Showtime has confirmed that the upcoming eighth season of its serial killer-themed series Dexter will be the show’s last.

“When it debuted in 2006, Dexter redefined the genre, by taking the anti-hero to new heights and pushing the boundaries of the television landscape. Dexter paved the way for the next generation of award-winning hit Showtime series, and its cultural impact will be felt for years to come.”

The final season of Dexter, which stars Michael C. Hall in the title role, debuts Sunday, June 30 at 9 PM ET/PT on Showtime.

Ever since NBC suits announced that Jimmy Fallon will succeed Jay Leno as host of The Tonight Show next year, names have been swirling on who could replace the Late Night host.

Throw this one into the ring…

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MTV has cancelled its popular, albeit controversial, reality hit Buckwild following a drug bust and the recent death of one of the show’s stars. In the wake of the death of Buckwilder Shain Gandee, 21, the network has halted production on the raucous reality show, infuriating the executive producer.

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After 15 years of keeping litigants in check on his syndicated series, Judge Joe Brown is being kicked out of the courtroom.

The sour-scowled jurist’s eponymously-named series will air its final episode at the end of its current season. CBS TV Distribution announced the cancellation Wednesday, following reports of a $20 million contract dispute between the company and Brown.

“Judge Joe Brown will not be returning for another season. We would like to thank Joe for 15 great years, as well as executive producer John Terenzio and the entire staff for all their hard work and dedication to the show.”

Joe’s departure from daytime will free up a half-hour on the stations that carry the court show, including many Fox stations.

HBO has pulled the plug on Laura Dern’s spiritual drama Enlightened after two ratings-challenged seasons.

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