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[10/01/11 - 11:42 AM]
TBS Attracts More Than 2.8 Million Total Viewers for Network's Exclusive Coverage of ALDS Game One of Rays-Rangers Series
TBS spins the numbers for Friday, September 30.

[10/01/11 - 11:30 AM]
Disney Channel's Original Comedy Series "Jessie" Debuts as the Network's No. 1 Friday Premiere in 3 Years
Disney Channel spins the numbers for Friday, September 30.

[10/01/11 - 08:52 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Dips But Holds Onto Demo Crown
The network's "Blue Bloods" remains the night's most-watched program in total viewers and adults 18-49.

[09/30/11 - 10:44 PM]
Development Update: Friday, September 30
Updates include: Danny Masterson to topline "Men at Work" at TBS; Michele Fazekas, Tara Butters book two projects; and Phil Gurin lands two game show pilots at Cartoon Network.

[09/30/11 - 05:03 PM]
Video: A Few Minutes With... "House" Co-Stars Charlyne Yi & Odette Annable
The show's new additions talk about the upcoming eighth season, due this Monday, October 3 at 9:00/8:00c.

[09/30/11 - 03:48 PM]
Thursday's Cable Ratings: "Jersey Shore" Not Slowing Down
Only CBS's "The Big Bang Theory" and the second hour of FOX's "The X Factor" fare better among adults 18-49 last night.

[09/30/11 - 02:42 PM]
TV Land Acquires Broadcast Rights for "The Dick Van Dyke Show"
The show will premiere on TV Land on October 3rd – the same date that "The Dick Van Dyke Show" premiered on CBS in 1961.

[09/30/11 - 12:51 PM]
A Baker's Dozen Compete to Be TLC's "Next Great Baker"
The 10-episode season kicks off with a special 90-minute premiere on Monday, November 28 at 9:00/8:00c.

[09/30/11 - 12:50 PM]
"Chuck" and New Drama "Grimm" Debut on October 28
The Peacock pushes its Friday night debuts back a week from October 21.

[09/30/11 - 12:44 PM]
Starz Signs Steven S. DeKnight of "Spartacus" to Exclusive Two-Year Deal
DeKnight will continue to serve in his current role on the series, which returns for its second season in January 2012.

[09/30/11 - 09:22 AM]
TBS Orders "Sullivan and Son" Pilot, Starring Comedian Steve Byrne And Executive-Produced by Vince Vaughn and Peter Billingsley
The comedy joins previous pickups "Men at Work," from Breckin Meyer, and an untitled half hour from executive producer Conan O'Brien.

[09/30/11 - 09:02 AM]
ABC's "Private Practice" Opener Leads at 10pm with its Top Number Since December
ABC spins the numbers for Thursday, September 29.

[09/30/11 - 09:01 AM]
"Big Bang Theory" Is Thursday's #1 Show in Viewers and Key Demos
CBS spins the numbers for Thursday, September 29.

[09/30/11 - 08:52 AM]
"New Girl," "The X Factor" Top Week 1 vs. Week 2 Chart
A look at the Week 1 vs. Week 2 comparisons for all of the new broadcast series that have aired Week 2 episodes to date.

[09/30/11 - 08:34 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: "X Factor" Holds Demo Line for FOX
Plus: NBC sees "Community" and "Parks & Recreation" grow from last week's premieres.

[09/30/11 - 12:10 AM]
The Futon's First Look: "Homeland" (Showtime)

[09/30/11 - 12:09 AM]
Interview: "Fringe" Co-Star John Noble
The FOX drama continues its fourth season tonight at 9:00/8:00c.

[09/29/11 - 11:09 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, September 29
Updates include: Carlton Cuse, Barry Schindel and Bill Callahan all land projects at ABC; NBC extends "Parenthood" to 18 episodes; and Chris Carter eyes small screen return.

[09/29/11 - 03:37 PM]
MTV's "The Real World" Delivers Franchise's Best Premiere in Five Seasons
MTV spins the numbers for Wednesday, September 28.

[09/29/11 - 03:34 PM]
Discovery Channel's "MythBusters" Returns With Stellar Ratings on Wednesday Night
Discovery spins the numbers for Wednesday, September 28.

[09/29/11 - 03:33 PM]
MLB on ESPN: Most-Viewed Wednesday Night Telecast Since 1998
ESPN spins the numbers for Wednesday, September 28.

[09/29/11 - 03:20 PM]
Wednesday's Cable Ratings: "Real World" Returns on Top for MTV
ESPN's MLB regular season finale however is the most-watched program.

[09/29/11 - 02:22 PM]
BBC America November Highlights
On tap in November are "Would You Rather? with Graham Norton," "Primeval," "The Tudors" and "Top Gear Top 40."

[09/29/11 - 12:59 PM]
Rosie O'Donnell to Welcome Russell Brand as the First Guest on "The Rosie Show"
"The Rosie Show" will premiere Monday, October 10 at 7:00/6:00c and will air weeknights Monday through Friday on OWN.

[09/29/11 - 12:07 PM]
Jay Leno and Jimmy Fallon Earn #1 Results for the Late-Night Week of Sept. 19-23
NBC spins the late-night numbers for the week of September 19-23.

[09/29/11 - 11:02 AM]
TBS Announces Telecast Schedule and Broadcasters for its Exclusive Coverage of the MLB Division Series
The channel's LDS coverage begins tomorrow Friday, September 30 with Rays/Rangers and Tigers/Yankees.

[09/29/11 - 11:00 AM]
Oprah Winfrey's Facebook Live Interview Television Premiere Sunday, October 2 at 9:00 P.M. on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network
The event was moderated by Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg and featured Oprah in front of a live audience at Facebook headquarters in Palo Alto, California.

[09/29/11 - 10:42 AM]
MTV Chronicles Inspirational Stories of Transformation With a New Season of "I Used to Be Fat" Followed by New Series "Chelsea Settles"
Both series premiere back-to-back beginning Tuesday, October 11 at 10:00/9:00c.

[09/29/11 - 09:24 AM]
The Hub TV Network Presents "Secret Millionaires Club," Animated Series of Specials Featuring Famed Investor Warren Buffett
The first of the half-hour specials premieres Sunday, October 23 (1 p.m. ET).

[09/29/11 - 09:23 AM]
Beyonce, OutKast, Lady Gaga, Eminem and Kelly Clarkson Top "VH1's 100 Greatest Songs of the '00s"
The week-long event premieres this Monday, October 3 at 10:00/9:00c.

[09/29/11 - 09:21 AM]
"Nikita," "Green Lantern: The Animated Series" and "Mad" Set to Appear at New York Comic Con 2011
"Green Lantern: The Animated Series" will world-premiere its complete first episode during the show's panel session.

[09/29/11 - 09:19 AM]
Bravo Greenlights New Special "The Kandi Factory" Starring Kandi Burruss
In the special, Burruss will give two protégés the opportunity to come to Atlanta and learn the fundamentals of pop music success.

[09/29/11 - 09:11 AM]
"Suburgatory" and "Happy Endings" Open Big for ABC
ABC spins the numbers for Wednesday, September 28.

[09/29/11 - 09:01 AM]
"CSI" Wins At 10:00 PM, Topping "Revenge" in Viewers, Adults 18-49 and Adults 25-54
CBS spins the numbers for Wednesday, September 28.

[09/29/11 - 08:33 AM]
"H8R" Hits Season High, "America's Next Top Model" Up vs. Last Week
The CW spins the numbers for Wednesday, September 28.

[09/29/11 - 08:25 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: "Suburgatory" Opens Strong for ABC
The newcomer sees big gains from last year's "Better With You" in the same slot.

[09/29/11 - 08:09 AM]
Oh My Gammit! Internet Sensation Lucas Cruikshank aka "Fred" Returns to Nickelodeon in Brand-New TV Movie, "Fred 2: Night of the Living Fred," Premiering Saturday, Oct. 22, at 8 p.m. (ET/PT)
Ariel Winter, John Cena and Daniella Monet co-star in the film, directed by John Fortenberry and written by David A. Goodman.

[09/29/11 - 07:50 AM]
ABC's "Kimmel" Kicks Off the 2011-12 Season With its 2nd-Largest Premiere Week Audience Ever
ABC spins the late-night numbers for the week of September 19-23.

[09/29/11 - 06:35 AM]
NBC's Top-Rated Summer Series "America's Got Talent" Announces Open Casting Calls Beginning in October
The search for season seven contestants begins in New York (October 8 and 9), St. Louis (October 22 and 23) and Washington, D.C. (November 5 and 6).

[09/29/11 - 05:01 AM]
Tracee Ellis Ross and Regina King Redefine Power and Influence as This Year's "Black Girls Rock!(TM) 2011" Co-Hosts
The annual special tapes October 15 at the historic Paradise Theater Bronx, NY and will make its network premiere on Sunday, November 6.

[09/29/11 - 03:01 AM]
Logo's "Bad Sex" Takes Viewers Behind Closed Doors of Sex Therapy Group
The 10-episode series, "a frank and shocking behind-the-scenes look at the process of healing severe sexual issues," premieres Friday, November 4 at 9:00/8:00c.

[09/28/11 - 10:48 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, September 28
Updates include: Sonya Walger joins USA's "Common Law"; Dane Cook to topline a comedy for NBC; and "Breaking In's" Seth Gordon sets up shop at Sony.

[09/28/11 - 05:16 PM]
"Awkward." Finale Was Anything But Awkward, Scoring a 2.5 P12-34 Rating and Attracting Over 2.2 Million Viewers
MTV spins the numbers for Tuesday, September 27.

[09/28/11 - 04:06 PM]
Tuesday's Cable Ratings: "Sons," "Mom," "Tosh" Split Demo Honors
Plus: numbers for ESPN's "Catching Hell" and the return of TLC's "19 Kids & Counting," "The Little Couple."

[09/28/11 - 02:23 PM]
OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network Revises Sunday, October 16 Premiere Schedule
"Visionaries: Inside the Creative Mind" will now lead off the night at 8:00/7:00c followed by "Ask Oprah's All Stars" and "Our America with Lisa Ling."

[09/28/11 - 01:46 PM]
Video: Sizzling Sneak Peek - BET's "Reed Between The Lines"
Tracee Ellis Ross and Malcolm Jamal-Warner star in the comedy, premiering Tuesday, October 11 after the BET Hip Hop Awards.

[09/28/11 - 01:30 PM]
Broadway Star Sutton Foster Is Cast in the ABC Family Pilot "Bunheads"
The Tony-winning actress will play "a Las Vegas showgirl who impulsively marries a man and moves to his sleepy coastal town, and takes an uneasy role at her new mother-in-law’s dance school."

[09/28/11 - 01:25 PM]
FOX Moves In With "New Girl" for a Full-Season Pickup
11 additional episodes have been ordered, bringing its season total to 24 installments.

[09/28/11 - 01:09 PM]
Hit Series "Gold Rush" Returns for a Second Season on Friday, October 28th on Discovery Channel
Look for the one-hour special "The Off-Season" that night at 8:00/7:00c followed by the season opener at 9:00/8:00c.

[09/28/11 - 01:05 PM]
USA Network Launches "Psych" #HashTagKiller Murder Mystery Online and Through Facebook
The thrilling "whodunit" experience will "take fans of the show through an engaging storyline specifically created for this experience."







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[08/13/26 - 07:01 AM]
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[08/13/26 - 07:01 AM]
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[08/13/26 - 07:00 AM]
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[08/13/26 - 06:01 AM]
Video: Paramount+ Unleashes "MobLand" Season Two Official Trailer
Produced in association with Paramount Television Studios and 101 Studios, season two of the original crime drama features Tom Hardy returning as loyal fixer Harry da Souza, alongside Pierce Brosnan and Helen Mirren as the unscrupulous heads of the Harrigan family, Conrad and Maeve.

[08/13/26 - 06:01 AM]
Video: FX's "American Horror Story: 13" Reveals Key Art, Teaser and Details Ahead of September 24 Premiere on FX and Hulu
"AHS: 13," featuring 13 half-hour episodes, will premiere Thursday, September 24 at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT on FX and Hulu and stream on Disney+ internationally.

[08/13/26 - 05:31 AM]
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The new season features conversations with Oscar-winning writer, actor, and producer Matt Damon, Julia Roberts, Jimmy Kimmel, and professional climber Alex Honnold.

[08/12/26 - 02:29 PM]
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"Live" has now ranked as the No. 1 talk show in syndication for 182 consecutive weeks (more than three years) across all key measures.

[08/12/26 - 01:01 PM]
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When Raygun's performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics went viral overnight, an avalanche of memes, misinformation, and conspiracy theories followed, all questioning how she reached the Olympic stage.

[08/12/26 - 12:01 PM]
Top 10 Most-Watched Prime Original Films & Series for the Week of August 3
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[08/12/26 - 11:01 AM]
Video: "The Perfect Lie" - Official Trailer - Netflix
When one of their own is killed in a house fire, four picture-perfect couples are forced to question everything they thought they knew about each other.

[08/12/26 - 11:01 AM]
FX's "The Lowdown" Season Two Premieres October 14 on FX and Hulu
New episodes of the eight-episode second season will be available each following Wednesday.

[08/12/26 - 10:01 AM]
Neal Huff, Gaby Hoffmann and Sky Yang Join Cast of "The Best of Us" (FKA "9/12") for Paramount+
"The Best of Us" dramatizes a landmark case that reshaped the fight for accountability: a relentless legal war that stretched nearly a decade to secure almost $1 billion in compensation for first responders who fell gravely ill in the wake of 9/11.

[08/12/26 - 10:01 AM]
NBC Uncloaks First-Ever All-Civilian Cast for Reality Competition Series "The Traitors: New Blood"
Emmy-winning host Alan Cumming is opening the doors to his now-infamous castle in the Scottish Highlands to 22 everyday Americans, hand-selected from a nationwide search resulting in over 80,000 hopeful applicants.

[08/12/26 - 09:31 AM]
Video: Peacock Debuts Season 2 Trailer and Key Art for Comedy Series "The Paper"
All 10 episodes will premiere September 9 on Peacock.