Disney's THE WIZARDS RETURN: ALEX VS. ALEX Draws Nearly 6 Million ViewersMarch 17, 2013Disney Channel's one-hour television event, "The Wizards Return: Alex vs. Alex" (8:00 - 9:00 p.m.), cast a ratings spell across the nation, delivering 5.9 million Total Viewers, 2.9 million Kids 2-11, 2.3 million Kids 6-11 and 2.2 million Tweens 9-14, ranking as Friday's #1 TV telecast across the major youth demos. In fact, the special became the #1 cable TV telecast of 2013 to date in Tweens 9-14, the #2 cable TV telecast in Kids 2-11 and Kids 6-11, and the #1 kids' cable TV telecast in Total Viewers.
NBC's GRIMM Sweeps Key Demos with 4.9 Million ViewersMarch 16, 2013At 8 p.m. ET, 'Fashion Star' (0.8/3 in 18-49, 3.0 million viewers overall) maintained its premiere rating of the prior week in 18-49 and is virtually matching its debut total viewership from last week as well (2.960 million vs. 2.961 million), pending updates.
20/20 Hits 3 Month Viewership HighMarch 16, 2013 ABC ranked #1 on Friday in Adults 18-49 (tied with CBS), beating original lineups on NBC by 40% and Fox by 75%. Season to date ABC is the #1 network on Friday in Adults 18-49, with its strongest delivery on the night in 4 years - since the 2008-09 season.
Photo Flash: First Look - MODERN FAMILY's 'Flip Flop,' Airing 4/10March 16, 2013On MODERN FAMILY's upcoming episode, titled 'Flip Flop,' Phil is pretty confident in his ability to sell Claire and Cam's flipped house, but when it proves to be a little harder than he thought, he recruits the whole family into taking some desperate, borderline crazy measures. Meanwhile, Javier (guest star Benjamin Bratt) is visiting Manny and brings along his new girlfriend (guest star Paget Brewster), which doesn't sit very well with Gloria, on WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10 (9:00-9:31 p.m., ET) on ABC.
Photo Flash: First Look - BLUE BLOODS' 'Loss of Faith,' Airing 4/5March 15, 2013On BLUE BLOODS' upcoming episode, titled 'Loss of Faith,' when a devoutly religious young woman is found murdered in a cemetery, Danny and Det. Maria Baez questions her family who is shocked to learn that she had a secret relationship, on Friday, April 5 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on CBS.
Photo Flash: First Look - 1600 PENN's 'Dinner, Bath, Puzzle,' Airing 3/21March 15, 2013On next week's all new episode of 1600 PENN, titled 'Dinner, Bath, Puzzle,' after a meeting with the French President (guest star Tom Amandes) and his wife (guest star Sofia Milos), President Gilchrist (Bill Pullman) and Emily (Jenna Elfman) decide to plan an outside-the-box date night in hopes of rekindling their romance. Elsewhere, when Skip (Josh Gad) is left to watch the children for the evening, things don't go quite as expected. Meanwhile, Marshall (Andre Holland) and D.B. (guest star Robbie Amell) form an unexpected bond. Martha MacIsaac, Amara Miller and Benjamin Stockham also star. 'Dinner, Bath, Puzzle' airs March 21 at 9:30 p.m. on NBC.
Photo Flash: First Look at Next Week's COMMUNITY on NBCMarch 15, 2013On next week's all new episode of NBC's COMMUNITY, titled 'Economics of Marine Biology,' Dean Pelton (Jim Rash) sets his sights on 'whale' (otherwise known as a wealthy potential student) and enlists Jeff (Joel McHale), Britta (Gillian Jacobs) and Annie (Alison Brie) to help in his recruiting efforts. Pierce (Chevy Chase) finds out and is incensed. Meanwhile, Abed (Danny Pudi) begins a new Greendale fraternity, while Troy (Donald Glover) and Shirley (Yvette Nicole Brown) begin a physical education instruction class, in which Shirley excels... and Troy struggles. Ken Jeong also stars. 'Economics of Marine Biology' airs March 21 at 8:00 p.m. on NBC.
ABC Family to Debut New Reality Show DANCING FOOLS, 5/29March 15, 2013ABC Family and the producers of 'The Singing Bee' and 'Oh Sit!' are searching for funny dance videos for ABC Family's new reality show, 'Dancing Fools,' hosted by Melissa Peterman (ABC's upcoming 'Bet On Your Baby' and ABC Family's 'Baby Daddy'). The half hour unscripted comedy debuts Wednesday, May 29th, right after the season premiere 'Baby Daddy.'
VIDEO: First Look - Next Week's All New BEAUTY AND THE BEASTMarch 15, 2013On next week's all new episode of The CW's Beauty and the Beast titled, 'Insatiable,' after taking their relationship to a new level, Cat (Kristin Kreuk) and Vincent (Jay Ryan) are forced to deal with reality when someone appears to be the framing the vigilante. Evan (Max Brown) finds proof that Cat knows more than she is letting on about the beast. Muirfield and the police are closing in on Vincent and this time there is no escape, so J.T. (Austin Basis) and Cat come up with an extreme solution. Meanwhile, Tess (Nina Lisandrello) following a tip, finds something that will forever change her relationship with Cat. Check out a first look below!
LATE SHOW's Top Ten 'Biblical Television Shows”March 15, 2013 Below, check out THE 'LATE SHOW' TOP TEN - 'Biblical Television Shows', as presented on the Thursday, March 14 broadcast of the LATE SHOW with David Letterman, seen weeknights (11:35 PM - 12:37 AM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
American Nuns Speak Out on this Weekend's 60 MINUTES, 3/17March 15, 2013The Catholic sister at the center of a disagreement between most of America's nuns and the Vatican says one of the reasons for the dispute is the fact that a nun's first obedience is to God. Sister Pat Farrell, who heads the group singled out by the Vatican for doing things like hosting speakers promoting 'radical feminist themes,' talks to Bob Simon for a 60 MINUTES report to be broadcast Sunday, March 17 (7:00-8:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
Showtime's THE VATICAN Elects Bruno Ganz as PopeMarch 15, 2013As the world watched the news of the historic appointment of a new Pope, SHOWTIME's THE VATICAN continues to select the members of its 'conclave' as acclaimed actor Bruno Ganz (Downfall) joins the drama pilot as Pope Sixtus VI.
Photo Flash: First Look - NCIS' 'Squall,' Airing 3/26March 14, 2013On NCIS' upcoming episode, titled 'Squall,' a massive storm brings the NCIS team aboard the USS Borealis, where everyone becomes a suspect once the crime scene proves that Mother Nature wasn't the only culprit. Tension builds when McGee discovers that his estranged father, Navy Admiral John McGee, was on board during the incident, on Tuesday, March 26 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on CBS. Jamey Sheridan ('Homeland') guest stars as McGee's father, Navy Admiral John McGee.