3. Move How I Met Your Mother to the anchor slot: If someone had suggested this move just two seasons ago, many an eyebrow would've been raised. Mother debuted in 2005 to decent ratings behind long-running hit The King of Queens and has remained a staple on the Monday night schedule ever since. However, after three seasons of declines, the show rode the bubble, and often waited until May for an eleventh hour renewal. Since Season Four though, the show has done what almost no veteran series do: increased its ratings. Last fall, as the show entered syndication, the ratings continued to look good, often rating second for the night behind only CBS' own Men. Still though, the series seemed less than likely to become the night's new anchor. Then, CBS made the unprecedented move to renew the series for two additional years, keeping it around until at least May 2013. The early renewal, combined with the multi-year deal that was struck for the production and cast, makes one think CBS may be pondering a move for the show. Still, ranking number one in its time-slot against FOX vet House is something the CBS may not be willing to lose, so its still likely Mother will stay put.
Chances of happening?: 40%
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