The 2012âÂÂ13 network television schedule for the five major English-language commercial broadcast networks in the United States covers primetime hours from September 2012 through August 2013. The schedule is followed by a list per network of returning series, new series, and series canceled after the 2011âÂÂ12 season.
NBC was the first to announce its fall schedule on May 13, 2012, followed by Fox on May 14, then ABC on May 15, CBS on May 16, and The CW on May 17, 2012.
PBS is not included; member stations have local flexibility over most of their schedules and broadcast times for network shows may vary. The CW is not included on weekends, when it does not offer network programming. Ion Television airs primarily syndicated reruns, along with new episodes of The Listener from Canada's CTV and professional wrestling program WWE Main Event. MyNetworkTV also offers syndicated reruns, with limited original programming.
New series are highlighted in bold.
All times are U.S. Eastern Time and Pacific Time (except for some live sports or events). Subtract one hour for Central and Mountain times.
Each of the 30 highest-rated shows is listed with its rank and rating as determined by Nielsen Media Research.
Legend
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Note: Community and Whitney were replaced by an encore programming on Friday nights.
Saturday
By network
Returning series:
New series:
Not returning from 2011âÂÂ12:
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New series:
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Renewals and cancellations
Full season pickups
ABC
- NashvilleâÂÂPicked up for a full season on November 12, 2012.
- The NeighborsâÂÂPicked up for a full season on October 29, 2012.
- ScandalâÂÂPicked up for a full season on October 29, 2012.
- Shark TankâÂÂPicked up 2 additional episodes, totaling the season to 24 episodes on October 22, 2012. Plus 2 additional episodes on March 5, 2013, totaling the season to 26 episodes.
CBS
- ElementaryâÂÂPicked up for a full season on October 23, 2012.
- VegasâÂÂPicked up for a full 22-episode season on October 23, 2012, which was later reduced to 21 episodes.
The CW
- ArrowâÂÂPicked up for a full season on October 22, 2012.
- Beauty & the BeastâÂÂPicked up for a full season on .
Fox
- Ben and KateâÂÂPicked up for an 18-episode full season on October 8, 2012.
- The Mindy ProjectâÂÂPicked up for a 22-episode full season on October 8, 2012. plus 2 additional episodes on October 16, 2012, for a 24-episode season.
NBC
- Chicago FireâÂÂPicked up for a full season on November 8, 2012.
- Go OnâÂÂPicked up for a full season on October 2, 2012.
- 'âÂÂPicked up two additional episodes, totaling the season to 24 episodes on .
- The New NormalâÂÂPicked up for a full season on October 2, 2012.
- RevolutionâÂÂPicked up for a full 22-episode season on October 2, 2012, which was later reduced to 20 episodes.
Renewals
ABC
- 20/20âÂÂRenewed for a thirty-fifth season on May 14, 2013.
- America's Funniest Home VideosâÂÂRenewed for a twenty-fourth season on May 14, 2013.
- The BachelorâÂÂRenewed for an eighteenth season on May 14, 2013.
- CastleâÂÂRenewed for a sixth season on May 10, 2013.
- Dancing with the StarsâÂÂRenewed for a seventeenth season on May 14, 2013.
- Grey's AnatomyâÂÂRenewed for a tenth season on May 10, 2013.
- Last Man StandingâÂÂRenewed for a third season on May 10, 2013.
- The MiddleâÂÂRenewed for a fifth season on May 10, 2013.
- Modern FamilyâÂÂRenewed for a fifth season on May 10, 2013.
- NashvilleâÂÂRenewed for a second season on May 10, 2013.
- The NeighborsâÂÂRenewed for a second season on May 11, 2013.
- Once Upon a TimeâÂÂRenewed for a third season on May 10, 2013.
- RevengeâÂÂRenewed for a third season on May 10, 2013.
- Saturday Night FootballâÂÂSix more games were announced on March 5, 2013.
- ScandalâÂÂRenewed for a third season on May 10, 2013.
- Shark TankâÂÂRenewed for a fifth season on May 14, 2013.
- SuburgatoryâÂÂRenewed for a third season on May 10, 2013.
- The TasteâÂÂRenewed for a second season on May 14, 2013.
- Wife SwapâÂÂRenewed for a third season on July 31, 2013.
CBS
- 2 Broke GirlsâÂÂRenewed for a third season on March 27, 2013.
- The Amazing RaceâÂÂRenewed for a twenty-third season on March 27, 2013.
- The Big Bang TheoryâÂÂRenewed for a seventh season on January 12, 2011.
- Blue BloodsâÂÂRenewed for a fourth season on March 27, 2013.
- 'âÂÂRenewed for a fourteenth season on March 20, 2013.
- Criminal MindsâÂÂRenewed for a ninth season on May 9, 2013.
- ElementaryâÂÂRenewed for a second season on March 27, 2013.
- The Good WifeâÂÂRenewed for a fifth season on March 27, 2013.
- Hawaii Five-0âÂÂRenewed for a fourth season on March 27, 2013.
- How I Met Your MotherâÂÂRenewed for a ninth and final season on January 30, 2013.
- The MentalistâÂÂRenewed for a sixth season on March 27, 2013.
- Mike & MollyâÂÂRenewed for a fourth season on March 27, 2013.
- NCISâÂÂRenewed for an eleventh season on February 1, 2013.
- 'âÂÂRenewed for a fifth season on March 27, 2013.
- Person of InterestâÂÂRenewed for a third season on March 27, 2013.
- SurvivorâÂÂRenewed for a twenty-seventh season on March 27, 2013.
- Two and a Half MenâÂÂRenewed for an eleventh season on April 26, 2013.
- Undercover BossâÂÂRenewed for a fifth season on March 27, 2013.
- Under the DomeâÂÂRenewed for a second season on July 29, 2013.
- Unforgettableâ Renewed for a third season for Summer 2014.
The CW
Fox
- American Dad!âÂÂRenewed for its ninth season on May 10, 2012.
- Bob's BurgersâÂÂRenewed for a fourth season on October 16, 2012.
- BonesâÂÂRenewed for a ninth season on January 8, 2013.
- Family GuyâÂÂRenewed for a twelfth season on May 10, 2012.
- The FollowingâÂÂRenewed for a second season on March 4, 2013.
- GleeâÂÂRenewed for a fifth season on April 19, 2013.
- The Mindy ProjectâÂÂRenewed for a second season on March 4, 2013.
- New GirlâÂÂRenewed for a third season on March 4, 2013.
- Raising HopeâÂÂRenewed for a fourth season on March 4, 2013.
- The SimpsonsâÂÂRenewed for its twenty-fifth season on October 7, 2011.
- The X FactorâÂÂRenewed for a third season on October 22, 2012.
NBC
- The ApprenticeâÂÂRenewed for a fourteenth season on May 12, 2013.
- The Biggest LoserâÂÂRenewed for a fifteenth season on May 12, 2013.
- Chicago FireâÂÂRenewed for a second season on April 26, 2013.
- CommunityâÂÂRenewed for a fifth season on May 10, 2013.
- Football Night in AmericaâÂÂRenewed for an eighth season on August 19, 2009.
- GrimmâÂÂRenewed for a third season on April 26, 2013.
- HannibalâÂÂRenewed for a second season on May 30, 2013.
- Hollywood Game NightâÂÂRenewed for a 10 episode second season on August 20, 2013.
- Last Comic StandingâÂÂPreviously canceled, NBC renewed the series for an eighth season on November 13, 2013.
- 'âÂÂRenewed for a fifteenth season on April 26, 2013.
- NBC Sunday Night FootballâÂÂRenewed for an eighth season on August 19, 2009.
- ParenthoodâÂÂRenewed for a fifth season on April 26, 2013.
- Parks and RecreationâÂÂRenewed for a sixth season on May 9, 2013.
- RevolutionâÂÂRenewed for a second season on April 26, 2013.
- The Sing-OffâÂÂPreviously canceled, NBC renewed the series for a fourth season on March 14, 2013.
- The VoiceâÂÂRenewed for a fifth and sixth season on September 25, 2012.
Cancellations/Series endings
ABC
- 666 Park AvenueâÂÂCanceled on November 16, 2012. The final episode aired on July 13, 2013.
- Body of ProofâÂÂCanceled on May 10, 2013.
- Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23âÂÂCanceled on January 22, 2013.
- Family ToolsâÂÂCanceled on May 10, 2013.
- Happy EndingsâÂÂCanceled on May 10, 2013.
- How to Live with Your Parents (For the Rest of Your Life)âÂÂCanceled on May 10, 2013.
- Last ResortâÂÂCanceled on November 16, 2012. The final episode aired on January 24, 2013.
- Malibu CountryâÂÂCanceled on May 10, 2013.
- Private PracticeâÂÂIt was announced on October 19, 2012, that season six would be the final season. The series concluded on January 22, 2013.
- Red WidowâÂÂCanceled on May 10, 2013.
- Zero HourâÂÂCanceled on March 1, 2013, due to low ratings after three episodes. The final episode aired on August 3, 2013.
CBS
- 'âÂÂCanceled on May 10, 2013, after nine seasons.
- Friend MeâÂÂConfirmed as canceled on July 29, 2013.
- Golden BoyâÂÂCanceled on May 10, 2013.
- The JobâÂÂCanceled on February 18, 2013, due to low ratings after two episodes. It is unclear if the remaining episodes will air.
- Made in JerseyâÂÂCanceled on October 10, 2012, due to low ratings after two episodes. As of December 29, 2012, eight episodes have aired. This was the first cancellation of the season.
- PartnersâÂÂCanceled on November 16, 2012, due to low ratings after six episodes.
- Rules of EngagementâÂÂCanceled on May 10, 2013, after seven seasons.
- VegasâÂÂCanceled on May 10, 2013.
The CW
- 90210âÂÂIt was announced on February 28, 2013, that season five would be the final season. The series concluded on May 13, 2013.
- CultâÂÂCanceled on April 10, 2013. The series concluded on July 12, 2013.
- Emily Owens, M.D.âÂÂCanceled on November 28, 2012. The series concluded on February 5, 2013.
- Gossip GirlâÂÂIt was announced on May 11, 2012, that season six would be the final season. The series concluded on December 17, 2012.
Fox
- Ben and KateâÂÂCanceled on January 23, 2013. Two days after being pulled from the schedule, production was shut down after 16 episodes of a 19 episode order were filmed.
- The Cleveland ShowâÂÂCanceled on April 17, 2013, after four seasons. The series concluded on May 19, 2013.
- COPSâÂÂIt was announced on May 6, 2013, that the series would move to Spike for season twenty-six.
- FringeâÂÂIt was announced on April 26, 2012, that season five would be the final season. The series concluded on January 18, 2013.
- The Goodwin GamesâÂÂCanceled on July 2, 2013.
- The Mob DoctorâÂÂCanceled on November 28, 2012. The series concluded on January 7, 2013.
- TouchâÂÂCanceled on May 9, 2013, after two seasons.
Ion Television
- FlashpointâÂÂIt was announced on May 1, 2012, that season five would be the final season. The series concluded on January 22, 2013.
NBC
- 1600 PennâÂÂCanceled on May 9, 2013.
- 30 RockâÂÂIt was announced on May 14, 2012, that season seven would be the final season. The series concluded on January 31, 2013.
- Animal PracticeâÂÂCanceled on October 18, 2012, due to low ratings after five episodes.
- Betty White's Off Their RockersâÂÂCanceled on July 11, 2013, after two seasons. It was announced on October 18, 2013, that the series would move to Lifetime.
- CampâÂÂCancelled on October 1, 2013, after one season.
- DeceptionâÂÂCanceled on May 8, 2013.
- Do No HarmâÂÂCanceled on February 8, 2013, due to low ratings after two episodes.
- Fashion StarâÂÂCanceled on July 27, 2013.
- Go OnâÂÂCanceled on May 10, 2013.
- Guys with KidsâÂÂCanceled on May 9, 2013.
- The New NormalâÂÂCanceled on May 10, 2013.
- Next CallerâÂÂIt was announced on October 12, 2012, that the series would not air.
- The OfficeâÂÂIt was announced on August 21, 2012, that season nine would be the final season. The series concluded on May 16, 2013.
- Ready for LoveâÂÂCanceled on April 19, 2013, due to low ratings after two episodes. The last episode aired on April 23, 2013.
- Rock Center with Brian WilliamsâÂÂCanceled on May 10, 2013.
- SmashâÂÂCanceled on May 10, 2013.
- Up All NightâÂÂCanceled on May 9, 2013, after two seasons.
- WhitneyâÂÂCanceled on May 9, 2013, after two seasons.
See also
Top weekly ratings
Total Viewers
18-49 Viewers
Notes
References