2010-11 Midseason Television Programming Schedule
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A new year means a new TV schedule.
This week, we’ll see a number of familiar faces returning to primetime. On Monday, Brad Womack will play The Bachelor for a second time on ABC. The following day, Paula Abdul will come back to reality television with Live to Dance while Jane Badler will once again be featured in a series titled V.
As you will see from the schedule, Hellcats won’t be the only show airing on a new day. The Defenders will move to Fridays as will Fringe. Meanwhile, NBC has shuffled its Thursday night comedy lineup around.
We hope our detailed guide -- with information from the five major networks -- can assist you in the weeks to come. We’ve included the days, times and return/premiere dates for the midseason programs.
(NOTE: This schedule has been updated as of January 27. Don’t be surprised to see changes in the weeks to come.)
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Sunday Ratings: NBC Tops Premieres with Football
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Animation, Comedy, Drama, Prime Time, Reality, Sports, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, Amazing Race, The, Desperate Housewives, Family Guy, Ratings,
ABC had Vanessa Williams, FOX had an hour-long Family Guy and CBS had a must-see watermelon mishap – but those three networks were missing one important thing: football. The gridiron action in Miami was hot enough to win both the demos and viewers for NBC.
8pm
- Approximately 15.9 million (6.5/16 in 18-49) saw the New York Jets beat the Miami Dolphins on Sunday Night Football.
- A late edition of 60 Minutes attracted nearly 13.9 million (3.8/10).
- Extreme Makeover: Home Edition nailed down 8.4 million (2.5/6).
- The Simpsons kicked off the evening with 7.8 million.
- The Cleveland Show (6.6 million, 3.1/8) slipped slightly from its lead-in.
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This Week on TV (9/20-9/26)
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Animation, Comedy, Drama, Music, Prime Time, Reality, Sci-Fi/Horror, ABC, Bravo, CBS, FOX, HBO, NBC, Showtime, The CW, Hell’s Kitchen, 30 Rock, Amazing Race, The, America’s Next Top Model, Dancing With The Stars, Desperate Housewives, Family Guy, Grey’s Anatomy, House, Medium, The Office, Video,
(Make sure to check out TV Envy’s Programming Schedule.)
MONDAY (9/20)
Season premieres: Castle, Chase, Chuck, Dancing with the Stars, The Event, Hawaii Five-0, House, How I Met Your Mother, Lone Star, Mike & Molly, Rachael Ray, Rules of Engagement, Two and a Half Men
- How I Met Your Mother (CBS, 8 p.m.): “In the sixth season opener, Ted runs into Cindy (Rachel Bilson), whom he dated briefly—and who is also the roommate of his future wife.” He heard from a little bird (a.k.a. Twitter) that she wasn’t with Hayden Christensen anymore.
- Chuck (NBC, 8 p.m.): “Season 4 opens with Chuck engaging in a sweeping quest to find his mother (Linda Hamilton), all while keeping the rogue mission a secret from his sister.” The only clue he has to work with is the fading Polaroid picture John Conner gave him.
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Two and a Half Men (CBS, 9 p.m.): “In the eighth-season opener, Charlie this it’s time to cut back on his drinking.”
His judgeHe also thinks it would be smart to film a PSA.
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This Week on TV (3/29-4/4)
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Action, Animation, Comedy, Drama, Food & Home, Kids, Prime Time, Reality, ABC, Bravo, Cable, FOX, The CW, 24, America’s Next Top Model, Grey’s Anatomy, Video,
(Make sure to check out TV Envy’s Programming Schedule.)
MONDAY (3/29)
- 10 Things I Hate About You (ABC Family, 8pm): “While on suspension, Kat sneaks into school to take a test.” Kids these days—if they’re not itching to text, they’re dying to take tests.
- 24 (FOX, 9pm): “Taylor gives Jack a crucial assignment.” His mission: Safely deliver Conan O’Brien to FOX before times runs out.
- Kell on Earth (Bravo, 10pm): “The staffers throw a birthday party for Kell.” The interns will be saddled with perfecting the seating arrangements for musical chairs.
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TV Extensions, Renewals and Cancellations (3/11)
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Drama, Prime Time, Reality, Sci-Fi/Horror, ABC, Bravo, Cable, CBS, FOX, NBC, The CW, 30 Rock, The Office, Renewals,
Here’s an update on the shows you’ll be seeing more of in the months to come:
RENEWALS
- 30 Rock (NBC) - Season 5
- Brothers & Sisters (ABC) - Season 5
- Community (NBC) - Season 2
- The Fashion Show (Bravo) - Season 2
- Fringe (FOX) - Season 3
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Sunday Ratings: Undercover Boss Jumps Over the Competition
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Animation, Comedy, Drama, Prime Time, Reality, Specials, Sports, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, Amazing Race, The, Desperate Housewives, Family Guy, Ratings,
CBS chose wisely when they picked their post-Super Bowl time slot winner. Outside of the sports competition on NBC, the action during the 9:00 time slot was clearly on CBS. New reality series Undercover Boss had the best viewers and demos of the night.
8pm
- The Winter Olympics (5.7/14 in 18-49) attracted 22.4 million spectators for NBC.
- The Amazing Race (2.9/7) got 9.1 million charting the course.
- Extreme Makeover: Home Edition (2.5/6) nailed down 8 million.
- The Simpsons (3.0/8) had 6.1 million laughing.
- The Cleveland Show (2.8/7) entertained 5.6 million.
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This Week on TV (2/22-2/28)
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Award Shows, Comedy, Drama, Food & Home, Music, Prime Time, Reality, ABC, Bravo, CBS, FX, FOX, MTV, NBC, The CW, TNT-HD, American Idol, Lost, Nip/Tuck,
(Make sure to check out TV Envy’s Programming Schedule.)
MONDAY (2/22)
- Life Unexpected (CW, 9pm): “Lux does her best to get Jones to drop the charges against Bug.” Yes, he may be creepy and ugly—but calling him dirty is simply unfair.
- Damages (FX, 10pm): “A Hewes & Shayes job candidate has questions for Ellen about Patty.” Question #1: What are the signs you’ll either be fired…or killed?
- Men of a Certain Age (TNT, 10pm): Season finale. “Owen sees a glimmer of hope when he lands work at a rival dealership.” Season 2 will see Owen crawling back when his Toyota job abruptly ends.
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Sunday Ratings: Super Bowl, Undercover Boss Break TV Records
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Prime Time, Reality, Specials, Sports, CBS, Ratings,
The score may have been close for most of Super Bowl XLIV, but the game’s ratings were the best thing on TV…by far.
Last night’s battle between the Indianapolis Colts at the New Orleans Saints had 106.48 million Bud Light-swilling, Doritos-chomping sports fans glued to their TV sets. That number represents the largest viewing audience for any event in U.S. television history.
The previous record was established by the series finale of M*A*S*H. That 1983 event totaled a whopping 105.97 viewers.
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This Week on TV (2/8-2/14)
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Animation, Comedy, Drama, Kids, Prime Time, Reality, Sci-Fi/Horror, Specials, Sports, ABC, Cable, CBS, NBC, The CW, 30 Rock, Heroes, Lost, The Office,
(Make sure to check out TV Envy’s Programming Schedule.)
MONDAY (2/8)
- Bank of Hollywood (E!, 8pm): “Contestants include a daredevil in a wheelchair, an aspiring soap actress and a bodybuilding grandma.” The actress’ Guiding Light severance checks eventually disqualified her from the program.
- Heroes (NBC, 9pm): “Hiro reviews his past choices and takes action to stop a catastrophe.” If he can make it as far back as Season 2, he might be able to save NBC.
- Celebrity Fit Club: Boot Camp (VH1, 9pm): “The Season 7 premiere introduces the new cast members: Sebastian Bach, Bobby Brown, Nicole Eggert, Kevin Federline, Shar Jackson, Jay McCarroll, KayCee Stroh and Tanisha Thomas.” At least one of these celebrities was brought in from Skid Row.
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This Week on TV (2/1-2/7)
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Drama, Prime Time, Reality, Sci-Fi/Horror, Specials, Sports, ABC, Bravo, Cable, CBS, FX, NBC, Lost, Medium, The Office, Video,
(Make sure to check out TV Envy’s Programming Schedule.)
MONDAY (2/1)
- CSI: Miami (CBS, 10pm): “A convicted killer (Anthony Michael Hall) on death row receives a 24-hour stay of execution after doubt is cast on his guilt.” New evidence suggests he may have been given that girl’s underpants.
- Hoarders (A&E, 10pm): “A firefighter whose home overflows with his possessions.” That’s just a fire waiting to happen! Oh - maybe that’s the point.
- Damages (FX, 10pm): “Patty and Phil, locked in their bitter divorce battle, find one piece of common ground: their dog.” Phil - if you love the dog, just give it to her. Trust me.
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