on the bubble
adj.— «The moment of truth is fast approaching for TV shows “on the bubble”—industry parlance for series facing cancellation because of wobbly ratings.» —“DVD sales give new hope to TV shows facing the axe” by Brooks Barnes Post-Gazette (Pittsburg, Pa.) Feb. 23, 2005. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Further reading
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