Drop Dead Diva season 5

[2][3] A month and a half after Lifetime cancelled the Comedy-drama series, the cable network signed a deal with producer Sony Pictures Television to bring the show back for a fifth season.

[4] The news came as a reversal after Lifetime cancelled the hour-long drama in January, as talks with Sony Pictures Television for cost-cutting options to continue the series stalled.

[5] Justin Deeley joined the cast this season as Paul, Jane's new guardian angel.

[6] Investor Barbara Corcoran from ABC's Shark Tank series guest stars as herself in an episode where Stacy seeks advice on how to make her bakery profitable.

[7] Episode eight served as the summer finale on August 11, with the remainder of the season returning on October 6.