Renewals

NBC has reportedly given Grimm a second season renewal. That is good news for fans of the freshman fantasy drama, given as how other new dramas on the network have not fared as well this season. Shows like The Playboy Club and Prime Suspect have already fallen by the wayside. Grimm, however, has been pulling in solid enough ratings on Friday nights for NBC to give it a shot at another season. Its numbers have also remained rather steady over the course of its run rather than suffering from th

NBC has renewed Hannibal for a third season. The Bryan Fuller series, which is concluding Season 2 later this month, has been a modest performer for the network on Friday nights. It will likely continue to air in the midseason as it has so far, with April and February premieres respectively. Though no details have been announced, another order of 13 episodes appears likely.

Lifetime announced today that Witches of East End has been renewed for a second season. The freshman drama, which is based on the best-selling novel of the same name, will return with 13 new episodes in 2014. The show's first season wraps up next month on Sunday, December 15 at 10:00pm ET/PT. (Source: TV by the Numbers)

Lifetime announced today that The Client List has been renewed for a second season. The drama, which stars Jennifer Love Hewitt, has had an impressive start for the network, averaging 2.7 million total viewers per week since its premiere on April 8, 2012. "The Client List represents everything we want to be -- fresh, exciting and original with attitude," said Nancy Dubuc, President and GM of Lifetime Networks. "We love Jennifer and this series, and are equally thrilled that they have connected

HBO announced last week that Veep has been renewed for a fourth season. The Julia Louis-Dreyfus comedy continues to be a strong performer for the network, winning critical acclaim and drawing healthy viewership. The show's third season premiered earlier this month and will run through mid-June. No Season 4 details have been announced as of yet, but a return in April 2015 appears likely. (Source: TV by the Numbers)

HBO announced last week that Game of Thrones has been renewed for fifth and sixth seasons. The news comes two days after the Season 4 premiere drew huge ratings numbers with 6.6 million viewers - the network's most watched program since The Sopranos series finale in 2007. (Source: TV by the Numbers)

HBO has announced that its hit series True Blood has been renewed for a sixth season. No details were given regarding a time frame for its return, but expected Season 6 to air 12 new episodes beginning in the summer of 2013. (Source: TV by the Numbers)

HBO announced today that Boardwalk Empire has been renewed for a fourth season. The Emmy Award-winning drama, which chronicles the life of "Nucky" Thompson during 1920s prohibition in Atlantic City, only recently began its third season on September 16, 2012. “Terry Winter, Martin Scorsese and the rest of their outstanding team continue to produce a stunning show that never fails to surprise and entertain,” said the network's president of programming, Michael Lombardo. “We are excited to bring

HBO announced today that Game of Thrones has been renewed for a fourth season. The pick-up comes just days after the medieval drama's season 3 premiere, which hit a series high in viewership with an average 4.4 million viewers for its 9:00pm airing. There is no word on the number of episodes planned for Season 4 of Game of Thrones but an order of 10 is likely, which would be in line with the show's first three seasons. (Source: TV by the Numbers)

At a Television Critics Association panel today, FX announced that Louie has been renewed for a fourth season. Written and produced by comic Louis C.K., the comedy puts a spotlight on the title character's everyday ordeals around life in New York City. No details have been given regarding the show's next season, but a June 2013 return is likely. (Source: TV Guide)

The current installment, American Horror Story: Coven, is surpassing all of the show's previous seasons in ratings, averaging 7.74 million total viewers and 5.46 million in the important Adults 18-49 demographic. Nine new episodes of AHS: Coven remain, with the finale scheduled to air January 29, 2014. (Source: TV by the Numbers)

Fox has announced that Fringe has been renewed for next season, which will see the series conclude with 13 final episodes. Amidst falling ratings and time slot changes over the years, Fringe has persevered, bolstered by its legion of loyal fans. The final, shortened season of Fringe is a smart way for the network to provide those fans a satisfying end to the series, rather than have the show pulled abruptly from the schedule mid-storyline. Season 4 of Fringe is currently winding down, with thre

FOX announced today that it has renewed New Girl for a third season. So far in Season 2, the sitcom is ranking as the #1 comedy in its core Women 18-34 demographic, and remains a Top 10 comedy among the more broader Adults 18-49 category. (Source: TV by the Numbers)

Cinemax announced today that it has renewed freshman action seriesBanshee for a second season. The show premiered earlier this month and will air 10 episodes in its first season. Season 2 is not scheduled to return until 2014. No exact date has been announced thus far. (Source: TV by the Numbers)

CBS announced today that long-running comedy Two and a Half Men has been renewed for a tenth season. After extended negotiations with Ashton Kutcher, Jon Cryer, and Angus T. Jones, all three will be returning in 2012-2013. The show will be airing its ninth season finale this Monday, capping its first full season after dealing with the controversial departure of Charlie Sheen in early 2011. The incident caused Season 8 to be abruptly cut short and called into question the future of the series.

Back in 1946, Agent Peggy Carter of the covert SSR (Strategic Scientific Reserve) has found herself stuck with administrative duties when she'd much rather be out in the field utilizing her vast array of skills. She's also figuring life out as a single woman after losing the love of her life, Steve Rogers - aka Captain America. When old acquaintance Howard Stark is framed for providing his deadliest weapons to anybody with enough money, Peggy springs into action to help track down those respo

USA has renewed comedy series Psych for an eighth season. The news comes two months ahead of the show's seventh season premiere, which is scheduled for February 27, 2013. Word is that eight new episodes have been ordered for season 8. On the air since 2006, Psych will hit the 100 episode mark early next season. (Source: Twitter)

ABC has announced that freshman drama Nashville has been picked up for a full season. The series has aired five episodes to-date since premiering in early October. Today's news likely tops up the order to 22 episodes. (Source: TV by the Numbers)

It is being reported that ABC Family has renewed Melissa & Joey for a fourth season. The network has ordered 20 new episodes of the series, which makes it their first comedy to reach the 100-episode mark. Along with the Season 4 pick-up, ABC Family has topped up the third season to 20 episodes as well. (Source: Deadline)

In Modesto, California a young couple are viciously attacked in their home, leaving a war veteran dead and his wife clinging to life. The horrific crime sends shock waves throughout the community and stirs up tensions across socioeconomic and racial lines. Cast Felicity Huffman (Barb) Timothy Hutton (Russ) W. Earl Brown (Tom) Richard Cabral (Hector) Caitlin Gerard (Aubry) Penelope Ann Miller (Eve) Benito Martinez (Alonzo)

When Ben Crawford finds murdered body of his neighbor's young son in the woods, he quickly goes from being a Good Samaritan to the primary suspect in the investigation. Ben is now forced to look into the crime himself in an effort to clear his name, digging deep into the lives of his suburban neighbors and exposing their deep, dark secrets Cast Ryan Phillippe (Ben) Juliette Lewis (Andrea) KaDee Strickland (Christy) Natalie Martinez (Jess) Dan Fogler (Dave) Indiana Evans (Natalie)

In the world of hip hop music, Lucious Lyon is the king. A former street thug, he rose through the ranks by utilizing his talents to become a successful artist and the CEO of Empire Entertainment. But being on top is short lived for Lucious after he is diagnosed with a disease that will cripple him in as little as three years. With the clock ticking, he must devote his time to grooming one of his sons to take over his crowning achievement, but must make sure not to destroy his already-fractur

Brett and Michelle's relationship has lost its flare since getting married and having kids. Their attempt to rekindle the spark they once had is interrupted when Brett's friend Alex and Michelle's sister Tina move in with them. The foursome, all living under one roof, are each trying to follow their personal dreams while still remaining friends, siblings and spouses to each other. Cast Mark Duplass (Brett) Melanie Lynskey (Michelle) Amanda Peet (Tina) Steve Zissis (Alex)

In this spin-off drama that takes place six years before the timeline of Breaking Bad, small-time lawyer Jimmy McGill is hustling just to make ends meet while trying to find his true destiny. Somewhere along the way, Jimmy transforms into Saul Goodman, the man who puts the criminal in "criminal lawyer." Cast Bob Odenkirk (Saul) Jonathan Banks (Mike) Michael McKean (Chuck) Rhea Seehorn (Kim) Patrick Fabian (Howard) Michael Mando (Nacho) Julie Ann Emery (Betsy) Jeremy Shamos (Craig)

Syfy announced today that Defiance has been renewed for a second season. The news comes four episodes into the sci-fi drama's premiere run, where it has become the network's highest-rated original series this year in total viewers and key demographics. Season 2 of Defiance will include 13 new episodes and is scheduled to premiere in 2014. (Source: TV by the Numbers)

NBC has renewed freshman drama Hannibal for a second season. The Bryan Fuller series premiered last month as a midseason replacement with a 13 episode order. Four episodes remain in the show's first season, including tonight's airing. The network has ordered another 13 episodes for Season 2 of Hannibal, which is expected to return for the midseason of 2013-2014. (Source: The Hollywood Reporter)

NBC announced on the 8th that its new drama, Chicago Fire, has received a pick-up for the remainder of the 2012-2013 season. This means nine additional episodes have been ordered on top of its original 13. The good news comes after the show garnered a series high rating this past Wednesday night, bolstered by the strong performance of its lead-in,The Voice. (Source: TV by the Numbers)