Channel Nine dumps major shows ahead of the new ratings year

Boned! Channel Nine dumps major shows from its schedule ahead of the new ratings year

With a new ratings year upon us, Channel Nine has decided to shake up its programming schedule.

The network has dumped three major television shows from its line-up, reports industry website TV Blackbox.

American dramas The InBetween and Chicago Med have been dropped, in addition to reality show Driving Test.

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Boned! With a new ratings year upon us, Channel Nine has decided to shake up its programming schedule. American dramas The InBetween and Chicago Med have been dropped, in addition to reality show Driving Test (pictured)

The broadcaster decided to scrap The InBetween from Wednesday nights with just two episodes left to air.

Its ninth episode has been rescheduled for Wednesday 27 at 11pm.

The series tells the story of Seattle medium Cassie Belford, played by Australian actress Harriet Dyer, who works alongside the police to help solve crimes. 

Gone: Driving Test was set to air its final episode of the season on January 11, but was reportedly pulled just hours beforehand

Gone: Driving Test was set to air its final episode of the season on January 11, but was reportedly pulled just hours beforehand

Meanwhile, Chicago Med has also been scrapped with three episodes left to air. 

The medical drama follows the lives of the doctors and nurses who work in the Gaffney Chicago Medical Center.

Driving Test was set to air its final episode of the season on January 11, but was reportedly pulled just hours beforehand.

Pulled: Chicago Med has also been scrapped with three episodes left to air. The medical drama follows the lives of the doctors and nurses who work in the Gaffney Chicago Medical Center

Pulled: Chicago Med has also been scrapped with three episodes left to air. The medical drama follows the lives of the doctors and nurses who work in the Gaffney Chicago Medical Center

Ghosted: Nine decided to scrap The InBetween from Wednesday nights with just two episodes left to air. The series tells the story of Seattle medium Cassie Belford, played by Australian actress Harriet Dyer, who works alongside the police to help solve crimes

Ghosted: Nine decided to scrap The InBetween from Wednesday nights with just two episodes left to air. The series tells the story of Seattle medium Cassie Belford, played by Australian actress Harriet Dyer, who works alongside the police to help solve crimes

The show followed Aussies trying to obtain their driver’s licence. 

Of course, it’s not unusual for major networks to rearrange programs ahead of the new ratings year.

Nine is refocusing on its major shows, including Lego Masters and Married At First Sight, which returns for its eighth season in February.

Priorities: Nine is refocusing on its major shows, including Lego Masters and Married At First Sight, which returns for its eighth season in February. Pictured: MAFS bride Tamara Joy

Priorities: Nine is refocusing on its major shows, including Lego Masters and Married At First Sight, which returns for its eighth season in February. Pictured: MAFS bride Tamara Joy