10 TV Shows That Were Unexpectedly Resurrected

10. Community

When it comes to TV shows that constantly rode the line between existence and extinction, look no further than Community, NBC's quirky comedy that developed a devoted fan base during its time on air. The show centres on a group of diverse students who attend Greendale Community College, documenting their relationships and day to day struggles (and epic paintball games).

Though the show was showered with critical acclaim and developed a passionate following, its numbers were never great, and each season was viewed as something of a miracle. For season four, show runner Dan Harmon was unceremoniously fired an in attempt to broaden its appeal, only to be rehired for the fifth go around. Sadly, after that, NBC decided enough was enough and axed it.

At this point it looked like the show was over for good. Season five had been written in such a way that it basically could have ended permanently, and the fact that the entire cast's contracts were soon to expire meant the chances of renegotiation were slim to none. This sense of hopelessness was only boosted by the fact that cast members like Alison Brie were beginning to gain Hollywood traction, leading many to speculate that several key cast members probably wanted to move on.

But fans were wrong. Amazingly, the show was resurrected by Yahoo!, who finalised a deal mere days before the actor's contracts expired. Community was moved to the exclusive streaming service Yahoo Screen, where it managed to play out its final sixth season.