ABC Rolls Out Its Spring Schedule

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 BryantRelated: Exclusive: Lost Finds Post-Grey's Berth!

TV GuideNews Feb. 20, 2008 at 4:39 p.m. PT