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[02/14/18 - 11:49 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, February 14
Updates include: Netflix cancels freshman comedy "Disjointed"; Andy Karl to lead ABC's "Staties"; and Don Johnson to star opposite Erin Foster in FOX's "Daddy Issues."

[02/14/18 - 02:34 PM]
NBC Olympics' PyeongChang Coverage Delivered Most Dominant Winter Games Tuesday Night Ever, With TAD of 22.6 Million Viewers
NBC further spins the numbers for Tuesday, February 13.

[02/14/18 - 01:33 PM]
Devilish "Midnight, Texas" Earns Second Season Renewal on NBC
Eric Charmelo and Nicole Snyder, who served as consulting producers on the first season and have an overall deal with Universal Television, will be showrunners for season two and will executive produce along with David Janollari.

[02/14/18 - 01:14 PM]
"The BET Social Awards" Owned Social - Rising as the #1 Most Social Cable Special of February 2018
BET further spins the numbers for Sunday, February 11.

[02/14/18 - 11:06 AM]
The CW Network Expands Its Primetime Schedule to Six Nights Beginning Fall 2018
When the new season launches in October 2018, The CW will offer 12 hours of primetime series each week, Sunday-Friday (8:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT).

[02/14/18 - 11:06 AM]
New CNN Original Series "Christiane Amanpour: Sex & Love Around the World" Debuts Saturday, March 17
Amanpour traveled to Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Middle East, to meet everyday individuals who are shaping the idea of modern love.

[02/14/18 - 10:47 AM]
"Grace and Frankie" Returns for Season 5 with Guest Star RuPaul
RuPaul joins the cast as Benjamin Le Day, a formidable and quick-witted adversary who faces off with Grace and Frankie.

[02/14/18 - 10:32 AM]
With Daytime's Newest Entry, "The Raw Word," Hosted by Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, Unfiltered, Uncensored and Unexpected Are the Rule and Not the Exception
Beginning March 5, daytime will get a dose of no-holds barred honesty, energy and witty commentary courtesy of one of the country's most outspoken cultural voices.

[02/14/18 - 10:01 AM]
TBS Lands "Twenties" Pilot from Emmy(R) Winning Writer and "Master of None" Star Lena Waithe
"Twenties" is a single-camera comedy that follows the adventures of a queer black girl, Hattie, and her two straight best friends, Marie and Nia, who spend most of their days talking shit and chasing their dreams.

[02/14/18 - 09:30 AM]
Science Channel Three-Part Docu-Series to Offer Revealing Look at History of Computer and Tech Industry
Previously scheduled for January 28, "Silicon Valley: The Untold Story" will now premiere on Sunday, March 19.

[02/14/18 - 09:30 AM]
Video: Finding Love Is Hard, Streaming It Is Easy - Netflix's "Love" Trailer Is Here
The third and final season launches globally on Netflix on March 9.

[02/14/18 - 09:26 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: Another Night, Another Olympics Win for NBC
The Peacock continues to eclipse the night in total viewers and adults 18-49.

[02/14/18 - 08:40 AM]
The Year's Most Celebrated Documentary, "Jane," to Simulcast on National Geographic and Nat Geo WILD Timed to National Women's History Month Monday, March 12, at 8/7c
The BAFTA-nominated film has been named best documentary of 2017 by 18 national critics groups.

[02/14/18 - 08:21 AM]
Video: WE tv Reveals a Jaw-Dropping Sneak Peek of the Highly Anticipated Season 10 of "Marriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars Family Edition" Premiering March 9 at 9:00 PM ET/PT
Four famously dysfunctional families prove crazy is relative on the highly anticipated season 10 of "Marriage Boot Camp Reality Stars Family Edition."

[02/14/18 - 07:55 AM]
Netflix Announces Date for New Episodes of "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt"
The first six episodes of season four launch on May 30 while the second half will launch later in 2018.

[02/14/18 - 07:43 AM]
Animal Planet's "The Zoo" Returns for a Second Season March 10 at 9 PM ET/PT
The first-ever series to go behind the scenes at the world-famous Bronx Zoo returns for an all-new season.

[02/14/18 - 07:31 AM]
Tony Award-Winner Renee Elise Goldsberry Performs the Theme Song for Disney Junior's Reimagined "Muppet Babies" Series
The iconic theme song has been reimagined for a whole new generation of young viewers by the acclaimed songwriting team of Kay Hanley, Michelle Lewis and Dan Petty.

[02/14/18 - 07:29 AM]
Video: A Valentine's Day Message from Jim Jefferies - Season 2 of "The Jim Jefferies Show" Premieres March 27 on Comedy Central
To commemorate Valentine's Day, Jim wonders why images of naked babies are only acceptable on greeting cards one day a year.

[02/14/18 - 06:30 AM]
CBS Studios International and Amazon Prime Video Announce Multi-Season, International Licensing Agreement for "The Good Fight"
The agreement gives Amazon Prime Video the exclusive, first-window licensing rights in notable markets such as Belgium, France, Japan, Latin America, New Zealand, Portugal, South Korea and Turkey.

[02/13/18 - 11:41 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, February 13
Updates include: Alana de la Garza to star in "Chiefs" at CBS; Michael Cudlitz bound for comedy pilot at ABC; and Melissa Roxburgh, Josh Dallas booked on NBC's "Manifest."

[02/13/18 - 07:05 PM]
Netflix Makes Overall Deal with Prolific Producer/Director Ryan Murphy
Ryan Murphy's new original series, "Ratched" and "The Politician," will premiere globally on Netflix.

[02/13/18 - 01:56 PM]
Half of All U.S. Television Households Have Watched the PyeongChang Olympics on the Networks of NBCUniversal, With 110 Million TV Viewers Tuning In
NBC further spins the numbers for Monday, February 12.

[02/13/18 - 01:52 PM]
Netflix Confirms Three New Preschool Series
"Charlie's Colorforms City," "Chico Bon Bon: Monkey with a Tool Belt" and "Go! Go! Cory Carson" are all on tap at the streaming service.

[02/13/18 - 01:22 PM]
2018 Bounce Trumpet Awards Increases Viewership for the Second Consecutive Year, Seen by 2.4 Million Viewers Sunday Night
Bounce TV spins the numbers for Sunday, February 11.

[02/13/18 - 01:05 PM]
Video: Freeform Releases Key Art & Promo for Highly-Anticipated Mermaid Drama, "Siren"
The newcomer premieres March 29 on Freeform with a special two-hour event.

[02/13/18 - 12:00 PM]
CBS All Access Renews "No Activity" for a Second Season
"[The series] flipped conventional storytelling on its head by showcasing some of the world's best comedic talent as they hilariously explored the mundane lives of every day cops and criminals," said Julie McNamara.

[02/13/18 - 10:44 AM]
Discovery Announces Return of "Gold Rush: Parker's Trail," Spin-off of #1-Rated "Gold Rush"
Last year, fans watched as Parker and his crew attempted the perilous journey into the frozen north on the legendary Klondike Gold Rush Trail.

[02/13/18 - 10:40 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: Winter Olympics Continue Win Streak for NBC
The Peacock dominates the competition once again in total viewers and adults 18-49.

[02/13/18 - 10:18 AM]
Comedy Central & Superfly Announce Lineup for the Return of "Comedy Central Presents Clusterfest" to San Francisco June 1-3, 2018
The three-day comedy and music festival is headlined by Jon Stewart, Amy Schumer, The Lonely Island, in their first ever live concert performance, and Trevor Noah.

[02/13/18 - 10:15 AM]
Culinary Explorer Andrew Zimmern Reveals His Picks for the Ultimate Food Experiences Across the United States in Travel Channel's "The Zimmern List"
In each of the 18 half-hour episodes, Zimmern literally serves as the viewers guide to each town he visits.

[02/13/18 - 10:13 AM]
Reelz Premiere Date Change - "Gangsters: America's Most Evil"
Originally slated to March 6, the series will now return on Tuesday, March 27 at 9:00/8:00c.

[02/13/18 - 10:12 AM]
Honeymoons, Weddings, Babies and More on All New Episodes of TLC's "Counting On"
In the upcoming episodes, fans will get an inside look as Joy and Austin share some very special news and Joe and Kendra plan their fairytale wedding.

[02/13/18 - 09:31 AM]
Judy Greer Joins Showtime(R) Comedy Series "Kidding" as Series Regular
Greer will play Jill, Jeff's (Jim Carrey) estranged wife who has recently hit a rebellious streak.

[02/13/18 - 09:05 AM]
Ovation Presents the U.S. Television Premiere of "Hamilton: One Shot to Broadway," An Unauthorized Documentary
The film details the remarkable story of how a group of inspired mavericks made an unlikely marriage of hip-hop and history the biggest musical show in America.

[02/13/18 - 09:02 AM]
Sullivan Stapleton and Philip Winchester to Reprise Their Roles on "Strike Back"
They will return as Damien Scott and Michael Stonebridge in the show's final two episodes this season.

[02/13/18 - 09:00 AM]
The "2018 American Music Awards" Moves to Tuesday Night With a Live Broadcast Set for Oct. 9, on ABC
The annual event has traditionally aired on Sunday nights in previous years.

[02/13/18 - 08:32 AM]
Emerging and Established Talent Gain Traction on HGTV Leading Network to Pick Up Two Hot Series Mid-Season
"Restored by the Fords" and "Home Town" are both slated to return.

[02/13/18 - 08:04 AM]
Chris Rock to Release "Tamborine," His First Netflix Special, Tomorrow
The comedian made the surprise announcement via social media this morning.

[02/13/18 - 06:04 AM]
Amazon Prime Video Greenlights Season Five of Emmy-Nominated Series "Bosch"
Season four of the Emmy-nominated series will premiere exclusively on Amazon Prime Video on Friday, April 13.

[02/12/18 - 11:23 PM]
Development Update: Monday, February 12
Updates include: Hannah Simone is "The Greatest American Hero" for ABC; Jessica Szohr joins the cast of FOX's "The Orville"; and Richard T. Jones signs onto ABC's "The Rookie."

[02/12/18 - 05:08 PM]
Video: New Trailer - Crackle's "The Oath" from Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson, Starring Sean Bean and Ryan Kwanten
The series launches Thursday, March 8 on the streaming service.

[02/12/18 - 02:14 PM]
Opening Sunday in PyeongChang Delivered Most Dominant Winter Games Sunday Night Ever for NBC Olympics, With TAD of 26 Million Viewers
NBC further spins the numbers for Sunday, February 11.

[02/12/18 - 01:05 PM]
A New Generation Is Coming to MTV's Biggest Franchise with "Teen Mom: Young and Pregnant" Premiering Monday, March 12 at 10:00 P.M. ET/PT
The 14-episode docu-series will introduce the diverse stories and backgrounds of five new young women as they navigate the complexities of being a Gen Z mother.

[02/12/18 - 12:55 PM]
"Shot in the Dark," Executive Produced by Dwayne Wade and Chance the Rapper, Airs February 24 on FOX
"Shot in the Dark" is scheduled to air at approximately 4:30 p.m. Eastern following Villanova vs. Creighton basketball.

[02/12/18 - 11:56 AM]
"The Highwaymen" Starts Production in Louisiana
The cast is led by Kevin Costner, Woody Harrelson, Kathy Bates, John Carroll Lynch, Kim Dickens, Thomas Mann and William Sadler.

[02/12/18 - 11:51 AM]
CNN's "The Radical Story of Patty Hearst" Premiere Ranks #1 in Cable News Among Adults 25-54 and 18-34
CNN spins the numbers for Sunday, February 11.

[02/12/18 - 11:32 AM]
Mary J. Blige Joins Netflix's "The Umbrella Academy"
Blige is set for the series regular role of "Cha-Cha," a ruthless and unorthodox hitwoman who travels through time to kill assigned targets.

[02/12/18 - 10:44 AM]
TLC Puts a Twist on Finding Love in Sight Unseen Three-Part Series "Hear Me, Love Me, See Me"
The series launches Saturday, March 3 at 10:00/9:00c on the cable channel.

[02/12/18 - 10:00 AM]
"Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Live" Tour Begins March 31
Confirmed participants on the tour include Rachel Bloom, Vincent Rodriguez III, Scott Michael Foster, Pete Gardner, Aline Brosh McKenna, Adam Schlesinger and Jack Dolgen.

[02/12/18 - 09:33 AM]
Regina Hall, Casey Wilson and Paul Scheer Join New Showtime(R) Comedy Pilot "Ball Street"
Kurt Braunohler and Eugene Cordero have also been cast in the project, starring Don Cheadle and Andrew Rannells.







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[03/03/26 - 03:30 PM]
ABC's Beloved Comedy "Scrubs" Returns with Over 11 Million Total Audience to Date
On linear over three days, "Scrubs" was the top comedy telecast among Adults 18-49 (0.74 rating) on any network (excluding post-NFL telecasts) in over a year.

[03/03/26 - 03:00 PM]
"Marshals" Premiere on CBS Is the Most-Watched New Scripted Debut Without a Football Lead-In Since 2018, with 9.5 Million Viewers
"Marshals," "Tracker" and "60 Minutes" are the top three series on television for the week.

[03/03/26 - 02:04 PM]
FOX's "Doc" and American Red Cross Rally Fans to Give Blood During Red Cross Month
FOX is kicking off the campaign with a $20,000 donation to the Red Cross and encouraging fans across the country to help give others a second chance at life by giving blood and engaging on social media to further amplify the campaign and support critical blood collection efforts nationwide.

[03/03/26 - 12:01 PM]
Netflix Top 10: Week of February 23 - "Bridgerton" Season 4 Lives Happily Ever After at No. 1 in This Week's Top 10
Coming in at No. 2 on the English TV list is Season 3 of "The Night Agent" with 9.9 million views.

[03/03/26 - 11:01 AM]
Here Come the VIPs: Celebrities Are Entering the World of "Squid Game"
With more on the line than ever before, players and celebrity VIPs enter the "Squid Game: The VIP Challenge" for the chance at winning it all.

[03/03/26 - 11:01 AM]
Lacey Chabert and Scott Michael Foster Star in "Paris Is Always a Good Idea" A New, Limited Series Premiering Later This Year Exclusively on Hallmark+
Based on the bestselling romance novel of the same name by Jenn McKinlay, the six-episode limited series is shooting on location in Paris and Spain.

[03/03/26 - 10:42 AM]
"Foul Play with Anthony Davis" Star Studded Lineup Including LeBron James, Jordan Chiles, Tara Lipinski, Howie Mandel, Cooper Flagg, Puka Nacua and More Ignite the Ultimate Prank Wars
Hosted by 10-time NBA All-Star and Washington Wizards' Anthony Davis, the series will premiere on Monday, April 6 following the NCAA Championship Game and will simulcast across TBS,?TNT?and truTV.

[03/03/26 - 10:16 AM]
NBC Renews Innovative Reality Travel Competition Series "Destination X" for Season Two
Produced by Twofour and Universal Television Alternative Studio, a division of Universal Studio Group, production on "Destination X" will begin later this year.

[03/03/26 - 10:02 AM]
HBO Original Documentary Series "Born to Bowl" Debuts March 16
The series takes viewers inside the colorful world of professional bowling, chronicling five stars of the sport - Kyle Troup, Anthony Simonsen, EJ Tackett, Cameron Crowe, and Jason Belmonte - as they chase glory, respect, and much-needed prize money on the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) Tour.

[03/03/26 - 10:01 AM]
"Little House on the Prairie" Renewed for Season 2 Ahead of Series Premiere
Netflix's upcoming adaptation of Laura Ingalls Wilder's enduring, almost 100-year-old book series about growing up in the American West in the 1800s, will premiere on July 9, 2026 - and it's already coming back for more.

[03/03/26 - 09:43 AM]
OWN Celebrates Women's History Month with a Special OWN Spotlight Honoring the Life and Legacy of Roberta Flack
"OWN Spotlight: Roberta" airs Thursday, March 12 at 9pm ET/PT on OWN.

[03/03/26 - 09:09 AM]
TNT Sports Announces Multi-Year Extensions with Jimmy Rollins and Jeff Francoeur
MLB Tuesday on TBS will open its 2026 regular season coverage on Tuesday, March 31, with a matchup of baseball's home run leaders from the past two seasons: 2025 Home Run Champion Cal Raleigh and the Seattle Mariners will host 2024 Home Run Champion Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees at 9:30 p.m. ET.

[03/03/26 - 09:06 AM]
Meet Your Max and Chloe in the Upcoming "Life Is Strange" Series on Prime Video
Tatum Grace Hopkins and Maisy Stella have been cast as Max Caulfield and Chloe Price, respectively.

[03/03/26 - 09:01 AM]
The History Channel Announces Global Rollout of Landmark Series "World War II with Tom Hanks" Launching This Memorial Day
The landmark 20-episode documentary series reexamines World War II through the lens of a new century, offering a deeply human portrait of how the modern world was forged in the fires of global conflict.

[03/03/26 - 08:54 AM]
Intense, Action-Packed Ukrainian Series "Double Stakes" Makes Exclusive U.S. Debut Thursday, March 19, 2026 on European Streamer Viaplay
Arriving at a cultural moment when American audiences are hungry for authentic stories from Ukraine, this eight-part series blends the moody atmospherics of Nordic Noir with the gritty realism of a modern Ukraine.