Renewals

TBS announced today that Cougar Town has been renewed for a fifth season. 13 new episodes of the Courtney Cox comedy have been ordered for what will be the show's second season on its new network since moving from ABC this year. "Cougar Town has been everything we hoped it would be: a smart, big-hearted, laugh-out-loud comedy that shines a bright light on the TBS brand," said Michael Wright, network president. "This season, the brilliant cast and immensely creative production team on Cougar T

TBS has renewed Cougar Town for a sixth and final season. The Courteney Cox comedy has been airing on the cable network since its move from ABC in early 2013. The show will conclude its run with 13 episodes that will air in early 2015. During that time it will surpass the 100-episode milestone.

FX renewed Wilfred today for what will be its fourth and final season. Ten episodes have been ordered for the Elijah Wood comedy, which will move to sister network FXX for its last season. (Source: The Hollywood Reporter)

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

MTV announced today that scripted comedy series Awkward has been renewed for a third season. The network has ordered 20 new episodes for Season 3, which is almost double the number of its first two seasons. The series is currently enjoying a successful second season since premiering last month, so far up six percent from its freshman year. (Source: TV by the Numbers)

ABC Family has renewed sitcom Baby Daddy for a third season. The announcement comes before the show's second season has even started, showing the network's confidence in the top-rated series. Season 2 of Baby Daddy will premiere on Wednesday, May 29, 2013. No timetable has been outlined for the show's third season as of yet.

FXX announced last week that It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia has been renewed for two additional seasons. This pickup will see the long-running series through at least Season 12, which will make it the longest-running comedy on cable television of all time. The show's next two seasons will be comprised of 10 episodes each. (Source: The Hollywood Reporter)

Syfy announced today that science fiction cop drama Continuum will return for a second season on the network this coming summer. The Canadian-based series was already renewed up north last year, but today's news ensures the series will also continue for US audiences. Season 2 of Continuum will premiere on Syfy on Friday, June 7, 2013 and will run for 13 episodes. (Source: TV by the Numbers)

Syfy announced that cop drama Continuum will be returning for a third season. The Canadian-based science fiction series was already renewed up north in June, but today's news ensures the series will also continue for US audiences with 13 new episodes in 2014. (Source: TV Line)

Canadian network Space has renewed freshman series Bitten for a second season in 2015. The supernatural drama, which airs on Syfy in the States, has been picked up for 10 more episodes that will begin filming this summer. The series is popular up north and has become Space's #1 original series of all time. US fans will surely be pleased with the news, as the show's return to Syfy appears likely - though no official statement has been made as of yet regarding a stateside pickup. (Source

FOX has announced that it has topped up the first season of Gotham to a full 22 episodes. The network has ordered six new episodes on top of the original issue of 16 after a strong start for the series over its first three weeks. Gotham is one of this fall's top new dramas, so far performing strongly in its Monday night time slot. The series premiere was also FOX's top fall drama debut in 14 years when factoring in Live + 7 ratings.

FX announced today that Justified has been renewed for a fifth season. The news comes ahead of the show's fourth season finale next Tuesday, which will conclude its highest-rated season to-date. Season 5 of Justified will return in early 2014. (Source: TV Line)

HBO announced yesterday that Boardwalk Empire has been renewed for a fifth season. The Emmy Award-winning drama, which chronicles the life of "Nucky" Thompson during 1920s prohibition in Atlantic City, continues to be one of the network's most-watched original programs. This season the show has averaged an audience of 7.5 million viewers. No time frame has been announced for the show's fifth season return, but mid-September 2014 appears likely. (Source: TV by the Numbers)

AMC announced today that Hell on Wheels has been renewed for a fourth season. The western drama will return in summer 2014 and continue with showrunner John Wirth, who took over in the show's third season. New for Season 4, Hell on Wheels will expand to 13 episodes, up from its typical 10. (Source: The Hollywood Reporter)

It is being reported that AMC has renewed Hell on Wheels for a third season. The network has ordered 10 new episodes of western drama, though creators Joe and Tony Gayton will no longer be involved with the show on a daily basis going forward. There is no word at this time on a premiere date, though a late-2013 return is likely. (Source: Deadline)

AMC has announced that Hell on Wheels has been renewed for a fifth and final season. The western drama will return with 14 episodes to conclude the series, split between the summers of 2015 and 2016. The show has three episodes remaining in Season 4, which is scheduled to wrap up on November 22. When the show bows out in 2016, it will cap a successful 5-year run of 57 total episodes. Watch Hell On Wheels Now: just click here

Starz has renewed Black Sails for a third season. The drama, which premiered earlier this year, does not begin Season 2 until this coming January. If the show's production schedule sticks to one season each year, Season 3 won't premiere until 2016.

Cinemax announced today Banshee has been renewed for a third season. The Emmy-winning action drama is currently airing new Season 2 episodes on Fridays, and will return for its next season in 2015. (Source: TV by the Numbers)

ABC Family announced last week that Baby Daddy has been renewed for a fourth season. The show will continue to be part of a comedy block withMelissa & Joey, which has also been renewed for Season 4. (Source: TV by the Numbers)

A&E announced last week that Bates Motel has been renewed for a third season. The network has ordered 10 new episodes of the show, which currently ranks as its #1 drama series of all time in the adults 18-49 demographic. Season 2 of Bates Motel premiered last month, with new episodes airing Monday nights at 10:00pm. Production on the show's third season will begin in the fall for an expected return in 2015. (Source: A&E)

Following Monday's strong Season 2 finale, word is out that the network liked what it saw and wants the drama to come back for more. And the news of the renewal comes straight from someone who should know, executive producer John Coveny. Coveny spoiled the A&E press release department's thunder and announced the good word on Twitter with the following: "Thanks to the 5 million plus weekly fans (live+7). Young and older skewing alike! The call just came: SEASON 3 for #Longmire is a GO!"

Syfy announced today that Haven has been renewed for a double-sized fifth season that will consist of 26 episodes. The news comes on the heels of the show's recently-wrapped fourth season, which was up 3% year-to-year in the Adults 18-49 demographic, with a healthy average of 2.3 million total viewers per week. The first 13 episodes of Season 5 will premiere in the fall of 2014, with the second half of the season scheduled for sometime in 2015. (Source: Syfy)

Starz announced today that Da Vinci's Demons has been renewed for a third season. Four episodes still remain in Season 2, which concludes at the end of the month. No return date has been announced at this time, but a spring 2015 return appears likely. (Source: Starz)

Showtime announced today that Californication has been renewed for a seventh season. The long-running dramedy has continued to perform strongly for the network since debuting in 2007, 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)

Showtime announced today that House of Lies has been renewed for a third season. The sophomore comedy premiered last January, and so far in its second season has been showing year-to-year audience growth with 10% more weekly viewers than its first season. 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)

At Showtime's TCA panel earlier today, the network announced that The Big C has been renewed for a final season, which will be the show's fourth. Four hour-long episodes will conclude the series, which is expected to return in 2013 although no concrete details have been confirmed at this time. (Source: TV by the Numbers)

It is being reported that Netflix has renewed Orange Is The New Black for a third season. The news comes a month ahead of the show's second season premiere on June 6. The streaming service has ordered 13 new episodes for Season 3, a sure sign that the Netflix-original series continues to be in high demand. (Source: The Hollywood Reporter)