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Sometimes, a network or studio [[Screwed by the Network|will destroy a good product]] and [[The Atoner|learn from its mistakes]]. Fox built up a reputation for never sticking with its shows due to ''Profit'', ''[[Arrested Development (TV series)|Arrested Development]]'' and ''[[Firefly]]''. (Though [[Arrested Development (TV series)|Arrested Development]] was given second and third seasons and a cushy timeslot, making it a case of this trope as well.) However, the network turned around and poured tons of money into promoting and producing ''[[House (TV series)|House]]'', ''[[Bones]]'', and ''[[24]]'', shows that were big gambles and have since become massive hits. Even more dramatic, Fox even went back and ''[[Uncanceled]]'' a show they had previously screwed, twice, - ''[[Family Guy]]'', one of their biggest hits, with sister show ''[[American Dad]]'' already in its sixth season and direct spin-off ''[[The Cleveland Show]]'' in its second. They even gave a second season to ''[[Dollhouse]]'', a move which surprised many, though the show was canceled before the second season finished its run (which many feel was done just to avoid what happened last time).
Where TV is concerned, sometimes [[Network to the Rescue]] can result in, or be the result of, an [[Uncanceled|un-canceling]], as was the case with ''[[Stargate SG-1]]'s'' move from Showtime to Sci-Fi where its ratings soared and it became a cult-hit on par with ''[[Star Trek]]''.
Speaking of ''[[Star Trek]]'', [[Network to the Rescue]] is not quite the same as a network ''grudgingly'' taking back a show because they just don't want to upset viewers, as happened with ''[[Star Trek: The Original Series]]'' (or ''[[Jericho]]''). Both shows came back, but were dumped shortly after for good. No, a production entity has to willingly believe in and be fully committed to the product's success and be willing to put up with quite a few bumps in the road to success; as was the case with Paramount's commitment to ''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation]]''. Paramount gave the series the kind of budget that back then only action movies had and stuck with it even though the first few seasons were [[Seasonal Rot|blah]].
This trope doesn't apply to sure bets or things that are relatively low-risk. For instance, while Fox performed a Studio to the Rescue for [[A New Hope|the first]] ''[[Star Wars]]''; by the time they decided to make the prequels, it was a foregone conclusion that they would make tons of money.
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