Why was the show Bunheads cancelled?

“I think she marries [Scotty],” Oristano said. “She had such a crush!” Ultimately, Palladino said she didn't bother making too many plans for the show's future, since the writing was on the wall long before word of the show's cancellation finally came down from the network. read more

Well, Bunheads creator Amy Sherman-Palladino was wrong about one thing: She did finally learn the definitive fate of her show. When I emailed her last month asking whether she had heard anything from ABC Family about Bunheads' months of uncertainty, she responded in a typically Amy Sherman-Palladino-like way. read more

"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. read more