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[10/02/15 - 11:32 PM]
Development Update: Friday, October 2
Updates include: "Lethal Weapon," "MacGyver" eyed for new TV takes; Marvel brings comedy "Damage Control" to ABC; and ABC Family axes "Chasing Life" after two seasons.

[10/02/15 - 03:33 PM]
ABC to Give "Quantico" Another Encore on Tuesday; "Beyond the Tank" Pushed Again
The newcomer's second episode, due this Sunday, will likewise rebroadcast on Tuesday, October 6 at 10:00/9:00c.

[10/02/15 - 02:25 PM]
ABC Family to Give Fans Access to Talent and Unique Photo Opportunities During New York Comic Con on October 8-11
"Pretty Little Liars," "Stitchers" and "Shadowhunters" are among the participating series.

[10/02/15 - 02:01 PM]
Acclaimed Director S.J. Clarkson Brings Her Talent to "Marvel's Jessica Jones"
Clarkson also served as an executive producer on the premiere episode.

[10/02/15 - 01:52 PM]
"Baring It All: Inside New York Fashion Week," a Special Programming Event, to Air October 14 on ABC Family
The two-hour documentary produced by Gennifer Gardiner and IMG's Will Staeger and Mike Antinoro showcases a fresh take on New York Fashion Week, following industry insiders who are changing the fashion landscape.

[10/02/15 - 01:09 PM]
VH1's Primetime Ratings for Third Quarter Surge Ahead 34% Over Prior Quarter Among Adults 18-49
VH1 spins the numbers for the third quarter of 2015.

[10/02/15 - 12:50 PM]
Investigation Discovery Tops All of Ad-Supported Cable for Delivery of W25-54 in September
Investigation Discovery spins the numbers for the month of September.

[10/02/15 - 12:44 PM]
Showtime(R) Debuts Critically-Acclaimed Documentary Film "Listen to Me Marlon" on Saturday, November 14th at 9 PM ET/PT
Directed by Stevan Riley, the film unlocks two-time Oscar(R) winner Marlon Brando's extensive never-before-heard personal audio archive.

[10/02/15 - 11:11 AM]
ABC Prime Posts the Biggest L+3 Lifts with 6 of the Top 10 Playback Gainers
ABC further spins the numbers for the week of September 21-27.

[10/02/15 - 11:00 AM]
More People Watch Portions of CBS News' Major News Programs During Premiere Week Than Any Other Broadcast Network's News Offerings
CBS News spins the numbers for the week of September 21-27.

[10/02/15 - 10:51 AM]
CBS Premiere Week Multi-Platform Snapshot
CBS further spins the numbers for the week of September 21-27.

[10/02/15 - 10:44 AM]
"The Big Bang Theory" Moves Ahead of "Sunday Night Football" as Premiere Week's Number One Program with L+3 Viewing
CBS further spins the numbers for the week of September 21-27.

[10/02/15 - 10:32 AM]
CBS Renews "Zoo," Summer's #1 Scripted Series, For Summer 2016
"'Zoo's' thrilling stories clicked with audiences each week during a very competitive summer," said Glenn Geller.

[10/02/15 - 09:58 AM]
Showtime(R) Subscribers Will Experience All Four Perspectives of "The Affair" This Sunday as the Second Episode Is Released Early
The first two episodes of the season were written by series creator and executive producer Sarah Treem and directed by executive producer Jeffrey Reiner, with the intent that the episodes would be two halves of a whole.

[10/02/15 - 08:36 AM]
"The Blacklist" Equals Its High Since February
NBC spins the numbers for Thursday, October 1.

[10/02/15 - 08:32 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: NFL Continues Its Reign for CBS
The Eye's football franchise is up double digits week-to-week and year-to-year.

[10/02/15 - 08:31 AM]
ABC's TGIT Drama Line-Up Delivers Thursday's Top 3 Entertainment Telecasts
ABC spins the numbers for Thursday, October 1.

[10/02/15 - 08:10 AM]
Video: Watch the Extended Trailer for TNT's "Legends"
The Sean Bean-led drama returns Monday, November 2 at 10:00/9:00c on the cable channel.

[10/02/15 - 07:56 AM]
Live + 3 Day Ratings: ABC's "Quantico" Debut Captures 16 Million Viewers with Early Playback, Streaming and Tuesday's Encore
ABC further spins the numbers for Sunday, September 27.

[10/02/15 - 07:45 AM]
Week 3 of "Thursday Night Football" on CBS and NFL Network Scores with Overnight Ratings Increase of 16% Over Last Year
CBS spins the numbers for Thursday, October 1.

[10/01/15 - 11:36 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, October 1
Updates include: USA cancels summer drama "Graceland"; HBO in "preliminary discussions" for "Watchmen" TV series; and Left Bank Pictures developing a "Strike Back" feature film.

[10/01/15 - 02:50 PM]
Bounce TV Posts Its Best Quarter Ever, September Becomes Most-Watched Month in Its History, Newest Original Sitcom "In the Cut" Becomes #1 Series
Bounce TV spins the numbers for the third quarter of 2015.

[10/01/15 - 01:10 PM]
Golf Channel Posts Most-Watched Third Quarter Ever
Golf Channel spins the numbers for the third quarter of 2015.

[10/01/15 - 12:52 PM]
ABC Renews "500 Questions" for Season Two
Produced by United Artists Media Group in association with Warner Horizon Television, the series will return in 2016.

[10/01/15 - 12:50 PM]
CBS Brings "CBS All Access" Subscription Service to Windows 10
The service will also be available later this year on Windows 10 mobile phones as well as Xbox 360 and coming to Xbox One in early 2016.

[10/01/15 - 12:38 PM]
"Mike Tyson Mysteries" Rings In Round Two on Adult Swim
The show's sophomore run kicks off Sunday, November 1 at 12:15 a.m. ET/PT on the network.

[10/01/15 - 12:18 PM]
GSN Completes Most-Watched 3rd Quarter Ever in Primetime and Total Day in Key Demos
GSN spins the numbers for the third quarter of 2015.

[10/01/15 - 11:57 AM]
FX's "Fargo" Rolling Out the Waffle Wagon Before October 12 Premiere
The Fargo Waffle Wagon will be offering free Waffles on a Stick to consumers and fans in the three locations, culminating in New York City on the weekend before the premiere.

[10/01/15 - 11:39 AM]
Hallmark Channel Debuts Part One of "Karen Kingsbury's The Bridge" December 2015 in Countdown to Christmas
The original world premiere stars Katie Findlay, Wyatt Nash, Ted McGinley and Faith Ford.

[10/01/15 - 11:16 AM]
"The Tonight Show" Outperforms "Late Show" in 18-49 and Total Viewers for Season Premiere Week of Sept. 21-25
NBC spins the late-night numbers for the week of September 21-25.

[10/01/15 - 11:15 AM]
"Cutthroat Kitchen: Superstar Sabotage" Tournament Returns with Brand-New Roster of All-Star Competitors
The primetime event begins Wednesday, November 4, and culminates in a final showdown between the four heat winners on Wednesday, December 2, where the grand prize is awarded.

[10/01/15 - 10:53 AM]
ABC Talent and Casting Presents the 2015 ABC Discovers: New York Talent Showcase Tuesday, October 6
The live performance will feature actors performing original one-act scenes to an audience of entertainment professionals.

[10/01/15 - 10:37 AM]
Video: Starz Releases Official Season Three Trailer and Key Art for Hit Original Series "Black Sails"
"Black Sails" won two Emmy(R) Awards in 2014, for Outstanding Special and Visual Effects in a Supporting Role, and Outstanding Sound Editing, and was recently renewed for a fourth season.

[10/01/15 - 10:29 AM]
Investigation Discovery Presents Powerful October Programming Slate
Said lineup features the premieres of four new series and debuting new seasons of three fan-favorites.

[10/01/15 - 10:28 AM]
Video: SundanceTV Releases Official Trailer for the Highly Anticipated Second Season of "The Returned"
The highly anticipated season two of the French psychological thriller will make its debut on Saturday, October 31.

[10/01/15 - 10:26 AM]
The Series Premiere of "Code Black" Wins Its Time Period in Viewers and Adults 25-54
CBS spins the numbers for Wednesday, September 30.

[10/01/15 - 10:23 AM]
Travel Channel Shifts "Bizarre Foods," "Booze Traveler," and "Uncommon Grounds" to Tuesday Nights
Said offerings will now bookend current Tuesday occupant "Hotel Impossible."

[10/01/15 - 10:23 AM]
ESPN to Exclusively Televise 2015 MLB American League Wild Card Game
Jessica Mendoza will become the first female analyst to call a nationally televised MLB postseason game when she joins fellow analyst John Kruk and play-by-play veteran Dan Shulman.

[10/01/15 - 10:20 AM]
"The Late Show" Posts Its Most Watched and Highest Rated Season Premiere Week in Adults 18-49 and Adults 18-34 Since 2011
CBS spins the late-night numbers for the week of September 21-25.

[10/01/15 - 09:59 AM]
TBS Lights Up October with "Neighborhood Sessions Featuring Toby Keith," Newest Special from Series Created by State Farm(R)
The televised event will include an intimate performance that Keith gave to remarkable neighbors in his hometown area of Moore, Okla. in September.

[10/01/15 - 09:40 AM]
VH1 "You Oughta Know" New Artist Discovery Franchise Returns with 3rd Annual "VH1 Best Music of 2015: You Oughta Know" Event on Thursday, November 12 at 9PM ET on VH1
Hozier, Ella Henderson, George Ezra, Tori Kelly, James Bay, Nate Ruess, Rachel Platten, Elle King, Miguel and X Ambassadors are among the participating artists.

[10/01/15 - 09:23 AM]
Bravo's Special "Watch What Happens Live One-on-One with Shannon and David Beador" Airs Monday, October 5 at 11PM ET/PT
Viewers saw David's affair unravel on this season's "The Real Housewives of Orange County," and now the couple talks candidly about what led to David's infidelity.

[10/01/15 - 09:15 AM]
"The Affair" Hooks Up with Cynthia Nixon
She'll play a direct and challenging Manhattan couples therapist who is helping Noah and Alison come together after a period of strain.

[10/01/15 - 09:06 AM]
New York Comedy Festival Announces "Comedy Central Live in Brooklyn" and More Than 50 Shows Added to its 2015 Lineup
NYCF will present the first-ever Comedy Central Live show in Brooklyn which will feature stand-up from Hannibal Buress and performances by Nick Kroll, Natasha Leggero, John Mulaney and Jeff Ross with additional talent to be announced.

[10/01/15 - 08:49 AM]
"Chicago P.D." Matches Its Top-Rated Non-Crossover Episode in 12 Months
NBC spins the numbers for Wednesday, September 30.

[10/01/15 - 08:44 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: "Empire" Keeps FOX in Top Spot
The network's juggernaut however dips almost 17% among adults 18-49 from last week's premiere.

[10/01/15 - 08:34 AM]
Disney ABC Television Group and ESPN Encourage Viewers to "Choose Kindness" in New Bullying Prevention Month Campaign
Additionally, ESPN and Disney ABC Television Group are sponsoring the "Choose Kindness" campaign with DoSomething.org.

[10/01/15 - 08:31 AM]
"The Middle" Emerges as the Season's 1st Scripted Series to Build on Its Premiere
ABC spins the numbers for Wednesday, September 30.

[10/01/15 - 08:00 AM]
E!'s Hit Series, "Botched," Returns for Second Half of Season Two with All New Stories of Life-Changing Plastic Surgeries Performed by Renowned Surgeons Dr. Dubrow and Dr. Nassif
Plus: look for "Botched: Post Op" specials following each installment from October 13-27.

[10/01/15 - 07:51 AM]
ABC Grows for the 2nd Week in a Row to Deliver Multi-Month Highs in Late-Night
ABC spins the late-night numbers for the week of September 21-25.







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[10/10/25 - 09:05 AM]
New Three-Part Series "Bigfoot Took Her" Reinvestigates One of History's Strangest Missing Persons Cases
When teenager Theresa Bier mysteriously vanished in California's Sierra National Forest in 1987, a surprising suspect emerged: Bigfoot.

[10/10/25 - 09:04 AM]
"Dancing with the Stars" Scores Historic Growth in Week Four
"Dancing with the Stars" rose for the third straight week following its season premiere, for the first time in the show's history, in both Total Viewers and Adults 18-49.

[10/10/25 - 09:03 AM]
Video: Peacock Debuts Official Trailer, Key Art, and New Images for "All Her Fault"
Starring Sarah Snook, Jake Lacy, Dakota Fanning, Michael Peña, Sophia Lillis, Abby Elliott, Daniel Monks, Jay Ellis, and more, the series premieres November 6.

[10/10/25 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Aileen: Queen of the Serial Killers" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Aileen Wuornos remains a rarity: a female serial killer. From childhood abuse to death-row revelations, this documentary revisits her life and crimes.

[10/10/25 - 06:32 AM]
Video: "Angela Diniz: Murdered and Convicted" - Trailer - New Series - HBO Max
Based on a true crime, the new series arrives November 13 on HBO Max.

[10/10/25 - 03:02 AM]
"Rhythm & Flow Italy": Third Season Confirmed with New Entry Judge Gue
Joining the now-iconic judges Fabri Fibra, Geolier and Rose Villain is another legend of the scene: Guè officially becomes part of the team to raise the bar even higher and discover the next stars of Italian rap.

[10/09/25 - 08:01 PM]
Video: "The Elixir" - Official Trailer - Netflix
An elixir unleashes the undead in a village. A family at odds with one another must unite and fight to survive as their hometown collapses.

[10/09/25 - 05:01 PM]
3,177,000 Viewers Tuned in on Average Through Game 3 of the ALDS Across FOX, FS1 and FS2
Through Game 3, coverage of the ALDS across FOX, FS1 and FS2 is up +14% from 2024 and +28% over 2023.

[10/09/25 - 04:01 PM]
Video: "Genndy Tartakovsky's Primal" - Season 3 First Look - Adult Swim
"Primal" Season 3 is coming January 2026.

[10/09/25 - 03:15 PM]
Video: Prime Video Announces Premiere Date and Drops Teaser for Season Two of the Hit Crime Thriller, "Cross"
The eight-episode second season will debut exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories on Wednesday, February 11, with the first three episodes and new episodes each week leading up to the season finale on March 18.

[10/09/25 - 03:11 PM]
"Jimmy Kimmel Live" Tops Late-Night with Week of Live Shows from Brooklyn Academy of Music
Continuing the show's momentum this season, "Jimmy Kimmel Live" earned 2.20 million Total Viewers and a 0.22 rating among Adults 18-49, topping late-night for the week in both measures.

[10/09/25 - 02:30 PM]
FOX Renews the #1 Cooking Series of Summer, "MasterChef" for Seasons 16 & 17
Award-winning chef and executive producer Gordon Ramsay will return as a host and judge, alongside renowned restaurateur Joe Bastianich and acclaimed chef and entrepreneur Tiffany Derry.

[10/09/25 - 01:00 PM]
NBC Wins First Two Weeks of the New TV Season and Sees Year-to-Year Growth
Across all platforms (7-day), "Law & Order" and "SVU" amassed 6 million and 7.6 million viewers, respectively, both showing an increase over last season's premieres.

[10/09/25 - 11:16 AM]
Video: "Solar Opposites" Season 6 - The Wall Trailer - Hulu
It all comes down to this. The Wall's final chapter is going to be BIG.

[10/09/25 - 11:16 AM]
Prime Video's "Malice" Premieres Globally on Nov. 14 - Twisty, New Thriller Starring David Duchovny and Jack Whitehall
Carice van Houten, Christine Adams, and Raza Jaffrey also star in the six-episode series.