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[09/25/12 - 11:04 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, September 25
Updates include: ABC orders singing competition "Troupe Stars"; Tom Donaghy to explore "Napa" at NBC; and Ilene Chaiken to "Solve for X" over at CBS.

[09/25/12 - 05:26 PM]
Olympic Gymnast McKayla Maroney to Guest Star on The CW's "Hart of Dixie"
She'll guest star as Tonya, a friend of Rose's (McKaley Miller), who comes to Rose's defense.

[09/25/12 - 04:41 PM]
The 10 Things You Need to Know About the New Season, Part 2: Shows That Premiere in September Have the Best Chance of Survival
Our popular feature continues as we crunch the numbers from the past 13 seasons.

[09/25/12 - 03:48 PM]
OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network to Premiere "The First Graduating Class: Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls" on Sunday, October 14
The two-hour special introduces viewers to the young women of the school's first graduating class.

[09/25/12 - 03:46 PM]
New OWN Original Series "Oprah: Where Are They Now?" Premiering Oct. 2 Tracks Down Oprah's Most Memorable Guests and Biggest Newsmakers of All Time
Rodney King, Kato Kaelin, Mary Jo Buttafuoco, the Pregnant Man and the first female cadet at The Citadel are among those featured.

[09/25/12 - 03:17 PM]
Monday's Cable Ratings: Packers/Seahawks Shocker Gives ESPN's "Monday Night Football" Season High
Plus: numbers for HBO's "The Latino List: Volume 2," VH1's "Chrissy & Mr. Jones" and E!'s "Fashion Police: The 2012 Emmys."

[09/25/12 - 01:54 PM]
Mumford & Sons and Emmylou Harris Meet for an All-New Episode of the Critically Acclaimed "CMT Crossroads" Premiering Thursday, September 27
They'll perform acclaimed Harris favorites "The Road" and "Orphan Girl" and the group's "Awake My Soul," "The Cave" and more from their new release, Babel.

[09/25/12 - 01:02 PM]
NBC Weekly Ratings - Network Ranks #1 or Tied for #1 for the Seventh Time in Nine Weeks
NBC spins the numbers for the week of September 17-23.

[09/25/12 - 01:00 PM]
NBC Picks Up Hit Music Competition Series "The Voice" for Fourth and Fifth Cycles for Broadcast in Spring and Fall 2013
"This pickup will assure the many dedicated 'Voice' fans that this innovative show will continue to bring some of the most talented new voices to the world's attention through all of next year," said Robert Greenblatt.

[09/25/12 - 12:06 PM]
Fan Favorite Sean Lowe Searches for Love Again on ABC's Hit Romance Reality Series, "The Bachelor," When It Returns to ABC in January 2013
Lowe was the last bachelor eliminated before the finale of the eighth edition of "The Bachelorette."

[09/25/12 - 12:00 PM]
LSU to Play TCU in 2013 Cowboys Classic on ESPN, ABC or ESPN2
The game will be played on Saturday, August 31, 2013 and televised on either ESPN, ABC or ESPN2.

[09/25/12 - 11:57 AM]
CMT Greenlights "Dog" - A New Action-Packed Reality Series Headlined by Dog & Beth Chapman Produced and Distributed by Electus
The 10-episode series is set to begin production in early 2013 and will premiere Spring/Summer 2013.

[09/25/12 - 11:49 AM]
Seven of Top Eight Teams across ESPN Networks; Five of Top Six in Prime Time on Saturday
ESPN details its college football schedule for the coming weekend.

[09/25/12 - 11:24 AM]
FOX Weekly Ratings - "Bones," "So You Think You Can Dance," "The X Factor" and "Glee" Highlight FOX's Week
FOX spins the numbers for the week of September 17-23.

[09/25/12 - 11:23 AM]
Sunday's Cable Ratings: "Good Luck Charlie," "Housewives of New Jersey" Top Charts
Plus: numbers for HBO's "Treme," Food Network's "$24 in 24" and E!'s "Live from the Red Carpet: The 2012 Emmy Awards."

[09/25/12 - 11:18 AM]
Saturday's Cable Ratings: ESPN Continues Reign with College Football Doubleheader
Plus: numbers for Lifetime's "Last Hours in Suburbia," Nickelodeon's "Victorious" and OWN's "Iyanla, Fix My Life."

[09/25/12 - 11:18 AM]
"Katie" Leads the 2012-13 Freshman Class to Stand as the No. 1 New Talk Show
Disney-ABC Domestic Television further spins the numbers for the week of September 10-16.

[09/25/12 - 11:17 AM]
"Live with Kelly and Michael" Tallies its Highest-Rated Week 2 of a Season Since 2008
Disney-ABC Domestic Television further spins the numbers for the week of September 10-16.

[09/25/12 - 11:12 AM]
Zoologist Dave Salmoni Roars Back Into Animal Planet's Spotlight with "Frontier Earth Presented by Walmart"
The six-episode series launches Tuesday, November 13 at 8:00/7:00c on the cable channel.

[09/25/12 - 10:53 AM]
ABC Weekly Ratings - Network Marks Strongest Week in 3 Months with Total Viewers and Adults 18-49
ABC spins the numbers for the week of September 17-23.

[09/25/12 - 10:51 AM]
Disney Channel Set for 1st-Ever Quarterly Win in Total Day in Total Viewers for 3Q12
Disney Channel spins the numbers for the week of September 17-23 plus the quarter to date.

[09/25/12 - 10:47 AM]
Turner Weekly Ratings - truTV Ranks as One of Basic Cable's Top 10 Networks in Primetime Delivery of Adults 18-34
Turner spins the numbers for the week of September 17-23.

[09/25/12 - 10:29 AM]
Lifetime's Highly Anticipated New Series, "The Houstons: On Our Own," to Premiere Wednesday, October 24
The 14-episode series has been pushed back a week from its previously announced October 17 start date.

[09/25/12 - 09:40 AM]
Lori Allen of "Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta" Shares Her Fight Against Breast Cancer with TLC
"Say Yes to the Cure: Lori's Fight" premieres Friday, October 26 at 10:00/9:00c.

[09/25/12 - 09:23 AM]
USA Network Orders New Seasons of Hit Original Drama Series "Royal Pains," "White Collar" and "Covert Affairs"
"Royal Pains" received a 26-episode pickup across two additional seasons.

[09/25/12 - 09:17 AM]
21.3 Million Watch Patriots-Ravens on "Sunday Night Football" on NBC
NBC spins the numbers for Sunday, September 23.

[09/25/12 - 09:09 AM]
Bravo Media Opens the Doors to the First-Ever "Top Chef Kitchen," an Exclusive Dining Experience Prepped by Former Chef'testants from the Emmy-Winning Series
The one-of-a-kind dining experience opens Tuesday, October 16 for a limited time only.

[09/25/12 - 09:06 AM]
Interview: "NCIS" Executive Producer Gary Glasberg
The CBS mainstay kicks off its landmark 10th season tonight at 8:00/7:00c.

[09/25/12 - 09:05 AM]
Video: A Few Minutes With... "New Girl" Co-Star Zooey Deschanel
FOX's Tuesday tentpole returns tonight with episodes at 8:00/7:00c and 9:00/8:00c.

[09/25/12 - 09:04 AM]
Video: A Few Minutes With... "New Girl" Co-Star Hannah Simone
FOX's Tuesday tentpole returns tonight with episodes at 8:00/7:00c and 9:00/8:00c.

[09/25/12 - 09:03 AM]
Video: A Few Minutes With... "The Mindy Project" Co-Stars Mindy Kaling & Chris Messina
The Kaling-created comedy bows tonight at 9:30/8:30c on FOX.

[09/25/12 - 09:02 AM]
Video: A Few Minutes With... "Ben & Kate" Co-Stars Dakota Johnson, Maggie Elizabeth Jones & Nat Faxon
The newcomer launches tonight at 8:30/7:30c on FOX.

[09/25/12 - 09:01 AM]
Video: A Few Minutes With... "Ben & Kate" Co-Stars Echo Kellum & Lucy Punch
The newcomer launches tonight at 8:30/7:30c on FOX.

[09/25/12 - 08:53 AM]
Bravo Media's "The Real Housewives of New Jersey" Finale Scores Highest Rated Episode of the Season with 3.4 Million Total Viewers and 2 Million Adults 18-49
Bravo spins the numbers for Sunday, September 23.

[09/25/12 - 08:52 AM]
"Revolution" Tops "Castle" and "Hawaii Five-0" in All Key Demos; "The Voice" Is #1 for the Night
NBC spins the numbers for Monday, September 24.

[09/25/12 - 08:48 AM]
ABC is the Top Draw on Season Premiere Monday
ABC spins the numbers for Monday, September 24.

[09/25/12 - 08:37 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Holds Off ABC, CBS Premieres in Adults 18-49
Meanwhile, "Dancing with the Stars" sparks ABC as the most-watched network.

[09/25/12 - 08:19 AM]
Time to Kill Becomes a Killer Time in Travel Channel's 2nd Season of "The Layover with Anthony Bourdain" Premiering on Monday, November 19 at 9:00 P.M. ET/PT
Plus: Travel Channel will release a new 2.0 version of The Travel Channel Layover Guide with Anthony Bourdain for both iPhone and iPad.

[09/25/12 - 07:34 AM]
EPIX to Premiere Coldplay Live 2012 Tour Film
The EPIX Original Concert Event is set for Saturday, November 17 on the network.

[09/25/12 - 07:32 AM]
Stand-Up & Sketch, Sittin' in a Tree...T.J. Miller Hosts the New Series "Mash Up" Premiering on Comedy Central(R) Tuesday, October 9 at 12:30 a.m. ET/PT
Hannibal Buress, Jared Logan and Nick Cannon are featured in the debut installment.

[09/25/12 - 07:31 AM]
BET Networks and "106 & Park" Celebrate Terrence Jenkins and Rocsi Diaz with Star-Studded Farewell Party on Friday, September 28 @ 6 p.m.
The new hosts will be unveiled this Monday, October 1 on the cable channel.

[09/25/12 - 07:19 AM]
Every MTV Screen Goes Red, White and Blue for National Voter Registration Day on September 25
The network will also canvas its on-air programming with new "Power of 12" spots debuting throughout the day.

[09/25/12 - 07:05 AM]
Bree Williamson and Kate Kelton Join Cast of Syfy's Drama Series "Haven" Friday, September 28 at 10PM
Williamson plays psychiatrist Dr. Claire Callahan with Kelton as Jordan McKee, a waitress at "The Gun & Rose Diner."

[09/25/12 - 06:52 AM]
Logo Declares "Witch, Please!" with Premiere of Campy Sitcom Classic "Bewitched"
"Bewitched" premieres with an all-day marathon starting at 10:30 AM ET/PT, Sunday, October 14.

[09/25/12 - 06:48 AM]
Discovery Channel's "Yukon Men" Takes the #1 Friday Spot
Discovery spins the numbers for Friday, September 21.

[09/24/12 - 11:07 PM]
Development Update: Monday, September 24
Updates include: "Does Someone Have to Go?" a go at FOX; Noah Hawley to pen FX's "Fargo" series; and Mandy Moore lands a new pilot at ABC.

[09/24/12 - 08:14 PM]
Hallmark Channel Delivers a Dozen Ways to Have a Merry Christmas
Upcoming titles include "Christmas Song," "Love at the Thanksgiving Day Parade" and "The Wishing Tree."

[09/24/12 - 04:17 PM]
The 10 Things You Need to Know About the New Season, Part 1: Only 32% of Network Shows Make It to a Second Season
Our popular feature returns as we crunch the numbers from the past 13 seasons.

[09/24/12 - 04:04 PM]
"Grey's Anatomy" Season 8 Available Online at ABC.com/GreysAnatomy
Beginning today through October 6, fans can relive all the dramatic moments leading up to the season finale's tragic plane crash.

[09/24/12 - 03:22 PM]
Stephen Colbert Like You've Never Seen Him Before on "Oprah's Next Chapter" Sunday, Sept. 30
Winfrey joins Colbert for laughs and sweet tea on the porch of one of his favorite places in the world - his in-laws' 150-year-old home in Charleston.







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[12/18/25 - 01:56 PM]
Apple TV Sets New Dramedy "Beat the Reaper," Starring and Executive Produced by Will Poulter
Based on the novel of the same name by Josh Bazell, "Beat the Reaper" will star Poulter as Dr. Peter Brown, an intern at Boston's worst hospital who has a talent for medicine, works a shift from hell and has a past he'd prefer to keep hidden.

[12/18/25 - 11:01 AM]
Netflix Announces "So Far Gone" with Straight-to-Series Order After Competitive Bidding
The series, like Jess Walter's book, follows Rhys Kinnick, a journalist who's pulled out of retirement when his daughter goes missing.

[12/18/25 - 10:15 AM]
Starz Acquires Action Drama "The Nowhere Man," Executive-Produced by and Starring "Power's" Naturi Naughton-Lewis, Set to Premiere January 16, 2026
In "The Nowhere Man," Lukas (Bonko Khoza), a former Special Forces mercenary crippled by PTSD, has turned his back on his violent past and is operating as a junk collector on the streets of Johannesburg.

[12/18/25 - 10:11 AM]
Tubi's Original Film "Terri Joe: Missionary in Miami" Premieres Exclusively on Tubi on January 30
In this wild farce, Southern Belle Terri Joe ventures to Miami to outrun wacky criminals and find a new church where she can atone for her sins.

[12/18/25 - 10:01 AM]
"The Wonderfully Weird World of Gumball" Exclusive Holiday Art Debut & Two More Seasons Coming Soon
As a holiday gift to fans, Hulu has announced that "The Wonderfully Weird World of Gumball" will return for two more seasons.

[12/18/25 - 09:31 AM]
"Today's" Craig Melvin, Al Roker and Hoda Kotb Set to Host NBC's Live Coverage of the 137th Rose Parade Presented by Honda
Plus: For the first time ever, The Rose Parade will broadcast live from 8-10 a.m. PT on Telemundo with hosts Penelope Menchaca and Carlos Calderon from Telemundo's "Hoy Dia."

[12/18/25 - 09:12 AM]
New Norwegian Family Drama "Stayer," Season 1 Exclusive US Debut Thursday, January 15, 2026 on Viaplay
"Stayer" is a gripping, character-driven drama about an aging rock musician confronting his greatest challenge: the sudden death of the mother of his child.

[12/18/25 - 09:00 AM]
Adult Swim Renews "Haha, You Clowns" for Two Additional Seasons
The relentlessly wholesome animated comedy from creator Joe Cappa follows the Campbell family - three doting teenagers, and their tenderhearted, recently widowed dad - as they navigate life's awkward, funny, and emotional moments together.

[12/18/25 - 08:39 AM]
TV One Announces Return of "Uncensored" with All Star Lineup, Premiering February 19
Among those featured this season: Anthony Anderson, Blair Underwood, Keke Palmer, Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins, Shaunie Henderson, Tameka "Tiny" Harris, Kierra Sheard, Marlo Hampton, Rickey Smiley, Laz Alonso, Wood Harris, and Wendy Raquel Robinson.

[12/18/25 - 08:31 AM]
Harrison Ford to Be Honored with the 2025 SAG-AFTRA Life Achievement Award
Ford will be presented with the union's top tribute at The 32nd Annual Actor Awards Presented by SAG-AFTRA, which will stream live on Netflix Sunday, March 1, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT from the Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall.

[12/18/25 - 08:01 AM]
Video: Netflix Debuts the Trailer for "Tom Segura: Teacher"
Parenting fails. Blackout bar stories. Career regrets. Tom Segura explores the darkly funny side of life's most unpredictable lessons.

[12/18/25 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Together" - Trailer - Hulu
Dave Franco and Alison Brie star in the film, which streams December 31.

[12/18/25 - 08:01 AM]
Apple TV Unveils First Look at "Imperfect Women" Created by Annie Weisman
Starring and executive produced by Elisabeth Moss and Kerry Washington, the eight-episode series will make its global debut on Apple TV with the first two episodes on Wednesday, March 18, followed by new episodes every Wednesday through April 29.

[12/18/25 - 07:53 AM]
TNT Sports to Exclusively Present 2026 Discover NHL Winter Classic - New York Rangers vs. Florida Panthers - Friday, Jan. 2 at 8 p.m. ET
South Florida will make hockey history bringing the traditional snow and ice elements of Winter Classic to loanDepot Park, home of the Miami Marlins.

[12/18/25 - 07:13 AM]
Father-Daughter Duo Transform Ordinary Objects in "Building Outside the Lines," Premiering December 30 on Magnolia Network
Innovative builder Jared "Cappie" Capp transforms inventive builds into beautifully designed structures with the most creative person he knows - his teenage daughter.