Dollhouse is a FOX television series created by Joss Whedon. The series suffered from poor reviews and low ratings during its first season, and was not expected to be renewed for the fall of 2009.Zap2it: 'Dollhouse' episode 13 will not air (April 9, 2009) However, on May 18, 2009, Fox announced it was renewing the show for a second season, citing the show's DVR ratings as one of the main reasons. Dollhouse received a higher percentage of DVR viewers than any other show during the 2008-2009 television season.http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/06/18/dollhouse-had-largest-share-of-viewing-from-dvrs-did-that-save-the-show/21052

On November 11, 2009, FOX announced plans to cancel the show. It has currently filmed 11 of its 13-episode order, and is expected to finish filming the last two episodes. No official word has been released on whether the final nine episodes will still air beginning on December 4.http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory?id=9059057

• Eliza Dushku as Echo
• Olivia Williams as Adelle DeWitt
• Tahmoh Penikett as Paul Ballard
• Fran Kranz as Topher Brink
• Dichen Lachman as Sierra
• Enver Gjokaj as Victor
• Harry J. Lennix as Boyd Langton

Dollhouse revolves around a group of agents or "dolls" whose personalities may be wiped clean and imprinted with new personas, memories, skills or languages. The dolls are hired to carry out crimes, act out fantasies and complete various jobs. The show focuses on Dushku's character Echo, a doll who develops self-awareness.

Fox halted production of the series in September 2008 so that Whedon could write some of the scripts himself.Zap2it: Whedon's Dollhouse Shuts Down (September 10, 2008) The shut down lasted two weeks and did not affect the program's 2009 premiere date.