ABC Rolls Out Its Spring Schedule

Elen Pompeo and Sandra Oh in Grey's Anatomy by Ron Tom/ABC
Following the other networks' announcements of their upcoming spring schedules, ABC has finally unveiled its plans for the post-strike return of its shows.
Ugly Betty and
Grey's Anatomy return April 24, with each series airing five new episodes. To round out the Thursday-night knockout punch, execs are (
as Ausiello first reported) placing
Lost in its 10 pm/ET slot for at least five new episodes.
Desperate Housewives returns April 13 with five original episodes and a two-hour finale planned.
DH's Sunday-night partner
Brothers & Sisters won't be back until the following Sunday and will only air four new episodes.
Samantha Who? and
Boston Legal will return April 7 and April 8, respectively, each with six original episodes airing.
Pushing Daisies,
Private Practice and
Dirty Sexy Money will all return next season.
Keep checking Ausiello's chart at
TVGuide.com/ShowStatus for an updated status of all your favorite shows. -
Adam Bryant
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