20 Short-lived Kapamilya TV shows

Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala
June 17 - August 23, 2013 (10 weeks)

This served as Judy Ann Santos's comeback on primetime television after three years, with KC Concepcion and Sam Milby playing villainous roles.

However, in the middle of its run, the Kapamilya network decided to air two big-budgeted teleseryes staring Julia Montes (Muling Buksan Ang Puso) and Kathryn Bernardo (Got To Believe). As a result, Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala had to move to a later timeslot.

Judy Ann didn't like the idea of the show being aired in a much later timeslot that is why she requested the ABS-CBN management for her show to have a shortened run.

Go Kada Go
June 2 - July 28, 2007 (9 episodes)

The conception of this show started when Kim Chiu and Gerald Anderson guested in the teen-oriented afternoon sitcom Let's Go. Weeks later, ABS-CBN decided to reformat the show and include Kimerald as its main stars. It even moved its timeslot on primetime. However, after a few weeks, the show moved back to the afternoon slot and eventually faced cancellation.

Bukas Na Lang Kita Mamahalin
September 2, 2013 - November 15, 2013 (11 weeks)

This ABS-CBN teleserye was already controversial even before it started airing because of a confrontation between its lead stars Maricel Soriano and Gerald Anderson in 2012. Maricel was replaced by Dawn Zulueta. The new stars were able to can the show's episodes, which eventually aired in late 2013.

Super Inggo 1.5: Ang Bagong Bangis
November 3 - December 15, 2007 (7 episodes)

After the success of Makisig Morales and Kathryn Bernardo's primetime series Super Inggo in 2006, ABS-CBN decided to create a sequel with a weekly format. Unfortunately, the show did not perform as well as its first run, causing early cancellation and the shelving of its supposed second book.

Eva Fonda
December 1, 2008 - February 6, 2009 (10 weeks)

This show topbilled by Cristine Reyes had a short run, but not because it was cut short. Eva Fonda is the first canned teleserye of ABS-CBN that is why it was only slated to run for nine weeks.

Inday Bote
March 16 - May 29, 2015 (11 weeks)

There were rumors that this Alex Gonzaga-starrer had an abrupt ending because the show's lead star had problems with management and because it was not performing well in terms of ratings. However, Alex clarified that she had nothing to do with the show's cancellation and it was the management's decision to end the ABS-CBN teleserye.

1DOL
September 6 - October 22, 2010 (7 weeks)

1DOL was one of the most-anticipated projects of ABS-CBN in 2010. Unfortunately, this show starring Sarah Geronimo had lower ratings than expected. On its last two weeks, ABS-CBN released a statement that the show will not be able to complete its 10-13 week run, which was also caused by production constraints and schedules of the artists.

Lovers in Paris
September 28, 2009 - December 11, 2009 (11 weeks)

This much-anticipated remake of this Koreanovela starred KC Concepcion, Piolo Pascual, and Zanjoe Marudo. Unfortunately, the show only had a short run. Aside from registering ratings lower than expected, one of its cast members Christopher de Leon decided to transfer to GMA-7.

Shoutout!
November 29, 2010 - February 11, 2010 (11 weeks)

Hosted by Erich Gonzales, Enchong Dee, Arron Villaflor, Empress, Sam Concepcion, Robi Domingo, Arron Villaflor, and Enrique Gil, Shoutout aimed to showcase the talents of Star Magic teens which also included Kathryn Bernardo and Julia Montes.

However, despite timeslot changes, its ratings showed no improvements, mainly because it went head-to-head with the Korean drama Temptation of Wife. This prompted management to reformat it as a reality-based show and even warned cast members that their show will get cancelled if the ratings won't improve.

Unfortunately, three weeks after the reformat, the show was cancelled to give way to Kris Aquino's The Price Is Right.

The Wedding
June 29 - September 4, 2009 (10 weeks)

This light drama starring Anne Curtis, Zanjoe Marudo, and Derek Ramsay started taping in late 2007, but experienced delays and revisions. In 2009, ABS-CBN finally decided to air the show with 10 weeks' worth of canned episodes.

Kokey @ Ako
September 20 - December 3, 2010 (11 weeks)

Kokey @ Ako served as the sequel to the successful 2007 TV series starring Toni Gonzaga and Vhong Navarro. No reason was given as to why its airing did not last for 13 weeks.

Crazy For You
September 11 - December 29, 2006 (10 weeks)

Dubbed as the first teleserye that focuses on the life of OFWs, Crazy For You was topbilled by Toni Gonzaga and Luis Manzano. The show even simultaneously premiered on ABS-CBN and TFC: The Filipino Channel. However, before 2006 ended, the show aired its last episode.

Game ng Bayan
March 7 - April 15, 2016 (6 weeks)

Showbiz denizens were surprised when the Kapamilya network suddenly aired Game ng Bayan, a game-variety show hosted by Robin Padilla, Alex Gonzaga, and MJ Lastimosa, among others. This was because of the very short time given for its promo. Unfortunately, after six weeks, ABS-CBN decided to cancel its airing. The official statement released a day before its final episode did not explain why the show had to be cut short, except that Robin had to focus on his then ongoing show Pilipinas Got Talent.

Ang Panday
Book 1: November 7 - December 9, 2005 (6 weeks)
Book 2: April 3 - May 26, 2006 (8 weeks)

Jericho Rosales and Heart Evangelista starred in this TV adaptation of Fernando Poe Jr.'s hit 1980 film, which was heavily promoted by the Kapamilya Network. However, after six weeks of airing, its first run ended with a cliffhanger, a sign that the series will have a second chapter. Unfortunately, its second run also had an abrupt end in the network's primetime block, lasting for only eight weeks.

Walang Iwanan
October 19 - December 4, 2015 (7 weeks)

This show, which featured the comeback of Roxanne Guinoo in ABS-CBN, was originally planned to complete a full season run. However, Walang Iwanan had to be cut short to give way to Julia Barretto and Miles Ocampo's teleserye And I Love You So.

Little Champ
March 18 - May 24, 2013 (10 weeks)

Little Champ, the first teleserye of Lito Lapid, was supposed to be aired in October 2012 in the timeslot after TV Patrol. However, due to several revisions, it was delayed. The show continued canning episodes until it finally aired in March 2013.

Princess Sarah
November 12, 2007 - December 21, 2007 (6 weeks)

It was believed that this Sharlene San Pedro-starrer, the TV adaptation of the novel A Little Princess, had a short run because of its lower ratings compared to its predecessor Kokey.

Wako Wako
March 5 - May 25, 2012 (12 weeks)

Wako Wako, topbilled by Ai-Ai delas Alas, was originally planned to have a short run because its director, the late Wenn Deramas, was also scheduled to helm the primetime series Kahit Puso'y Masugatan.

E-boy
January 30 - April 13, 2012 (11 weeks)

Originally intended to air in ABS-CBN's afternoon block, E-boy also served as Arjo Atayde's first teleserye. However, the show had to be cancelled to give way to Kathryn Bernardo's soap opera Princess and I, which was considered as one of the most anticipated projects that year.

Kahit Konting Pagtingin
January 28 - April 12, 2013 (11 weeks)

Originally intended for the afternoon slot, this show starring Angeline Quinto, Sam Milby, and Paulo Avelino received enough clamor for it to be moved to the early primetime slot. After a few weeks, the show moved to the 5 p.m. timeslot and after five weeks in that slot, the show ended its run. One of the reasons cited was that Sam must already prioritize his upcoming show Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala.

Margarita
July 30 - September 21, 2007 (8 weeks)

The first teleserye of Wendy Valdez was originally slated to run for 13 weeks. However, even Wendy was surprised when management told them that they are already ending two months before the scheduled finale. Margarita was replaced by Kapamilya Deal Or No Deal, which was airing back then in the network's second primetime slot. According to Wendy, she heard that ABS-CBN needed to adjust timeslots on primetime in order to accommodate upcoming shows.