Boston Legal

69
Metascore
2004-2008
5 seasons
ABC
Comedy, Suspense, Drama
TV-14

Ethically-challenged attorney Alan Shore, formerly of Young, Frutt & Berluti, settles in at a wealthy and powerful firm focusing on civil cases. With some help from his friend and mentor, veteran attorney Denny Crane, Shore quickly makes his mark winning cases no one would take, often using less than honest methods. In doing so, he develops a rival in his colleague Brad Chase, who has been assigned to the office partly to keep an eye on the increasingly eccentric (and possibly senile) Denny Crane. Though his questionable conduct might make him a few enemies along the way, Alan's not one to be underestimated, nor will he let trivial things like honesty or integrity get in the way of winning a case.

69
Metascore
2004-2008
5 seasons
ABC
Comedy, Suspense, Drama
TV-14

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Sneak Peek: Scott Bakula Previews NCIS: New Orleans

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NYPD Blue Alum Gail O'Grady Joins Revenge

Conrad Gayson's other wife is coming to town! NYPD Blue alum Gail O'Grady has been cast as Conrad's first wife on Revenge, TVGuide.com has confirmed. As first reported by E! Online, O'Grady's character will surprise her former hubby (Henry Czerny) and Victoria (Madeleine Stowe) when she reappears unexpectedly in Episode 13. O'Grady's character, whom Conrad dumped for Victoria 25 years ago, is described as...

Thu, Dec 12, 2013

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Michael J. Fox Puts His Life Under the Magnifying Glass for His Return to Series TV

After 40 years in the business, five Emmys and two hit TV shows, Michael J. Fox still isn't afraid of a challenge. Case in point: When the TV vet was tasked with running up 100-odd steps at New York City Hall while filming the pilot episode of The Michael J. Fox Show. "After doing it, he said something like, 'That was the most stairs I have literally run in...

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Michael Bay’s The Last Ship Sets Sail at TNT with Series Order

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Grey's Anatomy Scoop: Entourage's Constance Zimmer Checks In to Seattle Grace

A new doctor is coming to Seattle Grace!Constance Zimmer has landed a recurring role on Grey's Anatomy, TVGuide.com has learned.

Fri, Nov 16, 2012

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Grey's Anatomy Exclusive: Nip/Tuck's Roma Maffia Lands Multi-Episode Arc

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Wed, Nov 14, 2012

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Arrow Scoop: Currie Graham Leads Royal Flush Gang

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Mon, Oct 8, 2012

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Exclusive: Raising Hope Taps Will & Grace Alum to Lead Couples Retreat

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Mon, Aug 27, 2012

Exclusive: Raising Hope Taps Will & Grace Alum to Lead Couples Retreat

NBC Orders New Michael J. Fox Family Comedy Straight to Series

Michael J. Fox is headed back to his first TV network home for his new comedy. The five-time Emmy winner's new family comedy project has been ordered straight to series by NBC, the same network which aired Family Ties three decades ago. "To bring Michael J. Fox back to NBC is a supreme honor and we are thrilled that one of the great comedic television stars is coming home again," NBC Entertainment chairman Bob Greenblatt said in a statement. "From the moment we met with Michael to hear his unique point of view about this new show, we were completely captivated and on board. He is utterly...

Mon, Aug 20, 2012

NBC Orders New Michael J. Fox Family Comedy Straight to Series

Legendary Comedienne Phyllis Diller Dead at 95

Phyllis Diller, the legendary comedienne who paved the way for many female comics, has died. She was 95. Diller died Monday at her Los Angeles home surrounded by family, TMZ reports. Diller had reportedly fallen recently, but the accident isn't believed to be associated with her death.

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First Look: Strike Back's Hot New Agent

Rhona Mitra is ready for action! The Boston Legal alum has joined forces with Cinemax's counterterrorism drama Strike Back for its second season, debuting in August. "This show is all the things that excite me," says the actress. "I find it...

Wed, May 30, 2012

Exclusive: Drop Dead Diva Snags Adam Harrington, Currie Graham

Adam Harrington and Currie Graham will guest-star on Drop Dead Diva this season, TVGuide.com has learned exclusively. Harrington (The Secret Circle) will appear in the ninth episode as...

Tue, May 29, 2012

Exclusive: Drop Dead Diva Snags Adam Harrington, Currie Graham

James Spader Is Not Returning to The Office Next Season

First Steve Carell, now James Spader: The Office is losing its head honchos. Spader, who joined the NBC comedy full-time this season, has decided not to return for the ninth season...

Mon, Feb 27, 2012

James Spader Is Not Returning to The Office Next Season

James Spader Joins The Office

The Office has hired James Spader as the new CEO of Dunder Mifflin's parent company, Sabre, NBC announced on Wednesday. "James will reprise his role as Robert California, this uber-salesman that has a power to convince and manipulate, like a high-class weirdo Jedi warrior," executive producer and series regular Paul Lieberstein said in a statement.

Wed, Jul 6, 2011

The Closer Exclusive: Revenge of the Nerds Star Sets Sights on Brenda

Revenge of the Nerds and Moonlighting star Curtis Armstrong has landed a multi-episode arc on The Closer's seventh and final season, TVGuide.com has learned exclusively. Summer TV: Get scoop on your favorite returning showsArmstrong will play Peter Goldman, a resourceful attorney hired by the mother of a slain gang member to sue Brenda Leigh Johnson (Kyra Sedgwick) and the Los Angeles Police Department. As we first reported, the character is smart, fearless and devious; he makes a natural sparring partner for Brenda...

Fri, Jun 10, 2011

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Exclusive: Psych Books William Shatner to Play Juliet's Dad

William Shatner will guest-star on an upcoming episode of Psych, TVGuide.com has learned exclusively. The two-time Emmy winner, 80, will play the estranged con man/father of Juliet (Maggie Lawson). New Kid Joey McIntyre cops to Psych role As TVGuide.com first reported, viewers will meet Frank when he...

Thu, Jun 9, 2011

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Matt's Picks: May 16-19

Castle (Monday, 10/9c, ABC)This week is a smorgasbord of season (and in some cases, possibly series) finales, and Monday is overstuffed with them, including CBS's comedies, a Chuck wedding on NBC, a 90210 graduation on the CW, and a showdown with the legendary villain Wo Fat capping the first season of Hawaii Five-0. But the nicest surprise of this spring has been the resurgence of ABC's comedic crime procedural Castle, which wraps its season by returning to the ongoing mystery surrounding the murder of Kate Beckett's mother. When hitman Hal Lockwood (Max Martini) escapes from...

Mon, May 16, 2011

USA Announces Summer Premiere Dates

USA has set premiere dates for eight original series, marking one of the cable channel's biggest summer slates ever. White Collar  and Covert Affairs will return back-to-back on Tuesday,  June 7 beginning at 9/8c. Burn Notice's Season 5 will premiere at 9/8c on Thursday, June 23 followed by the debut of the new series Suits, a legal drama starring Gabriel Macht (Love and Other Drugs) as one of Manhattan's top lawyers who hires a brilliant unmotivated college dropout (Patrick J. Adams.

Mon, Apr 11, 2011

The Office: Will Ray Romano, James Spader or Catherine Tate Replace Steve Carell?

The list of potential replacements for The Office's Michael Scott just keeps growing. Ray Romano, James Spader and Catherine Tate will guest-star in the season finale of the NBC sitcom as candidates for...

Wed, Apr 6, 2011

The Office: Will Ray Romano, James Spader or Catherine Tate Replace Steve Carell?

Bones Spin-Off Casts Saffron Burrows

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Mon, Feb 14, 2011

ABC Orders Pan Am, Edgar Allan Poe Pilots

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Tue, Jan 25, 2011

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The Good Wife: How Michael J. Fox’s Appearance Came Together

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Thu, Nov 4, 2010

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In Focus: Talking $#*! --- and Dodging Doo-Doo --- with William Shatner

William Shatner seems perfectly happy to be where he is.          At the moment, that's starring in CBS' new Twitter-based sitcom, $#*! My Dad Says, in which he plays the irascible but ultimately decent — and maybe lonely — lead character.But it's also sitting in a futuristic treehouse-like structure, set in the middle of San Diego's Comic-Con, where he's doing interviews about the show and his life. And he's expressing no regrets.See pictures of William Shatner through the years"I'm a firm believer you get what you're supposed to be getting and you're doing what you're supposed to be doing," says Shatner, 79. "If you're really not supposed to be doing what you're doing, it becomes — it becomes so reprehensible that you've got to get out of it."How many times do people say, 'I've got to get out of it?' Or 'I'm retiring'? I don't even understand that concept. Retiring from what? ...

Wed, Sep 22, 2010

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Cheers & Jeers: Dark Blue Lightens Up

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Thu, Aug 5, 2010

Exclusive: Betty White Rocks the Community Set

In the second-season premiere of Community, the nicely ripped Jeff Winger (Joel McHale) receives a righteous beat-down from Betty White, America's favorite octogenarian, who plays a deeply eccentric anthropology professor named Jane Bauer. Want more Community scoop? Subscribe to TV Guide Magazine! As the scene was rehearsed July 29 in L.A., on a set where Senor Chang's Spanish class once stood, White's character ...

Mon, Aug 2, 2010

Exclusive: Betty White Rocks the Community Set

Entourage Star Constance Zimmer Engaged

Entourage and Boston Legal star Constance Zimmer is engaged.Zimmer, 39, will marry her boyfriend, director ...

Sun, Jun 20, 2010

Christian Clemenson Joins CSI: Miami

Former Boston Legal star Christian Clemenson is heading south to Miami — CSI: Miami.The Emmy winner will join the CBS procedural for at least two episodes as a medical examiner, according to The Hollywood Reporter.Fall TV: See what's returning whenClemenson won ...

Fri, Aug 28, 2009

30 Rock, Mad Men Lead SAG Nominations

30 Rock and Mad Men have won the love of Emmy voters, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association and now their peers: The quirky comedy and advertising drama continued their streaks Thursday morning with three Screen Actors Guild nominations each. Alec Baldwin and Tina Fey will look to defend their SAG crowns in the male and female comedy categories, while the Rock cast looks for its first comedy ensemble statuette. The cast will face off against those of ...

Thu, Dec 18, 2008

David E. Kelley: ABC Shunned Boston Legal; "Satisfied" with Series Run

Boston Legal closed its doors for the final time Monday night, ending a five-year run and a two-decade-old era in the process. With its two-hour bow, Legal's goodbye means it'll be the first time in 22 years that television is without a topical David E. Kelley program on air.But it didn't have to end this way. "ABC didn't want us back," Kelley told the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. "It's as simple as that. They didn't ...

Tue, Dec 9, 2008

David E. Kelley: ABC Shunned Boston Legal; "Satisfied" with Series Run

Tonight's TV Hot List: Monday, Dec. 8, 2008

How I Met Your Mother8:30 pm/ET CBS Ted and Barney have progressed from slap bets to outright fighting. Read on for previews of Gossip Girl, Boston Legal, Chuck and Charlie Brown Christmas.

Mon, Dec 8, 2008

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Britney and Christina Gross and Tacky? Not Anymore in this Week's Top TV Moments

Is there nothing that television can't make us do? Britney Spears did her best impression of a pop star, making us doubt her icon status. She didn't say a word, but Katie Couric — for a moment — made us forget the real news. And Christina Aguilera did what we thought was impossible: She made us fall in love with the Grammys again. Check out our Top Moments of the week ...

Fri, Dec 5, 2008

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Tonight's TV Hot List: Monday, Dec. 1, 2008

Boston Legal10:01 pm/ET ABC Tonight's episode is on drugs. Now that doesn't mean this show's trademark frivolity is chemically induced. Read on for previews of Shrek the Halls, Chuck, Gossip Girl and Prison Break.

Mon, Dec 1, 2008

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Dancing With the Stars8 pm/ET ABC It's all come down to this: the finals! Brooke Burke, Lance Bass and Warren Sapp duke it out to get their hands on that coveted mirror-ball trophy. Read on for previews of Heroes, Two and a Half Men, Boston Legal and Prison Break.

Mon, Nov 24, 2008

Tonight's TV Hot List: Monday, Nov. 24, 2008

Exclusive: How Boston Legal Will Rock the Presidential Vote

File this one under "Things That Made Matt Curious, So He Asked Around." As revealed in ABC's November sweeps overview, the Nov. 17 episode of Boston Legal will guest-star SNL alumna Cheri Oteri (which we knew, from this TVGuide.com exclusive) as a woman who claims she was fired from her job because, among other reasons, she voted for John McCain in the presidential election. Prime-time dramas typically film at least a month ahead of their air date — look to the left, and ABC even has episodic photos from the episode at hand — so this "timely" storyline begged the question: Would Boston Legal attempt to tell an election-centric story without once mentioning who actually was voted President of the United States more than two weeks earlier?Get the answer, after the jump.

Tue, Oct 28, 2008

Exclusive: How Boston Legal Will Rock the Presidential Vote

Mega Buzz on Lost, Housewives, Smallville and More!

Senior editors Matt Webb Mitovich and Mickey OConnor answer your questions E-mail us your spoilery needsAny idea on when Lost will air its premiere in 2009 JennyMickey ABC usually releases the date in late October so well keep you posted DarkUFO FWIW hears the show might be returning to Wednesdays starting Feb 4 In the meantime I have some scoop to tide you over When I spoke with Michael Emerson at the Emmys he told me Bens mission has changed time has passed he has different resources and he moves around a lot He also hinted that he might have a scene with Desmond coming up which begs the question Desmonds backDo you have any info on what is coming up for Smallvilles ClarkChloe NaomiMatt I almost hesitate to toy with this four-letter word again but here goes KISS Mind you its an Episode 8 flashback to a Young Chloe macking on a Young Clark in the farmhouse hayloft I saw them shooting that scene the other day and it was ado

Wed, Oct 1, 2008

Mega Buzz on Lost, Housewives, Smallville and More!

Boston Legal Books Bowen and Bertinelli

Boston Legal's grand flourish of guest-casting for its final season continues. In addition to the return of Julie Bowen as Denise, this season's 10th episode will also feature a guest-starring turn by Valerie Bertinelli. Details on Val's role have yet to be revealed, even though her episode films this week. A onetime Boston Legal series regular, Bowen last appeared as Denise in May 2007, at which time she embarked on an on-/off-screen maternity leave (as well as made the occasional Lost visit). Her upcoming encore was first reported by EW's Ausiello.Bertinelli recently was cast as the lead in a TNT sitcom pilot, enjoying a bit of a career rebirth following the release of her candid memoir Losing It: And Gaining My Life Back One Pound at a Time, in which she copped to (among other things) cheating on hubby Eddie Van Halen.  Matt MitovichCrave scoop? E-mail Matt and Mickey at megascoop@tvguide.com.

Fri, Sep 26, 2008

William Shatner Previews Boston Legal's Swan Song

William Shatner has been a TV icon to multiple generations whether as Star Treks Captain Kirk or his current gig as Denny Crane on Boston Legal premieres Monday Sept 22 at 10 pmET ABC And who can forget his role in those Priceline commercials We caught up with him to talk about bobblehead dolls Legals final 13 episodes and how hed Like Denny to go outTV Guide When fans approach you in public now what do they usually reference Captain Kirk from Star Trek Denny Crane from Boston Legal or your Priceline spokesperson gigWilliam Shatner Probably more Denny Crane than anything else And instead of the usual I hate to bother you which they say when they think of me as Captain Kirk they come up and go Say Denny Crane The name is great its like a foghornTV Guide After last season when Denny was arrested twice appeared before the Supreme Court joined the Coast Guard and almost ran for president whats left Shatner Theres a great deal more This se

Mon, Sep 22, 2008

William Shatner Previews Boston Legal's Swan Song

Exclusive: Cheri Oteri Surfaces in Boston

Live, from Boston, it's Cheri Oteri!OK, everyone simmah down now....Saturday Night Live alumna Cheri Oteri, who has been somewhat MIA from the smaller screen as of late (but delivered well as the voice of Shrek the Third's dopey Sleeping Beauty), will turn up on Boston Legal during the ABC series' final season, TVGuide.com has learned.Oteri is lensing this week a guest-starring role as a woman who seeks Alan's counsel when she is (allegedly) wrongly fired from her job. Boston Legal's 13-episode swan song kicks off Monday, Sept. 22, at 10 pm/ET.  Matt Mitovich

Tue, Sep 16, 2008

Exclusive: Cheri Oteri Surfaces in Boston

Boston Legal Welcomes Jim's Sis-in-Law, Betty's Return

Two pieces of Boston Legal casting news hit my Blackberry as I took a break from hanging with the Tree Hillers down here in North Carolina. (Check my Facebook page for updates on and photos from that!)For starters, Catherine Piper is returning to Boston this season, again played by guest-star Betty White. Catherine is one of the legal dramedy's most colorful visitors, having partaken in a murderous arc a few seasons back, and served a stint as the law firm's sandwich lady.Also on board for a guest gig is Kimberly Williams-Paisley, best known as Father of the Bride's bride and from her According to Jim run as Cheryl's sis. Thus far, no deets on KW-P's role or story.  Matt Mitovich

Sat, Aug 23, 2008

Boston Legal Welcomes Jim's Sis-in-Law, Betty's Return

Exclusive: Desperate Housewife Pays Boston a Visit

Yes, Mary Alice survived the five-year flash-forward, but when Brenda Strong isn't in the Desperate Housewives recording booth in her Burberry pajamas, she likes to act on screen, as well.To that end, the statuesque beauty will be doffing aforementioned PJs and slipping into a robe  a judicial one, versus terry  to guest on sister dramedy Boston Legal. Strong will be playing a sexy-but-tough judge who presides over one of Crane, Poole & Schmidt's big cases, delivering her ruling in the form of a sing-song homily (I have to imagine). The episode shoots this week.  Matt Mitovich

Mon, Jul 28, 2008

Exclusive: Desperate Housewife Pays Boston a Visit

Is your idea of a vacation ...

Question: Is your idea of a vacation walking around the National Stationery Show at the Jacob Javitz Convention Center? Don't deny it, I saw you there on Sunday. Now how 'bout some Boston Legal casting scoop for next season? Every year, they discard most of the "below the marquee" talent. Answer: Stationery show? I don't know what you're talking about. I already told you, I had a family emergency. You probably just saw someone with bushy eyebrows and assumed it was me. Now, regarding Boston Legal, the only "locks" for next season are James Spader and, surprisingly, Christian Clemenson. There are no deals currently in place for William Shatner or Candice Bergen to return, but everyone expects that to change in the next few weeks. As for the rest of the cast — or the "below the marquee" talent, as you so aptly put it — they should proba

Wed, May 28, 2008

Fall TV: Mars Lands on ABC's Official Schedule

ABC has announced their new fall schedule and it looks promising. (That's right, no shows based on Geico commercials!) Let's break down the schedule starting with new shows.  Erin FoxNew ABC Series Life on Mars (airing Thursdays at 10 pm/ET)David E. Kelley's version of the BBC series, it revolves around a modern-day police detective (Jason O'Mara) who, after a car crash, mysteriously finds himself transported back to 1973 and still working as a cop. Opportunity Knocks (Tuesdays at 8)This game show is going on the road, arriving the doorsteps of everyday Americans to test how well they know their family. The mobile team will stop by any small town in America in a semi that is flush with flat-screen TVs, new furniture and cash prizes that the family can win right there.New Midseason Series The Goode FamilyMike Judge brings ABC this animated series about a family obsessed with doing the "right" thing, whether it's environmentally, politically or socially. Their ...

Tue, May 13, 2008

Fall TV: Mars Lands on ABC's Official Schedule

Murder Club Kills Men in Trees' Momentum

ABC has set an April 29 return date for Women's Murder Club, which has three fresh episodes to burn off. WMC's Tuesday-at-10 time slot effectively bumps Boston Legal to Wednesdays at 10 as of April 30, which in turn trims Men in Trees from the network's schedule for several weeks. Trees is expected to resume its oft-resuming second season on Wednesday, May 28.What's your take? The same sad story for Trees, or did it not have any "momentum" to lose?Check out our Returning Favorites guide for previews, photos and videos of more than 40 shows!For more on ABC's scheduling decision, read the Roush Dispatch.

Mon, Mar 31, 2008

Murder Club Kills Men in Trees' Momentum

Boston Legal

Returns Tuesday April 8 at 10 pmET ABCNumber of new episodes 6Where we left off Denny and Alan limped through Coast Guard training while Carl transferred from the Manhattan officeWhats next In the first episode Alan teams with Jerry Espenson Christian Clemenson on the case of a murder incited by tabloid TV Later Shirley defends a vet arrested for killing seals for food Bombs away Sack will lose some dignity when he represents the island of Nantucket which tries to buy plutonium to build its own nuclear deviceWatch video clips | Photos | More Returning Favorites coverage

Thu, Mar 20, 2008

Got any Boston Legal info for ...

Question: Got any Boston Legal info for us? Answer: David E. Kelley is looking for an actor in his mid-seventies to play Shirley's Alzheimer's-stricken father. Meanwhile, Jerry's going to find himself in some deep doo-doo when a woman comes forward and accuses him of drugging her on a date.

Wed, Feb 27, 2008

Boston Legal, Spider-Man 3 and More Short Cuts

This week's episode of ABC punching bag Boston Legal, preempted by a 20/20 special about the California wildfires, will air next Tuesday.... On Monday in Times Square, Papa John's, Spider-Man 3 director Sam Raimi and "Spidey" himself will announce a "Hometown Super-Heroes" campaign honoring police, fire and rescue workers. The rest of you can enjoy a Super-Hero XL3 pizza for $12.99.... Gretchen Mol and hubby Tod Williams welcomed a son back on Sept. 10, says People.... Heads up, Demi and Cameron: E! counts down the 25 Hottest Hollywood Cougar Tales on Saturday at 5 pm/ET.

Wed, Oct 24, 2007

Ratings: Prancing Stars, Cranky House Are Tops

ADDENDUM: Veronica Mars drew 3.3 mil in each of its last two season premieres, since many were asking.On this first "real" Tuesday of the new ratings season, as Dancing with the Stars' all-male revue averaged 18.34 million total viewers over its 90-minute run:8 pm/ETNCIS' shinier, happier backstage mood paid off on-screen, as it (13.65 mil) outperformed last year's premiere by 530 thou. Bones (8.25 mil) was down 16 percent versus its own previous opener. With three mil, Beauty and the Geek kissed off about 340K week-to-week.9 pm House's season premiere fared a hair better than last year's, with 18.13 mil. (What's more, it did better in key demos than the older-skewing DWTS and was Fox's highest-rated drama premiere in nearly seven years.) The Unit (10.73 mil) recruited 1.4 mil fewer than last fall. The arrival of the CW's Reaper (3.22 mil) improved upon its Geek lead-in.10 pmSVU topped the hour with 12.1 mil, albeit a 16 percent premiere-to-premiere plunge. Cane got some sugar from ...

Wed, Sep 26, 2007

Ratings: Prancing Stars, Cranky House Are Tops