Bunheads canceled

It's official: "Bunheads" has been canceled by ABC Family after one season.

"Bunheads is a wonderful series that we are very proud to have aired. The series had amazing storytelling, the most talented cast and a passionate and loyal fan base. Recognizing all of this, we took extra time to try and find ways to bring the series back for another season, but in the end it simply wasn’t possible. We wish the cast and crew the best in their future endeavors," an ABC Family spokesperson said of the cancellation.

The series starred Broadway veteran Sutton Foster and Kelly Bishop, and was created by "Gilmore Girls" mastermind Amy Sherman-Palladino. The show's 18-episode first season ended in February, but ABC Family opted to delay making a decision on the fates of both "Bunheads" and "The Lying Game" until after its new 2013 series premiered.