Close to Home

54
Metascore
2005-2007
2 seasons
CBS
Suspense, Drama

Close to Home is a legal drama that tears away the facade of suburbia to reveal that sometimes quiet and tranquil streets can hide the darkest of crimes. Annabeth Chase is a young, aggressive prosecutor with a perfect conviction record who tries the cases that come out of her own neighborhood. Returning to work after having her first child, Annabeth is ready to take on the most difficult cases, fueled by her passion to protect her community and her family. Challenging Annabeth's legal strategies is her new boss, Maureen Scofield, a no-nonsense lawyer not afraid to push her hard. Leading the team is Steve Sharpe, who is one of Annabeth's biggest supporters but is concerned about how her cases will play in the media. Annabeth's husband, Jack, is devoted to their family and is a rock for her to lean on when the challenges of her job start to infringe on their home life.

54
Metascore
2005-2007
2 seasons
CBS
Suspense, Drama

PaleyFest Fall Preview: No Ordinary ABC Night

On September 14 stars and producers of ABC's fall shows came out for the PaleyFest: Fall TV Preview Party, sponsored by TV Guide Magazine and we got the scoop from their upcoming seasons.Stephen Collins, now a series regular on ABC's new dramedy No Ordinary Family, told TV Guide Magazine that he's excited about his upcoming guest spot on Brothers & Sisters as Saul's love interest, Charlie. "They asked me to do an episode. I really like the show a lot, and I've been friends with Ron Rifkin for over 20 years. When you get a chance to work with people that you really love and respect, you just do it," says the actor...

Thu, Sep 16, 2010

PaleyFest Fall Preview: No Ordinary ABC Night

Close to Home's ratings have ...

Question: Close to Home's ratings have been pretty good lately. Any chance it will come back for next season?Answer: Three months ago I would've said (actually, I did say) no way in hell. Six weeks ago I still would've said no way in hell. And this week? I'm saying it's possible but still unlikely.

Wed, Apr 11, 2007

Jonathan Silverman Makes a Case for His Sitcom's Success

At the time this interview with Jonathan Silverman was set up, tonight at 9:30 pm/ET was supposed to present the season finale of ABC's In Case of Emergency. But just before Silverman called, ABC extended his sitcom's run, pushing its freshman finale to April 18. Regardless, TVGuide.com wasn't about to pass on the chance to chat up the funnyman who in addition to his role as ICE's Harry, is about to visit fiancée Jennifer Finnigan's Close to Home. TVGuide.com: Just to be clear, I'm speaking to Jonathan Silverman and not Jason Schwartzman, right? I get yo

Wed, Apr 4, 2007

Jonathan Silverman Makes a Case for His Sitcom's Success

Got any info as to what is ...

Question: Got any info as to what is going to happen the rest of the season on Close to Home?Answer: Did you see my exclusive item in last week's TV Guide about Jennifer Finnigan's real-life beau Jonathan Silverman doing a three-episode arc? He's playing a political operative hired by Conlon to help with his attorney-general campaign.

Wed, Mar 21, 2007

My guess for the blind item ...

Question: My guess for the blind item about the hit show getting the ax is The Unit, Close to Home or Jericho.Answer: I can confirm that it is indeed one of those three shows. I can also confirm that I'll be narrowing that list down even further (a lot further — hint, hint) in the first episode of my vodcast, debuting tomorrow on a TVGuide.com video player near you. Sorry, but a guy's gotta cross-promote where he can.Speaking of which, head on over to the

Wed, Feb 28, 2007

Just read that we're going to ...

Question: Just read that we're going to meet David James Elliott's ex-wife and daughter on Close to Home. Any idea if the parts have been cast yet?Answer: Scoop! The daughter will be played by Lyndsy Fonseca, best known as Ted's future daughter on How I Met Your Mother. She first appears in Episode 14 when she drops in while looking for schools in Indiana. (She must've got rejected by USC.)

Wed, Jan 10, 2007

How Jennifer Finnigan Keeps Close to Home from Straying Too Far

Things are a bit different this season on CBS' Close to Home (Fridays at 9 pm/ET). There are more male faces — JAG alum David James Elliott's included — and perceptibly less focus on Annabeth Chase's struggle to juggle a career and what is now single motherhood. Is it all too much at once for the sophomore drama? TVGuide.com invited Jennifer Finnigan to weigh in on the series she holds so close to her heart. TVGuide.com: First, explain something to me: Why does Close to Home get a full-season pickup announcement when it's in its sophomore year? It's not like ABC is out announcing, "Yes, we've picked up Lost." Is it because the show was on the fence for much of last year?Jennifer Finnigan: I think last year we were definitely the re

Fri, Oct 27, 2006

How Jennifer Finnigan Keeps Close to Home from Straying Too Far

CBS' Official Fall Sked

The big news (and the worst kept secret in the TV biz) is that Without a Trace is headed to Sunday night. The complete release is below.CBS ANNOUNCES 2006-2007 PRIMETIME SCHEDULECBS announced today the addition of four new series to its 2006-2007 primetime line-up, enhancing a line-up that will return 18 shows from last year's schedule, including six from last season's freshman class. The line-up, which includes three new dramas and one new comedy, was unveiled this morning by CBS Entertainment President Nina Tassler. The four new shows feature a roster of award-winning actors and executive producers and a unique mix of concepts and genres. The freshman series include a young and sexy ensemble comedy, THE CLASS, from "Friends" co-creator David Crane; SMITH, a high octane heist thriller from "ER's" John Wells starring Ray Liotta and Virginia Madsen; the apocalyptic drama JERICHO, from the producer of "National Treasure," Jon Turteltaub, starring Skeet Ulrich ("Scream"); and SHARK, a ...

Wed, May 17, 2006

Any scoop on Close to Home ...

Question: Any scoop on Close to Home and any word on its chances for renewal? Thanks. Answer: It made a strong case for a second season last Friday when it notched its best ratings in months and handily beat NBC's Las Vegas. I'd be shocked if it didn't come back.

Wed, May 3, 2006

Close to Home — staying or ...

Question: Close to Home — staying or going? Answer: As of today, it's 50/50.

Wed, Apr 19, 2006

CBS RENEWS TED, FEDS AND GAL WHO SEES DEAD

CBS announced on Monday that it has renewed 14 prime-time — shows to the tune of 13 hours of programming — including freshman series How I Met Your Mother, Criminal Minds and Ghost Whisperer. Also getting the nod for the 2006-2007 season are all three flavors of CSI, Without a Trace, Numbers, Cold Case, 60 Minutes, Two and a Half Men, NCIS and the reality contests Survivor and The Amazing Race. No Close to Home? Bastards!

Mon, Mar 6, 2006

CBS RENEWS TED, FEDS AND GAL WHO SEES DEAD

ER Vet Returns to Direct James Woods

Tonight on ER (10 pm/ET on NBC), two-time Oscar nominee James Woods guest-stars in one of those "very special" episodes that promises to get your tears flowing — stat! — and to possibly prove to be Emmy bait come September. Directing the outing was ER alum Paul McCrane, aka the late Dr. Robert Romano, whom TVGuide.com spoke with about handling heavy hitters such as Woods and about his many grisly on-screen demises. TVGuide.com: This is your sixth time behind the cameras for ER. What's the first thing you look for when you're handed the shooting script? Do you check to see if there are any big, complicated helicopter crashes in it?Paul McCrane:

Thu, Feb 2, 2006

Will Four Kings Trump Its Rivals?

Four Kings, the new NBC comedy (premiering Thursday at 8:30 pm/ET) from Will & Grace creators David Kohan and Max Mutchnick, treads Friends-ly territory with the story of four lifelong buds — Barry (Seth Green, the Austin Powers movies; Buffy the Vampire Slayer), Ben (Josh Cooke, Committed), Bobby (Shane McRae) and Jason (Todd Grinnell) — who inherit an improbably fantastic New York City apartment when Ben's grandmother passes away. With a quartet of young actors onboard, the backstage shenanigans probably rival what you'll see on screen. "One of the games we play, involving a blue fuzzy pillow being w

Wed, Jan 4, 2006

HOME RUN

CBS has finally picked up Jennifer Finnigan's Close to Home for a full season — and, in turn, locked the freshman drama into its new Fridays-at-9 time slot, where it has been flourishing in the ethereal afterglow of Jennifer Love Hewitt's assets. Threshold, meanwhile, continues to play the waiting game. Will it be saved by the belle Elizabeth Berkley? Check out our Insider Q&A!

Tue, Nov 22, 2005

LOTS OF LOVE

Jennifer Love Hewitt's Ghost Whisperer attracted a series-high 12.6 million viewers Friday, but only 8.1 million of 'em stuck around at 9 pm for Threshold. That would explain CBS' decision to test out the freshman serial thriller on Tuesdays at 10 pm beginning Nov. 22. In turn, Close to Home, which currently occupies that slot, will shift to Fridays at 9 pm.

Mon, Nov 7, 2005

Up Close with TV's Hot New Lawyer

Jennifer Finnigan has returned home. Having started out on The Bold and the Beautiful (where she won three consecutive Daytime Emmys in short order), the actress, after a flirtation with NBC prime time, is back on CBS in Close to Home (premiering Oct. 4 at 10 pm/ET). As prosecutor Annabeth Chase, she will get to the bottom of crimes in the seemingly cozy suburbs while juggling working motherhood and butting heads with her superior (played by Kimberly Elise). TVGuide.com spoke with Finnigan about her roles past and present, and her future as wife to The Single Guy's Jonathan Silverman. TVGuide.com: I just watched the pilot and loved it. So did TV Guide's Fa

Mon, Oct 3, 2005