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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. Click here to view the article

[imgleft] [/imgleft] Conan O'Brien could very well end up on FOX by the fall -- provided the network can show its corporate bosses that a late-night show would make money. So sayeth Rupert Murdoch, chairman and CEO of FOX parent News Corp. On a conference call discussing the company's financial results Wednesday (Feb. 3), Murdoch said the network is giving a late-night show "a lot of thought and examination." "Certainly if the program people can show us that we could do it, and be fairly confident of making a profit on it, we'd do it in a flash," Murdoch said. The "if" there is a pretty sizable one, though. FOX affiliates run syndicated shows after their late l…

FOX announced today that Bob's Burgers has been renewed for a sixth season. The network has ordered another 22 new episodes of the animated comedy, which is currently nearing the halfway point of Season 5. The good news comes just months after the series took home its first Emmy Award for Outstanding Animated Program. Its current season is also continuing to pull in solid ratings on Sunday nights, making a strong case for today's pickup. Get Your Very Own Self Defense Keychain: just click here Click here to view the article

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) Click here to view the article

Fox announced today that freshman series Sleepy Hollow has been renewed for a second season. The mystery drama becomes the first new show of 2013-2014 to be renewed after a strong start, where it garnered 22 million viewers across all platforms. Sleepy Hollow airs Monday nights on Fox. (Source: Twitter) Click here to view the article

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 episodes ordered for the show's next season have not been specified. (Source: TV by the Numbers) Click here to view the article

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) Click here to view the article

It is being reported that Fox has ordered an additional seven episodes for Season 2 of The Mick. The good news comes as the comedy continues to be a solid performer for the network, with ratings through its first four weeks this fall staying on par with the back half of its freshman run. This is The Mick's first season on the regular fall schedule after starting out as a mid-season entry earlier this year with its premiere episode falling on New Years Day. The show jumped out of the gate, putting up strong numbers that resulted in four episodes being added to its first season - something not commonly done for mid-season shows. Today's top-up, though, gives The Mick i…

[imgleft] [/imgleft] FOX is in the process of developing a U.S. version of the British sci-fi hit "Torchwood." And while that sentence might normally strike fear into our hearts, the apprehension level is somewhat lower in this case. That's because in addition to securing the remake rights from the BBC, FOX is also hiring "Torchwood" creator Russell T. Davies to write a pilot script, according to The Hollywood Reporter. There's even a chance that some of the current show's cast would cross over to the new series; the HR mentions John Barrowman by name. Two seasons of "Torchwood" -- an offshoot of "Doctor Who" about a government agency that tracks and captures aliens…

TNT has announced that sophomore drama Franklin & Bash has been renewed for a third season. The series stars Breckin Meyer and Mark-Paul Gosselaar as two street-smart lawyers and longtime friends who are recruited into a legendary, but uptight, law firm. “Franklin & Bash, with its winning cast and some of the sharpest dialogue on television, is a refreshingly clever, light-hearted take on the courtroom drama,” said network executive VP Michael Wright in a press release. “We look forward to spending another season with Breckin, Mark-Paul and the rest of the terrific cast and crew of Franklin & Bash.” The number of episodes ordered is not known, nor is the…

It is being reported that TNT has renewed Franklin & Bash for a fourth season. The summer dramedy is expected to return for 10 more episodes in 2014. (Source: The Hollywood Reporter) Click here to view the article

Word is out that Freeform will not be ordering a third season of Marvel's Cloak & Dagger, cancelling the show after two seasons. The sad news comes nearly five months after the comic-based drama aired its sophomore finale, which will now act as its series ender. Set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Cloak & Dagger follows the lives of two teenagers named Tandy and Tyrone. While they come from very different backgrounds, they are awakened to newfound superpowers that mysteriously link them to each other. The hour-long series premiered in 2018 to critical praise and solid viewership numbers, with its debut run ranking as one of that summer's top cable dram…

Freeform announced this evening that Shadowhunters will conclude after its current third season. The sad news comes midway through Season 3, which is slated to return with its remaining episodes next spring. Part of the announcement also included a small silver lining in the form of a confirmed two-episode finale special. It is not clear if this will be part of the 12 episodes still left in the show's existing 22-episode order, or if it will air in addition to that. Either way, this gives the show's writers an opportunity to craft a proper ending to the series. Based on Cassandra Clare's best-selling The Mortal Instrumentsbooks, the series follows a young girl w…

At San Diego Comic-Con today, it was announced that Marvel's Cloak & Dagger has been renewed by Freeform for a second season. The good news comes as the comic-based drama is winding down a successful freshman run that wraps up early next month. The hour-long series premiered in June to critical praise and solid viewership numbers. Its first episode gave the network its largest debut audience in a number of years, and currently ranks as the summer's top cable drama in key demographics. Set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Cloak & Dagger follows the lives of two teenagers named Tandy and Tyrone. While they come from very different backgrounds, they are aw…

When it hasn't been your day, your week, your month, or even your year, Netflix will be there for you. Yep, that's right! All 10 seasons of Friends will be available for binge watching on New Years Day, the streaming service announced Monday. Joining Ross and Rachel on Netflix in the new year is the second season of the critically acclaimed British drama The Fall, starring Gillian Anderson and Jamie Dornan. Look for all six episodes on Jan. 16. Get The Complete Friends Series Now: just click here Click here to view the article

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 three episodes remaining until the finale on Friday, May 11, 2012. The fifth season is scheduled for the 2012-2013 season, but no premiere date has been announced. Click here to vie…

CBS today extended its initial order for SEAL Team, picking up nine additional episodes of the freshman military drama. The move makes SEAL Team the first new drama of the fall season to get a full 22-episode order. The series follows an elite unit of Navy SEALs that is composed of a tight-knit group of patriots with fearless dedication. Deployed on clandestine ops around the world, its members embark on these dangerous, high-stakes missions knowing the toll it takes on themselves and their families. David Boreanaz stars in the series, which is off to a solid start on Wednesday nights. Its premiere last month netted nearly 10 million total viewers and a 1.5 rati…

FOX announced yesterday that it has ordered nine additional episodes of Brooklyn Nine-Nine. The order tops up the freshman comedy's first season to a full 22 episodes. The network also announced that Brooklyn Nine-Nine will air on a special night following the Super Bowl on Sunday, February 2, 2014. After the big game it will be paired with a new episode of New Girl for a one-hour comedy event. (Source: Fox) Click here to view the article

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. Click here to view the article

CBS announced yesterday that it has ordered nine additional episodes of The Millers, topping up the freshman comedy's first season to a full 22. The show is three weeks into its run and currently ranks as this season's #2 new comedy in viewers with 12.4 million. (Source: TV by the Numbers) Click here to view the article

FX has announced that The Bridge will not be returning for a third season. The Diane Kruger-led crime drama premiered in 2013 and ran for two 13-episode seasons. Its final episode aired earlier this month. Click here to view the article

FX has ordered 13 episodes for season four of its Emmy® Award-winning hit drama series Justified, announced Nick Grad, FX Executive Vice President of Original Programming. Six all new episodes remain in season three, airing Tuesdays at 10 PM ET/PT, with the third season finale airing April 10. “Justified is one of television’s best series and this season has reinforced that excellence,” said Grad. “Graham Yost and his writing team continue to deliver compelling material and richly drawn characters brought to life by the brilliance of Timothy Olyphant and our terrific ensemble cast. Their work is validated by universal acclaim, awards, and ratings that have grown ever…

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) Click here to view the article

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. Click here to view the article

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) Click here to view the article