NEW YORK—As the writers strike drags on, CBS announced plans Monday to air the first full season of "Dexter," Showtime's drama about a forensics expert who doubles as a serial killer.
The first episode will air 10 p.m. EST on Feb. 17 and will be shown for 12 Sundays in a row. CBS said the show will be edited to accommodate more sensitive network tastes.
Michael C. Hall is the lead character of the well-reviewed drama. It's believed to be the first time a premium-cable series will make the transition to network television.
Robert Greenblatt, Showtime's entertainment chief, said it's a great opportunity to expose the series to a wider audience.
"I think it will be very compatible with their lineup as well as be a great opportunity to promote our brand on a platform that reaches every home in America," said Greenblatt.
The second-season finale of "Dexter" reached 1.4 million viewers on Showtime in December, the pay cable network's biggest audience ever for an original series.
CBS and Showtime are both owned by the 
