Women's Murder Club

51
Metascore
2007-2008
1 season
ABC
Suspense, Drama
TV-PG

Longtime friends gather off-the-clock to solve cases, despite personal issues. DA Jill has troubled past, ME Claire is dealing with a husband newly in a wheelchair, and tough Detective Lindsay finds herself working under her ex-husband.

51
Metascore
2007-2008
1 season
ABC
Suspense, Drama
TV-PG

Ratings: Idol Rebounds, Kitchen Is Cooking

Tuesday's tallies:8 pm/ETIdol (23.97 million total viewers) rebounded from last week's sizable dip by gaining 2.7 mil, and actually was up four percent from last season's Top 3 performance night. NCIS (14.7 mil) added 900 thou. Beauty and the Geek wrapped up its (final?) season with a typical 1.53 mil.9 pmDWTS slipped 1.5 mil yet of course topped the hour (with 16.6 mil). Hell's Kitchen delivered an all-time best 12.4 mil. The truly penultimate episode of Shark did 10.2 mil, while renewed Reaper dropped 470K, to two mil.10 pmSVU's season-ender delivered 11.32 mil, while the Women's Murder Club series finale scored 8.45 mil, down 230 thou week-to-week.

Wed, May 14, 2008

Ratings: Idol Rebounds, Kitchen Is Cooking

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

Murder Club Scoop: Harmon Gets a Major Dad

Fallen Jericho patriarch Gerald McRaney has been cast as the estranged pop of Angie Harmon's Lindsay on Women's Murder Club, sources confirm to me exclusively. Dad is described as a dirty ex-cop who has few friends on the force  and that includes his daughter. The two have been estranged for seven years, and his mere presence gives her the creeps. She even refuses to call him "Dad," which is never a good thing (unless you're a Simpson). McRaney's onboard for one of this season's three post-strike episodes, although he could reappear next season  if there is a next season. Fleshing out Lindsay's personal life appears to be a top priority for new Club boss Robert Nathan. In addition to a dad, Harmon's bloodhound will be getting a new love interest in the form of The 4400's Joel Gretsch (Ausiello Report 3/17).

Thu, Mar 20, 2008

Murder Club Scoop: Harmon Gets a Major Dad

Women's Murder Club

Returns Tuesday April 29 at 10 pmET ABCNumber of new episodes 3Where we left off The Kiss-Me-Not killer set his sights on Det Lindsay Boxer Angie Harmon who got protection from a hunky FBI profiler Stargate Atlantis Joe Flanigan while ADA Jill Bernhardt Laura Harris was ditched by her boyfriend for cheatingWhats next In an effort to save the faltering series the network brought in veteran producer Robert Nathan Law Order to do some tweaking The crime stories will be more serious and relevant Nathan vows so all four women will be emotionally challenged A figure from Lindsays past will pop up to reveal why the detective is so obsessed with her workLove is murder Enter a hot new beau Joel Gretsch for Lindsay We want to see her fall in love and be happy Nathan says Plus Jill will choose a shocking bedmate

Thu, Mar 20, 2008

Thanks for the scoop about ...

Question: Thanks for the scoop about the awesome Joel Gretsch from The 4400 playing Angie Harmon's love interest on Women's Murder Club. Anything else you can share about this underrated show? Answer: In addition to a boyfriend, Harmon's Lindsay is also getting a dad, and an estranged one at that. Apparently father (a former cop) and daughter haven't spoken in seven years.

Wed, Mar 19, 2008

Murder Club Exclusive: Harmon Falls for 4400 Hero

The 4400's Joel Gretsch has been tapped to play Angie Harmon's new love interest on Women's Murder Club, sources confirm to me exclusively. His character, a charming hotel builder, bumps into Lindsay at the Hall of Justice and, as you might've guessed, it's lust at first sight. As you also might've guessed, he's harboring a humdinger of a secret, the specifics of which I'll get into in this week's Ausiello Report vodcast. Look for that tomorrow at around 10 am/ET.Gretsch is slated to appear in all three of Murder Club's post-strike episodes.In the meantime, help this non-4400 zealot out: Is Gretsch a good match for Harmon? Judging by the pics above, I'm inclined to say yesssiiirrreeebob!

Tue, Mar 18, 2008

Murder Club Exclusive: Harmon Falls for 4400 Hero

What's the buzz on the ...

Question: What's the buzz on the new-and-improved Women's Murder Club? Answer: The buzz is that new show-runner Robert Nathan is on the prowl for a new love interest for Angie Harmon.

Wed, Mar 12, 2008

I'm dying for more Dollhouse ...

Question: I'm dying for more Dollhouse scoop! BTW, I loved the story you and Ben Katner did pitching actors for the show.Answer: I'll be curious to see if Joss takes any of our suggestions. I'm sure it's a long shot, especially in light of what he told me back in November when Dollhouse was just announced. "My first instinct is to probably [cast] new people [in Dollhouse], because I'm already reuniting with Eliza and I don't want it to seem like a house party," he said. "I want to make sure people get a fresh feeling from it. But behind the scenes, I will be chasing many writers that I have worked with before because they're the people I trust." Hence Whedon's decision to snap up former Angel scribes Elizabeth Craft and Sarah Fain the moment they parted ways with Wome

Wed, Mar 5, 2008

Thanks for the scoop on ...

Question: Thanks for the scoop on Women's Murder Club returning for three episodes this season. What are you hearing about new show-runner Robert Nathan? Is he going to make any drastic changes? Answer: As I reported over the weekend, there are no immediate plans to overhaul the series. And everything I'm hearing about new boss Nathan is very positive. Not only is he said to be one of the nicest guys in the biz, but he is ridiculously talented. " He's a brilliant writer," enthuses a former colleague. "He was among the very best of the Law & Order bun

Wed, Feb 27, 2008

Scoop! Women's Murder Club Not Dead Yet!

Women's Murder Club is showing signs of life!According to multiple sources, the ABC drama could return later this season with as many as three additional episodes if  and this is a big if  a new show-runner can be found in the next few days. Coincidentally, just hours ago, a Murder Club staffer e-mailed to tell me that, contrary to my report in this week's Ask Ausiello, the show's sets have not been struck. But in my defense, they almost were. "The crew started tearing down the sets last Thursday," whispers the set-sider, "but on Friday, they were told to stop because there was a plan in motion to resuscitate the show."Whether or not that plan succeeds is the big question. And even if a show-runner is found and those three episodes are produced, there's still no guarantee that Murder Club will be back in the fall. "ABC wants to see what these three episodes look like before making a decision," notes an insider. "That's why it's so critical that they get made. Without the...

Fri, Feb 22, 2008

Scoop! Women's Murder Club Not Dead Yet!

Murder Club Snuffs Creators; Big Shots Muzzled?

The end of the strike doesn't mean good news for everyone, mind you. ABC's Women's Murder Club, whose fate seems super-iffy, has let go of three executive producers, including co-creators/co-showrunner Elizabeth Craft  says the Reporter. (Ausiello might want to revisit that "less than 0.015 percent chance of survival" mentioned in today's fresh AA.)Another of the net's freshman offerings, Big Shots, is "not expected to continue," says the trade. But, reports my dream, Charisma is being spun off onto her own show: "The Comely Stranded Motorist."Related:• Ask Ausiello: "I'm almost afraid to ask: What's happening to our beloved Angie Harmon and Women's Murder Club?"

Wed, Feb 13, 2008

Murder Club Snuffs Creators; Big Shots Muzzled?

I'm almost afraid to ask: ...

Question: I'm almost afraid to ask: What's happening to our beloved Angie Harmon and Women's Murder Club? Answer: It changes from minute to minute, so keep close tabs on my Strike Recovery Chart for the latest. As of 10 seconds ago, there was less than a one percent chance of Club producing additional episodes this season. However, it remains a contender for the fall. An unlikely contender, but a contender nonetheless. OMG, it just changed again! That one percent has just been downgraded to .015 percent! It's insanity!

Wed, Feb 13, 2008

Preview: Emotional Women's Murder Club Wedding Episode

On tonight's Women's Murder Club (9 pm/ET, ABC), Lindsay faces a painful reality: Her ex-husband Tom is moving on — big time! —  as he and fiancée Heather (Ever Carradine) prepare to say "I do." "Lindsay has always thought of [Tom] as kind of belonging to her. Even though they're divorced, she still thinks of him as hers," explains executive producer Sarah Fain. "This is the episode where he suddenly belongs to someone else." Will Lindsay be among the well-wishers in attendance? "She's not invited, but that doesn't mean she won't be around," teases Fain. Lucky for Lindsay she has plenty of work to keep her occupied: She and Jacobi are busy solving the murder of a female impersonator. But it's a death that also hits home for the tough female detective. Says executive producer Liz Craft, "The case is thematically linked in terms of this idea of people feeling that other people

Fri, Dec 7, 2007

Preview: Emotional Women's Murder Club Wedding Episode

Any scoop on Women's Murder ...

Question: Any scoop on Women's Murder Club? Is a full-season pickup coming soon? Answer: Not if those young demos don't improve. Among 18-49ers, it's getting crushed by Friday Night Lights!

Wed, Nov 21, 2007

Ratings: CBS Sweeps Another Thursday

Thursday's tallies at a glance:8 pm/ETSurvivor (14.76 million total viewers) and Betty (10.73 mil) were both down a hair. Behind 5th Grader, Earl (7.97 mil) gained 310K, but 30 Rock (6.47 mil) slipped 140 thou. Smallville (4.49 mil) dipped 110K.9 pmAt 21.29 mil, CSI was down 600K from last week's crossover. Grey's placed second with 19.28 mil, but was No. 1 in demos. The Office (8.86 mil) saw a 570 thou increase, while Scrubs (6 mil) dropped 320K. Supernatural (2.89 mil) was down a hair.10 pmTrace was on top with 14.49 mil, down an understandable 33 percent from last week. ER surged more than a mil to 9.52 mil, while Women's Murder Club (8.93 mil) bested Big Shots' last tally by 310K.

Sat, Nov 17, 2007

Angie Harmon Reveals Why She Joined the Murder Club

With her new hit Women's Murder Club (Fridays, 9 pm/ET, ABC), Angie Harmon proves she's still arresting. TV Guide talked with the sultry homicide detective about doing her stunts, an upcoming romance story arc, and how she balances motherhood and acting. It's another 14-hour day on the set of Women's Murder Club, ABC's new hit based on James Patterson's phenomenally popular mystery novels. But today is particularly rewarding for star Angie Harmon. To convince a certain actor to take on a guest role, she jokes that she "put on a really sexy outfit and begged." It's OK, the actor in question is hubby Jason Sehorn, the ex-NFL star who famously proposed to Harmon on The Tonight Sh

Fri, Nov 9, 2007

Angie Harmon Reveals Why She Joined the Murder Club

ABC Commits More Murder as NBC's Bee Gets Stung

ABC has ordered three more scripts for Women's Murder Club, and not a moment too soon, given that a writers' strike could start as early as tomorrow. Cavemen and Big Shots are now the only new ABC series for which the net hasn't ordered additional episodes.... That's gotta sting: NBC has pulled The Singing Bee from its November-sweeps lineup and replaced it on Tuesday nights with supersized episodes of The Biggest Loser.  Ben Katner

Thu, Nov 1, 2007

ABC Commits More Murder as NBC's Bee Gets Stung

Ratings: ABC's Murder Club Kills the Competition

The premiere of the new ABC drama Women's Murder Club was Friday's most-watched program  with 10.8 million total viewers  as well as the evening's No. 1 performer among the 18-49 demo. What's more, it gave ABC its best Friday audience since May 2006.Elsewhere: Trailing Deal or No Deal, Ghost Whisperer (8.76 mil) matched last week's numbers. 20/20 was a distance fourth (behind Fox's playoffs coverage, which averaged 7.46 mil for the night). Opposite WMC at 9, Moonlight (7.3 mil) was down 950 thou. Friday Night Lights (5.42 mil) lost 16 percent of its season-premiere audience. Numbers topped the 10 o'clock hour in total viewers (9.1 mil, down 430K), while the returning Men in Trees (7.06 mil) was tops with the 18-49 crowd. With 7.13 mil, Las Vegas dipped 270 thou.

Sun, Oct 14, 2007

Ratings: ABC's Murder Club Kills the Competition

Women's Murder Club Kills Its First Pilot

The entire pilot for ABC's new Friday night procedural The Women's Murder Club has been reshot. Why? Apparently, it was a little too mysterious for fans to follow. Executive producer Joe Simpson, tells TV Guide that there were too many characters and too many murders in the first attempt to turn James Patterson's best-selling novels about crime-solving female buddies into a TV series. "We tried to cover too much too early," Jessica and Ashlee's dad says. So one of the books' characters, Yuki Castellano (played by Elisabeth Ho) has been written out, and a simpler homicide written in. The version that will debut on October 12 is darker and more grisly as well. Although Patterson is a writer on the series, the only storyline expected to be copied from his novels is an ongoing search for a  what else  serial killer. In other changes, Rob Estes (CSI:Miami) has replaced the less-known Christopher Wiehl as the former hubby of cop Lindsay Boxer, played by series star Angie Harmo...

Fri, Sep 28, 2007

Women's Murder Club Kills Its First Pilot

Casting News: Commander in Chief Duo Joins ABC's Club

Ever Carradine and Kyle Secor have joined the cast of the new fall drama Women's Murder Club, playing Rob Estes' fiancée and a charming lawyer, respectively.... Also per the Reporter, CSI: NY's A.J. Buckley (aka lab tech Adam) has been bumped up to series-regular status.... Benny Ciaramello (Filthy Gorgeous) is joining Friday Night Lights in a recurring role, as Lyla's love interest.... Sally Pressman (Army Wives) stars as a married woman hiding an addiction to s-e-x in the Lifetime flick Love Sick. JAG's David James Elliott plays one of her regular booty calls.

Wed, Aug 15, 2007

Casting News: Commander in Chief Duo Joins ABC's Club

Live Press Tour Diary: ABC, Day 1

8:54 am: We're in the homestretch, folks, and that can only mean one thing: Critics have begun recycling their old underwear. That explains the wall of stank I just walked through entering the Beverly Hilton's ballroom.8:58 am: As we wait for ABC president Stephen McPherson to take the stage for the exec session, let me take a moment to extend a big thank-you to the generous folks at ABC Studios who had a case of Diet Raspberry Snapple shipped to my room yesterday afternoon. Just for that, I'm going to take it easy on Big Shots. I was planning to call it a charmless piece of fecal matter; now I'm merely calling it unwatchable. Behold the power of Snapple!EXECUTIVE SESSION9:10 am: The first question... does not include the words "Isaiah" or "Washington." Darn. 9:13 am: On Lost's game-changing season finale, McPherson says it really "opened up a new world" for the show, adding that Team Darlton "pitched us where they're going this year, and where they're going the next two years." He ...

Wed, Jul 25, 2007

Fall TV Tweaks: House Exec Finds New Life

Per Variety, House executive producer Daniel Sackheim has inked a two-year deal to direct and exec-produce the new NBC drama Life.... Per the Reporter, former ER show-runner Scott Gemmill will run the show at ABC's Women's Murder Club.... Twenty Good Years creator Marsh McCall has been tapped to "direct traffic" at ABC's Carpoolers.

Tue, May 22, 2007

ABC Gets Aggressive, with Familiar Faces, Campy Soaps and Cavemen?

Even with all the success ABC has had on Sunday and Thursday (thanks to the bold move of Grey's Anatomy to that night), there are plenty of other time periods throughout the week where the network simply wasn't competitive this past season. But while the struggling NBC cautiously put together a schedule that seemed designed to retain its diminished share of advertiser dollars, ABC is being much more aggressive. In the new lineup presented to advertisers Wednesday at Alice Tully Hall, entertainment president Stephen McPherson threw a lot of stuff against the scheduling board in the hope that something will stick.Determined to get back into the comedy game, ABC gave Sam I Am with Christina Applegate the benefit of a Dancing with the Stars lead-in on Monday. Not a bad bet, since ABC's appeal is strongest among women 35-plus  and Applegate is now one of them, believe it or not. Two new comedies with a male skew will lead off Tuesday, in an attempt to get some ratings traction by t...

Wed, May 16, 2007

ABC Announces Its Fall Schedule

Scheduled to debut next season are four new comedy entries  Carpoolers, Cavemen, Miss/Guided and Sam I Am; along with seven new drama series  Big Shots, Cashmere Mafia, Dirty Sexy Money, Eli Stone, Private Practice, Pushing Daisies and Women's Murder Club. Oprah's Big Give is also slated to debut.In addition to the new series, ABC previously announced season renewals for Brothers & Sisters, Men in Trees, Ugly Betty, Grey's Anatomy, Lost, Desperate Housewives, Boston Legal, Jimmy Kimmel Live, Dancing with the Stars, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, The Bachelor, Supernanny, America's Funniest Home Videos and Wife Swap. October Road and Notes from the Underbelly will also return for second seasons.As previously announced, Saturday Night College Football will return for a second season on Saturday, September 1 (8:00 pm, ET).ABC's fall prime-time schedule is as follows (all times listed are Eastern, with new shows in bold):MONDAY: 8 pm Dancing with the Stars9:30 pm Sam I ...

Tue, May 15, 2007

Weekend Update: The Latest Pickups and Passes

The latest pre-upfronts news:ABCDrama pickups: Dirty Sexy Money and Eli Stone (both from Everwood's Greg Berlanti); the Grey's Anatomy spin-off Private Practice, the Sex and the City-esque Cashmere Mafia; Pushing Daisies, Women's Murder Club; Big Shots (Dylan McDermott, Michael Vartan, Christopher Titus and Joshua Malina as CEOs/wannabes). Comedies: Cavemen; Sam I Am (Christina Applegate as an amnesiac); Carpoolers. Other notes: October Road and Notes from the Underbelly will return mid-season with 13-episode runs. (Today's News)FOXDrama pick-ups: The Terminator-inspired sci-fi-er The Sarah Connor Chronicles; K-Ville (concerning cops in post-Katrina New Orleans); New Amsterdam (about an immortal homicide detective). Comedies: Kelsey Grammer and Patricia Heaton's Back to You (FKA Action News); Gilmore Girls creator Amy Sherman-Palladino's The Return of Jezebel James (starring Parker Posey); The Rules of Starting Over (courtesy of the Farrelly Brothers) (Today's News).NBCDrama pick-up...

Mon, May 14, 2007