CBS Upfront: Fall 2010

[Pavan]

Check back on Wednesday morning for the full schedule and any leaked schedules. This thread will open on Tuesday evening.

EDIT: WED 5/19/10 9AM ET: Official schedule: http://blog.sitcomsonline.com/2010/0...-schedule.html

[Pavan]

New Series Pick-Ups:

Drama:
Comedy: Mike & Molly

[Pavan]

Here is a rough schedule (there are a few going around actually). This is NOT official. Stay tuned for the official schedule at about 9:30am ET (CBS is always late).

Sundays
7:00PM 60 Minutes
8:00PM The Amazing Race
9:00PM Undercover Boss
10:00PM CSI: NY

Mondays
8:00PM The Big Bang Theory
8:30PM Mike & Molly (NEW!)
9:00PM Two and a Half Men
9:30PM Bleep My Dad Says (NEW!)
10:00PM CSI: Miami

Tuesdays
8:00PM NCIS
9:00PM NCIS: Los Angeles
10:00PM The Good Wife

Wednesdays
8:00PM How I Met Your Mother
8:30PM Rules of Engagement
9:00PM Hawaii Five-0 (NEW!)
10:00PM Criminal Minds

Thursdays
8:00PM Survivor
9:00PM The Mentalist
10:00PM CSI

Fridays
8:00PM Medium
9:00PM Blue Bloods (NEW!)
10:00PM The Defenders (NEW!)

Saturdays
8:00PM-10:00PM Crime Repeats
10:00PM 48 Hours Mystery

[Pavan]

Official schedule is up. Please read:
http://blog.sitcomsonline.com/2010/0...-schedule.html


CBS ANNOUNCES 2010-2011 PRIMETIME SCHEDULE

America's Most Watched Network Adds Five New Series to Its Top-Rated Lineup

New Dramas Include a New HAWAII FIVE-0, Comedic Drama THE DEFENDERS and a Family of NYPD's Finest BLUE BLOODS

Comedies Include a Series Based on a Twitter Feed and a New Show From Chuck Lorre About a Couple Who Find Love at an Overeaters Anonymous Meeting

18 Current Series Return

CBS Unveils Four Key Time Period Moves to Grow Nights and Spread Strength Across the Schedule

THE BIG BANG THEORY Launches New One-Hour Comedy Block Thursday at 8:00 PM

SURVIVOR to Open Wednesdays at 8:00 PM

CSI: NY Moves to Friday at 9:00 PM and CSI: MIAMI to Sunday at 10:00 PM to Power Two Key Time Periods



CBS announced today its new 2010-2011 primetime schedule and the addition of five new series, including three dramas and two comedies, and key scheduling moves to enhance America's most watched lineup.

The new series includes an updated take on the classic series HAWAII FIVE-0; comedic drama THE DEFENDERS starring Jim Belushi and Jerry O'Connell as colorful Las Vegas defense attorneys; drama BLUE BLOODS about a family of NYPD cops starring Tom Selleck and Donnie Wahlberg; a Twitter-inspired comedy, $#*! MY DAD SAYS, starring William Shatner as a father who spouts politically incorrect observations on daily life; and the romantic comedy MIKE & MOLLY, starring Billy Gardell and Melissa McCarthy as a cop and teacher who find love at an Overeaters Anonymous meeting.

"We believe television's #1 network just got stronger," said Nina Tassler, President, CBS Entertainment. "New series will be launched behind proven hits and key scheduling moves will help grow nights. Two of the dramas, ‘Hawaii Five-0' and ‘The Defenders,' continue our successful evolution in the drama form - character driven with great humor. The third new drama, ‘Blue Bloods,' introduces a police drama with a unique family spin. Our two new comedies will definitely make some noise. ‘$#*! My Dad Says' is based on a distinctly loud and funny Twitter feed - led by a larger-than-life star in William Shatner. ‘Mike & Molly' is a comedy on the romantic side, featuring the trademark humor of TV's reigning king of comedy, Chuck Lorre. And, the best news is that these new series join a schedule deep with hits and leadership in every program genre."

The freshman series will be joined by 18 returning shows including the season's #1 drama/scripted program - NCIS; #1 comedy - TWO AND A HALF MEN; #1 new series - UNDERCOVER BOSS, the #1 news magazine - 60 MINUTES, the #1 new drama - NCIS: LOS ANGELES, plus the #1 scripted series in key demos (18-49 and 25-54) - THE BIG BANG THEORY, along with two franchise reality series - SURVIVOR and the seven-time Emmy Award winner THE AMAZING RACE.

Also returning are: HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER, RULES OF ENGAGEMENT, THE GOOD WIFE, CRIMINAL MINDS, CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION, THE MENTALIST, MEDIUM, CSI: NY, 48 HOURS MYSTERY and CSI: MIAMI.

A spin off of the hit drama CRIMINAL MINDS, starring Forest Whitaker, has been ordered for midseason.

The new 2010-2011 schedule:

On Monday, CBS adds a new Chuck Lorre comedy to television's top-rated comedy block and a big new drama to cap the night. From 8:00-9:00 PM, the established duo of HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER and RULES OF ENGAGEMENT returns. Television's top comedy TWO AND A HALF MEN remains at 9:00 PM, serving as a lead-in for the new comedy MIKE & MOLLY, starring Billy Gardell and Melissa McCarthy at 9:30 PM. HAWAII FIVE-0 rides the wave into 10:00 PM.

On Tuesday, CBS's top-rated night remains intact with the #1 rated scripted series, NCIS, at 8:00 PM followed by the #1 new drama, NCIS: LOS ANGELES, at 9:00 PM and the #2 new drama, THE GOOD WIFE, at 10:00 PM.

On Wednesday, CBS makes two strategic time period changes to bookend the night. SURVIVOR provides a potent lead-off hitter at 8:00 PM. The sixth-year hit CRIMINAL MINDS remains at 9:00 PM, providing a strong lead-in to the new drama THE DEFENDERS, starring Jim Belushi and Jerry O'Connell, at 10:00 PM.

On Thursday, CBS opens a new one-hour comedy block on TV's biggest night. THE BIG BANG THEORY, the fastest growing series on television, kicks off the line-up at 8:00 PM, serving as a powerful lead-in for the irreverent new comedy $#*! MY DAD SAYS. The rest of the night remains unchanged with the popular drama block CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION and THE MENTALIST from 9:00-11:00 PM.

On Friday, CBS adds a New York/New York tandem from 9:00-11:00 PM. Veteran drama MEDIUM leads off the night at 8:00 PM. Proven hit CSI: NY moves from Wednesday to serve as the tent pole at 9:00 PM, flowing seamlessly into the NYPD police drama BLUE BLOODS at 10:00 PM.

Saturdays will feature CBS's CRIMETIME programming from 8:00-10:00 PM, followed by the popular true crime series 48 HOURS MYSTERY at 10:00 PM.

On Sunday, a winning crime drama moves to 10:00 PM to anchor one of TV's biggest nights. The perennial #1 news magazine, 60 MINUTES, kicks off its 43rd season at 7:00 PM. The seven-time Emmy Award-winning series THE AMAZING RACE returns at 8:00 PM followed by the first full season of UNDERCOVER BOSS, TV's #1 new show at 9:00 PM, keeping intact a powerful reality block. CSI: MIAMI provides the night's strongest 10:00 PM anchors in years.


The New Comedies are:

$#*! MY DAD SAYS, based on the popular Twitter feed by Justin Halpern, stars Emmy Award winner William Shatner as Ed Goodson, a forthright and opinionated dad who relishes expressing his unsolicited and often wildly politically incorrect observations to anyone within earshot. Nobody is immune from Ed's rants, including his sons, Henry, a struggling writer-turned-unpaid blogger; and Vince (Will Sasso), the meek half of his husband/wife real estate duo with domineering Kathleen (Nicole Sullivan). When Henry finds he can no longer afford to pay rent to his pretty roommate -- and secret admirer -- Sam (Stephanie Lemelin), Ed reveals a soft spot and invites Henry to move in with him. Henry agrees, knowing that the verbal assault will not abate and now there will be no escape. Describing their father/son relationship is tricky - but Ed will easily come up with a few choice words. Emmy Award winners David Kohan and Max Mutchnick are executive producers for Warner Bros. Television. Emmy Award winner James Burrows directed.

MIKE & MOLLY is a comedy from Chuck Lorre ("Two and a Half Men," and "The Big Bang Theory") about a working class Chicago couple who find love at an Overeaters Anonymous meeting. Officer Mike Biggs (Billy Gardell) is a good-hearted cop who sincerely wants to lose weight. Mike's partner, Officer Carl McMillan (Reno Wilson), is a thin, fast-talking wise-guy, who despite his teasing encourages Mike on his road to slimness and romance. While speaking at an O.A. meeting, Mike meets Molly Flynn (Melissa McCarthy), an instantly likeable fourth-grade teacher with a healthy sense of humor about her curves. For Molly, focusing on smart choices isn't easy because she lives with her sexy older sister, Victoria (Katy Mixon), and their mother, Joyce (Swoosie Kurtz), both of whom flaunt their healthy appetites and slender figures. Mike also faces temptation at the diner he and Carl frequent, where they've become friends with the Senegalese waiter, Samuel (Nyambi Nyambi), who finds trying to eat less a foreign concept. For Mike and Molly, thanks to their mutual love of pie and the desire to resist it, finding each other may have been worth the "weight." Chuck Lorre and Mark Roberts are executive producers for Chuck Lorre Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television.


The New Dramas are:

HAWAII FIVE-0 is a contemporary take on the classic series about a new elite federalized task force whose mission is to wipe out the crime that washes up on the Islands' sun-drenched beaches. Detective Steve McGarrett (Alex O'Loughlin), a decorated Naval officer turned cop, returns to Oahu to investigate his father's murder and stays after Hawaii's governor persuades him to head up the new team: his rules, her backing, no red tape and full blanket immunity to hunt down the biggest "game" in town. Joining McGarrett is Detective Danny "Danno" Williams (Scott Caan), a newly relocated ex-New Jersey cop who prefers skyscrapers to the coastline but is committed to keeping the Islands safe for his 8-year-old daughter; and Chin Ho Kelly (Daniel Dae Kim), an ex-Honolulu Police Detective wrongly accused of corruption and relegated to a federal security patrol, who is also a former protégé of McGarrett's father. Chin's cousin, Kono (Grace Park), is a beautiful and fearless native, fresh out of the academy and eager to establish herself among the department's elite. McGarrett vows to bring closure to his father's case while the state's brash new FIVE-0 unit, who may spar and jest among themselves, is determined to eliminate the seedy elements from the 50th state. Peter Lenkov, Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci are executive producers for CBS Television Studios.

THE DEFENDERS stars Jim Belushi and Jerry O'Connell in a comedic drama about two colorful Las Vegas defense attorneys who go all-in when it comes to representing their clients. Nick and Pete are the local go-to guys with an eclectic client list who are still looking to hit their own jackpot. Leading the law firm of Morelli & Kaczmarek are Nick Morelli (Belushi), an earnest, hard-charging attorney who represents his clients to the best of his ability, no matter how big or small the case, and his partner, Pete Kaczmarek (O'Connell), whose passion for the law is matched only by his love of fast cars, beautiful women and expensive clothes. Joining them in their growing law practice is new associate Lisa Tyler (Jurnee Smollett), an enthusiastic young attorney looking to put her exotic dancing days behind her; and their young assistant, Sophie (Tanya Fischer), a spunky and sweet ingénue who is eager to please her bosses. As Lady Luck shines on their legal careers, the partners have their hands full when it comes to their personal lives. While Pete is busy cruising the Vegas Strip for his latest romantic conquest, Nick is focused on repairing his fractured marriage to his estranged wife, Jessica (Gillian Vigman), while remaining present in the life of their young son. No matter the offense, Nick and Pete aim to prove that when the stakes are high they're willing to bet the house on the clients they defend in Sin City. Carol Mendelsohn, Niels Mueller and Kevin Kennedy, Joe and Harry Gantz, and Davis Guggenheim are the executive producers for CBS Television Studios.

BLUE BLOODS is a drama about a multi-generational family of cops dedicated to New York City law enforcement. Frank Reagan (Tom Selleck) is the New York Chief of Police and patriarch of the Reagan brood, which he heads as diplomatically as he does the force, even when dealing with the politics that plagued his unapologetically bold father, Henry (Len Cariou), during his stint as Chief. A source of pride and concern for Frank is his eldest son Danny (Donnie Wahlberg), a seasoned detective, family man and Iraqi War vet who on occasion uses dubious tactics to solve cases. The sole Reagan woman in the family, Erin (Bridget Moynahan), is a N.Y. Assistant D.A. and newly single parent, who also serves as the legal compass for her siblings and father. Jamie (Will Estes) is the youngest Reagan, fresh out of Harvard Law and the family's "golden boy." However, unable to deny the family tradition, Jamie decided to give up a lucrative future in law and is now a newly minted cop, a career change seemingly supported by his beautiful girlfriend, Sydney Davenport (Dylan Moore), a first year lawyer. Jamie's life takes an abrupt turn, however, when he's asked to become part of a clandestine police investigation even his father knows nothing about, and one that could impact the family's legacy. Emmy Award winners Mitchell Burgess, Robin Green and Leonard Goldberg are executive producers for CBS Television Studios.


The Midseason Series:

CRIMINAL MINDS SPINOFF stars Academy Award-winner Forest Whitaker in a drama about an elite team of agents within the FBI's Behavioral Analysis Unit who use unconventional methods of investigation and aggressive tactics to capture the nation's most nefarious criminals. Unit chief Special Agent Sam Cooper (Whitaker) is a mentally and physically fierce natural leader who is not afraid to put his career on the line in order to stand by his convictions. Cooper strives to avoid political bureaucracy and has handpicked an eclectic group of profilers to work outside the confines of Quantico: Former British Special Forces soldier Mick Rawson (Matt Ryan), confident and handsome, works as a highly-skilled marksman with an undiluted eye for rooting out evil; John "Prophet" Sims (Michael Kelly), a former convict with a street-smart edge and a calm, Zen-like presence, who is determined to make amends for past sins; and Gina LaSalle (Beau Garrett), an attractive, tough agent armed with a cunning sense of perception. This exceptional group of FBI operatives is strong in their beliefs and steadfast in their mission to bring the country's most dangerous criminals to justice. Chris Mundy, Edward Allen Bernero, Mark Gordon and Deborah Spera are executive producers for ABC Studios in association with CBS Television Studios.


CBS TELEVISION NETWORK

2010-2011 PRIMETIME SCHEDULE

(N=New, NT=New Time, all times ET/PT)


MONDAY
8:00-8:30 PM HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER
8:30-9:00 PM RULES OF ENGAGEMENT
9:00-9:30 PM TWO AND A HALF MEN
9:30-10:00 PM MIKE & MOLLY (N)
10:00-11:00 PM HAWAII FIVE-0 (N)

TUESDAY
8:00-9:00 PM NCIS
9:00-10:00 PM NCIS: LOS ANGELES
10:00-11:00 PM THE GOOD WIFE

WEDNESDAY
8:00-9:00 PM SURVIVOR (NT)
9:00-10:00 PM CRIMINAL MINDS
10:00-11:00 PM THE DEFENDERS (N)

THURSDAY
8:00-8:30 PM THE BIG BANG THEORY (NT)
8:30-9:00 PM $#*! MY DAD SAYS (N)
9:00-10:00 PM CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION
10:00-11:00 PM THE MENTALIST


FRIDAY
8:00-9:00 PM MEDIUM (NT)
9:00-10:00 PM CSI: NY (NT)
10:00-11:00 PM BLUE BLOODS (N)

SATURDAY
8:00-9:00 PM CRIMETIME SATURDAY
9:00-10:00 PM CRIMETIME SATURDAY
10:00-11:00 PM 48 HOURS MYSTERY

SUNDAY
7:00-8:00 PM 60 MINUTES
8:00-9:00 PM THE AMAZING RACE
9:00-10:00 PM UNDERCOVER BOSS
10:00-11:00 PM CSI: MIAMI (NT)

[benjamoon]

My thoughts:

Precursor: I LOVE this schedule, by far my favorite of the big four. CBS was aggressive and won't settle for dying shows in the same timeslots *cough*ABC*cough*. Excellent moves

MONDAY
8:00-8:30 PM HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER
8:30-9:00 PM RULES OF ENGAGEMENT
9:00-9:30 PM TWO AND A HALF MEN
9:30-10:00 PM MIKE & MOLLY (N)
10:00-11:00 PM HAWAII FIVE-0 (N)
--- Great moves. "Rules of Engagement" finally gets the treatment it deserves. I thought either "Men" or "Big Bang" should move to give CBS more strength somewhere else so this is a good move. "Mike & Molly" looks ok but it will probably do well, "Hawaii Five-O" has the potential to break the streak of remakes not doing well and could perk up the 10pm slot

TUESDAY
8:00-9:00 PM NCIS
9:00-10:00 PM NCIS: LOS ANGELES
10:00-11:00 PM THE GOOD WIFE
--- I predicted that this would not change yet and I think it's a good move. In the past, CBS cancelled a 10pm Tues show that was doing well enough (Judging Amy) and it took years to find a good replacement. Keeping "NCIS: LA" and "The Good Wife" here one more year will allow them more strength to stand on their own down the road, I believe

WEDNESDAY
8:00-9:00 PM SURVIVOR (NT)
9:00-10:00 PM CRIMINAL MINDS
10:00-11:00 PM THE DEFENDERS (N)
--- LOVE this. The comedy block needed to go. I always thought "Survivor" would do well here but didn't think it would actually move. I'm really glad CBS did this. "The Defenders" sounds pretty good and it will have a good chance against weak new entries from ABC and NBC in this timeslot

THURSDAY
8:00-8:30 PM THE BIG BANG THEORY (NT)
8:30-9:00 PM $#*! MY DAD SAYS (N)
9:00-10:00 PM CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION
10:00-11:00 PM THE MENTALIST
--- LOVE THIS. I said many times on another board that CBS SHOULD do comedies on Thursdays - attack NBC on Thursdays rather than ABC on Wednesdays but I didn't think it would happen. I'm very glad it did. "The Big Bang Theory" may not do quite as well but it can certainly hold its own. And "$#*! My Dad Says" sounds better than "Mike & Molly." I'm OK with them leaving CSI and The Mentalist as is and unlike many others, I'm not surprised they did


FRIDAY
8:00-9:00 PM MEDIUM (NT)
9:00-10:00 PM CSI: NY (NT)
10:00-11:00 PM BLUE BLOODS (N)
--- More good moves. Sending "CSI: NY" to Fridays will help that night as it was dying on Weds night but its still strong enough for Fri. "Blue Bloods" will be a demo disaster but it might do ok with viewers

SATURDAY
8:00-9:00 PM CRIMETIME SATURDAY
9:00-10:00 PM CRIMETIME SATURDAY
10:00-11:00 PM 48 HOURS MYSTERY
--- I thought CBS could branch out to Saturdays, but not this year I guess

SUNDAY
7:00-8:00 PM 60 MINUTES
8:00-9:00 PM THE AMAZING RACE
9:00-10:00 PM UNDERCOVER BOSS
10:00-11:00 PM CSI: MIAMI (NT)
--- More good moves. Same deal for CSI: Miami on Sundays as CSI: NY on Fridays - less pressure for an aging show but it will help its new night.

To Sum Up - good moves all around, CBS' schedule looks even stronger to me next year. They got rid of a lot of dead weight and moved things around to strengthen every night, I believe. Bravo!

Best Chance for Success: Mike & Molly, Hawaii Five-O
Most Likely to Fail: I think they'll all be a success, but "Blue Bloods" probably has the toughest road
Most Appealing New Drama: Hawaii Five-O
Most Appealing New Comedy: $#*! My Dad Says

[Brent88]

I am shocked at this schedule but I love it. It is by far the best schedule of the upfronts. I love Survivor on Wednesday and BBT on Thursday, directly attacking the other networks.

[R.jsheedy]

MONDAY

Finally!!! So happy to see Rules Of Engagements on the fall schedule. it took forevar but it is on here. But I think **** My Dad Says Sould Have Gone Here. Like Hawaii 5-O is on instead on CSI:Miami.

TUESDAY

No Surprise. But evenutally CBS Will break up the two NCIS's as they do with CSI's.

WEDNESDAY

Rather Have Comedy On This Day. But Hey, Maybe Survivior Would Work Better Than THe Comedies. And Defenders looks good up with Criminal Minds. I think defenders would wook good their, and i will defently watch it.

THURSDAY

Know this is a good move. But Big Bang their to strenghen another comedy block. Great idea, i rely think that would beat comunitty. But i don't know about **** my dad says, i might have to choose 30 rock over that. But Everything Else ON THat Night is good. But I Would have prefrered another comedy block from them on Either Tuesdays At 8 and 8:30, or Sunday at 9 and 9:30, My Prefrence.

FRIDAY

I can't bleve srpted shows on fridayy nights for all networks!!!! I am rely mad about this... FYI, all of these shows on friday nights, give them all 4-9 Episodes and then their dead!!!!!

SATURDAY

No Surprise

SUNDAY

LOVE UNDERCOVER BOSS HERE, AND CSI: MIAMII!!!!! Love it alot.


This is deffently the best structured schedule on all of the networks. I think CBS Will Have Alot Of Sucuess with their scdule!!!!

[tbswatcher]

Survivor moving to Wednesday is a real shocker. On CBS I'll be watching Survivor and Amazing Race. I'll also try the new sitcom Bleep My Dad Says.

[70s show watcher]

i for one will watch bbt on thursday some of the other shows like blue bloods sound warmed over and been there done that but i might chek them out anyway

[Mr. Television]

This is how a network should program it's schedule. You have to take risks and protect your new shows with proven hits as lead-ins so you can get the next generation of hit shows. I would have rather had Two and a Half Men move to Thursday but I think BBT will do fine there. Cbs' new shows look very interesting. I'll probably give a few of them a look.

[ryan423]

Will definitely be checking out $!*# My Dad Says, but that is all. My TV schedule is already big enough, as nothing I watch this past season has been cancelled (besides Scrubs and Better off Ted). Mike and Molly will be the first Chuck Lorre show I'm not too interested in watching, and definitely dont have the time for it. On the up side, I'm super glad that Rules of Engagement FINALLY has been given a full season. Maybe the writers will give us a storyline now that can take us through a few episodes rather than all episodes mainly being on their own.

Prediction: Big Bang Theory on Thursdays will succeed, especially in the demo. If I had to guess, the season will start with an average of 8-9 million viewers, and probably grow if this schedule remains intact. "Dad Says" will probably be a little lower in the ratings, but with a strong lead-in, they should sure be hopeful.

Downside: COMMUNITY will get crushed. My two favorite sitcoms face-to-face in a battle that clearly already has a winner!

[ilovelucyfanalways.]

I think now that survivor moved to Wednesdays to 7 and the middle starts at 7 I think it will lose the audience. Kind of like cougar town against idol. What do u guys think? I hope they don't cancel the middle it's an awesome show.

[JulieSomoski]

CBS made a big mistake moving BBT to Thursdays 8pm. This is their strongest demo performer. Not one CBS show does better than BBT in the demo. And what do they do? They move it to the lowest rated HUT timeslot of the night. If anything, CBS should have moved Men to Thursdays at 8pm and BBT to Mondays 9pm. It's time Men moves. For it's final 2 seasons (I'm guessing 8 and 9 will be the last), it should be utilized elsewhere, allowing BBT to fully become the #1 comedy. They shouldn't have Charlie Sheen as the face of their comedies forever.

[bliggenstrauff]

I think CBS stinks. They got rid of Gary Unmarried, which was one of the few watchable sitcoms nowadays, and they also got rid of NUMB3RS, which is one of the few excellent dramas nowadays. Wonder what the ratings were for them? I know NUMB3RS always got good ratings. Yeesh! Now I have no reason to watch CBS anymore. Good thing I had already stopped watching Accidentally On Purpose and abandoned Old Christine long ago. I watched Two and a half men really early on, but got sick of it in its second season. Somehow it manages to stay on, don't know how. And I'm not interested in any of their new shows. Oh well, back to whatever I can find on my digital cable!

[DSfan]

I was just watching the opening theme song and preview videos for Hawaii Five-O and I have to say it looks very well done and may be one of the remakes to actually work out. I'll definitely try to check it out.