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[10/07/13 - 11:33 PM]
Development Update: Monday, October 7
Updates include: Ashley Madekwe first to board WGN America's "Salem"; Beau Garrett boards Bravo's "Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce"; and Amy Price-Francis cast in Amazon's "Bosch."

[10/07/13 - 04:40 PM]
Friday's Cable Ratings & Broadcast Finals: CBS Tops Viewers, ABC Leads Demos
Plus: numbers for Nickelodeon's "The Legend of Korra," Travel's "Ghost Adventures" and HGTV's "I Break for Yard Sales."

[10/07/13 - 04:10 PM]
Discovery Channel Explores the Extreme Strategies of Those Preparing for the End in "Apocalypse Preppers"
The one-hour special premieres Thursday, October 17 at 9:00/8:00c on the network.

[10/07/13 - 12:51 PM]
New Discovery Series "Bar Hunters" Gives Wannabe Bar Owners the Chance to Turn Their Dreams Into Reality
Look for the first of back-to-back episodes on Monday, October 21 at 10:00/9:00c.

[10/07/13 - 12:22 PM]
Jennie Garth Joins Tori Spelling in ABC Family's "Mystery Girls" Pilot as Star and Executive Producer
The project follows a former starlet who is roped into solving crimes with her former mystery TV show co-star when a witness to a crime will only speak to the infamous "Mystery Girls," which was the highest rated program of the 90's.

[10/07/13 - 12:20 PM]
MTV Grabs This Wednesday Night by the Horns with the Premiere of Two Back-to-Back Episodes of "Big Tips Texas" at 10:00 PM ET/PT
Plus: MTV spins the numbers for Wednesday, October 2.

[10/07/13 - 12:10 PM]
TV Land Inks Script Deal with Electus' Ben Silverman and Writer Jon Sherman
The script revolves around a 30-something woman as she navigates the executive ranks among her old-school male counterparts while her 20-something male assistant tries to make it amid his female-dominated peers.

[10/07/13 - 12:08 PM]
"Masters of Sex" Grows Nine Percent in Week Two
Showtime spins the numbers for Sunday, October 6.

[10/07/13 - 11:58 AM]
New Life. New Orleans. New Season. Animal Planet's "Pit Bulls and Parolees" Returns This November
The fifth season will air Saturdays at 10:00/9:00c beginning November 2.

[10/07/13 - 11:00 AM]
"American Blackout," National Geographic Channel's 2-Hour Movie Event, Premieres Sunday, October 27, at 9 PM ET/PT
The movie event imagines the story of a national power failure in the United States caused by a cyberattack.

[10/07/13 - 10:59 AM]
First Performers Announced for "The 47th Annual CMA Awards" Airing Wednesday, November 6 on the ABC Television Network
Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town, Tim McGraw, Blake Shelton, Taylor Swift and Keith Urban are all scheduled to perform.

[10/07/13 - 10:56 AM]
Get Ready to Party! "Adam Devine's House Party" Invades Comedy Central(R) on Thursday, October 24 at 12:30 A.M. ET/PT
Said premiere features stand-up sets from Ahmed Bharoocha, Andrew Santino and Barry Rothbart.

[10/07/13 - 10:46 AM]
Grammy(R) Winner T.I. "Hustles" Into "House of Lies"
Plus: previous guest stars Griffin Dunne, Bess Armstrong and Jenny Slate will also return this season.

[10/07/13 - 10:37 AM]
Production Begins on Starz and Sony Pictures Television's "Outlander"
"Day One and the battle is joined," said Ronald D. Moore. "We fight to do justice to the material and the fans."

[10/07/13 - 10:35 AM]
Celebrate Halloween Early with a Viewing Party for "Hub Network's First Annual Halloween Bash"
The contest will be judged by Halloween expert Martha Stewart, actor Hal Sparks and actress, singer and dancer CoCo Jones.

[10/07/13 - 10:07 AM]
Bravo Media Launches Two New Digital Initiatives - "Top Chef Home Edition" and "Social Snaps"
Created by Starcom USA in collaboration with Kraft Foods and Bravo, "Top Chef Home Edition" will engage fans and foodies across the spectrum.

[10/07/13 - 09:50 AM]
E! Premieres the "True Hollywood Story: Paula Deen" Monday, October 14 at 10:00 PM ET/PT
Gordon Elliott, Allen Salkin, Anthony Bourdain and Jamie Deen are among those interviewed.

[10/07/13 - 09:38 AM]
Travel Channel Renews Four Popular Series for 2014, Plus Greenlights Production of New Original Series & Special
"Bizarre Foods America," "Dangerous Grounds," "Hotel Impossible" and "Mysteries at the Museum" are all due back on the network.

[10/07/13 - 09:30 AM]
Live + 3 Day Ratings: ABC's "S.H.I.E.L.D.," "Goldbergs" and "Nashville" Score Bigger Playback Gains in Week 2
ABC further spins the numbers for Monday, September 30 through Wednesday, October 2.

[10/07/13 - 09:26 AM]
"Steven Universe" Premieres Monday, November 4 at 8pm (ET, PT) on Cartoon Network
The newcomer will join fan-favorites "Adventure Time," "Regular Show" and "MAD," for a powerhouse prime-time comedic lineup.

[10/07/13 - 09:22 AM]
Video: Check Out MTV's "Girl Code" Hilarious Season Two Trailer Here
Season two premieres Tuesday, October 29 at 11:00/10:00c on the cable channel.

[10/07/13 - 09:03 AM]
Oxygen Media Announces Series Greenlight of "Tattoos After Dark" to Premiere January 2014
This latest greenlight comes on the heels of the success of Oxygen's hit tattoo competition series "Best Ink," which returns for season three in December.

[10/07/13 - 08:40 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: NFL Hands Demo Crown to NBC, Total Viewers to CBS
Plus: ABC's "Revenge" and "Betrayal" both fall more than 20% in their second weeks among adults 18-49.

[10/07/13 - 08:18 AM]
NAACP and TV One Announce New Multi-Media Partnership to Broadcast "NAACP Image Awards"
Under the five-year contract, TV One becomes the television home for the association's awards show, beginning with the live airing of the "45th NAACP Image Awards" in February 2014.

[10/07/13 - 08:16 AM]
NBC Is Currently #1 for the Night in Adults 18-49, Adults 25-54, Adults 18-34 and Other Key Measures
NBC spins the numbers for Sunday, October 6.

[10/07/13 - 08:12 AM]
Air Date Change: TLC's "Extreme Cheapskates" Will Now Be Returning on Wednesday, October 30 at 9:00 PM ET/PT
The show's sophomore run was previously slated to roll out the week prior.

[10/07/13 - 08:05 AM]
Paul Teutul, Sr. Brings His Elite Brand of Custom Motorcycles to CMT in the All-New Series "Orange County Choppers" Premiering Saturday, November 16
This turbo-charged series follows the iconic Paul Teutul Sr. and his team as they take on the most challenging bike builds of their careers.

[10/07/13 - 07:36 AM]
Video: Aziz Ansari, Anna Kendrick, Rashida Jones & More Make the Set Shine On IFC's "Comedy Bang! Bang!"
The series returns with an all-new episode Friday, October 18 at 10:00/9:00c featuring guest star Rainn Wilson.

[10/07/13 - 07:31 AM]
NBC Olympics to Present 34.5 Hours of Live Coverage of 2014 U.S. Olympic Trials
Trials coverage begins on Friday, November 15 at 3:30 p.m. ET on NBCSN with curling, and concludes on Sunday, January 5 at 4 p.m. ET on NBC with short track.

[10/07/13 - 07:29 AM]
"The NFL on CBS" Coverage of Denver's Wild Win Over Dallas Scores Highest Rated NFL Game of Season on Any Network
CBS spins the numbers for Sunday, October 6.

[10/07/13 - 06:07 AM]
Electus Sells "Bet on Your Baby" to Broadcasters In 22 Countries
The reality competition series aired on ABC earlier this year.

[10/07/13 - 03:02 AM]
"JFK: The Smoking Gun" U.S. Premiere on Sunday, November 3 at 8PM ET/7PM PT
ReelzChannel's two-hour docudrama is based on the book of the same name from veteran police detective Colin McLaren.

[10/07/13 - 02:30 AM]
Bravo Media Renews Its Vows with a Season Two Pickup of Hit Docu-Series "Newlyweds: The First Year"
For the second season, Bravo will partner once again with Monkey Kingdom along with Academy(R) award-nominated documentarian Eddie Schmidt.

[10/06/13 - 10:57 AM]
"Saturday Night Live" Equals Its Top 18-49 Rating in the Local People Meters Since April 13
NBC spins the numbers for Saturday, October 5.

[10/06/13 - 09:39 AM]
Live + 7 Day Ratings: "Sleepy Hollow" Premiere Rises to a 5.8/15 Rating
FOX further spins the numbers for Monday, September 16 and Tuesday, September 17.

[10/06/13 - 09:15 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Wins College Football Race
Ohio State at Northwestern triumphs over TCU at Oklahoma on FOX and Arizona St. vs. Notre Dame on NBC.

[10/06/13 - 09:12 AM]
Coverage of Notre Dame-Arizona State College Football Earns NBC's Highest Saturday Primetime Average in Three Months in Metered-Market Households
NBC spins the numbers for Saturday, October 5.

[10/06/13 - 08:45 AM]
Live + 3 Day Ratings: "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." Sees Bigger Playback Gains in Week 2
ABC further spins the numbers for Tuesday, October 1.

[10/05/13 - 09:56 AM]
Week Two of "The Blacklist" Sets a New Record for Biggest "Live Plus Three Day" Lift
NBC further spins the numbers for Monday, September 30.

[10/05/13 - 08:54 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: "Shark Tank" Powers ABC to Demo Victory
CBS however remains the most-watched network last night.

[10/05/13 - 08:53 AM]
"Dateline NBC" Matches NBC's Second-Highest Rating in Its Slot Since June 28
NBC spins the numbers for Friday, October 4.

[10/05/13 - 08:52 AM]
ABC Wins Friday with the Top 2 TV Shows - "Shark Tank" and "20/20"
ABC spins the numbers for Friday, October 4.

[10/04/13 - 11:19 PM]
Development Update: Friday, October 4
Updates include: FOX asks for additional scripts of "Brooklyn Nine-Nine"; Harry Connick, Jr., Brad Garrett land comedy projects; and Justin Spitzer brings "The Money Pit" to NBC.

[10/04/13 - 03:05 PM]
NBC Orders Full Season of Acclaimed Drama "The Blacklist"
"The many layers of Red Reddington and his mysterious reasons for getting into bed with the FBI seem to be fascinating to fans of this show," said Jennifer Salke.

[10/04/13 - 02:49 PM]
Thursday's Cable Ratings & Broadcast Finals: "Big Bang," "Scandal" Top Demo Race
Plus: numbers for Animal Planet's "North Woods Law," Discovery's "Man, Cheetah, Wild" and FX's "Anger Management."

[10/04/13 - 02:45 PM]
FOX Extends Yellow Streak with Record-Setting 26th Season Pick-Up of "The Simpsons"
"This groundbreaking series is not only the longest-running scripted show in television history, it's one of the greatest sitcoms of our time," said Kevin Reilly.

[10/04/13 - 01:30 PM]
CBS Premiere Week Is Up in Viewers and Even in Demos Versus Last Year with Live +3-Day Playback Included
CBS further spins the numbers for the week of September 23-29.

[10/04/13 - 01:28 PM]
TBS' MLB National League Division Series Coverage Up 11% Among Total Viewers
TBS spins the numbers for Thursday, October 3.

[10/04/13 - 01:03 PM]
CBS Adds Encore of Latest "Hostages" to This Saturday at 9:00/8:00c
Said rebroadcast will replace the previously announced repeat of "Person of Interest" in the time period.

[10/04/13 - 12:32 PM]
Academy Award Winner Halle Berry to Star in "Extant"
Berry will play an astronaut who returns home from a year-long solo mission in space and tries to reconnect with her husband and son in their everyday life.







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[10/06/25 - 02:01 PM]
Video: NBC Releases Official Trailer, Key Art, and First Look Images for "Happy's Place"
Season two premieres Friday, November 7 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on NBC and will be available the next day on Peacock.

[10/06/25 - 11:29 AM]
Oliver Hudson Hosts New Magnolia Network Series, "Gingerbread Land: The Biggest Little Holiday Competition"
Hosted by Oliver Hudson and executive produced by Chip and Joanna Gaines, top bakers face off in the biggest little gingerbread competition ever imagined.

[10/06/25 - 11:02 AM]
"Downey Wrote That" Set for Oct. 17 Debut on Peacock
The hourlong film explores the sketches, contributions and enduring influence of one of the most impactful comedy writers in the history of "Saturday Night Live."

[10/06/25 - 11:01 AM]
Prime Video Announces "Hazbin Hotel: Live on Broadway" Musical Event Ahead of Season Two Premiere
Hosted by series lead Erika Henningsen, the live concert event will take place on October 20, at New York's historic Majestic Theater.

[10/06/25 - 10:30 AM]
Amazon MGM Studios Has Ordered a Second Season of "Ballard"
The series, starring Maggie Q as Detective Renée Ballard, will continue to bring the work of New York Times best-selling author, Michael Connelly's beloved character to screen exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.

[10/06/25 - 10:04 AM]
ESPN Sets Multiple MLB Wild Card Series Viewership Records
ESPN networks averaged 4,625,000 viewers across 11 games, making it the most-watched Wild Card Series ever under the current format.

[10/06/25 - 09:25 AM]
Paramount+ Sets Straight to Series Order for A24's Legal Thriller "Discretion" Starring and Executive Produced by Oscar and Emmy Winner Nicole Kidman and Emmy and Golden Globe Nominee Elle Fanning
Produced by A24, the eight episode drama series will begin production in 2026 and launch on Paramount+.

[10/06/25 - 09:16 AM]
"One Shot with Ed Sheeran" - A Music Experience Directed by Emmy Award Winner Philip Barantini, A Fulwell Entertainment Production, Coming to Netflix November 21
The multi-Grammy Award winner will take viewers on a mesmerizing journey, during one afternoon, in real time, as he travels the streets of New York City, performing his greatest hits, captured in a single take.

[10/06/25 - 09:01 AM]
Cozy Up with Cherished Disney Films When Freeform's "30 Days of Disney" Returns This November
Last November's event reached nearly 25 million viewers.

[10/06/25 - 09:00 AM]
Jason Aldean, Lainey Wilson and Bailey Zimmerman to Headline "New Year's Eve Live: Nashville's Big Bash," Live from Downtown Nashville, on CBS and Paramount+
Plus: gospel music legend CeCe Winans will bring her powerhouse vocals to the night's festivities alongside the acclaimed Fisk Jubilee Singers, adding a soulful note to the star-studded lineup that Music City locals and visitors can enjoy for free at Bicentennial Park's main stage.

[10/06/25 - 08:42 AM]
Hulu and American High Announces Comedy Film "Never Change!"
In 2005 the graduating class of North Meadows High School had their senior year cut short due to a disastrous tornado that wrecked half the school. Now in their mid 30s they're being forced to return home and finish high school once and for all.

[10/06/25 - 08:21 AM]
Roku Serves Up New Romantic Comedy "Chef's Kiss" Starring Adrienne Bailon-Houghton and Produced by Jaggi Entertainment
"Chef's Kiss" follows Lauren Navarro (Bailon-Houghton), an ambitious American marketing executive tasked with revitalizing a family-run pasta sauce brand.

[10/06/25 - 08:11 AM]
"Sidelined 2: Intercepted" Scores Premiere Date!
This Thanksgiving, Tubi delivers the ultimate doubleheader: the premiere of "Sidelined 2: Intercepted," and a free 4K live stream of the NFC North showdown between the Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers as part of the NFL's "John Madden Thanksgiving Celebration."

[10/06/25 - 08:07 AM]
Video: Paramount+ Releases Official Trailer and New Images for New Comedy Series "Crutch," Starring Tracy Morgan
Produced by CBS Studios, all eight episodes of the series will be available to stream exclusively on Paramount+ at launch Monday, November 3.

[10/06/25 - 08:06 AM]
Multiple Grammy Award Winner Lenny Kravitz to Star in "Sunday Night Basketball" Show Open, Debuting Feb. 1, 2026, on NBC and Peacock
"I have been a fan of basketball and the NBA since I was a kid," said Kravitz. "I am happy to be invited to take part with NBC Sports and the NBA, and I celebrate their support of sports, music, and culture. I am looking forward to this special moment."