Supernatural (the show) question?

Question

seasons 1 and 2 both had 22 episodes season 3 has only had 16 so far. on tv.com it shows the 1st 2 episodes of the 4th season which premieres 9/18/08 (can't wait!!!) what i dont get is why season 3 has less episodes then 1 and 2 even with 9/4 and 9/11 that would only give the season 18 episodes What's the deal?

Answer 1

Yep, unfortunately the writers strike really messed things up for us last season.  When the strike hit - only 12 episodes of Supernatural had been filmed.  Originally episode 11 was meant to be Jus in Bello and episode 12 was meant to be Mystery Spot but they switched them because they thought Jus in Bello was a more explosive episode to air before the long break.  When the strike finished, only four more episodes were commissioned so they had to abandon the story line involving Mary Winchester and how she knew the y*d and instead they just wrapped up Deans demon deal story.
So, yeah, season 3 only had 16 episodes and we were robbed of six whole episodes!!! Grrrr :(  
There were a few pleas made to the Supernatural team to extend season 4 to 28 episodes to make up for the ones lost in season 3 but unfortunately that is not going to happen.  But at least we are going to get a full 22 episode season 4 - yay!!!
Can not wait for 18 September!!! ; )
Edit. Supernatural Crazy - I love your picture! ; )

Answer 2

Thank the writers strike.
I can not wait for new season to start also.    

Answer 3

American Writers Strike.... lazy greedy buggers

It affected loads of US shows like Desperate Housewives for example

Answer 4

there was a writers strike so that is why there are less episodes in season 3
it also happened to alot of other american shows like heroes , 24 and a few more
season 4 will be back to 22 episodes thank god i was gutted when season 3 finished early