The 2009–10 network television schedule for the five major English-language commercial broadcast networks in the United States covers primetime hours from September 2009 through August 2010. The schedule is followed by a list per network of returning series, new series, and series canceled after the 2008–09 season.
Fox was the first to announce its fall schedule on May 18, 2009, followed by ABC and NBC on May 19, CBS on May 20, and The CW on May 21, 2009.
PBS is not included; member stations have local flexibility over most of their schedules and broadcasts times for network shows may vary. Ion Television is also not included since the network's schedule consisted mainly of syndicated reruns and movies. NBC stripped The Jay Leno Show weeknights at 10 p.m. Eastern/9 p.m. Central, but removed it after the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics. The CW eliminated its Sunday night programming block and returned that time to local affiliates; it returned to programming Sunday nights in the 2018-19 season.Andreeva, Nellie (2009-05-06). CW Drops Sundays In Another Blow to Broadcast Model. Reuters. Retrieved May 6, 2009. After four years as a network, MyNetworkTV became a programming service similarly to The CW Plus and therefore not recognized as a network.Schneider, Michael (2009-09-30), MyNetworkTV exits ratings game: Nielsen to distribute numbers in syndication report Variety. Retrieved December 14, 2009.
New series are highlighted in bold.
All times are U.S. Eastern and Pacific Time (except for some live sports or events). Subtract one hour for Central, Mountain, Alaska and Hawaii–Aleutian times.
Note: From February 12 to February 28, 2010, all NBC primetime programming was pre-empted for coverage of 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver.
Each of the 30 highest-rated shows is listed with its rank and rating as determined by Nielsen Media Research.Highest-rated series is based on the annual top-rated programs list compiled by Nielsen Media Research and reported on TimBrooks.net/Ratings
Legend
Sunday Network7:00 p.m.7:30 p.m.8:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.ABC FallAmerica's Funniest Home VideosExtreme Makeover: Home EditionDesperate Housewives Brothers & Sisters Winter Spring SummerScoundrelsThe GatesCBS Fall60 Minutes The Amazing Race Three RiversCold Case Late fallVarious programmingCold Case Cold Case WinterThe Amazing Race Undercover Boss Cold Case SpringVarious programming SummerBig BrotherUndercover Boss Fox FallFox NFL The OTThe SimpsonsThe Cleveland ShowFamily GuyAmerican Dad!Local programming Winter'Til Death Late winter Sons of Tucson Spring'Til DeathThe Simpsons American Dad! SummerSons of Tucson Mid-summerSons of TucsonAmerican Dad! Family Guy Late summerAmerican Dad! The Simpsons NBC FallFootball Night in AmericaNBC Sunday Night Football WinterDateline NBCVarious programming SpringDateline NBCMinute to Win ItThe Apprentice SummerLaw & Order: Criminal Intent America's Got Talent
Monday Network8:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.ABC FallDancing with the Stars Castle Mid-fall Holiday specialsFind My Family WinterThe Bachelor SpringDancing with the Stars Romantically Challenged SummerThe BacheloretteTrue Beauty Late summerBachelor PadDating in the DarkCBS FallHow I Met Your MotherAccidentally on PurposeTwo and a Half Men The Big Bang Theory CSI: Miami Winter SpringRules of Engagement SummerThe CW FallOne Tree Hill Gossip GirlLocal programming WinterLife Unexpected Spring Life UnexpectedGossip Girl Mid-springOne Tree Hill Summer90210 Fox FallHouse Lie to Me Winter24 Spring SummerLie to MeThe Good GuysNBC FallHeroesTraumaThe Jay Leno Show WinterChuckHeroes SpringTraumaLaw & Order SummerLast Comic Standing Persons Unknown Mid-summerDateline NBC
Tuesday Network8:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.ABC FallShark TankDancing with the Stars The Forgotten Mid-fallV WinterScrubs Better Off Ted Scrubs Better Off Ted Mid-winterLost Lost SpringDancing with the Stars V SummerWipeoutDownfallPrimetime Mid-summerShaq Vs.CBSNCIS NCIS: Los Angeles The Good Wife The CW Fall90210 Melrose PlaceLocal programming Winter Spring Mid-springLife Unexpected SummerOne Tree Hill Mid-summer18 to LifeFox FallSo You Think You Can Dance WinterAmerican Idol Various programming Mid-winterAmerican Idol SpringAmerican Idol Glee Late springHell's Kitchen SummerHell's KitchenMasterChef Late summerGlee NBC FallThe Biggest LoserThe Jay Leno Show Winter SpringParenthood SummerLosing It with Jillian America's Got Talent Law & Order Mid-summerAmerica's Got Talent
Wednesday Network8:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.ABC Fall HankThe Middle Modern FamilyCougar Town Eastwick Mid-fallModern Family WinterUgly Betty Late winter Scrubs SpringModern Family Late springThe Middle Happy Town SummerCastle CBS FallThe New Adventuresof Old Christine Gary UnmarriedCriminal Minds CSI: NY Winter Spring Accidentally onPurpose SummerBig BrotherThe CW FallAmerica's Next Top ModelThe Beautiful Life Local programming WinterVarious programming Spring Fly Girls High Society SummerPlain JaneFox FallSo You Think You Can DanceGlee WinterHuman TargetAmerican Idol SpringLie to Me Late springSo You Think You Can Dance SummerMasterChefNBC FallMercy Law & Order: Special Victims UnitThe Jay Leno Show Winter SpringMinute to Win ItMercyLaw & Order: Special Victims Unit SummerAmerica's Got Talent America's Got Talent NOTES: On NBC, Parenthood was supposed to have started the night at 8–9, but it was delayed to midseason at the last minute and placed Mercy instead. On Fox, Our Little Genius was supposed to debut on January 10, 2010 but was cancelled and replaced with American Idol.
Thursday Network8:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.ABC FallFlashForward Grey's Anatomy Private Practice WinterThe Deep End SpringFlashForward SummerWipeoutRookie BlueBoston Med Late summerHead CasesCBS FallSurvivor CSI: Crime Scene Investigation The Mentalist Winter Spring SummerBig BrotherThe CW FallThe Vampire DiariesSupernaturalLocal programming Winter Spring SummerMoonlight Fox FallBones Fringe WinterPast Life SpringFringe Late springGlee So You Think You Can DanceMNTMy Thursday Night MovieNBC Fall Saturday NightLive WeekendUpdate ThursdayParks and Recreation The Office CommunityThe Jay Leno Show Mid-fallCommunity30 Rock Winter SpringThe Marriage Ref Summer 100 QuestionsThe Office Parks andRecreation Mid-summer30 Rock Parks andRecreation Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Friday Network8:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.ABC FallSupernannyUgly Betty20/20 WinterShark Tank SpringWife SwapJamie Oliver's Food Revolution SummerPrimetimeCBS FallGhost WhispererMedium Numb3rs Winter SpringMiami Medical SummerMedium Flashpoint Mid-summerCSI: NY FlashpointThe CW FallSmallvilleAmerica's Next Top Model Local programming Winter Spring SummerSupernatural Fox Fall Brothers 'Til DeathDollhouse Mid-fallHouse Bones Late fall Dollhouse WinterHouse Kitchen Nightmares SpringPast Life House SummerBones MNTWWE Friday Night SmackDownNBC FallLaw & OrderDateline NBC The Jay Leno Show Winter SpringWho Do You Think You Are? Dateline NBC SummerFriday Night Lights NOTE: On NBC, Southland would have to be aired 9–10, but it was cancelled at the last minute and it was picked up by TNT.
Saturday Network8:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.ABC FallESPN Saturday Night Football WinterABC Saturday Movie of the WeekCastle CBS FallCrimetime Saturday48 Hours SummerThree RiversCrimetime Saturday Mid-summerThe Bridge Late summerCrimetime SaturdayFox COPSCOPS America's Most WantedLocal programmingNBC FallMercy Law & Order Law & Order: Special Victims Unit SpringParenthood SummerPersons UnknownLaw & Order: Criminal Intent
By network
ABC ABC FALL 2009 PREVIEW http://abc.go.com/fallpreview
Returning series: 20/20 ABC Saturday Movie of the Week America's Funniest Home VideosABC Announces Early Pick-ups for next season, The Futon Critic, April 23, 2009 The Bachelor The Bachelorette Better Off TedABC Close on "V", Set for "Ted", Hollywood Reporter, May 15, 2009 Brothers & Sisters Castle"Castle" Renewed, "Scrubs" Too , TV by the Numbers, May 15, 2009 Dancing with the Stars Dating in the Dark Desperate Housewives Extreme Makeover: Home Edition Grey's Anatomy Lost Primetime Primetime: What Would You Do? Private Practice Saturday Night Football Scrubs Shaq Vs. Shark Tank Supernanny True Beauty Ugly Betty Wipeout Wife Swap
New series: Bachelor Pad * Cougar Town The Deep End * Downfall * Eastwick Find My Family FlashForward The ForgottenABC Takes in "The Forgotten", Hollywood Reporter, May 16, 2009 The Gates * HankABC Renews "Scrubs" and Two Other Shows, Orders Seven New Ones, Los Angeles Times, May 16, 2009 Happy Town * Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution * The Middle Modern FamilyABC "Family": Network Picks Up Sitcom , Media Life Magazine, May 8, 2009 Romantically ChallengedAlyssa.com – NEWS: Romantically Challenged , Alyssa Milano, September 14, 2009 * Rookie Blue * Scoundrels * V
Not returning from 2008–09: According to Jim Boston Legal Crash Course Cupid Dirty Sexy Money Eli Stone The Goode Family Homeland Security USA In the Motherhood I Survived a Japanese Game Show Life on Mars Opportunity Knocks Pushing Daisies Samantha Who? The Superstars Surviving Suburbia The Unusuals
CBS CBS 2009 Fall Preview
Returning series: 48 Hours 60 Minutes The Amazing Race The Big Bang TheoryCBS Eyes Big Renewals for "Men", "Bang", Hollywood Reporter, March 3, 2009 Cold Case Criminal Minds CSI: Crime Scene Investigation CSI: Miami CSI: NY Flashpoint Gary Unmarried Ghost WhispererWho Got Jennifer Love Hewitt Pregnant?, E! Online, March 13, 2009 How I Met Your Mother Medium (moved from NBC) The Mentalist NCIS The New Adventures of Old Christine Numb3rs Rules of Engagement Survivor"Survivor" Renewed for Two More Seasons , Zap2It.com, March 1, 2009 Two and a Half Men
New series: Accidentally on Purpose Arranged Marriage The BridgeCBS Builds "Bridge" with CTV, Hollywood Reporter, February 19, 2009 * The Good Wife Miami Medical * NCIS: Los Angeles Three Rivers Undercover Boss *
Not returning from 2008–09: Eleventh Hour The Ex List Game Show in My Head Harper's Island Million Dollar Password The Unit Without a Trace Worst Week
The CW CW Fall 2009 Preview
Returning series: 90210 America's Next Top Model Gossip Girl Moonlight (only reruns, previously on CBS) One Tree Hill Smallville Supernatural
New series: 18 to Life * The Beautiful Life: TBL Blonde Charity Mafia"Blonde Charity Mafia" Moves to Fall, New York Post, June 8, 2009 (Canceled before airing any episodes) Fly GirlsCW's flight attendant docu-series 'Fly Girls' set to debut midseason, EW.com, September 23, 2009 * High SocietySocialite Tinsley Mortimer Gets Her Own CW Reality Show, Los Angeles Times, September 25, 2009 * Life Unexpected * Melrose PlaceCW Picks Up "Beautiful Life", "Vampire Diaries", "Melrose", E! Online, May 19, 2009 Plain Jane * The Vampire Diaries
Not returning from 2008–09: 13: Fear Is Real 4Real The CW Sunday Night Movie Easy Money Everybody Hates ChrisRock Plans to End "Everybody Hates Chris", NewsChannel 9 WSYR, April 8, 2009 The Game (moved to BET in 2011) In Harm's Way PrivilegedCW Picks Up "Beautiful Life", "Melrose Place" "Vampire Diaries"...Dumps "Privileged" , Zap2It.com, May 19, 2009 ReaperThe CW Dumps "Reaper" and "Everybody Hates Chris", Cleveland.com, May 21, 2009 Stylista Valentine
Fox FOX FALL '09 & MIDSEASON '10 SCHEDULE
Returning series: 24"24" Clock Set for Two more days", The Futon Critic, May 16, 2007 America's Most Wanted American Dad!"HILL" OUT, "DAD" IN FOX'S ANIMATED FUTURE, The Futon Critic, October 30, 2008 American Idol BonesFOX Digs Up Another Two Years of "Bones", UPI.com, May 17, 2009 Cops Dollhouse"Dollhouse" Renewed , TV by the Numbers, May 15, 2009 Family GuyBig New Deal for Family Guy's Seth MacFarlane, IGN, May 5, 2008