Sci-fi Channel lost touch with reality a year ago when they burned their core viewers and canned it's most popular show (Farscape) after promise, in writing (contract) not too.
You can read about the whole story here: http://www.watchfarscape.com/
By the way, Farscape is currently off air but not dead by a longshot because everyone (actors, writers, producers and fans) except Sci-fi Channel wants to continue Farscape.