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The return of scripted TV

Email|Link|Comments (13) Posted by Joanna Weiss February 13, 2008 02:22 PM

Welcome back, writers! Now, get to work. Here's a running tally of when the networks expect to be up on the air with original episodes. The list is long, and in some cases vague, but it's here for your perusal after the jump. I'll update as new information comes in.

And while I've got your attention, I'd love to hear about your viewing habits during the strike - especially if you found yourself newly hooked on reality TV. Are you looking forward to new scripted shows, or have you given up on a lackluster season and devoted yourself to "Moment of Truth"? E-mail me at weiss@globe.com.

NBC

"My Name is Earl" - April 3, about eight new episodes

"The Office" - April 10, five to six new episodes

"30 Rock" - April 10, five to six new episodes

"Scrubs" - April 10, five to six new episodes

"ER" - April 10, five to six new episodes

"Law and Order SVU" - April 15, five to six new episodes

"Medium" - Originals airing now, will continue through May

"Law and Order" - April 23, five to six new episodes

"Heroes" - Fall 2008

"Chuck" - Fall 2008

"Life" - Fall 2008

"Bionic Woman" - no announcement yet on a return

"Journeyman" - no announcement yet on a return

"Lipstick Jungle" - new episodes currently airing

CBS

"How I Met Your Mother" - March 17, nine new episodes

"The Big Bang Theory" - March 17, nine new episodes

"Two and a Half Men" - March 17, nine new episodes

"CSI: Miami" - March 24, eight new episodes

"Cold Case" - March 30, five new episodes

"Criminal Minds" - April 2, seven new episodes

"CSI: NY" - April 2, seven new episodes

"CSI" - April 3, six new episodes

"Without a Trace" - April 3, six new episodes

"Ghost Whisperer" - April 4, six new episodes

"NUMB3RS" - April 4, six new episodes

"NCIS" - April 8, seven new episodes

"Moonlight" - April 11, four new episodes

"Rules of Engagement" - April 14, six new episodes

"Shark" - Four new episodes, air date to be determined.

"The Unit" - No more new episodes this season, renewal to be determined.

"Cane" - No more new episodes this season, renewal to be determined.

"The New Adventures of Old Christine" - Six more new episodes remain, currently airing Mondays at 9:30. New production to be determined.

"Swingtown" (new drama series) - Beginning production, air date to be determined.

"Jericho" - Seven new episodes currently airing Tuesdays at 10

"Dexter" - Twelve episodes that originally aired on Showtime begin airing Feb. 17

ABC

"Pushing Daisies" - Fall 2008

"Private Practice" - Fall 2008

"Dirty Sexy Money" - Fall 2008

"Ugly Betty" -- April 24, five new episodes

"Desperate Housewives" - April 13, six new episodes (including a two-hour season finale)

"Lost" - Eight episodes airing now, five more beginning April 24

"Brothers and Sisters" - April 20, four new episodes

"Grey's Anatomy" - April 24, five new episodes

"Samantha Who?"- April 7, six new episodes

"Boston Legal" - April 8, six new episodes

"Cashmere Mafia" - New episodes currently airing

FOX

"New Amsterdam" - Premieres March 4 and March 6, moves to its regular timeslot March 10.

"Canterbury's Law" - Premieres April 14

"The Return of Jezebel James" - Premieres March 1

"Back to You" - New episodes return Feb. 26 and Feb. 27. Return to production to be determined

"'Til Death" - Return to production to be determined

"Prison Break" - "Winter finale" airs Feb. 18. No announcement on return to production or renewal

"Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles" - New episodes airing, season finale March 3 at 8. No announcement yet on renewal

"House" - Return to production to be determined

"Bones" - Four original unaired episodes return Monday, April 14 at 8 p.m., preceding "Canterbury's Law. No announcement yet on return to production

"24" - Sources say January 2009.

"The Simpsons," "King of the Hill," "Family Guy," "American Dad" - likely a scattering of originals plus repeats. No announcement yet of production plans.

"Aliens in America" - March 2, 8 previously-produced new episodes

"Everybody Hates Chris" - March 2, 12 previously-produced new episodes

"Girlfriends" - Series-ending retrospective, no date announced

"The Game" - March 23, nine new episodes

"Smallville" - April 17, five new episodes.

"Gossip Girl" - April 2, five new episodes.

"One Tree Hill" - April 14, six new episodes.

"Reaper" - April 22, five new episodes

"Supernatural" - April 24, four new episodes.

SciFi

"Battlestar Galactica:" 10-episode half season premiere Friday, April 4 at 10 p.m. (Final 10 episodes to air TBD)

(Friday, March 28 at 10: back to back half-hour specials: the wrap-up "Battlestar Galactica: Revisited" and the "celebrity-studded celebration: "Battlestar Galactica: The Phenomenon.")

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13 comments so far...

HOORAY !!! I'm so glad the strike is over. My favorite show will be returning; I'm in need of more romantic chemistry between Mick St. John and Beth. Go MOONLIGHT !! Counting the days till April 11.

Posted by Katinka February 13, 08 06:56 PM

Hooray !!! New episodes soon !!! Go Moonlight !! Go Ghost Whisperer !!!!

Posted by George February 13, 08 07:43 PM

What about FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS?? How can they leave it as it is - totally unfinished in the middle of about 6 story lines at least . Tragic.

Posted by Lizab February 13, 08 08:12 PM

Thank GOD it's over! But where is "Ugly Betty"???

Posted by Debbi February 13, 08 09:03 PM

I realize that I am one of only about 50 people who still watch "Las Vegas," but has NBC said whether or not they are bringing it back in the fall yet? I know they have already talked about FNL, so I wondered if there was Vegas news since they are both ending this week.

Posted by Chris February 13, 08 10:49 PM

Boo Hoo... Where's Men in Trees? Other then that I am very happy to have scripted television back. Some of this reality #*#! is off the chain.

Posted by Britt February 14, 08 07:57 AM

What about Women's Murder Club on ABC? I do not see it listed.

Posted by Pam February 14, 08 08:05 AM

I like the sitcoms so the strike got me away from the box more than usual. Have basic cable & noticed I watched more SciFi channel and CNN primary coverage, both of which are pretty amusing!

Posted by Brad Randall February 14, 08 09:38 AM

And where are all HBO shows?

Posted by Mra February 14, 08 10:55 AM

Woohoo! More Supernatural!

Posted by Erin February 15, 08 04:15 PM

What about Adult Swim line ups?

Posted by Kyle February 23, 08 07:25 PM

I'll be happy for the Office and 30 Rock, but some of my favorites aren't back until the fall (Heroes, Pushing Daisies). Although, that's fine - it gives me time to get control over my Hulu addiction! :)

Posted by Jenna April 3, 08 11:41 AM

I'm one of those Vegas watchers also, along with Women's Murder Club, are they coming back on!

Posted by MJ Bingham April 3, 08 12:09 PM