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[11/09/15 - 11:33 PM]
Development Update: Monday, November 9
Updates include: NBC orders three additional episodes of "Mysteries of Laura"; E! gives "Famously Single" a series commitment; and Lifetime passes on its "Clan of the Cave Bear" pilot.

[11/09/15 - 07:05 PM]
NBC Renews Popular Dramas "Chicago Fire" and "Chicago P.D." for the 2016-17 Season
"Chicago Fire" will be entering its fifth season while "Chicago P.D." will begin its fourth season.

[11/09/15 - 01:01 PM]
"Running Wild with Bear Grylls" Special Episode with President Obama Set for Thursday, Dec. 17 at 10 P.M.
In this unprecedented telecast, Grylls sojourns across the beautiful Alaskan countryside with the president as the commander-in-chief reveals off-the-script stories.

[11/09/15 - 11:42 AM]
Get Ready to Be "Pitch Slapped" with Lifetime's New A Cappella Docuseries Premiering January 5
The eight hour-long episodes reveal what it's really like in the intensely competitive world of high school a cappella.

[11/09/15 - 11:01 AM]
NBC Renews Hit Drama Series "Blindspot" for Second Season
"Blindspot" is undefeated in the time period so far this season versus its broadcast competition in adults 18-49 and is outrating its ABC and CBS competition combined in that key demo.

[11/09/15 - 10:29 AM]
ABC's Emmy-Nominated "American Crime" Tackles Sexual Identity and the Disparity of the School Systems in the Second Season, Premiering on Wednesday, January 6
Recurring guest stars this season include Andre Benjamin as Michael LaCroix, Hope Davis as Steph Sullivan and Richard Cabral as Sebastian De La Torre.

[11/09/15 - 09:35 AM]
Spike's "Sweat Inc." with Jillian Michaels Returns Tuesday, November 10 at 11/10c
MMA legend Tito Ortiz joins Jillian Michaels and co-judges Randy Hetrick and Obi Obadike as they try three fight inspired workout programs.

[11/09/15 - 09:32 AM]
Animal Planet's "North Woods Law" Returns This November for a Fourth Season Armed with 10 New Episodes
The series returns with 10 new one-hour episodes highlighting the daily interactions among the Maine Warden Service, unpredictable wildlife and people breaking the law throughout the year and during hunting season.

[11/09/15 - 09:15 AM]
Investigation Discovery Launches First Virtual Reality Experience in Advance of a New Season of "A Crime to Remember"
Showcasing the most compelling crimes that shook the nation during the 1950s and '60s, this series is ID's most cinematic, with historically detailed recreations that profile a classic era of innocence shattered by murder.

[11/09/15 - 08:51 AM]
Chara-Lynn Aguiar and Chris Healey Join FOX Sports
Aguiar comes to FOX Sports from YouTube, where she worked on the outlet's entertainment content partnerships.

[11/09/15 - 08:32 AM]
Join the Chrisleys as They Deck the Halls with Style, Laughter and Cheer in New Special Episode, "A Very Chrisley Christmas 2" Premiering Tuesday, December 22 at 10/9c
Plus: look for another special, "Leaving the Nest," airing on Wednesday, December 23 at 10:00/9:00c.

[11/09/15 - 08:28 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC, "Sunday Night Football" Top Sunday by Wide Margin
The network's NFL coverage is up week-to-week and year-to-year.

[11/09/15 - 08:19 AM]
Country Music Superstar Blake Shelton to Host "Nickelodeon's 2016 Kids' Choice Awards," Airing Live on Saturday, March 12, 2016
The show will be seen by kids around the globe on Nickelodeon channels in more than 180 countries and territories.

[11/09/15 - 07:00 AM]
Netflix Announces New Original Documentary Series "Making a Murderer"
Inspired by a newspaper article from 2005, directors Laura Ricciardi and Moira Demos have spent the last decade documenting an unprecedented real-life thriller that spans more than thirty years.

[11/08/15 - 09:02 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Wins College Football Showdown
The Eye overshadows competitive NCAA coverage from ABC and FOX last night.

[11/08/15 - 07:31 AM]
"Saturday Night Live" Earns Its Top Rating in Metered-Market Households Since January 2012
NBC spins the numbers for Saturday, November 7.

[11/07/15 - 09:10 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Wins Demo Race with "Shark Tank"
The Alphabet's mainstay is up 14% from last week among adults 18-49.

[11/07/15 - 08:39 AM]
Monday's "Blindspot" Grows by 4.4 Million Viewers in L+3, The Biggest Lift for a Broadcast Program Since the Oct. 19 "Blindspot"
NBC further spins the numbers for Monday, November 2.

[11/07/15 - 08:38 AM]
"Dateline NBC" Increases 25% Week to Week to Its Top 18-49 Rating Since Oct. 2
NBC spins the numbers for Friday, November 6.

[11/07/15 - 08:30 AM]
ABC Wins Friday by Strong Margins - "Shark Tank" Grows to 5-Week Highs
ABC spins the numbers for Friday, November 6.

[11/06/15 - 11:39 PM]
Development Update: Friday, November 6
Updates include: ABC extends "Quantico" to 22 episodes; Molly Parker set for "Trial" at Amazon; and Michael Gans, Richard Register to take over "Scream" at MTV.

[11/06/15 - 07:44 PM]
Spike to Broadcast New Year's Eve Event Featuring Fedor Emelianenko at 10:00AM ET/PT
His opponent will be announced shortly.

[11/06/15 - 03:44 PM]
Lifetime's "Project Runway" Sews Up Season 14 with Season Highs Across All Demographics
Lifetime spins the numbers for Thursday, November 5.

[11/06/15 - 01:16 PM]
"Full Throttle Saloon" Moves to Destination America: New Episodes Rev Up with All-New Antics
The premiere comes after the "World's Largest Biker Bar" tragically burned down in September 2015 due to an electrical fire.

[11/06/15 - 12:49 PM]
More People Watch All or Part of CBS News' Original Reporting Than the Reporting from Any Other Broadcast Network News Division in America
CBS News spins the numbers for the week of October 26-November 1.

[11/06/15 - 12:23 PM]
All New "Sofia the First" Soars to Over 1-Year High in Total Viewers
Disney Channel further spins the numbers for Sunday, November 1.

[11/06/15 - 11:56 AM]
truTV Celebrates the Holiday Season With The Ultimate Christmas Competition "Santas in the Barn"
A four-week special event, new episodes will air twice a week on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 9:00/8:00c, all counting down to an epic Christmas Eve grand finale.

[11/06/15 - 11:33 AM]
CBS Multi-Platform Snapshot - Top Five Most Popular Programs on Various Platforms in the 2015-2016 Season
CBS spins the digital numbers for the season to date.

[11/06/15 - 11:08 AM]
With L+3 Ratings, "Supergirl" Flies Over Four World Series Games and Into the Top 10 in Viewers, Adults 18-49 and Adults 25-54
CBS further spins the numbers for the week of October 26-November 1.

[11/06/15 - 11:01 AM]
"The Ties That Bind," An Inside Look at the Creation of Bruce Springsteen's Groundbreaking Album "The River," Debuts Nov. 27 on HBO
The film features an inside look at the creation of this groundbreaking album, along with previously unreleased archival footage from The River Tour.

[11/06/15 - 10:25 AM]
Live + 3 Day Ratings: ABC's "The Muppets," "How to Get Away with Murder" and "Quantico" Deliver All-Time Playback Highs
ABC further spins the numbers for the week of October 26-November 1.

[11/06/15 - 10:18 AM]
"Project Runway" Crowns the Winner of Season 14!
As the winner, they'll receive $100,000 to further their business and a Celebrity Cruises(R) modern luxury vacation for two to almost anywhere in the world.

[11/06/15 - 10:07 AM]
"Nightline" Is #1 in Total Viewers for Second-Straight Week
ABC spins the late-night numbers for the week of October 26-30.

[11/06/15 - 10:01 AM]
Netflix - "F Is for Family" Premiere Date Set for Dec. 18
Comedian and series co-creator Bill Burr made the announcement via Twitter this morning.

[11/06/15 - 09:24 AM]
TV One Changes Reality Genre with New Series "The Next 15"
The docu-series follows the lives of six reality stars whose infamous television debuts have come and gone.

[11/06/15 - 09:19 AM]
Showtime(R) to Premiere Provocative Documentary "The Spymasters - CIA in the Crosshairs" Narrated by Mandy Patinkin on November 28th at 9 PM ET/PT
George H. W. Bush, Stansfield Turner, William Webster, Robert Gates, James Woolsey, John Deutch, George Tenet, Porter Goss, Michael Hayden, Leon Panetta, David Petraeus and John Brennan are among those interviewed.

[11/06/15 - 09:08 AM]
With a Visit from Hillary Clinton, ABC's "Kimmel" Is Thursday's #1 Late-Night Talker in Households with a 5-Month Thursday-Night High
ABC spins the late-night numbers for Thursday, November 5.

[11/06/15 - 08:58 AM]
E!'s New Series Featuring 20-Year-Old Clairvoyant Tyler Henry "Hollywood Medium" to Premiere Sunday, January 24 at 10PM ET/PT
Monica Potter, Bella Thorne, Jaime Pressly, Boy George, WWE Diva Natalya and other celebrity clients are featured in the series.

[11/06/15 - 08:47 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC, CBS Share in Top Demo Honors
The latter's "Life in Pieces" grows from its previous airing on Monday nights.

[11/06/15 - 08:29 AM]
ABC Is No. 1 on Thursday in Adults 18-49, Jumping 11% Week to Week
ABC spins the numbers for Thursday, November 5.

[11/06/15 - 08:26 AM]
"Heroes Reborn" Jumps 30% Week to Week in Adults 18-49 to a Five-Week High
NBC spins the numbers for Thursday, November 5.

[11/06/15 - 08:02 AM]
"Z Nation" to Return for Season Three on Syfy
A 15-hour third season is slated to premiere on Syfy in 2016.

[11/06/15 - 07:31 AM]
IFC Renews Original Comedy "Maron" for a Fourth Season
"I got the character of me into a bit of trouble last season. I hope I can get him back on track. The real me is doing fine," said Marc Maron.

[11/06/15 - 06:04 AM]
Amazon Orders Three Original Kids Series -- "Dino Dana," "The Kicks" and "Lost in Oz" -- and Orders Half-Hour Special "Shaun the Sheep: The Farmer's Llamas"
All three series will be available for Prime members in the US, UK, Germany and Austria and will debut next year.

[11/05/15 - 11:32 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, November 5
Updates include: Allison Tolman to lead ABC's "Downward Dog"; The CW begins casting Archie Comics' "Riverdale"; and Dutch Southern, Magnus Martens to pull a "Caper" at FX.

[11/05/15 - 03:31 PM]
ABC Family Gives Series Orders to Scripted Dramas "Guilt" and "Beyond"
These series join recently announced pickups of a fifth season for "Switched at Birth," a season two pickup for "Monica the Medium" and drama pilot "Famous in Love."

[11/05/15 - 01:28 PM]
October Is FS1's Most-Watched Month Ever
FOX Sports spins the numbers for the month of October.

[11/05/15 - 01:15 PM]
ABC Picks Up "BattleBots" for a Second Season from Whalerock Industries, Ed Roski and Greg Munson
The second season of "BattleBots" will continue to wow viewers with next generation robots - bigger, faster, and stronger than ever before.

[11/05/15 - 12:45 PM]
Turner Sports Unveils Part Three of Marketing Campaign - "The Quest" - for 2015-16 NBA Season on TNT
The season-long campaign will chronicle the fictitious journey some of the NBA's best teams and biggest stars navigate through during their "Quest" for an NBA Championship.

[11/05/15 - 12:39 PM]
Oxygen Media Kicks Off a Night of Hope and Faith on New Date Wednesday, December 9
Look for new series "Finding My Father" and "Rich In Faith" back-to-back beginning at 9:00/8:00c.







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[02/27/26 - 01:28 PM]
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[02/27/26 - 09:12 AM]
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[02/27/26 - 08:12 AM]
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[02/27/26 - 07:31 AM]
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[02/27/26 - 07:01 AM]
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[02/27/26 - 06:01 AM]
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[02/26/26 - 08:46 PM]
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[02/26/26 - 06:01 PM]
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[02/26/26 - 02:46 PM]
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[02/26/26 - 01:36 PM]
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[02/26/26 - 01:16 PM]
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[02/26/26 - 01:00 PM]
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