Renewals

CBS announced that its new sci-fi drama Under the Dome has been renewed for a second season. The freshman summer series has been pulling in solid ratings since its premiere last month, making it an easy decision for the network to issue today's pickup for another 13 episodes in summer 2014. It was also announced that Stephen King, who penned the bestselling novel of the same name, will write the premiere episode for Season 2. (Source: TV by the Numbers)

TNT announced today that the 2012 update of Dallas has been renewed for a second season. Currently ranked as basic cable's number 1 new series, the return of the classic soap has thus far been a successful one. So far in its first season, Dallas is averaging 6.9 million weekly viewers. 15 episodes have been ordered for the show's second season, which will air sometime in 2013. (Source: TV by the Numbers)

Showtime announced today that Penny Dreadful has been renewed for a second season. The freshman drama premiered just last month, where it has since been met with critical praise and healthy ratings, averaging 4.8 million weekly viewers across all platforms. The network has ordered 10 new episodes of the series for Season 2, with an expected return in 2015.

The CW announced today that The Vampire Diaries has been renewed for a sixth season. The popular drama is still going strong, ranking as the network's highest rated series in all key demographics - an impressive feat for a show five years into its run. Along with The Vampire Diaries, The CW also announced early renewals for The Originals, Reign, Arrow, and Supernatural. (Source: TV by the Numbers)

The CW has announced that The Vampire Diaries has received an early renewal for a fourth season. The undead drama has been one of the network's top series since hitting the airwaves in 2009. Also getting early pick-ups today were 90210 and Supernatural. The three pick-ups leave a number of other shows' fates unknown until The CW's upfront presentation later this month on May 17. Fans of shows like The Secret Circle, Nikita, Ringer, Hart of Dixie, and Gossip Girl will have to wait a little longe

ABC has renewed Modern Family for a fifth season. The comedy will wrap up Season 4 on May 22, capping another successful season as one of televisions highest-rated comedies. (Source: ABC)

ABC has renewed Scandal for a fourth season. The Shonda Rhimes-created political thriller continues to gain momentum, with its strong viewership making it one of the network's top shows. Scandal has been seeing ratings growth since its debut, which is somewhat of a rare occurrence in today's television landscape. In Season 3, ratings in the 18-49 demographic reached series-high levels. Look for Season 4 to premiere this fall.

ABC has renewed Scandal for a third season. The Shonda Rhimes political drama has come into its own since premiering in April 2012 for a short 7-episode run. Its pickup for Season 2 improved on that with an order for 13 episodes, and that was further topped up by the network to a full 22 last October. (Source: Twitter)

TV Land announced today that it has renewed Hot in Cleveland for a fifth season. The sitcom, which is the network's first original scripted series, will make it to the 100-episode mark during its next season. That milestone will also see the show become TV Land's first to qualify for syndication. 24 new episodes have been ordered for Season 5 of Hot in Cleveland. Shooting will begin this coming fall, but a premiere date has not yet been set. (Source: TV by the Numbers)

The CW has picked up a full season of new series Reign, ordering nine additional episodes of the freshman period drama. (Source: The Hollywood Reporter)

NBC has renewed Community for a fifth season. Fans will surely be pleased with this news, as many speculated that the current season would be the show's last. Signs included the dismissal of creator and showrunner Dan Harmon after Season 3, as well as a shortened episode order for Season 4. 13 new episodes have been ordered for Season 5 of Community. (Source: TV by the Numbers)

The official Z Nation Twitter account has announced a second season renewal for the freshman series. Syfy's new post-zombie apocalypse drama, currently at the halfway point of the season, has gotten off to a solid start in the ratings since its debut last month. New episodes are currently airing Friday nights with the first-season finale expected in early December. No details have been released yet regarding a time frame for the show's Season 2 return.

NBC announced today that freshman series The Blacklist has been renewed for a second season. The drama, which stars James Spader, is the network's top new show of the 2013-2014 season. It also currently ranks as broadcast television's #1 drama in the 18-49 demographic. 22 episodes have been ordered for Season 2 of The Blacklist for next fall. The current season is now on a mid-season break until January 2014. (Source: TV by the Numbers)

FX announced that The Strain has been renewed for a second season. The freshman drama is six episodes into its run and off to a strong start, ranking as the #1 new series on cable in 2014 among adults 18-49. 13 new episodes of The Strain have been ordered for Season 2, which will premiere in the summer of 2015.

Starz has announced that its latest original series Da Vinci's Demons has been renewed for a second season. The historical fantasy drama had a solid premiere for the network earlier this month, where it drew 2.14 million total viewers over its opening weekend. Production on the show's second season will begin in Wales next month, with a return expected in 2014. (Source: Starz)

Showtime announced Tuesday that Masters of Sex has been renewed for a second season. The freshman drama is currently averaging 5.4 million weekly viewers through its first four episodes. Season 2 of Masters of Sex will premiere in 2014 and consist of 12 hour-long episodes. (Source: TV by the Numbers)

ABC announced today that its new summer series Mistresses has been renewed for a second season. Look for the drama to return next summer for Season 2. (Source: ABC)

TNT announced that The Last Ship has been renewed for a second season. Premiereing last month, the freshman drama has gotten off to a strong start for the network, ranking as the summer's top basic cable drama among key adult demographics. 13 new episodes have been ordered for Season 2 of The Last Ship, which is an increase from its first season order of 10. There is no word on a return date at this time.

WGN America announced today that Manhattan has been renewed for a second season. The good news comes ahead of the freshman drama's finale this Sunday, capping a critically acclaimed 13-episode debut run. Season 2 of Manhattan is slated to begin production in the spring for a premiere later in 2015.

Syfy announced today that Helix has been renewed for a second season. The network has ordered 13 new episodes of the thriller for an expected return in winter 2015. The freshman series has enjoyed a successful first run since its premiere in January, averaging 2.1 million total viewers and 1 million in the 18-49 demographic. (Source: Syfy)

FOX announced today that it has renewed freshman series The Followingfor Season 2. The Kevin Bacon-led thriller has been a mid-season success for the network, already becoming this season's #2 broadcast drama in Live+7 ratings after its first six episodes. The show's solid ratings, combined with praise from critics and audiences alike, make it easy to see why FOX was quick to pick the series up for a second season. Nine episodes remain in the first season of The Following. The number of episo

NBC announced last week that Chicago PD has been renewed for a second season. The freshman drama is off to a nice start since its premiere in January, delivering solid ratings in its post - Law & Order: SVU time slot on Wednesday nights. (Source: NBC)

ABC has renewed Resurrection for a second season. The freshman drama, which premiered mid-season for a limited eight-episode run, was a hit out of the gate. The series drew a 3.8 rating in the adults 18-49 demographic for its premiere, besting all other shows that night. While its ratings have tapered off in recent airings, its viewership remained strong enough for the network to pick it up for another season. No details have been announced as to whether ABC will expand the episode order

CBS announced yesterday that freshman comedy Mom has been renewed for a second season in 2014-2015. Yesterday's announcement included the renewals of 18 primetime shows for next season. Other comedies receiving pick-ups today include The Millers,Mike & Molly, 2 Broke Girls, and Two and a Half Men. (Source: CBS)

CBS announced yesterday that The Millers has been renewed for a second season in 2014-2015. The show is off to a strong start, ranking as the #1 freshman comedy of the current season. Yesterday's announcement included the renewals of 18 primetime shows for next season. Other comedies receiving pick-ups today include 2 Broke Girls, Mike & Molly, Mom, and Two and a Half Men. (Source: CBS)

Fox announced last week that Brooklyn Nine-Nine has been renewed for a second season. The comedy has garnered high praise from viewers and critics alike since premiering last fall, including a recent Golden Globe win for best television comedy. Expect Season 2 of Brooklyn Nine-Nine to return for the start of the 2014-2015 season in the fall. (Source: Fox)

FOX announced today that it has renewed freshman comedy The Mindy Project for a second season. The new show has had a solid start since premiering last September, earning the distinction of being the #1 new comedy of the season among Women 18-34. The show will return for the 2013-2014 season but a return date has not been announced at this time. (Source: TV by the Numbers)