Some of this TV season's "bubble shows" are starting to pop, while others continue to ride the fence — or even safely hop off.
Case in point: Despite sagging ratings and amid backstage upheavals, Heroes will fight another day. The Peacock's onetime pride and joy is likely to return in the fall for 18 to 20 episodes, NBC entertainment president Angela Bromstad told the Hollywood Reporter, though an actual pick-up order has yet to be placed.
On the other hand, Lost will not be returning for a seventh season, sources say. ABC is expected to burn off the remaining 23 episodes between now and Spring 2010, bringing the show to a proper conclusion after only six seasons.
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