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2009-10 Midseason Television Schedule

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Now that we’ve made halfway through the television season, it’s time to readjust our DVRs once again.

Midseason staples returning to the airwaves include , 24 and Lost. Meanwhile, a number of new programs - including Human Target, and The Deep End - will vie for our attention.

Hopefully our detailed guide can assist you in the weeks to come.  We have compiled information from the five major networks and included the days, times and premiere dates for this season’s programs.

(NOTE: This schedule has been updated as of February 5. Don’t be surprised to see changes in the weeks to come.)

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TV on DVD: December 1, 2009

Better Off Ted Season 1 DVDHere are some of the options available this Tuesday.

  • Ben 10: Alien Swarm (TV Movie)
  • Better Off Ted (Season 1)
  • The Biggest Loser: The Workout - 30-Day Jump Start
  • The Biggest Loser: The Workout - Last Chance Workout
  • Dancing with the Stars: Dance Body Tone
  • Dancing with the Stars: Dance Off the Pounds
  • The Donna Reed Show (Season 3)
  • Love Comes Softly (Complete Collection)
  • Mental (Season 1)
  • Mystery Science Theater 3000: XVI (Limited Edition)
  • Saturday Night Live (Season 5)
  • Toward the Terra (Complete Collection)

Make sure to also check out the DVD and Blu-ray film options for this week.

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Will Levi Johnston Be Dancing with the Stars?

Levi JohnstonPlaygirl star could soon be entertaining a different audience.

If the execs at ABC show any interest, the father of Sarah Palin’s grandson may eventually be . Bristol Palin’s ex recently told Entertainment Tonight that he would be open to joining the program if asked. “I think if my phone were to ring right now, I would probably say yes,” Johnston stated.

So what does the 19-year-old think he could bring to the table, aside from possible ratings? Well, it sounds like the Rumba could be right up Levi’s alley. Although he admits dancing really isn’t his thing, Tripp Johnston’s “athletic” father claims he can “slow dance like no other man.”

An appearance from the controversial personality would be in character with the reality hit. DWTS has already introduced one name () recognized in the political world and several other stars familiar to Playboy (Joanna Krupa, Kelly Monaco and Lisa Rinna).

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Tuesday Ratings: Season High for DWTS

DWTS’ ending may have divided voters, but it got people watching. Although last night’s showdown marked a finale low in the demos, the series did hit season highs overall.

Dancing with the Stars' Donny Osmond and Kym Johnson8pm

  • (20.3 million, 4.4/13 in 18-49) dominated its hour.
  • The fall finale of (3.1/9) closed with 9.2 million.
  • (8.9 million, 3.5/10) trimmed off 500,000.
  • (5.4 million, 2.1/6) lost 400,000.
  • * (1.2 million, 0.5/2) gave up 900,000.

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Monday Ratings: Happy Slapsgiving for CBS

Nothing says Happy Thanksgiving like another slap for Barney Stinson. The highly-anticipated event helped kick off a strong night of comedy and put CBS on top with the demos. Meanwhile, DWTS’ penultimate episode gave ABC a win with the viewers.

Chris Elliott on How I Met Your Mother8pm

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This Week on TV (11/23-11/29)

Charlie Brown Thanksgiving

(Make sure to check out TV Envy’s Programming Schedule.)

MONDAY (11/23)

  • Little People, Big World (TLC, 8pm):  “Molly fails a Spanish test and decides to stop speaking English until she masters the foreign language.” And you didn’t think anybody learned anything on this channel.
  • Two and a Half Men (CBS, 9pm):  “Charlie’s male ego is bruised when he learns that he hasn’t been satisfying Chelsea.” Well, it has been a long time since he was a Hot Shot.
  • Jon & Kate Plus 8 (TLC, 10pm):  “Jon and Kate reflect on changes in their lives and the ups and downs over the years in the series finale.” Just so I’m clear—would Jon’s weight be considered an up or a down?

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Tuesday Ratings: Heather Hardly Helps Melrose

Didn’t know Heather Locklear was moving back to Melrose Place? Apparently you weren’t the only who missed that invite. Locklear’s return to the famous address hardly raised an eyebrow last night. The CW program still pulled in under a 1.0 in the rating and trailed behind its lead-in.

Heather Locklear on Melrose Place8pm

  • (20.2 million, 4.1/11 in 18-49) remained steady.
  • (9.3 million, 3.1/8) let another 1.4 million escape.
  • (9.4 million, 3.7/10) lost 300,000.
  • NBC’s Merry Madagascar (2.9/8) entertained 5 million.
  • (6 million, 2.4/7) raised 200,000.
  • (2.1 million, 1.1/3) did the same as last week.

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Tuesday Ratings: V Comes Back to Earth

The novelty of aliens on Earth was bound to wear off sometime soon. After a spectacular debut just seven days ago, V fell 27% in the prime demos. Although that’s the largest Week 2 drop for any scripted show this season, the resulting number should still be pleasing to ABC.

V's Elizabeth Mitchell8pm

  • (20.1 million, 4.4/12 in 18-49) picked up 700,000.
  • (10.7 million, 3.8/10) lost 3.2 million.
  • (9.7 million, 3.8/10) gained 700,000.
  • (5.8 million, 2.3/6) slipped by 300,000.
  • (2.1 million, 1.2/3) matched its season demo high.

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Monday Ratings: Audiences Welcome Back House

After a few weeks on the bench, House returned in fine form last night. The drama gave FOX a win in the demos yesterday while ABC was first with the viewers.

Taylor Momsen on Gossip Girl8pm

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Tuesday Ratings: Americans Welcome the Visitors

Where were you when the visitors arrived last night? Yesterday’s highly-anticipated debut of V had the best 18-49 performance for any new series this season. Its audience numbers also came in right behind the premiere of NCIS: Los Angeles for freshman programs. Unfortunately, that one show couldn’t carry the whole network. CBS still won in the viewers and had a tight victory in the demos.

V's Morena Baccarin8pm

  • (19.4 million, 4.2/11 in 18-49) was the most-watched program last night.
  • (13.9 million, 5.0/13) had the best demos of the evening.
  • (9 million, 3.4/9) hit its lowest 18-49 mark this season.
  • (6.1 million, 2.4/6) lost 400,000.
  • (1.1/3) clocked in 2.1 million.

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