The 2010–11 network television schedule for the five major English language commercial broadcast networks in the United States covers prime time hours from September 2010 through August 2011. The schedule is followed by a list per network of returning series, new series, and series canceled after the 2009–10 season. As in previous years, the schedule omits the Public Broadcasting Service (whose programming is listed here).
NBC was the first to announce its fall schedule on May 16, 2010, followed by Fox on May 17, ABC on May 18, CBS on May 19, and The CW on May 20, 2010.
PBS is not included; member stations have local flexibility over most of their schedules and broadcast times for network shows may vary. Ion Television is also not included since the network's schedule consisted mainly of syndicated reruns and movies. The CW is not included on weekends, since it does not offer network programming. Beginning this season, MyNetworkTV is completely excluded similarly to The CW Plus; with the loss of WWE Friday Night SmackDown to Syfy, it has a schedule of all archived and rerun programming.
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.
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 SpringSecret Millionaire Late springExtreme Makeover: Home Edition SummerCastle Body of Proof CBS Fall60 Minutes The Amazing RaceUndercover Boss CSI: Miami WinterCSI: Miami Mid-winterThe Amazing Race Spring SummerBig BrotherSame Name Mid-summerThe Good Wife Fox FallFox NFL The OTThe Simpsons The Cleveland ShowFamily Guy American Dad!Local programming WinterThe SimpsonsAmerican Dad!Bob's BurgersThe Cleveland Show Spring SummerAmerican Dad!Bob's BurgersThe Cleveland ShowAmerican Dad! NBC FallFootball Night in AmericaNBC Sunday Night Football WinterDateline NBCVarious Movies, repeats or Specials SpringAmerica's Next Great RestaurantThe Apprentice SummerEncore programmingThe Marriage Ref
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 Late fallHoliday specialsSkating with the Stars WinterThe Bachelor SpringDancing with the Stars SummerThe BacheloretteExtreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition Mid-summerBachelor PadCBS FallHow I Met Your Mother Rules of Engagement Two and a Half Men Mike & Molly Hawaii Five-0 WinterMad Love Spring SummerThe CW Fall90210Gossip GirlLocal programming Winter Spring SummerGossip Girl One Tree Hill Fox FallHouseLone Star Mid-fallLie to Me WinterThe Chicago Code Spring SummerMasterChefNBC FallChuckThe EventChase WinterThe Sing-Off Mid-winterChuckThe CapeHarry's Law SpringThe Event Mid-springLaw & Order: LA Summer Various programmingLaw & Order: Criminal Intent
Note: In February 2011, CBS and Warner Bros. stop producing Two and a Half Men for the rest of the season because of the firing of Charlie Sheen. So it aired reruns of the show.
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 FallNo Ordinary FamilyDancing with the Stars Detroit 1-8-7 WinterHoliday specialsNo Ordinary Family Mid-winterNo Ordinary FamilyV SpringJamie Oliver's Food RevolutionDancing with the Stars Body of Proof Mid-springDancing with the Stars SummerWipeout101 Ways to Leave a Game ShowCombat HospitalCBSNCIS NCIS: Los Angeles The Good Wife The CW FallOne Tree HillLife UnexpectedLocal programming WinterHellcats Spring Summer90210 Shedding for the Wedding Fox FallGlee Raising Hope Running Wilde WinterMillion Dollar Money Drop Mid-winterRaising HopeTraffic Light Spring SummerMasterChefRaising Hope Mid-summerHell's KitchenMasterChef Late summerGlee Raising Hope NBC FallThe Biggest LoserParenthood Mid-fallHoliday specialsThe Biggest Loser WinterThe Biggest LoserParenthood SpringThe Biggest LoserThe Voice Mid-springThe Biggest LoserThe Voice SummerAmerica's Got TalentParenthood
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 FallThe MiddleBetter with YouModern Family Cougar TownThe Whole Truth WinterOff the Map Late winter Mr. Sunshine Spring Cougar TownHappy Endings SummerThe Middle Happy Endings Primetime Mid-summerModern Family Late summerThe Middle Modern Family CBS FallSurvivor: Nicaragua Criminal Minds The Defenders WinterLive to DanceBlue Bloods SpringSurvivor: Redemption Island Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior SummerBig BrotherCSI: Crime Scene Investigation The CW FallAmerica's Next Top ModelHellcatsLocal programming WinterShedding for the Wedding SpringAmerica's Next Top Model America's Next Top Model SummerAmerica's Next Top Model Fox FallHell's Kitchen Mid-fallHuman TargetHell's Kitchen WinterHuman Target Mid-winterAmerican Idol Late winterAmerican Idol Human Target SpringAmerican Idol Mid-springAmerican Idol Breaking In Late springSo You Think You Can Dance SummerBuried TreasureBuried Treasure NBC FallUndercoversLaw & Order: Special Victims UnitLaw & Order: LA WinterThe Sing-Off Mid-winterMinute to Win ItChaseLaw & Order: Special Victims Unit Late winterMinute to Win It Spring SummerMinute to Win ItAmerica's Got TalentLove in the Wild
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 FallGrey's Anatomy Grey's Anatomy Private Practice WinterHoliday Specials Mid-winterWipeout Spring SummerExpedition ImpossibleRookie Blue Late summerTake the Money & RunCBS FallThe Big Bang Theory $#*! My Dad SaysCSI: Crime Scene Investigation The Mentalist WinterRules of Engagement Spring SummerBig BrotherThe CW FallThe Vampire DiariesNikitaLocal programming Winter Spring SummerPlain Jane Fox FallBones Fringe WinterMillion Dollar Money DropBones Mid-winterAmerican Idol Spring SummerSo You Think You Can DanceGlee NBC FallCommunity 30 RockThe Office OutsourcedThe Apprentice Winter Perfect CouplesParks and Recreation30 RockOutsourced Spring The Paul Reiser Show Mid-springThe Office Summer30 Rock Love Bites Mid-summerParks and Recreation 30 Rock Late summerLaw & 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 FallSupernannyPrimetime20/20 Winter SpringShark Tank SummerCBS FallMediumCSI: NYBlue Bloods (14/8.0)(Tied with The Big Bang Theory) WinterThe DefendersCriminal Minds Mid-winterBlue Bloods (14/8.0)(Tied with The Big Bang Theory) SpringCHAOS Mid-springFlashpoint SummerThe CW FallSmallvilleSupernaturalLocal programming Winter Spring SummerNikita Fox FallHouse The Good Guys WinterKitchen NightmaresFringe Spring SummerBones House NBC FallDateline NBCOutlaw Mid-fallSchool PrideDateline NBC WinterWho Do You Think You Are? SpringFriday Night Lights SummerFriends with Benefits
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 FallSaturday Night Football WinterABC Saturday Movie of the Week Spring SummerCBSCrimetime Saturday48 HoursFox FallCOPSCOPS America's Most WantedLocal programming Winter SpringFox Sports programming Late springCOPSCOPS America's Most Wanted SummerFamily Guy The Cleveland Show Late summerAmerican Dad! NBC FallLaw & Order: LA Chase Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Mid-fallOutlaw Law & Order: LA WinterChase Mid-winterHarry's Law SpringChase Summer
By network
ABC
Returning series 20/20 ABC Saturday Movie of the Week America's Funniest Home Videos The Bachelor Bachelor Pad The Bachelorette Brothers & Sisters Castle Cougar Town Dancing with the Stars Desperate Housewives Extreme Makeover: Home Edition Grey's Anatomy Jamie Oliver's Food RevolutionABC Picks Up Second Season of "Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution" , Entertainment Weekly, September 2, 2010 The Middle Modern Family Primetime Primetime: What Would You Do? Private Practice Rookie Blue"Rookie Blue" Renewed By ABC for a Second Season , TV by the Numbers, July 12, 2010 Saturday Night Football Secret Millionaire (moved from Fox) Shark Tank Supernanny V Wipeout
New series 101 Ways to Leave a Game Show * Better with You Body of Proof * Combat Hospital * Detroit 1-8-7 Expedition Impossible * Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition * Happy Endings * Mr. Sunshine * My Generation No Ordinary Family Off the Map * Skating with the Stars Take the Money and Run * The Whole Truth
Not returning from 2009–10: Better Off TedTHIS JUST IN: ABC Cancels "Romantically Challenged", "Scrubs", "Better Off Ted" and "FlashForward" , Entertainment Weekly, May 14, 2010 Dating in the Dark The Deep End"Deep End" Departing; "Past Life" Beyond Saving , SouthCoastToday.com, February 18, 2010"The Deep End" Dropped By ABC , TV Overmind, February 20, 2010 Defying Gravity Downfall Eastwick Find My Family FlashForward The ForgottenABC Forgets "The Forgotten" , TV Overmind, March 11, 2010 The Gates Hank Happy Town Lost Romantically Challenged Scoundrels Scrubs (returned for 2025–26) Shaq Vs. True Beauty Ugly BettyExclusive: ABC Cancels "Ugly Betty", Entertainment Weekly, January 27, 2010 Wife Swap
CBS
Returning series 48 Hours Mystery 60 Minutes The Amazing Race The Big Bang Theory Criminal Minds CSI: Crime Scene Investigation CSI: Miami CSI: NY Flashpoint The Good Wife How I Met Your Mother Medium The Mentalist NCIS NCIS: Los Angeles Rules of Engagement Survivor Two and a Half Men Undercover Boss
New series $#*! My Dad Says Blue Bloods CHAOS * Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior * The Defenders Hawaii Five-0 Live to DanceNew CBS Reality Series "Live to Dance" with Paula Abdul to Premiere Tuesday, January 4, the futon critic, October 28, 2010 * Mad LoveJudy Greer Joins CBS's Comedy "Mad Love" Which is Now a Go For a Mid-Season Run, Deadline Hollywood, June 26, 2010 * Mike & Molly Same Name *
Not returning from 2009–10: Accidentally on Purpose Cold CaseBreaking: Latest "Upfront" Headlines (Including Scoop on "Brothers & Sisters") , Entertainment Weekly, May 17, 2010 Gary Unmarried Ghost Whisperer Miami Medical The New Adventures of Old ChristineCBS Cancels Six Shows, Including "Christine", New York Magazine, May 18, 2010 Numb3rs Three Rivers
The CW
Returning series 90210 America's Next Top Model Gossip Girl Life Unexpected One Tree Hill Smallville Supernatural The Vampire Diaries
New series Hellcats Nikita Shedding for the Wedding *
Not returning from 2009–10: The Beautiful Life: TBL (Moved to YouTube) Fly Girls High Society Hitched or Ditched Melrose Place
Fox
Returning series America's Most Wanted American Dad! American Idol Bones The Cleveland Show Cops Family Guy Fringe Glee The Good Guys Hell's Kitchen House Human Target Kitchen Nightmares Lie to Me NFL on Fox The OT The Simpsons So You Think You Can Dance
New series Bob's Burgers * Breaking InFox Orders "Breaking In" For Midseason, Hollywood Reporter, November 19, 2010 * Buried Treasure The Chicago Code * Lone Star Million Dollar Money Drop Mobbed * Raising Hope Running Wilde Traffic Light *
Not returning from 2009–10: 24 (returned as a limited series in 2013–14)Ausiello, Michael Breaking: Clock Stops on "24", Entertainment Weekly, March 26, 2010 Brothers Dollhouse Past Life"Past" Runs Out of Life at FOX, The Futon Critic, February 19, 2010 Sons of Tucson 'Til Death
NBC
Returning series 30 Rock America's Got Talent The Apprentice The Biggest Loser Chuck Community Dateline NBC Football Night in America Law & Order: Special Victims Unit The Marriage Ref Minute to Win It NHL on NBC NBC Sunday Night Football The Office Parenthood Parks and Recreation The Sing-Off Who Do You Think You Are?
New series America's Next Great Restaurant * The Cape * Chase The Event Friends with Benefits * Harry's Law * It's Worth What? * Law & Order: LA Love Bites *