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[12/26/13 - 11:45 AM]
Bravo Media Achieves #1 Non-Sports Related Telecast on Cable for the Week in P18-49 and P25-54 with "The Real Housewives of Atlanta"
Bravo spins the numbers for the week of December 16-22.

[12/26/13 - 11:15 AM]
TBS's Telecasts of "The Big Bang Theory" Account for 19 of Basic Cable's Top 20 Sitcom Telecasts Among Total Viewers Last Week
Turner spins the numbers for the week of December 16-22.

[12/26/13 - 09:19 AM]
FX Looks Back to the Future with "The Americans" - Season 2 of the Acclaimed '80s Cold War Spy Drama Premieres Wednesday, February 26 at 10 PM ET/PT
The series premiere of "The Americans" on January 30, 2013 stands as FX's most-watched drama debut ever, drawing 5.1 million viewers.

[12/26/13 - 09:14 AM]
ESPN's "Monday Night Football": Cable's Most-Watched Series for Eighth Straight Year
ESPN spins the numbers for Monday, December 23 plus the season to date.

[12/26/13 - 09:12 AM]
"The Dukes of Hazzard" Returns to TV for the First Time in HD, Kicking Off with an Eight-Hour Marathon Beginning Sunday, January 5 on CMT
The new high-definition episodes will air for the first time on cable, 35 years after the launch of the series in January 1979.

[12/26/13 - 08:58 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Wins Christmas Repeat Race
Rebroadcasts of "Modern Family" and "The Middle" top the demo charts last night.

[12/26/13 - 08:57 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Tops Demos with "How the Grinch Stole Christmas"
CBS then is the most-watched network with repeats of its drama series.

[12/26/13 - 08:51 AM]
Encore Telecast of the 1946 Movie Classic "It's a Wonderful Life" Ranks #2 for the Night In Adults 18-49 and Total Viewers
NBC spins the numbers for Tuesday, December 24 and Wednesday, December 25.

[12/26/13 - 08:29 AM]
ABC Is #1 in Adults 18-49 on Christmas Night and Christmas Eve
ABC spins the numbers for Tuesday, December 24 and Wednesday, December 25.

[12/26/13 - 08:02 AM]
Highest-Rated NBA Christmas Day Tripleheader Ever on ESPN
ESPN spins the numbers for Wednesday, December 25.

[12/26/13 - 07:07 AM]
Exclusive: TNT Bumps "Inside Job," "Save Our Business" to Friday, February 28
Both series were previously slated to launch on Tuesday, January 14.

[12/24/13 - 10:19 AM]
CBS Wins Week with Top 11 Scripted Programs; Network Heads Into New Year #1 in Viewers
CBS spins the numbers for the week of December 16-22.

[12/24/13 - 09:59 AM]
NBC Wins the Week of Dec. 16-22 in 18-49 with "Sunday Night Football" and "The Voice" Accounting for the #1, 2 and 3 Primetime Ratings on the Big 4
NBC spins the numbers for the week of December 16-22.

[12/24/13 - 09:46 AM]
"Live with Kelly and Michael" Is Up Across the Board, Posting a 2-Year High in Households
Disney-ABC Domestic Television spins the numbers for the week of December 9-13.

[12/24/13 - 09:10 AM]
ABC Is Up Year to Year in Total Viewers for the 3rd Straight Week and Grows Its Adult 18-49 Audience for the 2nd Time in 3 Weeks
ABC spins the numbers for the week of December 16-22.

[12/24/13 - 08:50 AM]
The Finale of "The Sing-Off" Ties for #1 in Its Time Period in Adults 18-49 and Is #1 Outright in Total Viewers
NBC spins the numbers for Monday, December 23.

[12/24/13 - 08:40 AM]
ABC's "The Great Christmas Light Fight" Is Up and Beats NBC's "Hollywood Game Night" Premiere
ABC spins the numbers for Monday, December 23.

[12/24/13 - 08:37 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Tops Viewers, Demos with "The Great Christmas Light Fight" Finale
Said swan song is up more than 30% from last week's two-hour telecast.

[12/23/13 - 10:10 PM]
Champs Named in NBC's "The Sing-Off"
Heading into the finale, "The Sing-Off" is averaging a 1.8 rating in adults 18-49 and 6.2 million viewers overall.

[12/23/13 - 11:54 AM]
"The Sound of Music Live!" Ranks #1 for Its Week in Live+7 Total-Viewer Results
NBC further spins the numbers for the week of December 2-8.

[12/23/13 - 11:48 AM]
Investigation Discovery Kicks Off the New Year with Its Biggest Month of Premieres in Network History
January will mark ID's biggest month of premieres in network history with five all-new and eight returning hit series.

[12/23/13 - 11:21 AM]
"A" Has Answers and More for "Pretty Little Lairs" Fans with the Pretty Little Answer Ball Facebook App
After interacting with the answer ball, fans will automatically be entered for a chance to win a grand-prize trip to Los Angeles for a "Pretty Little Liars" set visit.

[12/23/13 - 11:09 AM]
Crackle "Brews Up" An A-List Lineup in New Season of "Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee" Starring Jerry Seinfeld
Guests on tap this season include Louis CK, Tina Fey, Howard Stern, Jay Leno, Patton Oswalt and Todd Barry.

[12/23/13 - 11:05 AM]
E! Celebrates January 19 Debut of New Series "#RichKids of Beverly Hills" with Multi-City Finders Keepers Social Media Hunt Giving Away Designer Items
E!'s "#RichKids" Team will be planting five luxury items for discovery on one day in each city.

[12/23/13 - 10:57 AM]
Live + 7 Day Ratings: ABC Owns 3 of the Week's Top 5 Biggest Broadcast Gainers, as "Grey's" and "Modern" Hit Highs in TV Playback
ABC further spins the numbers for the week of December 2-8.

[12/23/13 - 10:36 AM]
"Unlocking Sherlock" Premieres Sunday, January 12, 2014, 10:00 P.M. ET on PBS
As a special holiday gift for Sherlock fans, PBS will make the program available for streaming on PBS.org beginning Wednesday, December 25 at 10:00 a.m. ET.

[12/23/13 - 10:14 AM]
Showtime(R) Presents "House of Lies" Live!
Taped at the famed Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in Los Angeles, the special will premiere online on December 30, the first ever Showtime original production to premiere online.

[12/23/13 - 10:09 AM]
ABC Family Invites Fans to Catch Up with "The Fosters" Over the Holidays
The first 10 episodes of ABC Family's breakout hit "The Fosters" are now available on ABCFamily.com or through the ABC Family App for smartphones and tablets.

[12/23/13 - 09:30 AM]
TNT Lands Rights to #1 Blockbuster "The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug"
The first film in the trilogy, "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey," will make its debut on the network in 2015.

[12/23/13 - 08:58 AM]
Disney Junior Launches Popular "Doc McStuffins: Time For Your Check Up!" App for Google Play and the Amazon App Store
"Doc McStuffins: Time For Your Check Up!" was just named the 11th most popular paid iPad app of 2013 by Apple.

[12/23/13 - 08:53 AM]
ABC's Rebroadcast of "The Sound of Music" Grows to Its Most-Watched Airing Since 2007
ABC spins the numbers for Sunday, December 22.

[12/23/13 - 08:49 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Pulls Back in Front with "Sunday Night Football"
The Peacock is the night's top draw in total viewers and adults 18-49.

[12/23/13 - 08:44 AM]
Bears-Eagles Wins the Night in All Measures Despite This Season's Most Lopsided NFL Outcome
NBC spins the numbers for Sunday, December 22.

[12/23/13 - 07:46 AM]
The Weather Channel Launches Nationwide Search for Weather Therapy Dog
The partnership with the American Humane Association brings together two iconic organizations known for their commitment to keeping the public safe and informed.

[12/23/13 - 06:01 AM]
Legendary Musician Billy Joel Joins Biggest Celebration of the Year with a Special Live Performance from Brooklyn on "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2014"
Joel joins previously announced performers inncluding Blondie, Capital Cities, Miley Cyrus, Daughtry, Jason Derulo, Fall Out Boy, Florida Georgia Line, Ariana Grande and Jennifer Hudson.

[12/22/13 - 07:24 PM]
Week 17 Flex Scheduling: Eagles-Cowboys to Be NBC "Sunday Night Football" Game on Dec. 29
The Week 17 Green Bay Packers at Chicago Bears game will be scheduled based on the outcome of tonight's game.

[12/22/13 - 03:22 PM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Tops Repeats in Demos, CBS in Viewers
A primetime encore of "Saturday Night Live" leads the night among adults 18-49.

[12/22/13 - 08:59 AM]
"Saturday Night Live" Unwraps Its Highest Overnight Ratings in Nearly Two Years
NBC spins the numbers for Saturday, December 21.

[12/21/13 - 09:13 AM]
Encore Telecast of "It's a Wonderful Life" Jumps 38% Versus the Most Comparable Year-Ago Telecast in 18-49 and 29% in Total Viewers
NBC spins the numbers for Friday, December 20.

[12/21/13 - 08:55 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: "I Love Lucy Christmas Special" Sparks CBS Victory
The Eye is the most-watched network last night and shares the adults 18-49 crown with ABC.

[12/21/13 - 08:46 AM]
ABC Is #1 on Friday for the 3rd Straight Week with a Repeat "Shark Tank" Winning at 9p and "20/20" #1 at 10pm
ABC spins the numbers for Friday, December 20.

[12/20/13 - 11:13 PM]
Development Update: Friday, December 20
Updates include: Reece Ritchie first to board FOX's "Hieroglyph"; Adam Goldberg cast in CBS's "Gaffigan"; and Scott Eastwood, Tania Raymonde exit NBC's "Chicago PD."

[12/20/13 - 02:46 PM]
Thursday's Cable Ratings & Broadcast Finals: "The X Factor" Tops Originals in Viewers, Demos
Plus: numbers for TLC's "Gypsy Sisters," Animal Planet's "North Woods Law" and A&E's "Rodeo Girls."

[12/20/13 - 02:43 PM]
In 2013 Discovery Channel Delivers Highest Viewership in 12 Years
Discovery spins the numbers for the year to date.

[12/20/13 - 02:19 PM]
Showtime(R) Launches "Penny Dreadful" Production Blog, Digital Companion Gives Viewers an Inside Look at the Making of the Series
Fans will be taken behind the scenes to the production of the series from its early stages, as it is currently shooting in Ireland, through the end of season one.

[12/20/13 - 02:15 PM]
The Stars Come Out for "The Simpsons" on a Hollywood-Themed Episode, Sunday, January 5, on FOX!
Paul Rudd, Seth Rogen, Judd Apatow and Leslie Mann join Will Arnett, Channing Tatum and Judas Priest's Rob Halford in the episode.

[12/20/13 - 01:54 PM]
Fred Armisen and Balthazar Getty to Guest Star on "House of Lies"
They join previously announced guest stars Mekhi Phifer, Tip "T.I." Harris, Daniel Stern, Griffin Dunne and Jenny Slate, among others.

[12/20/13 - 12:16 PM]
"Vikings" Season Two Premieres Thursday, February 27
History's hit original series returns with the first of 10 all-new episodes.

[12/20/13 - 11:48 AM]
98 Degrees, Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo, Also Season Three Champions Pentatonix to Perform on a Special Holiday Themed "The Sing-Off" Season Finale
Also performing will be host Nick Lachey and Jewel with a duet of "It Had to Be You."

[12/20/13 - 10:38 AM]
The Neighbourhood to Headline Grammy(R) Gig of a Lifetime Concert at Club Nokia in Los Angeles, Thursday, Jan. 23
The concert will also feature the winning band from CBS.com's Grammy Gig of a Lifetime contest as the opening act.







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[09/23/25 - 09:02 AM]
Prime Video Welcomes Hall-of-Famer Swin Cash, Former NBA Stars Rudy Gay and Jim Jackson to "NBA on Prime" Team
Cash will serve as a contributor and insider for the studio show providing NBA front office perspective.

[09/23/25 - 09:00 AM]
Video: HBO Releases Official Trailer and Key Art for the Original Drama Series "It: Welcome to Derry," Debuting October 26
New episodes of the eight-episode season will debut weekly leading up to the season finale on Sunday, December 14.

[09/23/25 - 08:42 AM]
Global Sensation "Baywatch" Splashes Into FOX's 2026-27 Season
The revival is a straight-to-series order with 12 episodes in its first season.

[09/23/25 - 08:23 AM]
"20/20" Is Friday's No. 1 Newsmagazine for the Television Season Across the Board
On Friday, on its final telecast of the season, "20/20" delivered its strongest performance in Total Viewers (2.513 million) and Adults 25-54 (373,000) in over three months.

[09/23/25 - 08:09 AM]
Nexstar ABC Affiliates to Continue Preempting "Jimmy Kimmel Live!"
"We stand by that decision pending assurance that all parties are committed to fostering an environment of respectful, constructive dialogue in the markets we serve," said the company.

[09/23/25 - 08:01 AM]
"One Piece" Season 2 - Netflix Reveals First Look at Loguetown
Netflix's epic high-seas pirate adventure returns for Season 2 - unleashing fiercer adversaries and the most perilous quests yet.

[09/23/25 - 08:01 AM]
Video: Acorn TV Debuts Sneak Peek of the Highly Anticipated Premiere Episode of "Murder Before Evensong"
The series follows Canon Daniel Clement (Matthew Lewis), the Rector of Champton, as he finds himself unexpectedly entangled in a murder case when a dead body turns up at the back of the church.

[09/23/25 - 08:01 AM]
Video: Prime Video Releases the Official Trailer and Key Art for "SAQUON"
This feature-length documentary - from executive producer Martin Scorsese - chronicles Saquon Barkley's journey to Super Bowl glory with the Philadelphia Eagles.

[09/23/25 - 07:02 AM]
Tubi Carves Out Spooky Good Fun with New Original Movie "R.L. Stine's Pumpkinhead"
Inspired by R.L. Stine's beloved "The Haunting Hour," the new young-adult horror movie blends just the right mix of chills and thrills, delivering a frightfully fun experience.

[09/23/25 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "The Perfect Neighbor" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Police bodycam footage reveals how a long-running neighborhood dispute turned fatal in this documentary about fear, prejudice and Stand Your Ground laws.

[09/23/25 - 06:22 AM]
Video: Prime Video Unveils Trailer for Highly Anticipated Second Season of "FACEOFF: Inside the NHL," Launching October 3
The second season of the critically acclaimed docuseries launches October 3 on Prime Video and continues to give unprecedented access to the National Hockey League's biggest teams and most compelling characters, all at different stages of their careers.

[09/23/25 - 03:02 AM]
Great American Media Announces Jillian Murray and Trevor Donovan Set to Star In, "Mario Lopez Presents: Mission Merry Christmas," Co-Starring Dominic Lopez, New, Original Movie for Great American Christmas 2025
In the film, when a Christmas wish tree brings together morning show host Michael (Donovan) and artist/designer, Mia (Murray), they set out on a holiday mission to make a child's Christmas dreams come true.

[09/23/25 - 12:01 AM]
New Danish Series "The Asset" Launches on Netflix on October 27
The aspiring police cadet, Tea, goes undercover as a jeweler to infiltrate a brutal criminal environment that has eluded the grasp of the intelligence service for some time.

[09/22/25 - 12:31 PM]
The Walt Disney Company Issues Statement Regarding "Jimmy Kimmel Live!"
Said the company: "We have spent the last days having thoughtful conversations with Jimmy, and after those conversations, we reached the decision to return the show on Tuesday."

[09/22/25 - 11:01 AM]
Video: "The Gold" Official Teaser
"The Gold," starring Hugh Bonneville premieres on Sunday, October 5 at 10:00/9:00c on PBS.