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Broadcast recap
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For ABC, a season-ending surge

The fourth-place network wins the final full week of the season and may just pull off a May sweeps upset. Credit awards shows and ...

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The broadcast season: By the numbers

A rundown of fascinating facts about this season, including the biggest DVR audiences, lowest-rated show and most surprising stati...

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And now, broadcast’s superlatives

The year's most valuable show, the biggest bomb, the biggest turnaround, the biggest surprise and the biggest disappointment (char...

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Next fall’s big trend: The spinoff

Four are in development as the broadcast networks recover from a disappointing year for new launches. Proven ideas may be the safe...

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New judges make for a stronger ‘Voice’

Usher and Shakira join the panel in season four, which has seen gains over last fall, a real rarity on broadcast. It may outrate '...

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Broadcast limps toward May finales

Ratings for the Big Five are down 11 percent this season, and that could decline even more as the end of the season approaches. Ev...

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Older viewers sure do love CBS

Network poised for second straight season win in 25-54s, with a 34 percent advantage over No. 2 Fox, much bigger than its margin i...

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Broadcast bummer: All-star seasons

Ratings have a way of tanking when former contestants are brought back, as we've seen with 'Stars,' 'Survivor' and 'Apprentice' t...

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And now, veteran shows on the bubble

All suffer from flagging ratings, and some are pricey to boot. Those that survive will do so because of critical cachet or a lack ...

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Fox rises to second place for season

Moves past NBC with a 2.6 in 18-49s, well behind first-place CBS at a 3.1. Wins six of seven nights thanks largely to 'American Id...

The five hottest shows on broadcast

In an otherwise bum season, these programs are all showing notable gains: 'Big Bang,' 'Scandal,' 'Supernatural,' 'Shark Tank' and ...

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New midseason shows miss the mark

Fox has a hit with 'The Following,' but it's doubtful any others will return. The problem? Lots of lousy timeslots and not enough ...

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Behind the great broadcast ratings dip

Big Four down 23 percent from the same week last year, with veteran shows hitting series lows and new ones struggling. Fox wins we...

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Alas, a long, cold winter for NBC

Network struggles at midseason after dominating last fall, another reminder that turnarounds take time. But it will recover when '...

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There’s a new leader in 18-49s: CBS

Super Bowl boosts network to No. 1 with a 3.2 season average, passing previous No. 1 NBC. It could remain on top for the rest of t...

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February sweeps preview: CBS’s to lose

Network should win in 18-49s and total viewers, getting a major boost from Sunday's Super Bowl. Other top events: Oscars, Grammys ...

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TV’s six most under-appreciated shows

They don't get the ratings of 'American Idol' or 'Big Bang,' but they're still important to their networks, whether winning timesl...

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