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CBS announced yesterday that it has ordered nine additional episodes of Mom, which brings the comedy's total up to 22 for its debut season. Mom, which stars Anna Faris and Allison Janney, is currently averaging just under 8 million viewers through its first four episodes. (Source: TV by the Numbers) Click here to view the article

The CW announced today that Supernatural has been renewed for a tenth season. The long-running series has been a huge success for the network, producing solid and steady year-over-year ratings. When the drama returns for the 2014-2015 season it will surpass the decade-mark, which is an impressive milestone for any show. Along with Supernatural, The CW also announced early renewals for The Originals, Reign, The Vampire Diaries, and Arrow. (Source: TV by the Numbers) Click here to view the article

Mom is an American sitcom that premiered on September 23, 2013, on CBS. The series stars Anna Faris and Allison Janney. The series has had high ratings for the network and it is being reported that the series will be renewed for a third season. Click here to view the article

NBC has cancelled Believe after one season. The freshman drama premiered in March but failed to attract viewers in its Sunday night time slot. Nine of the show's 13 episodes have aired thus far, and it appears the remaining four will air as scheduled. The finale is currently scheduled for June 1. Click here to view the article

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) Click here to view the article

It is being reported that NBC has cancelled freshman sitcom 1600 Penn after a single season. The new comedy ran for a total of 13 episodes since premiering late last year, with its series finale taking place on March 28, 2013. (Source: TV by the Numbers) Click here to view the article

Would it have been better not to have seen Daniel Shaw before he was revealed to be the mysterious prisoner the Omen virus released? Sure. The show clearly wanted it that way -- we saw his feet and body in the breakout scene, but his face was out of frame until he surprised Sarah in Castle. But it's a testament to the show that even though those of us who saw the promos could connect the dots and realize Shaw was the one pulling the strings, "Chuck vs. the Santa Suit" still managed to be full of holiday awesomeness. Appropriately, the return of Shaw echoed the last episode with Brandon Routh in a lot of ways: He went through Sarah to get at Chuck, he once again unde…

Daredevil is an American web television series created for Netflix and is based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. The show has received high praise by both critics and audience. Even though it will see a change in showrunners it has been renewed for a second season. Click here to view the article

Chrisley Knows Best is an American reality television series airing on the USA Network. It features millionaire Todd Chrisley and his family. The show takes place in Roswell, Georgia, north of Atlanta. The Network has ordered another six episodes for next season, which brings the episode count to 18 for the third season. Get Your Very Own Self Defense Keychain: just click here Click here to view the article

Fox announced last week that The Mindy Project has been renewed for a third season, to air in 2014-2015. The sophomore comedy, currently in Season 2, will return with a special 1-hour spring premiere on April 1. (Source: Fox) Click here to view the article

ABC has renewed Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. for a second season. The freshman series will be airing its current season finale next Tuesday, capping a debut run that averaged decent, if unspectacular, ratings. Set in the same universe as popular Marvel franchises, the action drama has been able to tie in some of its storylines to major motion picture releases such as the recent Captain America sequel. Look for Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. to return in the fall. Click here to view the article

The CW announced today that Arrow has been renewed for a second season. The superhero drama has been having an impressive freshman run since debuting last October, where it had the network's best series premiere since 2009. It is currently the CW's most watched series, averaging 4.3 million weekly viewers and performing impressively in its demographic. (Source: TV by the Numbers) Click here to view the article

Fox announced last week that The Following has been renewed for a third season. The psychological thriller is currently halfway through Season 2 with eight episodes remaining. Expect a return for Season 3 in early 2015. (Source: Fox) Click here to view the article

It was announced last week that Community has been un-cancelled by Sony Pictures Television for a sixth season to be released on Yahoo Screen. The Dan Harmon comedy was cancelled by NBC back in May after five seasons on the peacock network. Community's online return is being pegged for this fall, with 13 new episodes on order. Harmon, along with the show's main cast, will be returning for the new season. Click here to view the article

BBC America announced today that Orphan Black has been renewed for a third season. 10 new episodes of the drama have been ordered for a return in 2015. The show, which is BBC America's second original drama, wrapped Season 2 last month. Click here to view the article

NBC announced today that Chicago Fire has been renewed for an eighth season. The original entry in the Chicago franchise will return for the 2019-2020 season along with spin-offs Chicago P.D. and Chicago Med - both also picked up today for the fall. On the air since 2012, Chicago Fire is the network's second-longest-running drama currently on the air. Its success paved the way for three spin-offs over the years, and while 2017's Chicago Justice only lasted one season, the remaining trio remains strong. In fact, the three shows together are currently enjoying their most-watched season ever. Chicago Fire follows the courageous men and women at Firehouse 51, home t…

ABC has picked up Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. for a full first season, ordering nine additional episodes to top its total up to 22. The freshman action drama is off to a solid start for the network, performing well against its Tuesday night competition in the 8:00pm time slot through its first three episodes. (Source: ABC) Click here to view the article

The CW announced today that The Flash has been renewed for a second season in 2015-2016. The freshman action drama has been a huge breakout hit for the network, spinning off from Arrow last fall and drawing strong viewership and critical acclaim over the first half of its season. Get Your Very Own Self Defense Keychain: just click here 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

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 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) Click here to view the article

Grimm is an American police procedural fantasy television drama series. A homicide detective discovers he is a descendant of hunters who fight supernatural forces. A cop drama, with a twist, a dark and fantastical project about a world in which characters inspired by Grimms' Fairy Tales actually exist. NBC has announced that this show is a top performer and is renewed for a fifth season. Get Your Very Own Self Defense Keychain: just click here Click here to view the article

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 for Season 2. Click here to view the article

ABC has cancelled Trophy Wife after one season on the air. The freshman comedy premiered last September for a 22-episode run that will conclude next week. The show faltered in the ratings in its 9:30pm Tuesday time slot, where it aired following the just-renewed The Goldbergs, which drew significantly higher ratings. Click here to view the article

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) Click here to view the article