Shows could take several weeks to resume production.
If the writers strike ended today, Hollywood would not immediately return to its regularly scheduled programming.
The risk of irreparable damage to the current and upcoming television season increases with each day the walkout continues. Still, there were no tangible signs of progress Tuesday, when negotiators for writers and the studios returned to the bargaining table for their second full day of talks since the strike began more than three weeks ago.
Let's get the strike settled first then we can talk about how long it will be until new episodes.