The CW Announces 2015-2016 Lineup: 'Crazy Ex-Girlfriend' Joins 'Jane The Virgin' on Monday Nights

Wrapping up its most watched season in seven years, The CW Network presented its 2015-16 broadcast schedule today to advertisers, affiliates and national media at New York City Center in New York City. The indie-pop band Of Monsters and Men kicked off the presentation with a live performance of their latest single “Crystals,” and their international hit song “Little Talks.”

“This has been a terrific season for The CW, and is a result of a strategy we set in motion a few years ago to broaden out and grow our audience,” said Pedowitz. “We had our most watched season, and our highest-rated season among men, in seven years. We launched The CW’s most watched series ever with THE FLASH, and with THE FLASH and JANE THE VIRGIN, we received more critical acclaim than ever before.

“The CW is heading into next season with incredible stability and strength, and continuing its strategy of adding more original programming all year long. Our new fall series CRAZY EX-GIRLFRIEND is original and hilarious, and will work as a perfect companion for JANE on Monday nights, while at midseason we have the much-anticipated DC’S LEGENDS OF TOMORROW, and the tense action of CONTAINMENT. These three new series are a terrific complement to our already strong schedule, and allow us to keep building on our momentum in 2015-16.”

The CW will launch its 2015-16 broadcast season in October, with premiere dates to be announced later.

CBS Announces 2015-2016 Lineup

CBS today unveiled its 2015-2016 primetime lineup, featuring seven new shows and 22 returning series. CBS will build on a schedule that will finish the current season as America’s most-watched network in viewers for the 12th time in 13 years, including the last seven years straight.

The new fall dramas are: the heart-pounding medical series CODE BLACK, set in the busiest, most notorious ER in the nation; the fast-paced LIMITLESS, based on the feature film with Bradley Cooper, starring Jake McDorman as an average guy who can suddenly access 100% of his brain capacity with a mysterious pill; and SUPERGIRL, starring Melissa Benoist in the title role based on the DC Comics superhero.

The new fall comedies are: ANGEL FROM HELL, about a loud, colorful, often inappropriate woman who claims to be a guardian angel, starring Golden Globe and Emmy Award winner Jane Lynch and Maggie Lawson; and LIFE IN PIECES, an irreverent look at a family’s sometimes awkward, often hilarious and ultimately beautiful milestone moments, starring Academy and Emmy Award winner Dianne Wiest, Emmy Award winner James Brolin, Zoe Lister Jones, Colin Hanks, Angelique Cabral, Thomas Sadoski, Betsy Brandt and Dan Bakkedahl.

Two new dramas also set to premiere in 2015-2016 include the buddy-cop drama RUSH HOUR, based on the successful film franchise, starring Justin Hires as a maverick detective from Los Angeles and John Foo as a stoic detective from Hong Kong who knock heads when they are forced to work together; and CRIMINAL MINDS: BEYOND BORDERS, a CRIMINAL MINDS spinoff starring Emmy Award winner Gary Sinise about the International Division of the FBI tasked with solving crimes and rescuing Americans in danger while abroad.

ABC Announces 2015-2016 Lineup: New Soap 'OIL' Airs Sundays This Fall

ABC announced its 2015-16 slate of programming on Tuesday, including the addition of 10 new series. Paul Lee, president, ABC Entertainment Group, unveiled the network’s new lineup to the advertising and media communities this afternoon at Lincoln Center’s Avery Fisher Hall.

"Our new slate of shows continues the momentum from last year. ABC was the most buzzed about network, and the only major network to hold on to its audience and to grow in the target demo. Our 2015-16 schedule, with new shows and returning favorites that reflect our commitment to world-class storytelling, will solidify ABC’s place as the network that raises the bar for what viewers expect from broadcast television," said Lee.

ABC is the only major network to increase its Adult 18-49 audience during the 2014-15 season.  ABC delivered 7 of the Top 20 entertainment series on broadcast TV this season in Adults 18-49, placing 4 of the Top 10 and claiming 3 of the Top 5 dramas: Modern Family and Scandal tie at No. 4, How to Get Away with Murder – No. 9, Grey’s Anatomy – No. 10, Once Upon a Time – No. 12, while black-ish and The Bachelor tie at No. 18.

New series The Catch, Dr. Ken, The Family, The Muppets, Of Kings and Prophets, OIL, Quantico, The Real O’Neals, Uncle Buck and Wicked City will join the lineup.

FOX Announces 2015-2016 Lineup: 'Empire' Returns To Wednesdays This Fall

Dana Walden and Gary Newman, Chairmen and CEOs, Fox Television Group, today unveiled the FOX primetime slate for the 2015-2016 television season to the national advertising community during its annual Programming Presentation at the Beacon Theatre.

“Building on the phenomenal momentum created by GOTHAM, THE LAST MAN ON EARTH and, of course, EMPIRE, we’re infusing next season’s schedule with new ambitious dramas, smart comedies, aspirational unscripted series and big live events and specials – all from the best creators in the business,” said Walden and Newman. “And our strategy with these bold creative swings is simple: schedule them strategically, market them relentlessly and create events that break through and captivate viewers across every platform.”

Tuesdays are all-new this fall on FOX, with new comedies GRANDFATHERED and THE GRINDER, followed by killer comedy-horror series SCREAM QUEENS.

NBC Announces 2015-2016 Lineup

As it closes in on its second consecutive season-long victory in the key adult 18-49 demographic, NBC unveils a new 2015-16 primetime schedule that combines popular returning series, edge-of-your-seat new dramas, inventive new comedies and season nine of the Emmy Award-winning musical competition series “The Voice.”

NBC is on track to win the traditional September-to-May primetime season in adults 18-49 for the second year in a row after having gone the prior 10 years without an 18-49 win. Through 32 completed weeks of the season, NBC also ranks #1 or tied for #1 among the Big 4 networks in adults and men 18-34 and men and women 18-49.

In total viewers, NBC is running #2 for the season and within 7% of its year-ago Olympics-boosted average (8.8 million vs. 9.5 million), making this season and last NBC’s two top-scoring seasons in total viewers since 2006-07.

NBC has won the last three November sweeps in adults 18-49, as well as the last two February sweeps and the last four summers in a row.

Highlights of the newly announced year-round schedule include the captivating and mysterious drama “Blindspot” from Greg Berlanti, one of TV’s most prolific executive producers; “Heroes Reborn,” the return of the supernatural phenomenon from “Heroes” creator Tim Kring that examines a new group of ordinary citizens with extraordinary abilities; “Heartbreaker,” starring Melissa George as a fearless doctor inspired by real-life renowned surgeon Dr. Kathy Magliato, who always fights authority to ensure the best for her patients; and “The Player,” starring Wesley Snipes and Philip Winchester as a former military operative turned security agent drawn into a high-stakes game in a Las Vegas-set thriller.

TELENOVELA WATCH: 'Avenida Brasil' Ends US Run; New Programs Announced at the Upfronts; Favorites for the Week

AVENIDA BRASIL, which concluded its US run this week on Telemundo, is a telenovela I admire more than love. A genuine international hit from Brazil that, even dubbed into Spanish, was usually the highest rated telenovela on the channel it aired throughout Latin America, it is a bit disappointing we were not allowed to see how it would do in prime time in the US, Telemundo opting instead to air it in the day.

Probably the best looking telenovela ever produced, my enthusiasm is diminished some by the fact it is also probably the most expensive telenovela ever produced, so what actually was achieved that others wouldn’t also achieve if given the same budget with which to work? My strongest aversion to the AVENIDA BRASIL is admittedly a personal one, but I absolutely loathe THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO of which this is at least the sixth or seventh unofficial adaptation I’ve seen in the last three years. My antipathy for revenge plots in general, always a crude, lazy story device, is exacerbated by their exceedingly overabundant presence in our culture. Is there a cop show on US TV where the tortured protagonist doesn’t have a murdered wife/father/fiancé/etc. to avenge?

The CW Announces 2014-2015 Fall Schedule (Press Release)

THE CW ANNOUNCES 2014-2015 FALL SCHEDULE

The CW Adds Three New Dramas And One New Comedy Next Season

Monday Nights Start with the Heart-Stopping Bad Boys of "The Originals," Followed by the Heartwarming Comedy of "Jane the Virgin"

Tuesday Nights are Action-Packed, with The CW's Newest Super Hero, "The Flash," Followed by the Tenth Season of "Supernatural"

Wednesday Nights Stay on Target with the Return of "Arrow" and the Critically Acclaimed Adventure "The 100"

Bloody, Sexy Drama Returns to Thursdays with "The Vampire Diaries" and "Reign"

Fridays Bring Smiles and Smizes with "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" and "America's Next Top Model"

New Dramas "iZombie" and "The Messengers" Will Debut Midseason

NEW YORK, May 15, 2014 - The CW Network presented its 2014-15 broadcast schedule today to advertisers, affiliates and national media at New York City Center in New York City.

"This is a different CW than we were just a few years ago. Our audience is broader and more inclusive than it has ever been, and we are growing on-air and on all digital platforms," said Mark Pedowitz, President, The CW.

"We just finished our most-watched season in three years, and our schedule is as strong as it has ever been, with more vibrant and more diverse programming. Next season, with super hero action shows like "Arrow" and "The Flash," epic fantasies like "The Vampire Diaries" and "Reign," the apocalyptic worlds of "The Messengers" and "The 100," and the outrageous comedy of "Jane the Virgin" and "Whose Line Is It Anyway?," we will build and expand our audience even more, and keep our momentum going with the kind of high-octane, high-impact entertainment that our viewers love."

The CW will launch its fall season in October 2014, with premiere dates to be announced at a later time.

Boom! TNT Unveils Dramatic Programming Evolution and Brand Refresh at Upfront

TNT unveiled a dramatic brand refresh and programming evolution during today's TBS TNT Upfront presentation in New York. The initiative is designed to expand the audience by attracting younger viewers and a more balanced male-female composition. On the programming front, TNT is building a dynamic portfolio of thrilling genre fare, with new action-adventure, sci-fi/fantasy, mystery/suspense and crime dramas. TNT's brand refresh is centered on the new tagline TNT Drama. Boom. The tagline reflects the kind of powerful emotional moments that make for great drama, moments that can be found in such TNT hits as Falling Skies, Rizzoli & Isles and Major Crimes; this summer's new dramas The Last Ship, Legends, Murder in the First; the recently announced series Public Morals, Proof and The Librarians; and TNT's championship sports programming.

"Today, we are introducing an aggressive update of our drama brand - our look, our tone and the content behind it," said Michael Wright, president, head of programming for TNT, TBS and Turner Classic Movies (TCM). "It's time to evolve and grow TNT- and that starts with refreshing the brand and evolving our content along with it. All of it is meant to work together to deliver a clear promise to the audience: If you're in the mood for drama that thrills, turn to TNT."

CBS Announces 2014-15 Primetime Schedule (Press Release)

CBS ANNOUNCES ITS 2014-2015 PRIMETIME SCHEDULE

America’s Most-Watched Network to Introduce Eight New Series, Including Five New Shows for Fall and “NFL Thursday Night Football”

The New Fall Series Include Dramas “Madam Secretary,” “NCIS: New Orleans,” Scorpion” and “Stalker,” Plus the Comedy “The McCarthys”

“NFL Thursday Night Football” Kicks Off on CBS on Sept. 11

Network Makes “Big” Moves on Monday, Launching the Season With “The Big Bang Theory” at 8:00 PM, Adding New Drama “Scorpion” at 9:00 PM  And Capping the Night with “NCIS: Los Angeles” at 10:00 PM

CBS’s Top-Rated Thursday Entertainment Lineup Returns Oct. 30 With “The Big Bang Theory” Back at 8:00 PM

“CSI: Crime Scene Investigation” Shifts to 10:00 PM Sundays; Spinoff “CSI: Cyber” Moves into the Time Period in Spring 2015

“Battle Creek,” From Acclaimed Producers Vince Gilligan and David Shore, And “The Odd Couple” to Premiere Later This Season

21 Series Return to Television’s Strongest Schedule

CBS today unveiled its 2014-2015 primetime schedule, featuring eight new series – with five to launch in the fall – as well as the premiere of NFL THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL on the Network.

CBS, which will finish the current season as America’s most-watched network in viewers for the 11th time in 12 years, is introducing four new dramas and one new comedy this fall.

TBS and TNT 2012-2013 Schedule

TBS and TNT unveiled a a bold, industry-leading" strategy at the Upfronts last week. The networks will undertake a major transformation over the next two years, evolving from linear television networks into branded video destinations.

Soapy highlights:
* The first two episodes of DALLAS premiere on TNT on June 13

Read the Turner press release below for the details on new shows and network plans:

2012-2013 Upfronts

Below are key links to information and previews from this week's Upfronts:
- ABC 2012-2013 Schedule
- CBS 2012-2013 Schedule
- The CW 2012-2013 Schedule
- FOX 2012-2013 Schedule
- NBC 2012-2013 Schedule
- PBS Fall 2012 Schedule
- SyFy Summer 2012 Schedule
- Telemundo 2012-2013 Schedule
- Univision Unveils Two New Telenovelas & Three Webnovelas
- USA Network 2012-2013 Schedule
- PREVIEW: NASHVILLE - The Most Promising New Soap Of 2012

The CW 2012-2013 Schedule

The CW announced its 2012-2013 schedule on Thursday and there are quite a few changes.

Soapy highlights:
* 90210 moves to Mondays followed by GOSSIP GIRL.

* HART OF DIXIE kicks off Tuesday nights.

* New series ARROW kicks off Wendesdays followed by SUPERNATURAL on a new night.

* The network is starting its season a bit later this year, in October, to shorten the season and play fewer reruns.

* Plans for a new digital studio called CWD, which will be an online source of game shows, comedies, animation and personality-driven shows, were announced on Thursday. One of its features will allow viewers to choose the outcome of a situation, choose-your-own adventure style. Viewers might decide whether a character kisses someone or storms out of the room, for example.

Below is the press release from The CW:

CBS 2012-2013 Schedule

CBS announced its schedule for the 2012-2013 season on Wednesday.  Like in previous years, the network is short on serialized programming compared to the other broadcast networks.

Soapy highlights:
* THE GOOD WIFE remains in the Sunday 9 p.m. ET time slot despite speculation the show would move.  It will face REVENGE on ABC and the SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL juggernaut on NBC.

Read the full press release from CBS below:

PBS Fall 2012 Schedule

The runaway British hit CALL THE MIDWIFE, a new drama that depicts midwifery in 1950s London, kicks off the PBS 2012 fall season with a six-part Sunday-night run that begins September 30. A production of BBC Worldwide and Neal Street Productions, "MIDWIFE further strengthens PBS’ hold on quality Sunday night programs" and launches a fall full of drama — both fictional and real — anchored by Ken Burns’s new documentary THE DUST BOWL, PBS ELECTION 2012 coverage of the presidential campaign including FRONTLINE’s award-winning “The Choice,” and the season two return of MASTERPIECE CLASSIC “Upstairs Downstairs.”

SyFy Summer 2012 Schedule

Featuring a record number of primetime original programming hours, Syfy’s Summer 2012 will be highlighted by new seasons of hits WAREHOUSE 13, FACE OFF, ALPHAS, DESTINATION TRUTH and HAUNTED COLLECTOR.

Syfy will also present a Memorial Day weekend movie festival highlighted by the premiere of Super Shark on May 26th, followed by the semi-annual Twilight Zone marathon on July 4th.

LOST GIRL will move to Fridays at 10 p.m. beginning Friday, July 20.

Highlights of Syfy’s 2012 Summer Programming Schedule (All Times ET/PT) are below.

PREVIEW: NASHVILLE - The Most Promising New Soap Of 2012

A number of primetime soap operas have been picked up to series so far by the broadcast networks continuing The Year of the Soap in fine fashion. With the final network schedules revealed this week at the Upfronts, there is one show that stands out above them all: NASHVILLE. Below is a preview of this exciting new show.

ABC 2012-2013 Schedule

ABC announced its 2012-2013 schedule on Tuesday at the upfronts in New York.

Soapy highlights:
NASHVILLE, starring Connie Britton and a cast packed full of former daytime stars, will air on Wednesday nights at 10 p.m., the slot currently held by REVENGE.

REVENGE moves to Sundays at 9 p.m., where DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES has been for the past eight seasons.

MISTRESSES was ordered straight to series with a launch planned for summer 2013.

Read the press release from ABC below for the complete schedule and descriptions of all shows:

Telemundo 2012-2013 Schedule

Telemundo unveiled its 2012-2013 lineup on Monday.

Soapy highlights:
Six new telenovelas are on the way: EL ROSTRO DE LA VENGANZA (The Face of Revenge), EL SENOR DE LOS CIELOS (The Lord of the Heavens), LA PATRONA (The Patron), PASION PROHIBIDA (Forbidden Passion), NACE UN IDOLO (An Idol is Born) and FINA ESTAMPA (Fine Pedigree).

Sequel LA REINA DEL SUR 2 (Queen of the South 2) is coming as well.

Read the full press release from Telemundo below for detailed descriptions.

FOX 2012-2013 Schedule

FOX announced on Monday the network's schedule for the 2012-2013 season.

Soapy Highlights:
GLEE moves to Thursdays. Sarah Jessica Parker and Kate Hudson will each star in multi-episode arcs. Parker will be playing Kurt’s mentor on the fourth season. GLEE is also planning a second Britney Spears tribute for the second episode.

TOUCH moves to Fridays.

AS THE WORLD TURNS alum Jesse Lee Soffer stars in THE MOB DOCTOR.

Read the official press release from FOX below:

NBC 2012-2013 Schedule

NBC announced on Sunday the network's schedule for the 2012-2013 season.

Soapy Highlights:
SMASH is being held for a 2013 premiere.

New serials INFAMOUS and REVOLUTION will debut in the fall.

Read the official press release from NBC below: