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ABC 8:00 The Bachelorette Viewers: 7.2 million, 18-49 demo: 2.2 10:00 Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition Viewers: 7.1 million, 18-49 demo: 2.4 CBS 8:00 How I Met Your Mother (Repeat) Viewers: 4.4 million, 18-49 demo: 1.4 8:30 Mad Love (Repeat) Viewers: 4.2 million, 18-49 demo: 1.3 9:00 Two and a Half Men (Repeat) Viewers: 6.5 million, 18-49 demo: 1.6 9:30 Mike & Molly (Repeat) Viewers: 6.4 million, 18-49 demo: 1.6 10:00 Hawaii Five-0 (Repeat) Viewers: 5.8 million, 18-49 demo: 1.3 NBC 8:00 Minute to Win It (Repeat) Viewers: 3.7 million, 18-49 demo: 0.9 9:00 Law & Order: Criminal Intent Viewers: 5.1 million, 18-49 demo: 1.0 10:00 Law & Order: LA Viewers: 6.6 million, 18-49 demo: 1.5 FOX 8:00 House (Repeat) Viewers: 3.4 million, 18-49 demo: 0.9 9:00 House (Repeat) Viewers: 3.3 million, 18-49 demo: 0.9 ABC had a solid first Monday of summer where anything over a 2 in the demo has to be considered decent. The Bachelorette was down 1.8 million ...

EXTREME MAKEOVER: WEIGHT LOSS EDITION Featuring: Chris Powell Created by: JD Roth, Todd A. Nelson, Adam Greener Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition is a new summer show from ABC in the Extreme Makeover family. First, there was the original Extreme Makeover which made ugly ducklings into the beautiful swans. The more popular (and still running) Extreme Makeover: Home Edition has rebuilt or built homes for families in need. Now, we have the Weight Loss version which captures the same inspirational spirit as Home Edition . In the Ty Pennington role is personal trainer Chris Powell who rose to fame on The Oprah Winfrey Show when he helped a man lose 401 pounds in 26 months. The pilot episode focused on Rachel, an elementary gym teacher and overachiever who has struggled badly with her weight. She was a likable person who was easy to root for as is often the case with this shows. Chris Powell definitely pushes them but is compassionate and understanding which is necessary....

ABC 7:00 America's Funniest Home Videos (Repeat) Viewers: 3.8 million, 18-49 demo: 0.8 8:00 America's Funniest Home Videos (Repeat) Viewers: 4.7 million, 18-49 demo: 1.0 9:00 Extreme Makeover: Home Edition (Repeat) Viewers: 4.1 million, 18-49 demo: 1.2 CBS 7:00 60 Minutes Viewers: 5.9 million, 18-49 demo: 0.6 8:00 Undercover Boss (Repeat) Viewers: 4.4 million, 18-49 demo: 0.8 9:00 Undercover Boss (Repeat) Viewers: 5.3 million, 18-49 demo: 1.2 10:00 CSI: Miami (Repeat) Viewers: 5.7 million, 18-49 demo: 0.9 NBC 7:00 Dateline NBC Viewers: 3.0 million, 18-49 demo: 0.4 8:00 Minute to Win It (Repeat) Viewers: 2.2 million, 18-49 demo: 0.4 9:00 Movie: The Bourne Supremacy Viewers: 3.3 million, 18-49 demo: 0.9 FOX 7:00 NASCAR Racing Viewers: 8.1 million, 18-49 demo: 2.5  

ABC 8:00 Wipeout (Repeat) Viewers: 2.9 million, 18-49 demo: 0.9 9:00 The Bachelorette (Repeat) Viewers: 1.6 million, 18-49 demo: 0.4 CBS 8:00 Chaos Viewers: 3.6 million, 18-49 demo: 0.4 9:00 Chaos Viewers: 3.8 million, 18-49 demo: 0.5 10:00 48 Hours Mystery (Repeat) Viewers: 4.6 million, 18-49 demo: 0.8 NBC   8:00 Minute to Win It (Repeat) Viewers: 2.2 million, 18-49 demo: 0.5 9:00 Law & Order: LA (Repeat) Viewers: 3.6 million, 18-49 demo: 0.7 10:00 Law & Order: LA (Repeat) Viewers: 4.9 million, 18-49 demo: 1.0 FOX 8:00 MLB Baseball Viewers: 3.8 million, 18-49 demo: 0.9  

ABC 8:00 Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution (Repeat) Viewers: 2.8 million, 18-49 demo: 0.7 9:00 Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution (Repeat) Viewers: 2.4 million, 18-49 demo: 0.8 10:00 20/20 Viewers: 3.5 million, 18-49 demo: 0.9 CBS 8:00 Flashpoint (Repeat) Viewers: 5.9 million, 18-49 demo: 1.0 9:00 CSI: NY (Repeat) Viewers: 6.4 million, 18-49 demo: 1.0 10:00 Blue Bloods (Repeat) Viewers: 6.5 million, 18-49 demo: 0.9 NBC 8:00 Friday Night Lights Viewers: 2.9 million, 18-49 demo: 0.8 9:00 Dateline NBC Viewers: 4.6 million, 18-49 demo: 1.0 FOX 8:00 Bones (Repeat) Viewers: 3.7 million, 18-49 demo: 0.9 9:00 Bones (Repeat) Viewers: 3.8 million, 18-49 demo: 1.0  

ABC 8:00 Wipeout (Repeat) Viewers: 5.0 million, 18-49 demo: 1.4 9:00 Rookie Blue (Repeat) Viewers: 3.9 million, 18-49 demo: 0.9 10:00 Rookie Blue (Repeat) Viewers: 3.4 million, 18-49 demo: 0.8 CBS 8:00 The Big Bang Theory (Repeat) Viewers: 8.3 million, 18-49 demo: 2.2 8:30 Rules of Engagement (Repeat) Viewers: 6.8 million, 18-49 demo: 1.8 9:00 CSI (Repeat) Viewers: 7.7 million, 18-49 demo: 1.5 10:00 The Mentalist (Repeat) Viewers: 9.3 million, 18-49 demo: 1.6 NBC 8:00 Community (Repeat) Viewers: 2.7 million, 18-49 demo: 0.8 8:30 30 Rock (Repeat) Viewers: 2.4 million, 18-49 demo: 0.8 9:00 The Office (Repeat) Viewers: 2.8 million, 18-49 demo: 1.1 9:30 Parks and Recreation (Repeat) Viewers: 2.2 million, 18-49 demo: 1.0 10:00 30 Rock (Repeat) Viewers: 2.2 million, 18-49 demo: 1.0 10:30 The Office (Repeat) Viewers: 2.0 million, 18-49 demo: 0.9 FOX 8:00 So You Think You Can Dance Viewers: 9.5 million, 18-49 demo: 3.3 All the networks were in repeats on the...

ABC 8:00 The Middle Viewers: 7.3 million, 18-49 demo: 2.2 8:30 Modern Family (Repeat) Viewers: 5.9 million, 18-49 demo: 1.9 9:00 Modern Family Viewers: 10.3 million, 18-49 demo: 4.2 9:30 Cougar Town Viewers: 5.0 million, 18-49 demo: 2.0 10:30 Happy Endings Viewers: 4.0 million, 18-49 demo: 1.7 CBS 8:00 The Big Bang Theory (Repeat) Viewers: 5.5 million, 18-49 demo: 1.3 8:30 The Big Bang Theory (Repeat) Viewers: 5.9 million, 18-49 demo: 1.6 9:00 Criminal Minds (Repeat) Viewers: 6.1 million, 18-49 demo: 1.4 10:00 Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior Viewers: 7.3 million, 18-49 demo: 1.8 NBC 8:00 Minute to Win It (Repeat) Viewers: 2.7 million, 18-49 demo: 0.8 9:00 Minute to Win It (Repeat) Viewers: 3.1 million, 18-49 demo: 1.0 10:00 Law & Order: LA Viewers: 5.5 million, 18-49 demo: 1.3 FOX 8:00 American Idol Viewers: 29.3 million, 18-49 demo: 9.2 The 2010-2011 TV season came to a close on Wednesday night and ABC was mostly all new with season finales. At 8...

The 2010-2011 season is officially over. Over the last two days, I looked at the best (and worst!) in new comedies and dramas and today I will give a few other miscellaneous awards. Enjoy! BEST UNSCRIPTED SERIES The Voice (NBC) - NBC's newest addition to the entertainment competitions has brought a new twist on a frequently used format. For the audition rounds, it was a "blind" audition as the coaches had their backs to the contestants. It's too bad that only lasted two weeks though because it was so enjoyable and interesting. The battle rounds have been fun too and the coaches are top notch. This show feels fresh and new and has been a much needed hit for NBC. It's well deserved and when they iron out the kinks for season 2 next winter, it could be a real force to be reckoned with. Runners-Up Million Dollar Money Drop (FOX) - FOX's new game show where contestants start with a million dollars and then slowly lose it wasn't anything special but it was...

ABC 8:00 Dancing with the Stars (Repeat) Viewers: 10.4 million, 18-49 demo: 2.1 9:00 Dancing with the Stars Results Viewers: 21.4 million, 18-49 demo: 4.6 CBS 8:00 NCIS (Repeat) Viewers: 9.8 million, 18-49 demo: 1.6 9:00 NCIS: Los Angeles (Repeat) Viewers: 8.7 million, 18-49 demo: 1.6 10:00 NCIS (Repeat) Viewers: 7.9 million, 18-49 demo: 1.5 NBC 8:00 The Biggest Loser Viewers: 8.2 million, 18-49 demo: 3.1 10:00 The Voice Viewers: 8.5 million, 18-49 demo: 3.8 FOX 8:00 American Idol Viewers: 20.6 million, 18-49 demo: 6.4 9:00 Glee Viewers: 11.8 million, 18-49 demo: 4.6 ABC was all Dancing with the Stars on Tuesday night. A repeat of the previous night's performance show drew over 10 million viewers which is great for a next-night repeat. The two hour finale at 9pm that crowned Hines Ward the champion was up 3.3 million viewers and 1.1 in the demo from last week's results. This is still a great result but significantly lower than last fall as competition...

Here is my rundown on the best of the new dramas this year. I'm saying a sad goodbye to a few of my favorites. BEST NEW DRAMA SERIES Detroit 1-8-7 (ABC) - Hands down my favorite new show of the 2010-2011 season and my favorite drama on the air this year, I'm so sad that it won't be returning even though the ratings didn't warrant it. Detroit 1-8-7 was a gritty classic cop drama set in a city with so many stories to tell. The show was raw and real, the cases were heartbreaking and interesting, the ensemble cast was stellar. Everything about this show was good TV. It wasn't as flashy as some crime dramas on the air but it didn't need to be and it had the perfect mix of intertwining the case or two of the week with the personal lives of the characters. For quality alone, it deserved a second season. Runners-Up The Event (NBC) - There are certainly flaws in this high concept sci-fi/political thriller but it was captivating nonetheless. The show had bumps al...

ABC 8:00 Dancing with the Stars Viewers: 22.9 million, 18-49 demo: 4.7 9:00 The Bachelorette Viewers: 9.0 million, 18-49 demo: 2.8 CBS 8:00 How I Met Your Mother (Repeat) Viewers: 4.4 million, 18-49 demo: 1.5 8:30 How I Met Your Mother (Repeat) Viewers: 4.0 million, 18-49 demo: 1.5 9:00 Two and a Half Men (Repeat) Viewers: 8.0 million, 18-49 demo: 2.2 9:30 Mike & Molly (Repeat) Viewers: 7.3 million, 18-49 demo: 1.9 10:00 Clash of the Commercials Viewers: 6.8 million, 18-49 demo: 1.9 NBC 8:00 Minute to Win It Viewers: 4.3 million, 18-49 demo: 1.5 9:00 The Event Viewers: 4.9 million, 18-49 demo: 1.6 10:00 Law & Order: LA Viewers: 5.9 million, 18-49 demo: 1.3 FOX 8:00 House Viewers: 9.1 million, 18-49 demo: 3.4 9:00 The Chicago Code Viewers: 7.1 million, 18-49 demo: 2.0 ABC had a solid Monday night with the last performance show of Dancing with the Stars . It was up nine tenths in viewers and a tenth in the demo from the last airing. These numbers a...

ABC 7:00 America's Funniest Home Videos Viewers: 6.3 million, 18-49 demo: 1.6 8:00 Billboard Music Awards Viewers: 7.9 million, 18-49 demo: 3.0 CBS 7:00 60 Minutes Viewers: 10.4 million, 18-49 demo: 1.6 8:00 60 Minutes Viewers: 10.8 million, 18-49 demo: 1.6 9:00 Movie: Jesse Stone - Innocent's Lost Viewers: 13.9 million, 18-49 demo: 1.3   NBC 7:00 Dateline NBC Viewers: 4.9 million, 18-49 demo: 1.3 8:00 Minute to Win It Viewers: 4.2 million, 18-49 demo: 1.2 9:00 Celebrity Apprentice Viewers: 8.6 million, 18-49 demo: 3.0 FOX 7:00 The Simpsons (Repeat) Viewers: 2.5 million, 18-49 demo: 1.0 7:30 American Dad! Viewers: 3.6 million, 18-49 demo: 1.7 8:00 The Simpsons Viewers: 5.3 million, 18-49 demo: 2.5 8:30 Bob's Burgers Viewers: 4.3 million, 18-49 demo: 2.1 9:00 Family Guy Viewers: 5.8 million, 18-49 demo: 3.1 ABC was all new on Sunday night starting with the season finale of America's Funniest Home Videos which was down nine tenths in vie...

This week, I am looking back at the 2010-2011 season, mostly focusing on new shows as that has been my focus all season. Today I will look at comedies, tomorrow I will look at dramas, and Wednesday (the final day of the season), I will look at unscripted shows and miscellaneous honors. BEST NEW COMEDY SERIES Mike & Molly (CBS) - It wasn't a great year for comedies. After the breakout success of Modern Family and Glee in 2009-2010, this year's comedies were somewhat underwhelming but Mike & Molly was the most consistent of an inconsistent bunch. With a winning cast and a nice twist on the romantic comedy premise (an overweight couple), Mike & Molly was at its best when it focused on Mike and Molly themselves. Being a Chuck Lorre show, it veered into crassness too often but the sweetness of the two lead characters led me to keep coming back each week. They did a good job exploring the relationship and early pratfalls of dating and now they will take things one ste...

ABC 8:00 Movie: Spiderman 3 Viewers: 2.8 million, 18-49 demo: 0.8 CBS 8:00 Hawaii Five-0  (Repeat) Viewers: 4.3 million, 18-49 demo: 0.6 9:00 NCIS (Repeat) Viewers: 5.9 million, 18-49 demo: 0.7 10:00 48 Hours Mystery Viewers: 5.9 million, 18-49 demo: 1.1 NBC 8:00 Chase Viewers: 3.7 million, 18-49 demo: 0.7 9:00 Law & Order: LA (Repeat) Viewers: 3.7 million, 18-49 demo: 0.8 10:00 Law & Order: SVU (Repeat) Viewers: 4.8 million, 18-49 demo: 1.0 FOX 8:00 MLB Baseball Viewers: 4.6 million, 18-49 demo: 1.2  

ABC 8:00 Shark Tank (Repeat) Viewers: 4.2 million, 18-49 demo: 1.1 9:00 Primetime: What Would You Do? Viewers: 4.0 million, 18-49 demo: 1.3 10:00 20/20 Viewers: 5.6 million, 18-49 demo: 1.5 CBS 8:00 Flashpoint Viewers: 6.7 million, 18-49 demo: 0.9 9:00 CSI: NY (Repeat) Viewers: 7.2 million, 18-49 demo: 1.1 10:00 48 Hours Mystery Viewers: 5.3 million, 18-49 demo: 1.0 NBC 8:00 Friday Night Lights Viewers: 3.3 million, 18-49 demo: 0.9 9:00 Dateline NBC Viewers: 5.2 million, 18-49 demo: 1.1 FOX 8:00 Kitchen Nightmares Viewers: 3.9 million, 18-49 demo: 1.7 9:00 Kitchen Nightmares (Repeat) Viewers: 3.4 million, 18-49 demo: 1.4 ABC started things off with a repeat of Shark Tank , which was not too far below an original installment of the show. Its ratings might rise in the fall when it moves to 9pm. At 9pm, the season finale of Primetime: What Would You Do? was up three tenths in viewers and a tenth in the demo. This show doesn't have a place on the fall sched...

ABC 8:00 Wipeout Viewers: 5.6 million, 18-49 demo: 1.7 9:00 Grey's Anatomy Viewers: 9.9 million, 18-49 demo: 3.6 10:00 Private Practice Viewers: 7.5 million, 18-49 demo: 2.5 CBS 8:00 The Big Bang Theory Viewers: 11.3 million, 18-49 demo: 3.6 8:30 Rules of Engagement Viewers: 8.8 million, 18-49 demo: 2.5 9:00 The Mentalist Viewers: 14.1 million, 18-49 demo: 2.8 NBC 8:00 The Office (Repeat) Viewers: 2.8 million, 18-49 demo: 1.2 8:30 The Office (Repeat) Viewers: 3.0 million, 18-49 demo: 1.5 9:00 The Office Viewers: 7.3 million, 18-49 demo: 3.9 10:00 Parks and Recreation Viewers: 4.3 million, 18-49 demo: 2.4 10:30 Parks and Recreation Viewers: 3.7 million, 18-49 demo: 2.0 FOX 8:00 American Idol Viewers: 21.8 million, 18-49 demo: 6.3 9:00 Bones Viewers: 9.8 million, 18-49 demo: 3.2 ABC was all new with finales of its regular lineup. The spring finale of Wipeout was up two tenths in viewers and even in the demo as it will be back for a summer run soon. ...

ABC 8:00 The Middle Viewers: 7.7 million, 18-49 demo: 2.4 8:30 The Middle (Repeat) Viewers: 5.9 million, 18-49 demo: 1.8 9:00 Modern Family Viewers: 10.3 million, 18-49 demo: 4.1 9:30 Cougar Town Viewers: 5.2 million, 18-49 demo: 2.0 10:00 Happy Endings Viewers: 3.7 million, 18-49 demo: 1.5 10:30 Happy Endings Viewers: 3.1 million, 18-49 demo: 1.3 CBS 8:00 Criminal Minds (Repeat) Viewers: 6.4 million, 18-49 demo: 1.4 9:00 Criminal Minds Viewers: 12.8 million, 18-49 demo: 3.3 10:00 Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior Viewers: 8.5 million, 18-49 demo: 2.0 NBC 8:00 Minute to Win It Viewers: 3.5 million, 18-49 demo: 1.1 9:00 Minute to Win It (Repeat) Viewers: 2.9 million, 18-49 demo: 0.9 10:00 Law & Order: SVU Viewers: 9.0 million, 18-49 demo: 2.9 FOX 8:00 American Idol Viewers: 23.6 million, 18-49 demo: 7.4 ABC was mostly all new on Wednesday night and had mixed results with its comedies. At 8pm, The Middle was up four tenths in viewers and two tenths in...

ABC 8:00 Dancing with the Stars Special Viewers: 13.8 million, 18-49 demo: 2.5 9:00 Dancing with the Stars Results Viewers: 18.1 million, 18-49 demo: 3.5 10:00 Body of Proof Viewers: 10.3 million, 18-49 demo: 2.1 CBS 8:00 NCIS Viewers: 18.6 million, 18-49 demo: 4.0 9:00 NCIS: Los Angeles Viewers: 15.6 million, 18-49 demo: 3.3 10:00 The Good Wife Viewers: 12.6 million, 18-49 demo: 2.4 NBC 8:00 The Biggest Loser Viewers: 7.2 million, 18-49 demo: 2.9 10:00 The Voice Viewers: 10.0 million, 18-49 demo: 4.5 FOX 8:00 Glee Viewers: 9.0 million, 18-49 demo: 3.6 9:00 Raising Hope Viewers: 5.4 million, 18-49 demo: 2.2 9:30 Breaking In Viewers: 3.2 million, 18-49 demo: 1.3 ABC continued to be strong on Tuesday night with two hours of Dancing with the Stars material. A special at 8pm was above last week's recap show. At 9pm, the results edition which set up the finals was up six tenths in viewers and a tenth in the demo from last week. Next week's finale will b...

ABC 8:00 Dancing with the Stars Viewers: 22.0 million, 18-49 demo: 4.6 10:00 Castle Viewers: 12.9 million, 18-49 demo: 3.3 CBS 8:00 How I Met Your Mother Viewers: 7.2 million, 18-49 demo: 3.1 8:30 Mad Love Viewers: 5.7 million, 18-49 demo: 2.2 9:00 Two and a Half Men (Repeat) Viewers: 6.8 million, 18-49 demo: 2.0 9:30 Mike & Molly Viewers: 8.6 million, 18-49 demo: 2.6 10:00 Hawaii Five-0 Viewers: 10.4 million, 18-49 demo: 2.7 NBC 8:00 Chuck Viewers: 4.5 million, 18-49 demo: 1.5 9:00 The Event Viewers: 4.1 million, 18-49 demo: 1.3 10:00 Law & Order: LA Viewers: 4.4 million, 18-49 demo: 1.1 FOX 8:00 House Viewers: 8.9 million, 18-49 demo: 3.5 9:00 The Chicago Code Viewers: 5.9 million, 18-49 demo: 1.8 ABC was all new and dominant on Monday night. At 8pm, Dancing with the Stars was up 1.3 million viewers and four tenths in the demo as it builds towards the finale. Next week of course is the big season finale. At 10pm, the season finale of Castle was...