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[10/27/13 - 08:12 PM]
Video: Watch the First Promo for "Rake," the Bold, New Legal Series, Starring Greg Kinnear
Look for the two-night premiere event Sunday, January 19 and Thursday, January 23 on FOX.

[10/27/13 - 12:21 PM]
World Series Rating Soars 21% as Cards Trip Red Sox in Game 3
FOX Sports spins the numbers for Saturday, October 26.

[10/27/13 - 09:18 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: Game 3 of World Series Dominates for FOX
The Boston/St. Louis showdown continues to outpace last year's Detroit/San Francisco match-up.

[10/26/13 - 08:12 PM]
Video: "Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey" - Watch the First Promo Which Debuted During the World Series!
The series will premiere globally in spring 2014 on FOX and National Geographic Channel.

[10/26/13 - 09:12 AM]
"The Blacklist" Delivers the Second Biggest "Live Plus Three Day" Increase in U.S. Television History in Total Viewership
NBC further spins the numbers for Monday, October 21.

[10/26/13 - 09:04 AM]
"Dracula" Is the 2nd Highest Rated Friday Drama Premiere in Three Years in 18-49
NBC spins the numbers for Friday, October 25.

[10/26/13 - 08:56 AM]
"Shark Tank" Earns Most-Watched-Ever Telecast and "20/20" Draws Its Biggest Audience in 1-1/2 Years
ABC spins the numbers for Friday, October 25.

[10/26/13 - 08:22 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Tops Demos with "Grimm," "Dracula" Premieres
ABC however has the most-watched program overall in adults 18-49 with "Shark Tank."

[10/25/13 - 11:31 PM]
Development Update: Friday, October 25
Updates include: CBS mulls reboot of The WB's "Charmed"; NBC casting new cycle of "The Celebrity Apprentice"; and Riley Smith boards Lifetime's "Deliverance Creek."

[10/25/13 - 04:00 PM]
FOX Moves in with "Dads" for a 22-Episode Order
The newcomer ranks as one of the top 10 new series among men 18-34 and one of the top 10 new comedies among men 18-49 and women 18-34.

[10/25/13 - 03:53 PM]
Lifetime Renews "Drop Dead Diva" for Sixth Season
The series will return next year on the cable channel with a 13-episode order.

[10/25/13 - 03:06 PM]
Thursday's Cable Ratings & Broadcast Finals: World Series, "Big Bang Theory" Top Charts
Plus: numbers for MTV's "Scrubbing In," Food Network's "Restaurant Divided" and Lifetime's "Project Runway All Stars."

[10/25/13 - 01:08 PM]
Video: Watch the Musical Recap of "Raising Hope" from the Chance Family and Friends Before the Season Four Premiere!
The show's fourth season kicks off with back-to-back episodes on Friday, November 15 at 9:00/8:00c.

[10/25/13 - 12:42 PM]
Cardinals Strike Back & Propel World Series on FOX; Series Viewership Up 13% Over 2012
FOX Sports spins the numbers for Thursday, October 24.

[10/25/13 - 12:02 PM]
FOX Announces Premiere Dates
Highlights include the return of "American Idol" on Wednesday, January 15 and "The Following" on Monday, January 20.

[10/25/13 - 11:31 AM]
Miley Cyrus Named Best U.S. Act of the "2013 MTV EMA"
Starting today, Cyrus now moves on to face Best Canadian Act winner Justin Bieber to try to secure a spot to represent the North America region in the Worldwide Act category.

[10/25/13 - 11:11 AM]
H2 Premieres New Original Series "10 Things You Don't Know About" Starring Henry Rollins
The new series will premiere on Saturday, November 2 at 9:00/8:00c.

[10/25/13 - 11:09 AM]
National Geographic Channel to Sneak Peek Dramatic First Two Minutes of Highly Anticipated "Killing Kennedy" During World Premiere of "American Blackout" This Sunday, October 27, 2013
The global television event, starring Rob Lowe, Will Rothhaar, with Michelle Trachtenberg and Ginnifer Goodwin, will premiere on Sunday, November 10.

[10/25/13 - 10:07 AM]
"Elementary" Up +20% in Adults 18-49 and +17% in Adults 25-54 Opposite the World Series
CBS spins the numbers for Thursday, October 24.

[10/25/13 - 10:05 AM]
Ring in 2014 with an All-New Season of "Dance Moms" Beginning January 1
For the fourth season of Lifetime's hit docuseries, Abby will take to the road with a national scouting tour in search for the country's most elite young dancers.

[10/25/13 - 09:44 AM]
In a Blackout, Survey Says That Americans Want Superman, Pitt, Bourne and Bond
National Geographic Channel has released further results of a new survey gauging the nation's preparedness for impending disasters, timed to the premiere of "American Blackout."

[10/25/13 - 08:46 AM]
"Sean Saves the World" Matches Last Week's 18-49 Rating, While Growing by 20% Versus Last Week in Total Viewers
NBC spins the numbers for Thursday, October 24.

[10/25/13 - 08:28 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: FOX, World Series Snap CBS Win Streak
The Eye had won the night in total viewers and adults 18-49 the previous five weeks.

[10/25/13 - 08:21 AM]
ABC's Thursday Is Up Year to Year Against the World Series/"Grey's" Grows Week to Week
ABC spins the numbers for Thursday, October 24.

[10/25/13 - 07:44 AM]
Original Song Performed by the Cast of "The Big Bang Theory" in October 24 Episode Released Today on iTunes in Support of MusiCares(R)
"If I Didn't Have You (Bernadette's Song)" was written by comedian, singer-songwriter and recurring guest star Kate Micucci and her music partner Riki Lindhome.

[10/25/13 - 07:05 AM]
"Outlander" First Look Sam Heughan as Jamie Fraser
Adapted from Diana Gabaldon's international bestselling novels, the series is currently filming on location in Scotland and will air on Starz in 2014.

[10/25/13 - 06:05 AM]
MTV Becomes the First Network to Pre-Release Entire Season Of a Series Exclusively in an App
All 12 episodes of the new docu-drama "Wait 'Til Next Year" are now available one week before its television premiere on Friday, November 1.

[10/25/13 - 05:12 AM]
Bravo and Oxygen Media Delivered Record-Breaking Wednesday with "Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles" and "Preachers of L.A."
Plus: based on the franchise success, "Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles" has been picked-up for a seventh season.

[10/24/13 - 11:13 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, October 24
Updates include: Octavia Spencer eyed for "Murder, She Wrote" revival at NBC; ABC gives 10-episode order to "Secrets & Lies" import; and The CW adds another period drama in "Players."

[10/24/13 - 07:49 PM]
Video: Watch the Season's First Promo, Featuring the Fan-Chosen Winning Tagline for "American Idol XIII"
FOX's flagship series returns with a new season in January.

[10/24/13 - 04:11 PM]
Eddie Marsan and Bertie Carvel Cast in BBC America's New Drama Series "Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell"
Further casting on the seven-part series includes Alice Englert, Marc Warren, Samuel West, Charlotte Riley, Enzo Cilenti and Paul Kaye.

[10/24/13 - 03:01 PM]
Wednesday's Cable Ratings & Broadcast Finals: World Series, "Modern Family" Top Demo Charts
Plus: numbers for Food Network's "Restaurant: Impossible," Syfy's "Ghost Mine" and OWN's "For Better or Worse."

[10/24/13 - 01:02 PM]
Starz Teams Up with Chris Collins, Ken Fink, and Dan Chaon to Develop New Hour-Long Scripted Drama Series "Most Wanted"
Set in the Great Plains during the 1970s, "Most Wanted" traces the rise and demise of a talented and prolific bank robber, Nate Daniels.

[10/24/13 - 01:01 PM]
New Fantasy Series "Atlantis" Follows "Doctor Who" 50th Anniversary Special in BBC America's Biggest Supernatural Saturday Ever
The 13-part fantasy-adventure series will air Saturdays at 9:00/8:00c beginning November 23.

[10/24/13 - 12:26 PM]
SpongeBob SquarePants Balloon Gets Holiday Makeover for 87th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade(R)
The SpongeBob balloon design was re-imagined by Nickelodeon and the Macy's Parade organizers to give it a fresh, more vivid look.

[10/24/13 - 12:23 PM]
BET Networks' First Original Scripted Series "Being Mary Jane" Starring Gabrielle Union Premieres on Tuesday, January 7, 2014 at 10 P.M. ET/PT
Over four million viewers tuned into the movie premiere of "Being Mary Jane" in July.

[10/24/13 - 12:17 PM]
Red Sox & FOX Unleash Dominant Primetime Performances; World Series Game 1 Viewership Up 18%
FOX Sports spins the numbers for Wednesday, October 23.

[10/24/13 - 11:19 AM]
"Tonight Show," "Late Night" Encores Defeat Timeslot Competition in Total Viewers for Week Of Oct. 14-18
NBC spins the late-night numbers for the week of October 14-18.

[10/24/13 - 11:02 AM]
E! Sets Premiere Dates for the Return of "Total Divas" on Sunday, November 10 at 10PM and New Series "The Drama Queen" on Sunday, November 17 at 11PM
Both series were previously slated to air an hour earlier on Sunday nights.

[10/24/13 - 10:54 AM]
Revolution Has a Sound in the Powerful New Documentary Series "Rebel Music" Debuting November 18 on mtvU
The six-episode, 30-minute series - due Monday, November 18 at 9:00/8:00c - examines the lives of young people using art and music to spark change around the world.

[10/24/13 - 10:38 AM]
Bravo Media Reunites Cast Members & Creator of "Arrested Development" on New Episode of Emmy-Winning "Inside the Actors Studio" Nov 7 at 8PM ET/PT
Host James Lipton will be joined by Will Arnett, Jason Bateman, Portia de Rossi, Alia Shawkat, Jeffrey Tambor, Jessica Walter and creator Mitch Hurwitz.

[10/24/13 - 10:27 AM]
"In the Spotlight with Robin Roberts: Countdown to the CMA Awards," a Special Edition of "20/20," Airs Tuesday, November 5 at 10 PM ET on ABC
The special gives viewers an all-access pass into the homes and private lives of Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Shania Twain, Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers, and the cast of "Nashville."

[10/24/13 - 10:05 AM]
ESPN Reaches Multi-Year Extension with Doris Burke
As part of the new deal, Burke will join the Wednesday editions of "Kia NBA Countdown" alongside analyst Jalen Rose and newcomer and veteran analyst Avery Johnson.

[10/24/13 - 10:03 AM]
"Nightline" Is #1 Show in Time Period in Total Viewers for the Week, Beating Both NBC and CBS
ABC spins the late-night numbers for the week of October 14-18.

[10/24/13 - 10:02 AM]
TNT Greenlights "Wake Up Call" (Working Title), Starring and Executive Produced by Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson
In the series, The Rock will tackle the worst of the worst and make them into the best of the best with his own personal brand of high-octane motivation.

[10/24/13 - 10:00 AM]
USA Network Orders Fourth Season of Captivating Hit Series "Suits"
Additionally, creator and showrunner Aaron Korsh has signed an overall deal with Universal Cable Productions to continue his work on "Suits" and to develop new scripted series.

[10/24/13 - 09:40 AM]
MTV to Air "Brofest" and "Girl Code" Marathons This Weekeend Kicking Off Saturday, October 26 at 1:00 P.M. ET/PT
Highlights include the premiere of "True Life Presents: My Dad is a Bro" on Saturday, October 26.

[10/24/13 - 09:33 AM]
300th Episode of "CSI," "Criminal Minds" Deliver Their Largest Audiences of the Season
CBS spins the numbers for Wednesday, October 23.

[10/24/13 - 09:31 AM]
"The Great Christmas Light Fight" Premieres December 9 on ABC
Michael Moloney and Sabrina Soto - both from "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" - will serve as judges for the series, formerly known as "Lights, Camera, Christmas!"

[10/24/13 - 09:23 AM]
TV One Sets Premiere of "News One Now" with Host and Managing Editor Roland S. Martin, Monday, November 4, 9AM/ET
The series is billed as "the first morning news program in history to focus on news and analysis of politics, entertainment, sports, and culture from an explicitly African American perspective."







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[12/16/25 - 01:33 PM]
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Highlights include new seasons of "Tell Me Lies" and "A Thousand Blows" plus the premieres of "The Beauty" and "Wonder Man."

[12/16/25 - 01:04 PM]
FX's "Seven Sisters" Ordered to Series on Hulu
Elizabeth Olsen, Cristin Milioti and J. Smith-Cameron lead the new family drama featuring Anthony Edwards, Meredith Hagner, Odessa Young, Zoë Winters, Bridget Brown, Carolyn Kettig, Philip Ettinger, and Ryan Eggold.

[12/16/25 - 12:02 PM]
Video: "Evil Influencer: The Jodi Hildebrandt Story" - Official Trailer - Netflix
People sought her guidance - then came her child abuse arrest with mom influencer Ruby Franke. Unpack the chilling case of therapist Jodi Hildebrandt.

[12/16/25 - 12:01 PM]
Netflix Top 10: Week of December 8 - "Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery" Cracks the Case at No. 1 in the Top 10
New comedy series "Man vs. Baby" took No. 1 on the English TV list with 19.1 million views, with the Rowan Atkinson vehicle eliciting laughs over the bumbling Trevor Bingley trying to earn money house-sitting for millionaires while a lost baby keeps him on his toes.

[12/16/25 - 11:01 AM]
Video: Trailer & Key Art - Hulu Original Series "The Artful Dodger" Season 2
The comedy-adventure series starring Thomas Brodie-Sangster, David Thewlis and Maia Mitchell returns for season two on February 10 on Hulu and Disney+.

[12/16/25 - 10:01 AM]
Snoop Dogg to Headline Lions-Vikings with "Snoop's Holiday Halftime Party" During NFL Christmas Gameday Live on Netflix
Snoop Dogg takes the reins at halftime, promising chart-topping tracks, plenty of holiday spirit, and special guests, making for what is sure to be an unforgettable performance.

[12/16/25 - 09:52 AM]
Video: "The Life of Chuck" - Trailer - Hulu
From author Stephen King and director Mike Flanagan, the film - starring Tom Hiddleston, Jacob Tremblay, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Karen Gillan - streams December 26.

[12/16/25 - 09:08 AM]
MGM+ Greenlights Series Adaptation of Iconic Western "The Magnificent Seven"
After a peaceful Quaker village is massacred by mercenaries working for a greedy and ruthless land baron trying to force them off the land he covets, seven gifted but flawed mercenaries are hired by the community to protect them from the land baron's hired guns.

[12/16/25 - 09:01 AM]
"Miss Austen" Returns for Season 2 on "Masterpiece"
This newest season is largely based on Gill Hornby's latest novel, "The Elopement," which further delves into the family life of Jane and Cassandra Austen.

[12/16/25 - 09:00 AM]
Meet the 11 New Survivalists and the Families Who Hold Their Fate as FOX's Survival Competition Series "Extracted" Returns for Season Two
Only one competitor and their family will endure it all and walk away with a life-changing quarter million dollar grand prize!

[12/16/25 - 09:00 AM]
CBS Announces "Christina Aguilera: Christmas in Paris," A New Holiday Special Airing Monday, Dec. 22 on CBS and Paramount+
Filmed in front of an intimate audience above the Musée du Quai Branly, Aguilera performs both holiday classics and her career hits against the backdrop of the Eiffel Tower, fashioned into a shimmering Christmas tree.

[12/16/25 - 08:30 AM]
The Epic New Landmark Natural History Series, "Kingdom," Premieres Saturday, January 24 on BBC America and AMC+
The six-part series chronicles the dramatic real-life sagas of four African rival animal families - leopards, hyenas, wild dogs, and lions - as they all fight to claim a remote Zambian paradise as their home.

[12/16/25 - 08:03 AM]
HGTV Adds Over 30 Episodes of Original Content to 2026 Slate with New Series "Wild Vacation Rentals" and Renewals for "Zillow Gone Wild" and "Castle Impossible"
Coming early next year, "Nobody Wants This" actresses and comedians Sherry Cola and D'Arcy Carden will embark on an epic girls' trip of a lifetime to visit America's extraordinary vacation homes in the new HGTV series "Wild Vacation Rentals."

[12/16/25 - 08:01 AM]
Video: Gather 'Round Faithfuls! Peacock Debuts Official Trailer for Season 4 of "The Traitors"
Season 4 debuts with the first three supersized episodes on Thursday, January 8 at 6pm PT/9pm ET, followed by two new episodes on Thursday, January 15, and one new episode weekly through the finale and reunion event on February 26.

[12/16/25 - 08:01 AM]
Netflix and iHeartMedia Announce Exclusive Video Podcast Partnership for Top iHeartPodcasts
More than 15 industry-leading iHeartPodcasts will stream only on Netflix including "My Favorite Murder," "The Breakfast Club," "Bobby Bones Presents: The Bobbycast," "Behind the Bastards," "The Psychology of Your 20s" and more.