NET | 8PM | 8:30PM | 9PM | 9:30PM | 10PM | 10:30PM |
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ABC | Wipeout | Grey’s Anatomy | Private Practice | |||
CBS | The Big Bang Theory | Rules of Engagement | CSI | The Mentalist | ||
CW | The Vampire Diaries | Nikita | ||||
FOX | American Idol | Bones | ||||
NBC | Community | The Office (R) | The Office | Parks and Rec | Parks and Rec | Outsourced |
Archives for May 2011
And the #1 Reason Why You Should Tune into Tonight’s NIKITA Season Finale Is…
Good News: Your very own TV Addict was lucky enough to have been given the opportunity to see tonight’s fantastic NIKITA season finale. Bad News: As a result of the ominous letter that accompanied the screener that swore us to absolute secrecy with regards to four (Yes 4!) of the shocking reveals that may-or-may-not involve a major character death, countless double-crosses and an escape or two, we are not at liberty to share much of anything with you. So, rather than risk the wrath of our good friends at the CW and Warner Bros. Television, we thought we’d take a slightly different approach when it came to politely encouraging you to tune into tonight’s finale.
Ask the Addict: Spoilers for HOUSE, NIKITA, BONES, SMALLVILLE & More!
Any idea as to whether or not Tom and Lynette are actually heading for splitsville on DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES? — Jennifer
The TV Addict: It sure looks that way doesn’t it! And while we don’t pretend to know if Wisteria Lane’s most stable couple will actually go as far as to commence those dreaded divorce proceedings, what we can promise is that you won’t have to wait all summer to find out. “I believe we gain some closure,” said Tom’s portrayer Doug Savant during a recent one-on-one with the TV Addict. “This marriage and relationships in general are an ongoing evolution, but fans will be relieved to know that there is some closure to this particular issue.”
Any clues as to who will be ripping a hole in BONES’ heart tonight? — Madison
The TV Addict: Yes. But since we sure as heck aren’t about to risk the wrath of fellow countryman Hart Hanson by spilling the beans as to which character will find himself on the wrong end of sniper Jacob Ripkin Broadsky sight (Seriously, have you seen a Canadian get mad?) we will only go as far as to reveal that it’s a character that fans will most certainly scream “Nooooo!” over… followed by a quick reach for the tissues. Oh, and on the off chance you’re stopping off at a store in-between work and home, it might behoove you to stock up on tissues as tonight’s key death sends shockwaves throughout the entire team. Watch for a casket, flowers and a very unexpected song that may-or-may-not haunt you until Friday.
TV Ratings: Wednesday May 11, 2011 (Interest in AMERICAN IDOL Rises)
Time | Network | Show | Rating | 18-49 |
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8PM | FOX | American Idol | 19.70 | 6.0/19 |
CBS | Survivor: Redemption Island | 10.13 | 2.9/9 | ABC | The Middle | 7.16 | 2.1/7 |
NBC | Minute to Win It | 3.05 | 0.8/3 | |
CW | America’s Next Top Model (R) | 1.24 | 0.5/2 | |
8:30PM | ABC | Better With You | 5.96 | 1.9/6 |
9PM | FOX | American Idol | 24.96 | 7.7/20 |
CBS | Criminal Minds | 12.22 | 3.1/8 | |
ABC | Modern Family | 10.11 | 4.2/11 | |
CW | America’s Next Top Model | 1.67 | 0.8/2 | |
9:30PM | FOX | Breaking In | 7.64 | 2.4/6 |
ABC | Cougar Town | 6.14 | 2.4/6 | |
10PM | CBS | Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior | 9.33 | 2.1/6 |
NBC | Law & Order: SVU | 7.61 | 2.3/6 | |
ABC | Happy Endings | 4.24 | 1.7/4 | |
10:30PM | ABC | Happy Endings | 3.47 | 1.4/4 |
A Night of Tears and Laughter with BONES at the Paley Center
No matter how you look at it, BONES is a remarkable show. It deftly blends humor into some of the most tragic (and gory!) storylines to be portrayed on television. It also offers a delicate balance of familial friendship that has enchanted viewers for the past six seasons, and remarkably continues to lure in new viewers each week. For a show entering its seventh season, BONES is showing no signs of slowing down and — as this week’s heart-breaking episode will demonstrate once again – is creatively at the top of its game.
On May 9th, the Paley Center honored BONES and gave fans a chance to celebrate the show with creator/executive producer Hart Hanson, executive producer Stephen Nathan and cast members: Emily Deschanel, David Boreanaz, Michaela Conlin and T.J. Thyne. After a special screening of the May 12th episode “A Hole in the Heart,” the moderated panel provided some insight into what BONES is planning for its 7th season and the ever-elusive “will-they-or-wont-they” dance of Brennan and Booth. As the lights rose after the screening, there was not a dry-eye in the house. Watching an episode in which a beloved character dies is hard enough in the solitude of one’s own home – but to share in that momentous loss was a collective grieving experience that seemed to affect everyone all that much more. It was also a special gift to the fans who had flown in from around the globe – Biba (Brazil), Claudia (Belgium), Nicole (Canada), Anne (Boston), Diana (Texas), Joanna (Texas) and Jenna (Sacramento) – who were not only able to celebrate the show together, but who could also console each other over the loss of a fan-favorite character.
Morning Static: STAR TREK, CHUCK, WONDER WOMAN & More!
• Are these the 10 Best STAR TREK episodes? Discuss.
• Hilarious: The 10 creepiest things about Zack Morris.
• Still Scratching Your Head over FRINGE’s Friday Finale? Read this.
• It’s Official! Chuck Bartowski has a horseshoe stuck up his butt!
• This Just In: The only thing that would have gotten us to tune into TWO AND A HALF MEN.
• Not-so-WONDER-WOMAN, as chances for NBC pickup isn’t looking good.
Pilot Watch 2011: NBC Picks Up SMASH, PRIME SUSPECT, UP ALL NIGHT & WHITNEY
Continuing to take much of the suspense out of next week’s Network UpFronts in New York City comes the news that NBC has given early season orders to four high profile pilots including the Steven Spielberg produced wannabe-GLEE musical SMASH, an Americanized version of the UK hit PRIME SUSPECT starring Maria Bello, a single-camera comedy from PARKS AND RECREATION scribe Emily Spivey entitled UP ALL NIGHT that revolves around a working mother (Christina Applegate) and a stay-at-home husband (Will Arnett), and WHITNEY a tradition multicamera comedy starring stand-up Whitney Cummings.
Not so lucky, at least in terms of early pickups, are WONDER WOMAN, 17th PRECINCT, REM and PLAYBOY, all of which will reportedly have to wait until tomorrow to find out their fate. Stay tuned…
On TV Tonight: Wednesday May 11, 2011
NET | 8PM | 8:30PM | 9PM | 9:30PM | 10PM | 10:30PM |
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ABC | The Middle | Better With You | Modern Family | Cougar Town | Happy Endings | Happy Endings |
CBS | Survivor: Redemption Island | Criminal Minds | Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior | |||
CW | America’s Next Top Model (R) | America’s Next Top Model | ||||
FOX | American Idol | Breaking In | ||||
NBC | Minute to Win It | Minute to Win It (R) | Law & Order: SVU |
5 Reasons Why You Might Wish to Reconsider Burning FOX’s Name in Effigy Following Last Night’s Slew of Cancellations
It was fun while it lasted.
While it’s never a happy day when your favorite show gets cancelled (Seriously, this is coming from the TV Addict who is still smarting over the untimely demise of EVERWOOD, JACK & BOBBY, VERONICA MARS, KITCHEN CONFIDENTIAL and GROSSE POINT!), both LIE TO ME and HUMAN TARGET ended their runs with 48 and 25 episodes respectively. A number, that while not ideal, is one we have a feeling FIREFLY fans would have done unspeakable things for!
You gotta give Fox credit for thinking different.
Putting aside for a moment the pick-up of THE FINDER — a somewhat less-than-thrilling BONES spin-off that we have a feeling was only given the green-light as a result of Emily Deschanel’s real-life pregnancy and creator Hart Hanson’s stellar track record — Fox will always hold a special place in our heart for being the one network that isn’t afraid of thinking different. And while we’re the first to admit that their gambles don’t always pay off, we continue to applaud them for taking chances on the likes of GLEE, BOB’S BURGERS, TERRA NOVA among others. Particularly in contrast to their Network brethren who far too often seem content with spewing out spin-offs, reboots and re-imaginations of already popular franchises.
TV Ratings: Tuesday, May 10, 2011 (THE VOICE Simmers Down)
Time | Network | Show | Rating | 18-49 |
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8PM | CBS | NCIS | 16.45 | 3.3/11 |
ABC | Dancing with the Stars Special | 10.29 | 1.8/6 | FOX | Glee | 8.71 | 3.4/11 |
NBC | Biggest Loser: Couples | 6.32 | 2.2/7 | |
CW | One Tree Hill | 1.40 | 0.6/2 | |
9PM | ABC | Dancing with the Stars Results | 16.68 | 3.1/8 |
CBS | NCIS: Los Angeles | 15.02 | 2.9/8 | |
NBC | Biggest Loser: Couples | 6.53 | 2.5/7 | |
FOX | Raising Hope | 5.44 | 2.2/6 | |
CW | Hellcats | 1.22 | 0.5/1 | |
10PM | CBS | The Good Wife | 11.93 | 2.0/5 |
ABC | Body of Proof | 11.04 | 2.3/6 | |
NBC | The Voice | 10.16 | 4.5/12 |