unsafe storage practices being at the top of the list. Regardless of how it happened, it’s rough when someone’s hard work is lost.
What are missing episodes?
A show is canceled (be it short-lived or long-running) and has some episodes that have never been aired (cf. Dinosaurs and King of the Hill) or, in the case of Mission Hill, the episodes were in pre-production and incomplete and had to be scrapped when news hit that the show has been canceled. It’s literally missing.
How many episodes of the missing series are there?
16
The Missing/Number of episodes
How many episodes are in the Missing Season 1?
8
Series summary
| Series | Episodes |
|---|---|
| 1 | 8 |
| 2 | 8 |
How many shows exist?
Number of scripted TV series in the U.S. 2009-2019 In 2019, the number of original scripted television series in the United States hit 532, up from 495 in the previous year. The figure includes dramas, comedies, and limited series.
Do lost episodes exist?
A surprising number of TV shows have “lost episodes” – broadcasts that either never aired or were later misplaced after their initial broadcast. As they were never filmed, these are in some ways the most truly “lost episodes” – considering fans will never, ever get to see them!
How many seasons of missing are there?
3
Missing/Number of seasons
How many episodes of the missing 2 are there?
eight episodes
The Missing series two came to an end tonight, after eight episodes that left us breathless – and, just occasionally, thoroughly confused.
Why are classic Doctor Who episodes missing?
Between 1967 and 1978 the BBC routinely deleted archive programmes, for various practical reasons (lack of space, scarcity of materials, a lack of rebroadcast rights).