By Justin Worsley
Ten years ago, UPN and Warner Bros. still had their own television networks and "Smallville" was in it's pilot season. As we all know, The two networks merged in 2006 to become the CW. It's longest running program, however, will come to an end this season.
"Smallville," which chronicles the life of mild-mannered Clark Kent as he must cope with both his super-human powers as well as the trials and tribulations of high school, became a fan-favorite for those who loved the "Superman" franchise. Rumors, however, circulated last week when Tom Welling, who plays the youthful Kent on the show, told Hollywood Life that season 10 would be the end of "Smallville." The CW confirmed Wellings statement, announcing Wednesday that the upcoming season will be the show's final one.
While fans may be unhappy to see their long-running show end, there are several milestones to look forward too. When episode 20 airs, "Smallville" will break the Guinness World Record for longest consecutive running Sci-Fi TV show, which is currently held by "Stargate SG-1." The CW announced last March that the upcoming season of "Smallville" will consist of 22 episodes.
One reason the CW may have decided to end "Smallville" this season is it's decline in ratings. Season nine of "Smallville" was the first time the show aired on Friday night, allowing the show to drop from 3.74 viewers in 2008 to only 2.35 last year. It was also the first season of "Smallville" that failed to cracked Nielsen's weeklly program rankings.
The CW also announced on Tuesday that the revival of 90's television show "Melrose Place" has been can canceled.
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