Friday
8-9 p.m.: Ghost Whisperer
9-10 p.m.: Close To Home
10-11 p.m.: Numb3rs
My Thoughts: This lineup is doing pretty well, so CBS decided not to tinker with it. I've heard so many good things about Numb3rs that maybe next season will be the time to finally check it out.
Saturday
8-9 p.m.: Crimetime Saturday
9-10 p.m.: Crimetime Saturday
10:00-11:00 p.m.: 48 Hours: Mystery
My Thoughts: The Crimetime Saturday lineup is pretty popular considering. I wonder if ABC's Saturday Night College Football will put a dent in its ratings.
Sunday
7-8 p.m.: 60 Minutes
8-9 p.m.: The Amazing Race
9-10 p.m.: Cold Case
10-11 p.m.: Without A Trace
My Thoughts: Sunday is the only night that CBS really made some changes to. CBS has decided to end its 20-year-old tradition of showing movies on Sunday nights. More and more, it seems like Sunday is the new Thursday for TV viewing. CBS is putting three of its more popular shows together to combat ABC's powerhouse lineup, NBC's football, and the comedies of FOX. If the gamble works, it could further cement CBS's overall dominance. I can't wait to see what the ratings look like for Sundays this fall.
Overall: With CBS leading all networks in adults 25-54 and in overall viewers, not much really needed to be done. In adding only four new shows, the network is keeping things pretty stable. For the most part, the new shows fit in with CBS's current direction and emphasize respected talent in front of and behind the cameras. CBS's lineup isn't the flashiest or even the most creative but it is consistent and for CBS's viewers, quality and consistency is what keeps them watching.
Coming Up Next: FOX
Article comments
1 - NancyGail
A couple of things-Smith sounds like The Sopranos and Godfather II. James Woods may have guest starred on ER, but not sure he was part of cast, as this story suggests. Otherwise, nicely done!
2 - msD
What did CBS do with King of Queens? That is my favorite show of all time... & it looks like they've replaced it with The Class!