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MTV and HBO Shows Renewed

Renewals have been announced by MTV and HBO. The Hollywood Reporter says the freshman MTV comedy series “Girl Code” was picked up for a second season, with the cable channel ordering 20 new episodes. THR reports separately that HBO picked…

NBC Skates to Ratings Win as Stanley Cup Finals Surge

A huge increase in viewership for game one of the Stanley Cup Finals lifted NBC to a win in the Wednesday night ratings, based on overnights for the key 18-49 demo. TVbytheNumbers.com reports that the game, in which the Chicago…

Fox Closes Upfront Sales on a Down Note

Fox has wrapped up its upfront advertising sales, but after a dismal prime-time season, the network saw its commitments decline by 8%, reports the Los Angeles Times. The network sold about $1.75 billion in advertising commitments, down from about $1.95…

Hit NBC Show Sinks to All-Time Low

A show that has been one of the bright spots for NBC reached a historic low in the ratings Tuesday night, based on Nielsen overnights for the key 18-49 demo. TVbytheNumbers.com reports that “The Voice” registered a 2.7 average in…

NBCU’s ‘Steve Harvey’ Renewed in 65% of U.S. Through 2016

NBCUniversal’s hit rookie daytime talk show “Steve Harvey” has received a renewal through the 2015-16 season on a number of station groups, with the renewals bringing the show to 65% market penetration, B&C reports. Station groups renewing the show include…

How Is ‘The Daily Show’ Doing Without Jon Stewart? (Video)

With Jon Stewart out of the lineup for 12 weeks on Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show” — and his spot being filled by substitute host John Oliver — the show appears to be holding steady in the ratings, at least…

TNT Drama Returns to Lower Numbers

A TNT drama series returned for its sophomore season with lower viewer numbers. Deadline.com reports that Monday’s season premiere of the police procedural “Major Crimes” delivered about 5 million viewers, down from the 7.2 million people who tuned in for…

More Bad News for CNN

Former cable news leader CNN, struggling to regain ground in the ratings, suffered a setback in that effort over the weekend, with two shows producing disappointing results. “Maybe it was Game 2 of the NBA Finals or the Tony Awards…

Decent Opening for New NBC Series as the Peacock Wins the Night

A new NBC series debuted to decent ratings Monday night as the Peacock coasted to an easy win for the night, based on Nielsen overnights for the key 18-49 demo. TVbytheNumbers.com reports that “The Winner Is …” premiered to a…

Behind-the-Scenes Shakeup at ‘Katie’

"Katie," the syndicated daytime talk show featuring Katie Couric, has had a behind-the-scenes shakeup, with co-executive producers Kathy Samuels and Ethan Nelson and director Joseph Terry leaving the program, reports Deadline.com. The changes come two weeks after Rachel Miskowiec was…