In a press release on 09-09-2002, the SCI FI Channel annouced that it would be canceling it's critically acclaimed show, Farscape.
The show will not be picked up for a fifth season. "There are no bigger fans of Farscape than we here at SCI FI Channel," the network said in its statement. "It was one of SCI FI's first original series and quickly became a critical and fan favorite. Unfortunately, despite our best efforts to reach a broader audience, Farscape has been unable to grow beyond it's core fan base. That, coupled with the extreme and growing cost of production, has led to the difficult decision to end the series at the conclusion of season four."
The final episodes of the show's fourth season will air in January 2003.
Fans are leading a massive write-in campaign to save the show. This website has information to help you fax or call the SCI FI Channel to voice your support for the show: http://www.farscapeworld.com/helpfarscape.shtml.
In an online chat on Friday, Ben Browder, the show's star said they will be wrapping up filming on the last episode this week and then the sets will be destroyed.