Broadcast
The show was set to premiere on Friday nights on ABC on October 22, 2010.[23] Following the quick cancellations of Thursday-night drama My Generation and Wednesday-night drama The Whole Truth, though, the network held back the series.[24] The series premiered Tuesday, March 29, 2011, at 10:00 pm Eastern/9:00 pm Central, replacing Detroit 1-8-7.[25] The last of its nine first season episodes aired May 17, 2011, four days after ABC renewed the series for a second season.[26] The show's second season ran from September 20, 2011, to April 20, 2012, and had a total of 20 episodes, four of which were held over from the first season.[1] On May 11, 2012, ABC officially renewed Body of Proof for a third season of 13 episodes.[27][28] Season 3 premiered on Tuesday, February 19, 2013, at 10:00 pm Eastern/9:00 pm Central, and ended on May 28, 2013.[29]
On May 10, 2013, in spite of improved ratings, Body of Proof was cancelled by ABC after three seasons.[2] Immediately after the cancellation news, reports arose that the series might be picked up by a cable television network, with TNT, USA Network, and WGN America all showing interest.[30][31][32] On May 23, 2013, a representative for ABC Studios confirmed that Body of Proof would not move to a new network.[33]
On October 23, 2013, the show was reported as possibly being revived for a fourth season by ABC due to much of the broadcaster's new slate underperforming.[34]
On November 11, 2013, Dana Delany confirmed that Body of Proof would not return for another season.[35]
International broadcasts
In the United Kingdom, the series premiered on July 19, 2011, on Alibi, channel head Steve Hornsey said of picking up the series, "As TV's ultimate compendium of crime drama, Alibi aims to select the very best series in the genre from around the globe. Body of Proof is exactly that. A stand-out show that promises to be a huge hit in the US, Body of Proof means more premium and exclusive content for the channel – and more thrilling and engaging viewing for our audience."[36] In Ireland, the show premiered March 10, 2012, on RTÉ1.[37]
