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[12/11/14 - 11:18 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, December 11
Updates include: A.J. Buckley cast in TNT's "Murder in the First"; Blair Underwood to recur on "Marvel's Agents of SHIELD"; and Paula Abdul to potentially replace Mary Murphy on "So You Think You Can Dance."

[12/11/14 - 08:17 PM]
Lady Antebellum and Hank Williams, Jr. to Perform on "American Country Countdown Awards" Live Monday, December 15, on FOX
They will join previously announced performers Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Kenny Chesney, Eric Church, Kelly Clarkson, Brett Eldredge, Florida Georgia Line, Miranda Lambert and Carrie Underwood.

[12/11/14 - 02:21 PM]
Ring in 2015 with "MTV's New Year's Eve 2015" from the Heart of Times Square Hosted Live by "Eye Candy" Star Victoria Justice and Charlamagne from "Guy Code"
Additionally, "MTV's New Year's Eve 2015" will feature an exclusive sneak peek of MTV's new series "Broke A$$ Game Show."

[12/11/14 - 02:03 PM]
Coming Soon to truTV: Series Premieres of "Hack My Life" and "Breaking Greenville"
Look for the newcomers on Tuesday, January 6 and Thursday, January 29, respectively, at 10:30/9:30c.

[12/11/14 - 12:01 PM]
Nickelodeon to Launch Brand-New Series "ReactToThat" on Monday, Dec. 15 at 6 P.M. (ET/PT)
Benny and Rafi Fine have taken their hit online show "React" to the next level with a new TV series featuring celebrities and kids reacting to the web's best viral videos.

[12/11/14 - 11:57 AM]
BBC America's Critically-Acclaimed Series "Broadchurch" Returns Wednesday, February 4th 10/9c
David Tennant and Olivia Colman reprise their roles as Alec Hardy and Ellie Miller when the series returns for an all new season.

[12/11/14 - 11:10 AM]
Six in a Row for "SEC on CBS" as Highest-Rated College Football Television Package
CBS spins the numbers for its college football coverage to date this season.

[12/11/14 - 11:05 AM]
"The Tonight Show" Dominates ABC, CBS Timeslot Competition for Week of Dec. 1-5
NBC spins the numbers for the week of December 1-5.

[12/11/14 - 11:04 AM]
"The Colbert Report" Enters Its Last Week of Episodes Ever - Guests Announced
Said Colbert, "Our last week of shows are going to be really special, just like every other week."

[12/11/14 - 10:47 AM]
Teen Superstar Zendaya Stars in "K.C. Undercover," a Spy-Comedy Series for Kids, Tweens and Families, Premiering Sunday, January 18 on Disney Channel
The premiere episode will also be available on WATCH Disney Channel at midnight on Thursday, January 1.

[12/11/14 - 10:46 AM]
Final 6 Contestants Go on the Adventure of a Lifetime to Kauai in 2 Exciting Episodes of "The Biggest Loser" Airing December 18 and January 1
"The Biggest Loser: Glory Days" is pre-empted on Thursday, December 25.

[12/11/14 - 10:41 AM]
New Seasons of Four Fan Favorite Series Return to HGTV in January
"Love It or List It, Too," "Love It or List It," "Fixer Upper" and "Property Brothers" are all due back next month.

[12/11/14 - 10:29 AM]
Exclusive OWN Original Documentary - "Michael Sam" - Premieres Saturday, December 27 at 9 PM
The documentary was originally announced as a multi-part series but transitioned into a 90-minute documentary when shooting was postponed to allow Michael to focus on football.

[12/11/14 - 10:23 AM]
CBS Television Distribution Renews Queen Bee Productions' "Hot Bench" for a Second Season
The series will also be upgraded in seven markets on Monday, March 30, 2015, through the 2015-16 season.

[12/11/14 - 10:20 AM]
Investigation Discovery Lifts the Veil on Double Lives and Fatal Flirtations in New Season of "Who the (Bleep) Did I Marry?"
Season five rolls out Saturday, December 20 at 8:00/7:00c on the cable channel.

[12/11/14 - 10:13 AM]
Kevin Smith To Provide Weekly Recaps of Two-Part, Eight Episode EPIX Original Series
"EPIX Presents Road To The NHL Winter Classic(TM)" and "EPIX Presents Road To The NHL Stadium Series(TM)" both launch in the coming weeks.

[12/11/14 - 10:05 AM]
"Kate Plus Eight" Kicks Off The New Year With All-New Specials Starting Tuesday, January 13 at 9/8c
The five consecutive specials feature a family trip to New England, house renovations, and the twins' 14th birthday.

[12/11/14 - 10:01 AM]
ABC Family Orders New Groundbreaking Docu-Series "My Transparent Life" from Ryan Seacrest Productions
The series centers on a teenager named Ben who learns his parents are not only getting a divorce but also that his dad is becoming a woman.

[12/11/14 - 09:57 AM]
Travel Channel's "Trip Flip" Surprises Two J.R.R. Tolkien Super Fans with the Ultimate "Hobbit" Experience
In "Trip Flip," host Bert Kreischer will try just about anything - and he's looking for adventurous travelers to join him.

[12/11/14 - 09:54 AM]
Nickelodeon Launches Nick Jr. App Featuring Hit Preschool Content, Interactive Educational Activities, And TV Everywhere
The app is a new branded platform that allows kids to interact with and learn from their favorite Nickelodeon preschool characters anytime and anywhere.

[12/11/14 - 09:50 AM]
ABC News' "Nightline" is No. 1 for the Week in Total Viewers for 7th Straight Week
ABC spins the late-night numbers for the week of December 1-5.

[12/11/14 - 09:21 AM]
truTV Invites Tumblr Users to Bring Us Your Big Ideas
Creators must submit a Tumblr URL that includes a video between two and three minutes long that outlines the show concept and format.

[12/11/14 - 08:56 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Pulls Back in Front Among Demos
The Alphabet's "Modern Family" is the top draw among adults 18-49 last night.

[12/11/14 - 08:51 AM]
Pledge Yourself to VH1 for the Debut of "Sorority Sisters" - Series Premiere Monday, December 15 at 9:00 PM ET/PT
The newcomer follows the lives of women from four different sororities.

[12/11/14 - 08:50 AM]
Sundance TV Receives Golden Globe(R) Nomination for Limited Series "The Honorable Woman"
The announcement marks six total nominations in SundanceTV's history, with two past wins.

[12/11/14 - 08:45 AM]
"Chicago P.D." Retains a Season-High 100% of Its Lead-In from an Original "SVU" in Adults 18-49
NBC spins the numbers for Wednesday, December 10.

[12/11/14 - 08:45 AM]
CBS Corporation Achieves Golden Globe Award Nominations Triple Crown for Third Consecutive Year
The nominations for CBS Corporation are up from last year's 14.

[12/11/14 - 08:28 AM]
ABC Wins Wednesday in Adults 18-49 with All 5 of Its Shows Up on the Night
ABC spins the numbers for Wednesday, December 10.

[12/11/14 - 08:22 AM]
New Year, New Programming: CMT Kicks Off 2015 with a January Filled with New and Returning Shows and Specials
Highlights include the return of "Steve Austin's Broken Skull Challenge" on Sunday, January 4 at 8:00/7:00c.

[12/11/14 - 07:59 AM]
FYI to Premiere Two New Series, "Married at First Sight: The First Year" and "Mikie Saves the Date," on Tuesday, January 13
"Mikie Saves the Date" follows event planner extraordinaire, Mikie Russo, as he creates uniquely personalized and visually arresting weddings for his clients.

[12/11/14 - 07:24 AM]
Great American Country and Betty White Profile the "Smartest Animals in America"
"With all the smart animals we've met - the more we take time to learn about them, the more we realize how amazing they really are," said Betty. "Any excuse to be around animals, I'll take it!"

[12/11/14 - 07:12 AM]
Showtime(R) Honored with Nine Golden Globe(R) Nominations, The Most Nominations in the Network's History
"The Affair" is the only first year series to have a lead actor, lead actress and drama series nomination, and is tied for the most nominations for a television series this year with three noms.

[12/11/14 - 06:42 AM]
Video: Check Out the High-Octane Red Band Trailer for Season 5 of "Workaholics" - Viewer Discretion Advised
Season five premieres Wednesday, January 14 at 10:00/9:00c on Comedy Central.

[12/11/14 - 06:33 AM]
Rev Run Returns for Season Two of His DIY Network Hit Series "Rev Run's Renovation" on January 3
This year, Run, his wife Justine and their kids tackle some major projects in their mansion, including a one-of-a-kind bowling alley, a rockin' pool house and a secret theater room.

[12/11/14 - 05:38 AM]
Golden Globe Nominations 2015
"Fargo" leads all TV nods with five; followed by "True Detective" with four; and "The Affair," "The Good Wife," "House of Cards," "The Normal Heart," "Olive Kitteridge" and "Orange Is the New Black" with three each.

[12/10/14 - 11:34 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, December 10
Updates include: ABC eyes new pilot for "Irreversible" with Justin Long; Camille de Pazzis joins the cast of Netflix's "Hemlock Grove"; and NBA, Golden State Warriors behind potential new comedy at ABC.

[12/10/14 - 06:02 PM]
Amy Schumer to Host "2015 MTV Movie Awards" on Sunday, April 12 from Los Angeles' Nokia Theatre L.A. Live
"I am honored to be hosting the awards," said Amy Schumer. "I will carry the audience with me like a teen mom #breaktheinternet #breakmywater."

[12/10/14 - 03:09 PM]
"Supernatural" Scares Up Its Most Watched Episode of the Season and "The Flash" Keeps Its Speed in Their Midseason Finales
The CW spins the numbers for Tuesday, December 9.

[12/10/14 - 03:06 PM]
ABC News Presents: "The Year: 2014" - Anchored by Robin Roberts, Special Airs Tuesday, December 23, 9:00-11:00 pm ET on ABC
For the fourth consecutive year, ABC News brings viewers the brightest and most unbelievable moments from the last year in a star-studded two-hour special.

[12/10/14 - 02:30 PM]
ABC Family's "Chasing Life" Hits Series High in Adults 18-34; "Pretty Little Liars" Wins Its Time Slot for Its 108th-Consecutive Telecast in Females 12-34
ABC Family spins the numbers for Tuesday, December 9.

[12/10/14 - 01:11 PM]
Iggy Azalea, Bastille, Jason Derulo, Pentatonix and Rixton Join the New Year's Celebration from the Billboard Hollywood Party
Fergie hosts the Billboard Hollywood Party and also performs along with previously announced performers Charli XCX, One Direction and Meghan Trainor.

[12/10/14 - 12:30 PM]
The Gift That Keeps on Giving... Science Channel Presents the "MythBusters Holiday Mega Marathon"
The network will air every episode in order from all nine seasons for more than nine consecutive days this holiday beginning Christmas Eve, Wednesday, December 24 through Friday, January 2.

[12/10/14 - 12:25 PM]
Kirsten Dunst and Jesse Plemons Take Starring Roles in Second Installment of "Fargo"
Production will begin in Calgary in January 2015 and the 10-episode anthology miniseries is slated to premiere next fall on FX.

[12/10/14 - 12:11 PM]
"The Steve Wilkos Show" Posts Strong November Sweeps Ratings
NBCUniversal Domestic Television Distribution spins the numbers for the November sweeps period.

[12/10/14 - 11:38 AM]
OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network Announces Month-Long Celebration in January Honoring Civil Rights Legends
Highlights include "Race On The Oprah Winfrey Show with Tamron Hall," "Oprah Winfrey Presents: Legends Who Paved The Way" and "Light Girls."

[12/10/14 - 10:58 AM]
Inaugural College Football Playoff Highlights ESPN's 38-Game Post-Season Bowl Schedule
ESPN and ESPN Radio will provide New Year's Eve and New Year's Day tripleheaders as part of a New Year's Six schedule featuring both semifinals and four additional premier bowls.

[12/10/14 - 10:43 AM]
Regina Hall and Grammy(R) Award Winners Jill Scott and Eve Jeffers Cooper Star in the Lifetime Original Movie "With This Ring," Premiering January 24
Also starring in the project are Brooklyn Sudano, Deion Sanders, Stephen Bishop, Jason George and Brian White.

[12/10/14 - 10:14 AM]
"Live with Kelly and Michael" Closes out November with Its Best Week Since the Beginning of the Year
Disney-ABC Domestic Television spins the numbers for the November sweeps period.

[12/10/14 - 10:10 AM]
Thinkfactory Media Dances Into Partnership with Alfonso Ribeiro
First out of the gate is "Hometown Rebound," a fresh new twist on the makeover genre that features America's best friend, Alfonso, working with entire communities as they tackle huge projects that result in huge reveals.

[12/10/14 - 10:10 AM]
Families of Criminals Reach Their "Breaking Point" - A New Investigation Discovery Series Premiering January 15
From Sam Mettler, the creator and executive producer of the long-running series "Intervention," this groundbreaking reality series features subjects who believe they are participating in a documentary about their life of crime.







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[12/23/24 - 02:36 PM]
College Football Playoff Scores 10.6 Million Average Viewers Across ESPN Platforms and TNT Sports
Tennessee/Ohio State and Indiana/Notre Dame on ESPN/ABC become two of top three most-watched games of the season.

[12/23/24 - 01:22 PM]
"Yellowstone" 5B Finale Continues Its Record-Breaking Run with 13.1M Total Viewers in L3 Marking the Biggest Episode in Series History
Said run marked the most watched season in the series' history with 13.6M total viewers.

[12/23/24 - 01:15 PM]
For the 4th Consecutive Year, ABC News' "20/20" Is Friday's No. 1 Newsmagazine Across the Board
"20/20" outdelivered "Dateline" in all key target demos for the 4th consecutive year - since 2021.

[12/23/24 - 01:02 PM]
NBC Is Set to Ring in the New Year with a Live Broadcast of the 136th Rose Parade Presented by Honda on Wednesday, Jan. 1
"Today" co-anchor Hoda Kotb and weather and feature anchor Al Roker will return to the booth for this year's telecast from "TV Corner."

[12/23/24 - 11:13 AM]
Award-Winning Danish Miniseries "Bullshit" Makes Exclusive US Debut Thursday, January 30, 2025 on Viaplay
This coming-of-age Danish language historical drama tells the powerful story of a group of lost and rebellious youths who find community and belonging in the hardcore biker gang "Bullshit," but leads to a world of brutal conflict.

[12/23/24 - 10:40 AM]
Max Renews Original Adult Animated Series "Creature Commandos," from DC Studios, for Second Season
New episodes debut weekly every Thursday on Max, with the season one finale dropping January 9.

[12/23/24 - 10:31 AM]
As an Early Holiday Gift to Fans Hallmark Announces That Its Hit Reality Competition Series, "Finding Mr. Christmas," Is Renewed for a Second Season
"Bringing this show to life was such a dream come true," said Jonathan Bennett. "There're definitely more stories to be told in season two and so much more fun to be had. We're really just scratching the surface here."

[12/23/24 - 10:02 AM]
"TMZ Investigates: Luigi Mangione: The Mind of a Killer" Premieres Monday, January 6 at 8/7c on FOX and the Next Day on Hulu
TMZ exclusively speaks to several sources who say, despite his charismatic personality, Mangione also displayed a dark side and uncovers shocking new details about how he became enraged by corporate greed before quietly plotting to kill a healthcare CEO.

[12/23/24 - 10:00 AM]
HBO Original Comedy Special "Bill Maher: Is Anyone Else Seeing This?" Debuts January 10
Host of the award-winning series "Real Time with Bill Maher," acclaimed comedian and satirist Bill Maher serves up another dose of reality in his 13th HBO stand-up special.

[12/23/24 - 09:00 AM]
Video: "Going Dutch" Season 1 First Look - FOX TV
Tune in for the series premiere Thursday, January 2 on FOX and next day on Hulu.

[12/23/24 - 08:58 AM]
Cedric the Entertainer Serves Up a Double Dose of Laughter with Special Editions of "The Greatest @Home Videos"
Look for "Holiday Edition" on December 27 and "Cedy Awards" on January 3.

[12/23/24 - 08:01 AM]
Investigation Discovery Unveils the Dark Side of Hollywood with an All-New Season of "Death by Fame"
The series delves into the dark side of fame and celebrity, uncovering the shocking true stories behind the murders of some of Hollywood's most promising stars.

[12/23/24 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "All Creatures Great and Small" Season 5 Trailer
Toast to an all-new season, premiering on Sunday, January 12 at 9:00/8:00c.

[12/23/24 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "Zero Day" - Official Teaser - Netflix
After a cyberattack sabotages transportation and power infrastructure across the U.S., former President George Mullen is asked to find the culprit.

[12/23/24 - 12:01 AM]
Video: "Lovers Anonymous" - Teaser - Netflix
Cem, scarred by a childhood that crushed his trust in love, runs the "Love Hospital," until Hazal, who believes in the power of love, disrupts his life.