2012–13 United States network television schedule

The 2012–13 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 2011–12 season.

NBC was the first to announce its fall schedule on May 13, 2012,[1] followed by Fox on May 14,[2] then ABC on May 15,[3] CBS on May 16,[4] and The CW on May 17, 2012.[5]

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.[6]

Legend

  •   Light blue indicates local programming.
  •   Gray indicates encore programming.
  •   Blue-gray indicates news programming.
  •   Light green indicates sporting events.
  •   Light purple indicates movies.
  •   Red indicates series being burned off and other irregularly scheduled programs, including specials.
  •   Yellow indicates the top-10 most watched programs of the season.
  •   Cyan indicates the top-20 most watched programs of the season.
  •   Magenta indicates the top-30 most watched programs of the season.

Sunday

Network7:00 p.m.7:30 p.m.8:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.
ABCFallAmerica's Funniest Home VideosOnce Upon a TimeRevenge666 Park Avenue
WinterCastle
SpringRed Widow
SummerCelebrity Wife SwapWhodunnit?Castle (R)
Late summerSecret Millionaire
CBSFallNFL on CBS
(4:25 p.m.)
60 Minutes (16/8.0)
(Tied with Criminal Minds)
The Amazing RaceThe Good Wife (23/7.3)
(Tied with Body of Proof, CSI: NY, The
Following
and Survivor: Philippines)
The Mentalist (continued until 11:30 p.m.) (18/7.7)
(Tied with CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Grey's Anatomy, Modern Family and Vegas)
Winter60 Minutes (16/8.0)
(Tied with Criminal Minds)
The Amazing RaceThe Good Wife (23/7.3)
(Tied with Body of Proof, CSI: NY, The
Following
and Survivor: Philippines)
The Mentalist (18/7.7)
(Tied with CSI: Crime Scene
Investigation
, Grey's Anatomy,
Modern Family and Vegas)
SummerBig Brother
Mid-summerUnforgettable
FoxFallFox NFL
(4:25 p.m.)
The OTThe SimpsonsBob's BurgersFamily GuyAmerican Dad!Local programming
WinterBob's Burgers
(R)
The Cleveland Show
SummerThe Cleveland Show (R)The Simpsons (R)
NBCFallFootball Night in AmericaNBC Sunday Night Football (8:20 p.m.) (continued to game completion) (2/12.4)
WinterDateline NBCThe Apprentice
SpringEncore programming
Late springEncore programmingCrossing Lines

Monday

Network8:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.
ABCFallDancing with the Stars (6/9.9)Castle (15/8.1)
WinterThe Bachelor
SpringDancing with the Stars (6/9.9)
SummerThe BacheloretteMistresses
CBSFallHow I Met Your MotherPartners2 Broke Girls (28/6.8)
(Tied with Hawaii Five-0)
Mike & MollyHawaii Five-0 (28/6.8)
(Tied with 2 Broke Girls)
Late fallTwo and a Half Men (R)
WinterRules of Engagement
SpringMike & Molly (R)
SummerUnder the Dome
The CWFall90210Gossip GirlLocal programming
WinterThe Carrie Diaries90210
SpringOh Sit!
Late springThe Carrie Diaries (R)
SummerHart of Dixie (R)Breaking Pointe
FoxFallBonesThe Mob Doctor
WinterThe Following (23/7.3)
(Tied with Body of Proof, CSI: NY, The Good Wife and Survivor: Philippines)
SummerRaising Hope (R)The Goodwin GamesNew Girl (R)The Mindy Project (R)
Mid-summerRaising Hope (R)
NBCFallThe Voice (10/8.7)
(Tied with Two and a Half Men)
Revolution
WinterThe Biggest LoserDeception
SpringThe Voice (10/8.7)
(Tied with Two and a Half Men)
Revolution
SummerAmerican Ninja WarriorGet Out Alive with Bear GryllsSiberia

Tuesday

Network8:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.
ABCFallDancing with the Stars (7/9.2)
(Tied with American Idol)
Happy EndingsDon't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23Private Practice
WinterThe Taste
Late winterCelebrity Wife SwapThe TasteBody of Proof (23/7.3)
(Tied with CSI: NY, The Following, The Good Wife and Survivor: Philippines)
SpringSplashDancing with the Stars (7/9.2)
(Tied with American Idol)
SummerExtreme Weight Loss
CBSFallNCIS (1/13.5)NCIS: Los Angeles (4/11.0)Vegas (18/7.7)
(Tied with CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Grey's Anatomy, The Mentalist and Modern Family)
SpringGolden Boy
SummerBrooklyn DA
Mid-summerPerson of Interest (R)
The CWFallHart of DixieEmily Owens, M.D.Local programming
WinterCult
SpringHart of Dixie
SummerWhose Line Is It Anyway?Perfect Score
Mid-summerCapture
FoxFallRaising HopeBen and KateNew GirlThe Mindy Project
WinterThe Mindy Project
SpringHell's Kitchen
SummerSo You Think You Can Dance
NBCFallThe Voice (13/8.4)Go OnThe New NormalParenthood
WinterBetty White's Off Their Rockers
Late winterSmash
SpringThe Voice (13/8.4)Ready for Love
Mid-springThe Voice (13/8.4)Grimm
SummerThe Voice (13/8.4)America's Got Talent
Mid-summerHollywood Game Night (R)

Wednesday

Network8:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.
ABCFallThe MiddleThe NeighborsModern Family (18/7.7)
(Tied with CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Grey's Anatomy, The Mentalist and Vegas)
SuburgatoryNashville
SpringSuburgatoryHow to Live with Your Parents (For the Rest of Your Life)
Mid-springFamily Tools
SummerThe Lookout
Mid-summerThe Neighbors (R)
Late summerSuburgatory (R)
CBSFallSurvivor: Philippines (23/7.3)
(Tied with Body of Proof, CSI: NY, The Following and The Good Wife)
Criminal Minds (16/8.0)
(Tied with 60 Minutes)
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (18/7.7)
(Tied with Grey's Anatomy, The Mentalist, Modern Family and Vegas)
WinterSurvivor: Caramoan (30/6.7)
SummerThe American Baking Competition
Mid-summerBig BrotherThe American Baking Competition
Late summerCriminal Minds (R)
The CWArrowSupernaturalLocal programming
FoxFallThe X Factor
WinterAmerican Idol (7/9.2)
(Tied with Dancing with the Stars – Results)
SummerMasterChef
NBCFallAnimal PracticeGuys with KidsLaw & Order: Special Victims UnitChicago Fire
Late fallWhitney
SpringWhitney
Mid-springDateline NBC
SummerCommunityCommunityAmerica's Got TalentCamp

Thursday

Network8:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.
ABCFallLast ResortGrey's Anatomy (18/7.7)
(Tied with CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, The Mentalist, Modern Family and Vegas)
Scandal
WinterZero Hour
SpringWife Swap
SummerWipeoutMotiveRookie Blue
CBSFallThe Big Bang Theory (3/11.6)Two and a Half Men (10/8.7)
(Tied with The Voice)
Person of Interest (5/10.0)Elementary (14/8.3)
SummerBig Brother
The CWThe Vampire DiariesBeauty & the BeastLocal programming
FoxFallThe X FactorGlee
WinterAmerican Idol (9/8.9)
SummerHell's KitchenDoes Someone Have to Go?
Mid-summerHell's Kitchen
Late summerGlee (R)New Girl (R)The Mindy Project (R)
NBCFallSaturday Night Live Weekend Update ThursdayUp All NightThe OfficeParks and RecreationRock Center with Brian Williams
Mid-fall30 Rock
WinterParks and Recreation1600 Penn
Mid-winterCommunityDo No Harm
Late winterLaw & Order: Special Victims Unit (R)
SpringGo OnHannibal
Mid-springThe Office (R)Parks and Recreation
SummerSave Me
Mid-summerParks and RecreationParks and RecreationThe Winner IsHollywood Game Night

Friday

Network8:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.
ABCFallShark TankPrimetime20/20
Mid-fallLast Man StandingMalibu CountryShark Tank
SpringHappy EndingsHappy Endings
SummerShark Tank (R)Primetime
CBSFallCSI: NY (23/7.3)
(Tied with Body of Proof, The Following, The Good Wife and Survivor: Philippines)
Made in JerseyBlue Bloods (12/8.5)
Mid-fallUndercover BossCSI: NY (23/7.3)
(Tied with Body of Proof, The Following, The Good Wife and Survivor: Philippines)
WinterThe Job
Late winterUndercover Boss
SpringVegas (18/7.7)
(Tied with CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Grey's Anatomy, The Mentalist and Modern Family)
The CWFallAmerica's Next Top ModelNikitaLocal programming
Late fallNikitaEncore programming
SpringCult
Mid-springSupernatural (R)
SummerCult
Mid-summerPerfect ScoreAmerica's Next Top Model
FoxFallKitchen NightmaresFringe
WinterTouch
SummerBones (R)The Following (R)
NBCFallEncore programmingGrimmDateline NBC
WinterDateline NBCRock Center with Brian Williams
SpringFashion StarGrimm
Mid-springDateline NBC
SummerDateline NBC
Mid-summerGrimmDateline NBC

Note: Community and Whitney were replaced by an encore programming on Friday nights.

Saturday

Network8:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.
ABCFallESPN Saturday Night Football (continued to game completion)
WinterABC Saturday Movie of the Week
SpringBet on Your BabyABC Saturday Movie of the Week
SummerZero Hour666 Park AvenueEncore programming
CBSFallCrimetime Saturday48 Hours
Late fallMade in JerseyCrimetime Saturday
WinterCrimetime Saturday
FoxFallFox College Football (continued to game completion)
WinterCOPSCOPS (R)Kitchen Nightmares (R)Local programming
Late winterThe Following (R)
SpringBaseball Night in America (7:00 p.m.)
SummerCOPS (R)COPS (R)Bones (R)
NBCFallEncore programming
WinterAmerican Ninja WarriorEncore programming
SpringSmash
SummerEncore programmingDo No Harm

By network

ABC

CBS

The CW

Fox

Ion Television

NBC

Renewals and cancellations

Full season pickups

ABC

  • Nashville—Picked up for a full season on November 12, 2012.[105]
  • The Neighbors—Picked up for a full season on October 29, 2012.[106]
  • Scandal—Picked up for a full season on October 29, 2012.[106]
  • Shark Tank—Picked 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.[107][108]

CBS

  • Elementary—Picked up for a full season on October 23, 2012.[109]
  • Vegas—Picked up for a full 22-episode season on October 23, 2012,[109] which was later reduced to 21 episodes.[110]

The CW

Fox

  • Ben and Kate—Picked up for an 18-episode full season on October 8, 2012.[113]
  • The Mindy Project—Picked up for a 22-episode full season on October 8, 2012.[113] plus 2 additional episodes on October 16, 2012, for a 24-episode season.[114]

NBC

Renewals

ABC

CBS

The CW

Fox

NBC

Cancellations/Series endings

ABC

CBS

  • CSI: NY—Canceled on May 10, 2013, after nine seasons.[163]
  • Friend Me—Confirmed as canceled on July 29, 2013.[164]
  • Golden Boy—Canceled on May 10, 2013.[165]
  • The Job—Canceled on February 18, 2013, due to low ratings after two episodes. It is unclear if the remaining episodes will air.[166]
  • Made in Jersey—Canceled on October 10, 2012, due to low ratings after two episodes. As of December 29, 2012, eight episodes have aired.[167] This was the first cancellation of the season.
  • Partners—Canceled on November 16, 2012, due to low ratings after six episodes.[168]
  • Rules of Engagement—Canceled on May 10, 2013, after seven seasons.[169]
  • Vegas—Canceled on May 10, 2013.[170]

The CW

  • 90210—It was announced on February 28, 2013, that season five would be the final season.[171] The series concluded on May 13, 2013.
  • Cult—Canceled on April 10, 2013.[172] The series concluded on July 12, 2013.
  • Emily Owens, M.D.—Canceled on November 28, 2012.[173] The series concluded on February 5, 2013.
  • Gossip Girl—It was announced on May 11, 2012, that season six would be the final season.[48] The series concluded on December 17, 2012.[174]

Fox

  • Ben and Kate—Canceled on January 23, 2013.[175] Two days after being pulled from the schedule, production was shut down after 16 episodes of a 19 episode order were filmed.[176]
  • The Cleveland Show—Canceled on April 17, 2013, after four seasons.[177] The series concluded on May 19, 2013.
  • COPS—Canceled in May 2013 after twenty-five seasons. The series moved to Spike for its twenty-sixth season.[178]
  • Fringe—It was announced on April 26, 2012, that season five would be the final season.[61] The series concluded on January 18, 2013.[179]
  • The Mob Doctor—Canceled on November 28, 2012.[180] The series concluded on January 7, 2013.
  • Touch—Canceled on May 9, 2013, after two seasons.[181]

Ion Television

  • Flashpoint—It was announced on May 1, 2012, that season five would be the final season.[182] The series concluded on January 22, 2013.

NBC

See also

Top weekly ratings

Total Viewers

18-49 Viewers

Notes

References