Renewals

CBS has announced that the first season of Scorpion has been topped up to a full 22 episodes. The network has ordered nine new episodes on top of the original issue of 13 after a strong start for the series over its first five weeks. Scorpion is one of this fall's top new shows, ranking as the #2 new series and Monday night's most-watched drama with an average of 15 million viewers.

CBS has announced that it has ordered a full season of Madam Secretary. The freshman drama is off to a decent start over its first five weeks, ranking as Sunday night's most-viewed scripted broadcast with 13.5 million viewers. The initial 13 episodes ordered for Madam Secretary has now been expanded to a full 22 for the season.

The CW announced today that Reign has been picked up for a second season in 2014-2015. The freshman drama was thought to be on the fence in terms of getting renewed, so this news will surely be welcomed by fans of the show. Along with Reign, The CW also announced early renewals for freshman series The Originals plus returning series Arrow, The Vampire Diaries, and Supernatural. (Source: TV by the Numbers)

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NBC announced today that it has renewed Chicago Fire for a second season. The network ordered 22 new episodes of the freshman drama for 2013-2014. Along with Chicago Fire, the network also renewed four other dramas today for next season including Parenthood, Revolution, Grimm, and Law & Order: SVU. (Source: TV by the Numbers)

NBC announced last week that it has renewed Chicago Fire for a third season. The sophomore drama has continued to perform well during the 2013-2014 season, pulling in stronger numbers than its debut season after a move from Wednesday to Tuesday nights. The peacock network has also renewed spin-off Chicago PD, which premiered earlier this year. (Source: NBC)

NBC announced last week that Grimm has been renewed for a fourth season in 2014-2015. So far this season, the fantasy drama is ranking as the #1 Friday series among adults 18-49 on any of the big 4 networks. (Source: NBC)

NBC announced today that it has renewed Grimm for a third season. The fantasy drama is enjoying a solid second season, currently ranking as Friday's #1 series among adults 18-49. Its ratings in the demographic actually improved 14% over its first season, with total viewership also up roughly 12%. The network ordered 22 new episodes for Season 3 of Grimm, which will return for the 2013-2014 season. (Source: TV by the Numbers)

ABC has renewed sophomore series Once Upon a Time for a third season. The fairytale drama has continued to be a solid performer for the network in Season 2, which concludes tomorrow night, May 12, 2013. Expect a return in the fall for the 2013-2014 season. (Source: ABC Publicity)

The CW announced today that long-running series Supernatural has been renewed for a ninth season. On the air since 2005, the show has amassed a loyal following that has kept its ratings strong over the years. Since being paired with new series Arrow on Wednesday nights this season,Supernatural has seen an improvement of 15% in total viewers and similar gains in key demographics. (Source: TV by the Numbers)

Showtime announced today that Nurse Jackie has been renewed for a sixth season. Production will begin in New York this fall with a premiere date slated for sometime in 2014. (Source: Twitter)

Showtime announced last week that Nurse Jackie has been renewed for a seventh season. Filming will begin later this year for a likely 2015 premiere. This news comes ahead of the veteran dramedy's Season 6 premiere, which is scheduled for Sunday, April 13 at 9:00pm. (Source: Showtime)

Showtime announced today that Nurse Jackie has been renewed for a fifth season. Along with the news was word that a new showrunner has been named. Clyde Phillips, who was an executive producer on the first four seasons of Dexter, will run the show for Season 5 in place of departing Liz Brixius and Linda Wallem. Production on the show's next season will begin in late 2012. There is no announced return date at this time. (Source: TV by the Numbers)

HBO announced today that The Newsroom has been renewed for a third and final season. The Emmy Award-winning drama is set to begin production on its last season this spring, with a return later in the fall. (Source: TV by the Numbers)

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USA Network announced today that Necessary Roughness has been renewed for a third season. The show is one of six summer original series pickups recently issued by the network - the others include SUITS, BurnNotice, Royal Pains, White Collar, and Covert Affairs. USA has ordered 10 new episodes for Season 3 of Necessary Roughness. A premiere date is not known at this time, but the show still has the back half of its second season set to resume later this month on January 23, 2013. (Source: T

TNT has renewed freshman drama Major Crimes for a second season. 15 new episodes have been ordered for summer 2013 after a successful start to its first season that saw the show rank as cable's #1 new series for the year-to-date. The first season of Major Crimes is scheduled to conclude on October 15, 2012. (Source:TV by the Numbers)

FX announced yesterday that freshman series The Bridge has been renewed for a second season. The critically acclaimed drama has been enjoying a successful run since debuting in July, averaging 3.65 million total viewers and 1.68 million among Adults 18-49. Two episodes remain in the show's first season. Season 2 of The Bridge will return in summer 2014 with 13 new episodes. (Source: TV by the Numbers)

It is being reported that CBS has renewed Unforgettable for a third season. The crime drama was previously cancelled after Season 1, but received new life after the network decided to un-cancel the series and bring it back during the summer with 13 episodes rather than its initial fall run of 22. The change appears to have been a success, as Season 3 of Unforgettable will be following suit with 13 new episodes expected to air in summer 2014. (Source: The Hollywood Reporter)

Showtime announced today that Shameless has been renewed for a fifth season. The cable network has ordered 12 new episodes of critically-acclaimed drama for 2015. The show is currently at the halfway point of Season 4, with the season finale set to air in April. (Source: Showtime)

Showtime announced that Masters of Sex has been renewed for a third season. The cable network has ordered 12 new episodes of the sophomore drama for a likely return in summer 2015. The Emmy-nominated series is currently at the midway point of Season 2, with six episodes remaining before its season finale on September 28.

ABC Family announced that Switched at Birth has been renewed for a third season. The drama, which follows two girls who discover they were mistakenly given to the wrong parents as newborns, is gearing up for its Season 2 finale two weeks from now on August 12, 2013. Season 3 of Switched at Birth is scheduled to premiere in January 2014. (Source: TV by the Numbers)

Showtime announced today that Shameless has been renewed for a fourth season. The drama, which began its third season earlier this month, has been a steady performer for the network since premiering in 2011, displaying an impressive year-to-year audience growth. Production on the show's next season will begin later this year, with a return set for 2014. No exact date is known at this time. (Source: TV by the Numbers)

ABC has renewed Nashville for a third season. The country music drama has continued to be a decent performer for the network, garnering fairly steady ratings week to week. Over its two seasons, the show has won critical acclaim and amassed a loyal following of fans. Music from the series has also been steadily released featuring songs sang by the cast. The Season 2 finale of Nashville airs this Wednesday, May 14. Look for Season 3 to return this fall.

CBS announced today that The Mentalist has been renewed for a sixth season. While the popular drama's ratings have slipped in recent years, it continues to draw stable viewership for the network. Today's announcement by CBS included renewals of a large portion of their primetime line-up for the 2013-2014 season. Other dramas receiving pick-ups today include The Good Wife, Elementary, Person of Interest, andNCIS: Los Angeles. Notables still awaiting news include CSI:NY, Vegas, andCriminal Mind

ABC has renewed sophomore drama Revenge for a third season. The series has continued to be a solid performer for the network in Season 2, which concludes in two days on Sunday, May 12, 2013. (Source: ABC Publicity)

ABC has renewed Once Upon a Time for a fourth season. The fairy tale drama has continued to be a solid performer for the network in Season 3, which concludes this Sunday, May 11. The network tried spinning off the series this season with Once Upon a Time in Wonderland, but the show failed to catch on with audiences and will not be returning. Expect Season 4 of Once Upon a Time to return in the fall for the 2014-2015 season.