Check back on Tuesday for the full schedule and any leaked schedules. This thread will open on Monday late night or Tuesday morning.

ABC 2011-12

Fall 2011

Sundays
7:00PM America's Funniest Home Videos
8:00PM Once Upon a Time (NEW!)
9:00PM Desperate Housewives
10:00PM Pan Am (NEW!)

Mondays
8:00PM Dancing with the Stars
10:00PM Castle

Tuesdays
8:00PM Last Man Standing (NEW!)
8:30PM Man Up (NEW!)
9:00PM Dancing with the Stars: The Results
10:00PM Body of Proof

Wednesdays
8:00PM The Middle
8:30PM Suburgatory (NEW!)
9:00PM Modern Family
9:30PM Happy Endings
10:00PM Revenge (NEW!)

Thursdays
8:00PM Charlie's Angels (NEW!)
9:00PM Grey's Anatomy
10:00PM Private Practice

Fridays
8:00PM Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
9:00PM Shark Tank
10:00PM 20/20

Saturdays
8:00PM Saturday Night College Football

Mid-Season:

New Mid-Season:
Good Christian Belles (Drama), Missing (Drama), The River (Drama), Scandal (Drama), Apartment 23 (Comedy), Work It (Comedy).
Returning Mid-Season: Cougar Town, The Bachelor, Secret Millionaire.
Please note shows picked up but not listed on the schedule will debut later in the 2011-12 season.

Read more:
http://blog.sitcomsonline.com/2011/05/abc-upfront-2011-12-fall-2011-schedule.html

ABC 2011-2012 Daily Schedule

(This year we will post the daily schedule day-by-day here so we can track the episodes and specials better.)

Fall 2011

Monday, September 19, 2011
8:00-10:00PM Dancing with the Stars (season premiere)
10:00PM Castle (season premiere)

Tuesday, September 20, 2011
8:00PM Dancing with the Stars: Meet the Cast (special)
9:00PM Dancing with the Stars the Results Show (season premiere)
10:00PM Body of Proof (season premiere)

Wednesday, September 21, 2011
8:00-9:00PM The Middle (special one-hour season premiere)
9:00-10:00PM Modern Family (special one-hour season premiere)
10:00PM Revenge (series premiere)

Thursday, September 22, 2011
8:00PM Charlie’s Angels (season premiere)
9:00-11:00PM Grey’s Anatomy (special two-hour season premiere)

Friday, September 23, 2011
8:00PM Modern Family (special one-hour season premiere ENCORE)
9:00PM Revenge (series premiere ENCORE)
10:00PM 20/20

Saturday, September 24, 2011
8:00PM Saturday Night Football

Sunday, September 25, 2011
7:00-9:00PM Extreme Makeover: Home Edition (special two-hour season premiere)
9:00PM Desperate Housewives (season premiere)
10:00PM Pan Am (series premiere)

Monday, September 26, 2011
8:00-10:00PM Dancing with the Stars (#2)
10:00PM Castle (#2)

Tuesday, September 27, 2011
8:00PM Dancing With The Stars: The Encore Performance (special)
9:00PM Dancing with the Stars the Results Show (#2)
10:00PM Body of Proof (#2)

Wednesday, September 28, 2011
8:00PM The Middle (#3)
8:30PM Suburgatory (series premiere)
9:00PM Modern Family (#3)
9:30PM Happy Endings (season premiere)
10:00PM Revenge (#2)

Thursday, September 29, 2011
8:00PM Charlie's Angels (#2)
9:00PM Grey's Anatomy (#3)
10:00PM Private Practice (season premiere)

Friday, September 30, 2011
8:00PM Modern Family (#3 ENCORE)
8:30PM Suburgatory (series premiere ENCORE)
9:00PM Pan Am (series premiere ENCORE)
10:00PM A Special Edition of 20/20: AMANDA KNOX: DOES THE COUNTDOWN TO FREEDOM BEGIN THIS WEEKEND?

Saturday, October 1, 2011
8:00PM Saturday Night Football

Sunday, October 2, 2011
7:00PM America's Funniest Home Videos (season premiere)
8:00PM Extreme Makeover: Home Edition (special night, #2)
9:00PM Desperate Housewives (#2)
10:00PM Pan Am (#2)

Monday, October 3, 2011
8:00-10:00PM Dancing with the Stars (#3)
10:00PM Castle (#3)

Tuesday, October 4, 2011
8:00PM Dancing With The Stars: The Encore Performance (special)
9:00PM Dancing with the Stars the Results Show (#3)
10:00PM Body of Proof (#3)

Wednesday, October 5, 2011
8:00PM The Middle (#4)
8:30PM Suburgatory (#2)
9:00PM Modern Family (#4)
9:30PM Happy Endings (#2)
10:00PM Revenge (#3)

Thursday, October 6, 2011
8:00PM Charlie's Angels (#3)
9:00PM Grey's Anatomy (#4)
10:00PM Private Practice (#2)

Friday, October 7, 2011
8:00PM Modern Family (#4 ENCORE)
8:30PM Suburgatory (#2 ENCORE)
9:00PM Revenge (#3 ENCORE)
10:00PM 20/20

Saturday, October 8, 2011
8:00PM Saturday Night Football

Sunday, October 9, 2011
7:00PM America's Funniest Home Videos (#2)
8:00PM Extreme Makeover: Home Edition (special night, #3)
9:00PM Desperate Housewives (#3)
10:00PM Pan Am (#3)

Monday, October 10, 2011
8:00-10:00PM Dancing with the Stars (#4)
10:00PM Castle (#4)

Tuesday, October 11, 2011
8:00-9:00PM Last Man Standing (special one-hour series premiere)
9:00PM Dancing with the Stars the Results Show (#4)
10:00PM Body of Proof (#4)

Wednesday, October 12, 2011
8:00PM The Middle (#5)
8:30PM Suburgatory (#3)
9:00PM Modern Family (#5)
9:30PM Happy Endings (#3)
10:00PM Revenge (#4)

Thursday, October 13, 2011
8:00PM Charlie's Angels (#4)
9:00PM Grey's Anatomy (#5)
10:00PM Private Practice (#3)

Friday, October 14, 2011
8:00PM Last Man Standing (one-hour series premiere ENCORE)
9:00PM Modern Family (#5 ENCORE)
9:30PM Suburgatory (#3 ENCORE)
10:00PM 20/20

Saturday, October 15, 2011
8:00PM NASCAR

Sunday, October 16, 2011
7:00PM America's Funniest Home Videos (#3)
8:00PM Extreme Makeover: Home Edition (special night, #4)
9:00PM Desperate Housewives (#4)
10:00PM Pan Am (#4)

Monday, October 17, 2011
8:00-10:00PM Dancing with the Stars (#5)
10:00PM Castle (#5)

Tuesday, October 18, 2011
8:00PM Last Man Standing (#3)
8:30PM Man Up! (series premiere)
9:00PM Dancing with the Stars the Results Show (#5)
10:00PM Body of Proof (#5)

Wednesday, October 19, 2011
8:00PM The Middle (#6)
8:30PM Suburgatory (#4)
9:00PM Modern Family (#6)
9:30PM Happy Endings (#4)
10:00PM Revenge (#5)

Thursday, October 20, 2011
8:00PM Charlie's Angels (#5)
9:00PM Grey's Anatomy (#6)
10:00PM Private Practice (#4)

Friday, October 21, 2011
8:00-10:00PM Extreme Makeover: Home Edition (#5, time period premiere)
10:00PM 20/20

Saturday, October 22, 2011
8:00PM Saturday Night Football

Sunday, October 23, 2011
4:00PM ET/2:00PM PT Million Dollar Mind Game (all-new, 6 episodes)
5:00PM ET/3:00PM PT Dancing with the Stars: The Results (R)
7:00PM America's Funniest Home Videos (#4)
8:00PM Once Upon a Time (series premiere)
9:00PM Desperate Housewives (#5)
10:00PM Pan Am (#5)

Monday, October 24, 2011
8:00-10:00PM Dancing with the Stars (#6)
10:00PM Castle (#6)

Tuesday, October 25, 2011
8:00PM Last Man Standing (#4)
8:30PM Man Up! (#2)
9:00PM Dancing with the Stars the Results Show (#6)
10:00PM Body of Proof (#6)

Wednesday, October 26, 2011
8:00PM The Middle (#7)
8:30PM Suburgatory (#5)
9:00PM Modern Family (R, 10/27/10)
9:30PM Happy Endings (#5)
10:00PM Revenge (#6)

Thursday, October 27, 2011
8:00PM It's The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown/You're Not Elected, Charlie Brown (special)
9:00PM Grey's Anatomy (#7)
10:00PM Private Practice (#5)

Friday, October 28, 2011
8:00-10:00PM Extreme Makeover: Home Edition (#6)
10:00PM 20/20

Saturday, October 29, 2011
8:00PM Saturday Night Football

Sunday, October 30, 2011
4:00PM ET/2:00PM PT Million Dollar Mind Game (#2)
5:00PM ET/3:00PM PT Dancing with the Stars: The Results (R)
7:00PM Once Upon a Time (series premiere ENCORE)
8:00PM Once Upon a Time (#2)
9:00PM Desperate Housewives (#6)
10:00PM Pan Am (#6)

Monday, October 31, 2011
8:00PM Scared Shrekless (special)
8:30-10:00PM Dancing with the Stars (#7)
10:00PM Castle (#7)

Tuesday, November 1, 2011
8:00PM Last Man Standing (#5)
8:30PM Man Up! (#3)
9:00PM Dancing with the Stars the Results Show (#7)
10:00PM Body of Proof (#7)

Wednesday, November 2, 2011
8:00PM The Middle (#8)
8:30PM Suburgatory (#6)
9:00PM Modern Family (#7)
9:30PM Happy Endings (#6)
10:00PM Revenge (#7)

Thursday, November 3, 2011
8:00PM Charlie's Angels (#6)
9:00PM Grey's Anatomy (#8)
10:00PM Private Practice (#6)

Friday, November 4, 2011
8:00-10:00PM Extreme Makeover: Home Edition (#7)
10:00PM 20/20

Saturday, November 5, 2011
8:00PM Saturday Night Football

Sunday, November 6, 2011
4:00PM ET/2:00PM PT Million Dollar Mind Game (#3)
5:00PM ET/3:00PM PT Dancing with the Stars: The Results (R)
7:00PM Once Upon a Time (R)
8:00PM Once Upon a Time (#3)
9:00PM Desperate Housewives (#7)
10:00PM Pan Am (#7)

Monday, November 7, 2011
8:00-10:00PM Dancing with the Stars (#8)
10:00PM Castle (#8)

Tuesday, November 8, 2011
8:00PM Last Man Standing (#6)
8:30PM Man Up! (#4)
9:00PM Dancing with the Stars the Results Show (#8)
10:00PM In the Spotlight with Robin Roberts: All Access Nashville (all-new special)

Wednesday, November 9, 2011
8:00-11:00PM The 45th Annual CMA Awards

Thursday, November 10, 2011
8:00PM Charlie's Angels (#7)
9:00PM Grey's Anatomy (#9)
10:00PM Private Practice (#7)

Friday, November 11, 2011
8:00PM Extreme Makeover: Home Edition - A Veterans Day Special (#8)
9:00PM 20/20 (special time)
10:00PM 20/20

Saturday, November 12, 2011
8:00PM Saturday Night Football

Sunday, November 13, 2011
4:00PM ET/2:00PM PT Million Dollar Mind Game (#4)
5:00PM ET/3:00PM PT Dancing with the Stars: The Results (R)
7:00PM America's Funniest Home Videos (#5)
8:00PM Once Upon a Time (#4)
9:00PM Desperate Housewives (#8)
10:00PM Pan Am (#8)

Monday, November 14, 2011
8:00-10:00PM Dancing with the Stars (#9)
10:00PM ABC News Special - Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and Space Shuttle Commander Mark Kelly with Diane Sawyer

Tuesday, November 15, 2011
8:00PM Last Man Standing (#7)
8:30PM Man Up! (#5)
9:00PM Dancing with the Stars the Results Show (#9)
10:00PM Body of Proof (#8)

Wednesday, November 16, 2011
8:00PM The Middle (#9)
8:30PM Suburgatory (#7)
9:00PM Modern Family (#8)
9:30PM Happy Endings (#7)
10:00PM Revenge (#8)

Thursday, November 17, 2011
8:00PM SPECIAL EDITION OF 20/20 - REGIS PHILBIN: THE MORNING MAESTRO WITH KATIE COURIC (special)
9:00PM Private Practice (#8)
10:00PM Private Practice (#9)

Friday, November 18, 2011
8:00-10:00PM Extreme Makeover: Home Edition (#9)
10:00PM 20/20

Saturday, November 19, 2011
8:00PM Saturday Night Football

Sunday, November 20, 2011
4:00PM ET/2:00PM PT Million Dollar Mind Game (#5)
5:00PM ET/3:00PM PT Dancing with the Stars: The Results (R)
7:00PM Countdown to the American Music Awards
8:00-11:00PM 2011 American Music Awards

Monday, November 21, 2011
8:00PM Dancing with the Stars (#9)
9:01PM You Deserve It (Series Premiere)
10:00PM Castle (#9)

Tuesday, November 22, 2011
8:00PM Last Man Standing (#8)
8:30PM Man Up! (#6)
9:00-11:00PM Dancing with the Stars the Results Show (#10, season finale)

Wednesday, November 23, 2011
8:00PM The Middle (#10)
8:30PM Suburgatory (#8)
9:00PM Modern Family (#9)
9:30PM Happy Endings (#8)
10:00PM Revenge (#9)

Thursday, November 24, 2011
8:00PM A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving (with This Is America, Charlie Brown: Mayflower Voyagers)
9:00PM The Middle (R)
9:30-11:00PM A Very Gaga Thanksgiving (all-new special)

Friday, November 25, 2011
8:00-10:00 PM ABC Friday Movie of the Week: Shrek The Third
10:00PM 20/20

Saturday, November 26, 2011
8:00PM Saturday Night Football

Sunday, November 27, 2011
4:00PM ET/2:00PM PT Million Dollar Mind Game (#6)
5:00PM ET/3:00PM PT Extreme Makeover: Home Edition (R)
7:00PM America's Funniest Home Videos (#6)
8:00PM Once Upon a Time (#5)
9:00 -11:00 PM HALLMARK HALL OF FAME - MITCH ALBOM'S HAVE A LITTLE FAITH (all-new)

Monday, November 28, 2011
8:00pm Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas
8:30pm Shrek the Halls
9:00PM You Deserve It (#2)
10:00PM Castle (R)

Tuesday, November 29, 2011
8:00PM Last Man Standing (#9)
8:30PM Man Up! (#7)
9:00pm The Middle (one-hour season premiere ENCORE)
10:00PM Body of Proof (#9)

Wednesday, November 30, 2011
8:00PM The Middle (R)
8:30PM Suburgatory (R)
9:00PM Modern Family (R)
9:30PM Happy Endings (R)
10:00PM Revenge (R)

Thursday, December 1, 2011
8:00PM Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town
9:00pm-11:00pm CMA Country Christmas (all-new)

Friday, December 2, 2011
8:00-10:00PM Extreme Makeover: Home Edition (#9)
10:00PM 20/20

Saturday, December 3, 2011
8:00PM Saturday Night Football

Sunday, December 4, 2011
4:00PM ET/2:00PM PT You Deserve It (R)
5:00PM ET/3:00PM PT Extreme Makeover: Home Edition – A Veterans Day Special (R)
7:00PM America's Funniest Home Videos (#7)
8:00PM Once Upon a Time (#6)
9:00PM Desperate Housewives (#9)
10:00PM Pan Am (#9)

Monday, December 5, 2011
8:00PM A Charlie Brown Christmas
8:30PM Prep & Landing 2: Naughty vs. Nice (all-new)
9:00PM You Deserve It (#3)
10:00PM Castle (#10)

Tuesday, December 6, 2011
8:00PM Last Man Standing (#10)
8:30PM Man Up! (#8)
9:00pm The Middle (R)
9:30pm Suburgatory (series premiere ENCORE)
10:00PM Body of Proof (#10)

Wednesday, December 7, 2011
8:00PM The Middle (#11)
8:30PM Suburgatory (#9)
9:00PM Modern Family (#10)
9:30PM Happy Endings (#9)
10:00PM Revenge (#10)

Thursday, December 8, 2011
8:00pm Winter Wipeout: Deck The Balls (all-new)
9:00pm America's Funniest Home Videos Christmas Spectacular (all-new)
10:00pm The Great Big American Auction (all-new)

Friday, December 9, 2011
8:00-10:00PM Extreme Makeover: Home Edition (#10)
10:00PM 20/20

Saturday, December 10, 2011
8:00pm Primetime Nightline: Bringing America Back (all-new)
9:00pm-11:00pm ABC News' Your Voice, Your Vote – Republican Presidential Candidate Debate in Iowa (live)

Sunday, December 11, 2011
4:00PM ET/2:00PM PT CMA Country Christmas (R)
7:00PM America's Funniest Home Videos (R)
8:00PM Once Upon a Time (#7)
9:00pm-11:00pm ABC Sunday Movie of the Week: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (R)

Monday, December 12, 2011
8:00PM I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown
9:00PM You Deserve It (#4)
10:00PM Castle (R)

Tuesday, December 13, 2011
8:00PM Last Man Standing (#11)
8:30PM Last Man Standing (R)
9:00pm The Middle (R)
9:30pm Suburgatory (R)
10:00PM Body of Proof (R)

Wednesday, December 14, 2011
8:00PM The Middle (R)
8:30PM Suburgatory (R)
9:00PM Modern Family (R)
9:30PM-11:00PM Barbara Walters Presents The 10 Most Fascinating People of 2011

Thursday, December 15, 2011
8:00PM A Charlie Brown Christmas (includes Charlie Brown Christmas Tales and 7-minute short Prep & Landing: Operation Secret Santa)
9:00pm-11:00pm This Year with Katie Couric (all-new)

Friday, December 16, 2011
8:00-10:00PM Extreme Makeover: Home Edition (#11)
10:00PM 20/20

Saturday, December 17, 2011
8:00PM Winter Wipeout: Deck The Balls (R)
9:00-11:00PM CMA Country Christmas (R)

Sunday, December 18, 2011
4:00PM ET/2:00PM PT Extreme Makeover: Home Edition (R)
5:00PM ET/3:00PM PT Extreme Makeover: Home Edition (R)
7:00PM America's Funniest Home Videos (R)
8:00PM Once Upon a Time (R)
9:00pm-11:00pm ABC Sunday Movie of the Week: The Santa Clause 3 - The Escape Clause (R)

Monday, December 19, 2011
8:00PM Kung Fu Panda Holiday Special (new to ABC)
8:30PM A Chipmunk Christmas (new to ABC)
9:00PM You Deserve It (#5)
10:00PM Castle (R)

Tuesday, December 20, 2011
8:00PM Last Man Standing (R)
8:30PM Last Man Standing (R)
9:00pm The Middle (R)
9:30pm Suburgatory (R)
10:00PM Body of Proof (R)

Wednesday, December 21, 2011
8:00PM The Middle (R)
8:30PM Suburgatory (R)
9:00PM Modern Family (R)
9:30PM Happy Endings (R)
10:00PM Revenge (R)

Thursday, December 22, 2011
8:00PM Disney Prep & Landing
8:30PM Prep & Landing 2: Naughty vs. Nice (encore)
9:00PM I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown
10:00PM Grey's Anatomy (R)

Friday, December 23, 2011
8:00PM Shrek the Halls (R)
8:30PM Phineas and Ferb Christmas Vacation (R)
9:00PM Prep & Landing 2: Naughty vs Nice (R)
9:30PM Kung Fu Panda Holiday Special (R)
10:00PM 20/20

Saturday, December 24, 2011
7:00-11:00PM ABC Special Presentation: The Sound of Music (R)

Sunday, December 25, 2011
2:00PM ET/11:00AM PT Kia NBA Countdown
2:30PM ET/11:30AM PT NBA Basketball: Miami Heat at Dallas Mavericks
5:00PM ET/2:00PM PT NBA Basketball: Chicago Bulls at Los Angeles Lakers
7:30PM ET/4:30PM PT TBD
8:00PM Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (R)
8:30PM-11:00PM ABC Saturday Movie of the Week: Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas (R)

Monday, December 26, 2011
8:00PM Rudolph’s Shiny New Year
9:00PM You Deserve It (#6)
10:00PM Castle (R)

Tuesday, December 27, 2011
8:00PM Last Man Standing (R)
8:30PM Last Man Standing (R)
9:00pm The Middle (R)
9:30pm Suburgatory (R)
10:00PM Body of Proof (R)

Wednesday, December 28, 2011
8:00PM The Middle (R)
8:30PM Suburgatory (R)
9:00PM Modern Family (R)
9:30PM Happy Endings (R)
10:00PM Revenge (R)

Thursday, December 29, 2011
8:00PM Happy New Year, Charlie Brown
9:00PM Grey's Anatomy (R)
10:00PM Grey's Anatomy (R)

Friday, December 30, 2011
8:00-11:00PM ABC Friday Movie of the Week: The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe (R)

Saturday, December 31, 2011
8:00-10:00PM New Year's Rockin' Eve: The 40th Anniversary Party
10:00PM Dick Clark's Primetime New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2012
11:30PM-1:08AM Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2012, Part 1
1:08AM-2:11AM Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2012, Part 2

Sunday, January 1, 2012
4:00pm ET/2:00pm PT Once Upon a Time (R)
5:00pm ET/3:00pm PT Once Upon a Time (R)
7:00pm Once Upon a Time (R)
8:00pm Once Upon a Time (R)
9:00pm Once Upon a Time (R)
10:00pm Once Upon a Time (R)

Monday, January 2, 2012
8:00pm The Bachelor (season premiere)
10:00pm Celebrity Wife Swap (special preview)

Tuesday, January 3, 2012
8:00pm Last Man Standing (#12)
8:30pm Work It (series premiere)
9:00pm Celebrity Wife Swap (#2, timeslot premiere)
10:00pm Body of Proof (#11)

Wednesday, January 4, 2012
8:00PM The Middle (#12)
8:30PM Suburgatory (#10)
9:00PM Modern Family (#11)
9:30PM Happy Endings (#10)
10:00PM Revenge (#11)

Thursday, January 5, 2012
8:00pm Winter Wipeout (season premiere)
9:00pm Grey's Anatomy (#10)
10:00pm Private Practice (#10)

Friday, January 6, 2012
8:00-10:00PM Extreme Makeover: Home Edition (#12)
10:00PM 20/20

Saturday, January 7, 2012
3:00 PM ET/1:00 PM PT Celebrity Wife Swap (R)
8:00pm Winter Wipeout (R)
9:00-11:00pm ABC NEWS’ YOUR VOICE, YOUR VOTE: Republican Presidential Candidates Debate in New Hampshire

Sunday, January 8, 2012
4:00PM ET/2:00PM PT The Bachelor (R)
7:00PM America's Funniest Home Videos (#8)
8:00PM Once Upon a Time (#8)
9:00PM Desperate Housewives (#10)
10:00PM Pan Am (#10)

Monday, January 9, 2012
8:00pm The Bachelor (#2)
10:00pm Castle (#11)

Tuesday, January 10, 2012
8:00pm Last Man Standing (#13)
8:30pm Work It (#2)
9:00pm Celebrity Wife Swap (#3)
10:00pm Body of Proof (#12)

Wednesday, January 11, 2012
8:00PM The Middle (#13)
8:30PM Suburgatory (#11)
9:00PM Modern Family (#12)
9:30PM Happy Endings (#11)
10:00PM Revenge (#12)

Thursday, January 12, 2012
8:00pm Winter Wipeout (#2)
9:00pm Grey's Anatomy (#11)
10:00pm Private Practice (#11)

Friday, January 13, 2012
8:00-10:00PM Extreme Makeover: Home Edition (#13, series finale)
10:00PM 20/20

Saturday, January 14, 2012
3:00 PM ET/1:00 PM PT Celebrity Wife Swap (R)
8:00pm Winter Wipeout (R)
9:00-11:00PM 2012 Miss America Pageant

Sunday, January 15, 2012
4:00PM ET/2:00PM PT The Bachelor (R)
7:00PM America's Funniest Home Videos (#9)
8:00PM Once Upon a Time (#9)
9:00PM Desperate Housewives (#11)
10:00PM Pan Am (#11)

Monday, January 16, 2012
8:00pm The Bachelor (#3)
10:00pm Castle (#12)

Tuesday, January 17, 2012
8:00pm Last Man Standing (#14)
8:30pm Last Man Standing (R)
9:00pm Celebrity Wife Swap (#4)
10:00pm Body of Proof (#13)

Wednesday, January 18, 2012
8:00PM The Middle (#14)
8:30PM Suburgatory (#12)
9:00PM Modern Family (#13)
9:30PM Happy Endings (#12)
10:00PM Revenge (#13)

Thursday, January 19, 2012
8:00pm Winter Wipeout (#3)
9:00pm Grey's Anatomy (#12)
10:00pm Private Practice (#12)

Friday, January 20, 2012
8:00PM Shark Tank (season premiere)
9:00PM Primetime: What Would You Do? (season premiere)
10:00PM 20/20

Saturday, January 21, 2012
8:00-10:00pm ABC Saturday Movie of the Week - Over the Hedge (R)
10:00pm Castle (R)

Sunday, January 22, 2012
4:00PM ET/2:00PM PT The Bachelor (R)
7:00PM America's Funniest Home Videos (#10)
8:00PM Once Upon a Time (#10)
9:00PM Desperate Housewives (#12)
10:00PM Pan Am (#12)

Monday, January 23, 2012
8:00pm The Bachelor (#4)
10:00pm Castle (#13)

Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Eastern & Central Zones:
8:00PM ET/7:00 PM CT Last Man Standing (R)
8:30PM ET/7:00 PM CT Last Man Standing (R)
9:00-10:30PM ET/8:00-9:30PM CT ABC News Special: President Obama's State of the Union Address and the Republican Response (live)
approx. 10:30PM ET/9:30PM CT Modern Family (R, special night/time)
Mountain Time Zone:
7:00-8:30PM ABC News Special: President Obama's State of the Union Address and the Republican Response (live)
8:30PM Modern Family (R, special night/time)
9:00PM Last Man Standing (R, re-scheduled time)
9:30PM Last Man Standing (R, re-scheduled time)
Pacific Time Zone:
6:00-7:30 PM ABC News Special: President Obama's State of the Union Address and the Republican Response (live)
7:30PM PT Local Programming
8:00PM Last Man Standing (R)
8:30PM Last Man Standing (R)
9:00PM Modern Family (R, special night/time)
9:30PM Local Programming
10:00PM Celebrity Wife Swap (R, West Coast only)

Wednesday, January 25, 2012
8:00PM The Middle (R)
8:30PM Suburgatory (R)
9:00PM Modern Family (R)
9:30PM Happy Endings (R)
10:00PM Revenge (R)

Thursday, January 26, 2012
8:00pm Winter Wipeout (R)
9:00pm Grey's Anatomy (R)
10:00pm Private Practice (R)

Friday, January 27, 2012
8:00PM Shark Tank (#2)
9:00PM Primetime: What Would You Do? (#2)
10:00PM 20/20

Saturday, January 28, 2012
8:00PM Winter Wipeout (R)
9:00-11:00PM ABC Saturday Movie of the Week – Blades of Glory (R)

Sunday, January 29, 2012
7:00PM America's Funniest Home Videos (#11)
8:00PM Once Upon a Time (#11)
9:00PM Hallmark Hall of Fame: A Smile As Big As The Moon

Monday, January 30, 2012
8:00pm The Bachelor (#5)
10:00pm Castle (R)

Tuesday, January 31, 2012
8:00pm Last Man Standing (R)
8:30pm Last Man Standing (R)
9:00pm Celebrity Wife Swap (#5)
10:00pm Body of Proof (R)

Wednesday, February 1, 2012
8:00PM The Middle (R)
8:30PM Suburgatory (R)
9:00PM Modern Family (R)
9:30PM Happy Endings (R)
10:00PM Revenge (R)

Thursday, February 2, 2012
8:00pm Winter Wipeout (#4)
9:00pm Grey's Anatomy (#13)
10:00pm Private Practice (#13)

Friday, February 3, 2012
8:00PM Shark Tank (#3)
9:00PM Primetime: What Would You Do? (#3)
10:00PM 20/20

Saturday, February 4, 2012
8:00-11:00PM ABC Saturday Movie of the Week – Transformers (R)

Sunday, February 5, 2012
7:00PM America's Funniest Home Videos (R)
8:00PM America's Funniest Home Videos (R)
9:00PM The Middle (R)
10:00PM Modern Family (R)
10:30PM Modern Family (R)

Monday, February 6, 2012
8:00pm The Bachelor (#6)
10:00pm Castle (#14)

Tuesday, February 7, 2012
8:00pm Last Man Standing (#15)
8:30pm Last Man Standing (#16)
9:00-11:00pm The River (series premiere, #1 and #2)

Wednesday, February 8, 2012
8:00PM The Middle (#15)
8:30PM Suburgatory (#13)
9:00PM Modern Family (#14)
9:30PM Happy Endings (#13)
10:00PM Revenge (#14)

Thursday, February 9, 2012
8:00pm Winter Wipeout (#5)
9:00pm Grey's Anatomy (#14)
10:00pm Private Practice (#14)

Friday, February 10, 2012
8:00PM Shark Tank (#4)
9:00PM Primetime: What Would You Do? (#4)
10:00PM 20/20

Saturday, February 11, 2012
8:00PM Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown/A Charlie Brown Valentine
9:00PM Cougar Town (R)
9:30PM Cougar Town (R)
10:00-11:00PM Cougar Town (R)

Sunday, February 12, 2012
7:00PM America's Funniest Home Videos (#12)
8:00PM Once Upon a Time (#12)
9:00PM Desperate Housewives (#13)
10:00PM Pan Am (#13)

Monday, February 13, 2012
8:00pm The Bachelor (#7)
10:00pm Castle (#15)

Tuesday, February 14, 2012
8:00pm Last Man Standing (#17)
8:30pm Cougar Town (season premiere)
9:00pm The River (#3)
10:00pm Body of Proof (#14)

Wednesday, February 15, 2012
8:00PM The Middle (#16)
8:30PM Suburgatory (#14)
9:00PM Modern Family (#15)
9:30PM Happy Endings (#14)
10:00PM Revenge (#15)

Thursday, February 16, 2012
8:00pm Winter Wipeout (#6)
9:00pm Grey's Anatomy (#15)
10:00pm Private Practice (#15)

Friday, February 17, 2012
8:00PM Shark Tank (#5)
9:00-11:00PM A Special Edition of 20/20 - One Moment in Time: The Life of Whitney Houston

Saturday, February 18, 2012
8:00PM Winter Wipeout (R)
9:00-11:00PM ABC Saturday Movie of the Week: Wild Hogs (R)

Sunday, February 19, 2012
7:00PM America's Funniest Home Videos (#13)
8:00PM Once Upon a Time (#13)
9:00PM Desperate Housewives (#14)
10:00PM Pan Am (#14)

Monday, February 20, 2012
8:00pm The Bachelor (#8)
10:00pm Castle (#16)

Tuesday, February 21, 2012
8:00pm Last Man Standing (#18)
8:30pm Cougar Town (#2)
9:00pm The River (#4)
10:00pm Body of Proof (#15)

Wednesday, February 22, 2012
8:00PM The Middle (#17)
8:30PM Suburgatory (#15)
9:00PM Modern Family (#16)
9:30PM Happy Endings (#15)
10:00PM A Special Edition of 20/20 - Before They Were Famous (all-new)

Thursday, February 23, 2012
8:00pm Winter Wipeout (#7)
9:00pm Grey's Anatomy (#16)
10:00pm Private Practice (#16)

Friday, February 24, 2012
8:00PM Shark Tank (#6)
9:00PM Primetime: What Would You Do? (#5)
10:00PM 20/20

Saturday, February 25, 2012
4:00-6:00 PM ET/2:00-4:00 PM PT Ali 70 from Las Vegas (all-new)
8:00PM Winter Wipeout (R)
9:00-11:00PM ABC Saturday Movie of the Week: The Devil Wears Prada

Sunday, February 26, 2012
7:00-8:30PM 2012 Oscars Red Carpet (live)
8:30-11:30PM The 84th Annual Academy Awards (live)

Monday, February 27, 2012
8:00pm The Bachelor (#9)
10:00pm Castle (#17)

Tuesday, February 28, 2012
8:00pm Last Man Standing (#19)
8:30pm Cougar Town (#3)
9:00pm The River (#5)
10:00pm Body of Proof (#16)

Wednesday, February 29, 2012
8:00PM The Middle (#18)
8:30PM Suburgatory (#16)
9:00PM Modern Family (#17)
9:30PM Happy Endings (#16)
10:00PM Revenge (#16)

Thursday, March 1, 2012
8:00PM Winter Wipeout (R)
9:00PM Jimmy Kimmel Live! After the Academy Awards (R, 2/26)
10:00PM Grey's Anatomy (R, special time)

Friday, March 2, 2012
8:00PM Shark Tank (#7)
9:00PM Primetime: What Would You Do? (#6)
10:00PM 20/20

Saturday, March 3, 2012
8:00PM Winter Wipeout (R)
9:00-11:00PM My Extreme Affliction: A Special Edition of 20/20 (premiere)

Sunday, March 4, 2012
7:00PM America's Funniest Home Videos (#14)
8:00PM Once Upon a Time (#14)
9:00PM Desperate Housewives (#15)
10:00PM GCB (series premiere)

Monday, March 5, 2012
8:00-10:00PM The Bachelor: The Women Tell All (special)
10:00PM Castle (R)

Tuesday, March 6, 2012
8:00pm Last Man Standing (R)
8:30pm Cougar Town (#4)
9:00pm The River (#6)
10:00pm Body of Proof (R)

Wednesday, March 7, 2012
8:00PM The Middle (R)
8:30PM Suburgatory (R)
9:00PM Modern Family (R)
9:30PM Happy Endings (#17)
10:00PM Revenge for Real (special #1)

Thursday, March 8, 2012
8:00PM Winter Wipeout (R)
9:00PM Grey's Anatomy (R)
10:00PM Private Practice (R)

Friday, March 9, 2012
8:00PM Shark Tank (#8)
9:00PM Primetime: What Would You Do? (#7)
10:00PM 20/20

Saturday, March 10, 2012
8:00PM Winter Wipeout (R)
9:00-11:00PM My Extreme Affliction: A Special Edition of 20/20 (#2)

Sunday, March 11, 2012
7:00PM America's Funniest Home Videos (#15)
8:00PM Once Upon a Time (#15)
9:00PM Desperate Housewives (#16)
10:00PM GCB (#2)

Monday, March 12, 2012
8:00-10:00PM The Bachelor (#10, finale)
10:00-11:00PM The Bachelor: After the Final Rose (special)

Tuesday, March 13, 2012
8:00pm Last Man Standing (R)
8:30pm Cougar Town (#5)
9:00pm The River (#7)
10:00pm Body of Proof (#17)

Wednesday, March 14, 2012
8:00PM The Middle (#19)
8:30PM Suburgatory (#17)
9:00PM Modern Family (#18)
9:30PM Happy Endings (#18)
10:00PM Revenge for Real (special #2)

Thursday, March 15, 2012
8:00PM Missing (series premiere)
9:00PM Grey's Anatomy (#17)
10:00PM Private Practice (#17)

Friday, March 16, 2012
8:00PM Shark Tank (#9)
9:00PM Primetime: What Would You Do? (#8)
10:00PM 20/20

Saturday, March 17, 2012
8:00PM Winter Wipeout (R)
9:00-11:00PM My Extreme Affliction: A Special Edition of 20/20 (#3)

Sunday, March 18, 2012
7:00PM America's Funniest Home Videos (#16)
8:00PM Once Upon a Time (#16)
9:00PM Desperate Housewives (#17)
10:00PM GCB (#3)

more to come...keep checking back for updates.




scattered specials/premieres:

Monday, March 19, 2012
8:00-10:00PM Dancing with the Stars (season premiere)

Tuesday, March 27, 2012
9:00PM Dancing with the Stars: The Results (season premiere)

Thursday, April 5, 2012
10:00PM Scandal (series premiere)

Wednesday, April 11, 2012
9:30PM Don't Trust the B----- in Apartment 23 (series premiere)

Saturday, April 14, 2012
8:00PM-11:00PM ABC Premiere Event: Titanic (hours 1-3)

Sunday, April 15, 2012
9:00PM ABC Premiere Event: Titanic (final hour)

Sunday, April 22, 2012
9:00-11:00PM Hallmark Hall of Fame: Firelight (all-new)

Tuesday, April 24 thru May 15, 2012
10:00PM Private Practice (new night)

ABC UNVEILS 2011-12 PRIMETIME SCHEDULE


New Series “Apartment 23,” “Charlie’s Angels,” “Good Christian Belles,” “Last Man Standing,”
“Man Up,” “Missing,” “Once Upon a Time,” “Pan Am,” “Revenge,” “The River,”
“Scandal,” “Suburgatory” and “Work It” Join the Lineup


“America’s Funniest Home Videos,” “The Bachelor,” “Body of Proof,” “Dancing with the Stars,” “Desperate Housewives,” “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition,” “Happy Endings,” “Secret Millionaire,” “Shark Tank” and “20/20” Join Previously Announced Returning Series “Castle,” “Cougar Town,” “Grey’s Anatomy,” “The Middle,” “Modern Family” and “Private Practice”

Paul Lee, president, ABC Entertainment Group, will discuss ABC’s plans for next season and present the network’s 2011-12 fall schedule before the advertising and media communities this afternoon at Lincoln Center’s Avery Fisher Hall.

New series for the 2011-12 season are “Apartment 23,” “Charlie’s Angels,” “Good Christian Belles,” “Last Man Standing,” “Man Up,” “Missing,” “Once Upon a Time,” “Pan Am,” “Revenge,” “The River,” “Scandal,” “Suburgatory” and “Work It.”

“America’s Funniest Home Videos,” “The Bachelor,” “Body of Proof,” “Dancing with the Stars,” “Desperate Housewives,” “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition,” “Happy Endings,” “Secret Millionaire,” “Shark Tank” and “20/20” join previously announced returning series “Castle,” “Cougar Town,” “Grey’s Anatomy,” “The Middle,” “Modern Family” and “Private Practice.” “Saturday Night College Football” also returns.

“We’re thrilled to be launching a really diverse and ambitious schedule that balances the strength and stability of our returning hits with a slew of bold new shows,” said Lee.

Clips, full episodes and photos of the new pilots are available to download at www.abcmedianet.com.

For the 2010-11 TV season, ABC Television Network claims five of the Top 20 highest-rated TV series in Adults 18-49 with “Dancing with the Stars,” “Modern Family,” “Grey’s Anatomy,” “Dancing with the Stars the Results Show” and “Desperate Housewives,” including the No. 1 comedy and the No. 1 drama. In addition, the network delivers the most-watched freshman series overall with “Body of Proof.” For the sixth straight season, the ABC Television Network remains a key destination for upscale viewers, airing seven of the Top 20 highest-rated television series (the most for any network) among Adults 18-49 in homes w/$100k+ annual income.

Fall premiere dates will be announced at a later time. Please note shows picked up but not listed on the schedule will debut later in the 2011-12 season.

ABC’s fall primetime schedule is as follows (all times listed are Eastern); new shows are in bold:


DAY TIME SERIES

MONDAY: 8:00 p.m. “Dancing with the Stars”

10:00 p.m. “Castle”



TUESDAY: 8:00 p.m. “Last Man Standing”

8:30 p.m. “Man Up”

9:00 p.m. “Dancing with the Stars the Results Show”

10:00 p.m. “Body of Proof”



WEDNESDAY: 8:00 p.m. “The Middle”

8:30 p.m. “Suburgatory”

9:00 p.m. “Modern Family”

9:30 p.m. “Happy Endings”

10:00 p.m. “Revenge”


THURSDAY: 8:00 p.m. “Charlie’s Angels”

9:00 p.m. “Grey’s Anatomy”

10:00 p.m. “Private Practice”



FRIDAY: 8:00 p.m. “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition”

9:00 p.m. “Shark Tank”

10:00 p.m. “20/20”



SATURDAY: 8:00 p.m. “Saturday Night College Football”



SUNDAY: 7:00 p.m. “America’s Funniest Home Videos”

8:00 p.m. “Once Upon a Time”

9:00 p.m. “Desperate Housewives”

10:00 p.m. “Pan Am”


NEW FALL AND MIDSEASON SERIES:


DRAMA

“CHARLIE’S ANGELS”

Everyone deserves a second chance -- even a thief, a street racer and a cop who got in a little too deep. After all, the three women who solve cases for their elusive boss, Charlie Townsend, are no saints. They’re angels... Charlie’s Angels.

Set in Miami, this fun, glamorous, action-packed take on the 1970s smash hit series introduces us to three new angels, all fearless detectives, head-turning beauties and close friends. There’s Abby (Rachael Taylor), a Park Avenue princess who became a world-class thief. Then there’s Kate (Annie Ilonzeh), a Miami cop who fell from grace, losing both her career and her fiancé. Finally there’s Gloria, a disgraced army lieutenant who has a way with explosives. When one of the angels’ missions ends in Gloria’s tragic death, Charlie persuades them to partner with Gloria’s childhood friend, Eve (Minka Kelly), a street racer with a mysterious past. They may not know each other yet, but one thing’s for sure -- Abby, Kate and Eve will always have each others’ backs.

“Charlie’s Angels” stars Annie Ilonzeh (“General Hospital”) as Kate Prince, Minka Kelly (“Parenthood,” “Friday Night Lights”) as Eve, Rachael Taylor (“Grey’s Anatomy”) as Abby Sampson and Ramon Rodriguez (“The Wire,” “Daybreak”) as Bosley.

Written and executive-produced by Alfred Gough & Miles Millar (“Smallville”), “Charlie’s Angels” is also executive-produced by Drew Barrymore (“Charlie’s Angels” movies), Leonard Goldberg (the original “Charlie’s Angels”) and Nancy Juvonen (“Charlie’s Angels” movies). It’s directed and executive-produced by Marcos Siega (“Vampire Diaries,” “Dexter”). “Charlie’s Angels” is produced by Millar/Gough Ink, Flower Films and Panda Productions in association with Sony Pictures Television.

“GOOD CHRISTIAN BELLES”

The soap returns to Dallas in this wicked new drama that shows that you can go home again... but only if you’re ready to face the sins of your past.

Amanda Vaughn (Leslie Bibb), once the ultimate high school “mean girl,” is forced to return home in disgrace after her marriage ends in scandal. Amanda is nothing like the girl she was 20 years ago, but as her old classmates reacquaint themselves with the new Amanda, will her home town welcome her with open arms or seek revenge? No one in this town is a saint, but that doesn’t mean they can’t have a heart. As Amanda and her teenage kids try to adjust to their new lives, the ladies from her past alternate between sympathy and scheming.

“Good Christian Belles” stars Leslie Bibb (“Iron Man”) as Amanda Vaughn, Kristin Chenoweth (“Pushing Daisies”) as Carlene Cockburn, Annie Potts (“Law and Order: Special Victims Unit,”“Joan of Arcadia”) as Gigi Stopper, Jennifer Aspen (“Rodney”) as Sharon Peacham, Miriam Shor (“Swingtown” “Damages”) as Cricket Caruth-Reilly, Marisol Nichols (“24”) as Heather Cruz, Brad Beyer (“Jericho”) as Zack Peacham, Mark Deklin (“Lone Star”) as Blake Reilly and David James Elliott (“JAG”) as Ripp Cockburn.

Based on Kim Gatlin’s hit book, Good Christian Bitches, “Good Christian Belles” is executive-produced by Darren Star (“Sex and the City”), Robert Harling (“Steel Magnolias”) and Aaron Kaplan. The pilot is written by Robert Harling and executive-produced and directed by Alan Poul. “Good Christian Belles” is produced by ABC Studios.

“MISSING”

Becca Winstone (Ashley Judd) learns that her son, Michael, disappears while studying abroad, and it’s a race against time when she travels to Europe to track him down. A surprising turn of events reveals just how far one mother will go to protect her family. Exotic locations and thrilling twists will keep you riveted in “Missing.”

How far would you go to save the only thing you have left in the world? At 8 years old, Michael watched as his father, CIA Agent Paul Winstone, was murdered. Now 10 years later, Paul’s wife, Becca, is faced with the reality of her son growing up. When Michael is afforded the opportunity to study abroad, his mother reluctantly agrees it’s time to let him go. Just a few weeks into his trip Michael disappears, and Becca immediately suspects foul play. When she arrives in Rome, she begins piecing together the clues left behind. It isn’t long before the kidnappers realize they’ve picked a fight with the wrong woman. Becca Winstone has a secret of her own -- before Paul’s death, she was also a lethal CIA Agent. But if she wants to find her son alive, Becca will have to rely on old friends and reopen old wounds. Her resourcefulness, skill and determination will be put to the test – but a mother’s love knows no limits.

“Missing” stars Ashley Judd (“Double Jeopardy,” “Kiss the Girls”) as Becca Winstone, Sean Bean (“Game of Thrones”) as Paul Winstone, Cliff Curtis (“Trauma”) as Dax, Adriano Giannini (“Oceans Twelve”) as Giancarlo, Nick Eversman (“Cinema Verite”) as Michael Winstone and Tereza Voriskova (“Borgia”) as Oksana.

“Missing” comes from writer Gregory Poirier (“National Treasure: Book of Secrets”) and executive producers Gina Matthews, Grant Scharbo (“The Gates”), Steve Shill (Emmy winner for directing “Dexter” who will direct episodes of “Missing”) and James Parriott (“Sons of Anarchy”). “Missing” is produced by Stillking Films.

“ONCE UPON A TIME”

From the inventive minds of “Lost” executive producers Adam Horowitz and Edward Kitsis comes a bold new imagining of the world, where fairy tales and the modern-day are about to collide.

And they all lived happily ever after – or so everyone was led to believe. Emma Swan knows how to take care of herself. She’s a 28-year-old bail bonds collector who’s been on her own ever since she was abandoned as a baby. But when the son she gave up years ago finds her, everything starts to change. Henry is now 10 years old and in desperate need of Emma’s help. He believes that Emma actually comes from an alternate world and is Snow White and Prince Charming’s missing daughter. According to his book of fairytales, they sent her away to protect her from the Evil Queen’s curse, which trapped the fairytale world forever, frozen in time, and brought them into our modern world. Of course Emma doesn’t believe a word, but when she brings Henry back to Storybrooke, she finds herself drawn to this unusual boy and his strange New England town. Concerned for Henry, she decides to stay for a while, but she soon suspects that Storybrooke is more than it seems. It’s a place where magic has been forgotten, but is still powerfully close… where fairytale characters are alive, even though they don’t remember who they once were. The epic battle for the future of all worlds is beginning, but for good to win, Emma will have to accept her destiny and fight like hell.

“Once Upon a Time” stars Ginnifer Goodwin (“Big Love”) as Snow White/Sister Mary Margaret, Jennifer Morrison (“House MD”) as Emma Swan, Robert Carlyle (“The Full Monty,” “Trainspotting,” “SGU Stargate Universe”) as Rumplestiltskin/Mr. Gold, Lana Parrilla as Evil Queen/Regina, Jamie Dornan as Sheriff Graham, Jared Gilmore (“Mad Men”) as Henry, Josh Dallas as Prince Charming/John Doe and Raphael Sbarge as Jiminy Cricket/Archie.

“Once Upon a Time” was written by Edward Kitsis and Adam Horowitz, who are also executive producers, along with Steve Pearlman (ABC’s “V”). The pilot is directed and executive-produced by Mark Mylod (“Entourage”). “Once Upon a Time” is from ABC Studios.

“PAN AM”

Passion, jealousy and espionage... They do it all – and they do it at 30,000 feet. The style of the 1960s, the energy and excitement of the Jet Age and a drama full of sexy entanglements deliciously mesh in this thrilling and highly-original new series.

In this modern world, air travel represents the height of luxury and Pan Am is the biggest name in the business. The planes are glamorous, the pilots are rock stars and the stewardesses are the most desirable women in the world. Not only are these flyboys and girls young and good looking, but to represent Pan Am they also have to be educated, cultured and refined. They’re trained to handle everything from in-air emergencies to unwanted advances – all without rumpling their pristine uniforms or mussing their hair. There’s Dean (Jonah Lotan) – a cocky, charismatic and ambitious new pilot – the first of a new breed not trained in the war. On the sly against company policy, he’s dating Bridget, a stunning beauty with a mysterious past. A rebellious bohemian, Maggie (Christina Ricci) turns into a buttoned up professional for work so she can see the world. Rounding out the crew are flirtatious Collette (Karine Vanasse), the adventurous Kate (Kelli Garner) and, finally, Laura (Margot Robbie) – Kate’s beauty queen younger sister, a runaway bride, who recently fled a life of domestic boredom to take to the skies.

“Pan Am” stars Christina Ricci (“Penelope”) as Maggie, Kelli Garner (“Going the Distance”) as Kate, Karine Vanasse (“Polytechnique”) as Colette, Margot Robbie (“Neighbours”) as Laura, Jonah Lotan (“24”) as Dean and Michael Mosley (“Justified”) as Ted.

Jack Orman (“ER,” “Men of a Certain Age,”), Tommy Schlamme (“The West Wing,” “Parenthood,” “Mr. Sunshine”) and Nancy Hult Ganis (“Akleeh and the Bee”) are the executive producers of “Pan Am.” Orman is also the writer, with Schlamme directing. “Pan Am” is produced by Jack Orman Productions, Out of the Blue Entertainment and Shoe Money Productions in association with Sony Pictures Television.

“REVENGE”

Wealth, beauty and status define the people in this town, but one woman is willing to destroy everyone for the sake of revenge.

Emily Thorne (Emily Van Camp) is new to the Hamptons. She’s met some of her wealthy neighbors, has made a few new friends and seemingly blends into the town. But something is a little odd about a young girl living in a wealthy town all on her own, and the truth is that Emily isn’t exactly new to the neighborhood. In fact, this was once her old neighborhood, until something bad happened that ruined her family and their reputation. Now Emily is back, and she’s returned to right some of those wrongs in the best way she knows how – with a vengeance.

“Revenge” stars Madeleine Stowe (“We Were Soldiers,” “The Last of the Mohicans”) as Victoria Grayson, Emily Van Camp (“Brothers & Sisters,” “Everwood”) as Emily Thorne, Gabriel Mann (“The Bourne Identity”) as Nolan Ross, Henry Czerny (“Mission: Impossible,” “Clear and Present Danger”) as Conrad Grayson, Ashley Madekwe (“Secret Diary of a Call Girl”) as Ashley Davenport, Nick Wechsler (“Roswell”) as Jack Porter, Josh Bowman (“Prowl”) as Daniel Grayson, Christa B. Allen (“13 Going on 30”) as Charlotte Grayson and Connor Paolo (“Gossip Girl”) as Declan Porter.

“Revenge” is written and executive-produced by Mike Kelley (“Swingtown”), along with executive producers Marty Bowen and Wyck Godfrey (“Twilight”). The pilot is directed and executive-produced by Phillip Noyce (“Salt”). “Revenge” is produced by ABC Studios.

“THE RIVER”

The River follows the story of wildlife expert and TV personality Emmet Cole. Emmet set course around the world with his wife, Tess, and son, Lincoln, while filming what would become one of the most popular shows in television. After he goes missing deep in the Amazon, his family, friends and crew set out on a mysterious and deadly journey to find him.

Famed explorer Dr. Emmet Cole (Bruce Greenwood) went looking for magic deep in the uncharted Amazon and never returned. The shocking truth about his disappearance is out there, somewhere, just waiting to be discovered. To the millions of kids who grew up watching his nature show, Dr. Cole was a hero. To his own son, Lincoln (Joe Anderson), he was more of an enigma. Now, six months after he vanished, Lincoln is finally ready to bury the past when Dr. Cole’s emergency beacon suddenly goes off. At the urging of his mother, Tess (Leslie Hope), Lincoln reluctantly joins her on a search for his father. To fund the rescue, they agree to let Dr. Cole’s cagey ex-producer, Clark (Paul Blackthorne), film the mission documentary-style. The mixed crew of old friends and new acquaintances includes the sexy and resourceful Lena (Eloise Mumford), loyal mechanic Emilio (Daniel Zacapa) and lethal bodyguard Captain Kurt Brynildson (Thomas Kretschmann).

“The River” stars Bruce Greenwood (“Star Trek”) as Emmet Cole, Joe Anderson (“The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Parts 1 and 2”) as Lincoln Cole, Paul Blackthorne (“Lipstick Jungle”) as Clark, Paulina Gaitan as Jahel, Leslie Hope (“24”) as Tess Cole, Eloise Mumford (“Lone Star”) as Lena, Shaun Parkes (“The Mummy Returns”) as Adjay, Thomas Kretschmann (“King Kong”) as Captain Kurt Brynildson and Daniel Zacapa (“Resurrection Blvd.”) as Emilio.

“The River,” from Amblin’s Steven Spielberg, Daryl Frank and Justin Falvey, showrunner/executive producer Michael Green (“Heroes,” “Kings”), is also executive-produced by Oren Peli (creator of “Paranormal Activity”), Zack Estrin, Jason Blum and Steven Schneider. Teleplay by Michael R. Perry and Michael Green, story by Oren Peli & Michael R. Perry and Michael Green. The pilot is directed by Jaume Collet-Serra and produced by ABC Studios.

“SCANDAL”

From the creator and executive producers of “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Private Practice” comes a drama revolving around the life and work of a professional crisis manager and her dysfunctional staff.

A former media relations consultant to the President, Olivia Pope (Kerry Washington) dedicates her life to protecting and defending the public images of our nation’s elite. After leaving the White House, the power consultant opened her own firm, hoping to start a new chapter -- both professionally and personally -- but she can’t seem to completely cut ties with her past. Slowly it becomes apparent that her staff, who specialize in fixing the lives of other people, can’t quite fix the ones closest at hand -- their own.

“Scandal” stars Kerry Washington (“Ray”) as Olivia Pope, Henry Ian Cusick (“Lost”) as Stephen Finch, Columbus Short (“Stomp the Yard”) as Harrison Wright, Guillermo Diaz (“Half-Baked”) as Huck, Darby Stanchfield as Abby Whelan, Katie Lowes as Quinn Perkins, Tony Goldwyn (“Ghost”) as President Fitzgerald Grant and Jeff Perry (“Grey’s Anatomy”) as Cyrus.

“Scandal” was written by Shonda Rhimes (“Grey’s Anatomy,” “Private Practice”). Rhimes and Betsy Beers (“Grey’s Anatomy,” “Private Practice”) are executive producers. Paul McGuigan is the director. “Scandal” is produced by ABC Studios.

COMEDY

“APARTMENT 23”

After a naïve Midwestern girl’s big city dreams are dashed her first week in New York, she finds herself living with her worst nightmare in this hilarious, contemporary comedy about a female odd couple who are surrounded by an outrageous cast of characters.

June (Dreama Walker) moves to Manhattan for a dream job and the perfect company apartment, only to have them disappear in a puff of reality, thanks to a CEO from the Bernie Madoff school of embezzlement. Deep in debt and out on the streets, June scrambles to land a job and place to live. It seems her luck has turned around when she gets hired at a coffee shop and finds Chloe (Krysten Ritter), a charming, vivacious roommate... with the morals of a pirate. She swindles June out of all her savings, but she and her snarky friend, James Van Der Beek (playing himself), soon learn that, just because June’s naïve, she isn’t stupid. June ingeniously turns the tables on Chloe, who is so shocked about being scammed herself that she decides to pull June into her colorful band of friends. Sure, it’s all dysfunctional, bizarre and overwhelming, but so is New York City. And with the help of Chloe and the other oddballs around her, June might just learn the survival secrets she needs to make it there.


“Apartment 23” stars Krysten Ritter (“Breaking Bad,” “Gilmore Girls”) as Chloe, Dreama Walker (“The Good Wife,” “Gossip Girl”) as June, Eric André as Mark, Michael Blaiklock as Eli and James Van Der Beek (“Varsity Blues,” “Dawson’s Creek”) as James Van Der Beek.

Created and written by Nahnatchka Kahn (“American Dad”), “Apartment 23” is executive-produced by Kahn, Jason Winer (“Modern Family”), Dave Hemingson (“American Dad,” “How I Met Your Mother”) and Jeff Morton (“Modern Family”). Winer is also the director. “Apartment 23” is a production of 20th Century Fox Television.

“LAST MAN STANDING”

Today it’s a woman’s world, and this man’s man is on a mission to get men back to their rightful place in society.

Tim Allen returns to ABC in this new comedy from Jack Burditt (“30 Rock”). Men may have built civilizations, invented the locomotive and created ESPN, but they’re about to find out that it’s not a man’s world anymore. You can’t get manlier than Mike Baxter. He’s the marketing director for an iconic outdoor sporting goods store, he loves to have adventures while he’s traveling for work and, of course, he drives a pick-up truck. While Mike is king of the hill at work, he’s the odd man out in a home that is dominated by women -- namely his wife, Vanessa, and their three daughters, 22- year-old Kristin, 17-year-old Mandy and 14-year-old Eve. After being a stay-at-home mom for years, Vanessa recently returned to the workplace and was quickly promoted (much to the dismay of her primarily male co-workers). As a result of Vanessa’s increased work load, Mike is pulled into more hands-on parenting than ever before.

The show stars Tim Allen (“Home Improvement”) as Mike, Nancy Travis (“So I Married an Axe Murderer,” “Three Men and a Baby”) as Vanessa, Molly Ephraim as Mandy, Alexandra Krosney as Kristin, Kaitlyn Dever as Eve and Hector Elizondo (“Chicago Hope”) as Ed.

“Last Man Standing” was written by Jack Burditt (“30 Rock”), who also serves as executive producer with Tim Allen, Becky Clements, Marty Adelstein (“Prison Break”), Shawn Levy (“Night at the Museum”), Richard Baker (“The Santa Clause,” The Santa Clause 2”) and Rick Messina (“The Santa Clause,” The Santa Clause 2”). John Pasquin (“Home Improvement,” “The Santa Clause”) directed. “Last Man Standing” is from Twentieth Century Fox Television.

“MAN UP”

Three modern men try to get in touch with their inner tough guys and redefine what it means to be a “real man” in this funny and relatable comedy.

Will’s grandfather fought in WWII. Will’s father fought in Vietnam. Will plays Call of Duty on his PS3 and drinks non-dairy hazelnut creamer. So what happened to all the real men? They’re still here -- they just smell like pomegranate body wash now. Meet Will (Mather Zickel). His evolved, sensitive nature is why his awesome wife, Theresa (Teri Polo), married him. But Will and his friends find themselves wondering -- in a world of Axe ads and manscaping -- what does it really mean to be a guy anymore? Will is more interested in finding the perfect gift for his son Nathan’s (Jake Johnson) 13th birthday than in doing his job selling insurance; sensitive soul Craig (Christopher Moynihan) still pines for his college ex, Lisa; and Kenny (Dan Fogler) clamps down on his anger and asks himself, “What would Tobey Maguire do?,” when his ex, Brenda (Amanda Detmer), starts seeing a guy (Henry Simmons) who is everything he’s not and much better looking. After Craig crashes Lisa’s wedding to try to win her back, they are all faced with an opportunity to Man Up and be like their forefathers.

The show stars Christopher Moynihan as Craig, Mather Zickel (“The Cape”) as Will, Dan Fogler (“Balls of Fury”) as Kenny, Teri Polo (“Meet the Fockers”) as Theresa, Amanda Detmer (“What About Brian”) as Brenda and Henry Simmons (“Shark”) as Grant.

“Man Up” comes from writer/executive producer/actor Christopher Moynihan (“100 Questions”), executive producer Victor Fresco (“Better off Ted”), Ron West and Kelly Kulchak of Tagline Television (Psych) and director Beth McCarthy-Miller (“SNL,” “30 Rock”). ”Man Up” is produced by ABC Studios.

“SUBURGATORY”

Single father George only wants the best for his 16-year-old daughter, Tessa. So when he finds a box of condoms on her nightstand, he moves them out of their apartment in New York City to a house in the suburbs. But all Tessa sees is the horror of over-manicured lawns and plastic Franken-moms. Being in the ‘burbs can be hell, but it also may just bring Tessa and George closer than they’ve ever been.

Tessa (Jane Levy) and George (Jeremy Sisto) have been on their own ever since Tessa’s mom pulled a “Kramer vs. Kramer” before she was even potty trained. So far, George has done a pretty good job of raising Tessa without a maternal figure in their lives, but suddenly he’s feeling a little out of his league. So it’s goodbye New York City and hello suburbs. At first Tessa is horrified by the big-haired, fake-boobed mothers and their sugar-free Red Bull-chugging kids. But little by little she and her dad begin finding a way to survive on the clean streets of the ‘burbs. Sure, the neighbors might smother you with love while their kids stare daggers at your back, but underneath all that plastic and caffeine, they’re really not half bad. And they do make a tasty pot roast.

The show stars Jeremy Sisto (“Law & Order”) as George Altman, Jane Levy (“Shameless”) as Tessa Altman, Carly Chaikin (“The Last Song”) as Dalia Royce, Allie Grant (“Weeds”) as Lisa, Alan Tudyk (“V”) as Noah Lerner and Cheryl Hines (“Curb Your Enthusiasm”) as Dallas Royce. Ana Gasteyer (“Saturday Night Live”) guest stars.

Emily Kapnek (“Hung”) writes and executive-produces this bitingly ironic single-camera comedy. “Suburgatory” was directed by Michael Fresco (“Raising Hope”), who also executive-produced the pilot. It is produced by Warner Bros. Television.

“WORK IT”

This high-concept comedy centers on two unrepentant guy’s guys who, unable to find work, dress as women to get jobs as pharmaceutical reps. Not only do they pull it off, but they might just learn to be better men in the process.

With unemployment an ongoing issue and women now outnumbering men in the workforce, the new comedy series “Work It” follows two alpha males who realize the only way to beat the current “mancession” and land a job in pharmaceutical sales is to pass themselves off as women. Combining all the best elements of the workplace comedy, the buddy comedy and the family comedy, “Work It” centers on Lee Standish (Ben Koldyke) -- a quick-witted and likable family man who used to be a top car salesman until he got laid off -- and Angel Ortiz (Amaury Nolasco) -- a single, hot-headed ladies’ man with no filter -- who quickly learn there are fundamental differences in the worlds of men and women that go beyond teetering in high heels and tightening up with Spanx. Lee and Angel are determined to keep their ruse going for as long as they can -- and keep their newly found jobs — in this smart, funny and relevant look at male and female relationships at work, at home and socially. Being a better man sometimes means having to be a better woman.

The show stars Ben Koldyke (“How I Met Your Mother”) as Lee, Amaury Nolasco (“Prison Break”) as Angel, Beth Lacke (“Happy Hour”) as Connie, John Caparulo (“Chelsea Lately”) as Brian, Rebecca Mader (“Lost”) as Grace, Rochelle Aytes (“Detroit 1-8-7”) as Vanessa, Kate Reinders (“Sherrie”) as Kelly, Kirstin Eggers (“Aussie and Ted’s Great Adventure”) as Kristin and Kacie Lynch (“Barney and Friends”) as Kat.

“Work It” was written by Andrew Reich & Ted Cohen (“Friends,” “Rules of Engagement”). Reich and Cohen are the executive producers. Beth McCarthy Miller (“Saturday Night Live,” “30 Rock”) is the director. “Work It” is produced by Bonanza Productions, Inc. in association with Summer School Productions and Warner Bros. Television.

RETURNING SERIES

DRAMA

“BODY OF PROOF”

When the brilliant and driven neurosurgeon Dr. Megan Hunt (Dana Delany) suffered a car accident resulting in a unique condition where she could no longer perform surgery, her life as a neurosurgeon was over. But a new one began as a Medical Examiner for the City of Philadelphia. Megan applied her vast medical knowledge and her personal tenacity to the art of solving murders. These cases challenged her not just professionally but personally, as on more than one occasion she came face to face with her past, and in one case in particular she was compelled to perform life saving emergency surgery. Along the way, she earned if not the affection, at least the grudging respect of her colleagues both inside the Medical Examiner’s Office as well as the Police Department. She did all this while at the same time attempting to mend her relationship with her 12-year-old daughter and manage an at times contentious relationship with her ex-husband.

“Body of Proof” stars Dana Delany stars as Dr. Megan Hunt, Jeri Ryan as Dr. Kate Murphey, John Carroll Lynch as Detective Bud Morris, Nicholas Bishop as Peter Dunlop, Sonja Sohn as Detective Samantha Baker, Geoffrey Arend as Dr. Ethan Gross and Windell D. Middlebrooks as Dr. Curtis Brumfield.

The series is created by Christopher Murphey and executive-produced by Murphey, Matthew Gross, and Sunil Nayar. “Body of Proof” is produced by Gross Entertainment and ABC Studio

“CASTLE”

When viewers first met Richard Castle -- a famous mystery novelist and divorced father raising his teenage daughter, while being kept grounded by his Broadway diva mother -- he was creatively blocked. But when the NYPD questioned him in connection with a series of murders staged to imitate crime scenes from his books, Castle found inspiration in NYPD Detective Kate Beckett, a bright and aggressive homicide detective with a fascination for odd and offbeat cases stemming from the years-old unsolved murder of her own mother. Though they instantly clashed, sparks of another sort began to fly, leading both to danger and a hint of romance as Castle stepped in to help find the copycat killer. Once that initial case was solved, Castle and Beckett continued to investigate strange homicides in New York, combining Castle’s writer intuition and Beckett’s creative detective work.

Now after three seasons, Castle and Beckett’s relationship has grown even stronger as they’ve dodged bullets, captured killers, and solved countless murder cases due to their unorthodox partnership. But in the explosive Season 3 finale, which saw the killing of NYPD Captain Roy Montgomery – who was revealed to have a connection to the unsolved murder of Beckett’s mother -- Castle witnessed the shooting of Beckett and, as she lay on the ground with life fading out of her, it’s unknown if she’ll survive...

The series stars Nathan Fillion as Richard Castle, Stana Katic as Detective Kate Beckett, Tamala Jones as Medical Examiner Lanie Parish, Jon Huertas as NYPD Detective Javier Esposito, Seamus Dever as NYPD Detective Kevin Ryan, Molly Quinn as Alexis Castle, with Susan Sullivan as Martha Rodgers.

“Castle” is produced by ABC Studios. Andrew Marlowe is the show’s creator/executive producer, along with executive producers Rob Bowman, David Amann, Laurie Zaks and Armyan Bernstein.

“DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES”

Winner of both the 2005 and 2006 Golden Globe® Award for Best Television Series -- Musical or Comedy – “Desperate Housewives” is a primetime soap with a truly contemporary take on “happily ever after.” The series, which takes a darkly comedic look at suburbia -- where the secret lives of housewives aren’t always what they seem -- began with Mary Alice Young (Brenda Strong) inside her perfect house, in the loveliest of suburbs, taking her own life. Commenting from her elevated point of view, she took us into the lives of her family, friends and neighbors.

“Desperate Housewives” stars Teri Hatcher as Susan Mayer, Felicity Huffman as Lynette Scavo, Marcia Cross as Bree Hodge, Eva Longoria as Gabrielle Solis, Vanessa Williams as Renee Perry, Ricardo Antonio Chavira as Carlos Solis, Doug Savant as Tom Scavo, Kathryn Joosten as Karen McCluskey, Kevin Rahm as Lee McDermott, Tuc Watkins as Bob Hunter, with Brenda Strong as Mary Alice Young and James Denton as Mike Delfino. Also starring Charlie Carver as Porter Scavo, Joshua Logan Moore as Parker Scavo, Darcy Rose Byrnes as Penny Scavo, Madison de la Garza as Juanita Solis and Mason Vale Cotton as MJ Delfino.

Marc Cherry created the series. Cherry is executive producer, along with George W. Perkins, Bob Daily, Sabrina Wind, Larry Shaw, David Grossman, Matt Berry, Jeff Greenstein and Marco Pennette. “Desperate Housewives” is produced by ABC Studios.

“GREY’S ANATOMY”

“Grey’s Anatomy” is the recipient of the 2007 Golden Globe® Award for Best Television Series – Drama, and multiple Emmy nominations, including two for Outstanding Drama Series.

The doctors of Seattle Grace Mercy West Hospital deal with life-or-death consequences on a daily basis -- it’s in one another that they find comfort, friendship and, at times, more than friendship. Together they’re discovering that neither medicine nor relationships can be defined in black and white. Real life only comes in shades of grey.

“Grey’s Anatomy” stars Ellen Pompeo as Meredith Grey, Patrick Dempsey as Derek Shepherd, Sandra Oh as Cristina Yang, Justin Chambers as Alex Karev, Chandra Wilson as Miranda Bailey, James Pickens, Jr. as Richard Webber, Sara Ramirez as Callie Torres, Eric Dane as Mark Sloan, Chyler Leigh as Lexie Grey, Kevin McKidd as Owen Hunt, Jessica Capshaw as Arizona Robbins, Kim Raver as Teddy Altman, Jesse Williams as Jackson Avery and Sarah Drew as April Kepner.

“Grey’s Anatomy” was created and is executive-produced by Shonda Rhimes. Betsy Beers, Mark Gordon, Krista Vernoff, Rob Corn, Mark Wilding, Tony Phelan, Joan Rater are executive producers. “Grey’s Anatomy” is an ABC Studios production.

“PRIVATE PRACTICE”

From Shonda Rhimes, the Golden Globe®-winning creator of “Grey’s Anatomy,” comes the story of a team of gifted doctors working together to change the lives of their patients for the better as they look to one another for friendship and love.

The doctors of Oceanside Wellness and Pacific Wellcare work on the most difficult cases, patients whose medical needs often pose moral and ethical dilemmas. Though they may heatedly disagree at work, and though their personal lives may complicate matters, at the end of the day, they are the best of friends, always ready to be there for one another.

“Private Practice” stars Kate Walsh as Dr. Addison Forbes Montgomery, Tim Daly as Dr. Pete Wilder, Audra McDonald as Dr. Naomi Bennett, Paul Adelstein as Dr. Cooper Freedman, KaDee Strickland as Dr. Charlotte King, Brian Benben as Dr. Sheldon Wallace and Caterina Scorsone as Dr. Amelia Shepherd, with Taye Diggs as Dr. Sam Bennett and Amy Brenneman as Dr. Violet Turner.

“Private Practice” was created and is executive produced by Shonda Rhimes, Betsy Beers, Mark Gordon, Mark Tinker, Steve Blackman and Craig Turk. “Private Practice” is an ABC Studios Production.

COMEDY

“COUGAR TOWN”

In her Golden Globe® nominated role as Jules Cobb, Courteney Cox stars in an ensemble comedy about life, family and friends in the critically acclaimed series, “Cougar Town.” Jules’ inner circle includes next door neighbor Ellie (Christa Miller), her sarcastic, unapologetic confidante; Ellie’s average, but loveable husband, Andy (Ian Gomez); Grayson (Josh Hopkins), her boyfriend/neighbor from across the street; Laurie (Busy Philipps), her younger, feisty protege; ex-husband Bobby (Brian Van Holt), a classic under-achiever, but full of heart; and Travis (Dan Byrd), her dry and witty son who more often than not is the adult observer amongst the group. Together, they make up “the cul-de-sac crew,” a dysfunctional, but supportive and caring extended family... even if they have a funny way of showing it sometimes.

“Cougar Town” stars Courteney Cox as Jules, Christa Miller as Ellie, Busy Philipps as Laurie, Dan Byrd as Travis, Josh Hopkins as Grayson, Ian Gomez as Andy and Brian Van Holt as Bobby.

Bill Lawrence serves as executive producer/writer/director, Kevin Biegel as executive producer/writer and Courteney Cox and David Arquette are executive producers. “Cougar Town” was co-created by Bill Lawrence and Kevin Biegel and is produced by ABC Studios.

“HAPPY ENDINGS”

Forget who gets to keep the ring – when a couple splits, the real question is, who gets to keep the friends? Alex and Dave’s wedding was supposed to be the happiest day of their lives, for them and their long-time friends... until Alex leaves groom-to-be Dave at the altar. The breakup, in the words of one pal, is a “huge game changer” that will complicate everyone’s lives and make everyone question their own choices.

“Happy Endings” stars Eliza Coupe as Jane, Elisha Cuthbert as Alex, Zachary Knighton as Dave, Adam Pally as Max, Damon Wayans, Jr. as Brad and Casey Wilson as Penny.

Created by co-executive producer David Caspe, “Happy Endings” is executive produced by Jamie Tarses, Jonathan Groff, and Anthony & Joe Russo. It is from Sony Pictures Television and ABC Studios.

“THE MIDDLE”

Two-time Emmy winner Patricia Heaton stars in this warm and witty single-camera comedy about raising a family and lowering your expectations.

Middle-aged, middle class and living in the middle of the country in Orson, Indiana, Frankie Heck is a harried wife and working mother of three who uses her wry wit and sense of humor in an attempt to get her family through each day intact. Her work life’s no easier. With her friend and co-worker, Bob, she struggles day to day as the least successful sales woman at the town’s only surviving car dealer.


“The Middle” stars Patricia Heaton as Frankie, Neil Flynn as Mike, Charlie McDermott as Axl, Eden Sher as Sue, Atticus Shaffer as Brick and Chris Kattan as Bob.

“The Middle” was created and is executive produced by Eileen Heisler and DeAnn Heline. The series is from Warner Bros. Television.

“MODERN FAMILY”

ABC’s Emmy Award-winning hit comedy, “Modern Family,” takes a modern and often hilarious look at the complications that come with being a family today. Jay Pritchett, with his much younger wife, Gloria, and her son, Manny, sits as the patriarch of a large blended family that includes his grown daughter Claire, who has three kids of her own with her husband Phil, and a grown son Mitchell, who adopted a Vietnamese baby with his gay life partner Cameron. These three families are unique unto themselves, and together they give us a window into the sometimes warm, sometimes twisted embrace of the modern family.

“Modern Family” stars Ed O’Neill as Jay, Sofía Vergara as Gloria, Julie Bowen as Claire, Ty Burrell as Phil, Eric Stonestreet as Cameron, Jesse Tyler Ferguson as Mitchell, Sarah Hyland as Haley, Ariel Winter as Alex, Nolan Gould as Luke and Rico Rodriguez as Manny.

The series is produced by Twentieth Century Fox Television in association with Levitan Lloyd Productions. Steven Levitan and Christopher Lloyd are executive producers/creators.

ALTERNATIVE

“AMERICA’S FUNNIEST HOME VIDEOS”

“America’s Funniest Home Videos” begins its 22nd season with all-new footage of what happens when adults, children and animals are at their spontaneous best. Hosted by Tom Bergeron, “America’s Funniest Home Videos” is the longest-running primetime entertainment show in ABC history.

Vin Di Bona is executive producer, with Todd Thicke and Michele Nasraway serving as co-executive producers.

“THE BACHELOR”

ABC’s “The Bachelor” is the original primetime romance reality series that offers one lucky man and 25 lucky women the unique opportunity to find true love. This season the hit series will feature its 16th edition with the new Bachelor getting to know 25 women via a series of social gatherings and exotic, romantic dates – some in groups, some individually. He will introduce some of the women to his family and will visit their hometowns for a slice of their lives in an effort to determine the woman with whom he is most compatible. At the end of the journey, filled with drama and surprises against the backdrop of spectacular international settings, the Bachelor may quite possibly have found true love. But the big question is: After all of this, will he pop the question, and will she say yes?


“The Bachelor” is hosted by Chris Harrison and produced by Next Entertainment in association with Warner Horizon Television. Mike Fleiss and Martin Hilton are executive producers.

“DANCING WITH THE STARS”

Hosted by Tom Bergeron (“America’s Funniest Home Videos”) and Brooke Burke (“Dancing with the Stars” Season Seven Champion), the celebrities perform choreographed dance routines which will be judged by renowned Ballroom judge Len Goodman, dancer/choreographers Bruno Tonioli and Carrie Ann Inaba.

“Dancing with the Stars” is the U.S. version of the international smash hit series, “Strictly Come Dancing.” This version is produced by BBC Worldwide Productions. Conrad Green serves as executive producer and Ashley Edens-Shaffer and Joe Sungkur are co-executive producers. Alex Rudzinski directs. “Dancing with the Stars” is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC’s selected HDTV format, with 5.1 channel surround sound. This program carries a TV-PG, L parental guideline.

“EXTREME MAKEOVER: HOME EDITION”

The iconic “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” returns for a ninth season, making dreams come true for deserving families in need of a newly rebuilt and decorated home, as well as whole communities and organizations.

“Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” continues to unite the people selected with their favorite entertainers, athletes, politicians and role models. Last season, participants included (alphabetically) Justin Bieber, Mariah Carey, professional dancers from “Dancing with the Stars,” Paula Deen, Cedric the Entertainer, Christie Brinkley, Kristen Chenoweth, Derek Jeter, the kids from “Modern Family,” Shaquille O’Neal, Katy Perry, Atticus Shaffer, Raven-Symoné, Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban and Shaun White. The designers include team leader Ty Pennington, with Paul DiMeo, Paige Hemmis, Michael Moloney, Ed Sanders, Tracy Hutson, John Littlefield, Leigh Anne Tuohy, Xzibit and Jillian Harris.

“Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” is produced by Endemol USA, of Endemol Holding, and executive-produced by Brady Connell & George Verschoor. David Goldberg is Chairman, Endemol North America.

“SECRET MILLIONAIRE”

“Secret Millionaire” is a one-hour alternative series that follows America’s most successful business people as they spend a week in the country’s poorest areas and ultimately gift deserving members of the community with hundreds of thousands of dollars of their own money.

“Secret Millionaire” is produced by Zodiak USA. Executive producers include Grant Mansfield, Natalka Znak, Claire O’Donohoe and Leslie Garvin. Paul Osborne serves as co-executive producer.

“SHARK TANK”

The critically acclaimed “Shark Tank” gives budding entrepreneurs the chance to make their dreams come true and possibly make a deal that will make them millionaires. Entrepreneurs who dare to enter the “Shark Tank” must try to convince the “Sharks” -- tough, self-made, multi-millionaire tycoons -- to part with their own hard-earned cash and give them the funding they desperately need to jumpstart their business ideas. But the Sharks have a goal, too -- to get a return on their investment and own a piece of the next big business idea.

The “Sharks” are real estate mogul Barbara Corcoran, infomercial industry pioneer Kevin Harrington, technology innovator Robert Herjavec, fashion icon Daymond John and financial expert Kevin O’Leary. Last season, hi-tech billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban and successful comedian and businessman Jeff Foxworthy participated on the panel as guest “Shark” investors.

Mark Burnett, Clay Newbill and Phil Gurin are the executive producers of “Shark Tank,” based on the Japanese “Dragons’ Den” format created by Nippon Television Network Corporation. The series is from Sony Pictures Television.

“20/20”

The ABC News primetime news magazine “20/20” has distinguished itself as one of the most esteemed programs in broadcast journalism. Celebrating its 32nd anniversary this season, “20/20” continues to combine hard-hitting investigative reports, newsmaker interviews and compelling human interest and feature stories. The program is anchored by award-winning journalists Elizabeth Vargas and Chris Cuomo. For over three decades “20/20” has offered viewers reports and stories that have changes lives.

Featured contributors to the program include ABC News correspondents Jim Avila, Ashleigh Banfield, Juju Chang, Bill Ritter, John Quiñones, Jay Schadler, Deborah Roberts and Brian Ross, as well as contributing correspondent Chris Connelly. Barbara Walters, Diane Sawyer and Cynthia McFadden also contribute reports. David Sloan is executive producer of “20/20.”

Leaked schedule

Sunday
7pm AFHV
8pm Extreme Makeover/Secret Millionaire (http://tvlistings.zap2it.com/tv/secret-millionaire/EP01059109)
9pm Desperate Housewives (http://tvlistings.zap2it.com/tv/desperate-housewives/EP00672318)
10pm Pan Am

Monday
8pm Dancing With the Stars (http://tvlistings.zap2it.com/tv/dancing-with-the-stars/EP00747366)
10pm Good Christian Belles

Tuesday
8pm Tim
8:30pm Work it
9pm Dancing Results
10pm Body of Proof

Wed
8pm The Middle
8:30pm Suburgatory
9pm Modern Family
9:30pm Apt. 23
10pm Cougar Town
10:30pm Happy Endings

Thursday
8pm Castle
9pm Charlie's Angels
10pm Grey's Anatomy (http://tvlistings.zap2it.com/tv/greys-anatomy/EP00732283)

Friday
8pm Shark Tank
9pm Private Practice (http://tvlistings.zap2it.com/tv/private-practice/EP00930971)
10 20/20

I like it, but I would be shocked if they moved Grey's Anatomy. It would be a great move tough as Grey's 2 hours episodes always showed good ratings at 10pm. That would leave a lot of big shows for midseason. Can't wait to know for sure the schedule.

I like it, but I would be shocked if they moved Grey's Anatomy. It would be a great move tough as Grey's 2 hours episodes always showed good ratings at 10pm. That would leave a lot of big shows for midseason. Can't wait to know for sure the schedule.

I think the problem is Grey's has never launched another hit show really. PP was kind of one for awhile, but it also had a previous star of Grey's, so...

I hope they do move it but like you I won't believe it til I see it. Charlie's Angels has so much more potential at 9pm than 10, and I LOVE Castle leading off the night...

im glad that they moved cougar town because now i dont have to decide between it and harrys law

OFFICIAL SCHEDULE RELEASED! You Will be Surprised!

(FALL SCHEDULE ONLY)

MONDAY:
8:00 p.m. "Dancing with the Stars"
10:00 p.m. "Castle"

TUESDAY:
8:00 p.m. "Last Man Standing"
8:30 p.m. "Man Up"
9:00 p.m. "Dancing with the Stars the Results Show"
10:00 p.m. "Body of Proof"

WEDNESDAY:
8:00 p.m. "The Middle"
8:30 p.m. "Suburgatory"
9:00 p.m. "Modern Family"
9:30 p.m. "Happy Endings"
10:00 p.m. "Revenge"

THURSDAY:
8:00 p.m. "Charlie's Angels"
9:00 p.m. "Grey's Anatomy"
10:00 p.m. "Private Practice"

FRIDAY:
8:00 p.m. "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition"
9:00 p.m. "Shark Tank"
10:00 p.m. "20/20"

SATURDAY: 8:00 p.m. "Saturday Night College Football"

SUNDAY:
7:00 p.m. "America's Funniest Home Videos"
8:00 p.m. "Once Upon a Time"
9:00 p.m. "Desperate Housewives"
10:00 p.m. "Pan Am"

New Series "Apartment 23," "Charlie's Angels," "Good Christian Belles," "Last Man Standing," "Man Up," "Missing," "Once Upon a Time," "Pan Am," "Revenge," "The River," "Scandal," "Suburgatory" and "Work It" Join the Lineup

"America's Funniest Home Videos," "The Bachelor," "Body of Proof," "Dancing with the Stars," "Desperate Housewives," "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition," "Happy Endings," "Secret Millionaire," "Shark Tank" and "20/20" Join Previously Announced Returning Series "Castle," "Cougar Town," "Grey's Anatomy," "The Middle," "Modern Family" and "Private Practice"

Please note shows picked up but not listed on the schedule will debut later in the 2011-12 season.
http://www.abcmedianet.com/DNR/2011/upfront_2011_schedule_release.doc

This is a much better lineup than last year. I think they would have been better moving Castle to Wednesdays at 10 and replacing it with a new show but I understand why they didn't. Private Practice should have been moved though. ABC does have some pretty interesting new shows. I'll probably check out Pan Am, Once Upon a Time, Last Man Standing and Revenge.

Besides The Middle and Castle, I'm interested the most in Subergatory, Last Man Standing, and Once Upon a Time. And I'm really glad the awful Work It didn't get paired with Last Man Standing. Subergatory should fit like a glove with The Middle. And kudos to ABC for putting an interesting scripted show Sundays at 8:00, I really didn't think they would take Secret Millionaire off. I might also try Man Up, Revenge, and Charlie's Angels. The odds are really against Revenge hitting though. I had wanted Castle to move but am glad it stayed as it will now kill Playboy. :clap:

This is a much better lineup than last year. I think they would have been better moving Castle to Wednesdays at 10 and replacing it with a new show but I understand why they didn't. Private Practice should have been moved though. ABC does have some pretty interesting new shows. I'll probably check out Pan Am, Once Upon a Time, Last Man Standing and Revenge.

I wouldn't be surprised to see Private Practice air in a fall/spring pattern with no repeats. More than likely, Scandal filling the slot in mid-season.

Besides The Middle and Castle, I'm interested the most in Subergatory, Last Man Standing, and Once Upon a Time. And I'm really glad the awful Work It didn't get paired with Last Man Standing. Subergatory should fit like a glove with The Middle. And kudos to ABC for putting an interesting scripted show Sundays at 8:00, I really didn't think they would take Secret Millionaire off. I might also try Man Up, Revenge, and Charlie's Angels. The odds are really against Revenge hitting though. I had wanted Castle to move but am glad it stayed as it will now kill Playboy. :clap:

Work It looks like the worst show ever made.

Work It looks like the worst show ever made.
Work It actually looks kind of good. As for the other ABC shows (excluding Last Man Standing, The River, and Suburgatory) they look AWFUL.

Pretty solid schedule IMO, much better than NBC's and more interesting than FOX's. It's not all good, but it is a start.

Castle not moving surprises me a lot, they really need it to shore up another night and launch a new hit at 10... but on the flip side they will continue to dominate Mondays.

I like the idea of comedies on Tuesday but I'd put them after DWTS at 9... however, Tim Allen should bring the star power to self-start. BOP is acceptable for 10pm.

Wednesdays... 8-9:30 was totally predictable but I am very surprised about 9:30-11. Happy Endings getting the most prized sitcom lead-in on ABC is very interesting, this will be a huge test if it has legs or not(I am not sold). Revenge at 10pm is bizarre... and on paper sounds like a disaster as it has less than zero flow with the comedies, but it does look different than what they tried last year in the slot, and it will be totally different from CBS/NBC, so it might have a shot with some creative marketing.

Thursdays was my biggest surprise... Charlie's Angels at 8 is good but I am shocked PP is staying after Grey's. This was a golden opportunity to improve that slot and they didn't take it. Hopefully at midseason they will try a new show there.

Fridays... EM: HE will be huge on this night IMO, it's perfect, and Shark Tank will do okay business. Solid night considering it's cheap and not scripted like the other networks.

Sundays... FINALLY! About 3 years later than it should have changed, it changed. Once Upon a Time looks very interesting and 8pm is a perfect slot for it. I am not totally sold on DH/Pan Am's pairing as DH has sunk so low now... but if 8pm can be shored up it may help the rest of the night. On the other hand... if it bombs, the whole night is in trouble. But I do think this is a good decision to change a sinking for years lineup. Either way, this night is gonna need a LOT of promotion.

Overall, very good schedule. Not as good as I hoped, but I figured they wouldn't really move their tentpoles(DH and Grey's), and ABC has a LOT of midseason shows with potential, so I think they will have a much better year than this year

Work It actually looks kind of good. As for the other ABC shows (excluding Last Man Standing, The River, and Suburgatory) they look AWFUL.the only one that even interest me slighty is pan am the rest ehhh

Good schedule and shows. Brent, that leaked schedule was very fake. I never saw that anywhere. Who "leaked? it? I didn't have anything last night. ABC was tight-lipped.

Upfront presentation was great. Recap to follow later tonight.

Good schedule and shows. Brent, that leaked schedule was very fake. I never saw that anywhere. Who "leaked? it? I didn't have anything last night. ABC was tight-lipped.

"ABC Insider" over at Zap2it. In past years they had been pretty good... :confused: Oh well, life goes on.

ABC Primetime Schedule Announcement presentation outline:

- Power of ABC video montage
- Anne Sweeney, Co-Chair of Disney Media Networks and President of Disney-ABC Television Group
- Geri Wang, President of Ad Sales
- Video montage of ABC series
- Paul Lee, President of ABC Primetime Entertainment
* Goes over Fall schedule starting with Thursday
* First clip shown: Charlie's Angels
* Once Upon a Time clip shown - Lee says please watch the pilot, it is an incredible show
* Pan Am clip shown
* Dancing with the Stars with its best year ever, Castle #1 in time period
* Tim Allen comes up on stage to discuss his ABC past and now returning to ABC
* Clip of Tim Allen in Last Man Standing is shown
* Clip of Man Up is shown - will appeal to both men and women
* Cougar Town will air in between Dancing cycles at 9pm
* Clip of Apartment 23 shown - Lee says tested very well among younger audience - Lee says it is outrageous and he hopes deeply inappropriate
* Clip of Suburgatory is shown - Jane Leevy is going to be a breakout star
* Modern Family remains at 9pm, best and #1 comedy on TV. Clip shown along with a brief sneak peek of what is to come this season during the final two episodes
* Clip shown of Mid-season comedy Work It (under the Wednesday presentation) - Lee says it is silly and hilarious
* Jimmy Kimmel Live! clip shown to introduce Jimmy Kimmel
* Jimmy Kimmel is his usual hilarious self at upfront with jokes about NBC's upfront presentation, Donald Trump, CBS' old viewers, The X-Factor, ad money and so much more.
* Clip of Revenge is shown - an absolute gem
* Fall schedule recapped and what each night means (Monday hits, Tuesday family comedy, Wednesday TV's best comedy block, powerful dramas on Thursday, family night on Friday, powerhouse ESPN on Saturday and appointment TV on Sunday)
* Mid-season: launches in winter, spring and summer
* Missing sizzle with interview with Ashley Judd shown, launching just after the new year
* Clip of Scandal shown - all about character, launches after the new year as well
* Clip of The River shown - launching in spring and is quite a ride and utterly original
* Clip of Good Christian Belles shown - great storytelling
* Upfront closes with a special message from Brick of The Middle

That's good that Private Practice is staying in the same day and time slot (Thursdays' at 10pm/9pm central). I think it would hurt the show to move it to Fridays.

Hey Pavan, are there any fall promos coming up during the season finales? I saw the Charlie's Angels one during DH Sunday but was hoping to see others.

Charlie's Angels 5 second bumper airs again next on Grey's Anatomy finale during first break.

We got info on ABC's pickups for comedy, drama and alternative series, but here are the details of specials and movies:

Specials

CMA Music Festival
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
8:00-11:00pm ET
Nashville is the true home to country music, and in this one-of-kind special, top country performers hit the stage to showcase their amazing talent during this four-day party and music celebration. In addition to incredible, never-before-televised music performances, this special captures the heart of the CMA Music Festival – the unique bond between country music artists and their fans.
The CMA Music Festival is celebrating its 40th year, and the tradition continues to be legendary with only the best country singers and songwriters invited to perform. Artists will rock out in Tennessee from June 9th - 12th, including performances by Brad Paisley, Zac Brown Band, Sheryl Crow, Reba McEntire, Rascal Flatts, Martina McBride, Keith Urban, Sara Evans, Miranda Lambert, and Lady Antebellum, among many more!
The three-hour special will incorporate all the best moments of the festival with everyone's favorite country stars.

45th Annual CMA Awards
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
8-11pm ET
'Country Music's Biggest Night' returns live from the Sommett Center in Nashville on November 9 with more music, more stars – and an estimated 33 million viewers, expected to tune in to some or all of the broadcast based on last year's time-period winning performance.
Expect another dynamic performance when the nation tunes in to honor country music's top performers, songwriters, record producers and music video directors, as determined by the 6,000 industry professional members of Country Music Association.

2011 American Music Awards
Sunday, November 20, 2011
8-11pm ET
"With a performer-list which read like a who's-who of the music industry, the show – which took place at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles – most definitely hit a home-run in terms of star power." – thatgrapejuice.net
Live performances of the hottest pop, rock and country artists continue to make American Music Awards one of the country's top specials with young adults. With appearances by Taylor Swift, who won five awards, and show-stopping performances by Lady Gaga, The Black Eyed Peas, and other talented performers, last season's telecast rocked as the season's third-highest ranked Awards show (behind the Academy Awards® and the Grammys®). More than 33 million viewers tuned in to watch some, or all, of the broadcast – and that's music to advertisers.
American Music Awards are presented to artists in the categories of Pop/Rock, Country, Rap/Hip-Hop, Soul/R&B, Alternative, Adult Contemporary, Latin and Contemporary Inspirational. Winners are determined by online voting.
The show, founded by Dick Clark in 1973, will again be broadcast live from the Nokia Theatre L.A. A live pre-show on the red carpet will be streamed by dick clark productions before the telecast.

Barbara Walters' 10 Most Fascinating People of 2011
December, 2011
1-Hour
TBD

Prep and Landing: Naughty Vs. Nice (NEW!)
December, 2011
Half-Hour
The yuletide adventures of Christmas elves Lanny and Wayne continue in an ABC holiday special for 2011 in Prep & Landing: Naughty vs. Nice. With the Big 2-5 fast approaching, Wayne and Lanny must race to recover classified North Pole technology which has fallen into the hands of a computer-hacking Naughty Kid! Desperate to prevent Christmas from descending into chaos, Wayne seeks out the foremost Naughty Kid Field Expert to aid in the mission: a bombastic member of the Coal Elf Brigade who also happens to be his estranged brother, Noel.

The original Prep & Landing special and last season's seven-minute animated short Prep & Landing: Operation: Secret Santa, will also air this holiday season.

Santa Claus is Comin' to Town
December, 2011
1-Hour
You better watch out, you better not cry,
Better not pout, I'm telling you why ...
Santa Claus is comin' to town.
This classic animated holiday special, based on the traditional Christmas standard, continues to delight generations of viewers.
The perennial favorite features Fred Astaire narrating the timeless tale of Kris Kringle (Mickey Rooney), a young boy with an immense desire to do good things for others. In his home village of Sombertown, Kris has started a gift factory where he builds toys and gives them to all the local children. But when the evil ruler, Burgermeister Meisterburger (Paul Frees) bans toys from the land, Kris is forced to go directly to Mother Nature and ask her for assistance. With the help of magical elves and several special reindeer, Kris overcomes the Burgermeister and delivers toys to children all over the world – earning him the name Santa Claus.

Shrek the Halls
December, 2011
Half-Hour
'Twas the night before Christmas
And I spent all the day
Finishing up on my Christmas display.
Now missing all this
Would be nothing but tragic,
So just follow me and I'll show you the magic.
It is Shrek's first Christmas, and wife Fiona (Cameron Diaz) wants it to be one to remember. But Shrek wants to do things his way, and just spend some quiet time with the kids. As Christmas Eve draws nearer, his plan for a sedate gathering explodes into a raucous party attended by all of the world's fairy-tale personalities. And Shrek learns to love this divine and chaotic time of the year.
DreamWorks' half-hour animated special features the Shrek characters putting their own spin on holiday traditions. And "like the movie sequels, Shrek the Halls keeps the gags flying..." "...for a made-for-TV version of a theatrical blockbuster, it looks utterly polished..." – Variety (Nov. 27, 2007)

Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve 2012 with Ryan Seacrest
December 31, 2011
3.5 Hours
Television's most popular New Year's bash is an annual tradition for millions who tune in to ABC's non-stop, bi-coastal entertainment show filled with special guests, musical performances, and celebrations from around the globe. Again, Ryan Seacrest will team up with Dick Clark at New York City's famous Times Square, where large crowds gather to count down to the New Year as the lighted ball drops. But the fun doesn't end there for viewers at home... ABC's event festivities continue until 2am ET.
Another tradition is the special's strong ratings performance. Last year's telecast delivered its largest Adult 18-49 audience in three years and topped every other Primetime entertainment program during the week by wide margins.
The celebratory broadcast consists of three specials: Dick Clark's Primetime New Year's Rockin' Eve 2012 with Ryan Seacrest (10-11pm, ET); Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve 2012 with Ryan Seacrest Part 1 (11:35pm - 1:05am, ET) and Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve 2012 with Ryan Seacrest Part 2 (1:05-2:05am, ET).
This December, viewers and advertisers can expect another exciting, high-performance New Year's showcase.

2012 Miss America Pageant
January, 2012
Two-Hour
The 2012 Miss America Pageant promises to be an exciting event, after successfully returning to ABC last year. The 2011 pageant saw a 47 percent increase in viewers over last year, and surged by 2.5 million viewers from its first half-hour to its final half-hour. A panel of seven esteemed judges will evaluate the contestants from the preliminaries through the final night of competition, which will broadcast live from Las Vegas and hosted by Chris Harrison and Brooke Burke.

2012 Oscars Red Carpet
Sunday, February 26, 2012
7pm ET/4pm PT

Before Hollywood's top film stars, producers, directors and writers enter the Kodak Theatre at Hollywood and Vine for television's largest entertainment event – the Academy Awards® – they make their way up the world's most famous red carpet in front of hundreds of cameras, thousands of fans, and millions of viewers tuned into ABC. This pre-show scheduled prior to big show is a buzz-worthy event unto itself, filled with enough mega-watt glamour, glitz and star power to provide an organic environment for Oscar®-quality advertisers.

84th Annual Academy Awards
Sunday, February 26, 2012
8:30-11:30pm ET/5:30-8:30pm PT
3 Hrs
The biggest night of the year for Hollywood and for entertainment advertisers returns to ABC-TV in 2012 with more movies, more film stars... and more ratings momentum.
The Academy Awards® telecast is one of the best platforms to reach a high concentration of affluent and educated viewers. In March 2010, indices among adults 18-49 were higher than those of all other specials, including Super Bowl (170 index/HHI $100K+ and 167 index/4+ Years College).
The ceremony will once again take place at the prestigious Kodak Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center® in Hollywood. It all begins with a fashionable walk down the famous red carpet.
Glitz, glamour, buzz, and consumers. The Academy Awards® delivers them all.
NTI/NAD, 3/7/10 (Adults, Women, Men 18-34, 18-49, 25-54; C3 ratings)

TBD Specials: Beyonce and the Wold, and CMA Country Christmas



Charlie Brown Specials
This season, ABC will again air special animated Peanuts programs. Each has a personality as unique as the notable characters created by award-winning cartoonist Charles M. Schulz. These engaging family favorites, based on Shultz' classic syndicated comic strip that began in the 1950s, impart worthwhile lessons while engaging large young audiences.

It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown
October, 2011
One Hour with Bonus Special
There are three things I have learned never to discuss with people: religion, politics, and the Great Pumpkin. – Linus
In this Emmy-nominated Peanuts classic, Charlie Brown's security blanket-toting best friend Linus believes the Great Pumpkin rises out of the pumpkin patch on Halloween night and gives toys to all the good little children, just like Santa does at Christmastime. As Linus awaits the Great Pumpkin, the rest of the Peanuts gang go trick-or-treating, while Snoopy, dressed up as the famous World War I flying ace, focuses on shooting down the infamous Red Baron – from the top of his doghouse.
ALSO: You're Not Elected, Charlie Brown
Linus runs for class president with Lucy and Charlie Brown managing his campaign. This bonus PEANUTS feature has Chad Webber as Charlie Brown, Robin Kohn as Lucy, Stephen Shea as Linus, Hilary Momberger as Sally and Todd Barbee as Russell.

A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving
November, 2011
One Hour with Bonus Special
There's no problem so big you can't run away from it. – Linus
It's Thanksgiving at Charlie Brown's House! The true meaning of Thanksgiving is at the heart of this special, as Snoopy, Woodstock, Peppermint Patty and the rest of the Peanuts gang celebrate the traditions of Thanksgiving Day in a non-traditional way: having dinner at the ping-pong table with toast, popcorn and desserts! Despite much turmoil, Thanksgiving ends happily for the group with Charlie Brown's grandmother.
ALSO: The Mayflower Voyagers
This PEANUTS feature originally aired as part of an eight-episode, animated mini-series called "This Is America, Charlie Brown," which had the Peanuts gang visiting important events in United States history. To help celebrate Thanksgiving, ABC brings viewers The Mayflower Voyagers to explore how the pilgrims came to America.

A Charlie Brown Christmas
December, 2011
1 Hour
Lights… That's what Christmas is all about, Charlie Brown. – Linus
In the first-ever primetime animated TV special based upon the popular comic strip, the ever– unlucky Charlie Brown tries to do good by directing the Christmas school play. He tries to find a tree for the play and he chooses a pitiful little twig. At first the gang makes fun of Charlie for choosing such an ugly tree for the holiday but an assist from Linus makes the true message of the season come shining through. In the end, everyone realizes that a little affection can make all the difference in the world...even to a tree.
The popular TV special is considered a timeless holiday classic by millions of viewers. Its soundtrack by jazz composer Vince Guaraldi has become as well-known as the story itself, especially the piece entitled "Linus and Lucy," which has become seen as the signature musical theme to Charlie Brown and the Peanuts gang.

I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown
December, 2011
1 Hour
Yesterday I was a dog. Today I'm a dog. Tomorrow I'll probably still be a dog. Sigh! There's so little hope for advancement. – Snoopy
Linus' younger brother Rerun wants a dog for Christmas and involves the Peanuts gang in his quest. Will his mom allow him to get one? Can he handle the responsibility of caring for a dog? Find out in this post-Charles Schulz Christmas special based on his timeless Peanuts characters.

Happy New Year, Charlie Brown!
December, 2011
One Hour with Bonus Special
"You know how I always dread the whole year? Well, this time I'm only going to dread one day at a time."– Charlie Brown
Charlie Brown is looking forward to Christmas vacation, until his teacher assigns the class to read "War and Peace" by Leo Tolstoy over the Christmas Holiday, and then write a book report on it. Things turn from bad to worse when Peppermint Patty calls to invite him to a New Year's party and Lucy enrolls their friends in a dance class, to learn how to dance properly.
ALSO: She's a Good Skate, Charlie Brown
In the first Peanuts special in which the adults actually speak words rather than be represented with the plunger-muted trombone sounds, Peppermint Patty spends hours at a frozen winter pond practicing skating routines, as Snoopy, her "skating coach," barks and snarls orders. When the tape containing her music breaks at the competition, Snoopy's little bird friend Woodstock saves the day when he steps up to the microphone and whistles a beautiful rendition of Puccini's "O Mio Babbino Caro."

Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown and A Charlie Brown Valentine
February, 2012
One-Hour
Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown: Hearts are fluttering on Valentine's Day at Birchwood School, and Linus has brought a huge box of candy for his homeroom teacher. Thinking that the candy is for her, Sally reciprocates with a homemade card for Linus. Lucy meanwhile, demands some affection from Schroeder, and Charlie Brown waits for his cards in the mail - and waits - and waits.
A Charlie Brown Valentine: Nothing takes the taste out of peanut butter quite like unrequited love. – Charlie Brown
Love is in the air and Valentine's Day is a week away. Charlie Brown hopes to get a Valentine from the little red-haired girl, as does Sally from Linus...Lucy from Schroeder...and Peppermint Patty from Charlie Brown. The usual heartbreak with all these relationships comes to a head on Valentine's Day, ending with the ill-fated Valentine's Dance.

It's the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown
April, 2012
Half Hour
Some Easter Beagle! He gave me my own egg! – Lucy
Easter is fast approaching, and that means there is a lot to do for the "Peanuts" pals. Charlie, Sally, Lucy and Marcie try to get ready for the big day by making several unsuccessful – yet creative – attempts to prepare eggs for coloring: frying, waffle-ironing, toasting, roasting, and finally soup, while Linus insists there is no preparation necessary. Not to worry…. The Easter Beagle steps in to save the day!
This classic Emmy nominated springtime special returns to ABC in the Spring of 2012.

More specials are also available.


Theatricals


TBD


Original Movies


Titanic
Spring 2012
Four-Hour Mini-Series
From the creative minds of BAFTA-winning producer Nigel Stafford Clark and Oscar-winning screenwriter Julian Fellowes, the highly anticipated four-part miniseries Titanic begins production this May in Budapest, Hungary. Titanic is an extraordinary re-telling of the doomed voyage that cleverly weaves action, mystery and romantic plots. It features both fictional and historical characters, ranging from steerage passengers to upper class guests, who come together in an explosive and unforgettable finale. Each point of view culminates in a cliff-hanger, as the ship begins to flounder, building to an explosive conclusion that draws together all the stories. Viewers will be taken on a heart-wrenching journey through Titanic's last hours, as it's revealed which of the characters they've come to know so well will survive, and which will not.

Starring
Linus Roache
Geraldine Somerville
Noah Reid
Linda Kash
David Eisner
Celia Imrie
Toby Jones
Perdita Weeks
Lee Ross
Jenna-Louise Coleman
Sophie Winkleman
Steven Waddington
David Calder
James Wilby
Antonio Magro
Dragos Bucur
Stephen Campbell Moore
Lyndsey Marshal
Mark Lewis Jones
Ruth Bradley
Peter McDonald
Slyvestra Le Touzel

Produced in association with ITV Studios, Shaw Media, Deep Indigo Productions, Lookout Point, Sienna Films Inc., Mid Atlantic Films
Executive Producers: Nigel Stafford Clark, Chris Thompson, Simon Vaughan, Kate Bartlett, Jennifer Kawaja, Julia Sereny, Howard Ellis, Adam Goodman, David Collins
Writer: Julian Fellowes

I began watching the picked-up pilots this weekend. So far I have watched these, but I'm not allowed to review them yet. So here are just some quick thoughts (I posted these on Twitter):

Last Man Standing: Rough cut of Tim Allen's #LastManStanding pilot is good. Nancy Travis not used much. Can't say more, not for review.

Charlie's Angels: #CharliesAngels pilot is fun and has a ton of action! @MinkaKelly is stunning! A nice mix of the original series and the movies.

Revenge: starring Emily VanCamp is Dynasty/Dallas style. High class primetime soap that is just purely addicting! I'm in for it! will suck you in. Very intriguing and you'll want to know what will happen next!

Pan Am: another great pilot. Next season is going to be truly quality TV. Pan Am was excellent. Great story and interesting premise!

More to come, as soon as I have some time to watch. But so far, 4 for 4.

Fall premiere dates are announced. Check back in a bit on page one for the day-by-day schedule.

ABC ANNOUNCES FALL SERIES PREMIERE DATES


ABC announced the following Fall premiere dates for the 2011-2012 season today. All times listed are ET.


Friday, September 16
10:00 p.m. “20/20”

Monday, September 19
8:00-10:00 p.m. “Dancing with the Stars”
10:00-11:00 p.m. “Castle”

Tuesday, September 20
9:00-10:00 p.m. “Dancing with the Stars the Results Show”
10:00-11:00 p.m. “Body of Proof”

Wednesday, September 21
8:00-9:00 p.m. “The Middle” (special one-hour premiere)
9:00-10:00 p.m. “Modern Family” (special one-hour premiere)
10:00-11:00 p.m. “Revenge”

Thursday, September 22
8:00-9:00 p.m. “Charlie’s Angels”
9:00-11:00 p.m. “Grey’s Anatomy” (special two-hour premiere)

Sunday, September 25
7:00-9:00 p.m. “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” (special two-hour premiere)
9:00-10:00 p.m. “Desperate Housewives”
10:00-11:00 p.m. “Pan Am”

Wednesday, September 28
8:30-9:00 p.m. “Suburgatory”
9:30-10:30 p.m. “Happy Endings”

Thursday, September 29
10:00-11:00 p.m. “Private Practice”

Sunday, October 2
7:00-8:00 p.m. “America’s Funniest Home Videos”

Tuesday, October 11
8:00- 9:00 p.m. “Last Man Standing” (special one-hour premiere)

Tuesday, October 18
8:30-9:00 p.m. “Man Up!”

Friday, October 21
8:00-10:00 p.m. “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” (time period premiere)

Sunday, October 23
8:00-9:00 p.m. “Once Upon a Time”

Day-by-day schedule announced:
http://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards/showpost.php?p=4555760&postcount=2

More to come on the blog tomorrow.

I'd like to see the Castle season premiere be the Tuesday encore the first week. It would be easier for me to see it there than on Monday.

The ABC Fall Preview Special

Look for it on your local ABC affiliate between 8/27/11 - 9/18/11

Spotlights ABC’s four new one hour dramas: Charlie’s Angels, Once Upon A Time, and two 10PM dramas Pan Am and Revenge. Also, the special features a preview of ABC’s returning Fall dramas, direct from beautiful Miami, FL, home to ABC’s Charlie’s Angels and the host, Ramon Rodriquez, also known as "Bosley."

Friday, September 23, 2011
8:00PM Modern Family (special one-hour season premiere ENCORE)
9:00PM Revenge (series premiere ENCORE)

See the full day-by-day schedule: http://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards/showpost.php?p=4555760&postcount=2

I don't understand why they are blowing two Modern Family reruns in the first week (since they only get three airings). They didn't do all that well last year on Fridays the first few weeks. Not more than a 1.0. Also why even give a few people incentive not to watch on Wednesday when there is a live show - X factor- that many will want to sample. If it's to give revenge encore a lead in, there are many other shows that will provide the same 1.0 lead in for that.

Tuesdays, September 27 and October 4, 2011
8:00pm Dancing With The Stars: The Encore Performance

See post #2 for updated full fall day-by-day schedule.

That new 8 game NFL package for Thursdays that is going for bids soon - ABC needs to bid and negotiate to get in the running for a Super Bowl too. At the very least they need to outbid all others. Write the biggest check. They are the only broadcast network without the NFL presence and as has been proven lately, there is only one thing that still commands big live numbers and IS GROWING - the NFL.

NFL Thursday package would be great. Especially in December.

Update:

Friday, September 30, 2011
8:00pm Modern Family (R, 9/28)
8:30pm The Middle (R, 9/28)
9:00pm Pan Am (pilot encore)
10:00pm A Special Edition of 20/20 (working title)

Friday, October 7, 2011
8:00pm Modern Family (R, 10/5)
8:30pm Suburgatory (R, 10/5)
9:00pm Charlie's Angels (pilot encore)

Special:
Monday, November 14, 2011
10:00 PM ABC News Special - Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and Space Shuttle Commander Mark Kelly with Diane Sawyer (wt)

Full day-by-day: http://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards/showpost.php?p=4555760&postcount=2

Dang, Diane Sawyer is the lady to go to now!! :eek:

Friday, October 14, 2011
8:00pm Last Man Standing (one hour premiere encore)
9:00pm Modern Family (R, 10/12)
9:30pm Suburgatory (R, 10/12)

Thanks a lot for the day-by-day schedule, it's very helpful! :)

Update:

Friday, September 30, 2011
8:00PM Modern Family (#3 ENCORE)
8:30PM Suburgatory (series premiere ENCORE)
9:00PM Pan Am (series premiere ENCORE)
10:00PM A Special Edition of 20/20: TBD

Update:

Friday, October 7, 2011
8:00PM Modern Family (#4 ENCORE)
8:30PM Suburgatory (#2 ENCORE)
9:00PM Revenge (#3 ENCORE)
10:00PM 20/20

Some schedule notes:

Friday, October 7, 2011
9:00pm Revenge (R, 10/5)

Sunday, October 23, 2011 through November 27, 2011
4:00PM ET/2:00PM PT Million Dollar Mind Game (all-new, 6 episodes)
5:00PM ET/3:00PM PT Dancing with the Stars: The Results (R)
[In Million Dollar Mind Game, six teammates work together using smarts and logic to answer complex questions. The more questions they answer correctly, the more money they can win.]

Thursday, October 27, 2011
8:00pm It's The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown/You're Not Elected, Charlie Brown

Tuesday, November 8, 2011
10:00pm In the Spotlight with Robin Roberts: All Access Nashville (all-new special)

Full day-by-day: http://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards/...60&postcount=2

Why would ABC waste Million Dollar Mind Game in the afternoon? And when did they order this show?

Why would ABC waste Million Dollar Mind Game in the afternoon? And when did they order this show?


This was announced December 2009. From thefutoncritic.com:

THE SIX (ABC, New!) - Merv Griffin Entertainment has landed a presentation order from the Alphabet for a new game show based on the Russian format "What? Where? When?" Said project, which has been running for 35 years in its home country, is being redubbed "The Six," after the number of contestants on the show. The late Vladimir Voroshilov created (and hosted) the series, which pits a panel of six knowledgeable persons against the viewing audience. Said experts are tasked with answering audience-submitted questions listed on a spinning horizontal wheel divided into segments. If the experts answer correctly in the allotted 60 seconds they receive a point, if they don't the audience receives a point with question's author also earning a prize. (Sample question: "They first appeared in 1908 in Mexico. There were two of them. Over time, they came closer and closer together, like wings of a black raven. Name them." Answer: "Frida Kahlo's eyebrows.") Exact format details however are still being worked out. Merv Griffin's Roy Bank is executive producing the project alongside Ukranian-born actor Alex Reznik, Jonathan Barry and Ron Ward. Dwight Smith and Michael Agbabian are the showrunners with Brian Veskosky serving as a co-executive producer.

Read more: Breaking News - Development Update: Thursday, December 10 | TheFutonCritic.com http://thefutoncritic.com/news/2009/12/10/development-update-thursday-december-10-33807/8420/#ixzz1a397g74h


MILLION DOLLAR MIND GAME (ABC)
DEVELOPMENT HISTORY:
12/10/09 - 11/11/10
STATUS:
previously in development (2011-2012 season)

DEVELOPMENT STAGE:
ordered to series

ADDITIONAL NOTES:
six episodes

DESCRIPTION:
(from Shine International's press release, September 2010) Shine International has signed a global distribution deal for ABC primetime game show MILLION DOLLAR MIND GAME, based on the Russian phenomenon WHAT? WHERE? WHEN?, one of the longest running and most successful entertainment shows in Russian television history, it was announced today by Chris Grant, President of Shine International. Production on the eagerly anticipated adaptation for ABC in the US was successfully completed in July with UK primetime favorite Vernon Kay hosting. Shine International will unveil the WHAT? WHERE? WHEN? format as well as format and tape for MILLION DOLLAR MIND GAME at MIPCOM in October. The two formats will headline Shine International's already impressive game show slate. WHAT? WHERE? WHEN? has aired consistently since 1975 and was created by renowned director, artist, and television host Vladimir Voroshilov and Natalia Stetsenko with Voroshilov hosting the show until his death in 2001.

PRINCIPAL CAST INFORMATION:
· Vernon Kay as Host

CREW INFORMATION:
· Alec Schrager as CP
· Alex Reznik as EP
· Brian Veskosky as EP
· Dwight Smith as EP
· Jonathan Barry as EP
· Michael Agbabian as EP
· Ron Ward as EP
· Roy Bank as EP

GENRE(S):
· game show

STUDIO INFORMATION:
· Merv Griffin Entertainment
· Rain Management Group

A day before the November sweep, ABC will present Halloween episodes of its Wednesday comedies from 8-10pm, but Modern Family is a repeat from last season:

Wednesday, October 26, 2011
8:00PM The Middle (#7)
8:30PM Suburgatory (#5)
9:00PM Modern Family (R, 10/27/10)
9:30PM Happy Endings (#5)
10:00PM Revenge (#6)

Full day-by-day: http://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards/showpost.php?p=4555760&postcount=2

It's weird and unfortunate that of all scripted shows, it's Modern Family that gets a repeat scheduled before December...

Yes, but it did have a two-episode premiere. So it will even out.

A day before the November sweep, ABC will present Halloween episodes of its Wednesday comedies from 8-10pm, but Modern Family is a repeat from last season:

Wednesday, October 26, 2011
8:00PM The Middle (#7)
8:30PM Suburgatory (#5)
9:00PM Modern Family (R, 10/27/10)
9:30PM Happy Endings (#5)
10:00PM Revenge (#6)

Full day-by-day: http://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards/showpost.php?p=4555760&postcount=2

I find it strange, that knowing all the other shows surronding Modern Family had Halloween episodes being produced, ABC wouldn't have requested a new Halloween themed episode this year.

Sorry, but someone dropped the ball here!

Sunday, November 27, 2011
9:00 -11:00 PM HALLMARK HALL OF FAME - MITCH ALBOM'S HAVE A LITTLE FAITH (all-new)

Full updated day-by-day schedule: http://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards/showpost.php?p=4555760&postcount=2

Updates:

Friday, November 11, 2011
8:00pm Extreme Makeover: Home Edition - A Veterans Day Special (all-new)

Thursday, November 17, 2011
9:00-11:00pm Private Practice (all-new)

Full updated day-by-day schedule: http://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards/showpost.php?p=4555760&postcount=2

Update:

Thursday, November 17, 2011

8:00pm Katie Couric with a Regis Philbin Biography

^Does that mean they are not going to air all the remaining episodes of Charlie's Angels?

Update:

Thursday, December 22, 2011

9:00pm - 11:00pm This Year with Katie Couric (working title)

Update:

Thursday, December 1, 2011

9:00pm - 11:00pm CMA Country Christmas

Rehsip thanks for the help, but can you post consecutive updates on one post? Here are the full updates from today (and yesterday):

Monday, October 31, 2011
8:00pm Scared Shrekless (all-new to ABC)
8:30pm-10:00pm Dancing with the Stars (90-minutes)

Friday, November 11, 2011
9:00pm 20/20 (special time)

Thursday, November 17, 2011
8:00pm Katie Couric with a Regis Philbin Biography (wt, all-new special)

Thursday, December 1, 2011
9:00pm-11:00pm CMA Country Christmas (all-new)

Saturday, December 10, 2011
9:00pm-11:00pm ABC News' Your Voice, Your Vote – Republican Presidential Candidate Debate in Iowa (live)

Thursday, December 22, 2011
9:00pm-11:00pm This Year with Katie Couric (wt, all-new)

See updated day-by-day: http://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards/showpost.php?p=4555760&postcount=2

Update:

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

9:00pm - 11:00pm Dancing with the Stars: The Results Show (Season Finale)

Pavan, with the strong opening of Once Upon a Time, ABC should seriously consider re-airing the pilot episode next Sunday night, Oct 30, at 7pm lead-in to the second episode.

I'm sure there were alot of potential viewers that thought the show would probably arrive DOA due to the high concept, and though they may have been interested, didn't want to commit. With the great rating results, they may tune in if the pilot was re-aired.

If you have any contacts at ABC, you should suggest it to them.

Pavan, with the strong opening of Once Upon a Time, ABC should seriously consider re-airing the pilot episode next Sunday night, Oct 30, at 7pm lead-in to the second episode.

I'm sure there were alot of potential viewers that thought the show would probably arrive DOA due to the high concept, and though they may have been interested, didn't want to commit. With the great rating results, they may tune in if the pilot was re-aired.

If you have any contacts at ABC, you should suggest it to them.

The network should dump Charlie's Angels to Friday nights, and place encores of OUAT in its slot on Thursdays at 8pm. ABC will be rebuilding Sunday next year, and they need to make sure they have enough inventory that survives this season. I don't imagine them moving REVENGE (although they could), but I do expect Castle and 'Once' (if it remains high-rated and is renewed) to be the new 9 and 10pm shows. Pan-Am is dead, and the only other hope is that GCB is a hit.

Update:

Sunday, October 30, 2011

7:00pm Once Upon a Time (series premiere ENCORE)

Pavan, with the strong opening of Once Upon a Time, ABC should seriously consider re-airing the pilot episode next Sunday night, Oct 30, at 7pm lead-in to the second episode.

I'm sure there were alot of potential viewers that thought the show would probably arrive DOA due to the high concept, and though they may have been interested, didn't want to commit. With the great rating results, they may tune in if the pilot was re-aired.

If you have any contacts at ABC, you should suggest it to them.

Good call (I didn't think they would do it since AFV was a Halloween episode):

Sunday, October 30, 2011
7:00pm Once Upon a Time (series premiere ENCORE)

Other updates:

Wednesday, December 14, 2011
9:30pm-11pm Barbara Walters' 10 Most Fascinating People of 2011

Friday, December 16, 2011
10:00pm 20/20 - The Million Moms Challenge On Maternal Health

Update:

Monday, January 2, 2012
8:00pm - 10:01pm The Bachelor (season premiere)

Update:

Monday, October 31, 2011
7:58pm - 8:30pm Scared Shrekless (length change)

Update:

Monday, October 31, 2011
7:58pm - 8:30pm Scared Shrekless (length change)

This will start before primetime? And is Dancing with the Stars still two hours that night as Tom kept mentioning during last night's Results show?

As Pavan previously updated on 10/21,

Monday, October 31, 2011
8:30pm - 10:01pm Dancing with the Stars (91-minutes)
10:01pm - 11:00pm Castle

As Pavan previously updated on 10/21,

Monday, October 31, 2011
8:30pm - 10:01pm Dancing with the Stars (91-minutes)
10:01pm - 11:00pm Castle

Are these minute changes necessary to post? The ABC thread is always long enough as is

Are these minute changes necessary to post? The ABC thread is always long enough as is

I agree on that. Also like Pavan asked, if you have updates, not need for 1 post per line, put it all in one. Better yet, leave them to Pavan, he's pretty good at it.

This will start before primetime? And is Dancing with the Stars still two hours that night as Tom kept mentioning during last night's Results show?

Tom said that it is a two-hour Halloween event starting at 8|7c. He is hosting the special before it starts live from the ballroom. So that's why it starts earlier, but Shrekless will actually end like 8:28pm.

Pavan, who is this guy usurping your job? Tell him to knock it off!

Updates:

Monday, November 21, 2011

8:00pm - 9:01pm Dancing with the Stars
9:01pm - 10:00pm You Deserve It (Series Premiere)
10:00pm - 11:00pm Castle

You Deserve It will air for 6 weeks from 11/21 - 12/26 from 9:01pm-10:00pm.

Sunday, November 27, 2011
5:00pm Extreme Makeover: Home Edition

Abcmedianet.com is no longer gonna use the schedule grid?

Sunday, November 6, 2011
7:00pm Once Upon a Time (R, 10/30)

Sunday, November 6, 2011
7:00pm Once Upon a Time (R, 10/30)

In light of this change, ABC should pull Charlie's Angels and air the Halloween America's Funniest Video episode this Thursday, November 3.

Thursday, November 24, 2011
8:00pm A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving (with This Is America, Charlie Brown: Mayflower Voyagers)
9:00pm The Middle (R)
9:30pm TBD
10:00pm TBD

Monday, November 28, 2011
8:00pm Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas
8:30pm Shrek the Halls

Saturday, January 7, 2012
9:00-11:00pm ABC NEWS’ YOUR VOICE, YOUR VOTE: Republican Presidential Candidates Debate in New Hampshiere

I hope Once Upon a Time isn't new the Sunday of Thanksgiving weekend, same for The Middle on Thanksgiving Eve. It might be good news that day hasn't been announced yet, things might be different now with Lee running things.

Thursday, November 24, 2011
9:30pm – 11:00pm A Very Gaga Thanksgiving

Thursday, December 1, 2011
8:00pm – 9:00pm Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town

Monday, December 5, 2011
8:00pm A Charlie Brown Christmas
8:30pm Prep & Landing 2: Naughty vs Nice

Thursday, December 8, 2011
8:00pm – 9:00pm Wipeout

Monday, December 12, 2011
8:00pm – 9:00pm I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown

Thursday, December 15, 2011
8:00pm – 9:00pm A Charlie Brown Christmas

Saturday, December 17, 2011
8:00pm – 9:00pm Wipeout
9:00pm – 11:00pm CMA Country Christmas

Monday, December 19, 2011
8:00pm Kung Fu Panda Holiday Special
8:30pm A Chipmunk Christmas

Thursday, December 22, 2011
8:00pm Disney Prep & Landing
8:30pm Prep & Landing 2: Naughty vs Nice
9:00pm – 10:00pm I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown

Monday, December 26, 2011
8:00pm – 9:00pm Rudolph’s Shiny New Year

Thursday, December 29, 2011
8:00pm – 9:00pm Happy New Year, Charlie Brown

You missed one from my list:

Friday, November 25, 2011
8:00-10:00 PM ABC Friday Movie of the Week: Shrek The Third

Clarifications:

A Special Edition of 20/20 - The Year with Katie Couric is now Thursday, December 15 from 9-11:00PM rather than Dec. 22.

Wipeout on Thursday, December 8 (encore on Dec. 17) is the following title: Winter Wipeout: Deck The Balls

A Charlie Brown Christmas on Dec. 15 includes Charlie Brown Christmas Tales and 7-minute short Prep & Landing: Operation Secret Santa.

Please see the day-by-day schedule for the official updated schedule with episode info thru 11/27:
http://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards/showpost.php?p=4555760&postcount=2

I hope Once Upon a Time isn't new the Sunday of Thanksgiving weekend, same for The Middle on Thanksgiving Eve. It might be good news that day hasn't been announced yet, things might be different now with Lee running things.

Not as different as you hoped. Guess we're going to see season and series lows. Not a good decision especially for a 'soap' type show like Revenge.

Day-by-day schedule for the official updated schedule with episode info thru 11/27: http://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards/...60&postcount=2

Wednesday, November 23, 2011
8:00PM The Middle (#10)
8:30PM Suburgatory (#8)
9:00PM Modern Family (#9)
9:30PM Happy Endings (#8)
10:00PM Revenge (#9)

Once Upon a Time, Last Man Standing, and Happy Endings have gotten full season orders.

Not as different as you hoped. Guess we're going to see season and series lows. Not a good decision especially for a 'soap' type show like Revenge.

Well I certainly don't agree with airing new episodes on Thanksgiving Eve, but it is sweeps and ABC gets a ton of money in advertising on that night (possibly because of the big spending weekend that follows). Ratings will be down, but it didn't matter last season as the comedies were fine in December and in January. I think Revenge has proven itself already that it has an audience and buzz so it should be fine after this night.

Also of note, ABC is really going to promote its "Home for the Holidays" programming, which will start that night (Nov. 23) with Thanksgiving episodes of The Middle and Suburgatory, and last through the end of December with Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve.

Update for week of Nov. 28-Dec. 2: Castle is a repeat; Last Man/Man Up/Body of Proof are new; Wed comedies are new, Revenge is a repeat; Home Makeover is new. The Middle is on its 11th half-hour on Nov. 30, but that one-hour episode for the premiere looks like is just one episode, so they have 25 half-hours I think.

Updated day-by-day: http://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards/showpost.php?p=4555760&postcount=2

Update for week of Nov. 28-Dec. 2: Castle is a repeat; Last Man/Man Up/Body of Proof are new; Wed comedies are new, Revenge is a repeat; Home Makeover is new. The Middle is on its 11th half-hour on Nov. 30, but that one-hour episode for the premiere looks like is just one episode, so they have 25 half-hours I think.

Updated day-by-day: http://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards/showpost.php?p=4555760&postcount=2

ABC is having a nice fall with their new shows and they've made some really good moves after years of poor choices but they're starting to get silly again with their scheduling, a regular problem for them.

I know it's Sweeps but why air a new Revenge that night when a serialized show could be in the most trouble on a night like that. And then follow that with a REPEAT? That seems like it'll dull momentum for a show that has been growing nicely and I don't think it'll repeat well. They'd be better off airing a special of some sorts on Thanksgiving Eve and then a new episode after new comedies in the first week of Dec. I've come around to being fine with comedies airing on Thanksgiving Eve because they've proven they can rebound fine. Revenge, I'm not so sure.

ABC is having a nice fall with their new shows and they've made some really good moves after years of poor choices but they're starting to get silly again with their scheduling, a regular problem for them.

I know it's Sweeps but why air a new Revenge that night when a serialized show could be in the most trouble on a night like that. And then follow that with a REPEAT? That seems like it'll dull momentum for a show that has been growing nicely and I don't think it'll repeat well. They'd be better off airing a special of some sorts on Thanksgiving Eve and then a new episode after new comedies in the first week of Dec. I've come around to being fine with comedies airing on Thanksgiving Eve because they've proven they can rebound fine. Revenge, I'm not so sure.

I agree with you sentiment. The comedies probably won't get hurt as much, but Revenge will suffer. There is no reason to air a new episode on Thanksgiving Eve and to follow that up with a repeat episode the following week. This scheduling will hurt the show. Mark my words.

Update for week of Nov. 28-Dec. 2: Castle is a repeat; Last Man/Man Up/Body of Proof are new; Wed comedies are new, Revenge is a repeat; Home Makeover is new. The Middle is on its 11th half-hour on Nov. 30, but that one-hour episode for the premiere looks like is just one episode, so they have 25 half-hours I think.

That's quite confusing, it's weird that BoP airs only every other week during sweeps. Good news about The Middle though, I was afraid more than one Suburgatory episode would get repeat lead-ins.

I'm happy to discover the ABC grid is back, if only to know the episode titles. ;)

No info whatsoever on the 8th episode of Charlie's Angels? A late December burn off on Saturday is plausible?

No info on Charlie's Angels episode eight. Saturday is an option. Only one open right now is Christmas Eve, everything else is scheduled through Jan. 14.

Got word that Wednesday, Nov. 30 comedies could be all repeats, except Modern Family, but will confirm that early this coming week. Tuesdays at 9pm starting Nov. 29 will be TBA comedies. Repeats it seems, but more info to come. ABC will schedule movies The Santa Clause 3, The Game Plan, The Sound of Music, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory still. ABC also has another original movie in addition to Mitch Albom's Have Faith called The Borrowers, don't know much about this yet.

Tom Bergeron thinks Dancing with the Stars should only air one cycle a year.

http://www.tvguide.com/News/Dancing-Stars-Tom-Bergeron-1039480.aspx

Updates:

Tuesday, November 29, 2011
9:00pm The Middle (one-hour season premiere ENCORE)

Sunday, December 4, 2011
4:00PM ET/2:00PM PT You Deserve It (R)
5:00PM ET/3:00PM PT Extreme Makeover: Home Edition – A Veterans Day Special (R)

Sunday, December 11, 2011
4:00PM ET/2:00PM PT CMA Country Christmas (R)

Sunday, December 18, 2011
4:00PM ET/2:00PM PT Extreme Makeover: Home Edition (R)
5:00PM ET/3:00PM PT Extreme Makeover: Home Edition (R)

Wednesday, November 30, 2011 are now all repeats of the comedies and Revenge.

Also, the promo for The River premieres tonight towards the end of Grey's Anatomy. Looks like a possible Tuesday or Thursday launch at 9|8c in early February.

Tuesdays, December 6-27, 2011
9:00pm The Middle (R)
9:30pm Suburgatory (R)

Sunday, December 11, 2011
9:00pm-11:00pm ABC Sunday Movie of the Week: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (R)

Sunday, December 18, 2011
9:00pm-11:00pm ABC Sunday Movie of the Week: The Santa Clause 3 - The Escape Clause (R)

Wednesdays, December 6-27, 2011
9:00pm The Middle (R)
9:30pm Suburgatory (R)Did you mean Tuesdays?

Cougar Town really needs to come back...NOW!

Pavan, I read at a lot of places that last night was GA last fall showing...Don't they plan at least on in December? They usually do...

Sunday, December 11, 2011
9:00pm-11:00pm ABC Sunday Movie of the Week: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (R)

Sunday, December 18, 2011
9:00pm-11:00pm ABC Sunday Movie of the Week: The Santa Clause 3 - The Escape Clause (R)

What the hell is going on here? They are only airing 9 episodes of both Desperate Housewives and Pan Am this year? :(

Pavan, I read at a lot of places that last night was GA last fall showing...Don't they plan at least on in December? They usually do...

I thought December 8, but doesn't look like it.

More updates:

Friday, December 23, 2011
8:00PM Shrek the Halls (R)
8:30PM Phineas and Ferb Christmas Vacation (R)
9:00PM Prep & Landing 2: Naughty vs Nice (R)
9:30PM Kung Fu Panda Holiday Special (R)

Saturday, December 24, 2011
8:00PM Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (R)
8:30PM-11:00PM ABC Saturday Movie of the Week: Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas (R)

Sunday, December 25, 2011
7:00-11:00PM ABC Special Presentation: The Sound of Music (R)
(If no NBA Christmas games.)

Friday, December 30, 2011
8:00-11:00PM ABC Friday Movie of the Week: The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe (R)

Dang, no Grey's Anatomy until January? ABC will be able to air it basically repeat free, but I wonder if that will hurt the ratings come 2012.

Realistic prediction for ABC January/February 2012:

Mondays
8:00PM The Bachelor
10:00PM Castle
(No point in moving Castle when NBC will try and launch the promising Smash.)

Tuesdays
8:00PM Last Man Standing
8:30PM Work It (NEW!)
Jan/9:00PM Last Man Standing (R)
Jan/9:30PM Suburgatory (R)
Feb/9:00PM The River (NEW!)
10:00PM Body of Proof
(The River can air for 7 weeks starting Feb. 7, maybe a two-hour premiere or finale, until DWTS: The Results comes back at the end of March. Missing could be a player on this night in spring, possibly at 10pm when DWTS returns.)

Wednesdays
8:00PM The Middle
8:30PM Suburgatory
9:00PM Modern Family
9:30PM Happy Endings
10:00PM Revenge
(Hottest line-up on TV. No messing with it.)

Thursdays
8:00PM Winter Wipeout
9:00PM Grey's Anatomy
10:00PM Cougar Town (return)
10:30PM Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23 (NEW!)
(Apt. 23 can launch with a one-hour premiere on Jan. 5 after Grey's. Scandal could air in April/May at 10. Private Practice could take over for Wipeout in March to finish off its season repeat free from Mar-May.)

Fridays
8:00PM Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
9:00PM Shark Tank (return)
10:00PM 20/20

Saturdays
8:00PM ABC Saturday Movie of the Week

Sundays
7:00PM AFV
8:00PM Once Upon a Time
9:00PM GCB (NEW!)
10:00PM Desperate Housewives
(GCB will air its 10 episodes at 9 starting Jan. 8, then Desperate Housewives would move back to 9 in mid-April or so for its final batch of episodes. Pan Am could return for its final episodes at 10 in April. Secret Millionaire could be a player on this night again in spring.)

Realistic prediction for ABC January/February 2012:

Mondays
8:00PM The Bachelor
10:00PM Castle
(No point in moving Castle when NBC will try and launch the promising Smash.)

Tuesdays
8:00PM Last Man Standing
8:30PM Work It (NEW!)
Jan/9:00PM Last Man Standing (R)
Jan/9:30PM Suburgatory (R)
Feb/9:00PM The River (NEW!)
10:00PM Body of Proof
(The River can air for 7 weeks starting Feb. 7, maybe a two-hour premiere or finale, until DWTS: The Results comes back at the end of March. Missing could be a player on this night in spring, possibly at 10pm when DWTS returns.)

Wednesdays
8:00PM The Middle
8:30PM Suburgatory
9:00PM Modern Family
9:30PM Happy Endings
10:00PM Revenge
(Hottest line-up on TV. No messing with it.)

Thursdays
8:00PM Winter Wipeout
9:00PM Grey's Anatomy
10:00PM Cougar Town (return)
10:30PM Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23 (NEW!)
(Apt. 23 can launch with a one-hour premiere on Jan. 5 after Grey's. Scandal could air in April/May at 10. Private Practice could take over for Wipeout in March to finish off its season repeat free from Mar-May.)

Fridays
8:00PM Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
9:00PM Shark Tank (return)
10:00PM 20/20

Saturdays
8:00PM ABC Saturday Movie of the Week

Sundays
7:00PM AFV
8:00PM Once Upon a Time
9:00PM GCB (NEW!)
10:00PM Desperate Housewives
(GCB will air its 10 episodes at 9 starting Jan. 8, then Desperate Housewives would move back to 9 in mid-April or so for its final batch of episodes. Pan Am could return for its final episodes at 10 in April. Secret Millionaire could be a player on this night again in spring.)

Interesting... comedies on Thursday at 10pm. Would definitely work better/do the same as Tuesdays at 9, but it definitely wouldn't do worse. We'll see what happens...

Here's my take on ABC's midseason:

Mondays
8:00 The Bachelor / DWTS
10:00 Castle

No change expected and it works so why break it.


Tuesdays
8:00 Last Man Standing
8:30 Work It!
9:00 Winter Wipeout / The River / DWTS
10:00 Body of Proof / Missing

There is 11 Tuesdays before DWTS results comes back, so if The River takes 6 (with 2hrs premiere and finale) and 5 weeks for Winter Wipeout. I think there is 6 episodes of Winter Wipeout, since they have one before Christmas, that leave 5 for after.

Missing would work best with The River, but you want to give it the sure leadin of DWTS. And having 2 shows likes this could do what any shows that followed Lost suffered. Tuesdays would be repeat free from 9-11 all season with BoP having extra episodes from last year and the 10 episodes of Missing.


Wednesdays
8:00 The Middle
8:30 Suburgatory
9:00 Modern Family
9:30 Happy Endings
10:00 Revenge

With Happy Endings starting to show life, ABC will most likely keep it there all season, unless it derails completely.


Thursdays
8:00 Cougar Town
8:30 Don't Trust The B*tch in Apt.23
9:00 Grey's Anatomy
10:00 Private Practice / Scandal

CT and A23 are in no way going to suffer being against NBC comedies because they basically have no viewers and CBS comedies are very different and probably won't share viewers.

Scandal is a natural fit for the PP spot and has it's best chance of success here anyway. It has 7 episodes.


Fridays
8:00 Extreme Makeover: Home Edition / Secret Millionaire
9:00 Shark Tank (return) / Celebrity Wife Swap
10:00 20/20

Reality is cheap and it does decent for ABC here, so I see this as obvious choices.


Sundays
7:00 AFV
8:00 Once Upon a Time
9:00 Desperate Housewives
10:00 G.C.B. / Pan Am

GCB has 10 episodes, it could come and take Pan Am's slot for its run. If it's big, order more and burn Pan Am somewhere else or have it instead of DH repeats. If it doesn't work, bring back Pan Am which should receive a few more episode order, maybe 5 more to make it 18.


To me this sounds like the most realistic midseason ABC schedule. Yes I would slide both DH and GA to 10pm, but it's not going to happen.

GA is still king after you add in the DVR and DH deserves to stay where it is to end it's run.

DH was the first of the 3 big shows that saved ABC when it premiered and probably helped Lost start so big a few days later and then launched GA in the spring. Without DH, who knows if Lost and GA would have been so big. It should stay at 9pm even if a move to 10pm would be logical if it wasn't the last season.

Wednesdays
8:00PM The Middle
8:30PM Suburgatory
9:00PM Modern Family
9:30PM Happy Endings
10:00PM Revenge
(Hottest line-up on TV. No messing with it.)


Except for CBS Monday ;)

Except for CBS Monday ;)

Hottest and highest rated are not the same. CBS Monday is not steadily going up each week like ABC Wednesday.

Hottest and highest rated are not the same. CBS Monday is not steadily going up each week like ABC Wednesday.

Oh right, I forgot. No one can be as good as ABC...

Not to mention that hottest is subjective. ABC has a very successful lineup on Wednesday but the most successful lineup on TV is CBS Wednesday where every show is up year to year and they all outrank their ABC Wednesday counterparts in the time period except for Two and a Half Men vs. Modern Family

It's just your rose colored ABC glasses again :)

It's a good show, but I don't think anybody thinks 'hot' when they think about 'The Middle,' haha! Same goes for 'Mike and Molly' on CBS Monday nights...

Oh right, I forgot. No one can be as good as ABC...

Not to mention that hottest is subjective. ABC has a very successful lineup on Wednesday but the most successful lineup on TV is CBS Wednesday where every show is up year to year and they all outrank their ABC Wednesday counterparts in the time period except for Two and a Half Men vs. Modern Family

It's just your rose colored ABC glasses again :)

Geez, you're really obsessed with what I post? I made no knock on CBS Monday at all. All I said was ABC Wednesday is hot. CBS Monday is clearly the higher rated block, but ABC Wednesday has gone up nearly each week. It's hot (and growing. ryan: The Middle has hit series highs a few times already this season). That's all I said.

Realistic prediction for ABC January/February 2012:

Saturdays
8:00PM ABC Saturday Movie of the Week
Pavan, do you have any inside scoop on which features or made-fors that the Alphabet has squirreled away for use in the 'ABC Saturday Movie of the Week'.

I know they still have a number of titles left over from their 2010-11 season, namely FLAGS OF OUR FATHERS, FLUSHED AWAY, MEMOIRS OF A GEISHA and MUNICH.

Once Upon a Time is the best new show that has premiered in several years. :D I just wish it was preempted in two weeks instead of next week.
If ABC really thinks The River is the next Lost they should start it at 8PM like Lost did. That would mean Thursday since Sunday-Wednesday are booked.

Pavan, do you have any inside scoop on which features or made-fors that the Alphabet has squirreled away for use in the 'ABC Saturday Movie of the Week'.

I know they still have a number of titles left over from their 2010-11 season, namely FLAGS OF OUR FATHERS, FLUSHED AWAY, MEMOIRS OF A GEISHA and MUNICH.

I don't know yet, no list was given this year. All I know are the titles they have booked for the holiday season: Shrek the Third, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Chronicles of Narnia and The Santa Clause 3. They have this original movie called The Borrowers and of course the Titanic mini-series in April, but those are likely for a Sunday or so like Mitch Albom's Have A Little Faith. They have some encores of movies they premiered already like Game Plan and Pirates of the Caribbean though.

I completely forgot about the Titanic Mini-Series! I'm really looking forward to the April 2012 premiere, so hopefully ABC gives it a good timeslot. :)

Quick update: ABC is all-new on Wednesday, Dec. 7 with the four comedies and Revenge. Likely the last airings for 2011 for all five series.

My prediction for ABC Midseason 2012:

Mondays
8:00PM The Bachelor / Dancing with the Stars
10:00PM Castle

Tuesdays
8:00PM Last Man Standing
8:30PM Man Up / Work It (NEW!)
9:00PM The River (NEW!) / Dancing with the Stars
10:00PM Body of Proof / Scandal (NEW!)

Wednesdays
8:00PM The Middle
8:30PM Suburgatory
9:00PM Modern Family
9:30PM Happy Endings
10:00PM Revenge

Thursdays
8:00PM Cougar Town (Return) / Secret Millionaire (Return)
8:30PM Apartment 23 (NEW!)
9:00PM Grey's Anatomy
10:00PM Private Practice

Fridays
8:00PM Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
9:00PM Shark Tank (Return)
10:00PM 20/20

Saturdays
8:00PM ABC Saturday Movie of the Week

Sundays
7:00PM AFV
8:00PM Once Upon a Time
9:00PM Desperate Housewives
10:00PM Pan Am / Good Christian Belles (NEW!)


"Missing" in Summer 2012.

That's a great schedule. I think Cougar Town/Apt. 23 will be in there though. Other than that, it looks like you could be right on.

Promo for The River is airing on Saturday Night Football and AMA's. Will say "February."

Updates:

Thursday, December 8, 2011
9:00pm America's Funniest Home Videos Christmas Spectacular (all-new)
10:00pm The Great Big American Auction (all-new)

Saturday, December 10, 2011
8:00pm Primetime Nightline: Bringing America Back (all-new)
9:00-11:00pm ET ABC News' Your Voice, Your Vote: Republican Presidential Candidate Debate in Iowa (live)

Eastern/Central
8/7c Primetime Nightline: Bringing America Back (all-new)
9/8c ABC News' Your Voice, Your Vote: Republican Presidential Candidate Debate in Iowa (live)

Mountain
7pm ABC News' Your Voice, Your Vote: Republican Presidential Candidate Debate in Iowa (live)
9pm Primetime Nightline: Bringing America Back (all-new)

Pacific
6pm ABC News' Your Voice, Your Vote: Republican Presidential Candidate Debate in Iowa (live)
8pm Primetime Nightline: Bringing America Back (all-new)
9pm Local Programming
10pm Primetime: What Would You Do? (R)

UPDATED DAY-BY-DAY: http://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards/showpost.php?p=4555760&postcount=2

ABC ANNOUNCES MIDSEASON PREMIERE DATES


ABC announced the following midseason premiere dates for the 2011-12 season today. All times listed are ET.


Tuesday, January 3
8:30-9:00 p.m. “Work It” (Premiere)
9:00 -10:00 p.m. “Celebrity Wife Swap” (Premiere)

Thursday, January 5
8:00-9:00 p.m. “Wipeout” – Winter Wipeout (Season Premiere)

Friday, February 3
8:00-9:00 p.m. “Shark Tank” (Season Premiere)

Tuesday, February 7
9:00-10:00 p.m. “The River” (Premiere)

Sunday, March 4
10:00-11:00 p.m. “GCB” (Premiere)

Thursday, March 15
8:00-9:00 p.m. “Missing” (Premiere)

Monday, March 19
8:00-10:00 p.m. “Dancing with the Stars” (Season Premiere)

Tuesday, March 27
9:00-10:00 p.m. “Dancing with the Stars the Results Show” (Season Premiere)

Premiere dates for “Cougar Town,” “Don't Trust the B---- In Apartment 23,” “Scandal,” “Primetime: What Would You Do?” and “Secret Millionaire” will be announced at a later date.

Also of note, Pan Am gets an extra episode (now 14 episodes) and Body of Proof gets 3 more episodes (now 20 episodes).

Would not be shocked to see ABC finish Pan Am before Feb Sweeps. 5 eps could air over 4 weeks (2 hr finale). Either they could stunt the 10p hour for the 2 Sun Feb Weeks Or I could see them airing movies on those two Feb weeks especially against big comp. Maybe The Titanic mini over the 2 Feb Sundays. This way DH will be mostly original from Mar-May (if they air 3 eps in Jan and have 24 eps and 2 hr finale 3rd Sunday in May, they are original all the way, If 23 eps, one week off)

I think they will air Titanic in April? It'll be hard to schedule it on back-to-back nights or two days later with Dancing in the mix. I think they will do 8-10pm or something for two Sundays in April (that way they can rest both Once and Desperate and air GCB still) -- like April 8 and 15 (April 8 is Easter).

Guessing Pan Am through Feb. 19, but I could see them finishing up Jan. 29, just don't think they will do it. Just a hunch since it is sweeps and there is no way Desperate Housewives doesn't air Feb. 12 and Feb. 19. So for DH: Eps 10, 11, and 12 in January (Jan. 8-22). 13 and 14 in February (Feb. 12-19). 15, 16 and 17 in March (March 4-18). 18, 19, and 20 in April (April 1, 22-29). 21, 22 and 23 in May (May 6-13). No repeats at all except for last week of January.

As for the unscheduled series so far, guessing WWYD will take over for Home Makeover at 9pm in March. Scandal after Body of Proof's season is over at the end of March (in time for the return of DWTS: The Results). And the comedies Apt. 23/Cougar Town will likely either air Wednesdays within the comedy block or Thursdays at 10 (having Private wrap and repeat free until end of March?). I also think after Work It concludes its 13 episode run, we could see Kirstie Alley's The Manzanis on March 27, if the pilot is picked-up to series, so no chance I think of Cougar Town/Apt. 23 on Tuesdays. It'll be Wednesdays or Thursdays. Maybe Apt. 23 will air for 6 weeks in lieu of Revenge repeats Wednesdays at 10 and then Cougar Town for 7 or 8 weeks on Thursdays at 10?

Not sure about Secret Millionaire, but it is scheduled to come in spring.

ABC really should return The Ten Commandments to Easter Sunday.

ABC really should return The Ten Commandments to Easter Sunday.
I agree. Nobody wants to watch regular shows on Easter Sunday.

This is what I think they will do in Mar-May for the unscheduled series:

Apartment 23: Possibly launch it on Wednesday, Feb. 29 after Modern Family at 9:30pm. Then air for 6 weeks from 10-11pm giving Revenge a hiatus (March 7-April 11) so it can air repeat free. Revenge will probably get 24 episodes, so the final 6 of the season will air April 18-May 23.

Cougar Town: Could launch sometime in March (like March 29) on Thursdays at 10pm for 7 weeks. Season premiere could be maybe after Modern Family (like March 28) then the next night it premieres 10-11pm after Grey's (until May 10). Private Practice will finish most of its episodes by end of March, and it could air at 9pm for a few weeks in spring displacing Grey's repeats for a while.

Scandal: This is an easier decision. As soon as Body of Proof concludes its 20 episode season, Scandal could air the last 7 weeks of season on Tuesday at 10pm after DWTS: The Results.

What Would You Do: Fridays at 9pm starting in March, if Home Edition finishes up. Shark Tank is going to be from Feb-May with repeats in there I think. It does well even in repeats. Shark Tank has 13 episodes, with Mark Cuban in 10 of them! WWYD always does decently.

Secret Millionaire: Not sure at all. The schedule is pretty tight already. Don't think ABC will use it to give Once Upon a Time a break either. Once will probably get only a two-week break for the Titanic movie in April. Millionaire could be used in late season into summer?

Tuesday at 8:30: Not going to be Cougar Town. So don't believe the speculation. When Work It finishes up and if it lasts its full 13 episodes, I expect ABC will pick-up the Kirstie Alley (multi-camera) sitcom pilot and order it to series and air it after Tim Allen's Last Man Standing starting March 27. I expect anywhere between 6-9 episodes.

Scandal: This is an easier decision. As soon as Body of Proof concludes its 22 (Jeri Ryan says it is 22, not 20) episode season

Actually she retracted herself about that after. She said it was 20 and not 22.

Actually she retracted herself about that after. She said it was 20 and not 22.

That works better then. It will last through 3/13 (with one preemption for The State of the Union) and The River gets a two-hour finale on 3/20.

Tuesday at 8:30: Not going to be Cougar Town. So don't believe the speculation. When Work It finishes up and if it lasts its full 13 episodes, I expect ABC will pick-up the Kirstie Alley (multi-camera) sitcom pilot and order it to series and air it after Tim Allen's Last Man Standing starting March 27. I expect anywhere between 6-9 episodes.
Why would ABC pick up another comedy this season? They simply don't have the space, and I expect them to wait until next season to order the series, if they even decide to pick it up.

They are shooting it off-cycle in December. Why else would they do that if they don't want another comedy? Tim Allen and Kirstie Alley would be great back-to-back.

They are shooting it off-cycle in December. Why else would they do that if they don't want another comedy? Tim Allen and Kirstie Alley would be great back-to-back.
I had no idea they were shooting in December. When was it ordered to series?!

It's not ordered to series...yet. They are taping the pilot in December. If they like it, they will order to series and air it this season.

If ABC wanted new programming on Thanksgiving Eve they should have put the Gabrielle Giffords and lady gag gag specials there. Continuing to waste new episodes of their regular shows is just stupid, for The Middle anyway they won't even repeat the Thanksgiving episodes as much as the other ones.

They know that. It is sweeps and they get a lot of ad money for their regular series, especially with the big holiday season starting. Only big time specials like CMA would get more. The Giffords interview and the Gaga interview special would get nothing (plus the Giffords interview was timed for the book release on that Tuesday). The only thing in the business that is more important than ratings is money.

If ABC wanted new programming on Thanksgiving Eve they should have put the Gabrielle Giffords and lady gag gag specials there. Continuing to waste new episodes of their regular shows is just stupid, for The Middle anyway they won't even repeat the Thanksgiving episodes as much as the other ones.

Ratings won't count in each series seasonal averages as each program will be marked as 'special' due to the holiday.

via press release:

Winning the final 2 nights of the 2011 November Sweep, ABC posted a strong first-place finish on Wednesday night, beating out its nearest competition by 10% in Total Viewers (CBS) and by 35% in Adults 18-49 (35%). In fact, ABC claimed the Top 2 most-watched TV shows of the evening with Modern Family and The Middle, as both shows outdrew Fox’s The X Factor Results Show and lead-out Mobbed. The Net claimed the Top 4 shows on Wednesday in Adults 18-49, with Modern Family, Happy Endings, The Middle and Suburgatory, respectively – the latter two shows tied The X Factor.

Building sharply over the year-ago night (also an all-original lineup) among Total Viewers (+16%) and Adults 18-49 (+17%), ABC marked its highest numbers in on the night before Thanksgiving in 6 years - since 2005.

Please note: On the night before Thanksgiving, all ABC programming will be coded as special.

At 8pm, ABC’s The Middle won its time period in viewers and young adults, beating out original competition on CBS (Survivor), NBC (Up All Night) and Fox(The X Factor Results Show).

For its 9th straight telecast this season, The Middle grew over its year-ago performance with Adults 18-49 (+14%).

Holding 100% of its lead-in at 8:30pm, ABC’s Suburgatory finished a strong second in its slot in Adults 18-49 to the second half-hour of The X Factor, and beat out the Fox unscripted series with Teens 12-17.

For the new ABC comedy’s 8th time in as many airings, Suburgatory generated strong improvement for the Net over the year-ago comedy (Better With You) in the half-hour with viewers (+20%) and young adults (+32%).

Building on its lead-in at 9pm to win its time slot by huge margins over its nearest competition, ABC’s Modern Family soared to the top of the night asWednesday’s #1 TV program in viewers and young adults. In fact the ABC comedy stood as Wednesday’s #1 TV show with Adults 18-49 for the 9th straight airing this season.

Topping its year-ago telecast on each original airing this season, the Modern Family surged year to year by 2.0 million viewers and by 22% in Adults 18-49.

During the 9:30pm half-hour, ABC’s Happy Endings dominated its slot by 42% among Adults 18-49 over its nearest competition (CBS) and nearly doubled the delivery of Fox’s original Mobbed (+93%). Winning its the time period, the ABC sophomore comedy registered as the #1 scripted series in its slot for its 8th broadcast with Adults 18-34 and Women 18-34.

ABC’s Happy Endings improved its slot over the year-ago night with viewers (+9%) and young adults (+13%).

From 10-11pm, ABC freshman drama Revenge ranked #1 for its 4th straight broadcast in Adults 18-49. In addition, Revenge was the highest-rated series in the hour for its 9th consecutive telecast with Women 18-34.

The new series continued to deliver solid year-to-year growth for ABC in the hour, jumping over the year-ago night with an original Sweep special by 1.3 million viewers and by 17% in Adults 18-49.

All things considered, that was a very good performance by the ABC line-up. Like last year, it won't affect them in December/January.

Thursday, December 22, 2011
10:00pm Grey's Anatomy (R)

Since the NBA is back on schedule, the schedule on Christmas Eve and Christmas have switched:

Saturday, December 24, 2011
7:00-11:00PM ABC Special Presentation: The Sound of Music (R)

Sunday, December 25, 2011
8:00PM Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (R)
8:30PM-11:00PM ABC Saturday Movie of the Week: Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas (R)

Also another update:

Thursday, December 29, 2011
10:00pm Grey's Anatomy (R)
[The regular 9pm airing will also air.]

Full day-by-day schedule:
http://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards/showpost.php?p=4555760&postcount=2

Sunday, January 1, 2012
7:00PM Once Upon a Time (R)
8:00PM Once Upon a Time (R)
9:00PM Once Upon a Time (R)
10:00PM Once Upon a Time (R)

Sunday, January 1, 2012
7:00PM Once Upon a Time (R)
8:00PM Once Upon a Time (R)
9:00PM Once Upon a Time (R)
10:00PM Once Upon a Time (R)Awesome. I hope the episode that aired Thanksgiving weekend is part of the marathon.

Tuesdays, December 13, 20, and 27, 2011
8:30pm Last Man Standing (R)
[Man Up! is no longer scheduled.]

6 episode marathon of Once Upon a Time on New Year's Day:
Sunday, January 1, 2012
4:00pm ET/2:00pm PT Once Upon a Time (R)
5:00pm ET/3:00pm PT Once Upon a Time (R)
7:00pm Once Upon a Time (R)
8:00pm Once Upon a Time (R)
9:00pm Once Upon a Time (R)
10:00pm Once Upon a Time (R)

I was thinking they'd do Once on New Year's Day. tvcrazed suggest a Revenge strip for all ten episodes so far. Good idea and here is how I would do it:

Mon 12/19 episodes 1-2 9-11p; Tue 12/20 episode 3 10p; Wed 12/21 episode 4 10p; Thu 12/22 episode 5 10p

Mon 12/26 episodes 6-7 9-11p; Tue 12/27 episodes 8-9p 9-11p; Wed 12/28 ep 10 (fall finale) 10p leading into new episode the following week on Jan. 4

Sunday, January 29, 2012
9:00pm - 11:00pm Hallmark Hall of Fame - "A Smile As Big As The Moon"

With them having exactly 7 episodes ABC should have aired the Once Upon a Time marathon straight through from 4-11. The news could have been preempted for one night, the affiliates would still have the 11PM newscast.

With them having exactly 7 episodes ABC should have aired the Once Upon a Time marathon straight through from 4-11. The news could have been preempted for one night, the affiliates would still have the 11PM newscast.

Can't do that. And only in eastern/central time zones it is airing in the afternoon from 4-6pm ET/3-5pm CT into news. Pacific and mountain is airing it 2-4pm, followed by local programming, with news following 2 hours later.

Castle gets an additional episode, will now have 23 this season.

http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/12/08/castle-scoop-abc-orders-additional-episode-exclusive/

Castle gets an additional episode, will now have 23 this season.

http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/12/08/castle-scoop-abc-orders-additional-episode-exclusive/

Pavan, do you know the episode counts for each series, including mid-season shows? You posted a list last year, is it possible to do the same for this season?

I'll see what I can do about the episode list, but the new series list is complete. Will post that soon.

Update:

Monday, January 2, 2012
10:00pm Celebrity Wife Swap (premiere, special night & time)
[Castle is preempted and will return with new episodes starting the following week on 1/9/12.]

Now all 6 episodes of Celebrity Wife Swap are scheduled. Previously only 5 were scheduled (Jan. 3-31).

I am aware that ABC Wed is penciled in to return Jan 4th (though maybe they are considering delaying Revenge a week, as the promo didnt have a return date like DH and Pan AM had, although probably not). I think Revenge in particular (even more than the comedies) suffers with many breaks. It's a serialized show. It built up to a 3.0 the week before the CMA break and obviously since then it had breaks or Thanksgiving. Plus a show like Revenge that is so heavily serialized does best when scheduled consecutively. Here's my thoughts on how ABC might sked Wed for Jan/Feb to aleviate this:

Jan 4th- reruns of ABC Wed.
Jan 11th - The comedies are new. All new Revenge catch up special. Maybe one or more of the stars host it. Give some behind the scenes scoop so it has a new hook for fans of show already
Jan 18th- comedies new - Revenge returns ep 11
Jan 25th - comedies new - Revenge ep 12
Feb 1st - night before sweeps, comedies reruns; New Revenge ep 13
Feb 8th- Feb 29th - ABC new every week as is sweeps

This way the comedies and Revenge air their eps 11-17 thru end of sweeps. The comedies only have a one week break before sweeps. Revenge after a recap
special airs 6 new eps in a row, no breaks. Then ABC can use 10p slot for something else for 6 weeks and then Revenge can return for its final 6-7 eps in a row starting a few weeks before May sweeps begin thru the end of May Sweeps.

I know this will likely not happen. It's just what I think would work best for the shows, and the night.

Episodes for Once marathon:

Sunday, January 1, 2012
4:00 PM ET/2:00 PM PT Once Upon a Time
Episode: Pilot
5:00 PM ET/3:00 PM PT Once Upon a Time
Episode: The Thing You Love Most

7:00 PM Once Upon a Time
Episode: Snow Falls
8:00 PM Once Upon a Time
Episode: The Price of Gold
9:00 PM Once Upon a Time
Episode: The Shepherd
10:00 PM Once Upon a Time
Episode: The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter

Episodes for Once marathon:

Sunday, January 1, 2012
4:00 PM ET/2:00 PM PT Once Upon a Time
Episode: Pilot
5:00 PM ET/3:00 PM PT Once Upon a Time
Episode: The Thing You Love Most

7:00 PM Once Upon a Time
Episode: Snow Falls
8:00 PM Once Upon a Time
Episode: The Price of Gold
9:00 PM Once Upon a Time
Episode: The Shepherd
10:00 PM Once Upon a Time
Episode: The Heart Is a Lonely HunterGrrr! The one episode I missed Thanksgiving weekend (along with many other viewers I'm sure) is the one episode that isn't included. Could you get ABC to put it on in place of one of the other episodes?

Not sure why that isn't airing. I enjoyed that one more than The Shepherd.


Weekend afternoon update:

Saturday, January 7, 2012
3:00 PM ET/1:00 PM PT Celebrity Wife Swap (R)

Sunday, January 8, 2012
4:00-6:00PM ET/2:00PM-4:00PM PT The Bachelor (R)

Saturday, January 14, 2012
3:00 PM ET/1:00 PM PT Celebrity Wife Swap (R)

Sunday, January 15, 2012
4:00-6:00PM ET/2:00PM-4:00PM PT The Bachelor (R)

Sunday, January 22, 2012
4:00-6:00PM ET/2:00PM-4:00PM PT The Bachelor (R)

As we first broke on Twitter:

Effective Friday, January 20, 2012
8:00pm Shark Tank
[Moves up two weeks from Feb. 3.]

ABC News update:

ABC News “This Week” anchor Christiane Amanpour is moving to an exciting new role in the news division as roving Global Affairs anchor across all ABC News platforms effective immediately. Amanpour will report on foreign affairs for the network in primetime specials and on all ABC News broadcasts. Starting Sunday, Jan. 8, “Good Morning America” anchor George Stephanopoulos will host “This Week” in addition to his weekday anchor role at “GMA.”
In addition to her prominent role at ABC News, Christiane will host a weekday show to air on CNN International. Stephanopoulos moderated ABC News’ “This Week” from September 2002 to January 2010.

Effective Friday, January 20, 2012
9:00pm Primetime: What Would You Do?

The final two regularly scheduled episodes of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, ”Gibbs Family” and “Joplin, Missouri,” will air January 6 and January 13, respectively in its normal 8:00-10:00 p.m., ET time period. Extreme Makeover: Home Edition will continue on ABC with specials after this season.

Saturday, January 7, 2012
8:00pm Winter Wipeout (R, 1/5)
[Debate follows from 9-11pm.]

Saturday, January 14, 2012
8:00pm Winter Wipeout (R)
[Miss America follows from 9-11pm.]

Saturday, January 21, 2012
8:00-10:00pm ABC Saturday Movie of the Week - Over the Hedge (R)
10:00pm Castle (R)

Tuesday, January 24, 2012
9:00-11:00pm State of the Union

Grrr! The one episode I missed Thanksgiving weekend (along with many other viewers I'm sure) is the one episode that isn't included. Could you get ABC to put it on in place of one of the other episodes?
its kinda annoying that they are skipping that one again - we stopped watching the show because we missed that episode and it hasnt appeared on the abc on demand channel.

its kinda annoying that they are skipping that one again - we stopped watching the show because we missed that episode and it hasnt appeared on the abc on demand channel.

They are all on abc.com, Hulu and iTunes through Jan. 7. The series returns Jan. 8.

ABC is devoting all of tonight's lineup (The Bachelor and Wife Swap) to making a mockery of marriage. Shame on them. :rolleyes:

Tuesday, January 24, 2012
9:00-11:00pm State of the Union

An update to this:

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Eastern & Central Zones:
8:00PM ET/7:00 PM CT Last Man Standing (R)
8:30PM ET/7:00 PM CT Work It (all-new)
9:00-10:30PM ET/8:00-9:30PM CT ABC News Special: President Obama's State of the Union Address and the Republican Response (live)
approx. 10:30PM ET/9:30PM CT Last Man Standing (R, special time)

Mountain Time Zone:
7:00-8:30PM ABC News Special: President Obama's State of the Union Address and the Republican Response (live)
8:30PM Last Man Standing (R, special time)
9:00PM Last Man Standing (R, re-scheduled time)
9:30PM Work It (all-new, re-scheduled time)

Pacific Time Zone:
6:00-7:30 PM ABC News Special: President Obama's State of the Union Address and the Republican Response (live)
7:30PM PT Local Programming
8:00PM Last Man Standing (R)
8:30PM Work It (all-new)
9:00PM Last Man Standing (R, special time)
9:30PM Local Programming
10:00PM Celebrity Wife Swap (R, West Coast only)


Other updates:

Saturday, January 28, 2012
8:00PM Winter Wipeout (R)
9:00-11:00PM ABC Saturday Movie of the Week – Blades of Glory (R)

Saturday, February 4, 2012
8:00-11:00PM ABC Saturday Movie of the Week – Transformers (R)

According to the Futoncritic:

ABC SPRING PREMIERE DATES

Thursday, April 5
10:00-11:00 p.m. “Scandal" (Premiere)

Wednesday, April 11
9:30 p.m. “Don't Trust the B----- in Apt. 23" (Premiere)

Tuesday, April 24 thru May 15
10:00-11:00 p.m. "Private Practice"
Private Practice will follow DWTS for 4 weeks during Scandal's run.

This "Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23" comedy series... A series with such a title... can it be a success like the other shows in the ABC Wednesday Night line up or be another cancelled show at the end of the season?

This "Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23" comedy series... A series with such a title... can it be a success like the other shows in the ABC Wednesday Night line up or be another cancelled show at the end of the season?

If anything, the title does serve as an appetizer to Revenge. :)

I really wish they could just say Bitch in the title. That's what the word is, so why try to hide it?!

I really wish they could just say Bitch in the title. That's what the word is, so why try to hide it?!

Standards and Practices, probably. If there were a "PG Era", then a film or TV series with a profane term in the title wouldn't be allowed.

Sunday, February 5, 2012
7:00PM America's Funniest Home Videos (R)
8:00PM America's Funniest Home Videos (R)
9:00PM The Middle (R)
10:00PM Modern Family (R)
10:30PM Modern Family (R)

I really wish they could just say Bitch in the title. That's what the word is, so why try to hide it?!

Personally, I don't understand why anyone would be offended with the word in the title. I'm more concerned with Good Christian Bitches becoming GCB. How the hell is that generic title to be marketed or give viewers any idea of what the show is about.

Personally, I don't understand why anyone would be offended with the word in the title. I'm more concerned with Good Christian Bitches becoming GCB. How the hell is that generic title to be marketed or give viewers any idea of what the show is about.

Good Christian Bitches was the best title in the pilot season, it's too bad ABC buckled under pressure with that. I don't think it matters as much for Apartment 23. If anything a title like "Don't Trust the Bitch in Apartment 23" might box the show in too much (like Cougar Town)

Tuesdays, January 17, 24 and 31, 2012
8:30pm Last Man Standing (R)
[Work It is no longer scheduled effective immediately.]

Wow, that was fast! But what was the point of creating this show in the first place...

Hope Cougar Town will be back on 2/7!

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Eastern & Central Zones:
8:00PM ET/7:00 PM CT Last Man Standing (R)
8:30PM ET/7:00 PM CT Work It (all-new)
9:00-10:30PM ET/8:00-9:30PM CT ABC News Special: President Obama's State of the Union Address and the Republican Response (live)
approx. 10:30PM ET/9:30PM CT Last Man Standing (R, special time)

Mountain Time Zone:
7:00-8:30PM ABC News Special: President Obama's State of the Union Address and the Republican Response (live)
8:30PM Last Man Standing (R, special time)
9:00PM Last Man Standing (R, re-scheduled time)
9:30PM Work It (all-new, re-scheduled time)

Pacific Time Zone:
6:00-7:30 PM ABC News Special: President Obama's State of the Union Address and the Republican Response (live)
7:30PM PT Local Programming
8:00PM Last Man Standing (R)
8:30PM Work It (all-new)
9:00PM Last Man Standing (R, special time)
9:30PM Local Programming
10:00PM Celebrity Wife Swap (R, West Coast only)


Update to this on January 24. Work It is not scheduled anymore (effective immediately), as we first broke earlier, so Last Man repeat at 8:30pm ET and now a Happy Endings repeat at 10:30pm ET. More on our day-by-day schedule:

http://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards/showpost.php?p=4555760&postcount=2

Tuesday, February 14, 2012
8:30PM Cougar Town (Season Premiere)

Last Man Standing/Cougar Town/The River/Body of Proof: a very odd flow for a night.
The Bachelor keeps hitting new lows, maybe this piece of trash will finally get cancelled. :yousuck:

Last Man Standing/Cougar Town/The River/Body of Proof: a very odd flow for a night.

I know, last year it was No Ordinary Family/V/Detroit 1-8-7 just as weird and none of them survived. I'm very curious about The River but it's in a tough slot so not having high hopes...

Tuesday, February 7, 2012
9:00PM - 11:00PM The River (two-hour series premiere)

Tuesday, February 7, 2012
8:30PM Last Man Standing (R, special time)
9:00-11:00PM The River (now a two-hour series premiere)

Saturday, February 11, 2012
8:00PM Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown/A Charlie Brown Valentine (R)


Weekend afternoon updates:

THE BIG TIME - This program is a reality show that features young adults from around the world fulfilling their dreams from racing professional racecar drivers, pitching for a professional baseball team or taking center stage for a major concert.

Saturdays, January 21, February 11, 18, 25 and March 3, 2012
3:00PM ET/1:00PM PT Budweiser Presents: The Big Time

Saturday, January 28, 2012
3:00PM ET/PT Budweiser Presents: The Big Time

Saturday, February 4, 2012
4:00PM ET/2:00PM PT Budweiser Presents: The Big Time

BALL BOYS - From the producers of cable’s top rated “Pawn Stars,” “Ball Boys” follows the sports memorabilia business at iconic Robbie’s 1st Base in Baltimore, MD, and the charming family-like relationships of the sports fanatics who work there - Robbie Sr. & Junior, Sweet Lou and Shaggy - who “smack talk” amongst themselves. Each episode will feature the never-before-seen negotiation of buying and selling unique sports merchandise, both at the store and off-site locations.

Saturdays, March 24, 31, April 7, 14, 21 and May 12, 2012
3:00PM ET/1:00PM PT Ball Boys
3:30PM ET/1:30PM PT Ball Boys

So it means quite a long break for Body of Proof...

Tuesday, January 24, 2012
10:30PM Modern Family (R)

So it means quite a long break for Body of Proof...

No, Body of Proof is just preempted on Feb. 7. It'll likely last in the slot until March 20 or beyond. Unless you mean no new episodes until Feb. 14 since Jan. 24 is preempted and the 31st is a repeat.

UPDATES:

Tuesday, January 24, 2012
10:30pm ET Modern Family (R, replaces Happy Endings)

Tuesday, February 7, 2012
8:30pm Last Man Standing (all-new)

Saturday, February 11, 2012
9:00pm Cougar Town (R)
9:30pm Cougar Town (R)
10:00-11:00pm Cougar Town (R)

Nice to see some Cougar Town encores schedule. Just sucks they are on Saturday.

Unless you mean no new episodes until Feb. 14 since Jan. 24 is preempted and the 31st is a repeat.

Yep, that's what I meant. But after that I guess they will pre-empt only for the assumed double-episode finale of The River.


Tuesday, February 7, 2012
8:30pm Last Man Standing (all-new)

Since Last Man Standing only has 8 episodes left, is it safe to assume at one point Cougar Town will be doubled-up this way as well?

Since Last Man Standing only has 8 episodes left, is it safe to assume at one point Cougar Town will be doubled-up this way as well?

Maybe once or so. Last Man repeats well, so it should be fine at 8pm leading into new Cougar Town.

Once Upon a Time continues to amaze. It's the only current show I watch that hasn't had a clunker episode yet.

Saturday, February 18, 2012
8:00PM Winter Wipeout (R)
9:00-11:00PM ABC Saturday Movie of the Week: Wild Hogs (R)

Cuba Gooding stars:

Sunday, April 22, 2012
9:00-11:00PM Hallmark Hall of Fame: Firelight (all-new)

Saturday, February 25, 2012
8:00PM Winter Wipeout (R)
9:00-11:00PM ABC Saturday Movie of the Week: The Devil Wears Prada

Any info on Sunday specials in the Spring? If I'm not wrong, GCB has 10 episodes and there will be 12 Sundays, I'd assume the finale of DH is a 2-hour episode, so GCB is supposed to air with only 1 week off?

No info yet, but Desperate Housewives is likely having its finale on May 13 (probably an all-night event with a retrospective leading-in, like LOST had, I'm guessing). So perhaps GCB will get a two-hour episode sometime in April so DH doesn't repeat, that way the GCB finale can air May 6.

Wednesday, February 22, 2012
10:00PM A Special Edition of 20/20 - Before They Were Famous (all-new)
As the 84th Academy Awards ceremony nears, Robin Roberts anchors an Oscar themed Special 20/20 highlighting the early lives and careers of this year's nominees.

Saturday, February 25, 2012
4:00-6:00 PM ET/2:00-4:00 PM PT Ali 70 from Las Vegas (all-new)
Originating from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, this special will celebrate the 70th birthday of Muhammad Ali by honoring his legendary career and life. This special will also feature personal tributes and interviews with entertainment and sports celebrities such as Lenny Kravitz, John Legend, Stevie Wonder, Sean Combs, George Foreman, Evander Holyfield, Ken Norton, Tommy Hearns, “Sugar” Ray Leonard and “Marvelous” Marvin Hagler.

NASCAR Primetime:

Saturday, August 25, 2012
7:00PM ET/4:00 PM PT Bristol Countdown
7:30PM-11:00 PM ET/4:30PM-8:00PM PT NASCAR Sprint Cup Series: Bristol

Saturday, September 8, 2012
7:00PM ET/4:00 PM PT Richmond Countdown
7:30PM-11:00 PM ET/4:30PM-8:00PM PT NASCAR Sprint Cup Series: Richmond

Saturday, October 13, 2012
7:00PM ET/4:00 PM PT Charlotte Countdown
7:30PM-11:00 PM ET/4:30PM-8:00PM PT NASCAR Sprint Cup Series: Charlotte

Wednesday, February 22, 2012
10:00PM A Special Edition of 20/20 - Before They Were Famous (all-new)
As the 84th Academy Awards ceremony nears, Robin Roberts anchors an Oscar themed Special 20/20 highlighting the early lives and careers of this year's nominees.I'm not a fan of Revenge but I don't think ABC should have preempted it for sweeps again. This 20/20 should have aired in Wipeout's slot instead, that show is really overexposed. And if Desperate Housewives has its finale on May 13, will Once Upon a Time have a 2 hour finale on the 20th? That would be really good and maybe it could even beat the Survivor finale.

I'm not a fan of Revenge but I don't think ABC should have preempted it for sweeps again. This 20/20 should have aired in Wipeout's slot instead, that show is really overexposed. And if Desperate Housewives has its finale on May 13, will Once Upon a Time have a 2 hour finale on the 20th? That would be really good and maybe it could even beat the Survivor finale.

Revenge has 22 episodes and doesn't repeat well. So it makes sense to preempt that over Wipeout. And Wipeout is over March 8.

Billboard Music Awards is tentatively May 20 from 9-11pm.

Revenge has 22 episodes and doesn't repeat well. So it makes sense to preempt that over Wipeout. And Wipeout is over March 8.

Billboard Music Awards is tentatively May 20 from 9-11pm.

ABC's February Sweep highlights lists Feb 23 as the season finale for Winter Wipeout, assuming March 1 and 8 are repeats?

ABC's February Sweep highlights lists Feb 23 as the season finale for Winter Wipeout, assuming March 1 and 8 are repeats?

Yeah March 1 and 8 are repeats since they only had 8 episodes of Winter Wipeout (counting the holiday episode in December).

Saturday, March 3, 2012 - March 31, 2012
9:00-11:00PM My Strange Affliction: A Special Edition of 20/20

Friday, February 17, 2012
9:00-11:00PM A Special Edition of 20/20 - One Moment in Time: The Life of Whitney Houston

I also think any TV series with a profanity in the title, like "Don't Trust the B in Apartment 23", may end up a bomb (failure) and get cancelled at the end of the season. It will most certainly be the "$#*! My Dad Says" of ABC.

Except Apt. 23 is VERY funny, unlike Bleep.

^^I don't care.

Monday, March 5, 2012
8:00-10:01PM The Bachelor: The Women Tell All

Monday, March 12, 2012
8:00-10:01PM The Bachelor (Season Finale)
10:01- 11:00PM The Bachelor: After the Final Rose

^^I don't care.
A little rude?

If ABC wants to be bold they should move Once Upon a Time to Thursdays in the fall like they did with Grey's Anatomy a few years ago.

If ABC wants to be bold they should move Once Upon a Time to Thursdays in the fall like they did with Grey's Anatomy a few years ago.

Not a bit too soon? Same goes for 'Revenge'. I think they need to leave these two alone for another season in their respective slots. I'd only suggest moving OUAT if it meant giving the show the post-Grey's slot. It certainly shouldn't be moved to 8pm Thursdays, but I'm sure that's not what you were suggesting. We'll have a better idea of how they want to tackle Sundays once we have numbers for GCB, which I think should have been put on at 9pm behind OUTA, sliding DH to 10. No one is watching DH like they used to despite it being in its final season, so give your new show the plum slot. I don't understand that move...

Not a bit too soon? Same goes for 'Revenge'. I think they need to leave these two alone for another season in their respective slots. I'd only suggest moving OUAT if it meant giving the show the post-Grey's slot. It certainly shouldn't be moved to 8pm Thursdays, but I'm sure that's not what you were suggesting. We'll have a better idea of how they want to tackle Sundays once we have numbers for GCB, which I think should have been put on at 9pm behind OUTA, sliding DH to 10. No one is watching DH like they used to despite it being in its final season, so give your new show the plum slot. I don't understand that move...
I agree that Revenge and Once Upon a Time should stay where they are...at least for now. Let's see how ABC fixes other problems, and if they don't need to move, then they won't have to. If ABC can't fix other timeslots (like Thursdays at 8pm, for example) then they can try Once Upon a Time there. For now though, I would leave it as it is.

If ABC wants to be bold they should move Once Upon a Time to Thursdays in the fall like they did with Grey's Anatomy a few years ago.

When Grey's made the move it was already an established hit show. Was it not out delivering the lead-in Desperate Housewives by that point? In addition, ABC used the Super Bowl as part of the move. They'll never have that opportunity again.

Thursday, March 1, 2012
9:00PM Jimmy Kimmel Live! After the Academy Awards (R, 2/26)
10:00PM Grey's Anatomy (R, special time)

As we broke on Twitter earlier today, ABC will air the limited news series Revenge for Real Wednesdays at 10pm starting March 7 in lieu of Revenge repeats: https://twitter.com/#!/SitcomsOnline/status/172718806655971329

Just need to find out how many weeks exactly for Revenge for Real. Could be anywhere between 3-6 weeks. First week, March 7, the series will deal with "Murder in the Hamptons." I think Revenge (the actual drama series) will be back April 11 when Apt. 23 launches.

Saturday, April 14, 2012
8:00 PM - 11:00 PM Titanic (4-part miniseries - Parts 1 - 3)

Sunday, April 15, 2012
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM Titanic (Conclusion - Part 4)

Saturday, April 14, 2012
8:00 PM - 11:00 PM Titanic (4-part miniseries - Parts 1 - 3)

Sunday, April 15, 2012
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM Titanic (Conclusion - Part 4)
Dumping it on Saturdays? WHY?!

Dumping it on Saturdays? WHY?!

The bigger concern is having Part 2 air the next evening on the Sunday. It's gonna one bad weekend of rating results.

With ABC Premiere Event: Titanic on April 15, this *likely* will be the Desperate Housewives schedule:

March 4 - #15 (confirmed)
March 11 - #16 (confirmed)
March 18 - #17 (confirmed)
March 25 - #18
April 1 - #19
April 8 - rerun? or two-hour Easter GCB
April 15 - Titanic (confirmed)
April 22 - Hallmark Hall of Fame Movie (confirmed)
April 29 - #20
May 6 - #21
May 13 - retrospective at 8pm/#22/#23 (confirmed finale date)

GCB *likely* would be new every week except preempted on April 22 and have its finale on May 6 (with a two-hour episode on April 8).

As for Once, *likely* it will be like this:

March 4 - #14 (confirmed)
March 11 - #15 (confirmed)
March 18 - #16 (confirmed)
March 25 - #17
April 1 - #18
April 8 - rerun? or preempted
April 15 - #19
April 22 - #20
April 29 - #21
May 6 - #22 (finale)

Day-by-day schedule updated: http://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards/showpost.php?p=4555760&postcount=2

Thursday, March 1, 2012
9:00PM Jimmy Kimmel Live! After the Academy Awards (R, 2/26)
10:00PM Grey's Anatomy (R, special time)

This is now flipped. Grey's at 9 and Kimmel at 10.

Saturday, April 7, 2012
7:00-11:44PM An ABC Special Presentation - The Ten Commandments

Wednesday, March 21, 2012
10:00PM Missing (pilot encore)

Tuesday, March 27, 2012
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM Dancing with the Stars -The Story So Far (1 Hour Special)

Wednesday, March 28, 2012
10:00PM Missing (R)

Regarding GCB: I'll be watching this show when hell freezes over. Shame on ABC for airing it. If this were called Good Muslim bitches or Good Homosexual bitches there would be a big media uproar. (I'm not advocating those titles by the way.) But no, it's open attack season on Christians. And it's not just the title, the ads clearly indicate mocking Christianity. :rolleyes:
Here's hopefully to GCB making Pan Am look like a huge hit.

It didn't mock anyone. It's campy. It's like Desperate Housewives in Dallas.

Regarding GCB: I'll be watching this show when hell freezes over. Shame on ABC for airing it. If this were called Good Muslim bitches or Good Homosexual bitches there would be a big media uproar. (I'm not advocating those titles by the way.) But no, it's open attack season on Christians. And it's not just the title, the ads clearly indicate mocking Christianity. :rolleyes:
Here's hopefully to GCB making Pan Am look like a huge hit.

Seriously? I thought it was a funny satire (more of which is needed on tv today). Personaly, I thought the title alone would stop viewers from turning in. After all, what the hell is GCB. I've watched at least four shows this week, including this one, where the charcters can say the word 'bitches' within the show but I guess you just can't have the word appear in the title of a program.

Who knows, if others have you attitude, this may turn into a big hit afterall. Here's hoping. :)

Who knows, if others have you attitude, this may turn into a big hit afterall. Here's hoping. :)

doubtful, looking at its premiere ratings

it's not offensive, but it's also not very good. Except for Kristin Chenoweth

doubtful, looking at its premiere ratings

it's not offensive, but it's also not very good. Except for Kristin Chenoweth

All the promo in the world does not get past the point that the title "GCB" doesn't convey any sense of what the program is or is trying to be. A generic title=a generic show, is what is in viewers minds. Unless this does a "Pan Am" collapse, this will probably still be renewed for fall with ABC citing high DVR numbers as the reason.

Thursday, March 8, 2012
10:02 PM - 11:00 PM GCB (Pilot Encore)

Regarding GCB: I'll be watching this show when hell freezes over. Shame on ABC for airing it. If this were called Good Muslim bitches or Good Homosexual bitches there would be a big media uproar. (I'm not advocating those titles by the way.) But no, it's open attack season on Christians. And it's not just the title, the ads clearly indicate mocking Christianity. :rolleyes:
Here's hopefully to GCB making Pan Am look like a huge hit.
I could not agree more. You can fill in the blank with almost any other religion or ethnicity and you'd see a huge uprorar, but since it is Christians it is OK.Since Darren Star is A Jewish gay person (fact look it up) why doesn't he promote a show called Gay Jewish B****es?

I could not agree more. You can fill in the blank with almost any other religion or ethnicity and you'd see a huge uprorar, but since it is Christians it is OK.Since Darren Star is A Jewish gay person (fact look it up) why doesn't he promote a show called Gay Jewish B****es?

You do know what the word SATIRE means? :rolleyes:

You do know what the word SATIRE means? :rolleyes:
That's easy to say when you're not the one being satired. I haven't seen the show nor will I. It probably wouldn't bother me that much . I just haven't heard many good things about it. The title though was ridiculous.

That's easy to say when you're not the one being satired. I haven't seen the show nor will I. It probably wouldn't bother me that much . I just haven't heard many good things about it. The title though was ridiculous.

And how would you know if I was or wasn't being satired? I've seen the show and I've taken no personal offense to anything in it. It's campy satire. People should just laugh at themselves more instead of taking personal offense to everything.

In terms of the title, they should have stuck with Good Christian Bitches. GBC is a dull title that means nothing to no one. They say the word bitches on network tv, but they can't have it appear in the title of the show. More silly ness.

And how would you know if I was or wasn't being satired? I've seen the show and I've taken no personal offense to anything in it. It's campy satire. People should just laugh at themselves more instead of taking personal offense to everything.

In terms of the title, they should have stuck with Good Christian Bitches. GBC is a dull title that means nothing to no one. They say the word bitches on network tv, but they can't have it appear in the title of the show. More silly ness.
I'm going by what you said. You said it was a satire. If the ratings were better and if I heard good things about it, I'd give it a try. I did DVR it but haven't watched it and probably won't. As for the title, they should have called it something else. I agree that GCB is a stupid name. The word Bitches doesn't offend me but Christian Bitches does.

There were MANY good comments about it on Twitter following the premiere.

ABC ANNOUNCES MAY FINALE DATES FOR THE 2011-12 SEASON

ABC announces the following May finale dates for the 2011-12 Season (all times ET):

Tuesday, May 1:

8:00-8:30 p.m. "Last Man Standing"

Sunday, May 6:

10:00-11:00 p.m. "GCB"

Monday, May 7:

10:00-11:00 p.m. "Castle"

Sunday, May 13:

8:00-9:00 p.m. "Once Upon a Time"

9:00-11:00 p.m. "Desperate Housewives" (Special Two-Hour Series Finale)

Tuesday, May 15:

8:00-9:00 p.m. "Cougar Town" (Special One-Hour Finale)

10:00-11:00 p.m. "Private Practice"

Wednesday, May 16:

8:30-9:00 p.m. "Suburgatory"

Thursday, May 17:

8:00-9:00 p.m. "Missing"

9:00-10:00 p.m. "Grey's Anatomy"

10:00-11:00 p.m. "Scandal"

Friday, May 18:

8:00-9:00 p.m. "Shark Tank"

Sunday, May 20:

7:00-8:00 p.m. "America's Funniest Home Videos"

Monday, May 21:

8:00-9:00 p.m. "Dancing with the Stars" (Performance Show)

Tuesday, May 22:

9:00-11:00 p.m. "Dancing with the Stars the Results Show"

Wednesday, May 23:

8:00-8:30 p.m. "The Middle"

9:00-9:30 p.m. "Modern Family"

9:30-10:00 p.m. "Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23"

10:00-11:00 p.m. "Revenge"

Saturday, March 17, 2012
8:00pm Shark Tank (R)

Season premiere of The Bachelorette:

Monday, May 14, 2012
9:30pm-11:00pm The Bachelorette (season premiere)

This will follow the semi-finals of Dancing with the Stars from 8-9:30pm. Not official yet, but an all-new The Bachelorette will air the following week (May 21) from 9-11pm following The Finals of Dancing with the Stars (8-9pm).

Pavan, with Happy Endings having 1 more episode to air after April 4th, you think they will have it on May 23rd at 8:30? Or earlier on instead of a repeat of another comedy?

Sunday, May 20, 2012
8:00 PM - 11:00 PM The 2012 Billboard Music Awards

Wednesday, April 4, 2012
10:00pm Missing (R)

Wednesday, April 11, 2012
10:00pm Revenge Special (wt)
[Revenge returns with final six episodes of the season starting April 18.]

Monday, May 21, 2012
9:00-11:00pm The Bachelorette (episode two, special time)

Sunday, February 24, 2013
8:30-11:30PM ET/5:30-8:30PM PT The 85th Annual Academy Awards

I'm going by what you said. You said it was a satire. If the ratings were better and if I heard good things about it, I'd give it a try. I did DVR it but haven't watched it and probably won't. As for the title, they should have called it something else. I agree that GCB is a stupid name. The word Bitches doesn't offend me but Christian Bitches does.
Well I finally got around to watching it. I hated it. It's no Dallas. I won't be watching again.

Dallas was a primetime soap, GCB is a comedic series. I would compare it more to Desperate Housewives, but with more comedy. Revenge is similar to Dynasty/Dallas type shows.

Yea I like Revenge. I don't watch DH anymore but I used to and I think it's much better than GCB. Oh well, you can't like everything. lol

Does that mean that Private Practice will be moved to another day other than Thursdays at 10pm Eastern/9pm Central?

Good timing Family Ties Forever:

Private Practice will now move to Tuesdays at 10pm a week earlier, as the planned all-new Thursday at 10pm episode for next week (Mar 22) is now a repeat.

Tuesdays, April 17 - May 15, 2012
10:00pm Private Practice (all-new 5 weeks)

That means 20th episode of Body of Proof can still air on 4/10, right?

Because the 3/27 and 4/3 episodes are part 1-2 of "Going Viral", made me wonder whether that would be used as the finale and they threw one episode out...

As far as I know the season finale of Body of Proof is on April 10.

As far as I know the season finale of Body of Proof is on April 10.

Yes, that's confirmed now.

But there's no double GCB on 4/8 after all. So 1 episode will be left unaired? :(

http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118051659.html?cmpid=RSS|News|LatestNews

ABC rides the 'Modern' era
DVR viewing has pumped the already successful comedy

For ABC's "Modern Family," the third season has been the charm.

Already a two-time Emmy winner for best comedy and an advertiser's dream because of its very upscale audience skew, the 20th Century Fox TV laffer continues to grow in the ratings and recently shot to the top of the rankings among adults under 50 for the first time -- with a big assist from the DVR.

When Nielsen's full-week DVR playback numbers for the last week of February came in on Monday, the ABC comedy had leapfrogged several other shows that ranked ahead of it in the same-night results released a couple of weeks earlier. It actually achieved the feat in all four weeks of the sweep month, beating out heavyweights like "The Voice," "American Idol" and "The Big Bang Theory."

"Modern Family" has been the leader in DVR playback for a while now, but this season its delayed-viewing numbers have exploded. Its original episodes have averaged a 5.4 rating in adults 18-49 and 12.8 million viewers on Wednesday nights, but a full-week's worth of DVR playback has boosted those numbers by 2.5 demo points and 4.9 million viewers overall (to 7.9 and 17.7 million); a year ago at this time, the average "Modern" seg added 1.6 demo points and 3.2 million viewers overall from same-night to full-week.

As an example of how that has improved the show's final standings in a given week (as well as its season averages), consider the last Wednesday of the February sweep: "Modern Family" averaged a 4.8 same-night rating in adults 18-49, placing it fifth for the week, behind NBC's "The Voice" and three editions of Fox's "American Idol." But because it gained 2.7 points from same-night to full-week DVR playback, "Modern Family" jumped to a 7.5 in the final nationals -- ahead of "Voice" (up 1.2 to 6.6) and "Idol" (whose Thursday episode went up 1.0 to 6.4).

"The DVR is the programmer's best friend, and it has really helped ABC in the case of 'Modern Family' and its final ratings," says Larry Hyams, ABC's VP of primetime audience analysis.

DVR playback doesn't necessarily equate with advertising revenue, which is based on viewership of commercials within three days of a broadcast. But Hyams points out that typically more than 93% of a show's final "live plus same-day" audience is achieved either same-night or within that first three-day window that counts against advertising sales.

In Nielsen's current national household sample, roughly 43% are wired with digital video recorders, up from 40% a year ago. But it's closer to 50% in homes with incomes of $100,000 or more -- another category in which the ABC comedy is primetime's top-rated show.

"There is a skew toward DVR ownership being a little more affluent … to a certain degree, they go hand in hand," Hyams said of "Modern's" increased ratings and increased upscale skew this season.

Another factor in the ratings surge for "Modern Family" is a change in Nielsen methodology beginning halfway through last season allowing multiple viewings of a show to count toward its ratings.

While that may not figure to be a huge help, it can be when members of the same household are watching a show at different times. And with its multigenerational appeal and popularity with upscale adults who may be more likely to have more DVRs in the home, "Modern Family" is a natural beneficiary.

Just how well is "Modern Family" faring in upscale homes? Through March 4, it's the top-rated show among viewers in $100K-plus homes (10.4 rating), ahead of NBC's "The Voice" (8.9), Fox's "American Idol" on Wednesday (7.6) and Thursday (7.2) as well as CBS' "The Big Bang Theory" (6.6).

And ABC's Wednesday overall was the top-rated entertainment lineup on broadcast television (5.1 rating), getting solid support from "The Middle" (3.4), "Suburgatory" (3.6), "Happy Endings" (4.5) and rookie drama "Revenge" (4.2).

ABC's Wednesday is also the No. 2 night this season in terms of upscale index, drawing 45% higher ratings than the norm among high-income young adults (index of 145) -- up from 131 last year. The only night that indexes higher among the wealthy is NBC's modestly rated Thursday (158).

But when a show like "Modern Family" can combine robust ratings with a significant upscale skew, it's time to back up the Brink's truck.

Saturdays, March 24 and 31, 2012
8:00pm Shark Tank (R)

Saturday, March 24, 2012
9:00pm-11:00pm Dancing with the Stars (R, 3/19)

Saturdays, March 24 and 31, 2012
8:00pm Shark Tank (R)

More added:

Saturdays, April 21 and 28, 2012
8:00pm Shark Tank (R)

Monday, April 23, 2012
10:00PM A Special Edition of 20/20 - "Dance Floor Confidential: Behind The Scenes of Dancing With The Stars"

Sunday, April 8, 2012
9:01 PM - 10:00 PM GCB
10:00 PM - 11:00 PM GCB

Saturday, April 21, 2012
9:00-11:00PM Sunset Boulevard - A Special Edition of 20/20

SUNSET BLVD is the most dangerous dream machine in America. A 22 mile stretch of Rock and Romance running from the rough side of town through “The Strip” and Beverly Hills…out to the Pacific. For 100 years, the wildly talented and tragically desperate have come to this neon-washed piece of real estate to “make it.” Very few ever do.

This two hour ABC Special is going to take the audience directly into the lives of these Dreamers and watch as Sunset Boulevard Chooses To Either Anoint Them… or Destroy Them.

Pavan, with Happy Endings having 1 more episode to air after April 4th, you think they will have it on May 23rd at 8:30? Or earlier on instead of a repeat of another comedy?

Pavan, I haven't heard from you on this earlier post. Does Happy Ending has only 21 episodes? Unless I am mistaken, next week's episode is 21.

Like I mentioned, there is a free spot on May 23rd at 8:30? Any info on that?

They'll hold it for next season. It's renewed.

What's up with the remake of Mistresses? I read that, they are shooting the first season, not only the pilot. Is it ordered for the full first season for this summer, or fall?

They'll hold it for next season. It's renewed.

It's renewed, is this official? GREAT NEWS. I expected it, but always good to be confirmed.

What's up with the remake of Mistresses? I read that, they are shooting the first season, not only the pilot. Is it ordered for the full first season for this summer, or fall?

10 episodes ordered for next season. It was ordered right to series. If it turns out really good, you'll see it in the fall. ABC can use it in fall, spring 2013 or summer 2013. Alyssa Milano stars, so that is a must see.

It's renewed, is this official? GREAT NEWS. I expected it, but always good to be confirmed.

Not 100% until the ABC press release, but I'm 99.99% sure it has been given one.

Tuesday, April 3, 2012
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM Dancing with the Stars - Encore Performance (1-hour Special)

^Why another preemption of Last Man Standing/Cougar Town? :confused: There won't be room to air all the episodes if the finales are still May 1st and 15th!

Last Man has room. There was a repeat scheduled for April 10, now it is new on April 10 since April 3 is preempted. So no more repeats until its finale on May 1 now. Cougar Town will need one more, perhaps a special Wednesday airing. Options are: April 18 at 8 when Middle is a repeat, April 25 when 8-930 is a repeats, or May 23 at 8:30pm.

May Sweep movies:

Saturday, April 28, 2012
8:00-11:00PM ABC Saturday Movie of the Week: The Blind Side (network premiere)

Saturday, May 5, 2012
8:00PM Shark Tank (R)
9:00-11:00PM ABC Saturday Movie of the Week: Hancock (network premiere)

Saturday, May 12, 2012
8:00-11:00PM ABC Saturday Movie of the Week: Pirates of the Caribbean At World’s End

Saturday, May 19, 2012
8:00-11:00PM ABC Saturday Movie of the Week: Spider-Man 3

ABC announces the following summer premieres for new series and returning favorites (all times ET):

Thursday, May 24, 2012:
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM Duets (series premiere)
10:00 PM - 11:00 PM Rookie Blue

Sunday, June 3, 2012:
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM Secret Millionaire
9:00 PM - 11:00 PM Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition

Thursday, June 28, 2012:
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM Wipeout

Tuesday, July 10, 2012:
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM Trust Us With Your Life (series premiere, back-to-back episodes)
10:00 PM - 11:00 PM Final Witness (series premiere)

Tuesday, July 17, 2012:
9:00 PM - 9:30 PM Trust Us With Your Life (regular time period premiere)

Monday, July 23, 2012:
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM Bachelor Pad


TRUST US WITH YOUR LIFE - PREMIERES TUESDAY, JULY 10 (9:00-10:00 p.m.) From the creators of "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" and "Mock the Week," "Trust Us With Your Life" is a brand new studio-based improvisation series that redefines both the chat show and television improv formats. Hosted by Fred Willard ("Best in Show," "Modern Family"), featured celebrities include David Hasselhoff, Ricky Gervais, Jerry Springer, Florence Henderson, Jack & Kelly Osbourne, Jane Seymour, Serena Williams and Mark Cuban. The exciting new format finds each celebrity reminiscing about key episodes that have happened in their lives, then brilliant improvisers acting out those moments which the celebrity has just described. These key moments in the life of the guest celebrity will be improvised as straight comedy or in game formats such as forward/rewind and sideways scenes. The tone of the show is friendly, funny and cheeky. Comedians on the show include Wayne Brady and Colin Mochrie ("Whose Line Is It Anyway?"), along with Jonathan Mangum ("Fast and Loose") as the main improvisers. They will be joined by guest starring performers such as Greg Proops and Nicole Parker. Eight episodes were shot in London for ABC. "Trust Us With Your Life" is produced by Angst Productions. Dan Patterson ("Whose Line Is It Anyway?") is executive producer.

FINAL WITNESS - PREMIERES TUESDAY, JULY 10 (10:00-11:00 p.m.) What if a murder victim could tell you about their final moments? The voices of the dead come to life in this true-crime series which offers a unique look at some of the nation's most shocking murders. Each of the seven episodes will examine one case from start to finish, taking viewers inside the murder from the victim's point of view. "Final Witness" is a compelling hybrid of documentary and drama, featuring interviews with real-life witnesses, prosecutors, law enforcement, family and friends, along with riveting scripted scenes with actors, thrusting viewers into the heart of each crime. Shot around the world at the actual locations, infused with an indie-band soundtrack and told like a feature film, "Final Witness" creates an unforgettable look at the human psyche at its darkest. The series is produced for ABC by Lincoln Square Productions. Executive producers are Rudy Bednar and Christine Connor.

Once Upon a Time had better repeat somewhere in the summer, it's ABC's highest rated drama after all. I've missed a few episodes and had thought it might keep its slot in the summer. Enough reality crap! 2 hour Weight Loss Editions are not needed, this isn't NBC. And if Shark Tank and Primetime repeat on Fridays yet Once is kept off the air that's just plain stupid. If reality must air in its slot at 8:00 how about taking AFV off for the summer and airing OUAT at 7:00?

Once Upon a Time had better repeat somewhere in the summer, it's ABC's highest rated drama after all. I've missed a few episodes and had thought it might keep its slot in the summer. Enough reality crap! 2 hour Weight Loss Editions are not needed, this isn't NBC. And if Shark Tank and Primetime repeat on Fridays yet Once is kept off the air that's just plain stupid. If reality must air in its slot at 8:00 how about taking AFV off for the summer and airing OUAT at 7:00?
The networks make mistakes by not airing reruns in the summer. that's where I used to catch up on shows that I missed or tried out new shows. Now I just don't bother watching any network shows in the summer. It's mostly reality crap.

Summer repeats do nothing anymore because of so many options on cable. The networks have original programming in summer now. There are scripted options, too, like the awesome Rookie Blue. The ratings for repeats would be pretty bad besides a few series (mostly crime dramas and broad appealing comedies like Big Bang and Modern Family, not stuff like 30 Rock).

Schedule change:

Monday, April 9, 2012
10:00pm Scandal (R, pilot encore)

[Castle was a scheduled repeat.]