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"They have completed shooting 13 episodes, which writer Mike Kelley says he has condensed into a complete package that has a major cliffhanger on the end for "EVERYBODY". So, I think as long as the numbers stay level at Nielsen, they'll stick with the 13 episodes. I understand there is discussion about making it into a full season of 22 episodes by bringing it back as a mid-season replacement and doing another nine shows. With that in hand, they could market a DVD package. After that, I think it will pretty much depend on the numbers to see if it is renewed for a second season, continues through next summer and then wraps, only shows up again next summer, etc. CBS's problems seem to be with advertisers and the PTC. I think they realize they have a very strong loyal fan base to build from. But if the advertisers won't support the show because they are AFRAID of PTC backlash, we're sunk. For example, Norelco yanked their ads after the first episode because of five measly complaints. That's why I have encouraged viewers to give CBS ideas for advertisers on the main CBS forum, because if we are the fans telling them what ads we'd like to see, that gives them ammunition to approach those advertisers. The biggest question for advertisers is not the money . . . but are people watching my ads and potentially reacting?

Another problem is that the PTC has been somewhat successful in having local CBS affiliates pre-empt Swingtown for something else because of its 'inappropriate' content. Of course, they use such general terms because it could mean anything. Does someone on Swingtown have chronic bad breath? Of course, mutiliated bodies and decapitated torsos on cop shows are apparently okay, and infidelity on soaps in the afternoon at the same time as Barney the Dinosaur is also apparently okay."