Clock runs out on ABC's 'Zero Hour'

by Bill Keveney, USA TODAY

March 1, 2013

Clock runs out on ABC's 'Zero Hour'
Anthony Edwards stars in the conspiracy drama 'Zero Hour,' which ABC has pulled from its schedule. (Credit: Nicole Rivelli, ABC)

ABC has pulled the conspiracy thriller Zero Hour from its schedule after three low-rated broadcasts. Thursday's episode drew just 5.1 million viewers and did not fare well among advertiser-coveted young adults.

The time slot -- Thursday at 8 p.m. ET/PT -- has been a ratings challenge for ABC. Last Resort had a 13-episode run there earlier this season.

The remaining episodes of the Anthony Edwards drama could run in the summer, although ABC has not made a decision.

Repeats of Shark Tank will replace Hour for the next two Thursdays. The non-celebrity version of Wife Swap will then take over the time slot for seven weeks starting March 21, followed by Wipeout on May 9.

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