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[09/24/15 - 11:35 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, September 24
Updates include: TNT axes Jennifer Beals-led drama "Proof"; Sam Jaeger, Harold Perrineau cast in "Poor Richard's Almanack" at USA; and Steven Soderbergh to bring experimental "Mosaic" to HBO.

[09/24/15 - 05:45 PM]
This Monday on FOX, Don't Miss a Special Two-Part Trailer for "The X-Files" During "Gotham" and "Minority Report"
Plus: watch the latest promo for Monday's installment of "Gotham."

[09/24/15 - 02:04 PM]
"America's Game of the Week" Powers NFL on FOX to Second-Best Start Ever
FOX Sports spins the numbers for Sunday, September 20.

[09/24/15 - 12:51 PM]
GSN Expands Its "Skin Wars" Franchise and Greenlights New 8-Episode Spinoff "Skin Wars: Fresh Paint" for 2016
The project first aired as a one-hour special in August 2015.

[09/24/15 - 12:31 PM]
"The Tonight Show" Wins Week of Sept. 14-18 in 18-49 and Total Viewers Over "Late Show"
NBC spins the late-night numbers for the week of September 14-18 as well as the 2014-2015 season.

[09/24/15 - 11:59 AM]
Hip Hop Legend Ja Rule Takes Over MTV with New Series "Follow the Rules" Premiering on Monday, October 26 at 10:00 P.M. ET/PT
The comedic half-hour docu-series is centered around Grammy(R)-nominated rapper turned actor, Ja Rule, and the hectic household that he and his wife Aisha are trying to keep under control.

[09/24/15 - 11:58 AM]
"Nightline" Is #1 for 2014-15 Television Season - First Time Winning in New Time Slot
ABC spins the late-night numbers for the week of September 14-18 as well as the 2014-2015 season.

[09/24/15 - 11:34 AM]
NBC to Keep "Best Time Ever with Neil Patrick Harris" at 10 PM on Tuesdays for Another Week
The newcomer was previously scheduled to air at 8:00/7:00c beginning September 29.

[09/24/15 - 11:30 AM]
Paging Dr. K for a Second Season of Wild Animal Emergencies on "Dr. K's Exotic Animal ER" on Nat Geo WILD
New episodes kick off Saturday, October 3 at 9:00/8:00c on the cable channel.

[09/24/15 - 11:09 AM]
"Devious Maids" Renewed for Fourth Season
The network has ordered 10 episodes of the ABC Studios-produced program.

[09/24/15 - 10:53 AM]
Jesse Metcalfe Headlines Hallmark Channel's Series of Movies "Chesapeake Shores" Premiering 2016
Meghan Ory, Treat Williams, Diane Ladd and Barbara Niven are also featured in the debut installment.

[09/24/15 - 10:41 AM]
ABC Bumps "Beyond the Tank" Return Back a Week for Encore of "Quantico" Premiere
The new drama premieres this Sunday at 10:00/9:00c with said encore on Tuesday, September 29.

[09/24/15 - 10:19 AM]
Nickelodeon Takes Fans Back to the '90s with the Launch of "The Splat," Brand-New Destination for Iconic Nick Content, Starting Monday, Oct. 5, On TeenNick
"The Splat" will dive deep to create a retro experience filled with landmark Nickelodeon programs.

[09/24/15 - 10:11 AM]
"Amy Schumer: Live at the Apollo," The Comedy Star's First HBO Stand-Up Special, Debuts Oct. 17
Directed by Chris Rock and taped May 29 before a live audience at New York's iconic Apollo Theater, the one-hour special features Schumer talking about her life.

[09/24/15 - 10:01 AM]
OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network and Lionsgate Announce Cast for New Original Drama Series "Greenleaf"
Keith David, Lynn Whitfield, Merle Dandridge, Lamman Rucker, Deborah Joy Winans, Tye White, Kim Hawthorne and Desiree Ross will co-star in the project.

[09/24/15 - 09:57 AM]
"Dateline" Starts 24th Season Strong as Third Quarter's #1 Newsmagazine
Keith Morrison kicks off season 24 by following the case of Susan Casey, a loving mother of four who vanished just 20 steps from her apartment in a small Montana town.

[09/24/15 - 09:31 AM]
The First Lady of the United States, Michelle Obama, Guest Stars in a Special Episode of Disney Junior's "Doc McStuffins"
In the episode airing on Child Health Day, the First Lady invites Doc and other kids who are making a difference in their community to the White House to be honored in a special ceremony.

[09/24/15 - 09:07 AM]
Hulu Acquires Exclusive Streaming Rights to "The Goldbergs"
All past episodes of the hilarious comedy series are streaming exclusively on Hulu beginning this Thursday, September 24.

[09/24/15 - 09:01 AM]
STARZ PLAY Now Available on Samsung Smart TVs
The launch marks STARZ PLAY's most recent successful deployment for the STARZ TV Everywhere service and another extension that brings the popular app and experience directly to the television.

[09/24/15 - 08:59 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: "Empire" Returns on Top for FOX
The network's juggernaut wins the evening by a wide margin among adults 18-49.

[09/24/15 - 08:52 AM]
"Mysteries of Laura" Captures Its Top 18-49 Rating Since Feb. 25
NBC spins the numbers for Wednesday, September 23.

[09/24/15 - 08:42 AM]
All 5 of ABC's Wednesday Series Return Up from their Season Finales
ABC spins the numbers for Wednesday, September 23.

[09/24/15 - 08:21 AM]
Video: "Nathan For You" Season Three Premieres Thursday, October 15 at 10 p.m. ET/PT
In this new season, Nathan attempts to start a nationwide fitness craze, help a hotel cater to sexually active parents, and pull off the most astonishing life transformation ever to be broadcast on television.

[09/24/15 - 06:30 AM]
CMT Updates Premiere of "I Love Kellie Pickler"
The series - starring Pickler and her husband, Kyle Jacobs - will now launch on Thursday, November 5 at 10:00/9:00c.

[09/24/15 - 06:07 AM]
"Jimmy Kimmel Live" Returns to Brooklyn for a Week of Shows with an All Star Line Up of Guests
The lineup of guests includes Jay Z, Bill Murray, Michael J. Fox, Bradley Cooper, American Ballet Theater Principal Ballerina Misty Copeland, Howard Stern, and more.

[09/23/15 - 11:17 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, September 23
Updates include: Shondaland developing new medical drama for ABC; Dave Jeser, Matt Silverstein are "Straight Outta Calabasas" for FOX; and Tom Payne cast in key role on AMC's "The Walking Dead."

[09/23/15 - 02:51 PM]
An All-New "CMT Instant Jam" with 5-Time Grammy Nominee Hunter Hayes Premieres Saturday, September 26 at 10 P.M. ET/PT
The one-hour show gives a behind-the scenes look at all the moments leading up to the free pop-up concert.

[09/23/15 - 01:50 PM]
OWN Delivers Most-Watched Night in Network History
OWN spins the numbers for Tuesday, September 22.

[09/23/15 - 12:54 PM]
National Geographic Channel and GE, Along with Imagine Entertainment and Asylum Entertainment, Partner on Revolutionary New Series "Breakthrough"
Angela Bassett, Peter Berg, Paul Giamatti, Akiva Goldsman, Ron Howard and Brett Ratner are among the featured auspices.

[09/23/15 - 12:50 PM]
Esquire Network Raises a Glass to the Culinary World's Toughest Test When "Uncorked" Premieres November 10th at 10PM ET/PT
Only 230 people across the globe have passed the test in its 40 + year history, but this accomplishment allows a person entry into one of the world's most exclusive clubs, where membership can lead to some of the most desirable jobs in the food and wine industry.

[09/23/15 - 11:51 AM]
TV One's "Unsung" Premieres a New Line-Up of Hitmakers Beginning Wednesday, October 7 at 8 P.M. ET
On tap are installments featuring KC and The Sunshine Band, Kashif, Chante Moore, Lakeside, H-Town, Jennifer Holliday and Nate Dogg.

[09/23/15 - 11:39 AM]
Video: Starz Releases New Behind-the-Scenes Clip for the Highly Anticipated Series "Ash vs Evil Dead" Revealing Why Ash Might be the Most Reluctant Hero
Campbell reprises his role as Ash, the stock boy, aging lothario, and chainsaw-handed monster hunter who has spent the last 30 years avoiding responsibility, maturity and the terrors of the Evil Dead.

[09/23/15 - 10:40 AM]
VH1 Keeps the Game Going with a Fifth Season Greenlight for "Basketball Wives: LA"
Season four wraps on Sunday, October 4 with a reunion special the following Sunday, October 11.

[09/23/15 - 10:01 AM]
FX Renews "Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll" for Second Season
The 10-episode second season will return in 2016 with stars Leary, Elizabeth Gillies, John Corbett, Elaine Hendrix, Robert Kelly and John Ales.

[09/23/15 - 09:26 AM]
"Limitless" Premieres as Tuesday's Most Watched New Series
CBS spins the numbers for Tuesday, September 22.

[09/23/15 - 09:21 AM]
The BET "Hip Hop Awards" 2015 Will Bring the Biggest Names in Hip Hop to the Biggest Stage in Hip Hop
T.I., Fetty Wap, Rich Homie Quan, Dej Loaf, Kid Ink, Young Dro, DJ Mustard, DJ Premier are confirmed as performers.

[09/23/15 - 08:48 AM]
"Best Time Ever" Jumps 22% vs. Last Week's Premiere, Hits a 10-Month Slot High Excluding "The Voice"
NBC spins the numbers for Tuesday, September 22.

[09/23/15 - 08:44 AM]
AHC's Original Series "America: Facts vs. Fiction" Returns with Host Jamie Kaler
Season three kicks off with back-to-back episodes on Tuesday, October 6 at 10:00/9:00c.

[09/23/15 - 08:39 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: "The Voice" Paves the Way for NBC Demo Victory
The Peacock leads the night among adults 18-49 while CBS is the most-watched network.

[09/23/15 - 08:29 AM]
"The Muppets" Opens as Tuesday's No. 1 New Series in Adults 18-49, Delivering a 2-Year High for ABC in the Time Period
ABC spins the numbers for Tuesday, September 22.

[09/23/15 - 08:26 AM]
ESPN College Football Week 3: TV's Two Most-Watched Games, Led by No. 15 Ole Miss at No. 2 Alabama
ESPN spins the numbers for Saturday, September 19.

[09/23/15 - 08:12 AM]
HBO Drama Series "The Leftovers" Returns for Its Second Season Oct. 4
The cast of season two includes Justin Theroux, Amy Brenneman, Christopher Eccleston, Liv Tyler, Carrie Coon, Ann Dowd, Margaret Qualley, Chris Zylka, Regina King, Kevin Carroll, Jovan Adepo and Janel Moloney.

[09/23/15 - 07:40 AM]
"Monday Night Football" Helps ESPN Win the Night among All Networks
ESPN spins the numbers for Monday, September 21.

[09/23/15 - 07:12 AM]
Notre Dame Football on NBC Averaging Nearly 4 Million Viewers Through Two Games
NBC spins the numbers for its Notre Dame Football coverage to date this season.

[09/23/15 - 07:02 AM]
"The Daily Show with Trevor Noah" Announces First-Week Guests
Comedic superstar Kevin Hart will be Noah's first guest when the series debuts on Monday, September 28 at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT on Comedy Central.

[09/23/15 - 06:05 AM]
Amazon Announces Lineup for its 2015 Fall Pilot Season
Anna Camp, Flea, Ryan Kwanten, Shaquille O'Neal, Terry O'Quinn, Chris Parnell, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Christina Ricci and David Strathairn are among the featured talent.

[09/22/15 - 11:21 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, September 22
Updates include: Susan Sarandon departs "Graves" at Epix; Paramount Television developing Jack Ryan TV series; and Mo Collins to star in potential comedy for ABC.

[09/22/15 - 03:31 PM]
Electus International Unveils Format Slate for MIPCOM 2015
This new block of television programming, which all premiered or had new seasons air this summer, includes original series concepts developed by Electus and its creative partners, as well as successful third party series that Electus has acquired for international distribution.

[09/22/15 - 02:02 PM]
Kirsten Is Haunted by a Stitch in a Special Halloween Episode of "Stitchers," Airing Tuesday, October 20 at 9:00PM ET/PT on ABC Family
Jeremy Sumpter guest stars in the special installment of the series.

[09/22/15 - 12:34 PM]
Bravo Media's "Married to Medicine" Prescribes a Fiery Two-Part Reunion Kicking Off Sunday, September 27 at 9PM ET/PT
The conclusion airs the following Sunday, October 4 at 9:00/8:00c.







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[12/24/24 - 01:15 PM]
ABC News' "Nightline" Ranks No. 1 in Key Adult Demos for the Week of Dec. 16 Versus CBS' "After Midnight" and NBC's "Late Night with Seth Meyers"
"Nightline" saw gains year to year in Adults 25-54 and Adults 18-49.

[12/24/24 - 01:01 PM]
Video: "American Primeval" - Official Teaser - Netflix
A mother and son fleeing from their past form a found family while confronting a harsh landscape of freedom and cruelty in the American West.

[12/24/24 - 12:01 PM]
Netflix Top 10 Week of Dec. 16: "Carry-On" Flies to First Again in Netflix's Top 10 This Week
Season 6 of "Virgin River" starring Alexandra Breckenridge and Martin Henderson debuted on top of the English TV List with 8.1 million views.

[12/24/24 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Cobra Kai" Season 6 - Part 3 Date Announcement - Netflix
Granted one final chance to finish the Sekai Taikai, Daniel, Johnny and the team lay it all on the line in the ultimate championship showdown.

[12/23/24 - 02:36 PM]
College Football Playoff Scores 10.6 Million Average Viewers Across ESPN Platforms and TNT Sports
Tennessee/Ohio State and Indiana/Notre Dame on ESPN/ABC become two of top three most-watched games of the season.

[12/23/24 - 01:22 PM]
"Yellowstone" 5B Finale Continues Its Record-Breaking Run with 13.1M Total Viewers in L3 Marking the Biggest Episode in Series History
Said run marked the most watched season in the series' history with 13.6M total viewers.

[12/23/24 - 01:15 PM]
For the 4th Consecutive Year, ABC News' "20/20" Is Friday's No. 1 Newsmagazine Across the Board
"20/20" outdelivered "Dateline" in all key target demos for the 4th consecutive year - since 2021.

[12/23/24 - 01:02 PM]
NBC Is Set to Ring in the New Year with a Live Broadcast of the 136th Rose Parade Presented by Honda on Wednesday, Jan. 1
"Today" co-anchor Hoda Kotb and weather and feature anchor Al Roker will return to the booth for this year's telecast from "TV Corner."

[12/23/24 - 11:13 AM]
Award-Winning Danish Miniseries "Bullshit" Makes Exclusive US Debut Thursday, January 30, 2025 on Viaplay
This coming-of-age Danish language historical drama tells the powerful story of a group of lost and rebellious youths who find community and belonging in the hardcore biker gang "Bullshit," but leads to a world of brutal conflict.

[12/23/24 - 10:40 AM]
Max Renews Original Adult Animated Series "Creature Commandos," from DC Studios, for Second Season
New episodes debut weekly every Thursday on Max, with the season one finale dropping January 9.

[12/23/24 - 10:31 AM]
As an Early Holiday Gift to Fans Hallmark Announces That Its Hit Reality Competition Series, "Finding Mr. Christmas," Is Renewed for a Second Season
"Bringing this show to life was such a dream come true," said Jonathan Bennett. "There're definitely more stories to be told in season two and so much more fun to be had. We're really just scratching the surface here."

[12/23/24 - 10:02 AM]
"TMZ Investigates: Luigi Mangione: The Mind of a Killer" Premieres Monday, January 6 at 8/7c on FOX and the Next Day on Hulu
TMZ exclusively speaks to several sources who say, despite his charismatic personality, Mangione also displayed a dark side and uncovers shocking new details about how he became enraged by corporate greed before quietly plotting to kill a healthcare CEO.

[12/23/24 - 10:00 AM]
HBO Original Comedy Special "Bill Maher: Is Anyone Else Seeing This?" Debuts January 10
Host of the award-winning series "Real Time with Bill Maher," acclaimed comedian and satirist Bill Maher serves up another dose of reality in his 13th HBO stand-up special.

[12/23/24 - 09:00 AM]
Video: "Going Dutch" Season 1 First Look - FOX TV
Tune in for the series premiere Thursday, January 2 on FOX and next day on Hulu.

[12/23/24 - 08:58 AM]
Cedric the Entertainer Serves Up a Double Dose of Laughter with Special Editions of "The Greatest @Home Videos"
Look for "Holiday Edition" on December 27 and "Cedy Awards" on January 3.