American Idol‘s Season 11 finale — aka 127 minutes of foregone conclusion — drew 21 million total viewers and a 6.1 rating, marking this cycle’s largest audience since the premiere and best demo number since Week 2.
That said, the coronation ceremony was down 29 and 34 percent from Season 10′s …READ MORE
Thursday evening was ABC’s turn to make some noise, as the network officially renewed seven scripted shows for the 2012-13 TV season, including the freshman dramas Once Upon a Time and Revenge. … READ MORE
On TV this Wednesday: Whoopi Goldberg is in The Middle, President Obama relives the Osama Bin Laden raid, Criminal Minds‘ Prentiss ponders a move, a double helping of The Beek and more. In addition to TVLine’s original features (linked within), we’ve singled out nine other programs to keep on your radar. READ MORE
The showrunners for ABC’s current Wednesday comedy block held court at the Television Critics Association winter press tour on Tuesday, and amid much analysis of the state of TV sitcoms, there was a smattering of scoop to be found. READ MORE
When you think back on the year’s standout small-screen performances, no doubt you’ll think of Madeleine Stowe’s turn as a hot, hot piece of ice on Revenge. You’ll recall the Jim Parsons/Mayim Bialik tag team on The Big Bang Theory. You’ll hail the cast of Modern Family (possibly, in particular, in the warp-speed Christmas episode).
But since the holidays are a time for reflection, why not take TVLine’s lead and consider a few performances that you might have overlooked the first time around? READ MORE & VIEW GALLERY
If you’ve already fallen behind on Cougar Town‘s hotly-anticipated cameo tour across your favorite TV shows, fret not! TVLine is keeping tabs on each and every pit stop the Cul-de-sac Crew makes this season in this handy photo — and video! — gallery. READ MORE
Question: When will we find out definitively who the father of Blair’s baby is on Gossip Girl? We still haven’t seen the paternity test. —Sarah
Ausiello: Exec producer Josh Safran tells me an answer — and a “cemented” one at that — is coming in the next couple of episodes, adding, “We definitely understand and expect people to still be wondering.” READ MORE
Got a scoop request? An anonymous tip you’re dying to share? Just want to say hi? Send any/all of the above to askausiello@tvline.com
Question: Is there any truth to the rumor that the title of Glee‘s Episode 7, “I Kissed A Girl,” has something to do with Rachel and Quinn? We’re dying to know. —Bobbie
Ausiello: If you’re asking me whether Rachel and Quinn go to first base, the answer is no. The episode focuses on Santana coming out to her family, so I’m guessing the title — and accompanying Katy Perry cover — refer to that.
Question: Lea Michele tweeted the other day that there will be a huge Glee shocker happening in Episode 7. Any idea what it is? —Michelle
Ausiello: Rumor has it a big …READ MORE
As evidenced by our sneak peeks at this week’s Community and Parks and Recreation and the full, streaming-online episode of Happy Endings, it’s that time of year when several of your favorite shows celebrate Halloween by cladding characters in costumes that are snazzy, silly or (most likely, if a CW series) sssssexy.
TVLine has rounded photos from this fall’s Halloween-themed episodes … READ MORE & VIEW SLIDESHOW
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