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[02/16/11 - 10:46 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, February 16
Updates include: Adrianne Palicki is NBC's "Wonder Woman"; Maria Bello locks into "Prime Suspect," also at NBC; and Mike O'Malley, Michael Emerson land pilots.

[06/29/10 - 03:43 PM]
A&E Greenlights New Original Drama Series "Breakout Kings" from FOX 21 and Chernin Entertainment
Brooke Nevin, Domenick Lombardozzi, Jimmi Simpson, Laz Alonso, Malcolm Goodwin will all return from the FOX pilot, however Nicole Steinwedell's role is being recast.

[06/08/10 - 01:26 PM]
Vernon Sanders Promoted to Executive Vice President, Current Programming, NBC and Universal Media Studios
Sanders was responsible for such new series as "Undercovers" and "Love Bites" as well as this spring's hit "Parenthood."

[05/04/10 - 11:42 AM]
Development Update: Tuesday, May 4
Updates include: The CW's "Nikita," NBC's "Outsourced" near series commitments; Kurtwood Smith joins "Team Spitz" at CBS; and Samuel L. Jackson, Neil LaBute to develop Showtime drama.

[03/10/10 - 12:03 AM]
Development Update: Wednesday, March 10
Updates include: Jimmy Smits reports for "Rough Justice" at NBC; Judy Greer joins FOX's "Tax Man"; and Jason Biggs to star in CBS's "True Love."

[03/05/10 - 11:10 AM]
Development Update: Friday, March 5 (Part 2)
Updates include: ABC completes its "No Ordinary Family"; Hal Williams finds "True Love" for CBS; and Jimmi Simpson joins FOX's "Breakout Kings."

[03/04/10 - 12:08 AM]
Development Update: Thursday, March 4
Updates include: Debra Messing is "Wright" for ABC; Blair Underwood to play "The Event's" president on NBC; and Scott Porter is one of The CW's "Nomads."

[02/24/10 - 12:06 AM]
Development Update: Wednesday, February 24
Updates include: "Past Life's" Kelli Giddish to "Chase" for NBC; Carlos Bernard books "Scoundrels" at ABC; and Kurtwood Smith joins "Hitched" over on CBS.

[02/12/10 - 06:19 PM]
Development Update: Friday, February 12
Updates include: Beau Garrett completes the "Criminal Minds" spin-off cast; Amaury Nolasco signs up for the "Chase" at NBC; and Stephen Martines to recur on The CW's "Vampire Diaries."

[01/05/10 - 06:58 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, January 5
Updates include: David Milch has "Luck" at HBO; more casting on FX's "Lights Out"; and FOX, CBS add pilots.

[11/17/09 - 06:22 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, November 17
Updates include: Lorraine Bracco joins TNT's "Rizzoli"; Debmar-Mercury clears "Wendy Williams" through 2012; and Abigail Spencer joins NBC's "Rex" pilot.

[09/30/09 - 06:33 AM]
Matt Leblanc Makes Friends of Showtime & BBC in Sitcom Satire
The single-camera comedy revolves around "a British couple whose hit UK show is turned into a dumbed-down American sit-com starring LeBlanc (as himself)."

[07/21/09 - 06:02 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, July 21
Updates include: E! renews "Kendra" for a second season; and "Worst Week's" Matt Tarses inks an overall deal with Sony.

[05/29/09 - 11:24 AM]
More Unaired Episodes Set for Summer
New episodes of ABC's "Samantha Who?" and "Cupid" - plus CBS's "Worst Week" - are set to turn up in the coming weeks.

[05/20/09 - 01:41 PM]
The Futon's Upfront Notes: Cbs
Updates include: "Flashpoint" to return; Dee Johnson joins "The Good Wife"; and "Miami Trauma" to recast a lead role.

[05/20/09 - 10:05 AM]
CBS Wins the 2008-2009 Television Season in Viewers and Places First in Adults 25-54
CBS spins the numbers for the May sweeps period and the season to date.

[05/19/09 - 12:36 PM]
Cbs, CW Set Returning, Freshman Classes
The Eye renews "Cold Case," "NUMB3RS," "The New Adventures of Old Christine," "Rules of Engagement" and "Gary Unmarried" while The CW orders "Melrose Place," "Vampire Diaries" and "Beautiful Life."

[05/13/09 - 06:20 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, May 13
Updates include: Garrett Donovan and Neil Goldman join NBC's "Community"; Tom Forman to "Find My Family" for ABC; and Ken Sanzel to remain showrunner of CBS's "NUMB3RS."

[04/06/09 - 12:36 PM]
John Schneider and Emmy(R) Nominee Roma Downey Star in 'Come Dance at My Wedding,' a Hallmark Channel Original Movie Premiering June 6
Brooke Nevin and Christopher Jacot also star in the project, formerly known as "The Wedding Dance."

[03/18/09 - 06:45 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, March 18
Updates include: NBC orders "The Sing Off"; Kyle Bornheimer gets a "Threesome" at ABC; and Alfre Woodard joins FOX's "Maggie Hill."

[02/24/09 - 12:53 PM]
The Mentalist Is the Top Scripted Program on Television for the Second Straight Week
CBS spins the numbers for the week of February 16-22.

[02/12/09 - 06:16 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, February 12
Updates include: USA wraps "The Starter Wife"; more pilots land directors; and Matthew Salsberg inks an overall deal with Lionsgate.

[02/10/09 - 12:43 PM]
Grammy Awards Pace CBS to First Place in Viewers
CBS spins the numbers for the week of February 2-8.

[02/06/09 - 02:34 PM]
Abc, Cbs, FOX Join Obama Fray on Monday
Plus: FOX has also opted to carry Obama's February 24 address to Congress.

[02/03/09 - 01:40 PM]
CBS Wins Monday in Viewers
CBS spins the numbers for Monday, February 2.

[01/21/09 - 10:55 AM]
CBS Has a Championship Week Placing First in Viewers and Key Demographics
CBS spins the numbers for the week of January 12-18.

[01/13/09 - 11:07 AM]
The Big Bang Theory and "How I Met Your Mother" Open the New Year with Record Ratings
CBS spins the numbers for Monday, January 12.

[01/07/09 - 09:49 AM]
CBS's "Rules of Engagement" Returns to Television's Highest Rated Comedy Block
"Rules" will assume the 9:30/8:30c slot on Monday nights starting March 2.

[12/30/08 - 12:39 PM]
CBS Goes Int0 2009 with 13 Consecutive Victories in Viewers
CBS spins the numbers for the week of December 22-28.

[12/23/08 - 12:37 PM]
CBS's 12th Consecutive Weekly Victory Lifts Network to Year-To-Year Gains
CBS spins the numbers for the week of December 15-21.

[12/16/08 - 12:09 PM]
CBS Wins the Week in Viewers, Adults 18-49 and Adults 25-54
CBS spins the numbers for the week of December 8-14.

[12/16/08 - 09:47 AM]
All Four CBS Comedies Post Series And/Or Season High Ratings
CBS spins the numbers for Monday, December 15.

[12/09/08 - 11:46 AM]
The Biggest Bang Yet Leads CBS to a Monday Win in Viewers and Key Demos
CBS spins the numbers for Monday, December 8.

[12/03/08 - 08:18 AM]
CBS Feasts on Its 9th Consecutive Weekly Win
CBS spins the numbers for the week of November 24-30.

[12/02/08 - 03:07 PM]
For the 2nd Week in a Row, ABC Ranks No. 1 in Adults 18-49
ABC spins the numbers for the week of November 24-30.

[12/02/08 - 09:33 AM]
CBS 'Repeats' Success on Monday
CBS spins the numbers for Monday, December 1.

[11/25/08 - 10:48 AM]
ABC Wins Among Adults 18-49, Ranking No. 1 for the 2nd Time in 3 Weeks
ABC spins the numbers for the week of November 17-23.

[11/25/08 - 10:44 AM]
CBS Posts Its 8th Straight Weekly Win
CBS spins the numbers for the week of November 17-23.

[11/25/08 - 10:43 AM]
CBS Wins Its Third Consecutive Monday in November in Adults 18-49
CBS spins the numbers for Monday, November 24.

[11/24/08 - 06:29 PM]
Development Update: Monday, November 24
Updates include: Josh Cooke heads to NBC's "Lost & Found"; Jessica St. Clair signs up for ABC's "Motherhood"; and Tony Robbins lands at NBC.

[11/18/08 - 12:17 PM]
ABC Is Monday's Most-Watched Net for the 8th Time in 9 Weeks
ABC spins the numbers for Monday, November 17.

[11/18/08 - 11:01 AM]
ABC Draws Its Biggest Audience Since Season-Premiere Week and Is Up Over the Same Week Last Year
ABC spins the numbers for the week of November 10-16.

[11/18/08 - 10:13 AM]
Motherly Love! "How I Met Your Mother" Posts Season Highs in Viewers and Key Young Demographics
CBS spins the numbers for Monday, November 17.

[11/14/08 - 02:55 PM]
CBS Extends "Gary Unmarried," "Worst Week"
The Eye asks for three more episodes of "Week" and seven additional episodes of "Gary" (plus two scripts).

[11/11/08 - 03:22 PM]
ABC Is Monday's Most-Watched Net for the 7th Time in 8 Weeks
ABC spins the numbers for Monday, November 10.

[11/11/08 - 11:22 AM]
ABC Wins the Week in Adults 18-49, Claiming TV's Top 2 Scripted Shows
ABC spins the numbers for the week of November 3-9.

[11/11/08 - 10:57 AM]
The Big Bang Theory Getting BiggeR...ratings Bang Getting Louder
CBS spins the numbers for Monday, November 10.

[11/10/08 - 10:39 AM]
Nominations Announced for "The 35th Annual People's Choice Awards" to Be Hosted by Queen Latifah JaN. 7, 2009 on the CBS Television Network
New categories this year include "Favorite Superhero," "Favorite TV Drama Diva," "Favorite Movie Cast" and "Favorite Scene Stealing Guest Star."

[10/31/08 - 11:13 AM]
ABC Gives "Samantha" an (Almost) Full Season
ABC has given its returning comedy "Samantha Who?" an extra Halloween treat - seven additional episodes.

[10/28/08 - 12:59 PM]
CBS Streaks to Its Fourth Consecutive Weekly Victory
CBS spins the numbers for the week of October 20-26.

[10/28/08 - 10:53 AM]
ABC Draws Its Biggest Audience Since Season Premiere Week and Ranks No. 1 in Key Women
ABC spins the numbers for the week of October 20-26.

[10/27/08 - 06:52 PM]
Development Update: Monday, October 27
Updates include: ABC Family orders a "Perfect 10"; plus "Worst Week" gets another script order.

[10/23/08 - 01:40 PM]
CBS in November: The Network's Lead Characters Get Personal and RomantiC....and It's a Milestone Month for "Csi: Miami" and "Csi: Ny"
CBS details its November sweeps highlights. (SPOILERS)

[10/21/08 - 06:43 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, October 21
Updates include: Jessalyn Gilsig joins FOX's "Glee"; voice cast set for FOX's "Good Vibes"; and CBS orders two more scripts of "Worst Week."

[10/21/08 - 01:33 PM]
ABC Is Monday's Most-Watched Net for the 5th Consecutive Week
ABC spins the numbers for Monday, October 20.

[10/21/08 - 11:59 AM]
ABC Earns Second Place in Viewers and Adults 18-49, While Ranking No. 1 for the 4th Week in a Row with Key Women
ABC spins the numbers for the week of October 13-19.

[10/21/08 - 10:45 AM]
CBS's Monday Demo Winning Streak Hits 5 Weeks
CBS spins the numbers for Monday, October 20.

[10/21/08 - 10:42 AM]
CBS Makes It Three in a Row
CBS spins the numbers for the week of October 13-19.

[10/15/08 - 09:34 AM]
British Comedian Matt Lucas Signed to Co-Star in Comedy Central's First Fantasy-Comedy Series 'Krod Mandoon and the Flaming Sword of Fire'
India De Beaufort, Steve Speirs, Kevin Hart, John Rhys-Davies, James Murray and Marques Ray Mascarinas also join the show's ensemble cast.

[10/14/08 - 12:57 PM]
ABC Is the Most-Watched Network for the Fourth Straight Week
ABC spins the numbers for Monday, October 13.

[10/14/08 - 12:55 PM]
CBS Makes It 4 for 4 on Monday
CBS spins the numbers for Monday, October 13.

[10/14/08 - 12:53 PM]
CBS Places First in Viewers and Key Demos for the Second Consecutive Week
CBS spins the numbers for the week of October 6-12.

[10/07/08 - 01:14 PM]
CBS Wins the Week in Viewers, Adults 18-49 and Adults 25-54
CBS spins the numbers for the week of September 29-October 5.

[10/07/08 - 11:26 AM]
CBS Places First on Monday in Adults 18-49 and Adults 25-54 for the Third Consecutive Week
CBS spins the numbers for Monday, October 6.

[09/30/08 - 10:56 AM]
CBS Wins Monday in Adults 18-49 for the Second Consecutive Week
CBS spins the numbers for Monday, September 29.

[09/30/08 - 10:53 AM]
Premiere Week 2008/09 Will the Viewers Return?...the Answer Is Yes on CBS
CBS spins the numbers for the week of September 22-28.

[09/29/08 - 01:19 PM]
CBS Stirs Up New Season Viewers with a Grande Wi-Fi Promotion at Thousands of Starbucks Locations Throughout the Country
"Using wireless internet access at Starbucks is becoming as commonplace as hearing folks order their favorite Starbucks latte," said CBS's George Schweitzer.

[09/29/08 - 01:17 PM]
Academy Award Winner Olympia Dukakis to Guest Star on "Worst Week"
Dukakis will star as Melanie's (Erinn Hayes) paternal grandmother, June Clayton, in an episode titled "The Ring."

[09/23/08 - 11:14 AM]
CBS Is Number One in Adults 18-49 and Adults 25-54 on the First Monday of the 2008-2009 Season
CBS spins the numbers for Monday, September 22.

[09/17/08 - 10:57 AM]
From Hangers to Hangars: CBS Marketing Campaigns Well-Suited to Help the Network's Fall Lineup Take Off
The fall campaign features 100% recycled and 100% recyclable EcoHangers emblazoned with clever catch-phrases.

[09/01/08 - 10:38 AM]
CBS Is Exclusive Broadcast Advertiser in People Magazine's SepT. 22 Issue
The issue, featuring 20 ads (consecutive right hand pages, spreads and gatefolds), will be on stands September 12.

[08/28/08 - 12:47 PM]
CBS Fall Preview Show Primetime Special, Hosted by "The Insider's" Lara Spencer, to Be Broadcast Friday, SepT. 5, 9:00-9:30 Pm, ET/PT
The special will also be available on TV Guide Channel and as video on demand to customers of Comcast, AT&T U-verse and Verizon FiOS.

[06/26/08 - 12:16 PM]
CBS Announces 2008-2009 Premiere Dates
The network will introduce the majority of its schedule beginning Monday, September 22, the official start of the 2008-2009 season.

[06/04/08 - 01:55 AM]
The Futon's First Look: "Worst Week" (CBS)

[05/14/08 - 09:39 AM]
The Futon's Upfront Notes: CBS & the Cw
Updates include: CBS names judges for "Greatest American Dog"; casting news for "Flashpoint" and "Harper's Island"; and early details on The CW's Media Rights Capital-produced block.

[05/14/08 - 06:43 AM]
CBS Announces New 2008-2009 Primetime Schedule
The lineup features five new series - two comedies and three dramas - and the launch of a new comedy block on Wednesdays.

[05/13/08 - 11:18 AM]
Development Update: Tuesday, May 13
Updates include: CBS to keep "The Unit," "Mother," "Christine" and "Rules"; "Moonlight" and "Shark" get the hook; and "The Amazing Race" is on track to air two editions next season.

[05/12/08 - 12:03 PM]
Development Update: Monday, May 12 (Afternoon)
Updates include: CBS picks up six pilots - four dramas and two comedies; ABC to keep "Eli Stone," drops "October Road," "Women's Murder Club"; and The CW adds "Filthy Rich" to its 2008-09 season roster.

[03/18/08 - 05:44 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, March 18
Updates include: HBO passes on "12 Miles of Bad Road"; Geena Davis to topline a new CBS drama pilot; and directors line up on various projects.

[03/11/08 - 05:37 PM]
Development Update: March 10-11
Updates include: Josh Cooke, Erinn Hayes and Marley Shelton land CBS pilots; Nick Lachey plans a "Fame"-esque reality series for MTV; and Ari Schlossberg sets up "Harper's Island" at CBS.

[03/07/08 - 06:51 PM]
Development Update: March 5-7
Updates include: E! lands series from Dina Lohan and Ashton Kutcher; Nicole Sullivan to say "Rita Rocks" for Lifetime; and the usual mix of casting news.

[08/10/07 - 06:04 PM]
Development Update: Week of August 6-10
Updates include: USA gives "Notice" a second season, FOX gives hefty put pilot commitments to two newcomers and HBO sinks its teeth into a "True Blood" series order.







WORST WEEK (CBS)
BROADCAST HISTORY:
9/22/08 - 6/6/09
STATUS:
canceled/ended (2008-2009 season)
TIME SLOT:
completed airing its current season
SEASON(S):
1 (16 episodes, 0 of which have yet to air)
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ADDITIONAL NOTES:
confirmed as canceled on 5/19/09
DESCRIPTION:
(from CBS's press release, August 2008) Sam Briggs is an entertainment magazine editor who will do anything to please his girlfriend's parents ... but instead becomes a one-man wrecking crew whenever he's around them. Sam and his girlfriend, Melanie Clayton, have only one hurdle left to clear as they start their life together: breaking the news to Mel's conservative parents that they have a wedding in the works and a baby on the way. Dick, a stern Judge, and his wife, Angela, are protective of their daughter, and are really trying to let go of the anger they feel toward Sam ... after all, disaster follows whenever he visits their house. But despite his best efforts, every time Sam takes one positive step forward in winning over his future in-laws, he inevitably takes two crushing steps back. But with support and love from Melanie who stands up for him despite his knack for making himself look bad, Sam will hopefully charm his way into her family.
PRINCIPAL CAST INFORMATION:
· Erinn Hayes as Melanie Clayton
· Jay Malone as Adam (Pilot)
· Kurtwood Smith as Dick Clayton
· Kyle Bornheimer as Sam Briggs
· Nancy Lenehan as Angela Clayton
CREW INFORMATION:
· Adam Bernstein as CP
· Adam Bernstein as DIR (Pilot)
· Andrew Reich as CP
· Gail Lerner as CO-EP
· Garrett Donovan as EP
· Gregg Mettler as CO-EP
· Jimmy Mulville as EP
· Matt Tarses as EP
· Matt Tarses as WRTR (Pilot)
· Matthew Nodella as PROD/UPM
· Neil Goldman as EP
· Ted Cohen as CP
GENRE(S):
· comedy (all)
· comedy (single-camera)
STUDIO INFORMATION:
· CBS Television Studios
· Hat Trick Productions
· Two Soups Productions
· Universal Television