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GeekTonic Guide to TV-New Fall 2011 TV New Series

2011-08-24T19:02:00.000-05:00

Over the past few days we’ve been previewing all of the new series by network. Now that we’ve covered nearly all of the new shows, it’s time to do a wrap-up with a complete list of all new TV series for this Fall 2011 TV season.

Other Network Premieres Covered:

Cable Networks

A complete listing of all new TV series for the Fall 2011 Series follows:

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Premiere Date	Day	Time (Eastern pm)	Title	Network
9/1/2011	Thu	9:00PM	Sweet Home Alabama	CMT
9/4/2011	Sun	9:00PM	Dinosaur Revolution	DISC
9/5/2011	Mon	9:00PM	Swamp Brothers	DISC
9/6/2011	Tue	10:00PM	Fashion Hunters	BRAVO
9/6/2011	Tue	10:00PM	Mad Fashion	BRAVO
9/7/2011	Wed	10:00PM	Paranormal Witness:Emily the Imaginary Friend	SYFY
9/7/2011	Wed	8:00PM	Saved: The Woolverton Family	ANIMAL
9/10/2011	Sat	10:00PM	Bad Dog! Bad to the Bone	ANIMAL
9/13/2011	Tue	8:00PM	Miracle Babies	NGW
9/13/2011	Tue	9:00PM	Ringer	CW
9/13/2011	Tue	7:00PM	Rise Up	ESPN
9/14/2011	Wed	10:30PM	Free Agents	NBC
9/14/2011	Wed	8:00PM	H8R	CW
9/14/2011	Wed	10:00PM	Hulk Hogan's MCW	TRUTV
9/14/2011	Wed	10:00PM	Up All Night	NBC
9/15/2011	Thu	9:00PM	Secret Circle, the	CW
9/19/2011	Mon	9:30PM	2 Broke Girls	CBS
9/19/2011	Mon	10:00PM	Playboy Club, The	NBC
9/20/2011	Tue	9:00PM	New Girl	FOX
9/20/2011	Tue	10:00PM	Unforgettable	CBS
9/21/2011	Wed	10:00PM	Revenge	ABC
9/21/2011	Wed	8:00PM	X Factor, The	FOX
9/22/2011	Thu	8:00PM	Charlie's Angels	ABC
9/22/2011	Thu	9:00PM	Person of Interest	CBS
9/22/2011	Thu	10:00PM	Prime Suspect	NBC
9/22/2011	Thu	9:30PM	Whitney	NBC
9/23/2011	Fri	8:00PM	A Gifted Man	CBS
9/25/2011	Sun	10:00PM	Dirty Soap	E!
9/25/2011	Sun	10:00PM	Pan Am	ABC
9/26/2011	Mon	9:00PM	24 Hours in the ER	BBCA
9/26/2011	Mon	9:00PM	Hart of Dixie	CW
9/26/2011	Mon	8:00PM	Terra Nova	FOX
9/28/2011	Wed	8:30PM	Suburgatory	ABC
9/29/2011	Thu	8:30PM	How To Be A Gentleman	CBS
10/1/2011	Sat	10:00PM	Bedlam: Cohabitants	BBCA
10/2/2011	Sun	10:00PM	Homeland	SHO
10/4/2011	Tue	8:00PM	Pink Pastry	TLC
10/5/2011	Wed	10:00PM	American Horror Story	FX
10/10/2011	Mon	9:30PM	Enlightened	HBO
10/11/2011	Tue	8:00PM	Last Man Standing	ABC
10/13/2011	Thu	10:00PM	All-American Muslim	TLC
10/16/2011	Sun	10:00PM	Siggy Flicker	VH1
10/18/2011	Tue	8:30PM	Man Up!	ABC
10/21/2011	Fri	10:00PM	Boss	STARZ
10/21/2011	Fri	9:00PM	Grimm	NBC
10/23/2011	Sun	8:00PM	Once Upon a Time	ABC
10/25/2011	Tue	8:00PM	Bridal Mile	TLC
10/25/2011	Tue	9:00PM	Texas Multi Mamas	WE
10/30/2011	Sun	8:30PM	Allen Gregory	FOX
11/12/2011	Sat	11:30PM	Thick of It, The	BBCA
11/20/2011	Sun	10:00PM	I Do Over	WE
11/23/2011	Wed	9:30PM	I Hate My Teenage Daughter	FOX
1/8/2012	Sun	10:00PM	House of Lies	SHO
2/6/2012	Mon	10:00PM	Smash	NBC

Next up is a review of all Fall 2011 TV Premieres including returning series. Remember, if you follow GeekTonic for the TV Premieres and news, you’ll want to click here if you would like to get a regular e-mail for GeekTonic TV Premieres & News

GeekTonic Guide to TV-New Fall 2011 TV Cable Networks

2011-08-24T12:01:00.000-05:00

The Fall 2011 TV Season is nearly upon us. To get things started GeekTonic is running through all of the new TV series coming this Fall. The past few days we’ve covered the new shows on CBS, new series on FOX, series premieres on ABC, NBC, CW and finally, the new series on the Cable networks. We’ll cover most of the new series here leaving out a few reality shows and other less interesting new series. I will have a complete list of all new series next.

Other Network Premieres Covered:

24 Hours in the ER – Monday, 9/26 on BBCA 9pm

A reality series that follows the goings on at London’s King’s College Hospital

American Horror Story – Wednesday, 10/5 on FX 10pm

A new “horror” drama series co-created by former Nip/Tuck executive producers and current Glee co-creators/executive producers Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk. The story is centered around The Harmons, a family who move from Boston to Los Angeles as a means to reconcile past anguish.

Boss – Friday, 10/21 on STARZ 10pm

A new crime drama from STARZ. Kelsey Grammer plays Mayor Tom Kane – the boss of Chicago's web of power.

Enlightened – Monday, 10/10 on HBO 9:30pm

A new comedy on HBO focusing on a self-destructive woman played by Laura Dern. Dern’s character has a meltdown and then a “spiritual awakening”.

Homeland – Sunday, 10/2 on Showtime 10pm

A new drama from Showtime starring Claire Danes and Damian Lewis. It’s a psychological thriller following Carrie (Claire Danes), a CIA officer with her own problems who becomes convinced that a rescue of a U.S. soldier was a setup and not what it seems.

Rise Up – Tuesday, 9/13 on ESPN 7pm

A new reality series tells the story of four communities coming together to renovate their local high school’s athletic facilities. The inspirational, four-episode series will showcase renovation projects from start to finish and will also focus on giving students advice, training, and tools that they can use to become better athletes.

That’s it for the new series trailers. Next up is a complete list of all new TV series.

GeekTonic Guide to TV-New Fall 2011 TV CW

2011-08-23T19:06:00.000-05:00

Other Network Premieres Covered:

H8R – Wednesday, 9/14 on CW 8pm

Mario Lopez hosts this new reality series from CW. Lisa Gregorisch-Dempsey of Extra is working on a new show that pairs people with the celebrities they hate. This show lets reality TV’s biggest detractors meet face to face with the stars they loathe. First up will be Kim Kardashian and Jersy Shore’s Snooki.

Hart of Dixie – Monday, 9/26 on CW 9pm

A new soap drama for CW.

TV.com synopsis: Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage "Gossip Girl & The O.C" team up again with Rachel Bilson in Hart of Dixie in this new show for The CW. The show follows Dr. Zoe Hart a young doctor from New York City who moves to a small Southern town after inheriting a medical practice and soon meets an electric and eccentric group of characters.

Ringer – Tuesday, 9/13 on CW 9pm

A new action/suspense drama starring Sarah Michelle Geller originally slated for CBS, but moved to CW instead.

TV.com synopsis: Ringer stars Sarah Michelle Geller who plays Bridget. Bridget leads a troubled life, takes over that of her rich twin sister Siobhan's after she mysteriously dies. Bridget soon finds that her sister's life is full of danger. There is a hit out on her and if that weren't enough, she soon falls under the suspicion of her sister's husband Andrew.

The Secret Circle – Thursday, 9/15 on CW 9pm

A new fantasy drama all about magic, witches and relationships.

Tv.com synopsis: The Secret Circle is based on a book trilogy by the author L.J. Smith; which, follows a normal teenager, Cassie Blake, who moves to a new town of Chance Harbor and discovers she is a witch and is part of a secret coven.

That’s it for the new CW series. Next up is a review of a few cable network series premieres. We’ll finish with lists of all new TV series and finally a list of all TV premieres including new series AND returning series. Stay tuned to GeekTonic for more!

GeekTonic Guide to TV-New Fall 2011 TV ABC

2011-08-22T22:01:00.000-05:00

The Fall 2011 TV Season is nearly upon us. To get things started GeekTonic is running through all of the new TV series coming this Fall. The past two days we’ve covered the new shows on CBS, new series on FOX and today we move on to ABC’s new series.

Other Network Premieres Covered:

Charlie’s Angels – Thursday, 9/22 on ABC 8pm

Back in the late 70’s Charlie’s Angels became a hit sexy crime series on ABC. ABC is hoping to rekindle that success by bringing us an updated version of the concept.
TV.com synopsis: ABC is set to resurrect this 1970s classic series with Miami as the backdrop.Smallville writer-producers Miles Millar and Al Gough are joining forces with Sony Pictures TV and Drew Barrymore's Flower Films.

Last Man Standing – Tuesday, 10/11 on ABC 8pm

Are you ready for another Tim Allen sitcom? ABC hopes so. This one isn’t too far from his old genre, but they’ve turned the tables on the storyline a bit.
TV.com synopsis: Tim Allen stars as Mike Baxter, marketing director of an outdoor sporting goods store, fighting for his manhood while constantly being surrounded by women, including his wife and three growing daughters.

Man Up! – Tuesday, 10/18 on ABC 8:30pm

Another comedy from ABC, this one has three lifelong friends struggling to define their masculinity as they get caught up in their day-to-day family lives. Dan Fogler, Christopher Moynihan and Mather Zickel star. It looks interesting, but I wonder if they are trying too hard to replicate some of the characters from Modern Family.
Synopsis from TV.com: Three modern men try to get in touch with their inner tough guys and redefine what it means to be a "real man."

Once Upon a Time – Sunday, 10/23 on ABC 8pm

ABC brings us a suspense/action drama series by the writers of Lost. One of the lead roles is played by Jennifer Morrison of House fame.
TV.com synopsis: A modern take on fairy tales with a female lead character living in Maine that has risen from interesting circumstances. The Show revolves around the Adaptation of Fairytale Characters such as Snow white and Prince Charming in a quest to discover the Land Of Fairytale's and fight the Evil Queen who cast an Evil Spell on the Entire Land.

Pan Am – Sunday, 9/25 on ABC 10pm

A new drama by ABC set on the now expired airline, Pan Am.
Synopsis by TV.com: Set in New York in the 1960s, at the height of the Pan Am Airlines' success, the lifestyles and many secrets of the pilots and flight attendants will be revealed.

Revenge – Wednesday, 9/21 on ABC 10pm

A new primetime soap drama by ABC. Ticked off by the cancellation of your favorite daytime soaps? This might be a good place to get your soap opera fix as this one is a soap in it’s purist form. They won’t say this much, but it’s storyline is inspired by “The Count of Monte Cristo."
Synopsis from TV.com: Revenge is a new take on Alexandre Dumas's classic tale told from a female perspective staring 'Brothers and Sisters' alum Emily VanCamp. The show follows the character of Emily Thorne who returns to the Hamptons with one firm goal to get revenge on those responsible of destroying her family.

Suburgatory – Wednesday, 9/28 on ABC 8:30pm

Another new sitcom from ABC. It uses the familiar tale of city folks moving to the suburbs only to find out the burbs are full of superficial folks.
TV.com synopsis: Writer Emily Kapnek, for the Parks and Recreation and Hung, is working on a new single-camera comedy project that features the perception of a typical suburban life through the eyes of a seasoned New Yorker.

That’s it for the new ABC series. Next up is a roundup of new NBC series. We’ll finish with lists of all new TV series and finally a list of all TV premieres including new series AND returning series. Stay tuned to GeekTonic for more!

GeekTonic Guide to TV-New Fall 2011 TV NBC

2011-08-22T18:00:00.000-05:00

Other Network Premieres Covered:

Free Agents – Wednesday, 9/14 on NBC 10:30pm

A new comedy series from NBC borrowed from the original U.K. version.
TV.com synopsis: Alex is recently divorced, and Helen lost her fiancé a year ago. They are not ready to date but end up in bed together, and they work together! They decide to stay friends and help each other find their way towards love again.

Grimm – Friday, 10/21 on NBC 9pm

A new sci-fi drama from NBC that has an intriguing concept, but I don’t give it much hope. Unfortunately they have it matched up with Fringe and Supernatural – in similar formats at the same timeslots. Not a good way to introduce a new show especially on a Friday. Grimm was originally slated to be a mid-season replacement last year and never made it out so the network obviously doesn’t have a high opinion of it already.
TV.com synopsis: This cop drama will incorporate stories from Grimm's Fairy Tales. A cop named Nick (played by David Giuntoli) starts seeing humans as animals and wants to protect society from them. Russell Hornsby is set to play Nick's partner and Tulloch his love interest.

The Playboy Club – Monday, 9/19 on NBC 10pm

A new drama from NBC that is getting attention just from the title.
TV.com synopsis: Set in 1963, Maureen joins the Chicago based Playboy Club as one of it's beautiful Bunnies. She is determined, bold, sexy and filled with ambition. During her first night of work she is introduced to Nick Dalton, a dashing handsome lawyer, who helps her when she kills a member of the mafia by accident.

Prime Suspect – Thursday, 9/22 on NBC 10pm

A new suspense drama series from NBC.
TV.com synopsis: This show is remake of the popular UK series that aired between 1991 and 2006. It is about Det. Jane Timoney, a homicide investigator who has trouble dealing with her taxing job at a new precinct and her personal life. Prime Suspect is produced by Universal Media Studios and ITV. Hank Steinberg ("Without a Trace") and Erwin Stoff ("The Blind Side") are the executive producers.

Smash – Monday, 2/6/2012 on NBC 10pm

Not really a Fall 2011 premiere, but notable as a musical/family drama with Steven Spielberg’s backing. This is not Glee really, but Glee probably helped get this idea through the network. Looks interesting.
TV.com synopsis: NBC picked up this musical-centric series about the making of a Broadway play from Steven Spielberg. Craig Zadan and Neil Meron, Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman have signed onto write the original songs.

Up All Night – Wednesday, 9/14 on NBC 10pm

A new NBC sitcom starring Christina Applegate with a couple who experience the fun of a new baby. The mom is a professional woman, the dad gets to take care of the baby at home.
TV.com synopsis: This Emily Spivey comedy will star Christina Applegate as a professional woman and new mom.

Whitney – Thursday, 9/22 on NBC 9:30pm

A new sitcom created by, based on, and starring Whitney Cummings

That’s it for the new NBC series. Next up I’ll do a quick review of new series coming on CW and the cable networks and finish up with lists of all new TV series and finally a list of all TV premieres including new series AND returning series. Stay tuned to GeekTonic for more!

GeekTonic Guide to TV-New Fall 2011 TV FOX

2011-08-22T00:01:00.000-05:00

The Fall 2011 TV Season is nearly upon us. To get things started GeekTonic is running through all of the new TV series coming this Fall. Yesterday we covered the new shows on CBS and today we move on to Fox’s new series.

Other Network Premieres Covered:

Allen Gregory – Sunday, 10/30 on Fox 8:30pm

A new animated series by Fox with Jonah Hill doing the voice for the lead part.

Synopsis by TV.com: Allen Gregory, a famous seven-year-old kid, must attend elementary school with regular kids.

For more on the show, check out the show’s panel at Comic-Con

New Girl – Tuesday, 9/20 on Fox 9pm

A new sitcom with Zooey Deschanel staring as a woman who moves in with three single male roommates. From the previews and knowing this follows Glee, I’m betting this one will do well.

Another promo trailer of New Girl here

Terra Nova – Monday, 9/26 on Fox 8pm (2-hour premiere)

This is another big one. A Big budget sci-fi drama that needs to get a large audience quick. If it does, it’s golden. If it doesn’t…. Either way this fits right in to my kind of series so I’ll be watching from the beginning.

Synopsis by TV.com A new Sci-Fi series brought to us by Steven Spielberg, Peter Chernin, Brannon Braga, René Echevarria and Aaron Kaplan. It’s Year 2149 and the planet earth is a mess, most of the plant and animal life has become extinct. Scientists can't reverse

For an inside look at Terra Nova, check out this clip

The X Factor – Wednesday, 9/21 on Fox 8pm

A TV-based, reality singing talent show that began in the UK. Think American Idol with slightly different rules and Simon Cowell running things.

Synopsis from TV.com: Simon Cowell, infamous American Idol judge and creator of the UK talent search series, The X Factor UK is set to launch the American version of the show on FOX in Sept of 2011. The X Factor is a reality television singing competition on FOX.

That’s it for the new FOX series. We’ll run through all of the major networks new series and finish with lists of all new TV series and finally a list of all TV premieres including new series AND returning series. Stay tuned to GeekTonic for more!

GeekTonic Guide to TV-New Fall 2011 TV CBS

2011-08-21T00:03:00.000-05:00

The Fall 2011 TV Season is nearly upon us. To get things started GeekTonic will run through all of the new TV series coming this Fall. First up is the new shows on CBS which preobably is the smallest list of new shows, but CBS can afford to introduce a smaller lineup of new series given their returning lineup.

Other Network Premieres Covered:

2 Broke Girls – Monday, 9/19 on CBS 9:30pm

This sitcom comes from the executive producer of 'Sex in the City.’ Two girls who form an unlikely bond over having no money and no shame.
Synopsis from TV.com: Max, a hard working waitress, soon find her helping out Caroline, a new waitress who was once wealthy, but has been left with nothing after her father's crimes. Max invites Caroline to be her roommate, but their new friendship is put in jeopardy when Max's boyfriend hits on Caroline.

Another promo trailer for 2 Broke Girls here

A Gifted Man – Friday, 9/23 on CBS 8pm

A well-known surgeon (Patrick Wilson) begins seeing his dead ex-wife he starts questioning the meaning of life and his place in the world.
Synopsis from TV.com: A gifted surgeon's, played by Patrick Wilson, life suddenly changes when his ex-wife (Jennifer Ehle) dies and goes onto teach him about life from the beyond the grave.

Here’s another promo trailer for A Gifted Man

How to be a Gentleman – 9/29 on CBS 8:30pm

Based on the bestselling book series of the same name. Bert's a man's man, Andrew's a gentleman. Cast includes David Hornsby who also happens to be executive producer and lead actor. Also starring Kevin Dillon, Dave Foley, Mary Lynn Rajskub (of 24 fame), Rhys Darby, and Nancy Lenehan.
Synopsis from TV.com: Alan (David Hornsby)must learn to live his life with the help of his old high school friend, Bert.

Here’s a behind the scenes look at How to be a Gentleman

Person of Interest Thursday, 9/22 on CBS 9pm

CBS thinks this series is a sure-fire win. And they are putting it in a tough timeslot on Thursdays versus Grey’s Anatomy and Bones. Here’s why: The Producer is J.J. Abrams. It stars James Caviezel and Michael Emerson and the storyline pits a mysterious billionaire teaming up with a former CIA agent in order to prevent major crimes.
Synopsis from TV.com: An ex-CIA hitman partners with a scientist to prevent crimes before they occur in this drama/action project from J.J. Abrams.

Another trailer for Person of Interest is here

Unforgettable Tuesday, 9/20 on CBS 10pm

Carrie Wells remembers every day, every hour, every second of her entire life... except for the day her sister was murdered.
Synopsis from TV.com: Poppy Montgomery stars as an NYPD detective who has a medical condition that gives her the ability to remember everything

For one additional promo trailer for Unforgettable click here

That’s it for the new CBS series. We’ll run through all of the major networks new series and finish with lists of all new TV series and finally a list of all TV premieres including new series AND returning series. Stay tuned to GeekTonic for more!

TV Premieres, Finales & Specials This Week 8/21/2011

2011-08-20T17:19:00.001-05:00

This week we find another pile of finales and at best a few reality premiers. I have the listings through the end of August which to me marks the end of the summer TV season.

That means the GeekTonic 2011 Fall TV Season premieres guide series is coming this week. I’ll highlight all the new shows and provide a detailed listing of all TV premieres for the Fall and early-winter TV season. For now read on for the GeekTonic weekly TV update highlighting all the new premieres, finales and specials coming up this week.

Quirky premieres on the Sundance Channel next week

NOTE: All Times are Listed for EST – TV schedules subject to change

Sunday, August 21

The Glee Project (9pm on Oxygen) Season 1 finale

Big Easy Brides (10pm on WE) New reality series

My Collection Obsession (10pm on TLC) A reality “special” that follows four of the U.S.’s most obsessed collectors

Monday, August 22

La La’s Full Court Life (9pm on VH1) New reality series with La La Vazquez and Carmelo Anthony

The T.O. Show (9:30pm on VH1) Season 3 premiere

Bear Swamp Recovery (10pm on TruTV) New reality series

Tuesday, August 23

American Ninja Warrior ( 9pm on G4) Season 3 finale

Wednesday, August 24

Buried Treasure (8pm on Fox) a new reality/collectibles series like “Antique Roadshows” but it turns the scenario around and the team visits peoples homes to see the real value of their “treasures”

The Challenge: Rivals (10pm on MTV) Season 21 finale

Top Chef: Just Desserts (10pm on Bravo) Season 2 premiere

Confessions: Animal Hoarding (10pm on Animal Planet) Season 3 premiere

Thursday, August 25

Rising: Rebuilding Ground Zero (8pm on Discovery) Part 1 of a documentary centered on the reconstruction of the World Trade Center site

Expedition Impossible (9pm on ABC) Season 1 finale

Killer Food (10pm on Food) New food series

Saturday, August 27

Pit Boss (10pm on Animal Planet) Season 3 finale

Sunday, August 28

Tough Cookies (6:30pm on Food) Season 1 finale

Monday, August 29

Basketball Wives LA (8pm on VH1) New reality spinoff series

Crave (8:30pm on Food) New cooking/food series hosted by San Diego food critic Troy Johnson

American Chopper: Senior vs. Junior (9pm on Discovery) Season 3 premiere

Ridiculousness (10pm on MTV) New reality series

Death Valley (10:30pm on MTV) New horror/comedy series

Cuff’d (11pm on MTV) New reality/crime series

Tuesday, August 30

Pretty Little Liars (8pm on ABC Family) Season 2 finale

Chopped Champions (10pm on Food) Season premiere

Big Sexy (10pm on TLC) New reality/fashion show

Quirky (10pm on Sundance) New technology/reality series that follows the www.Quirky.com team as they work on designing and fabricating a single product idea in each episode suggested by their online community. I’ve purchased a few of the products created through this site and look forward to this one.

Wednesday, August 31

Royal Pains (9pm on ABC) Season 3 finale

Dark Matters (10pm on Science) New science series

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TV Premieres, Finales & Specials This Week 8/14/2011

2011-08-14T01:00:00.000-05:00

This week brings a bunch of finales and a few reality premiers. The GeekTonic 2011 Fall TV Season premieres guide is just about complete – I’ll be sharing it with everyone soon. For now read on for the GeekTonic weekly TV update highlighting all the new premieres, finales and specials coming up this week.

In the Flow with Affion Crockett premieres Sunday. This photo is of Executive Producer Jamie Foxx & comedian Affion Crocket

NOTE: All Times are Listed for EST – TV schedules subject to change

Sunday, August 14

The Exorcist Files (9pm on Discovery) New reality series where exorcists share their stories. *sigh*

In the Flow with Affion Crockett (9pm on Fox) New comedy by executive producer Jamie Foxx. Hosted (and starring) by Affion Crockett this is a sketch comedy series featuring spoofs of pop culture, movie trailers, commercials, TV shows, music videos and celebrities. This premiere episode guest stars Snoop Dogg, Russell Simmons, Chris Brown and more.

Food Network Star (9pm on Food) Season 7 finale

The Great Food Truck Race (10pm on Food) Season 2 premiere

High Stakes Sweepers (10pm on TLC) New reality series about people obsessed with entering sweepstakes.

Ryan and Tatum: The O’Neals (10pm on Oprah) Season 1 finale

Monday, August 15

The Lying Game (9pm on ABC Family) new family drama/sitcom series by the author of “Pretty Little Liars”. This one is about identical twin sisters separated at birth, one wealthy and the other poor. One finds out she has a twin and….

The Millionaire Matchmaker (9pm on Bravo) Season 5 premiere

Most Eligible Dallas (10pm on Bravo) New reality series

Teen Wolf (10pm on MTV) Season 1 finale

Hair Battle Spectacular (10pm on on Oxygen) Season 2 premiere

Tuesday, August 16

MasterChef (8pm on Fox) Season 2 finale

The Nine Lives of Chloe King (9pm on ABC Family) Season 1 finale

Memphis Beat (9pm on TNT) Season 2 finale

What Not to Wear (9pm on TLC) Season 10 premiere

Downsized (9pm on WE) Season 2 premiere

HawthoRNe (10pm on TNT) Season 3 finale

Wednesday, August 17

Ton of Cash (9pm on VH1) New game show series

Animals Say the Wildest Things (9pm on National Geographic Wild) New animal/entertainment series

Ghost Hunters International (9pm on Syfy) Season 3 finale

You Don’t Know Dixie (9pm on History) Documentary on contributions to society from the old south

State of Georgia (9:30pm on ABC Family) Season 1 finale

Rocco’s Dinner Party (10pm on Bravo) Season 1 finale

Love in the Wild (10pm on NBC) Season 1 finale

Legend Quest (10pm on Syfy) Season finale

Rocco’s Dinner Party (10pm on Bravo) Season 1 finale

Law & Order: UK (9pm on BBC America) Season 5 premiere

CMT Made (10pm on CMT) New reality series. From the producers of MTV’s “Made” but for adults instead of teens.

Outrageous Kid Parties (10pm on TLC) Season 2 premiere

Happily Divorced (10:30pm on TVLand) Season 1 finale

Friday, August 19

Linemakers (8pm on HD Theater) New reality series

Tanked (9pm on Animal Planet) New documentary series that profiles makers of huge aquariums for expensive homes, hotels and business.

Saturday, August 20

Celebrity Ghost Stories (9pm on Bio) Season 2 finale

Sunday, August 21

The Glee Project (9pm on Oxygen) Season 1 finale

Big Easy Brides (10pm on WE) New reality series

Monday, August 22

La La’s Full Court Life (9pm on VH1) New reality series with La La Vazquez and Carmelo Anthony

The T.O. Show (9:30pm on VH1) Season 3 premiere

Bear Swamp Recovery (10pm on TruTV) New reality series

Wednesday, August 24

Buried Treasure (8pm on Fox) a new reality/collectibles series.

The Challenge: Rivals (10pm on MTV) Season 21 finale

Top Chef: Just Deserts (10pm on Bravo) Season 2 premiere

Confessions: Animal Hoarding (10pm on Animal Planet) Season 3 premiere

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TV Premieres, Finales & Specials This Week 8/6/2011

2011-08-06T20:33:00.001-05:00

The month of August is a month of summer TV season wind-down and these next two weeks are mostly packed with season finale’s for the summer shows. I’ve been working on the 2011 Fall TV Season premieres list which should be coming in by the end of this month on GeekTonic. For now read on for the GeekTonic weekly TV update highlighting all the new premieres, finales and specials coming up this week.

NOTE: All Times are Listed for EST – TV schedules subject to change

Falling Skies 2-hour finale airs Sunday

Sunday, August 7

Teen Spirit (7m on ABC Family) New made-for-TV movie

Teen Choice 2011 (8pm on Fox) The 2011 Teen Choice Awards

Curiosity (8pm on Discovery) New science/documentary series

Falling Skies (10pm oon TNT) Season 1 2-hour finale. Yes it was picked up for a second season. While some sci-fi fans have been complaining of too much character background stories and not enough aliens and action, this series had cable TV’s top series launch in terms of viewers so far in 2012.

Hillbilly Handfishin’ (10pm on Animal Planet) New animal/nature series where people from around the world travel to Oklahoma to try noodling, where they go into deep, murky waters to catch catfish with their bare hands and feet.

In Plain Sight (10pm on USA) Season 4 finale

Watch What Happens: Live (11pm on Bravo) Season 4 finale

Monday, August 8

Bachelor Pad (8pm on ABC) Season 2 premiere

Switched at Birth (9pm on Family) Season 1 finale

Tia & Tamera (9pm on Style) New reality series

Sugar High (10:30pm on Food) New cooking/travel series about sweets

Tuesday, August 9

Auction Kings (9pm on Discovery) Season 2 premiere

I Escaped: Real Prison Breaks (9pm on Investigation Discovery) New series

White Collar (9pm on USA) Season 3 finale

Covert Affairs (10pm on USA) Season 2 finale

Aftermath With William Shatner (10pm on Bio) Season 2 finale

Dirty Money (10pm on Discovery) New reality series

Top Shot (10pm on History) Season 3 premiere

Big Law: Deputy Butterbean (10pm on Investigation Discovery) New series

Wednesday, August 10

Hard Knocks ‘11 (10pm on HBO) Season 7 premiere

Thursday, August 11

So You Think You Can Dance (8pm on Fox) Season 8 finale

Russian Dolls (10:32pm on Lifetime) New reality series

Friday, August 12

Karaoke Battle USA (9pm on ABC) New reality/contest series hosted by Joey Fatone

Whale Wars (9pm on Animal Planet) Season 4 finale

Strike Back (10pm on Cinemax) New drama/action series where an American, ex-Delta Force operative works with the British military to stop terrorists.

Sunday, August 14

The Exorcist Files (9pm on Discovery) New reality series where exorcists share their stories. *sigh*

Food Network Star (9pm on Food) Season 7 finale

The Great Food Truck Race (10pm on Food) Season 2 premiere

High Stakes Sweepers (10pm on TLC) New reality series

Ryan and Tatum: The O’Neals (10pm on Oprah) Season 1 finale

Monday, August 15

The Millionaire Matchmaker (9pm on Bravo) Season 5 premiere

Most Eligible Dallas (10pm on Bravo) New reality series

Teen Wolf (10pm on MTV) Season 1 finale

Hair Battle Spectacular (10pm on on Oxygen) Season 2 premiere

Tuesday, August 16

MasterChef (8pm on Fox) Season 2 finale

The Nine Lives of Chloe King (9pm on ABC Family) Season 1 finale

Memphis Beat (9pm on TNT) Season 2 finale

What Not to Wear (9pm on TLC) Season 10 premiere

Downsized (9pm on WE) Season 2 premiere

HawthoRNe (10pm on TNT) Season 3 finale

Wednesday, August 17

Ton of Cash (9pm on VH1) New game show series

Animals Say the Wildest Things (9pm on National Geographic Wild) New animal/entertainment series

Ghost Hunters International (9pm on Syfy) Season 3 finale

State of Georgia (9:30pm on ABC Family) Season 1 finale

Rocco’s Dinner Party (10pm on Bravo) Season 1 finale

Love in the Wild (10pm on NBC) Season 1 finale

Legend Quest (10pm on Syfy) Season finale

Rocco’s Dinner Party (10pm on Bravo) Season 1 finale

Law & Order: UK (9pm on BBC America) Season 5 premiere

Outrageous Kid Parties (10pm on TLC) Season 2 premiere

Happily Divorced (10:30pm on TVLand) Season 1 finale

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TV Premieres, Finales & Specials This Week 7/31/2011

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Hello August! We’re winding down the summer TV season these next two weeks leading up to the Fall Season premieres coming soon. Read on for the GeekTonic weekly TV update highlighting all the new premieres, finales and specials coming up.

NOTE: All Times are Listed for EST – TV schedules subject to change

Sunday, July 31

American Ninja Warrior (9pm on G4) Season 3 premiere

Against the Wall (10pm on Lifetime) New police drama series where a 32-year-old cop accepts a detective position with Internal Affairs, causing a rift with her family of cops. Starring Treat Williams, Rachael Carpani & Kathy Baker.

The Real L Word (10pm on Showtime) Season 2 finale

Monday, August 1

The Bachelorette (8pm on ABC) Season 7 finale

The Bad Girls Club (9pm on Oxygen) Season 7 premiere

Tuesday, August 2

Billy the Exterminator (9pm on A&E) Season 4 premiere

Take the Money and Run (9pm on ABC) New reality series by executive producer Jerry Bruckheimer & Bertram Van Munster who did the Amazing Race. It goes like this: In San Francisco, brothers look to hide a suitcase containing one hundred thousand dollars from local police detectives. If the detectives do not find the money in a set amount of time, the brothers get to keep the money.

Picker Sisters (10pm on Lifetime) New reality series

Born to Dance: Laurieann Gibson (10pmon BET) New dance reality series

Wednesday, August 3

Scream If You Know the Answer (7pm on Travel) A new game show “borrowed” from Britain

Dumbest Stuff on Wheels (8pm on Speed) A new Auto/Reality series

Franklin & Bash (9pm on TNT) Season 1 finale

Wonders of the Universe with Brian Cox (9pm on Science) New science series

My Ride Rules (9pm on Speed) New auto/reality series

Café Racer (9pm on HD Theater) Season premiere

Truck Stop Missouri (10pm on Travel) New reality/travel docu-series. Really glad to see my state represented on TV, but did it HAVE to be this????

Locked Up Abroad (10pm on National Geographic) Season 5 finale

Thursday, August 4

Detroit in Overdrive (8pm on Planet Green) New reality series

Jersey Shore (10pm on MTV) Season 4 premiere with Snooki and gang in Italy

Friday, August 5

Iron Chef America (6pm on Food) Season 9 finale

Phineas and Ferb: Across the 2nd Dimension (8pm on Disney) A kids cartoon series that sounds a little “Fringe”-like.

Friends With Benefits (8pm on NBC) New romantic sitcom with the 30-minute pilot followed by a second 30 minute episode. Two best friends carry on a casual physical relationship as they search for love.

Whisker Wars (11pm on IFC) New reality/fashion series

Sunday, August 7

Curiosity (8pm on Discovery) New science/documentary series

In Plain Sight (10pm on USA) Season 4 finale

Watch What Happens: Live (11pm on Bravo) Season 4 finale

Monday, August 8

Bachelor Pad (8pm on ABC) Season 2 premiere

Switched at Birth (9pm on Family) Season 1 finale

Tia & Tamera (9pm on Style) New reality series

Sugar High (10:30pm on Food) New cooking/travel series about sweets

Tuesday, August 9

Auction Kings (9pm on Discovery) Season 2 premiere

I Escaped: Real Prison Breaks (9pm on Investigation Discovery) New series

White Collar (9pm on USA) Season 3 finale

Covert Affairs (10pm on USA) Season 2 finale

Aftermath With William Shatner (10pm on Bio) Season 2 finale

Dirty Money (10pm on Discovery) New reality series

Top Shot (10pm on History) Season 3 premiere

Big Law: Deputy Butterbean (10pm on Investigation Discovery) New series

Wednesday, August 10

Hard Knocks ‘11 (10pm on HBO) Season 7 premiere

Thursday, August 11

So You Think You Can Dance (8pm on Fox) Season 8 finale

Russian Dolls (10:32pm on Lifetime) New reality series

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TV Premieres, Finales & Specials This Week 7/24/2011

2011-07-24T20:42:00.001-05:00

The final week of July is here along with more heat. Read on for the GeekTonic weekly TV update highlighting all the new premieres, finales and specials coming up.

NOTE: All Times are Listed for EST – TV schedules subject to change

Sunday, July 24

Same Name (8:59pm on CBS) New reality series where celebrities swap places with strangers who happen to have the same name. First up… David Hasselhoff

Top Gear (10pm on History) Season 2 premiere

I Do Over (10pm on WE) New reality series

Entourage (10:30pm on HBO) Season 8 premiere with Andrew Dice Clay?

Monday, July 25

Unlocking the Universe (8pm on Science) New science show

Vanished with Beth Hollaway (10pm on Lifetime) Season 1 finale

Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition (10:10pm on ABC) Season 1 finale

Tuesday, July 26

Unlocking the Universe (8pm on Science) New series

101 Ways to Leave a Game Show (9pm on ABC) Season 1 finale

Deadliest Catch (9pm on Discovery) Season 7 finale

Gene Simmons Family Jewels (10pm on A&E) Season 7 finale

Toya: A Family Affair (10pm on BET) Season 1 finale

Wednesday, July 27

Wonders of the Universe with Brian Cox (9pm on Science) Season premiere.

Meat America (9pm on History) A special/documentary on the history of meat in America. Strange that this isn’t a food network special, but…

Thursday, July 28

Project Runway (9pm on Lifetime) Season 9 premiere

LA Ink (10pm on TLC) Season 5 premiere

Ancient Aliens (10pm on History) Season 3 premiere

Friday, July 29

Thundercats (8pm on Cartoon Network) New cartoon series with a new take on the original, 1980s animated series.

The Three Chocolatiers (11pm on Food) New cooking series

Hard Rock Calling 2011 (11pm on VH1) Special music presentation at London’s Hyde Park featuring Bon Jovi, Rod Stewart, Stevie Nicks, The Killers and more

Sunday, July 31

American Ninja Warrior (9pm on G4) Season 3 premiere

Against the Wall (10pm on Lifetime) New drama series where a 32-year-old cop accepts a detective position with Internal Affairs, causing a rift with her family of cops. Starring Treat Williams, Rachael Carpani & Kathy Baker.

The Real L Word (10pm on Showtime) Season 2 finale

Monday, August 1

The Bachelorette (8pm on ABC) Season 7 finale

The Bad Girls Club (9pm on Oxygen) Season 7 premiere

Tuesday, August 2

Billy the Exterminator (9pm on A&E) Season 4 premiere

Picker Sisters (10pm on Lifetime) New reality series

Born to Dance: Laurieann Gibson (10pmon BET) New dance reality series

Wednesday, August 3

Scream If You Know the Answer (7pm on Travel) A new game show “borrowed” from Britain

Dumbest Stuff on Wheels (8pm on Speed) A new Auto/Reality series

Wonders of the Universe with Brian Cox (9pm on Science) New science series

My Ride Rules (9pm on Speed) New auto/reality series

Café Racer (9pm on HD Theater) Season premiere

Thursday, August 4

Detroit in Overdrive (8pm on Planet Green) New reality series

Jersey Shore (10pm on MTV) Season 4 premiere

Friday, August 5

Iron Chef America (6pm on Food) Season 9 finale

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TV Premieres, Finales & Specials This Week 7/17/2011

2011-07-17T01:00:00.000-05:00

We’re in the heat of the summer. If you have a good air conditioner there’s actually a few good premieres coming this week and next. Read on for the GeekTonic weekly TV update highlighting all the new premieres, finales and specials coming up.

Breaking Bad Premieres Sunday, July 17 on AMC (AP Photo / January 20, 2011)

NOTE: All Times are Listed for EST – TV schedules subject to change

Sunday, July 17

Women’s Soccer FIFA World Cup Final (2pm on ESPN) If you are a sports fan, watch this. This is a great accomplishment by the U.S. women’s team!

Billionaire's Car Club (7pm on HD Theater) Auto series hosted by Andrew Firestone

Big Rich Texas (9pm on Style) New reality series centered at a posh Texas country club.

Breaking Bad (10pm on AMC) Season 4 premiere

Heat Seekers (10pm on Food) New food show with a focus on spicy food.

Amsale Girls (10pm on WE) Season 1 finale

Vegas Strip (10pm on Tru) New reality series centered around strange (and usually dumb crime) happenings at Vegas

Monday, July 18

Hell’s Kitchen (8pm on Fox) Season 9 premiere

Family BrainSurge (8pm on Nikelodeon) New family game show

Giuliana & Bill (8pm on Style) Season 4 premiere

Tuesday, July 19

It’s Worth What? (8pm on NBC) New game show with a very familiar theme

Ludo Bites America (9pm on Sundance) A reality/cooking show with a focus on spicy food. Sounds really similar to the one premiering on Food network a few days earlier. Hosted by Ludo & Krissy Lefebvre

I (Almost)) Got Away With It (9pm on ID) Season 2 finale

True Grime: Crime Scene Clean Up (10pm on ID) New series

Awkward (11pm on MTV) New comedy series

Web Therapy (11pm on Showtime) New comedy series with Lisa Kudrow

Wednesday, July 20

Hollywood Hi-Tech (9:30pm on DIY) New home design series that does home tech makeovers for famous people. First episode has HBO's "Entourage" star Kevin Connolly's little used bar room being transformed into a tricked-out screening room.

The World According to Paris (10pm on Oxygen) Season 2 finale

South Beach Tow (10pm on Tru) New reality series. Interestingly the executive producer of this is Jennifer Lopez

Storage Wars (10pm on A&E) Season 2 premiere

Deadliest Warrior (10pm on A&E) Season 2 premiere

Thursday, July 21

Swamp People (9pm on History) Season 2 finale

NY Ink (10pm on TLC)

Friday, July 22

Saturday, July 23

Sunday, July 24

Same Name (8:59pm on CBS) New reality series where celebrities swap places with strangers who happen to have the same name. First up… David Hasselhoff

Top Gear (10pm on History) Season 2 premiere

I Do Over (10pm on WE) New reality series

Entourage (10:30pm on HBO) Season 8 premiere

Monday, July 25

Unlocking the Universe (8pm on Science) New science show

Vanished with Beth Hollaway (10pm on Lifetime) Season 1 finale

Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition (10:10pm on ABC) Season 1 finale

Tuesday, July 26

101 Ways to Leave a Game Show (9pm on ABC) Season 1 finale

Deadliest Catch (9pm on Discovery) Season 7 finale

Gene Simmons Family Jewels (10pm on A&E) Season 7 finale

Toya: A Family Affair (10pm on BET) Season 1 finale

Wednesday, July 27

Wonders of the Universe with Brian Cox (9:00pm on Science) Season premiere

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TV Premieres, Finales & Specials This Week 7/10/2011

2011-07-10T01:00:00.000-05:00

UPDATE: Missed the premiere of Eureka on Monday when this was first posted

Warehouse 13 Season 3 begins Monday on SyFy

NOTE: All Times are Listed for EST – TV schedules subject to change

Sunday, July 10

Hoarding: Buried Alive (9pm on TLC) Season 3 premiere

Secrets of Seal Team 6 (10pm on Discovery) A Special/Documentary with unclassified information about the government operatives of Seal Team VI who have been working for many years without most of us thinking twice until their recent operation of Osama Bin Laden termination.

Famous Food (10pm on VH1) New reality series that isn’t really about the food, but about the food. Heidi Montag, Danielle Staub, Jake Pavelka, DJ Paul, Juicy "J", Ashley Dupre and Vincent Pastore work together to launch a new Hollywood restaurant.

The Indestructibles (10pm on National Geographic) New reality series where scientists look into the act of “defying death” in various situations

Tough Cookies (10pm on Food) New cooking/food reality series follows “Crazy Susan’s” led by sisters Linda and Susan as they sell cookies and take care of their difficult family

Curb Your Enthusiasm (10pm on HBO) Season 8 premiere

Monday, July 11

Eureka (8pm on SyFy) Season 5 premieres

Warehouse 13 (9pm on SyFy) Season 3 premieres. This is a quirky, but fun sci-fi show that is a favorite of MrsGeekTonic and I. If you happen to be an addict of this show check out the extra webisodes on their website.

Man vs. Wild (9pm on Discovery) Season 7 premiere

The Closer (9pm on TNT) Season 7 premiere. This is the final season for Kyra Sedgwick

Design Star (9pm on HGTV) Season 6 premiere

Law & Order: LA (10pm on NBC) Series finale ends with the first and only season.

Alphas (10pm on SyFy) New sci-fi series where a group of everyday people who possess special neurological abilities work for a secret government agency.

Surviving the Cut (10pm on Discovery) Season 2 premiere

Rizzoli & Isles (10pm on TNT) Season 2 premiere

James May Drinks to Britain (10:20pm on BBCA) New travel series

Tuesday, July 12

2011 MLB All-Star Game (8pm on Fox) This year’s game will be played in Phoenix

Gordon Ramsay’s Great Escape (9pm on BBCA) Season premiere

Only in America With Larry the Cable Guy (9pm on History) Season 1 finale

Chopped (10pm on Food) Season 8 premiere

How the States Got Their Shapes (10pm on History) Season finale

Wednesday, July 13

Iron Man: Armored Adventures (8:30pm on NickToons) Season premiere

2011 ESPY’s (9pm on ESPN) ESPN’s sports awards show

Roseanne’s Nuts (9pm on Life) New reality series with Roseanne Barr

Ghost Hunters International (9pm on SyFy) Season premiere

Sons of Guns (9pm on Discovery) Season 2 premiere

Rescue Me (10pm on FX) Season 7 premiere

Dance Moms (10pm on Life) New reality series

Who the (Bleep) Did I Marry? (10pm on ID) Season premiere

Legend Quest (10pm on SyFy) New reality series where a symbologist travels the world to find artifacts & relics.

One Man Army (10pm on Discovery) New reality series where ex-military contestants compete in contests to win a $10,000 prize

The Franchise: A Season With the San Francisco Giants (10pm on Showtime) New reality series

I Married a Mobster (10:30pm on ID) New reality series

Thursday, July 14

Texas Women (9pm on CMT) New reality/soap series follows four Texan women looking for fame & fortune.

The First 48: Missing Persons (10pm on A&E) Season 1 finale

The Green Room With Paul Provenza (11pm on Showtime) Season premiere

Friday, July 15

Prank Stars (8:05pm on Disney) New kid-centric hidden camera show.

Haven (10pm on SyFy) Season 2 premiere

Saturday, July 16

Keeping Up With the Randalls (9pm on Hallmark) A made-for-TV comedy/drama movie.

Pit Boss (10pm on Animal Planet) Season 3 premiere

Sunday, July 17

Billionaire's Car Club (7pm on HD Theater) Auto series hosted by Andrew Firestone

Big Rich Texas (9pm on Style) New reality series centered at a posh Texas country club.

Heat Seekers (10pm on Food) New food show with a focus on spicy food.

Monday, July 18

Family BrainSurge (8pm on Nikelodeon) New family game show

Tuesday, July 19

It’s Worth What? (8pm on NBC) New game show with a very familiar theme

Ludo Bites America (9pm on Sundance) A reality/cooking show with a focus on spicy food. Sounds really similar to the one premiering on Food network a few days earlier

Awkward (11pm on MTV) New comedy series

Web Therapy (11pm on Showtime) New comedy series with Lisa Kudrow

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TV Premieres, Finales & Specials This Week 7/5/2011

2011-07-05T15:14:00.001-05:00

Independence Day Weekend is over here in the U.S., but there are still a few new premieres and finales this week. May more in the coming week.

Torchwood: Miracle Day premieres this Friday on Starz

NOTE: All Times are Listed for EST – TV schedules subject to change

Tuesday, July 5

Teen Mom (10pm on MTV) Season 3 premiere

Aftermath With William Shatner (10pm on Bio) Season 2 premier

Wednesday, July 6

The Lost Kennedy Home Movies (9pm on History) A special that shows us footage of the Kennedy's just weeks before the shooting.

Ace of Cakes (9:30pm on Food) Season 9 finale

Men of a Certain Age (10pm on TNT) Season 2 finale

Flipping Out (9pm on Bravo) Season 3 premiere

Restaurant: Impossible (10pm on Food) Season 2 premiere

Thursday, July 7

Big Brother (9pm on CBS) Season 13 premiere

Wicked Attraction (9pm on ID) Season premiere

Friday, July 8

Monster Fish (10pm on National Geographic) Season premiere

Say Yes to the Dress: Bridesmaids (10pm on TLC) New spin-off reality series

Torchwood: Miracle Day (10pm on Starz) Season 4 premiere – people stop dying…

FBI: Criminal Pursuit (10pm on ID) Season finale

Sunday, July 10

Hoarding: Buried Alive (9pm on TLC) Season 3 premiere

The Indestructibles (10pm on National Geographic) New reality series where scientists look into the act of “defying death” in various situations

Tough Cookies (10pm on Food) New cooking/food reality series follows “Crazy Susan’s” led by sisters Linda and Susan as they sell cookies and take care of their difficult family

Curb Your Enthusiasm (10pm on HBO) Season 8 premiere

Monday, July 11

Warehouse 13 (9pm on SyFy) Season 3 premiere

Man vs. Wild (9pm on Discovery) Season 7 premiere

The Closer (9pm on TNT) Season 7 premiere

Design Star (9pm on HGTV) Season 6 premiere

Law & Order: LA (10pm on NBC) Series finale

Alphas (10pm on SyFy) New sci-fi series where a group of everyday people who possess special neurological abilities work for a secret government agency.

Surviving the Cut (10pm on Discovery) Season 2 premiere

Rizzoli & Isles (10pm on TNT) Season 2 premiere

James May Drinks to Britain (10:20pm on BBCA) New travel series

Tuesday, July 12

Gordon Ramsay’s Great Escape (9pm on BBCA) Season premiere

Only in America With Larry the Cable Guy (9pm on History) Season 1 finale

Chopped (10pm on Food) Season 8 premiere

How the States Got Their Shapes (10pm on History) Season finale

Wednesday, July 13

Iron Man: Armored Adventures (8:30pm on NickToons) Season premiere

Roseanne’s Nuts (9pm on Life) New reality series with Roseanne Barr

Ghost Hunters International (9pm on SyFy) Season premiere

Sons of Guns (9pm on Discovery) Season 2 premiere

Rescue Me (10pm on FX) Season 7 premiere

Dance Moms (10pm on Life) New reality series

Who the (Bleep) Did I Marry? (10pm on ID) Season premiere

Legend Quest (10pm on SyFy) New reality series where a symbologist travels the world to find artifacts & relics.

One Man Army (10pm on Discovery) New reality series where ex-military contestants compete in contests to win a $10,000 prize

The Franchise: A Season With the San Francisco Giants (10pm on Showtime) New reality series

I Married a Mobster (10:30pm on ID) New reality series

Thursday, July 14

Texas Women (9pm on CMT) New reality series

The First 48: Missing Persons (10pm on A&E) Season 1 finale

The Green Room With Paul Provenza (11pm on Showtime) Season premiere

Friday, July 15

Prank Stars (8:05pm on Disney) New kid-centric hidden camera show.

Haven (10pm on SyFy) Season 2 premiere

Saturday, July 16

Pit Boss (10pm on Animal Planet) Season 3 premiere

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TV Premieres, Finales & Specials This Week 06/26/2011

2011-06-26T21:08:00.001-05:00

We close out June with the weekly TV update on GeekTonic. This week we have a handful of new premieres and finales.

Weeds season 7 premieres Monday on Showtime

NOTE: All Times are Listed for EST – TV schedules subject to change

Sunday, June 26

Wild Amazon (7pm on Animal Planet) New animal/nature series

The BET Awards 2011 (6pm on BET) this years award show includes performances from Beyonce, Mary J. Blige, Chris Brown, Alicia Keys and more

Law & Order: Criminal Intent (9pm on USA) Season 10 finale which is also the series finale

Leverage (9pm on TNT) Season 4 premiere

Celebrity Rehab With Dr. Drew (9pm on VH1) Season 5 premier

True Blood (9pm on HBO) Season 4 premiere. Note that those of you who subscribe to HBO on Comcast can go to xfinityTV.com or HBOGO.com to view the next episode a week before it’s airing.

The Marriage Ref (10pm on NBC) Season 2 premiere

Extreme Chef (10:30pm on Food) New food series with fun stuff like Rattlesnake steak!

Monday, June 27

My Babysitter’s a Vampire (7pm on Disney) New Children/Adventure series

Weeds (10:05pm on Showtime) Season 7 premiere

The Big C (10:30pm on Showtime) Season 2 premiere

Tuesday, June 28

The Voice (9pm on NBC) Season 1 finale results show part 1

Wednesday, June 29

The Voice (8pm on NBC) Season 1 finale results show part 2

Melissa & Joey (8pm on ABC Family) Season 2 premiere

State of Georgia (8:30pm on ABC Family) New sitcom

Royal Pains (9pm on USA) Season 3 premiere

Necessary Roughness (10pm on USA) New drama on USA where a Long Island divorcee becomes the therapist for a professional football team.

Love in the Wild (10:01 on NBC) New reality/romance series where 20 singles pair up and compete

Thursday, June 30

Friday, July 1

Bucket & Skinner’s Epic Adventure (8pm on Nick) Teen comedy

Wicked Attraction (9pm on Investigation Discovery) Season premiere

Sunday July 3

Treme (10pm on HBO) Season 2 finale

Tuesday, July 5

Teen Mom (10pm on MTV) Season 3 premiere

Aftermath With William Shatner (10pm on Bio) Season 2 premier

Wednesday, July 6

Ace of Cakes (9:30pm on Food) Season 9 finale

Men of a Certain Age (10pm on TNT) Season 2 finale

Flipping Out (9pm on Bravo) Season 3 premiere

Restaurant: Impossible (10pm on Food) Season 2 premiere

Thursday, July 7

Big Brother (9pm on CBS) Season 13 premiere

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TV Premieres, Finales & Specials This Week 06/19/2011

2011-06-19T17:55:00.001-05:00

It’s the Father’s Day edition of the weekly TV update on GeekTonic. This week we have another bunch of premieres and finales.

New Speilberg Produced Sci-Fi series, “Falling Skies” premieres on TNT tonight

NOTE: All Times are Listed for EST – TV schedules subject to change

Sunday, June 19

Coal (8pm on Spike) Season finale

The 38th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards (8pm on CBS)

Falling Skies (9pm on TNT) A new sci-fi series on TNT premieres tonight with a two-hour episode. This one brings some big names – Steven Spielberg produced this one and Noah Wyle stars. The synopsis is this: A young father struggles to protect his family and humanity following an alien attack. It’s on my record and see-what-happens list.

Game of Thrones (9pm on HBO) Season 1 finale – I don’t currently subscribe to HBO, but I hear this is one to watch so I’ll catch it on Netflix once available.

I Survived (9pm on Biography) Season finale

Masterpiece Mystery! (9pm on PBS) Season premiere

Drop Dead Diva (9pm on Lifetime) Season 3 premiere

The AFI Life Achievement Award Honoring Morgan Freeman (9pm on TVLand) We’ll see Clint Eastwood, Sidney Poitier and others honor Morgan Freeman

The Killing (10pm on AMC) Season 1 finale

Ryan and Tatum: The O’Neals A Home Coming (10pm on OWN) New reality series

Monday, June 20

Horaders (9pm on A&E) Season 4 premiere

Abraham and Mary Lincoln: A House Divided (10pm on PBS) A 6-part history miniseries that begins with Abraham and Mary Lincoln's childhoods through the presidency

Nurse Jackie (10pm on Showtime) Season 3 finale

Sanctuary (10pm on SyFy) Season 3 finale

Intervention (10pm on A&E) Season premiere

United States of Tara (10:30pm on Showtime) Season 3 finale

Tuesday, June 21

History Detectives (8pm on PBS) Season premiere

101 Ways to Leave a Game Show (9pm on ABC) New game show where players who answer questions incorrectly leave the show by being strapped to the wing of a plane, dropped off the side of an 18-wheeler, flipped upside down in an exploding car or launched by dynamite. Nice.

Staten Island Cakes (9pm on WE) New reality/cooking show

Hardcore Pawn (9pm on TruTV) Season 4 premiere

16 and Pregnant (10pm on MTV) Season 3 finale

Combat Hospital (10pm on ABC) New medical drama where doctors work at the NATA Medical Unit and work in wartime

Storage Hunters (10pm on TruTV) New collectibles/reality series

POV (10pm on PBS) Season premiere

Wednesday, June 22

I Didn’t Know I Was Pregnant (9pm on TLC) Season premiere

Primetime Nightline: Beyond Belief (10pm on ABC) A new newsmagazine with a paranormal twist.

The Challenge: Rivals (10pm on MTV) Season 21 premiere

Thursday, June 23

Expedition Impossible (9pm on ABC) New reality contest series by Mark Burnett

CNBC Titans (9pm on CNBC) Season premiere begins with a focus on Steve Jobs – Mr. Apple himself

Burn Notice (9pm on USA) Season 5 premiere

Wilfred (10pm on FX) New comedy series starring Elijah Wood based on a comedy from Australia. The premise is… different. I’m recording it just to see if it’s for me or not.

Suits (10pm on USA) New drama on USA. This one takes place with a lawyer who recruits a genius without a law degree. USA has done a terrific job of carving out watchable dramas so I’m recording this one to see how it goes.

Rookie Blue (10pm on ABC) Season 2 premiere

Louie (10:30pm on FX) Season 2 premiere

Friday, June 24

Ultimate Predators (8pm on National Geographic Wild) New animal documentary series

Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution (9pm on ABC) Season 2 finale

Rhett & Link: Commercial Kings (10pm on IFC) New comedy/entertainment series where Rhett McLaughlin and Link Neal use local talent to produce commercials for small town businesses.

Unplugged (11pm on VH1) Mumford & Sons perform in New York City

Young Broke and Beautiful (11pm on IFC) New entertainment/comedy series

Saturday, June 25

Carson Nation (10pm on OWN) New reality/fashion series

Durarara (12:30 (after midnight) on Toon) New action/anime series

Sunday, June 26

Wild Amazon (7pm on Animal Planet) New animal/nature series

Law & Order: Criminal Intent (9pm on USA) Season 10 finale which is also the series finale

Leverage (9pm on TNT) Season 4 premiere

Celebrity Rehab With Dr. Drew (9pm on VH1) Season 5 premier

True Blood (9pm on HBO) Season 4 premiere

The Marriage Ref (10pm on NBC) Season 2 premiere

Extreme Chef (10:30pm on Food) New food series with fun stuff like Rattlesnake steak!

Monday, June 27

My Babysitter’s a Vampire (7pm on Disney) New Children/Adventure series

Weeds (10:05pm on Showtime) Season 7 premiere

The Big C (10:30pm on Showtime) Season 2 premiere

Wednesday, June 29

The Voice (8pm on NBC) Season 1 finale

Melissa & Joey (8pm on ABC Family) Season 2 premiere

State of Georgia (8:30pm on ABC Family) New sitcom

Royal Pains (9pm on USA) Season 3 premiere

Necessary Roughness (10pm on USA) New drama on USA where a Long Island divorcee becomes the therapist for a professional football team.

Love in the Wild (10:01 on NBC) New reality/romance series where 20 singles pair up and compete

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TV Premieres, Finales & Specials This Week 05/29/2011

2011-05-29T15:22:00.001-05:00

It’s the Memorial Day Weekend edition of the weekly TV update on GeekTonic. In my book that means the Summer TV season is officially here. This week we have another load of finales along with a ton of reality TV premieres, some specials and some summer TV premieres worth watching.

New romantic comedy series, “Love Bites” premieres on NBC Thursday

NOTE: All Times are Listed for EST – TV schedules subject to change

Sunday, May 29

National Memorial Day Concert (8pm on PBS) Gary Sinise & Joe Mantegna co-host the annual concert honoring our U.S. military. Performances include B.B. King, Kris Allen, Hayley Westenra, Pia Toscano and more.

My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding (9pm on TLC) A new reality series

Best in Smoke (9pm on Food) New food series

My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding (9pm on TLC) New reality series. TLC brings over a UK reality series that follows Gypsy girls as they marry as teenagers – weddings that last for days. Hmm.

Monday, May 30

Basketball Wives (8pm on VH1) Season 3 premiere

Surprise Homecoming (10pm on TLC) New reality series hosted by Billy Ray Cyrus where members of the military are reunited with family in a surprise homecoming

Breakout Kings (10pm on A&E) Season 1 finale

Platinum Hit (10pm on Bravo) New music/contest series with Jewel and Kara DioGuardi hosting. 12 “undiscovered” singers and songwriters compete in songwriting challenges. The episode's winning song will be performed by a popular artist.

Khloe and Lamar (10pm on E) Season 1 finale

Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition (10:01pm on ABC) New spinoff series… yawn.

The Hard Times of RJ Berger (10:30m on MTV) Season 2 finale

Tuesday, May 31

America’s Got Talent (8pm on NBC) Season 6 premiere

Shadow Hunters (9pm on National Geographic Wild) New series

Traffic Light (9:31pm on Fox) Season 1 finale

The Little Couple (10pm on TLC) Season 4 Premiere

The Real World (10pm on MTV) Season 25 finale

Million Dollar Decorators (10pm on Bravo) New series

Love Handles (10pm on Lifetime) New reality series

Wednesday, June 1

Franklin & Bash (9pm on TNT) New comedy/drama series. Two young, nontraditional lawyers are offered jobs at a prominent law firm

Haunted Collector (9pm on SyFy) New reality series

Man v. Food Nation (9pm on Travel) New travel/food series

Sand Masters (10pm on Travel) New reality series

The World According to Paris (10pm on Oxygen) New reality series. Yep the Hilton girls are banking on more terrible reality TV.

Son of a Gun (11:30pm on MTV) Season 1 finale

Thursday, June 2

NBA Finals (6pm on ABC)

The First 48: Missing Persons (10pm on A&E) New crime documentary series

NY Ink (10pm on TLC) New reality series

Love Bites (10pm on NBC) New romantic comedy with Jennifer Love Hewitt & Craig Robinson guest starring.

Friday, June 3

Whale Wars (9pm on Animal Planet) Season 4 premiere

Urban Legends (10pm on SyFy) Season finale

Saturday, June 4

The Next Food Network Star (9pm on Food) Season 7 premiere

The Ultimate Fighter (9pm on Spike) Season finale

Sunday, June 5

Randy Jackson Presents: America’s Best Dance Crew (7:30pm on MTV) Season 6 finale

Ice Road Truckers (9pm on History) Season 5 premiere

The Glades (10pm on A&E) Season 2 premiere

The Real Housewives of Orange County (10pm on Bravo) Season 7 finale

Coming Home (10pm on Lifetime) Season 1 finale

Freaky Eaters (10pm on TLC) Season premiere

Teen Wolf (11pm on MTV) New teen drama series

Monday, June 6

My Yard Goes Disney (8pm on HGTV) New reality/home improvement series that shows us backyard makeovers inspired by Disney characters.

MasterChef (8pm on Fox) Season 2 premiere

House Hunters on Vacation (8:30pm on HGTV) This new series sends one family on an exotic vacation trip destination of choice to tour 3 dream homes to stay in for a week. MrsGeekTonic will be watching this one I’m sure.

Switched at Birth (9pm on ABC Family) New drama series

HGTV’d (9pm on HGTV) New series

Unfaithful (9pm on OWN) New reality/documentary series

Single Ladies (9pm on VH1) New comedy/romance series

The Dr. Laura Bermann Show (10pm on OWN) New series

Behind Mansion Walls (10pm on Investigation Discovery) New series

Tuesday, June 7

White Collar (9pm on USA) Season 3 premiere

Being Graeme McDowell (9pm on Golf) New series

19 Kids and Counting (9pm on TLC) Season 6 premiere

Covert Affairs (10pm on USA) Season 2 premiere

Hook, Line & Dinner (10:30pm on Cooking) New cooking series

My Bear Family (8pm on National Geographic Wild) New animal/documentary series

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TV Premieres, Finales & Specials This Week 05/22/2011

2011-05-22T08:19:00.001-05:00

We are rolling into the final week of May. That means the Spring school season is about over and the Summer TV season is almost officially here. There were several casualties for TV series (check this article for a full breakdown of series cancellations and renewals) which means some of the season finales this week are actually series finales.

It’s once again time for this week’s complete listing of premieres, finales and specials for the week.

The series finale of “The Event” airs on NBC

NOTE: All Times are Listed for EST – TV schedules subject to change

Sunday, May 22

America’s Funniest Home Videos (7pm on ABC) Season finale

American Dad (7:30pm on Fox) Season 6 finale

The Simpsons (8pm on Fox) Season 22 finale

Bob’s Burgers (8:30pm on Fox) Season 1 finale

The Celebrity Apprentice (9pm on NBC) Season 11 finale

Family Guy (9pm on Fox) Season 9 finale

Inspector America (10pm on History) Season 1 finale

The Borgias (10pm on Showtime) Season 1 finale

Monday, May 23

The Bachelorette (9pm on ABC) Season 7 premiere

House (8pm on Fox) Season 7 finale

The Event (9pm on NBC) Series finale – cancelled after a single season…

The Chicago Code (9pm on Fox) Series finale - cancelled after a single season…

Make it or Break it (9pm on ABC Family) Season 2 finale which is also the end of the series.

Too Big to Fail (9pm on HBO) A docudrama with Paul Giamatti portraying Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke

Rob Dyrdek’s Fantasy Factory (10:30pm on MTV) Season 4 finale

Tuesday, May 24

The Biggest Loser (8pm on NBC) Season 11 finale

Dancing With the Stars (9pm on ABC) Season 12 finale

Glee (9pm on Fox) Season 2 finale

Pregnant in Heels (10pm on Bravo) Season 1 finale

Wednesday, May 25

The Oprah Winfrey Show (5pm on ABC) This is it, the end of the line for the Oprah show. For those without that super-modern DVR technology it will be re-aired on CW at 10:30pm as well.

The Middle (8pm on ABC) Season 2 finale

American Idol (8pm on Fox) Season 10 finale – the winner is announced

Popped (8:30pm on Fuse) Series premiere

Modern Family (9pm on ABC) Season 2 finale

Cougar Town (9:30pm on ABC) Season 2 finale

Criminal Minds (10pm on CBS) Season 1 finale

Happy Endings (10:30pm on ABC) Season 1 finale

Thursday, May 26

Code Wars: America’s Cyber Threat (6pm on CNBC) A special report on the vulnerabilities America faces as a nation when all system are all online and subject to attack.

Secret Diary of a Call Girl (10:30pm on Showtime) This season 4 finale will also serve as the series finale.

Gigolos (11pm on Showtime) Season finale

Sunday, May 29

My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding (9pm on TLC) A new reality series

Monday, May 30

Breakout Kings (10pm on A&E) Season 1 finale

Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition (10:01pm on ABC) New spinoff series

The Hard Times of RJ Berger (10:30m on MTV) Season 2 finale

Tuesday, May 31

Shadow Hunters (9pm on National Geographic Wild) New series

Traffic Light (9:31pm on Fox) Season 1 finale

The Real World (10pm on MTV) Season 25 finale

Million Dollar Decorators (10pm on Bravo) New series

Love Handles (10pm on Lifetime) New reality series

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TV Premieres, Finales & Specials This Week 05/17/2011

2011-05-18T07:44:00.001-05:00

It’s mid-May, lots of casualties for TV series (check this article for a full breakdown of series cancellations and renewals) which means some of the season finales this week are actually series finales.

It’s time – past time actually for this week’s complete listing of premieres, finales and specials for the week. Nearly all of these are finales which is to be expected this time of year.

NOTE: All Times are Listed for EST – TV schedules subject to change

Wednesday, May 18

America’s Next Top Model (9pm on CW) Season 16 finale

Criminal Minds (9pm on CBS) Season 6 finale

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (10pm on NBC) Season finale

Thursday, May 19

The Big Bang Theory (8pm on CBS) Season 4 finale

Rules of Engagement (8:31pm on CBS) Season 5 finale

The Mentalist (9pm on CBS) Season 3 finale

Grey’s Anatomy (9pm on ABC) Season 7 finale

Bones (9pm on Fox) Season 6 finale

The Office (9pm n NBC) Season 7 finale

Private Practice (10:01pm on ABC) Season 4 finale

Parks and Recreation (10pm & 10:30pm on NBC) Season 3 finale (two episodes in a row

Friday, May 20

Kitchen Nightmares (8pm on Fox) Season 4 finale

Supernatural (9pm on CW) Season 6 finale

Storytellers (11pm on VH1) Cee Lo Green is the star on Storytellers this week. This guy seems to be getting plenty of exposure lately. Expect him to sing “Forget You” and the Gnarls Barkley song “Crazy.”

Saturday, May 21

Saturday Night Live (11:29pm on NBC) Season 36 finale

Sunday, May 22

America’s Funniest Home Videos (7pm on ABC) Season finale

American Dad (7:30pm on Fox) Season 6 finale

The Simpsons (8pm on Fox) Season 22 finale

Bob’s Burgers (8:30pm on Fox) Season 1 finale

The Celebrity Apprentice (9pm on NBC) Season 11 finale

Family Guy (9pm on Fox) Season 9 finale

Inspector America (10pm on History) Season 1 finale

The Borgias (10pm on Showtime) Season 1 finale

Monday, May 23

The Bachelorette (9pm on ABC) Season 7 premiere

House (8pm on Fox) Season 7 finale

The Event (9pm on NBC) Series finale – cancelled after a single season…

The Chicago Code (9pm on Fox) Series finale - cancelled after a single season…

Make it or Break it (9pm on ABC Family) Season 2 finale which is also the end of the series.

Rob Dyrdek’s Fantasy Factory (10:30pm on MTV) Season 4 finale

Tuesday, May 24

The Biggest Loser (8pm on NBC) Season 11 finale

Dancing With the Stars (9pm on ABC) Season 12 finale

Glee (9pm on Fox) Season 2 finale

Pregnant in Heels (10pm on Bravo) Season 1 finale

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Network TV Series Status – Which Shows Canceled or Renewed

2011-05-13T16:07:00.001-05:00

As we head into the weekend the major TV Networks are finally telling us which TV series will survive and which are being canceled – just ahead of the Network Upfronts.

Some of the more significant cancellations include: Brothers & Sisters, Chicago Code, Lie to Me, Medium, Outsourced, The Event and V.

On the renewal side, I’m surprised that Chuck and Fringe were renewed.

UPDATE: 5/18 CW Renewed One Tree Hill, Nikita but cancelled Hellcats

CBS Cancels $#*! My Dad Says, Defenders and Mad Love

Here’s the latest status of your favorite series:

TV SERIES	STATUS	NETWORK
$#*! My Dad Says	Cancelled	CBS
30 Rock	Renewed	NBC
American Dad	Renewed	FOX
American Idol	Renewed	FOX
Better With You	Cancelled	ABC
Big Bang Theory	Renewed	CBS
Body of Proof	Renewed	ABC
Bones	Renewed	FOX
Breaking In	Cancelled	FOX
Brothers & Sisters	Cancelled	ABC
Castle	Renewed	ABC
CHAOS	Cancelled	CBS
Chase	Cancelled	NBC
Chicago Code	Cancelled	FOX
Chuck	Renewed	NBC
Community	Renewed	NBC
Cougar Town	Renewed	ABC
The Defenders	Cancelled	CBS
Detroit 187	Cancelled	ABC
Family Guy	Renewed	FOX
Fringe	Renewed	FOX
Glee	Renewed	FOX
Grey's Anatomy	Renewed	ABC
Happy Endings	Renewed	ABC
Harry's Law	Renewed	NBC
Hell's Kitchen	Renewed	FOX
Hellcats	Cancelled	CW
House	Renewed	FOX
How I Met Your Mother	Renewed	CBS
Human Target	Cancelled	FOX
Law & Order: LA	Cancelled	NBC
Lie to Me	Cancelled	FOX
Life Unexpected	Cancelled	CW
Lone Star	Cancelled	FOX
Mad Love	Cancelled	CBS
Medium	Cancelled	CBS
Modern Family	Renewed	ABC
Mr. Sunshine	Cancelled	ABC
My Generation	Cancelled	ABC
NCIS	Renewed	CBS
Nikita	Renewed	CW
No Ordinary Family	Cancelled	ABC
Off the Map	Cancelled	ABC
One Tree Hill	Renewed	CW
Outlaw	Cancelled	NBC
Outsourced	Cancelled	NBC
Parenthood	Renewed	NBC
Parks and Recreation	Renewed	NBC
Perfect Couples	Cancelled	NBC
Private Practice	Renewed	ABC
Raising Hope	Renewed	FOX
Running Wilde	Cancelled	FOX
Sing-Off	Renewed	NBC
Smallville (planned finale)	Cancelled	CW
Survivor	Renewed	CBS
The Amazing Race	Renewed	CBS
The Biggest Loser	Renewed	NBC
The Cape	Cancelled	NBC
The Cleveland Show	Renewed	FOX
The Event	Cancelled	NBC
The Good Guys	Cancelled	FOX
The Middle	Renewed	ABC
The Office	Renewed	NBC
The Simpsons	Renewed	FOX
The Whole Truth	Cancelled	ABC
Traffic Light	Cancelled	FOX
Treme	Renewed	HBO
Two and a Half Men	Renewed	CBS
Undercover Boss	Renewed	CBS
Undercovers	Cancelled	NBC
V	Cancelled	ABC
Who Do You Think You Are?	Renewed	NBC

I’ll add any additional series as I learn of their status. What’s your reaction? Any surprises or disappointments?

TV Premieres, Finales & Specials This Week 05/10/2011

2011-05-10T20:41:00.001-05:00

Another week of May equals even more finales. Time for this week’s complete listing of premieres, finales and specials for the week.

NOTE: All Times are Listed for EST – TV schedules subject to change

Tuesday, May 10

Ax Men (9pm on History) Season 4 finale

Stargate Universe (9pm on SyFy) Series finale

CSI: Miami (10pm on CBS) Season 9 finale

Brothers & Sisters (10:01pm on ABC) Season 5 finale

Wednesday, May 11

Better With You (8:30pm on ABC) Season 1 finale

Thursday, May 12

Community (8pm on NBC) Season 2 finale

The Vampire Diaries (8pm on CW) Season 2 finale

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (9pm on CBS) Season 11 finale

Nikita (9pm on CW) Season 1 finale. This one is still unsure of a return to second season.

Outsourced (10:30pm on NBC) Season 1 finale

Friday, May 13

Smallville (8pm on CW) Season 10 ends as the end of the entire series-Series finale

Shark Tank (8pm on ABC) Season 2 finale

CSI: NY (9pm on CBS) Season 7 finale

Blue Bloods (10pm on CBS) Season 1 finale

Saturday, May 14

Sunday, May 15

Jerseylicious (8pm on Style) Season 3 premiere

The Family Crews (8pm on BET) Season 2 finale

Survivor: Redemption Island (8pm on CBS) Season 22 finale

Extreme Makeover: Home Edition (8pm on ABC) Season 9 finale

Desperate Housewives (9pm on ABC) Season 7 finale

The Cleveland Show (9:30pm on Fox) Season 2 finale

Monday, May 16

Disaster Date (7pm on MTV) Season 4 premiere

How I Met Your Mother (8pm on CBS) Season 6 finale

Chuck (8pm on NBC) Season 4 finale

90210 (8pm on CW) Season 3 finale

Mad Love (8:30pm on CBS) Season 1 finale

Gossip Girl (9pm on CW) Season 4 finale

Off Limits (9pm on Travel) New travel series

The Real Housewives of New Jersey (9pm on Bravo) Season 3 premiere

Mike & Molly (9:31pm on CBS) Season 1 finale

Hawaii Five-0 (10pm on CBS) Season 1 finale

Castle (10:01pm on ABC) Season 3 finale

Tuesday, May 17

NCIS (8pm on CBS) Season 8 finale

One Tree Hill (8pm on CW) Season 8 finale

Hellcats (9pm on CW) Season 1 finale

Raising Hope (9:01pm on Fox) Season 1 finale

Traffic Light (9:31pm on Fox) Season 1 finale

The Good Wife (10pm on CBS) Season 2 finale

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TV Premieres, Finales & Specials This Week 05/01/2011

2011-05-01T09:41:00.001-05:00

That wedding thing is over and May has arrived. That means lots of finales and a couple of summer premieres. Time for this week’s complete listing of premieres, finales and specials for the week.

In Plain Sight Premieres Season 4 Sunday Night

NOTE: All Times are Listed for EST – TV schedules subject to change

Sunday, May 1.

If you’re a fan of the animated sitcoms: “The Cleveland Show” “Family Guy” and “American Dad” you’ll want to check out this week’s episodes full of character crossovers on each show (Fox, 830, 9:00 and 9:30 pm)

America’s Next Great Restaurant (8pm on NBC) Season 1 finale

Undercover Boss (9pm on CBS) Season 2 finale

Law & Order: Criminal Intent (9pm on USA) The final season (Season 10) begins

In Plain Sight (10pm on USA) Season 4 premiere

Monday, May 2

A couple of notable guest stars this week - Rick Springfield guests on “Hawaii Five-0 (CBS, 10 pm)” and Gene Simmons from KISS guest stars on Castle (ABC, 10 pm)

Sold! (8:30pm on History) New series centered about interesting items found & sold at auctions

Taboo (9pm on National Geographic) Season premiere

Relapse (9pm on A&E) Season 1 finale

Paranormal State (10:30pm on A&E) Season 2 finale

Tuesday, May 3

How the States Got Their Shapes (10pm on History) A new history series that tells the stories about how each of the U.S. states borders were drawn.

Chopped (10pm on Food) Season 7 premiere

Wednesday, May 4

Custer’s Last Man: I Survived Little Big Horn (9pm on History) New documentary about the purported sole survivor of Custers last stand where the U.S. cavalry battles Native Americans (History, 9 p.m.)

Justified (10pm on FX) Season 2 finale

Spouse vs. House (10pm on TLC) New reality/home improvement series. It’s a home makeover series where only one half of the couple makes all of the design decisions while the other partner temporarily moves out.

Animal Fugitives (10pm on National Geographic Wild) A new nature series about animal escapes and captures. Hmm could we see the Bronx Zoo Cobra episode sometime this season?

The Electric Barbarellas (11pm on MTV – not in HD) New reality/music series

Thursday, May 5

Community (8pm on NBC) Part 1 of the 2-part season 2 finale

30 Rock (10pm on NBC) Season 5 finale

Pawn Queens (10pm on TLC) New reality series centered around pawn shops.

Friday, May 6

Flashpoint (8pm on CBS) Season 4 premiere

A.N.T. Farm (8:40pm on Disney) New kids sitcom series

Fringe (9pm on Fox) Season 3 finale. Good news for Fringe fans like myself as this series will return for a season 4. Now all of you people who haven’t been following Fringe – get caught up over this summer – this is a quality show you should be watching!

Saturday, May 7

Sarah’s Summer House (8pm on HGTV) New series follows Sarah as she does a summer island home makeover

My Cat From Hell (9pm on Animal Planet) New animal series. Love the series name.

Sunday, May 8

The Amazing Race: Unfinished Business (8pm on CBS) Season 18 finale

Last Cake Standing (9pm on Food) Series finale. Yes it only lasted a single season.

Best in Smoke (10pm on Food) New cooking series. Barbecue contests!

Monday, May 9

Ax Men (9pm on History) Season 4 finale

Stargate Universe (9pm on SyFy) Series finale

CSI: Miami (10pm on CBS) Season 9 finale

Brothers & Sisters (10:01pm on ABC) Season 5 finale

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TV Premieres, Finales & Specials This Week 04/25/2011

2011-04-25T21:29:00.001-05:00

Time for this week’s complete listing of premieres, finales and specials for the week. This week brings a few notable premieres.

The Voice premieres on NBC Tuesday with judges Christina Aguilera, Cee Lo Green, Adam Levine & Blake Shelton

NOTE: All Times are Listed for EST – TV schedules subject to change

Tuesday, April 26

Glee (8pm on Fox) Not a premiere or a finale, but an extended version of Glee has it’s Lady Gaga night

The Voice (9pm on NBC) New Music Contest/Reality series. Carson Daly hosts the most hyped new show of the season. The Voice seems to be targeting the American Idol crowd but this contest show has a twist. Four celebrity artists each will form teams of singers that they will coach and mentor throughout the competition – choosing them without seeing the singers. Individuals will be eliminated until each celebrity only has one team member left who will compete in a live finale.

Marcel’s Quantum Kitchen (10pm on SyFy) Season 1 finale

Top Shot (10pm on History) Season 2 finale

Wednesday, April 27

South Park (10pm on Comedy Central) Season 15 premiere

Fact or Faked: Paranormal Files (10pm on SyFy) Season 2 finale

Thursday, April 28

The Office (9pm on NBC) An extended episode of The Office for Michael Scott’s (Steve Carell) final episode as a regular

Son of a Gun (11pm on MTV) New reality series with Cory Gunz

Royal Wedding (BBC America) Stay up extra late to witness the royal wedding. Or you could just watch the recaps on Friday. OR if you’re like me just ignore it…

Friday, April 29

Ghost Adventures (9pm on Travel) Season 4 premiere

Say Yes to the Dress: Big Bliss (10pm on TLC) Season 2 premiere

Sunday, May 1

America’s Next Great Restaurant (8pm on NBC) Season 1 finale

Undercover Boss (9pm on CBS) Season 2 finale

Law & Order: Criminal Intent (9pm on USA) Season 10 premiere

In Plain Sight (10pm on USA) Season 4 premiere

Monday, May 2

Taboo (9pm on National Geographic) Seasoon premiere

Relapse (9pm on A&E) Season 1 finale

Paranormal State (10:30pm on A&E) Season 2 finale

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TV Premieres, Finales & Specials This Week 04/18/2011

2011-04-18T17:54:00.001-05:00

Time for this week’s complete listing of premieres, finales and specials for the week.

Here’s a little movie trailer for the Burn Notice “prequel” airing this week:

NOTE: All Times are Listed for EST – TV schedules subject to change

Monday, April 18

Game of Thrones (9pm on HBO) This premiered Sunday, but is re-aired all week on HBO. I don’t currently get HBO, but it looks pretty interesting.

William & Kate (9pm on Lifetime) Not sure what to call this so I’ll call it a movie. It’s about Prince William (Ben Cross) meets Kate Middleton (Camilla Luddington) at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland, and they begin a royal romance.

Urban Legends (10pm on SyFy) Season premiere

Burn Notice: The Fall of Sam Axe (12:05am on USA) This premiered on Sunday, but is aired again Monday, Friday and Saturday. This is a made-for-TV movie spinoff of Burn Notice that focuses on Sam (Bruce Campbell) in a little prequel that goes back to a mission Sam was on in 2005.

Tuesday, April 19

16 and Pregnant (10pm on MTV) Season 3 premier

Explorer (10pm on National Geographic) Season premiere

Parenthood (10pm on NBC) Season 2 finale. I now have all of the episodes of this family drama and plan to see if it’s worth watching like I’ve been hearing. If so I have two seasons to get through. If not… lots of extra space on the DVR/HTPC.

Dresscue Me (10:30pm on Planet Green) New reality/fashion series

Wednesday, April 20

Weather Caught on Camera (8pm on Weather Channel) Season 2 premiere

Saving Pelican 895 (9pm on HBO) A documentary about cleaning up from the 2010 oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Happy Earth Day!

Storage Wars (10:30pm on A&E) Season 1 finale

Thursday, April 21

24 Hour Restaurant Battle (10pm on Food) New reality series hosted by Scott Conant

30 Rock (10pm on NBC) – the 100th episode airs tonight. I don’t watch it but I know many of you do.

Star Blazers: The Quest for Iscandar (midnight on SyFy) New Anime Series. Note: Not in HD.

Friday, April 22

Degrassi (9pm on TeenNick) Season 10 finale

Girls’ Night Out: Superstar Women of Country (9pm on CBS) A country music special with appearance from The Judds, Loretta Lynn, Miranda Lambert, Martina McBride, Reba McEntire and Carrie Underwood.

Talking Funny (9pm on HBO) A comedy special with Ricky Gervais, Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock and Louis C.K.

Gigantic (9:30pm on TeenNick) Season 1 finale

Neighbor Labor (10pm on CMT) New reality series

Saturday, April 23

Doctor Who (9pm on BBCA) Season 6 premiere

Sunday, April 24

Have Cake Will Travel (10pm on Food) New reality/cooking series

Treme (10pm on HBO) Season 2 premiere

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