Hola, mi muchachos and muchachoettes! It is I, Schedule Boy, back from wherever the hell I was. I'm here this time to present a comprehensive list of upcoming season and series premieres and finales for you, my adoptive TV Squad family.
What a crazy season its been! Shows that had so much potential (The Nine, Studio 60) struggled to stay on the air, while others (Ugly Betty, Friday Night Lights, Jericho, 30 Rock) surprised us with their growing fan bases and popularity. Then there were shows like ER that made a sudden comeback and ones like Gilmore Girls and Scrubs that didn't seem to find their way for the first half of the season. Well, at least we could be confident that hits like Grey's Anatomy, American Idol, 24 and Lost would carry us through the season. Then again, maybe not. Like I said, crazy season.
So, sit back, relax, and enjoy this fine presentation, presented in color with limited commercial interruption. You can find the list of premieres and finales (as well shows returning from hiatus) after the jump. Remember, dates are subject to change, so we'll be updating as time moves forward.
--- SHOWS RETURNING FROM HIATUS (Dates that have passed have been crossed out)---
March 16th
Identity (NBC)
March 23rd
Six Degrees (ABC)
March 25th
American Dad (FOX)
King of the Hill (FOX)
March 28th
One Tree Hill (The CW)
April 5th
30 Rock (NBC)
April 9th
The King of Queens (CBS)
April 12th
ER (NBC)
April 23rd
Heroes (NBC)
May 1st
Veronica Mars (The CW)
May 2nd
One Tree Hill (The CW)
--- NEW SEASON/SERIES PREMIERES (Dates that have passed have been crossed out) ---
March 15th
October Road (ABC)
Andy Barker, P.I. (NBC) -- ends April 12th
Raines (NBC)
March 19th
Dancing WIth the Stars (ABC)
March 20th
Work Out (Bravo)
March 22nd
This American Life (Showtime)
Bulls**t (Showtime)
April 1st
Reno 911 (Comedy Central)
Mind of Mencia (Comedy Central)
The Tudors (Showtime)
April 2nd
The Bachelor (ABC) -- 10th season premiere. Good Lord!
April 3rd
The Shield (FX)
April 8th
The Sopranos (HBO) -- The last episodes, folks!
Entourage (HBO)
April 9th
Thank God You're Here (NBC) -- I loves me some good Improv
Little People, Big World (TLC)
April 11th
Notes From the Underbelly (ABC) -- which will probably be followed by the series finale.
April 13th
Stargate SG-1 (Sci-Fi) -- Last episdoes of the series
Stargate Atlantis (Sci-Fi)
Painkiller Jane (Sci-Fi)
April 15th
Drive (FOX)
April 18th
Hustle (AMC)
May 29th
Last Comic Standing (NBC)
May 30th
Hidden Palms (CW) -- If the network lasts that long
June 3rd
The 4400 (USA)
The Dead Zone (USA)
June 4th
Kyle XY (ABC Family)
June 5th
My Boys (TBS)
June 6th
Ghost Hunters (Sci-Fi)
June 10th
Big Love (HBO)
June 11th
The Closer (TNT)
June 12th
Rescue Me (FX)
June 20th
America's Got Talent (NBC)
June 25th
Hell's Kitchen (FOX)
June 28th
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (FX)
--- SHOW SEASON FINALES (Dates that have passed have been crossed out) ---
March 21st
The George Lopez Show (ABC)
March 25th
Rome (HBO)
Battlestar Galactica (Sci-Fi)
The L-Word (Showtime)
March 26th
What About Brian (ABC) -- What about a renewal?
March 27th
Dirt (FX)
March 28th
Sit Down Comedy (TV Land)
April 2nd
Prison Break (FOX)
April 11th
Top Design (Bravo)
'til Death (FOX) -- One hour season finale
Firday Night Lights (NBC)
April 15th
The Dresden Files (Sci-Fi)
April 22nd
The Apprentice (NBC)
The War at Home (FOX)
April 23rd
The Black Donnellys (NBC)
April 24th
Pussycat Dolls (The CW)
April 26th
October Road (ABC)
30 Rock (NBC)
May 3rd
Shark (CBS)
Nanny 911 (FOX) -- I'm tearing up just thinking about this
Trading Spouses (FOX) -- There go the tears again!
May 6th
The Amazing Race (CBS)
Cold Case (CBS)
May 7th
The New Adventures of Old Christine (CBS)
Drive (FOX)
May 8th
The Unit (CBS)
May 9th
Jericho (CBS)
May 10th
Without a Trace (CBS)
May 11th
Ghost Whisperer (CBS)
Close to Home (CBS)
May 13th
Survivor: Fiji (CBS) -- Hogging up all three hours of the prime-time schedule
7th Heaven (CW) -- The series finale, for real this time
May 14th
How I Met Your Mother (CBS)
Two and a Half Men (CBS)
The King of Queens (CBS) -- The one-hour series finale
CSI:Miami (CBS)
Everybody Hates Chris (CW)
All of Us (CW)
Girlfriends (CW)
The Game (CW)
May 15th
Gilmore Girls (CW)
May 16th
Criminal Minds (CBS)
CSI:NY (CBS)
America's Next Top Model (CW)
Bones (FOX)
Crossing Jordan (NBC)
Medium (NBC)
May 17th
Ugly Betty (ABC)
Grey's Anatomy (ABC)
CSI (CBS)
Smallville (CW)
Supernatural (CW)
May 18th
America's Funniest Home Videos (ABC) -- Season 17 finale, folks.
Numb3rs (CBS)
Law & Order (NBC)
May 20th
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition (ABC)
Desperate Housewives (ABC)
Brothers & Sisters (ABC)
The Simpsons (FOX)
Family Guy (FOX)
American Dad (FOX)
May 21st
Dancing With the Stars (ABC) -- Last Performance show
The Bachelor (ABC)
24 (FOX)
Heroes (NBC)
May 22nd
Dancing With the Stars (ABC) -- Last results show
Boston Legal (ABC)
NCIS (CBS)
American Idol (FOX)
Law & Order: CI (NBC)
Law & Order: SVU (NBC)
May 23rd
Lost (ABC)
American Idol (FOX) -- Final results show. We can then get back to our normal lives
May 29th
House (FOX)
June 4th
The Riches (FX)
June 5th
The Shield (FX)
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
3-15-2007 @ 10:44AM
Jim Kosmicki said...
This American Life premieres on Showtime in the next few weeks. Given the radio show's popularity and prestige, i don't understand the low-key approach to publicity. I think it's being paired up with the new season premiere of Penn & Teller's Bullshit -- talk about a mis-matched pair (of course, i'll be Tivoing both).
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3-15-2007 @ 10:58AM
gwangi said...
April 15th is the premier of Drive not the finale.
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3-15-2007 @ 11:05AM
matthew m. barnes said...
shows on hiatus that you didn't list return dates for include The Office and Hereoes (which are kinda two big ones).
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3-15-2007 @ 11:10AM
Borat said...
The Shield, The Sopranos and Entourage! Can't wait!!
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3-15-2007 @ 11:21AM
The Dude said...
How could you forgot Doctor Who on March 31st? Sure it's the BBC but it is well worth an honorable mention. Thank god the world is a bit smaller these days...
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3-15-2007 @ 11:21AM
David said...
You forgot to list Project Runway which primeres next week I think. Good to see The 4400 come back a little earlier. And when is Bullshit coming back?
And Veronica Mars is on hold until May?! Ouch, I guess that show won't be making it to the Fall.
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3-15-2007 @ 12:11PM
Andy said...
You forgot the return of One Tree Hill on March 28 to the CW.
:)
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3-15-2007 @ 12:38PM
Tim said...
Penn & Teller: Bullshit! returns March 22nd
Any word on Criss Angel Mindfreak?
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3-15-2007 @ 12:42PM
RSL said...
@ David, where did you hear that Runway is starting next week? I can't find a word anywhere about it. :/ I'm eagerly awaiting its return though it's conflict with Lost and I'll have to tape [yes, we still use videotape] Runway and watch it the following day.
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3-15-2007 @ 1:29PM
Haggis said...
Hooray for Always Sunny in Philadelphia returning! I figured it'd be around summertime, since that's when last seasons started. I'm also pleased about the season being bumped up to twice the episodes. Will we finally get the resolution of Frank being Charlie's father? God I hope not. :D
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3-15-2007 @ 1:47PM
Hugeliver said...
What about Corner Gas?? : )
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3-15-2007 @ 4:50PM
samantha said...
I cant believe how long we have to wait for veronica :(
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3-15-2007 @ 2:57PM
TVSeriesFinale.com said...
Great list! Since Andy Barker's being pulled a week early, the unaired episode is available on NBC.com.
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3-15-2007 @ 3:34PM
Jordy said...
Project Runway is barely starting auditions. It won't be airing till summer so it can coincide with Spring/Summer Fashion Week in early September.
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3-16-2007 @ 7:45AM
roadwarrior3f8 said...
What about Eureka on SciFi?
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3-15-2007 @ 10:01PM
Stuart said...
Both Stargate SG-1 and Atlantis come back from their 5 month hiatus on April 13th, not finish up. Based on how many episodes they've got left in their seasons, it looks like both will end in mid-June (SG-1 series finale, Atlantis season finale).
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3-15-2007 @ 5:58PM
julie said...
Where's Eureka???? I got hooked....
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3-15-2007 @ 10:10PM
tv junkie said...
"Drive" premieres on April 15th then settle in on its regular timeslot on the 16th.
Also, I remembered ABC's "Traveler" which was pushed back from its fall premiere is going to start on May 30th.
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3-16-2007 @ 10:25PM
Rich Keller said...
Okay, updated information for Drive, This American Life, and Bulls**t. Also added One Tree Hill, Heroes and 30 Rock to shows returning from hiatus.
I'm not considering The Office on hiatus because of the "newpeats" they're now offering. Keep me updated everyone.
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3-18-2007 @ 6:25PM
Cyndi said...
Any hope for a second season of Dirt??
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