NBC PRIMETIME SCHEDULE FOR FALL 2007-08

MONDAY

8:00 p.m. Deal or No Deal

9:00 p.m. Heroes

10:00 p.m Journeyman (new drama series)

TUESDAY

8:00 p.m. The Biggest Loser

9:00 p.m. Chuck (new drama series)

10:00 p.m. Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

WEDNESDAY

8:00 p.m. Deal or No Deal

9:00 p.m. Bionic Woman (new drama series)

10:00 p.m. Life (new drama series)

THURSDAY

8:00 p.m. My Name is Earl

8:30 p.m. 30 Rock

9:00 p.m. The Office

9:30 p.m. Scrubs

10:00 p.m. ER

FRIDAY

8:00 p.m. 1 vs. 100 (fall)

8:00 p.m. The Singing Bee (winter) (new alternative series)

9:00 p.m. Las Vegas

10:00 p.m. Friday Night Lights

SATURDAY

8:00 p.m. Dateline NBC

9:00 p.m. Drama Series Encores

SUNDAY (Fall 2007)

7:00 p.m. Football Night in America

8:00 p.m. NBC Sunday Night Football

SUNDAY (January 2008)

7:00 p.m. Dateline NBC

8:00 p.m. Law & Order

9:00 p.m. Medium

10:00 p.m. Lipstick Jungle (January 08) (new drama series)

New NBC Series

New Dramas

JOURNEYMAN

From Emmy Award-winning writer-producer Kevin Falls ("The West Wing") and Emmy Award-winning director-producer Alex Graves ("The West Wing"), "Journeyman" is a romantic mystery-drama about Dan Vasser (Kevin McKidd, "Rome"), a San Francisco newspaper reporter and family man who inexplicably begins to travel through time and change people's lives. Along the way, he also must deal with the difficulties and strife at work and home brought on by his sudden disappearances. However, his freewheeling travels through the decades reunite him with his long-lost fiance Livia (Moon Bloodgood, "Day Break") -- which complicates his present-day life with wife Katie (Gretchen Egolf, "Martial Law") and their son. Reed Diamond ("Homicide: Life on the Street") and Charles Henry Wyson ("The Curious Case of Benjamin Button") also star. "Journeyman" is a production of 20th Century Fox Television. Falls is executive producer and writer; Graves is executive producer and director of the pilot.

CHUCK

From executive producer, Josh Schwartz ("The O.C.") and executive producer-director McG ("Charlie's Angels," "We Are Marshall") comes a one-hour, comedic spy thriller about Chuck Bartowski (Zachary Levi, "Less Than Perfect") - a computer geek who is catapulted into a new career as the government's most vital secret agent. When Chuck opens an e-mail subliminally encoded with government secrets, he unwittingly downloads an entire server of sensitive data into his brain. Now, the fate of the world lies in the unlikely hands of a guy who works at Buy More. Instead of fighting computer viruses, he must fight assassins and international terrorists. With the government's most precious secrets in Chuck's head, Major John Casey (Adam Baldwin, "My Bodyguard") of the NSA assumes the responsibility of protecting him. His partner is the CIA's top agent (and Chuck's first date in years) Sarah Walker (Yvonne Strzechowski, "Gone"). They'll keep him safe by trading in his pocket protector for a bulletproof vest. Also starring are Joshua Gomez ("Without a Trace") as Chuck's best buddy Morgan and Sarah Lancaster ("What About Brian?") as Chuck's ever-supportive sister Ellie. Josh Schwartz and Chris Fedak wrote "Chuck," which is produced by College Hill Pictures and Wonderland Sound and Vision in association with Warner Bros. Television.

BIONIC WOMAN

Struggling as a bartender and surrogate mom to her teenage sister, Jaime Sommers (Michelle Ryan, "EastEnders") didn't think life could get much harder. But when a devastating car accident leaves her at death's door, Jaime's only hope for survival is a cutting-edge, top-secret technology that comes at a hefty price. With a whole new existence and a debt to re-pay, Jaime must figure out how to use her extraordinary abilities for good, while weighing the personal sacrifices she will have to make. Ultimately, it's Jaime's journey of self-discovery and inner strength that will help her embrace her new life as the Bionic Woman. Also starring are: Mae Whitman ("State of Grace") as Becca, Jaime's younger sister; Miguel Ferrer ("Crossing Jordan") as Jonas, the man who employs Jaime's boyfriend; Chris Bowers ("Rescue Me) as Will, Jaime's boyfriend, who performs the operation; Will Yun Lee ("Witchblade") as Jae, the specialized operations leader; and Molly Price ("Third Watch"), as Ruth, Jonas' second-in-command. "Bionic Woman" is produced by NBC Universal Television Studio and executive-produced by David Eick ("Battlestar Galactica"), Glen Morgan ("The X-Files"), Michael Dinner ("Kidnapped") -- who also directed the pilot -- and Jason Smilovic ("Lucky Number Slevin"). Laeta Kalogridis ("Birds of Prey") is also an executive producer on the pilot.

LIFE

From Rand Ravich and Far Shariat, the executive producers of the feature film "The Astronaut's Wife," and David Semel, who directed the pilot of NBC's "Heroes," "Life" is a new drama about a detective who is given a second chance. Damian Lewis ("Band of Brothers") stars as complex, offbeat Detective Charlie Crews, who returns to the force after years in prison, thanks to close friend and attorney Constance Griffiths (Melissa Sagemiller, "Sleeper Cell"), after serving time for a crime he didn't commit. The cast also includes Sarah Shahi ("Rush Hour 3") as Charlie's skeptical, demanding partner, Robin Weigart (HBO's "Deadwood") as their hard-hitting lieutenant, and Adam Arkin ("Chicago Hope") as former cellmate Ted Early. "Life" is an NBC Universal Television Studio production. Rand Ravich is executive producer and writer; Far Shariat is executive producer; David Semel is executive producer and director on the pilot

LIPSTICK JUNGLE

Based on the best-selling novel by Candace Bushnell ("Sex and the City"), this fun dramedy follows three high-powered friends as they weather the ups and downs of lives lived at the top of their game. Nico (Kim Raver, "24"), editor-in-chief of a hot fashion magazine, wants to replace her boss as CEO. Movie exec Wendy (Brooke Shields, "Suddenly Susan") finds even her most earnest efforts may not be enough to balance career and family. And free-spirited designer Victory (Lindsay Price, "Beverly Hills, 90210") longs to make her dreams come true, and maybe find Mr. Right along the way. Armed with humor and strength, these three modern New York women support one another through the triumphs and tears that are all part of making it big in the Big Apple. Written by executive producers DeAnn Heline and Eileen Heisler (both for "How I Met Your Mother," "Three Sisters") and based on the book by Bushnell, "Lipstick Jungle" is from NBC Universal Television Studio. The pilot is directed by Gary Winick ("13 Going on 30").

New Comedy Series

THE IT CROWD

Ever wonder what's up with those quirky techies who come to fix the office computer when no one's around? "The IT Crowd" is an offbeat series, based on the critically acclaimed British comedy, that offers a humorous behind-the-scenes peek at the people who truly keep the office humming. Roy (Joel McHale, "The Soup") and Moss (Richard Ayoade, "The IT Crowd" -- U.K.) are the misunderstood masters of their high-tech domain, but they lack the people skills to befriend anyone but each other. Their company's head is Denholm (Rocky Carrol, "Chicago Hope"), who wants the IT department to stay segregated and forever banished to the basement. Executive producers are Moses Port ("Just Shoot Me"), David Guarascio ("Just Shoot Me"), Joe Port (NBC's "The Office"), Joe Wiseman ("The Office"), Graham Linehan ("The IT Crowd" -- UK) and Steve Tao ("Red Doors"). Gail Mancuso ("Scrubs," "30 Rock") directed the pilot. "The IT Crowd" is produced by NBC Universal Television Studio.

New Alternative Series

THE SINGING BEE

"The Singing Bee" is a variety-competition show that challenges contestants to accurately sing the lyrics to popular songs -- even when the band stops playing. In this karaoke showdown, there's no middle ground for partially correct answers -- contestants must be perfect or they're out. Family-friendly, broad in appeal and conducive to playing (and singing) along at home, "The Singing Bee" features popular, recognizable music that inspires hilarious wrong answers and amazing performances by those rare contestants who somehow manage to get every word right. "The Singing Bee" is produced by the Gurin Company and Juma Entertainment, LLC. The executive producers are Phil Gurin (NBC's "Miss Universe" franchise) and Robert C. Horowitz ("Super Bowl's Greatest Commercials Top 40 Countdown").

WORLD MOVES

From executive producer Randy Jackson ("American Idol") and the creators of the World Hip Hop Championship comes one of the most visual and captivating performance competition shows ever to hit TV. Thousands of dance teams from around the world will audition for their shot to come to Los Angeles and compete for a global championship and an international touring contract. The live television event features young teams of five to seven members demonstrating their athleticism, creativity and innovative choreography in a presentation that highlights both the competition and the personal drama unfolding within each team. Viewers from across the globe will vote via the Internet, by text message, or by phone to eliminate one team each week. Ultimately, it's not just about winning a competition; "World Moves" involves stories that change lives and bring the world together. From Warner Horizon Television, the series is executive-produced by Jackson ("American Idol," Dream Merchant 21 Entertainment), Rob Lee (President, Bayonne Entertainment, "Blow Out," "House of Carters"), Howard Schwartz ("Hip Hop International, World Hip Hop Championship), Karen Schwartz (Hip Hop International, World Hip Hop Championship) and Harriet Sternberg (Dream Merchant 21 Entertainment).

ABC PRIMETIME SCHEDULE FOR FALL 2007-08

MONDAY

8:00 p.m. Dancing with the Stars

9:30 p.m. Sam I Am (new comedy series)

10:00 p.m. The Bachelor

TUESDAY

8:00 p.m. Cavemen (new comedy series)

8:30 p.m. Carpoolers (new comedy series)

9:00 p.m. Dancing with the Stars the Results Show

10:00 p.m. Boston Legal

WEDNESDAY

8:00 p.m. Pushing Daisies (new drama series)

9:00 p.m. Private Practice (new drama series)

10:00 p.m. Dirty Sexy Money (new drama series)

THURSDAY

8:00 p.m. Ugly Betty

9:00 p.m. Grey's Anatomy

10:00 p.m. Big Shots (new drama series)

FRIDAY

8:00 p.m. MEN IN TREES

9:00 p.m. Women's Murder Club (new drama series)

10:00 p.m. 20/20

SATURDAY

8:00 p.m. "Saturday Night College Football"

SUNDAY

7:00 p.m. America's Funniest Home Videos

8:00 p.m. Extreme Makeover: Home Edition

9:00 p.m. Desperate Housewives

10:00 p.m. Brothers & Sisters

"Cashmere Mafia," "Notes from the Underbelly" and "October Road" will premiere after "Dancing with the Stars" and "The Bachelor" conclude their fall seasons.

New ABC Series

DRAMAS

Big Shots

This is the story of four friends at the top of their game...until the women in their lives enter the room. Lines between boardroom and bedroom blur when these competitive but dysfunctional CEOs take refuge in their friendship, discussing business, confiding secrets, seeking advice and supporting each other through life's surprising twists and turns.

Cast:

Michael Vartan ("Alias"): James Walker

Dylan McDermott ("The Practice"): Duncan Collinsworth

Christopher Titus ("Titus"): Brody Johns

Joshua Malina ("The West Wing"): Karl Mixworthy

Nia Long ("Premonition"): Katie Graham

Paige Turco ("Party of Five"): Lisbeth

Peyton List ("Day Break"): Cameron Collinsworth

Wendy Moniz ("Nash Bridges"): Stacey Walker

Jessica Collins ("The Nine"): Marla

Amy Sloan ("The Heartbreak Kid"): Wendy

Cashmere Mafia

Four ambitious and sexy women, who've been best friends since business school, try to balance their glamorous and demanding careers with their complex personal lives in the city that never sleeps. They've created their own "boys club" to protect each other and discuss their ups and downs as they try to have it all. What good is it to break the glass ceiling without girlfriends to share in your success?

Cast:

Lucy Liu ("Ally McBeal"): Mia

Frances O'Connor ("Windtalkers"): Zoe

Miranda Otto ("War of the Worlds"): Juliet

Bonnie Somerville ("NYPD Blue"): Caitlin

Peter Hermann ("Law & Order: SVU"): Davis

Julian Ovenden ("Related"): Eric

Dirty Sexy Money

Some people say money is the root of all evil. They may be right. Nick George's whole life has been lived in the shadow of the Darling family, but as an adult he's leading the perfect life as an idealistic lawyer, until his father's suspicious death. The absurdly wealthy Darlings of New York have asked him to take over his father's job as their personal lawyer, but the money that will allow him the freedom to be an altruistic do-gooder is only part of the picture. That same money pulls him into the dubious doings of the Darling clan. Power, privilege and family money are a volatile cocktail.

Cast:

Peter Krause ("Six Feet Under"): Nick George

Donald Sutherland ("Commander in Chief"): Tripp Darling

William Baldwin ("The Squid and the Whale"): Sen. Patrick Darling

Natalie Zea ("Eyes"): Karen Darling

Glenn Fitzgerald ("Six Feet Under"): Rev. Brian Darling

Samaire Armstrong ("The O.C."): Juliet Darling

Seth Gabel ("The Da Vinci Code"): Jeremy Darling

Zoe McLennan ("JAG"): Lisa

Laz Alonso ("Stomp the Yard"): Colin

Jill Clayburgh ("Running with Scissors"): Letitia Darling

Eli Stone

Many lawyers consider themselves prophets, but Eli Stone may be the real deal. Eli has built a successful career at a top law firm in San Francisco representing only the biggest and richest corporations that make a habit of screwing over the little guy. But after experiencing a series of odd hallucinations, Eli seeks to find a deeper meaning to life while trying not to lose his job and destroy his relationship with the bosses' daughter. When Eli discovers an aneurysm in his brain, he wonders if his condition is truly medical or if perhaps he now has a higher calling.

Cast:

Jonny Lee Miller ("Melinda and Melinda"): Eli Stone

Victor Garber ("Alias"): Jordan Wethersby

Natasha Henstridge ("Commander in Chief"): Taylor Wethersby

Loretta Devine ("Crash"): Patti

Sam Jaeger ("Catch and Release"): Matt Dowd

Laura Benanti ("Take the Lead"): Beth Keller

James Saito ("I Think I Love My Wife"): Dr. Chen

Private Practice

From Shonda Rhimes, the Golden Globe-winning creator of "Grey's Anatomy," comes a story about new beginnings and old friends. Addison Forbes Montgomery is a renowned neonatal surgeon, respected by her friends and colleagues at Seattle Grace Hospital. Deciding she can no longer healthily co-exist with her ex-husband, McDreamy, and her ex-lover, McSteamy, Addison heads to Los Angeles for sunnier weather and happier possibilities. Reunited with her once-married, newly divorced medical school friends, Naomi and Sam, Addison joins their chic private practice. Featuring an all-star cast including Kate Walsh, Amy Brenneman, Tim Daly and Taye Diggs, "Private Practice" tells the story of a woman unafraid of change and willing to begin a new life.

Cast:

Kate Walsh ("Grey's Anatomy"): Addison Forbes Montgomery

Tim Daly ("The Nine"): Dr. Peter Finch

Taye Diggs ("Day Break"): Dr. Sam Bennett

Paul Adelstein ("Prison Break"): Dr. Cooper Freedman

Merrin Dungey ("The King of Queens"): Dr. Naomi Bennett

Chris Lowell ("Veronica Mars"): William "Dell" Cooper

Amy Brenneman ("Judging Amy"): Dr. Violet Turner

Pushing Daisies

From Bryan Fuller ("Heroes") and Barry Sonnenfeld ("Men in Black") comes an unprecedented blend of romance, crime procedural and high-concept fantasy in a forensic fairytale about a young man with a very special gift. Once upon a time, a mild-mannered boy named Ned realized he could touch dead things and bring them back to life. Grown-up Ned puts his ability to good use, not only touching dead fruit and making it ripe with everlasting flavor, but working with an investigator to crack murder cases by asking the deceased to name their killers. But the tale gets complicated, as all tales do, when Ned brings his childhood sweetheart, Chuck, back from the dead and keeps her alive. Chuck encourages him to use his power to help others, instead of merely solving mysteries and collecting the rewards. Life would be perfect for Ned and Chuck, except for one cruel twist: If he ever touches her again, she'll go back to being dead, this time for good.

Cast:

Lee Pace ("The Good Shepherd"): Ned

Anna Friel ("Rogue Trader"): Chuck

Chi McBride ("Boston Public"): Emerson

Swoosie Kurtz ("Sisters"): Lily

Kristin Chenoweth ("The West Wing"): Olive

Jim Dale ("reader of the "Harry Potter" series audio books"): Narrator

Women's Murder Club

Based on James Patterson's bestselling novels, The Women's Murder Club, four working women in San Francisco - a detective, a district attorney, a medical examiner and a reporter - use their expertise and unique talents to solve murder cases. Each woman is successful in her own field, but because of their unique friendship, they realize that pooling their resources during investigations leads to undiscovered clues and answers in both work and their personal lives.

Cast:

Paula Newsome ("Little Miss Sunshine"): Claire

Aubrey Dollar ("Point Pleasant"): Cindy

Tyrees Allen ("Alias"): Jacobi

Angie Harmon ("Law & Order"): Lt. Lindsay Boxer

Laura Harris ("24"): Jill

Elizabeth L. Ho: Yuki

Rob Benedict ("Threshold"): Owen

COMEDIES

Carpoolers

Less about saving the environment than male bonding, four guys from very different backgrounds relish their daily commute as they commiserate about their lives, jobs and families in the carpool lane. There's Laird, the recently divorced playboy; Aubrey, the timid homemaker and breadwinner; the conservative and traditional Gracen; and eager newlywed Dougie. Together, between the pressures of home and work, these men find time to be themselves while driving to and from the office.

Cast:

Fred Goss ("Sons & Daughters"): Gracen

Faith Ford ("Hope & Faith"): Leila

Jerry O'Connell ("Crossing Jordan"): Laird

Jerry Minor ("Arrested Development"): Aubrey

Allison Munn ("That 70s Show"): Cindy

Tim Peper ("The Guiding Light"): Dougie

T.J. Miller: Marmaduke

Cavemen

Cavemen is a unique buddy comedy that offers a clever twist on stereotypes and turns race relations on their head. Inspired by the popular Geico Insurance commercials, the series looks at life through the eyes of the ultimate outsiders - three modern cavemen - as they struggle to find their place in the world. Joel, his cynical best friend, Nick, and easy-going little brother, Jamie, are contemporary cavemen who live in the suburban south and simply want to be treated like ordinary thirty-something guys. Despite their attempts at assimilation, Nick doesn't believe mainstream society will ever completely accept them, Jamie seems to take it all in stride and Joel straddles the middle, torn between his friends, his more traditional values and his loving fiance.

Cast:

Bill English ("The Pavement"): Joel

Nick Kroll ("Arranged"): Nick

Dash Mihok ("Hollywoodland"): Jamie

Kaitlin Doubleday ("Catch Me If You Can"): Kate

John Heard ("Prison Break"): Trip

Stephanie Lemelin ("CSI: Crime Scene Investigation"): Thorne

Miss/Guided

Having navigated the awkward and sometimes traumatic world of high school, Rebecca Freely returns to her alma mater as a guidance counselor, free of the insecurities and orthodontia of her school days. Amidst student behavioral problems and the persistent romantic advances of the male nurse, Gary, Rebecca is certain of one thing - she is interested in the hot auto-shop-turned-Spanish-teacher, Tim. However, much as in high school days of unexpected teenage angst, Lisa, a former cheerleader and nemesis of Rebecca's, returns as the new English teacher determined to make Rebecca relive her unpopular past, setting sights on Tim as well.

Cast:

Judy Greer ("Two and a Half Men"): Becky

Brooke Burns ("Pepper Dennis"): Lisa

Earl Billings ("How I Met Your Mother"): Principal Huffy

Kristoffer Polaha ("CSI: Miami"): Tim

Jonathan Sadowski ("American Dreams"): Gary

Sam I Am

When a terrible accident leaves Samantha "Sam" Newly in a coma for eight days, she wakes up with no recollection of any past experiences, memories or events. Faced with amnesia, Sam must start over. To her dismay she discovers that she wasn't a particularly honest, good-hearted or loving person. In fact she was self-involved, narcissistic and devoid of real relationships - essentially a bitch. Sam must now struggle with her desire to be good and her temptation to be...not so good. Finding the line between good and evil is never easy.

Cast:

Christina Applegate ("Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy"): Sam

Jennifer Esposito ("Related"): Andrea

Kevin Dunn ("Prison Break"): Howard

Melissa McCarthy ("Gilmore Girls"): Dena

Tim Russ ("Without a Trace"): Frank

Jean Smart ("24"): Regina

ALTERNATIVE SERIES

Oprah's Big Give

The first primetime series from Harpo Productions centers on the competition, drama and emotion as millions of dollars are given away to make a difference in people's lives across the country. Each week contestants will face a "big twist" that will test their nerve, drive, ingenuity and passion. Big name stars will turn up throughout the series to join the "Oprah's Big Give" tour. During the eight episodes filmed in various U.S. cities, the field will be narrowed. The stakes will get higher and higher, with one person ultimately being chosen as The Biggest Giver. "Oprah's Big Give" is created and produced by Harpo Productions in conjunction with Profiles Television Productions, LLC. Oprah Winfrey, Ellen Rakieten, Harriet Seitler, Jonathan Sinclair, Bertram van Munster and Elise Doganieri are executive producers.

CBS PRIMETIME SCHEDULE FOR FALL 2007-08

MONDAY

8:00 p.m. How I Met Your Mother

8:30 p.m. The Big Bang Theory (new comedy series)

9:00 p.m. Two and a Half Men

9:30 p.m. Rules of Engagement

10:00 p.m. CSI: Miami

TUESDAY

8:00 p.m. NCIS

9:00 p.m. The Unit

10:00 p.m. Cane (new drama series)

WEDNESDAY

8:00 p.m. Kid Nation (new alternative series)

9:00 p.m. Criminal Minds

10:00 p.m. CSI: NY

THURSDAY

8:00 p.m. Survivor

9:00 p.m. CSI

10:00 p.m. Without a Trace (new time)

FRIDAY

8:00 p.m. Ghost Whisperer

9:00 p.m. Moonlight (new drama series)

10:00 p.m. Numb3rs

SATURDAY

8:00 p.m. Crimetime Saturday

9:00 p.m. Crimetime Saturday

10:00 p.m. 48 Hours: Mystery

SUNDAY

7:00 p.m. 60 Minutes

8:00 p.m. Viva Laughlin (new drama series)

9:00 p.m. Cold Case

10:00 p.m. Shark (new time)

New CBS Series

The new comedy is:

THE BIG BANG THEORY

A comedy from the Emmy Award nominated Co-Creator and Executive Producer of "Two and a Half Men" Chuck Lorre, about brainy best friends Leonard (Johnny Galecki, "Roseanne") and Sheldon (Jim Parsons "Judging Amy"), who can tell you anything you want to know about quantum physics, but when it comes to dealing with everyday life here on earth they're lost in the cosmos. Neither fully understands that scientific principles don't always apply in matters of the heart - until they meet their sexy new neighbor Penny (Kaley Cuoco, "8 Simple Rules..."), a friendly screenwriter/waitress from the midwest who also happens to be newly single. She quickly makes an impression on the other members of Leonard and Sheldon's geek squad - Howard Wolowitz (Simon Helberg, "Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip"), who portrays himself as the Casanova of Cal Tech, and fellow whiz kid Rajesh Koothrappali (Kunal Nayyar, "NCIS"), who is rendered speechless around anyone unprepared to converse about the Theory of Relativity or other scientific jargon. The chemistry between this gaggle of geniuses and a delightful damsel is about to undergo a stimulating series of inter-personal experiments. Multiple Emmy Award winner James Burrows ("Will & Grace") directed the pilot. Lorre and Bill Prady ("Gilmore Girls," "Dharma & Greg") are executive producers for Warner Bros. Television.

The new dramas are:

Viva Laughlin

Executive produced by Tony and Emmy Award winner Hugh Jackman ("The Boy from Oz," "X-Men"), VIVA LAUGHLIN is a mystery drama with music about eternal optimist and freewheeling businessman Ripley Holden, whose sole ambition is to run a casino in Laughlin, Nev. Occasionally using upbeat contemporary songs to accentuate the drama and humor and advance the story, the series is based on the hit BBC show "Viva Blackpool." Ripley (Lloyd Owen, "The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles") is the ultimate gambler with an infectious personality who is on the brink of making a killing... just as soon as he opens his casino that's nowhere near completion. When his financing suddenly falls through, the fearless and tenacious Ripley approaches his enemy - dashing, sarcastic, wealthy casino owner Nicky Fontana (Hugh Jackman) for help. Though the odds are stacked against him, Ripley doesn't miss a beat, even when he becomes embroiled in a murder investigation after the body of his ex-business partner is found at his club. At home, Ripley uses his dry wit to adjust to the demands of his family: his gorgeous wife, Natalie (Madchen Amick, "ER"), wants more attention; his teenage daughter, Cheyenne (Ellen Woglom, "The O.C."), wants his approval; and his son, Jack (Carter Jenkins, "Surface"), wants to help him at work. All of this adversity would defeat a lesser man, but for the outgoing and passionate Ripley there's no such thing as bad news, only deals to be struck and wagers to be won in the intoxicating neon glow of Laughlin, where the cards are on the table, romance is in the air and lively music is on the stage. Eric Winter ("Wildfire") and D.B. Woodside ("24") also star. Directed by Gabriele Muccino ("The Pursuit of Happyness"). Golden Globe Award nominee Hugh Jackman, John Palermo ("X-Men: The Last Stand"), Bob Lowry ("Huff"), Paul Telegdy and Peter Bowker ("Viva Blackpool") are executive producers for BBC Worldwide Productions, Seed Productions, CBS Paramount Network Television in association with Sony Pictures Television.

CANE

Stars Emmy and Golden Globe Award winner Jimmy Smits ("The West Wing") in an epic drama about the external rivalries and internal power struggles of a large Cuban-American family running an immensely successful rum and sugar business in South Florida. When the family patriarch, Pancho (Hector Elizondo, "Chicago Hope"), is offered a lucrative but questionable deal by his bitter adversary, the Samuels, to purchase thousands of acres of sugar fields, he's faced with a tough choice: Should he cash out of the sugar business and focus solely on rum, which would please his impulsive natural son, Frank (Nestor Carbonell, "Lost"), or protect the family legacy that he built from the ground up by not selling, and side with his adopted son, Alex (Smits), who mistrusts the Samuels and still sees value in sugar. Alex and Frank's approach to business is as different as their approach to life. While Frank might lose focus chasing women, Alex is deeply in love with his beautiful wife, Isabel (Paola Turbay, "Bailando por un Sueo"), who is also Pancho's daughter. Married when she was just 17 years old, Isabel balances Alex by choosing not to involve herself in the business, focusing instead on their three children, who are determined to forge their own paths outside the family. For the Duques, will family allegiance come first or will their secrets and acrimonious conflicts over love, lust and control of the family fortune be their downfall? Eddie Matos ("General Hospital"), Rita Moreno ("West Side Story"), Michael Trevino ("The Riches"), Lina Esco ("CSI: NY"), Sam Carman ("Bones"), Alona Tal ("Veronica Mars") and Polly Walker ("Rome") also star. Cynthia Cidre ("The Mambo Kings"), Jonathan Prince ("American Dreams"), Jimmy Iovine ("8 Mile") and Polly Anthony ("Lifehouse: Live in Portland!") are the executive producers for ABC Studios in association with CBS Paramount Network Television.

MOONLIGHT

From prolific movie producer Joel Silver ("The Matrix," Trilogy), is about Mick St. John (Alex O'Loughlin, upcoming "White Out"), a captivating "undead" private investigator who uses his acute vampire senses to help the living... instead of feeding on them. In an agonizing twist of fate, Mick was "bitten" 60 years ago by his new bride, the seductive and beguiling Coraline (Amber Valletta, "Hitch"). Immortal and eternally as young, handsome and charismatic as he was then, Mick is sickened by Coraline and other vampires who view humans only as a source of nourishment. With only a handful of undead confidantes for company, including deceitful ally Josef (Rade Serbedzija, "24"), Mick fills his infinite days protecting the living, and trying not to think about how his life would have been if he hadn't followed his heart. However, after six decades of resisting, he wonders if it's time to pursue the love of a mortal. He has his eyes on Beth Turner, a beautiful, ambitious reporter who has been covering the ongoing plague of unusual murders. But would Beth even consider giving up a normal life to be with him, and can Mick risk the pain of seeing himself as a monster in her eyes? As Mick lives between two realities, fighting his adversaries among the undead and falling in love with Beth, he knows he needs to figure out a reason to keep "living." MOONLIGHT is directed by executive producer Rod Holcomb ("ER"). Joel Silver, Ron Koslow ("Birds of Prey"), Trevor Munson and Gerard Bocaccio are also executive producers for Warner Bros. Television.

The new reality series is:

KID NATION

A reality-based series in which 40 kids will have 40 days to build a new world - in a ghost town that died in the 19th Century. These kids, ages 8-15, will spend more than a month without their parents or modern comforts in Bonanza City, N.M., attempting to do what their forefathers could not - build a town that works. They will cook their own meals, clean their own outhouses, haul their own water and even run their own businesses - including the old town saloon (root beer only). They'll also create a real government - four kid leaders who will guide the group through their adventure, pass laws and set bedtimes. Through it all, they'll cope with regular childhood emotions and situations: homesickness, peer pressure and the urge to break every rule they've ever known. At the end of each episode, all 40 kids will gather at an old fashioned Town Hall meeting where they will debate the issues facing Bonanza City. They'll show wisdom beyond their years and the unflinching candor that only kids can exhibit. There are no eliminations on KID NATION - you only go home if you want to. And in every Town Hall meeting, kids may raise their hands and leave. Will they stick it out? In the end, will these kids prove to adults everywhere (and their own parents!) that they have the vision to build a better world than the pioneers who came before them? And just as importantly, will they come together as a cohesive unit, or will they abandon all responsibility and succumb to the childhood temptations that lead to round-the-clock chaos? KID NATION is produced by Emmy Award winner Tom Forman ("Extreme Makeover: Home Edition") for Tom Forman Prods. and Good TV, Inc.

The new summer reality series is:

POWER OF 10

Hosted by award-winning comedian Drew Carey ("The Drew Carey Show"), is a high-stakes game that challenges contestants to guess the behaviors, opinions and lifestyle choices of the American public for the chance to win $10 million. POWER OF 10 polls thousands of people across the U.S. asking them, well, just about everything - from "What percentage of married Americans said they were virgins the day they got married?" to "What percentage of American's believe they are smarter than the president?" Each week, contestants must decide if they have their finger on the pulse of the American majority and can accurately predict the results of these nationwide surveys. With the first question worth $1,000 and only five questions to answer, each one increasing 10 times in value, contestants participate in a potentially lucrative game where they just might walk away with $10 million. The higher they are on the money ladder, the closer they must be to the actual statistic. The studio audience and a friend can help them, but the final answer is theirs. Michael Davies ("Who Wants to be a Millionaire") is executive producer for Embassy Row in association with Sony Pictures Television.

The new midseason series is:

SWINGTOWN

From the director of "Big Love" and "Rome," peeks into the shag-carpeted suburban homes of the 1970s to find couples reveling in the sexual and social revolution that introduced open marriages, women's liberation and challenged many conventional wisdoms. During this heady era of provocative change, Susan (Molly Parker, "Deadwood") and Bruce Miller (Jack Davenport, "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest") move their family to an affluent Chicago suburb in search of a different sense of community, and they look forward to barbecues and get-togethers with their new neighbors, as well as a change of pace for their teenage daughter and pre-teen son. Enter Tom (Grant Show, "Melrose Place") and Trina (Lana Parrilla, "24") Decker, a striking, outgoing couple on the hunt who redefine the term "neighborhood watch." After a mind-blowing evening with them, Susan and Bruce realize that couples in this town share much more than recipes, local gossip and a view of Lake Michigan, and are worlds apart from their former conservative neighbors, Janet (Miriam Shor, "Big Day") and Roger (Josh Hopkins, "Brothers & Sisters") Thompson. Susan's loyal friend Janet is appalled by what she witnesses in this new neighborhood, while Roger, though dutiful to his wife, may be more intrigued than she knows. In a changing social climate - defined by its music, fashion and style - everyone in SWINGTOWN is confronted with personal choices, experimentation and shifting attitudes. Shanna Collins ("Wildfire"), Aaron Howles and Brittany Robertson ("Freddie") also star. Mike Kelley ("The O.C.") and director Alan Poul ("Six Feet Under") are executive producers for CBS Paramount Network Television.

FOX PRIMETIME SCHEDULE FOR FALL 2007-08

MONDAY

8:00 p.m. Prison Break

9:00 p.m. K-Ville (new drama series)

TUESDAY

8:00 p.m. New Amsterdam (new drama series)

9:00 p.m. House

WEDNESDAY

8:00 p.m. Back to You (new comedy series)

8:30 p.m. 'Til Death

9:00 p.m. Bones

THURSDAY

8:00 p.m. Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?

9:00 p.m. Kitchen Nightmares (new alternative series)

FRIDAY

8:00 p.m. The Search for the Next Great American Band (working title) (new alternative series)

9:00 p.m. Nashville (working title) (new alternative series)

SATURDAY

8:00 p.m. Cops

8:30 p.m. Cops

9:00 p.m. America's Most Wanted: America Fights Back

11:00 p.m. MADtv

12:00 a.m. Talk Show with Spike Feresten

SUNDAY

7:00 p.m. The OT (NFL post-game)

8:00 p.m. The Simpsons

8:30 p.m. King of the Hill

9:00 p.m. Family Guy

9:30 p.m. American Dad

Winter/Spring Schedule (January 2008):

MONDAY

8:00 p.m. K-Ville (January)

8:00 p.m. Prison Break (Spring)

9:00 p.m. 24

TUESDAY

8:00 p.m. American Idol

9:00 p.m. House

WEDNESDAY (January)

8:00 p.m. Back to You

8:30 p.m. 'Til Death

9:00 p.m. American Idol

WEDNESDAY (Spring)

8:00 p.m. Back to You

8:30 p.m. The Return of Jezebel James (working title) (new comedy series)

9:00 p.m. American Idol Results Show

9:30 p.m. 'Til Death

THURSDAY

8:00 p.m. Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?

9:00 p.m. Canterbury's Law (new drama series)

FRIDAY (Spring)

8:00 p.m. Bones

9:00 p.m. New Amsterdam

SATURDAY

8:00 p.m. Cops

8:30 p.m. Cops

9:00 p.m. America's Most Wanted: America Fights Back

11:00 p.m. MADtv

12:00 a.m. Talk Show with Spike Feresten

SUNDAY (Spring)

7:00 p.m. King of the Hill

7:30 p.m. American Dad

8:00 p.m. The Simpsons

8:30 p.m. Family Guy

9:00 p.m. The Sarah Connor Chronicles  (new drama series)

New Fox Series

K-VILLE (Mondays, 9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT)

From writer and executive producer Jonathan Lisco (“NYPD Blue,” “The District”) comes a heroic police drama set in New Orleans. Two years after Katrina, the city is still in chaos. Many cops have quit, and the jails, police stations and crime labs still haven’t been properly rebuilt. But the cops who remain have courage to burn and a passion to reclaim and rebuild their city. MARLIN BOULET (Anthony Anderson, “The Departed,” “The Shield”) is a brash, funny, in-your-face veteran of the NOPD’s Felony Action Squad, the specialized unit that targets the most-wanted criminals. Even when his partner deserted him during the storm, Boulet held his post, spending days in the water saving lives and keeping order. Now he’s unapologetic about bending the rules when it comes to collaring bad guys. Boulet’s new partner, TREVOR COBB (Cole Hauser, “The Break-Up,” “ER”), was a soldier in Afghanistan before joining the NOPD. He’s tough and committed, but if he’s less than comfortable with Boulet’s methods, it’s because he’s harboring a dark secret. Cobb has come to New Orleans seeking redemption, but redemption can be dangerous. Will Boulet be able to trust him? Will Cobb’s past endanger them both? Rounding out the crew of cops are hotheaded BILLY “K-9” FAUST (Maximiliano Hernández, “Law & Order,” “Shark”), who often speaks before thinking; wisecracking JEFF “GLUE BOY” GOODEN (Blake Shields, “Sleeper Cell,” “Veronica Mars”), the team’s comic relief; tough-as-nails GINGER “LOVE TAP” LeBEAU (Tawny Cypress, “Heroes”), the only female on the squad, who gives as good as she gets; and CAPTAIN JAMES EMBRY (John Carroll Lynch, “Zodiac,” “The Drew Carey Show”), who wrangles the eclectic personalities of his squad with equal parts humor and tenacity.

CAST: Anthony Anderson as Marlin Boulet, Cole Hauser as Trevor Cobb, Maximiliano Hernández as Billy “K-9” Faust, Blake Shields as Jeff “Glue Boy” Gooden, Tawny Cypress as Ginger “Love Tap” LeBeau, John Carroll Lynch as Captain James Embry

NEW AMSTERDAM (Wednesdays, 9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT)

Directed and executive-produced by visionary Lasse Hallström (“My Life As a Dog,” “The Cider House Rules,” “Chocolat,” “The Hoax”) and written by Allan Loeb (“Things We Lost in the Fire,” “21”) and Christian Taylor (“Showboy,” “Six Feet Under”), NEW AMSTERDAM is the story of a New York homicide detective unlike any other. He is brilliant, mysterious, reckless, magnetic, unknowable. And he has a profound secret – he is immortal. In 1642, JOHN AMSTERDAM (Nikolaj Coster Waldau, “Kingdom of Heaven”), then a Dutch solider in the colony of New Amsterdam – later to become New York City – stepped in front of a sword to save the life of a Native Indian girl during a massacre of her indigenous tribe. The girl in turn rescued Amsterdam, weaving an ancient spell that conferred immortality upon him. Amsterdam will not age, she told him, until he finds his one true love. Only then will he become whole and ready for mortality. But Amsterdam has found this to be a mixed blessing. Over the course of three centuries, he’s experienced endless adventure and honed his many talents. But everyone Amsterdam meets must leave him in time; lovers and children die while he remains young. His sole confidant and current lifelong friend is the sage jazz club owner OMAR (Stephen Henderson, “Law & Order: SVU”), the keeper of Amsterdam’s secret, as well as a few of his own.

As the exhilaration of eternal life has given way to emotional isolation and bitter loneliness, Amsterdam discovers the blessing has become a curse. Bringing to bear the unorthodox techniques and unique knowledge gained from his vast life experience, Amsterdam today is one of the NYPD’s best homicide detectives, sparring with his vibrant, strong-willed partner EVA MARQUEZ (Zuleikha Robinson, “Rome,” “The Lone Gunmen”) as they solve difficult murder cases. But when Amsterdam suffers and then recovers from what appears to be a massive heart attack while chasing a suspect, and DR. SARA DILLANE (Alexie Gilmore, “Find Love”) pronounces him dead in the ER, he realizes that the Indian girl’s prophesy may have come true – he felt the pain in his heart that she had foretold so long ago. His soul mate must have been nearby. As he works to find a killer on the streets of New York, Amsterdam understands that his own life – and possibly his death – have changed forever.

CAST: Nikolaj Coster Waldau as John Amsterdam, Zuleikha Robinson as Eva Marquez, Alexie Gilmore as Dr. Sara Dillane, Stephen Henderson as Omar

The new comedy premiering this fall on FOX is:

BACK TO YOU (Tuesdays, 8:00-8:30 PM ET/PT)

In the ‘90s, the local TV news scene in Pittsburgh was dominated by one team: CHUCK DARLING (Kelsey Grammer, “Frasier,” “Cheers”) and KELLY CARR (Patricia Heaton, “Everybody Loves Raymond”). They had that elusive quality all news teams need: chemistry ... at least on-screen. Off-screen, Chuck was a bit of a self-centered womanizer, Kelly a bit of an uptight know-it-all. So when Chuck got the call to move up to a larger market, no tears were shed. But after an embarrassing on-air tirade ended up on the Internet, Chuck found himself on the downswing career-wise. He even questioned whether his lifestyle of chasing women and living in hotels was as exciting as it used to be. So when he got the call to return to Pittsburgh, to reunite with Kelly and try to take the newscast back to No. 1, it was an offer he couldn’t refuse. Back in Pittsburgh, Chuck has a new coworker in RYAN CHURCH (Josh Gad, “Mary and Joe”), the overstressed news director. There are also familiar faces like MARSH McGINLEY (Fred Willard, “Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy,” “Best in Show”), the affable, endlessly inappropriate sports anchor, and GARY CREZYZEWSKI, pronounced Kre-shoov-ski (Ty Burrell, “In Good Company,” “Out of Practice”), the perennially put-upon field reporter who always seems to get left out in the snow. But, mostly, there’s Kelly, now a single mom to 10-year-old GRACIE (Laura Marano, “Without a Trace”). There was magic between them once. Can they find it again?

CAST: Kelsey Grammer as Chuck, Patricia Heaton as Kelly, Fred Willard as Marsh, Josh Gad as Ryan, Ty Burrell as Gary, Laura Marano as Gracie

New unscripted series joining the FOX schedule this fall include:

KITCHEN NIGHTMARES (Thursdays, 9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT)

Hell hath no fury like an angry chef, and no chef has a sharper temper than Gordon Ramsay when things go wrong in the kitchen. The star of the highly rated culinary boot camp “Hell’s Kitchen” returns to FOX with another sizzling unscripted series. This time, Chef Ramsay hits the road in each episode, tackling a restaurant in crisis and exposing the stressful realities of trying to run a successful food business. Inspired by one of the UK’s biggest hits, KITCHEN NIGHTMARES is seen in more than 50 territories around the globe, and the series reveals a whole new side to Ramsay. He’s still prone to the explosive outbursts and spectacular confrontations familiar to fans of “Hell’s Kitchen,” but he also shows his sensitive and nurturing side – a unique blend of fury, passion, inspirational leadership and tough love that can coax a small spark of talent into a roaring flame. There’s no time for polite small talk as Ramsay embarks on his mission to turn things around. If the wine waiter’s service isn’t up to par, he’ll be out the door before he can say “merlot.” If the head chef doesn’t match up to Ramsay’s expectations, Ramsay will hammer him into shape, and if he can’t stand the heat, he may quit the kitchen. Ramsay’s reputation is on the line, so there’s bound to be high blood pressure, raised voices and serious clashes as he attempts to do the impossible: turn a deserted dining room into the most sought-after venue in town in just a week.

CAST: Gordon Ramsay

THE SEARCH FOR THE NEXT GREAT AMERICAN BAND (working title) (Fridays, 8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT)

What “American Idol” did for individuals, THE SEARCH FOR THE NEXT GREAT AMERICAN BAND is going to do for musical groups. The producers of “American Idol” will conduct the ultimate search for an undiscovered band. THE SEARCH FOR THE NEXT GREAT AMERICAN BAND is scouring the country, seeking groups from all musical genres who think they have what it takes to make it big. Judges will narrow down bands from all walks of life – musicians of different ages, family acts, garage bands, etc. – to 10 semi-finalists, who will perform in front of a live studio audience. Viewers then will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite bands. The final three acts will compete for a major recording contract and the chance to become music superstars.

NASHVILLE (working title) (Fridays, 9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT)

From the creative minds behind the hit series “Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County” comes NASHVILLE, a high-stakes, high-drama docu-soap set in "the biggest small town in America.” The show focuses on the dreamers and dream-makers in the music industry, as well as those trying to make their mark on Nashville’s big business and high society. The series features a diverse, vibrant young cast perched on the cusp of achieving their greatest successes in a town that can make you or break you. Talent, power, drive, love and hope are the fuel that makes Nashville burn bright – and makes this unique place the true embodiment of the American Dream. Behind every song there’s a story waiting to be told, and there are many such stories in NASHVILLE.

The following new dramas are slated for January launches:

CANTERBURY’S LAW (Thursdays, 9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT)

From executive producers Denis Leary and Jim Serpico (“Rescue Me,” “The Job”) and writer Dave Erickson (“Murder in Greenwich”) comes CANTERBURY’S LAW, a courtroom drama about a rebellious female defense attorney who’s willing to bend the law in order to protect the wrongfully accused. ELIZABETH CANTERBURY (Julianna Margulies, “ER”) is a force of nature. An attorney on the rise, she puts her career on the line to take on risky and unpopular cases, even when they take a toll on her personal life. Elizabeth and her law professor husband MATTHEW CANTERBURY (Linus Roache, “Batman Begins,” “The Chronicles of Riddick”), haunted by the disappearance of their young son, have settled in Providence, Rhode Island, in an attempt to distance themselves from the tragedy and put their relationship back together. But those goals become elusive whenever Elizabeth’s work provides a stark reminder of the justice absent in their own lives. At the office, Canterbury has surrounded herself with a brilliant but motley crew of attorneys. RUSSELL CROSS (Ben Shenkman, “Pi,” “Angels in America”) was forced out of the Providence District Attorney’s Office when he went toe-to-toe with his morally bankrupt boss, D.A. Zach Williams. His reputation tarnished, Russell turned to Canterbury, the only attorney willing to take him in. Now Russell provides a much-needed voice of reason for Canterbury even when she doesn’t want to hear it, his position of influence well-earned by their years of friendship. CHESTER FIELDS (Jocko Sims, “Dreamgirls,” “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation”) and MOLLY McCONNELL (Trieste Dunn, “United 93”) are the associates rounding out Canterbury’s legal crew. Chester is a blue-blooded congressman’s son who is embarrassed by his privileged upbringing and has turned his back on politics. Molly, in contrast, is headstrong, passionate and quick to take sides – even if she finds herself in the opposite corner from Canterbury.

CAST: Julianna Margulies as Elizabeth Canterbury, Linus Roache as Matthew Canterbury, Ben Shenkman as Russell Cross, Trieste Dunn as Molly McConnell, Jocko Sims as Chester Fields

THE SARAH CONNOR CHRONICLES (Sundays, 9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT)

Executive producers Josh Friedman (“War of the Worlds”), David Nutter (“Supernatural,” “Smallville”) and C-2 Pictures (“Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines”) bring to television an intense new drama based on the celebrated heroine of the “Terminator” movies: Sarah Connor. At the end of “Terminator 2: Judgment Day,” Sarah vanquished the liquid metal Terminator sent from the future to kill her teenage son, John. Sarah and John now find themselves alone in a very dangerous, complicated world. Fugitives from the law, they are confronted with the reality that still more enemies from the future, and the present, could attack at any moment. THE SARAH CONNOR CHRONICLES reveals what happens when SARAH (Lena Headey, “The Brothers Grimm,” “300”) stops running and goes on the offensive against an ever-evolving technological enemy bent on destroying her life, and perhaps the world. Her son, 15-year-old JOHN CONNOR (Thomas Dekker, “Heroes”), knows that he may be the future savior of mankind, but is not yet ready to take on the mantle of leadership that he’s told is his destiny. John finds himself inextricably drawn to CAMERON (Summer Glau, “Serenity,” “The Unit”), an enigmatic and otherworldly student at his high school, who soon proves to be much more than his confidante – she assumes the role of Sarah and John’s fearless protector. On their trail are not only threats from the future, but an intelligent and tough FBI agent, JAMES ELLISON (Richard T. Jones, “Judging Amy”), who soon becomes a powerful ally.

Directed by David Nutter and produced by Warner Bros. Television and C-2 Pictures, THE SARAH CONNOR CHRONICLES represents an exciting reinvention of the “Terminator” franchise, in which the strong and intrepid Sarah discovers that protecting her son and stopping the rise of the machines is more difficult than she had ever imagined.

CAST: Lena Headey as Sarah Connor, Thomas Dekker as John Connor, Richard T. Jones as James Ellison, Summer Glau as Cameron

The new comedy scheduled to premiere in January is:

THE RETURN OF JEZEBEL JAMES (working title) (Wednesdays, 8:30-9:00 PM ET/PT)

Can two estranged sisters, polar opposites, live together when one agrees to carry the other’s baby? SARAH THOMKINS (Parker Posey, “For Your Consideration,” “Best in Show”) is a bright, optimistic, determined woman who seems to have it all – a great job as a children’s book editor, an eager-to-please assistant, BUDDY (Michael Arden), who helps keep her life together, and a no-strings-attached personal relationship with successful businessman MARCUS SONTI (Scott Cohen, “Kissing Jessica Stein”). Nevertheless, as her father, RONALD (Ron McLarty, “Law & Order”), is constantly pointing out, something is missing from Sarah’s life. Her hard work may garner accolades, but when she goes home at night, she is very much alone. All too aware that she isn’t getting any younger, Sarah decides to have a baby on her own and gets the shock of her life when the doctor tells her she can’t get pregnant. Having no concept of the term “can’t,” Sarah wills herself to execute a plan. With nowhere else to turn, Sarah sets up a meeting with her quirky younger sister, COCO (Lauren Ambrose, “Six Feet Under”), and proposes a plan for Coco to carry her baby. They haven’t seen each other in a while, and Coco refuses to go along with such a huge favor. But something happens when Sarah mentions that she’s turned Coco’s imaginary childhood friend, Jezebel James, into a children’s book. Even though she doesn’t say so out loud, Coco is clearly touched, and, realizing that her current living situation – sharing a couch with her friend’s sick dog – isn’t working out, Coco decides that this just might be worth a try.

CAST: Parker Posey as Sarah, Lauren Ambrose as Coco, Scott Cohen as Marcus, Michael Arden as Buddy, Ron McLarty as Ronald

The comedy slated for a spring debut is:

THE RULES FOR STARTING OVER (working title) (Date and Time TBA)

From the creatively fruitful minds of the Farrelly Brothers comes a single camera comedy, set in Boston, about a group of newly single friends learning the painful lessons of starting over in their 30s. They’d all love to get remarried, if they could just find their true loves. JACK “GATOR” GATELY (Craig Bierko, “Cinderella Man,” “Boston Legal”) is a charismatic, optimistic leader who never expected to be single again. But now that he is, he’s determined to make the best of it. He’s going to sift through all the bruised, damaged, occasionally psychotic fruit until he finds “the one.” Joining Gator in bachelorhood redux is his thrice-divorced best friend TOMMY (Johnny Sneed, “The Guardian,” “Fever Pitch”). The founder and brewmaster of an upstart microbrewery, Tommy has a voracious appetite for food, beer and women. He falls in love easily and always disastrously, yet truly hopes his fourth starter marriage will be “the one.” DR. FREDDY SAHGAL (Shaun Majumder, “24,” “Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle”) has seen some pretty strange stuff during his years as a successful surgeon, but he’s never seen any of it through the eyes of a single man. Probably the least equipped of the group to handle this unexpected life change is Dr. Freddy, who can execute a triple bypass in his sleep, but is all thumbs when it comes to the opposite sex. Rounding out the group is KATE (Rashida Jones, “The Office”), a smart, successful attorney who handled all three of the boys’ divorces. Having just turned 30, Kate finds herself dumped after a seven-year engagement. She reluctantly joins the guys in negotiating the treacherous waters of dating. Kate owns the brownstone next to Gator’s. Over time, this pair may find that “the one” is just a brick wall away.

CAST: Craig Bierko as Gator, Rashida Jones as Kate, Johnny Sneed as Tommy, Shaun Majumder as Freddy

The new unscripted series scheduled to premiere this summer is:

ANCHORWOMAN (Date and Time TBA)

PHIL HURLEY is the owner of a tiny Texas news station, KYTX Channel 19, and he is desperate to turn the tide of his mediocre ratings, or even just compete with a rival channel. Phil has shocked the station and town of Tyler, Texas, by bringing in a gorgeous model and ex-WWE diva with no previous news experience to be his next ANCHORWOMAN – all in hopes of reinventing the look of Channel 19 and overhauling its below-average 6 share to a number more like his competitor’s dominating 36. Former Miss New York and über-vixen LAUREN JONES packs up her Versace dresses and heads to the middle of nowhere to start a new career. Can this bombshell cut it as a serious reporter? Will she save KYTX, or make it the laughingstock of the Lone Star State? Lauren wants to show everyone she’s no airhead, and this is her big chance to prove she’s more than just a pretty face. The entire newsroom thinks the boss has made a giant mistake. Reigning anchor ANNALISA PETRAGLIA is not about to lose her Queen Bee status to some L.A. hottie. News Director DAN DELGADO is fit to be tied as his beloved journalistic standards go out the window. MICHELLE REESE, a hard-nosed reporter bound for CNN, will take no prisoners. Lauren will struggle not only with the news team and an unfamiliar town, but also with the not-so-Hollywood news stories – covering bake sales, cowpie-tossing contests and county fairs like they were Watergate. News anchor or dead weight? Only the ratings will tell, so stay tuned for the next ANCHORWOMAN: Lauren Jones.

CAST: Lauren Jones as herself, Phil Hurley as himself, Annalisa Petraglia as herself, Dan Delgado as himself, Michelle Reese as herself

THE CW PRIMETIME SCHEDULE FOR FALL 2007-08

MONDAY

8:00 p.m. Everybody Hates Chris

8:30 p.m. Aliens in America (New Series)

9:00 p.m. Girlfriends

9:30 p.m. The Game

TUESDAY

8:00 p.m. Beauty and the Geek

9:00 p.m. Reaper (New Series)

WEDNESDAY

8:00 p.m. America's Next Top Model

9:00 p.m. Gossip Girl (New Series)

THURSDAY

8:00 p.m. Smallville

9:00 p.m. Supernatural

FRIDAY

8:00 p.m. Friday Night SmackDown!

SUNDAY

7:00 p.m. CW Now (New Series)

7:30 p.m. Online Nation (New Series)

8:00 p.m. Life is Wild (New Series)

9:00 p.m. America's Next Top Model (encore presentation)

New The CW Series

New Comedies

"ALIENS IN AMERICA" (New Comedy)

Justin Tolchuk (Dan Byrd, "The Hills Have Eyes") is a sensitive, lanky 16-year-old just trying to make it through the social nightmare of high school in Medora, Wisconsin, with the help of his well-meaning mom Franny (Amy Pietz, "Caroline in the City"), aspiring-entrepreneur dad Gary (Patrick Breen, "Kevin Hill"), and his popular sister Claire (Lindsey Shaw, "Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide"), who is sweetly unaware of how good-looking she is. When Franny signs up for the school's international exchange student program, she pictures an athletic, brilliant Nordic teen who will bestow instant coolness on her outsider son. However, when the Tolchuk's exchange student arrives, he turns out to be Raja Musharaff (Adhir Kalyan, "Fair City"), a 16-year-old Pakistani Muslim. Despite the cultural chasm between them, Justin and Raja quickly develop an unlikely friendship that just might allow them to navigate the minefield that is contemporary high school. It's going to be a very interesting year for Raja, Justin, his family and the entire population of Medora. ALIENS IN AMERICA is from CBS Paramount Network Television Inc. and Warner Bros. Television with executive producers Tim Doyle ("Jake in Progress"), Moses Port ("Just Shoot Me," "Mad About You") and David Guarascio ("Just Shoot Me," "Mad About You"). Luke Greenfield ("The Girl Next Door") directed the pilot.

New Dramas

"REAPER" (New Drama)

For the first 20 years of his life, Sam (Bret Harrison, "The Loop," "Grounded for Life") wondered why his parents went so easy on him. Whether it was school, sports or career choices, Sam's mom (Allison Hossack, "Falcon Beach") and dad (Andrew Airlie, "The L Word") always let him get by with the least possible effort, while at the same time pressuring his younger brother Keith (Kyle Switzer, "15/Love") to excel. As a result, Sam skipped college, took a dead-end job and now wastes endless hours playing video games and wishing he had the guts to ask out his pretty co-worker, Andi (Nikki Reed, "Thirteen," "The O.C."). Everything in his slacker world changes the day Sam turns 21 and discovers the ungodly reason his parents let him slide: they sold his soul to the devil before he was born. Satan himself (Ray Wise, "24," "The Closer") drops by to personally explain that Sam must now serve as his bounty hunter, tracking down evil souls that have escaped and returning them to Hell. At first, Sam refuses to accept his bizarre fate, but after getting just a glimpse of Satan's temper, Sam realizes that breaking a deal with the devil has consequences that are very, very bad. Armed with a constantly changing series of vessels ?? starting with a Dirt Devil mini-vacuum ?? to collect the escapees, Sam immediately finds that the work is dangerous and frightening, even with the goofball help of his friends and fellow slackers, Bert "Sock" Wysocki (Tyler Labine, "Boston Legal," "Invasion") and Ben (Rick Gonzalez, "Coach Carter"), along with Sock's former-girlfriend-turned-paralegal, Josie (Valarie Rae Miller, "Dark Angel"). Still, as weird and scary as his life has become, Sam is surprised to find that he somehow feels good about his newfound "mission" ?? removing evil-doers from the world and sending them back where they belong. With his friends and his trusty vessel-of-the-week at his side, Sam is ready to face his destiny as the Reaper. REAPER is from ABC Studios with executive producers Michelle Fazekas ("Ed," "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit"), Tara Butters ("Ed," "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit"), Mark Gordon ("Grey's Anatomy," "Criminal Minds"), Deb Spera ("Criminal Minds"), Tom Spezialy ("Desperate Housewives") and Kevin Smith ("Clerks," "Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back"). Kevin Smith also directed the pilot.

"GOSSIP GIRL" (New Drama)

The privileged prep school teens on Manhattan's Upper East Side first learn that Serena Van Der Woodsen (Blake Lively, "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants") is back in town the way they learn all the important news in their lives ?? from the blog of the all-knowing albeit ultra-secretive Gossip Girl. No one knows Gossip Girl's identity, but everyone in this exclusive and complicated vicious circle relies on her text messages for the latest scoop. Serena's closest friend, Blair (Leighton Meester, "Surface"), is just as surprised as everyone else to find that Serena has suddenly ended her self-imposed exile to boarding school and returned to Manhattan. The tension between Blair and Serena isn't lost on Gossip Girl, who is determined to uncover and fuel any and all scandals. Does it involve Serena's brother Eric (Connor Paolo, "One Life to Live"), Blair's boyfriend Nate (Chace Crawford, "The Covenant") or Nate's buddy Chuck (Ed Westwick, "Children of Men")? Maybe it has something to do with Dan (Penn Badgley, "John Tucker Must Die") and his sister Jenny (Taylor Momsen, "Spy Kids 2," "How The Grinch Stole Christmas"), whose middle-class background keeps them on the fringes of this exclusive clique. Even the parents ?? from Serena's mother Lily (Kelly Rutherford, "Melrose Place"), a former ballerina/rock-groupie, to Nate's high-powered father Howie "The Captain" Archibald (Sam Robards, "The West Wing"), to Dan and Jenny's dad Rufus (Matthew Settle, "Brothers and Sisters"), a former rocker turned art gallery owner ?? are aware that their sons and daughters are constantly checking their Sidekicks to read Gossip Girl's latest sightings and overheard tidbits. Overriding all the shifting friendships, jealousies and turmoil in this wealthy and complex world, the central mystery remains -- Who Is Gossip Girl? Based on the popular series of young-adult novels by Cecily von Ziegesar, GOSSIP GIRL is from Alloy Entertainment in association with Warner Bros. Television and CBS Paramount Television Inc. with executive producers Josh Schwartz ("The O.C.") & Stephanie Savage ("The O.C."), Bob Levy and Leslie Morgenstein ("Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants"). Mark Piznarski ("Veronica Mars," "Friday Night Lights") directed the pilot.

"LIFE IS WILD" (New Drama)

Katie Clarke (Leah Pipes, "Clubhouse") may never forgive her veterinarian father, Danny (Brett Cullen, "Ghost Rider," "Friday Night Lights"), for dragging their entire blended family out of New York City to spend a year living in a broken-down lodge called The Blue Antelope in a game reserve deep inside South Africa. Everyone in the family, including Katie's 11-year-old brother Chase (K'sun Ray, "Smith"), Danny's second wife Jo (Judith Hoag, "Armageddon"), her rebellious teenage son Jesse (Andrew St. John, "General Hospital") and 7-year-old daughter, Mia (Mary Matilyn Mouser, "Eloise"), is sure Danny has lost his mind. But Danny's reasons go beyond his desire to keep his troubled family together while making a difference in the lives of the people and animals of South Africa: his deceased first wife Claire grew up at The Blue Antelope and it's still home to her reclusive father Art (David Butler). After just a few days in South Africa, the family has already encountered an injured lioness, a lost cub, and a gentle giraffe. They've also met a few locals, including a handsome young Brit, Oliver Banks (newcomer Calvin Goldspink) and his twin sister Emily (newcomer Tiffany Mulheron), whose father Colin Banks (Jeremy Sheffield), runs a safari business for wealthy tourists, and Tumelo (newcomer Atandwa Kani), a teen who dreams of becoming a veterinarian. While they are definitely outsiders, Katie and the rest of the family are nevertheless beginning to love the breathtaking vistas of the bush country and the vibrant culture enveloping them. A year in this strange but beautiful place might not be so bad after all. LIFE IS WILD is a production of CBS Paramount Network Television Inc., Warner Bros. Television and Company Pictures, an All 3 Media Company, with executive producers Michael Rauch ("Love Monkey," "Beautiful People"), Charlie Pattinson ("Wild at Heart," "Shameless") and George Faber ("Wild at Heart," "Skins"). Bryan Gordon ("The Office," "Curb Your Enthusiasm") directed the pilot.

New Reality Series

"CW NOW" (New Reality Series)

CW NOW blends news and entertainment to create the ultimate source for everything that's hip, hot and happening right now in the world of young adults. With a team of experts focusing on the topics and trends that appeal specifically to The CW generation, this new series will feature informative and entertaining reports on the hottest fashions, the coolest music, the must-see movies and the must-have gadgets and technology. CW NOW will be everywhere young adults are: from cyberspace profiling the best of the web, to hitting the streets and getting inside the most popular hotspots. With young adults' insatiable appetite for all things celebrity, each episode will report on the latest news and gossip from inside the glitz and glamour of Hollywood. Moving at a rapid-fire pace and utilizing eye-catching graphics and visuals, CW NOW fits perfectly with the on-demand lifestyle of adults 18-34. CW NOW is a co-production of Telepictures Productions and Warner Horizon Television with executive producers Lisa Gregorisch ("Extra") and Mike Miller ("Extra").

"ONLINE NATION" (New Reality Series)

Young adults have taken their quest for fame into their own hands as the amount of user-generated entertainment continues to explode across the internet. Now The CW is giving them a nationally televised stage to show off what they've got. ONLINE NATION scours the nearly infinite number of websites, blogs and user-generated materials on the internet to find the best, the hottest, the unique and sometimes, the flat-out bizarre, and presents it on The CW audience's other favorite screen: the TV screen. This fun, irreverent weekly series features everything and anything that has captured the attention of the online world, from the most popular sites to the addictive viral videos being shared by millions, to insights from the digital tastemakers. Born of the internet and tailored specifically for this generation, this series also features an innovative interactive element as viewers will be able to see what others are saying and communicate with them live on the air. The CW is turning mouse potatoes into couch potatoes by putting all the greatest internet clips in one ready-to-use package. ONLINE NATION is from Room 403 Productions with executive producers David Hurwitz ("Fear Factor") and Paul Cockerill ("Trigger Happy TV," "Jimmy Kimmel Live").

"CROWNED: THE MOTHER OF ALL PAGEANTS" (New Reality Series)

Judges Carson Kressley ("Queer Eye for the Straight Guy"), former Miss U.S.A. Shanna Moakler ("Dancing with the Stars," "Meet the Barkers"), and television personality Cynthia Garrett referee an eight-episode competition that dares to pit mother/daughter teams against each other in a no-holds-barred beauty pageant. CROWNED: THE MOTHER OF ALL PAGEANTS explores one of the most emotional and volatile relationships as mothers and daughters from all walks of life must compete together ?? and against other mother/daughter teams ?? in order to win. Faced with challenges that focus on preparing them for the pageant show finale, the women will have to brand a 'style' for their mother/daughter team via clothing and swimwear, create ways of expressing a point of view about issues in the world, and practice for the big pageant dance number. Not only do good looks, talent and a penchant for world peace have to run in the family, each team must also have patience, teamwork and a healthy sense of humor. In the end, one mother/daughter team will be "crowned" the winner and will receive a valuable prize package, including a $100,000 cash award, and, of course, a fabulous pair of tiaras. CROWNED: THE MOTHER OF ALL PAGEANTS is a production of Fox Television Studios, with creator/executive producer Laurie Girion ("Cheerleader Nation," "Last Comic Standing 2").

"FARMER WANTS A WIFE" (New Reality Series)

The CW cultivates romance a là "Green Acres" with FARMER WANTS A WIFE, a comedic reality series designed to help one farm boy find the city girl of his dreams. Based on the hit British format, this first U.S. version will find a charming, hard-working farmer who is happy with his life but lacking romance and wondering if he might find happiness with a woman from the city. The show's producers will search the nation's cities to select a group of 10 women who have had it with bad dates in the big city and are open to making a big change. The group will consist of women looking for an escape from the hustle and bustle of the city and wondering if a country man with country values might offer a more attractive lifestyle. FARMER WANTS A WIFE will bring these city women to the country farmer. The ladies will have to impress him with their heart and their newfound "love" of the country life, or they'll be sent back to the city. Are these city girls ready for the realities of life and work on a farm ?? driving a tractor, taking care of very large farm animals and attending bingo night? Through a series of challenges, group activities, shocking eliminations and cozy dates, 10 fast-lane women will see how they match up with a back-roads guy on the path to true love. FARMER WANTS A WIFE is from Fremantle Media North American (FMNA) and Super Delicious LLC with executive producers Cecile Frot-Coutaz, Adam Cohen, Cara Tapper, and Joanna Vernetti.

ABC Pilots

Mr. & Mrs. Smith

The recent box office hit about a suburban couple secretly working as competing assassins comes to the small screen.

The cast has not been assigned yet.

Produced by Fox Television Studio. Dave Bartis, Simon Kinberg, and Doug Liman are executive producers. Doug Liman is the director. Simon Kinberg is the writer.

The Thick of It

Adapted from the British series of the same name, this comedy--penned by Arrested Development's Richard Day and Mitch Hurwitz--will follow the foibles and misadventures of a Congress member and his staff.

Executive producers include Hurwitz, Day, Paul Telegdy, and Armando Iannucci. The pilot is produced by Sony Pictures TV and BBC Worldwide.

Cashmere Mafia

The working mom's answer to Sex and the City, this drama tells the story of four female executives who support one another through the trials and tribulations of work, family, and everything else life in New York City throws at them.

The pilot, from Sony Pictures Television, was written by Kevin Wade and will be directed by Peyton Reed ("The Break-Up").

Women's Murder Club

A series of mystery books by James Patterson was the inspiration for this new series, which tells the story of four women who work together to solve some of the most confounding murder cases out there. Their jobs as a homicide detective, a medical examiner, a newspaper reporter, and an assistant district attorney give them a formidable range of skills, and their strong friendship provides basis for the teamwork that's necessary to crack each case.

Marlowe

ABC and Touchstone are bringing Raymond Chandler's private investigator Philip Marlowe back to television in this pilot.

Jason O'Mara has been cast as Philip Marlowe, he will also be a producer. Marlow was created by Carol Wolper and Greg Pruss. The Executive Producers are Carol Wolper, Daniel Blatt, Daniel Pipski, Greg Pruss and Sean Bailey.

Bedrooms & Boardrooms

Ever wondered what happens when high-powered C.E.O.s go wild? This new drama promises to show us just that!

Michael Vartan of Alias will star in the pilot, written and executive produced by Jon Harmon Feldman and directed by Charles McDougall.

American Family

American Family follows a modern family who keep up the appearance that they have it all together, but behind closed doors their life is chaotic and full of challenges.

The Sony Pictures Television pilot will be written and executive produced by Jay Scherick and Dave Ronn.

Eli Stone

Greg Berlanti and Marc Guggenheim bring us the tale of a San Francisco lawyer who finds out he has prophetic powers and decide to use them for good.

Jonny Lee Miller will star as Eli Stone; other cast members include Loretta Devine, Natasha Henstridge, Sam Jaeger, and Victor Garber.

The Call

Follows a team of Los Angeles paramedics in real time as they save lives while screwing up their own.

24 vets Joel Surnow, Robert Cochran, and Howard Gordon teamed up with Kitchen Confidential's David Hemingson for the creation and executive production of this project.

Sam I Am

This single-camera comedy introduces us to Sam, a hit-and-run victim who develops amnesia and must rediscover everything about her life and herself.

Novelist Cecelia Ahern teams up with TV writer/producer Don Todd for the half-hour pilot from Touchstone Television.

Carpoolers

This new comedy follows a group of suburban guys on their carpool to work.

The Touchstone Televison pilot, written by Bruce McCulloch, will be executive produced by McCulloch, David Miner, Justin Falvey and Darryl Frank.

Family of the Year

The Holloways are ten-time winners of their New Mexico town's "family of the year" title...but now a new clan is threatening to take away their crown.

The pilot, written by Grounded for Life's Erica Rivinoja, will be executive produced by Rivinoja and Pam Brady for 20th Century Fox Television.

The Middle

This new comedy series uses a mother's point of view to shed light on the lives of a middle-class family in the Midwest.

The Warner Bros. Television pilot was written by Eileen Heisler and DeAnn Heline, who will also serve as executive producers.

All Fall Down

A successful lawyer moves from the big city to her hometown of Savannah, Georgia, where she must put up with her crazy relatives while adapting to her new job at her father's law firm.

This Warner Bros. Television project was created and will be executive produced by Rina Mimoun of Everwood.

Dirty Sexy Money

After his father's death, an idealistic lawyer finds himself bound to a wealthy New York family with boundless legal (and illegal) demands.

The hour-long Touchstone Television pilot was penned by Craig Wright and will be executive produced by Wright, Bryan Singer, and Greg Berlanti.

Football Wives

Three women, married to football superstars, ride the waves of wealth and fame in this series based on the hit British soap Footballers' Wives.

The pilot, directed by Brian Singer of House, was written by Marco Pennette and will be executive produced by Singer, Pennette, Chris Brancato, Bert Salke, and Shed Productions.

Judy's Got a Gun

A woman seeks balance between her life as a single mom and her job as a suburban detective.

Miss/Guided

This comedy series follows a woman working as a guidance counselor at the high school she once attended.

Pushing Daisies

This romantic drama shows us the strange world of a man who can bring dead people back to life through the power of his touch.

Suspects

This drama attempts to solve a recently committed crime by scrutinizing each of several suspects' stories.

The Great American Dream Vote

This new show lets everyday hard working american people live their dreams of one day becoming famous, or just get their fifteen minutes of fame. Depending on what the studio audience thinks.

Donny Osmond hosts the great american dream vote, the game show where contestants face off in front of the studio audience. There will be several rounds in which one contestant will be voted off by the studio audience, one by one until two contestants remain. It will be up to the viewers at home to decide who gets their dream full filed and who has to start packing for home.

The Imposter

This reality series will launch a search for America's best celebrity impersonator.

Oprah Winfrey's The Big Give

10 people will receive set amounts of money and resources, which they must use in a contest to create the best way to give to others. The winner will receive a handsome reward!

CBS Pilots

The Big Bang Theory

From writers/producers Chuck Lorre ("Two And A Half Men") and Bill Prady ("Gilmore Girls")comes a new comedy that shows what happens when two hyperintelligent scientists meet a beautiful woman--and realize they know next to nothing about life outside of the lab.

1321 Clover

This documentary-style sitcom tells the story of...wait for it...a typical suburban family!

The pilot, created and executive produced by King of the Hill vets Paul Corrigan and Brad Walsh, is based at CBS Paramount Network Television.

Skip Tracer

Stephen Dorff will star in this new drama as Los Angeles' "go-to guy" for locating missing persons.

The pilot, based at CBS Paramount Network Television, will be written and executive produced by Robin Green and Mitchel Burgess (The Sopranos). Dorff and Tucker Tooley will also serve as executive producers.

Viva Laughlin!

This new musical series, based on the BBC's Viva Blackpool!, chronicles the adventures of a family attempting to run a Las Vegas casino.

Gabriele Muccino (The Pursuit of Happyness) will direct the pilot, and will join executive producers Bob Lowry, Hugh Jackman, John Palermo, Paul Telegdy, and Peter Bowker. Jackman will also guest star.

Los Duques

This soapy drama tells the story of a multi-generational Latin American family in the rum business.

Cynthia Cidre wrote the pilot and will executive produce alongside Jonathan Prince, Polly Anthony, and Jimmy Iovine.

22 Birthdays

22 Birthdays follows the lives of a group Los Angeles elite and powerful, examining the twists and turns their trysts, love, and lies take as they gather at birthday parties for their children.

Bill Oakley, Josh Weinstein, and Peter Noah created the pilot and will executive produce with Doug Liman and Dave Bartis.

The Captain

This single-camera comedy follows the life of a writer and how his life changes after he moves into an old Hollywood apartment.

The pilot was written by feature writer-director John Hamburg, who will also direct and executive produce.

Babylon Fields

In this comedic drama, the dead are resurrected and try to resume their former lives where they left off. The zombies rising results in lives regained as families are restored, but at the same time opens old wounds. The pilot episode is written by Gerald Cuesta and Michael Atkinson, who will also serve as supervising producers.

Demons

An ex-Jesuit priest/psychologist finds a new career performing exorcisms.

Fugly

This new comedy from Greg Garcia tells the story of three plain-looking Southern sisters who pool their cash to give one an extreme makeover, then move to Hollywood to take advantage of her good looks.

Law Dogs

Janeane Garofalo stars in this drama about a team of public defenders.

Name That Tune

The classic game show is revived for a modern version featuring live performances by popular contemporary artists.

Protect & Serve

Cops in the suburbs of Los Angeles deal with personal and professional issues.

The Singing Office

This reality competition wants to make singing stars out of regular office staff members...but first, the contestants must face an audition in front of their coworkers.

Swingtown

This new drama takes viewers back to the 1970s for a look at suburban households testing the murky waters of sexual revolution.

Twilight

Twilight follows an immortal vampire/private eye and the issues he struggles with as a result of his immortality. Joel Silver is executive producing with Trevor Munson and Ron Koslow writing and executive producing.

Untitled Stiller & Taylor Project

A comedy about a famous actress struggling to balance her fame and career with the demands of her close-knit family.

Untitled Mark Burnett Project

This pirate-themed reality series puts contestants through a series of land- and sea-based challenges.

NBC Pilots

The Lipstick Jungle

The Lipstick Jungle, another hit novel by Sex and the City author Candace Bushnell, is headed for the small screen. While Sex and the City followed the exploits of four single women looking for love in New York, The Lipstick Jungle tracks three powerful career women who are willing to do almost anything for success in the business world. Their thirst for achievement is sure to get them where they want to go--but at what personal cost?

The Steve Wilkos Show

Steve Wilkos, better known as long-time head of security on the Jerry Springer show, doles out advice in this hour-long talk show.

Wilkos' assets as a host include morals instilled by his Marine training and street smarts garnered from his experience as a police officer.

Untitled Blake/Shore Project

In a traditionally male-dominated world, one female police officer (Famke Janssen) finds her place at the center of this new drama.

The NBC Universal Television Studio pilot was written and created by House alums Peter Blake and David Shore. The pair will also serve as executive directors.

Area 52

Area 52 is a workplace comedy set deep in the Nevada desert where the U.S. government id hiding an extraterrestrial.

The NBC Universal Television-based pilot was written by Mike Armstrong and will be directed by Dean Parisot. The pair will also serve as executive producers along with David Latt.

Chuck

The O.C. creator Josh Schwartz and We Are Marshall director McG, bring us Chuck a drama laced with humor about young twenty-something spies, co-written by Schwartz and Chris Fedak. McG will also serve as an executive producer with Schwartz, while Fedak and Peter Johnson will be co-executive producers.

The Mastersons of Manhattan

The Mastersons of Manhattan follows the lives of two sisters from a prominent New York family.

Ft. Pit

Ft. Pit is a cop drama with touched of comedy that follows a cop, played by Michael Rispoli, who is assigned to desk duty in one of the worst NYPD precincts in Brooklyn.

M.O.N.Y.

M.O.N.Y. follows the life of an average Joe who suddenly finds himself in the position of the mayor of New York. The pilot is directed by Spike Lee.

Life

Damien Lewis stars as a former police officer who, after years of false imprisonment, returns to the force with a decidedly different philosophy.

Thank God You're Here

The Australian sketch comedy hit comes to America! Watch as each episode's celebrity guests do their best to improvise in comedic sketches they know nothing about.

Comedy Colosseum

Aspiring comedians get the chance to win a large cash prize by earning the most laughs from a randomly selected group of audience members.

The IT Crowd

This new comedy, based on the British series of the same name, centers on three misfits who work in the IT department of a large corporation.

I'm With Stupid

A young man down on his luck meets a man in a wheelchair and ends up moving into his new friend's group home for the disabled.

Kath & Kim

Based on the hit Australian series, this comedy follows a divorced mom living in a suburban house with her depressed daughter.

Lipshitz Saves the World

A teenage loner realizes he's destined to save the world.

The Watch

This new drama shows what happens when a suburban neighborhood watch group makes a few major mistakes.

Zip

A con-artist dad and his kids seek "the good life" in Beverly Hills.

The script for the Pilot is written by Mark Rizzo, who is also the Supervising Producer.

FOX Pilots

Animals

An animated comedy described as a parody of suburban life, with critters filling in for humans.

The pilot, from Adam Sandler's Happy Madison production company, was created by TV Funhouse's Robert Smigel. Smigel wrote the project along with Greg Cohen, and the pair will executive produce with Sandler, Jack Giarraputo, and Doug Robinson.

The Apostles

A group of cops allows the pressures of their work to follow them home to their personal lives.

The hour-long 20th Century Fox Television pilot was created by Charles Pratt, Jr. (Vanished), who will also executive produce.

Deeply Irresponsible

An uptight middle-class family finds their lives turned upside-down when their unconventional, happy-go-lucky grandfather moves in.

The 20th Century Fox Television pilot was written by Victor Fresco, who will also serve as executive producer.

The Return of Jezebel James

Amy Sherman-Palladino, creator of Gilmore Girls, brings us this comedy about two estranged sisters who must forge a new relationship when one agrees to carry the other's baby. Scott Cohen, also of Gilmore Girls, will star as the boyfriend of one sister.

Sherman-Palladino will also serve as director and executive producer.

The Cure

The Cure is a drama revolving around a group of people that cut through medial bureaucratic red tape to make sure that people in need of help receive the care they need. The pilot is written by Oscar award winning writer Akiva Goldsman.

K-Ville

This buddy cop drama is set in post- Hurricane Katrina New Orleans, where two police partners have conflicting ideas about how to handle the city's problems.

Jonathan Lisco (Jack & Bobby) is writer and executive producer of the hour-long 20th Century Fox Television pilot.

When Women Rule the World

Fox takes a look at what would happen if gender roles are turned upside down. Participants will go to a remote, primitive location where they will be tasked with creating a new society where women are in charge and men are subservient.

Canterbury's Law

Canterbury's Law follows a passionate female defense attorney who pushes the envelope to protect her innocent clients.

The pilot, written by Dave Erickson, will be executive produced by Denis Leary and Jim Serpico of Apostle Productions.

Frangela

Popular comedians Frances Callier and Angela Shelton try their luck on the small screen with this series, which promises to shows us what happens when each woman releases her "inner black bitch."

Hackett

When an intellectual ladies' man finds his teaching job at Yale in scandalous shambles, he retreats to Ohio for a new life as a public high school teacher.

The Life and Times of Tim

This animated comedy brings viewers into the fascinating life of a twenty-something guy.

The Minister of Divine

Based on U.K. comedy The Vicar of Dibley, this new series revolves around a woman who tries to atone for her checkered past by becoming a minister in her Georgia hometown.

N.S.A. Innocent

What happens when a regular guy gets caught up in the world of danger and espionage? This new series will show us just that.

New Amsterdam

A New York City homicide detective is cursed with immortality.

Philadelphia General

The lives and loves of a team of nurses are chronicled in this new drama.

Supreme Courtships

Six Supreme Court clerks and their supervisors navigate the choppy waters of life, love, and work.

Playing Chicken

Two brothers must live together after one suffers an accident that leaves him wheelchair-bound. Unfortunately, these two siblings are as different as night and day!

The Rules of Starting Over

A 35-year-old man is a newcomer to the world of dating when his marriage crumbles after more than 10 happy years.

The Sarah Connor Chronicles

The Terminator franchise arrives on TV to give us insight into the lives of Sarah and John Connor.

Them

Graphic novel "Six" comes to the small screen to tell the story of an alien agent who comes to Earth in search of a rogue operative and finds himself lured in by the temptations of the blue planet.

Two Dreadful Children

A family of rednecks find that their disobedient, amoral twins are actually geniuses.

Two Families

Two sets of grown siblings learn they all share the same bigamist father.

Untitled Damon Santostefano Project

Fed up with the trials and tribulations of dating life, three female friends set out on a mission of justice against all the men who've done them wrong.

Untitled Rob Roy Thomas Project

An unwilling candidate is taken by surprise when he wins in an upset and must head to Washington to take his seat in Congress.

Kitchen Nightmares

Gordon Ramsay's British series gets made over for America. In this series, Ramsay will hit the road to help many a struggling restaurant find the path to success.

Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?

Ordinary adults must try their luck at a series of questions targeted at the fifth-grade level. The adults will be asked questions from elementary school textbooks. This show will test how smart you are and who dumb you are.

The CW Pilots

Crowned

Crowned is an eight episode reality program where mother-daughter teams compete to win a beauty pageant title.

The Fox Television Studios project was created by Laurie Girion, who will also executive produce.

Wild at Heart

A suburban vet and his family relocate to Africa to live on a wild game park in this new drama based on the eponymous British series.

Michael Rauch (Beautiful People) wrote the pilot and will executive produce alongside Charlie Pattinson and George Faber.

Aliens in America

A Wisconsin mom arranges to host a foreign exchange student, believing the visitor will help her shy son become more popular. When the student turns out to be a Muslim teenager from Pakistan, her plans go awry--and everyone is likely to learn a little lesson about life.

Gossip Girl

Based on the popular book series of the same name, this drama gives viewers a peek into the world of privileged teenagers on an elite private school in New York City. The story is written by The O.C.'s Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage, and directed by Mark Piznarski who has worked on series like Everwood and Veronica Mars.

Reaper

A twenty-something slacker finally scores a job as the devil's bounty hunter.

Gravity

This hour-long drama brings viewers to Los Angeles for a look into the daily lives of the sexiest police force around.

The World According to Barnes

Two geeky Princeton students use their formidable brain power to solve crimes.

Other Pilots

Alien Encounters - A&E

This new series boasts the rather lofty goal of proving, "once and for all," if there is indeed alien life in the universe. Alien Encounters' own team of experts will leave no stone unturned in their quest to explain paranormal activity.

Alien Encounters will be executive produced by Thom Beers and Phillip Segal.

Hollywood D.M.V. - A&E

This animated series gives viewers a funny look at the daily lives of Hollywood DMV employees and their famous customers--voiced by celebrity guest stars.

Tim Braine and Kevin Meagher will executive produce this pilot.

John from Cincinnati - HBO

From the creator of Deadwood comes this new "surf noir" drama about a dysfuctional Southern California family galvanized by the sudden arrival of two strangers: a man out for revenge and a boy looking for surfing lessons.

12 Miles of Bad Road - HBO

This new dramedy revolves around a Texas matriarch who must reconcile her booming business and immense wealth with the day-to-day matters of family life. Cast members will include Cameron Richardson, David Andrews, Eliza Coupe, Gary Cole, Ivana Milicevic, Katherine Lanasa, Kim Dickens, Leslie Jordan, Lily Tomlin, Mary Kay Place, Sean Bridges, and Texas Battle.

Whitney - HBO

Four free-wheeling women "blaze" their way around Miami in this comedic look at sexual politics.

This project was created by Lisa Schraeger (Numb3rs). Schraeger will executive produce alongside Alex Gansa and Larry Kennar.

Untitled Schulman & Yglesias Project - HBO

Based on Jerome Groopman's book "The Anatomy of Hope: How People Prevail in the Face of Illness," this drama shows the battle against cancer through the eyes of a patient.

Tom Schulman and Rafael Yglesias created the pilot and will executive produce alongside Bryan Burk and J.J. Abrams.

Flight of the Choncords - HBO

New Zealand folk parody duo Bret McKenzie and Jemaine Clement head for the small screen in this fictionalized look at their lives.

Stu Smiley, Troy Miller, and James Bobin will serve as executive producers.

In Treatment - HBO

A therapist (Gabriel Byrne) is the picture of insightful perfection when dealing with his patients...but becomes a raging ball of issues during his own therapy sessions.

Hagai Levi, Rodrigo Garcia, Mark Wahlberg and Stephen Levinson are the executive producers.

Tell Me You Love Me - HBO

This relationship drama brings viewers into the lives of three couples with intimacy problems. Cast will include Sherry Stringfield, Adam Scott, Ally Walker, Luke Kirby, Sonya Walger and Tim DeKay.

The pilot was created by Cynthia Mort, will be directed by Patricial Rozema, and will be executive produced by Gavin Polone and Vivian Cannon.

Flash Gordon - SciFi

This new series brings the famed comic strip character to the small screen for a contemporary look at his intergalactic adventures. Look for beloved characters like Ming, Dale Arden, and Dr. Hans Zarkov!

Destination Truth - SciFi

"Destination Truth", hosted by Josh Gates, takes viewers across the globe in search of answers. Every week Josh visits a different locale where he will interview witnesses in an attempt to get to the truth regarding some of the world’s most notorious supernatural mysteries, like the Chupacabra of Chile and the Mongolian Fire Worm.

Manchild - Showtime

Based on the BBC series of the same name, Manchild tells the story of four men nearing their 50th birthdays and diving head-first into midlife crises. Kevin Smith, John Corbett, Paul Hipp and James Purefoy will star.

Stephen Gyllenhaal will direct the half-hour pilot, which was written by Robb and Mark Cullen.

Insatiable - Showtime

Insatiable is about a small town where the residents all hide some sort of addiction. Cast will include Andie MacDowell, Andrea Martin, Beth Riesgraf, Kurtwood Smith, Kurtwood Smith, Lara Flynn Boyle, and Peter Facinelli.

The pilot was written and will be executive produced by Linda Wallem and Liz Brixius.

Californication - Showtime

David Duchovny heads up the cast in this comedy about a novelist with sex and drug addictions who is struggling to raise his son alone. Other cast members include Evan Handler and Natascha McElhone.

The pilot was written by Tom Kapinos, who will executive produce alongside Duchovny and Stephen Hopkins.

A.M.P.E.D. - Spike TV

A group of Minneapolis detectives and police officers has discovered that a strange genetic mutation is spreading through the population, causing previously normal citizens to become violent and destructive.

Wild World of Spike - Spike TV

This series brings much-deserved recognition to oddball sports like mop-jousting and blind-folded kickboxing. Wild World of Spike will be hosted by martial arts expert Kit Cope, pro skateboarder Jason Ellis, and funnyman Sam Tripoli.

The Big 4-0 - TV Land

Take a look at some real-life 40th birthday bashes that run the gamut from touching to over-the-top.

Family Foreman - TV Land

Step into the daily life of father, minister, boxing champ, and low-fat grill spokesman George Foreman.

Meet Your Match - TV Land

This new dating show focuses on single baby boomers looking for love in today's world.

The Story Of... - TV Land

Each episode of this new series will explore one pop culture phenomenon.