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[09/30/17 - 08:48 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Dramas Open Season on Top
The Eye's trio however posts steep declines from a year ago among adults 18-49.

[09/30/17 - 08:43 AM]
"The Orville" Time Period Premiere Draws 7.4 Million Viewers in Seven-Day Multi-Platform Audience, Marking +80% Lift from Same Day
FOX further spins the numbers for Thursday, September 21.

[09/30/17 - 08:38 AM]
"Dateline NBC" Delivers Its Most-Watched Edition Since May
NBC spins the numbers for Friday, September 29.

[09/30/17 - 08:26 AM]
ABC's "Marvel's Inhumans" Opens at #1 in Its Friday Slot with Adults 18-49 and Key Men
ABC spins the numbers for Friday, September 29.

[09/30/17 - 07:56 AM]
ABC's "The Good Doctor" Scores TV's Biggest Live + 3 Debut Lift in 3 Years and 2nd-Best Ever in Viewers
ABC further spins the numbers for Monday, September 25.

[09/29/17 - 11:17 PM]
Development Update: Friday, September 29
Updates include: Shay Mitchell to lead "Heiresses" at ABC; Lindsey Gort cast in DC's "Titans"; and "Blue Bloods" co-star exits after seven seasons.

[09/29/17 - 12:11 PM]
Country Music Superstar Luke Bryan and Music Icon Lionel Richie Round Out Judges Panel for "American Idol" on ABC
The panel will make their debut appearance on ABC's "Good Morning America" on Wednesday, October 4.

[09/29/17 - 11:53 AM]
Science Channel Delivers Its Highest Rated Third Quarter Ever Among Total Viewers
Science Channel further spins the numbers for the quarter to date.

[09/29/17 - 11:18 AM]
Showtime(R) Releases Poster Art for "Shameless" and New Comedy "SMILF" Premiering Back-to-Back on Sunday, November 5 Starting at 9 PM ET/PT
Additionally, the network has released a new teaser highlighting the strong female leads in both series.

[09/29/17 - 10:02 AM]
Heidi Blickenstaff and Cozi Zuehlsdorff Set to Star and Steve Carr Will Direct a Contemporary Musical Update of the Hit Comedy "Freaky Friday" as Part of the Disney Channel Original Movie Franchise
The teleplay was written by Bridget Carpenter, who also wrote the book for the stage musical "Freaky Friday."

[09/29/17 - 09:18 AM]
"Will & Grace" Is NBC's Top New or Returning NBC Comedy Debut in Six Years
NBC spins the numbers for Thursday, September 28.

[09/29/17 - 09:03 AM]
Video: Showtime(R) Offers New Series "White Famous" for Early Sampling
Consumers can watch the series premiere for free on YouTube and SHO.com, and across multiple television and streaming providers' devices, websites, applications and authenticated online services and their free On Demand channels.

[09/29/17 - 08:40 AM]
"Thursday Night Football's" Chicago-Green Bay Matchup on CBS and NFL Network Ratings Increase +6% from Last Year
CBS spins the numbers for Thursday, September 28.

[09/29/17 - 08:30 AM]
ABC Beats NBC with "Will and Grace" on Season Premiere Thursday - "Grey's" Returns at 8-Month Highs
ABC spins the numbers for Thursday, September 28.

[09/29/17 - 08:27 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS, "Thursday Night Football" Hold Off Premieres
The Eye wins the night in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[09/29/17 - 08:07 AM]
Guy Fieri Is on a Mission to Find Food Network's Next Big Food-Road Show on All-New "Guy's Big Project"
The six-episode journey begins on Sunday, November 5 at 9:00/8:00c.

[09/29/17 - 07:43 AM]
Showtime(R) to Air World Television Premiere of "Black Sabbath: The End of the End" Capturing Legendary Band's Final Concert
The film captures the farewell performance by the Grammy(R)-winning band's Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler in their hometown of Birmingham, England on February 4 at the Genting Arena.

[09/29/17 - 07:14 AM]
Week After Week of Nerve-Wracking Premieres Are Coming to Investigation Discovery This October
Featuring the premiere of three new series and the return of one hair-raising fan-favorite, ID's packed lineup is sure to make you question what that bump in the night truly is.

[09/29/17 - 07:03 AM]
Hulu Locks in Exclusive U.S. Subscription Streaming Rights to Fan Favorites "Boy Meets World," "Home Improvement" and "Dinosaurs"
All titles will begin streaming on Hulu September 29.

[09/28/17 - 11:36 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, September 28
Updates include: Wendy Mericle brings "Kung Fu" sequel to FOX; Greg Rucka's comic book "Lazarus" set up at Amazon; and Cedric the Entertainer to star in "Ladder 54" for CBS.

[09/28/17 - 05:58 PM]
NBC Orders a Second Season of Its Summer Comedy "Marlon"
The cast includes Marlon Wayans, Essence Atkins, Bresha Webb, Diallo Riddle, Notlim Taylor and Amir O'Neil.

[09/28/17 - 03:00 PM]
Video: Julia Roberts, Ellen Degeneres, Reese Witherspoon, Zendaya, James Corden and David Beckham Join Together of NSWL PSA for Lifetime
The special "Pass the Ball" PSA supports the National Women's Soccer League to bring more visibility to the game.

[09/28/17 - 02:17 PM]
Fueled by Its Highest-Rated Month of 2017 Comedy Central Posts First Quarterly Growth Since 1Q 2014
Comedy Central further spins the numbers for the month of September.

[09/28/17 - 01:52 PM]
CBS to Rebroadcast "SEAL Team" Premiere This Sunday, October 1
The newcomer launched last night on the network.

[09/28/17 - 12:54 PM]
Tom Hanks to Star as the Ghoul of Cool in NBC's Family-Friendly "The David S. Pumpkins Halloween Special"
Set in a small suburban town on All Hallows' Eve, the special centers on David Pumpkins and his skeleton sidekicks who show a young boy and his sister the true meaning of Halloween, answering none of their questions along the way.

[09/28/17 - 11:33 AM]
New Season of "Rehab Addict" Premieres on DIY Network Oct. 4
During the eight-episode series, Nicole Curtis and her team save historic homes in Detroit and restore them to their stately beauty.

[09/28/17 - 11:03 AM]
Disney Channel, Disney XD, Disney Junior Consolidate "WATCH" Platforms and Upgrade User Experience with "DisneyNOW" App, Available Today
Like the WATCH streaming apps, access to full episodes and live streaming of Disney Channel, Disney Junior and Disney XD continues to be available when viewers authenticate.

[09/28/17 - 11:00 AM]
CBS Corporation Announces Multi-Platform Syndication of "Madam Secretary"
As part of an agreement with Netflix, all three previous seasons are currently available on demand, with season four coming to the subscription service sometime in mid-2018.

[09/28/17 - 10:31 AM]
Ozzy and Jack Osbourne Are Back on the Road in Season Two of "Ozzy & Jack's World Detour" Premiering Wednesday, November 8 at 10PM ET/PT on A&E
"I am so excited to be back for a second season because it means my dad didn't kill me or cause too much destruction last season," said executive producer Jack Osbourne.

[09/28/17 - 10:13 AM]
AXS TV Is "Shakin" Things Up with Legendary Musician Eddie Money and His Family, As the Network Greenlights New Reality Series "Real Money" (WT)
The series begins production today and will include candid moments with Money as he deals with the struggles and joys of life at home with his wife, eight pets, and five wild and talented children.

[09/28/17 - 09:45 AM]
The 66th Miss Universe(R) Competition to Air Live from The AXIS at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas Sunday, November 26, on FOX
Five-time Emmy(R) Award winner Steve Harvey returns to the Miss Universe stage, marking the third time that the multi-talented personality will host the international competition.

[09/28/17 - 09:31 AM]
Skydance Television Forms Multi-Year Overall Agreement with Award-Winning Writer-Producers Patrick Massett and John Zinman
The studio currently has several projects in development with the pair, including the first-ever live action television series for "Sword Art Online."

[09/28/17 - 09:00 AM]
"Seal Team" Premieres with 9.70 Million Viewers - Wednesday's Most Watched Program
CBS spins the numbers for Wednesday, September 27.

[09/28/17 - 08:56 AM]
Destination America Lines Up Tricks and Treats Throughout Month-Long "Ghostober" Halloween Celebration
Highlights include the premiere of "Terror in the Woods" on Tuesday, October 10 at 10:00/9:00c.

[09/28/17 - 08:41 AM]
"The Blacklist" Captures Its Highest Rating Since Nov. 10, 2016, Grows +22% Versus Last Season's Thursday Finale
NBC spins the numbers for Wednesday, September 27.

[09/28/17 - 08:37 AM]
ABC's Wednesday Premieres Return Above Their May Finales
ABC spins the numbers for Wednesday, September 27.

[09/28/17 - 08:13 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: FOX Premieres Top Demos, CBS Leads in Total Viewers
Newcomer "Seal Team" on CBS is the night's most-watched program.

[09/28/17 - 08:05 AM]
Video: "Red Oaks" Season 3 Trailer Now Available
The show's final season drops Friday, October 20 on Amazon Prime Video.

[09/28/17 - 08:00 AM]
Video: Starz Releases Official Season Two Trailer for Acclaimed Limited Series "The Girlfriend Experience" Premiering November 5th at 9PM ET/PT
Taking a bold new variation on storytelling, the series breaks from last season's format and will follow two parallel stories, each written, directed and executive produced by Lodge Kerrigan and Amy Seimetz.

[09/28/17 - 07:18 AM]
HGTV Heads to the Lone Star State for New Series "Flip or Flop Ft. Worth"
The nine-episode season follows Andy, a real estate agent and home renovation expert, and his wife, designer Ashley, as they purchase some of Fort Worth's most rundown properties and transform them into stunning family homes.

[09/28/17 - 07:15 AM]
E!'s "Revenge Body with Khloe Kardashian" Returns for Season Two Sunday, December 10 at 10pm ET/PT
During this eight-episode season, famous celebs stop by to provide advice and tough love, including pop-culture icon Kim Kardashian West.

[09/27/17 - 11:33 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, September 27
Updates include: Spike TV cancels "The Mist"; Sony Pictures Television eyes "Party of Five" reboot; and Natascha McElhone joins Hulu's "The First."

[09/27/17 - 02:27 PM]
NBC Slots "Law & Order True Crime" Encore for This Friday
The rebroadcast will replace the previously announced repeat of "The Brave" at 8:00/7:00c.

[09/27/17 - 01:16 PM]
The Adventure Continues as TNT's "The Librarians" Returns for Season Four
Season four is slated to launch with a two-episode premiere on a new night, Wednesday, December 20 at 8:00/7:00c.

[09/27/17 - 01:00 PM]
Graphic Novel "Deadly Class" Picked Up to Pilot at Syfy
From Sony Pictures Television Studios and Universal Cable Productions, the graphic novel was adapted to television by executive producers Rick Remender and Miles Feldsott.

[09/27/17 - 12:46 PM]
truTV Sets Premiere Date for Comedic Documentary "The Problem with Apu"
In the hour-long film, creator and star Hari Kondabolu, a South Asian-American comedian, confronts his long-standing "nemesis" Apu Nahasapeemapetilon - better known as the Indian convenience store owner on "The Simpsons."

[09/27/17 - 12:13 PM]
Smithsonian Channel(TM) Returns to the Skies to Investigate Catastophic Aviation Accidents with "Air Disasters"
Season nine premieres Sunday, October 15 at 8:00/7:00c on the network.

[09/27/17 - 11:33 AM]
FOX Sports Unveils Unprecedented Coverage Plans for 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia
FOX Sports pulls out all the stops for the month-long tournament, offering 350 hours of World Cup programming.

[09/27/17 - 11:16 AM]
NBC Launches Ultimate Fan Celebration with "Will & Grace After Party" Hosted by E! News Executive Editor Kristin Dos Santos
The after show will be available Friday mornings, the day after the broadcast airing, of the first six episodes of the season.

[09/27/17 - 11:07 AM]
TBS Launches into Unscripted on October 24 with "Snoop Dogg Presents The Joker's Wild" and "Drop the Mic"
"Drop the Mic," based on the wildly popular segment from "The Late Late Show with James Corden," is hosted by Method Man and Hailey Baldwin.







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[11/27/24 - 10:04 AM]
Tom Hardy, Pierce Brosnan and Helen Mirren to Lead New Guy Ritchie Project for Paramount+ with Showtime
The project is an electrifying, new global crime series centered around two warring families based in London whose enterprises stretch all corners of the globe and the fiercely loyal "fixer" charged with protecting one of them at all costs.

[11/27/24 - 08:00 AM]
"ChiefsAholic: A Wolf in Chiefs Clothing" Premieres Exclusively on Prime Video on December 24
The true-crime documentary about Kansas City Chiefs superfan and serial bank robber Xaviar Babudar, features unprecedented interview footage with Babudar following his initial arrest, prior to him removing his ankle monitor and going on the run.

[11/27/24 - 07:09 AM]
Discovery Channel December Programming Highlights
This December, new Episodes of "Contraband: Seized at the Airport," "Expedition Files," "Game Changers," "Gold Rush," "Homestead Rescue," "The Last Woodsmen," "Mystery at Blind Frog Ranch," and "Mystery of the Abandoned" premiere on Discovery Channel.

[11/27/24 - 05:59 AM]
Video: Check Out the Official Teaser Trailer for New Medical Mystery Drama "Watson," Starring Morris Chestnut
A 60-second version of the trailer will air during the Chicago Bears vs. Detroit Lions NFL Thanksgiving game Thursday, November 28, on CBS, with the full version available online.

[11/26/24 - 05:01 PM]
"The Summer Hikaru Died" Set to Bring Eerie Anime Thrills to Netflix
A chilling blend of slice of life and the supernatural, Yoshiki's life is thrown upside down when his best friend Hikaru is replaced by "something" that looks and acts just like him.

[11/26/24 - 04:55 PM]
"Abbott Elementary" Season 4 Return Skyrockets +321% in Total Viewers and +846% in Adults 18-49 Over Initial Live+Same Day Audience
The season four premiere of "Abbott Elementary" stands as the top multiplatform telecast in both Total Viewers and Adults 18-49 since the show's post-Oscars episode (3/10/24).

[11/26/24 - 03:01 PM]
Video: New Games, New Stakes - "Squid Game" Season 2 Main Trailer and Key Art "Round and Round" Unveiled
With its premiere just around the corner on December 26, the trailer delivers an electrifying glimpse into the deadly games and gripping character dynamics that await fans worldwide.

[11/26/24 - 02:34 PM]
Video: Paramount+ with Showtime Debuts Official Trailer for Showtime's "Dexter: Original Sin"
The series premieres Friday, December 13 on streaming and on demand for Paramount+ subscribers with the Paramount+ with Showtime plan, before making its on-air US debut on Sunday, December 15 at 10pm ET/PT.

[11/26/24 - 01:15 PM]
ABC News' "Nightline" Ranks No. 1 in Total Viewers, Adults 25-54 and Adults 18-49 vs. CBS' "After Midnight" and NBC's "Late Night with Seth Meyers"
"Nightline" posted double-digit gains week to week across the board, hitting a 6-week high in overall viewers and 7-week highs in both key Adult demos.

[11/26/24 - 12:31 PM]
Netflix Orders Limited-Series Adaptation of Harlan Coben's "I Will Find You"
An innocent father serving life for the murder of his own son receives evidence that his child may still be alive - and must break out of prison to find out the truth.

[11/26/24 - 12:03 PM]
Netflix Top 10 Week of Nov. 18: "The Merry Gentlemen" and "A Man on the Inside" Take the Top Spots
Season 2 of the animated series "Arcane" laid siege to #2 (6.4M views), while Season 1 took #5 with 2.2M views.

[11/26/24 - 11:44 AM]
TNT Sports to Debut "Evolve and Flex" with Lance Fresh Friday, Dec. 6, on truTV and Max
The show is hosted by sports-lifestyle expert Lance Fresh and features candid conversations with guests to discuss how life's events have contributed to their sense of style.

[11/26/24 - 11:19 AM]
MGM+ Announces 2025 Premiere Date for "NFL Icons" Season Four
In the upcoming fourth season, the docuseries will feature Pro Football Hall of Famers Joe Montana, DeMarcus Ware, Kurt Warner and Gale Sayers.

[11/26/24 - 10:24 AM]
Video: "Rogue Heroes" (MGM+ 2025 Series) Season 2 Tease
"Rogue Heroes" is a dramatized account of how the world's greatest Special Forces unit, the SAS, was formed under extraordinary circumstances in the darkest days of World War Two.

[11/26/24 - 10:09 AM]
Video: Acorn TV Releases Official Trailer for Second Season of Hit Australian Drama, "Darby and Joan"
The new season debuts with a two-episode premiere, exclusively on Acorn TV, on December 30, followed by weekly episodes through January 27.