2010–11 United States network television schedule

The following is the 2010–11 United States network television schedule.

Legend
 Yellow indicates the top-10 most watched programs of the season.
 Cyan indicates the top-20 most watched programs of the season.
 Magenta indicates the top-30 most watched programs of the season.

New series are highlighted in bold.

All times given are in U.S. Eastern Time and Pacific Time (except for some live events or specials). Subtract one hour for Central and Mountain times.

Sunday
Network7:00 PM7:30 PM8:00 PM8:30 PM9:00 PM9:30 PM10:00 PM10:30 PMABC FallAmerica's Funniest Home VideosExtreme Makeover: Home EditionDesperate Housewives (17/7.5)(Tied with The Voice, Hawaii Five-0 and Grey's Anatomy)Brothers & Sisters SpringSecret Millionaire Follow-upExtreme Makeover: Home EditionCBS Fall60 Minutes (12/8.4)(Tied with CSI: Crime Scene Investigation)The Amazing RaceUndercover Boss (25/7.1)(Tied with Modern Family)CSI: Miami (22/7.3)(Tied with Harry's Law and Undercover Boss) WinterCSI: Miami (22/7.3)(Tied with Harry's Law and Undercover Boss)'CSI: Miami (R) Mid-WinterThe Amazing RaceCSI: Miami (22/7.3)(Tied with Harry's Law and Undercover Boss) SummerBig BrotherSame NameCSI: Miami (R) Follow-upThe Good Wife (R)Fox FallNFL on FoxThe Simpsons The Cleveland ShowFamily Guy American Dad!Local Programming Winter Animation Repeats American Dad! Bob's Burgers The Cleveland ShowNBC FallFootball Night in AmericaNBC Sunday Night Football (continued to game completion) (4/12.7) Mid-seasonDateline NBCVarious Movies, Programming Repeats or Specials SpringAmerica's Next Great RestaurantThe Apprentice SummerEncore ProgrammingThe Marriage Ref

Monday
Network8:00 PM8:30 PM9:00 PM9:30 PM10:00 PM10:30 PMABC FallDancing with the Stars (2/13.8)Castle (22/7.3)(Tied with Harry's Law and CSI: Miami) Follow-upHoliday SpecialsSkating with the Stars Mid-seasonThe Bachelor (27/7.0)(Tied with Bones) SpringDancing with the Stars (2/13.8) SummerThe BacheloretteExtreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition Follow-upBachelor PadCBS FallHow I Met Your Mother Rules of Engagement Two and a Half Men Mike & Molly (29/6.9)(Tied with Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior)Hawaii Five-0 (17/7.5)(Tied with The Voice, Desperate Housewives and Grey's Anatomy) WinterMad LoveTwo and a Half Men The CW90210Gossip GirlLocal ProgrammingFox FallHouseLone Star Follow-upLie to Me Mid-seasonThe Chicago CodeNBC FallChuckThe EventChase WinterThe Sing-Off Mid-seasonChuckThe CapeHarry's Law (22/7.3)(Tied with CSI: Miami and Castle) SpringThe Event Follow-upLaw & Order: LA

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 PM8:30 PM9:00 PM9:30 PM10:00 PM10:30 PMABC FallNo Ordinary FamilyDancing with the Stars – Results (5/11.8)(Tied with NCIS)Detroit 1-8-7 WinterDesperate HousewivesNo Ordinary Family Mid-seasonNo Ordinary FamilyV SpringJamie Oliver's Food RevolutionDancing with the Stars – Results (5/11.8)(Tied with NCIS)Body of Proof (9/9.0) Follow-upDancing with the Stars (Recap) SummerWipeout101 Ways to Leave a Game ShowCombat HospitalCBSNCIS (5/11.8)(Tied with Dancing with the Stars – Results)NCIS: Los Angeles (7/10.1)The Good Wife (11/8.5)The CW FallOne Tree HillLife UnexpectedLocal Programming Mid-seasonHellcatsFox FallGlee Raising Hope Running Wilde WinterGlee (E)Million Dollar Money Drop Mid-seasonGlee Raising Hope Traffic LightNBC FallThe Biggest LoserParenthood Follow-upHoliday SpecialsThe Biggest Loser Mid-seasonThe Biggest LoserParenthood SpringThe Biggest LoserThe Voice (17/7.5)(Tied with Hawaii Five-0, Desperate Housewives and Grey's Anatomy) Follow-upThe Biggest LoserThe Voice (17/7.5)(Tied with Hawaii Five-0, Desperate Housewives and Grey's Anatomy)

Wednesday
Network8:00 PM8:30 PM9:00 PM9:30 PM10:00 PM10:30 PMABC FallThe MiddleBetter with YouModern Family Cougar TownThe Whole Truth Mid-seasonOff the Map Follow-up Mr. Sunshine Spring Cougar Town Happy Endings Happy EndingsCBS FallSurvivor: Nicaragua Criminal Minds The Defenders Mid-seasonLive to DanceBlue Bloods  SpringSurvivor: Redemption Island Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior  SummerBig BrotherCSI: Crime Scene Investigation (R)The CW FallAmerica's Next Top ModelHellcatsLocal programming Mid-seasonShedding for the Wedding SpringAmerica's Next Top Model America's Next Top ModelFox FallHell's Kitchen Follow-upHuman TargetHell's Kitchen Mid-seasonHuman Target Follow-upAmerican Idol  Follow-upAmerican Idol Human Target Follow-upAmerican Idol  SpringAmerican Idol  Breaking InNBC FallUndercoversLaw & Order: Special Victims UnitLaw & Order: LA WinterThe Sing-Off Mid-seasonMinute to Win ItChaseLaw & Order: Special Victims Unit Follow-upMinute to Win It SummerMinute to Win ItAmerica's Got TalentLove in the Wild

Thursday
Network8:00 PM8:30 PM9:00 PM9:30 PM10:00 PM10:30 PMABC FallMy GenerationGrey's Anatomy (17/7.5)(Tied with The Voice, Hawaii Five-0 and Desperate Housewives)Private Practice Follow-upGrey's Anatomy (17/7.5)(Tied with The Voice, Hawaii Five-0 and Desperate Housewives) WinterHoliday Specials Mid-seasonWipeout SummerExpedition ImpossibleRookie Blue Follow-upTake the Money & RunCBS FallThe Big Bang Theory (14/8.0)(Tied with Blue Bloods) $#*! My Dad SaysCSI: Crime Scene Investigation (12/8.4)(Tied with 60 Minutes)The Mentalist (8/9.6) Mid-season Rules of Engagement Summer Rules of Engagement (R)Big BrotherThe CWThe Vampire DiariesNikitaLocal ProgrammingFox FallBones (27/7.0)(Tied with The Bachelor)Fringe WinterMillion Dollar Money DropBones (27/7.0)(Tied with The Bachelor) Follow-upAmerican Idol (3/13.4)NBC FallCommunity 30 RockThe Office OutsourcedThe Apprentice Winter Perfect CouplesParks and Recreation30 RockOutsourcedSpring The Paul Reiser Show Follow-up The Office (R)

Friday
Network8:00 PM8:30 PM9:00 PM9:30 PM10:00 PM10:30 PMABC FallSupernannyPrimetime20/20 SpringShark TankCBS FallMediumCSI: NYBlue Bloods (14/8.0)(Tied with The Big Bang Theory) Mid-seasonThe DefendersCriminal Minds Follow-upBlue Bloods (14/8.0)(Tied with The Big Bang Theory) SpringCHAOS Follow-upFlashpointThe CWSmallvilleSupernaturalLocal ProgrammingFox FallHouse (R)The Good Guys Mid-seasonKitchen NightmaresFringeNBC FallDateline NBCOutlaw Follow-upSchool PrideDateline NBC Mid-seasonWho Do You Think You Are? SpringFriday Night Lights

Saturday
Network8:00 PM8:30 PM9:00 PM9:30 PM10:00 PM10:30 PMABC FallESPN Saturday Night Football (continued to game completion) Mid-seasonABC Saturday Night MovieCBSCrimetime Saturday48 Hours MysteryFoxCOPS (reruns at 8:30)America's Most WantedLocal programmingNBC FallLaw & Order: LA (R)Chase (R)Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (R) Follow-upOutlawLaw & Order: LA (R) WinterChase (R) Follow-upHarry's Law (R) SpringChase

By network

ABC

Returning series
 20/20
 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
 Shaq Vs.
 True Beauty
 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.com, 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 Simpsons
 So You Think You Can Dance
 In Living Color

New series
 Bob's Burgers *
 Breaking InFox Orders "Breaking In" For Midseason, Hollywood Reporter, November 19, 2010 *
 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 , 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
 NBC Sunday Night Football
 The Office
 Parenthood
 Parks and Recreation
 Saturday Night Live
 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 *
 Love in the Wild *
 Outlaw
 Outsourced
 The Paul Reiser Show *
 Perfect Couples *
 School Pride
 Undercovers
 The Voice *

Not returning from 2009–10:
 100 Questions
 Heroes
 The Jay Leno ShowAfter Failed Leno Experiment, a Redefining Moment at NBC, USA Today, January 10, 2010
 Law & Order (returning for 2021–22)"Law & Order" Officially Done, "Law & Order: Los Angeles" Coming Next Season , Zap2It.com, May 14, 2010
 MercyBreaking: NBC Cancels "Mercy", "Trauma" , Entertainment Weekly, May 14, 2010
 Trauma

Renewals and cancellations

Full season pickups

ABC
 Better With You – On October 25, 2010, ABC ordered a full 22-episode season of the series.
 Brothers & Sisters – On October 14, 2010, ABC ordered 4 additional scripts for the series.3 ABC Series Get Additional Script Orders, Deadline Hollywood, October 14, 2010, and then on October 25, 2010, ABC ordered a full 22-episode season., TVByTheNumbers, October 25, 2010.
 Detroit 1-8-7 – Picked up for 5 additional episodes for an 18-episode season on October 25, 2010.
 No Ordinary Family – On October 14, 2010, ABC ordered 4 additional scripts for the series, and then on October 25, 2010, ABC ordered a full 22-episode season.
 Off the Map – On October 14, 2010, ABC ordered 1 additional script for the series. On October 26, 2010, they ordered an additional 5 scripts, bringing the series order to 7 episodes plus 6 scripts.Development Update: Tuesday, October 26, the futon critic, October 26, 2010

CBS
 $h*! My Dad Says – On October 21, 2010, CBS ordered a 19-episode season of the series plus 3 additional scripts.CBS Gives Full-Season Orders To All 5 Freshman Series: 'Hawaii Five-0', 'Blue Bloods', 'Defenders', 'Mike & Molly' & '$#* !', Deadline Hollywood, October 21, 2010
 Blue Bloods – On October 21, 2010, CBS ordered a full 22-episode season of the series.
 The Defenders – On October 21, 2010, CBS ordered a 19-episode season of the series plus 3 additional scripts.
 Hawaii Five-0 – On October 21, 2010, CBS ordered a full 22-episode season of the series.
 Mike & Molly – On October 21, 2010, CBS ordered a full 22-episode season of the series.

The CW
 Hellcats – On September 23, 2010, The CW ordered 6 additional scripts for the seriesRookie 'Hellcats' & Veteran 'One Tree Hill' Get Additional Scripts At CW, Deadline Hollywood, September 23, 2010 and then on October 22, 2010, The CW ordered a full 22-episode season of the series.CW Gives Full Season Pick Ups To "Nikita", "Hellcats" & "One Tree Hill"  TV By the Numbers, October 22, 2010
 Nikita – On October 22, 2010, The CW Ordered a full 22-episode season of the series.
 One Tree Hill – On September 23, 2010, The CW ordered 6 additional scripts for the series and then on October 22, 2010, The CW ordered a full 22-episode season of the series.

Fox
 Human Target – On October 22, 2010, FOX ordered 2 additional scripts for the series."Human Target" Gets 2 More Scripts; "Rules of Engagement", "How I Met Your Mother" Get 2 More Episodes , TV By the Numbers, October 22, 2010
 Raising Hope – On October 6, 2010, the show was given a full 22-episode season, making it the first new show to do so.Breaking: Fox orders full season of 'Raising Hope' , Entertainment Weekly, October 6, 2010

NBC
 Chase – Picked up for a full 22-episode season on October 19, 2010, although this was later reduced to 18 episodes.
 Chuck – Picked up for a 24-episode season October 19, 2010.
 Community – On November 3, 2010, NBC ordered 2 additional episodes, bringing its current season to 24 episodes.NBC Orders More Episodes of "Community", TV By the Numbers, November 3, 2010  
 The Event – Picked up for a full 22-episode season on October 18, 2010.NBC Orders Full Seasons of "The Event", "Outsourced" and "Law & Order: Los Angeles" , TV By the Numbers, October 18, 2010
 Law & Order: LA – Picked up for a full 22-episode season on October 18, 2010.
 Outsourced – Picked up for a full 22-episode season on October 18, 2010.

Renewals

ABC
 20/20 – Announced on the fall schedule on May 17, 2011.
 America's Funniest Home Videos – Announced on the fall schedule on May 17, 2011.
 The Bachelor – Picked up for a sixteenth season on March 14, 2011.ABC renews "The Bachelor" and "The Bachelorette" -- EXCLUSIVE , Entertainment Weekly, March 14, 2011
 The Bachelorette – Picked up for a seventh season on March 14, 2011.
 Body of Proof – Picked up for a second season on May 13, 2011.
 Castle – Picked up for a fourth season on January 10, 2011.
 Cougar Town – Picked up for a third season on January 10, 2011.
 Dancing with the Stars– Announced on the fall schedule for a thirteenth season on May 17, 2011.
 Desperate Housewives– Announced on the fall schedule for an eighth season on May 17, 2011.
 Extreme Makeover: Home Edition– Announced on the fall schedule for a ninth season on May 17, 2011.
 Grey's Anatomy – Picked up for an eighth season on January 10, 2011.
 Happy Endings – Picked up for a second season on May 13, 2011.
 The Middle – Picked up for a third season on January 10, 2011.
 Modern Family – Picked up for a third season on January 10, 2011.
 Private Practice – Picked up for a fifth season on January 10, 2011.
 Secret Millionaire – Picked up for a third season on May 13, 2011.
 Shark Tank – Picked up for a third season on May 13, 2011.

CBS
 48 Hours Mystery – Announced on the 2011/12 schedule for May 18, 2011.
 60 Minutes – Announced on the 2011/12 schedule for on May 18, 2011.
 The Amazing Race – Picked up for a nineteenth season on March 28, 2011.
 The Big Bang Theory – Picked up for three additional seasons on January 12, 2011, running through its seventh season in 2013/14., TV By the Numbers, January 12, 2011
 Blue Bloods – Picked up for a second season on May 15, 2011.
 Criminal Minds – Announced on the 2011/12 schedule for a seventh season on May 18, 2011.
 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation – Announced on the 2011/12 schedule for a twelfth season on May 18, 2011.
 CSI: Miami – Announced on the 2011/12 schedule for a tenth season on May 18, 2011.
 CSI: NY – Picked up for an eighth season on May 17, 2011.
 The Good Wife – Announced on the 2011/12 schedule for a third season on May 18, 2011.
 Hawaii Five-0 – Picked up for a second season on May 15, 2011.
 How I Met Your Mother – Picked up for two additional seasons on March 4, 2011, running through its eighth season in 2012/13.
 The Mentalist – Announced on the 2011/12 schedule for a fourth season on May 18, 2011.
 Mike & Molly – Picked up for a second season on May 15, 2011.
 NCIS – Picked up for a ninth season on February 2, 2011.
 NCIS: Los Angeles – Announced on the 2011/12 schedule for a third season on May 18, 2011.
 Rules of Engagement – Picked up for a sixth season on May 17, 2011.
 Survivor – Picked up for two additional seasons on March 9, 2011.
 Two and a Half Men – Previously picked for an eighth and ninth season, but the show's eighth season was speculative after the firing of its star Charlie Sheen. However, CBS and Warner Bros. officially announced that Ashton Kutcher would join the cast as Sheen's replacement for the ninth season.
 Undercover Boss – Picked up for a third season on March 28, 2011.

The CW
 90210 – Picked up for a fourth season on April 26, 2011.
 America's Next Top Model – Picked up for two more cycles in the 2011/12 season on April 26, 2011.
 Gossip Girl – Picked up for a fifth season on April 26, 2011.
 Nikita – Picked up for a second season on May 17, 2011.
 One Tree Hill – Picked up for a ninth season on May 17, 2011.
 Supernatural – Picked up for a seventh season on April 26, 2011.
 The Vampire Diaries – Picked up for a third season on April 26, 2011.

Fox
 America's Most Wanted - Scheduled to air as two-hour monthly specials for the 2011/12 TV season.
 American Dad! – Picked up through the 2012/13 television season (seventh and eighth season) on February 23, 2011.
 American Idol – Details for the season eleven auditions were announced on May 5, 2011.
 Bob's Burgers – Picked up for a second season on April 7, 2011.
 Breaking In – Revived by Fox on August 24, 2011.
 Bones – Picked up for a seventh season on May 3, 2011.
 The Cleveland Show – Picked up for a third season on June 10, 2010."The Cleveland Show" Earns a Third Season Pickup from Fox , Entertainment Weekly, June 10, 2010
 Family Guy – Picked up in 2008 through at least 2012.
 Fringe – Picked up for a fourth season of 22 episodes on March 24, 2011.
 Glee – Picked up for a third season on May 23, 2010.
 House – Picked up for an eighth and final season on May 10, 2011.
 Mobbed – Picked up for eight episodes on April 1, 2011, after a successful special debut.
 Raising Hope – Picked up for a second season on January 11, 2011.
 The Simpsons – Picked up for a twenty-third season on November 11, 2010.

NBC
 30 Rock – Picked up for a sixth season on November 15, 2010., TV by the numbers, November 15, 2010
 The Biggest Loser – Picked up for a twelfth season on February 22, 2011., TV by the numbers, Feb 22, 2011
 Celebrity Apprentice – Announced as being on NBC's fall schedule on May 15, 2011.
 Chuck – Picked up for a fifth and final season of 13 episodes on May 13, 2011.
 Community – Picked up for a third season on March 17, 2011.
 Harry's Law – Picked up for a second season on May 12, 2011.
 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit – Announced as being on NBC's fall schedule for a 13th season on May 15, 2011.
 The Office – Picked up for an eighth season on March 17, 2011.
 Parenthood – Picked up for a third season on May 12, 2011.
 Parks and Recreation – Picked up for a fourth season on March 17, 2011.
 The Sing-Off – Picked up for a third season on February 22, 2011.
 The Voice – Announced as being on NBC's fall schedule for a 2nd season on May 15, 2011.
 Who Do You Think You Are? – Picked up for a third season on February 22, 2011.

Cancellations/Series Endings

ABC
 Better With You – Canceled on May 13, 2011.
 Brothers & Sisters – Canceled on May 13, 2011, after five seasons.
 Detroit 1-8-7 – Canceled on May 13, 2011.
 Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution - Canceled on June 24, 2011, after two seasons.ABC pulls "Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution" , Entertainment Weekly, May 3, 2011
 Mr. Sunshine – Canceled on May 13, 2011.
 My Generation – Canceled on October 1, 2010, after two episodes.ABC Cancels "My Generation" After Two Episodes , Zap2It.com, October 1, 2010
 No Ordinary Family – Canceled on May 13, 2011.
 Off the Map – Canceled on May 13, 2011.
 Skating with the Stars – ABC announced the show will not have a second season.Shows A-Z - Skating with the Stars on ABC, The Futon Critic
 Supernanny – Jo Frost announced on November 7, 2010, that she is leaving the show to start a family of her own, thus ending the series' run after seven seasons."Supernanny": Jo Frost Calling It Quits After Seven Seasons, TV Series Finale, November 7, 2010
 V – Canceled on May 13, 2011, after two seasons.
 The Whole Truth – Canceled on October 25, 2010."The Whole Truth" Canceled By ABC , TV By the Numbers, October 25, 2010

CBS
 $#*! My Dad Says – Canceled on May 15, 2011.
 CHAOS – Canceled on April 18, 2011, after three episodes.
 Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior – Canceled on May 17, 2011.
 The Defenders – Canceled on May 15, 2011.
 Flashpoint – CBS will pick up 7 of the 18 episodes from Season 4 to air with the 6 unaired Season 3 segments for a 13-episode run during the summer. Soon after that, ION is expected to begin airing all 51 episodes of the show that will have aired on CBS. Additionally, ION will premiere the remaining 11 episodes ofFlashpoints fourth season.Canadian "Flashpoint" In U.S. Syndie Deal, Will Air Originals On CBS And ION, Deadline Hollywood, January 21, 2011
 Live to Dance – Due to dismal ratings, it was announced that the show will not return for a second season.
 Mad Love – Canceled on May 15, 2011.
 Medium – Canceled on November 18, 2010, after seven seasons. The series has been concluded on January 21, 2011.

The CW
 Hellcats – Canceled on May 17, 2011.
 Life Unexpected – The show's cancellation was confirmed when Warner Brothers chose to release both seasons of the show on DVD. The series ended on January 18, 2011.
 Smallville – It was announced on March 4, 2010, that season ten would be the final season. The series has been concluded on May 13, 2011.Breaking: "Smallville" to End Next Season , Entertainment Weekly, May 19, 2010

Fox
 America's Most Wanted - Canceled on May 16, 2011.
 The Chicago Code – Canceled on May 10, 2011.
 The Good Guys – Fox announced the show will not have a second season.
 Human Target – Canceled on May 10, 2011.
 Lie to Me – Canceled on May 10, 2011, after three seasons.
 Lone Star – Canceled on September 28, 2010, after airing only two episodes. This was the first cancellation of the season.It's Official: Fox Cancels "Lone Star" , Entertainment Weekly, September 28, 2010
 Million Dollar Money Drop – Canceled on August 5, 2011.Showtracker (August 5, 2011). 'Million Dollar Money Drop' is 'dead,' Fox's Kevin Reilly says. Los Angeles Times. Retrieved August 8, 2011.
 Running Wilde – The show was pulled from November sweeps, with the remaining episodes to air through December. On November 30, 2010 FOX announced that no new episodes would be ordered.
 Traffic Light – Canceled on May 10, 2011.

NBC
 America's Next Great Restaurant – Canceled on May 13, 2011."America's Next Great Restaurant": NBC Series Canceled, No Season Two, TV Series Finale, May 16, 2011
 The Cape – The show was officially canceled on March 2, 2011, due to low ratings. Only 9 out of 10 episodes have aired as NBC announced the series finale would be aired on their website.
 Chase – Officially placed on hiatus on February 3, 2011, and eventually canceled.The "Chase" Is Over: NBC Pulls Show From Schedule , Zap2It.com, February 3, 2011 The remaining five episodes were burned off on Saturdays through April 23, 2011., TV By the Numbers, April 6, 2011
 The Event – Canceled on May 13, 2011.
 Friday Night Lights – The fifth season premiered on April 15, 2011, after ending the series broadcast on DirecTV's owned The 101 Network. The series finale aired on July 8, 2011."Friday Night Lights": NBC Sets Premiere of Final Season TV Series Finale, February 2, 2011
 Law & Order: LA – Canceled on May 13, 2011.
 Outlaw – Canceled on October 11, 2010.It's Official: NBC Axes "Outlaw" , Entertainment Weekly, October 11, 2010
 Outsourced – Canceled on May 13, 2011.
 The Paul Reiser Show – Canceled on April 22, 2011, after two episodes.
 Perfect Couples – Canceled on May 13, 2011. It was placed on hiatus, then canceled and replaced by The Paul Reiser Show on April 14, 2011, with two episodes left to air.
 School Pride – Canceled on May 13, 2011."School Pride": NBC TV Series Canceled; No Season Two, TV Series Finale, May 16, 2011
 Undercovers – Canceled on November 4, 2010, after seven episodes.

 Top weekly ratings 
 Data sources: AC Nielsen, TV By The Numbers

 Total Viewers 
WeekNameViewers(in millions)NetworkAugust 30-September 5America's Got Talent 8/3111.50NBCSeptember 6-September 12NFL Thursday Night Opener: Minnesota Vikings at New Orleans Saints27.49NBCSeptember 13-September 19Sunday Night Football: New York Giants at Indianapolis Colts23.10NBCSeptember 20-September 26Dancing with the Stars 9/2021.29ABCSeptember 27-October 3Dancing with the Stars 9/2721.34ABCOctober 4-October 10Dancing with the Stars 10/419.89ABCOctober 11-October 17Dancing with the Stars 10/1119.53ABCOctober 18-October 24Sunday Night Football: Minnesota Vikings at Green Bay Packers25.68NBCOctober 25-October 31Dancing with the Stars 10/2520.41ABCNovember 1-November 7Dancing with the Stars 11/119.93ABCNovember 8-November 14Sunday Night Football: New England Patriots at Pittsburgh Steelers21.18NBCNovember 15-November 21Sunday Night Football: New York Giants at Philadelphia Eagles23.20NBCNovember 22-November 28Dancing with the Stars 11/2324.20ABCNovember 29-December 5Sunday Night Football: Pittsburgh Steelers at Baltimore Ravens22.51NBCDecember 6-December 12Sunday Night Football: Philadelphia Eagles at Dallas Cowboys25.73NBCDecember 13-December 19Sunday Night Football: Green Bay Packers at New England Patriots24.17NBCDecember 20-December 26NCIS (Repeat)12.25CBSDecember 27-January 2NFL Tuesday Night Special: Minnesota Vikings at Philadelphia Eagles23.74NBCJanuary 3-January 9AFC Wild Card Playoff: New York Jets at Indianapolis Colts33.35NBCJanuary 10-January 16AFC Divisional Playoff: New York Jets at New England Patriots Postgame31.24CBSJanuary 17-January 23AFC Championship Game: New York Jets at Pittsburgh Steelers54.85CBSJanuary 24-January 30American Idol 1/2625.33FOXJanuary 31-February 6Super Bowl XLV: Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Green Bay Packers111.01FOXFebruary 7-February 1353rd Grammy Awards26.67CBSFebruary 14-February 20American Idol 2/1623.20FOXFebruary 21-February 2783rd Academy Awards37.92ABCFebruary 28-March 6American Idol 3/325.26FOXMarch 7-March 13American Idol 3/924.40FOXMarch 14-March 20American Idol 3/1622.58FOXMarch 21-March 27American Idol 3/2323.95FOXMarch 28-April 3American Idol 3/3024.18FOXApril 4-April 10American Idol 4/623.13FOXApril 11-April 17American Idol 4/1323.03FOXApril 18-April 24American Idol 4/2022.54FOXApril 25-May 1Dancing With The Stars 4/2522.38ABCMay 2-May 8Dancing with the Stars 5/221.40ABCMay 9-May 15American Idol 5/1123.05FOXMay 16-May 22American Idol 5/1823.56FOXMay 23-May 29American Idol 5/2529.29FOXMay 30-June 52011 NBA Finals Game 2: Dallas Mavericks at Miami Heat15.52ABCJune 6-June 122011 NBA Finals Game 6: Dallas Mavericks at Miami Heat23.88ABCJune 13-June 19America's Got Talent 6/1412.59NBCJune 20-June 26America's Got Talent 6/2213.50NBCJune 27-July 3America's Got Talent 6/2913.71NBCJuly 4-July 10America's Got Talent 7/515.78NBCJuly 11-July 17America's Got Talent 7/1214.07NBCJuly 18-July 24America's Got Talent 7/1913.04NBCJuly 25-July 31America's Got Talent 7/2611.54NBCAugust 1-August 7America's Got Talent 8/211.92NBCAugust 8-August 14America's Got Talent 8/911.46NBCAugust 15-August 21NFL Preseason Special: San Diego Chargers at Dallas Cowboys10.68NBCAugust 22-August 28America's Got Talent 8/2311.99NBC

 18-49 Viewers 

WeekNameViewers(in millions)NetworkAugust 30-September 5America's Got Talent 8/313.0NBCSeptember 6-September 12NFL Thursday Night Opener: Minnesota Vikings at New Orleans Saints10.7NBCSeptember 13-September 19Sunday Night Football: New York Giants at Indianapolis Colts9.2NBCSeptember 20-September 26Sunday Night Football: New York Jets at Miami Dolphins7.3NBCSeptember 27-October 3Sunday Night Football: Chicago Bears at New York Giants8.0NBCOctober 4-October 10Sunday Night Football: Philadelphia Eagles at San Francisco 49ers6.7NBCOctober 11-October 17Sunday Night Football: Indianapolis Colts at Washington Redskins7.4NBCOctober 18-October 24Sunday Night Football: Minnesota Vikings at Green Bay Packers9.8NBCOctober 25-October 31Sunday Night Football: Pittsburgh Steelers at New Orleans Saints7.3NBCNovember 1-November 7Sunday Night Football: Dallas Cowboys at Green Bay Packers7.4NBCNovember 8-November 14Sunday Night Football: New England Patriots at Pittsburgh Steelers8.1NBCNovember 15-November 21Sunday Night Football: New York Giants at Philadelphia Eagles8.8NBCNovember 22-November 28Sunday Night Football: San Diego Chargers at Indianapolis Colts7.1NBCNovember 29-December 5Sunday Night Football: Pittsburgh Steelers at Baltimore Ravens8.3NBCDecember 6-December 12Sunday Night Football: Philadelphia Eagles at Dallas Cowboys9.5NBCDecember 13-December 19Sunday Night Football: Green Bay Packers at New England Patriots8.6NBCDecember 20-December 26The OT4.2FOXDecember 27-January 2NFL Tuesday Night Special: Minnesota Vikings at Philadelphia Eagles8.1NBCJanuary 3-January 9AFC Wild Card Playoff: New York Jets at Indianapolis Colts11.8NBCJanuary 10-January 16NFC Divisional Playoff: Green Bay Packers at Atlanta Falcons11.2FOXJanuary 17-January 23AFC Championship Game: New York Jets at Pittsburgh Steelers19.7CBSJanuary 24-January 30American Idol 1/269.2FOXJanuary 31-February 6Super Bowl XLV: Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Green Bay Packers39.9FOXFebruary 7-February 1353rd Grammy Awards10.0CBSFebruary 14-February 20American Idol 2/168.2FOXFebruary 21-February 2783rd Academy Awards11.8ABCFebruary 28-March 6American Idol 3/38.2FOXMarch 7-March 13American Idol 3/98.1FOXMarch 14-March 20American Idol 3/167.6FOXMarch 21-March 27American Idol 3/237.9FOXMarch 28-April 3American Idol 3/307.7FOXApril 4-April 10American Idol 4/67.3FOXApril 11-April 17American Idol 4/137.3FOXApril 18-April 24American Idol 4/207.1FOXApril 25-May 1American Idol 4/277.1FOXMay 2-May 8American Idol 5/46.6FOXMay 9-May 15American Idol 5/117.1FOXMay 16-May 22American Idol 5/187.4FOXMay 23-May 29American Idol 5/259.2FOXMay 30-June 52011 NBA Finals Game 1: Dallas Mavericks at Miami Heat6.5ABCJune 6-June 122011 NBA Finals Game 6: Dallas Mavericks at Miami Heat9.7ABCJune 13-June 19The Voice4.6NBCJune 20-June 26The Voice 6/214.4NBCJune 27-July 3The Voice 6/284.4NBCJuly 4-July 10America's Got Talent 7/54.6NBCJuly 11-July 17America's Got Talent 7/124.0NBCJuly 18-July 24America's Got Talent 7/193.6NBCJuly 25-July 31America's Got Talent 7/263.1NBCAugust 1-August 7America's Got Talent 8/23.1NBCAugust 8-August 14America's Got Talent 8/93.0NBCAugust 15-August 21NFL Preseason Football: San Diego Chargers at Dallas Cowboys3.7NBCAugust 22-August 28America's Got Talent 8/233.3NBC
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