The 2012–13 network television schedule for the five major English-language commercial broadcast networks in the United States covers primetime hours from September 2012 through August 2013. The schedule is followed by a list per network of returning series, new series, and series canceled after the 2011–12 season.
NBC was the first to announce its fall schedule on May 13, 2012,NBC Reveals Its 2012-13 Primetime Schedule followed by Fox on May 14,FOX Announces Primetime Slate for 2012-2013 Season then ABC on May 15,ABC Unveils 2012-13 Primetime Schedule, The Futon Critic, May 15, 2012. CBS on May 16,CBS Announces 2012-2013 Primetime Schedule and The CW on May 17, 2012.The CW Announces 2012-2013 Schedule
PBS is not included; member stations have local flexibility over most of their schedules and broadcast times for network shows may vary. The CW is not included on weekends, when it does not offer network programming. Ion Television airs primarily syndicated reruns, along with new episodes of The Listener from Canada's CTV and professional wrestling program WWE Main Event. MyNetworkTV also offers syndicated reruns, with limited original programming.
New series are highlighted in bold.
All times are U.S. Eastern Time and Pacific Time (except for some live sports or events). Subtract one hour for Central and Mountain 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 Videos Once Upon a TimeRevenge666 Park Avenue WinterCastle SpringRed Widow SummerCelebrity Wife SwapWhodunnit?Castle Late summerSecret MillionaireCBS FallNFL on CBS 60 Minutes The Amazing RaceThe Good Wife The Mentalist Winter60 Minutes The Amazing RaceThe Good Wife The Mentalist Spring SummerBig Brother Mid-summerUnforgettable Fox FallFox NFL The Cleveland ShowThe SimpsonsBob's Burgers Family GuyAmerican Dad!Local programming WinterBob's Burgers Spring SummerThe Cleveland Show American Dad! Family Guy Mid-summerThe Simpsons American Dad! Late summerAmerican Dad! Family Guy NBC FallFootball Night in AmericaNBC Sunday Night Football WinterDateline NBCThe Apprentice SpringEncore programming Late springEncore programmingCrossing Lines Summer
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 WinterThe Bachelor SpringDancing with the Stars SummerThe Bachelorette MistressesCBS FallHow I Met Your Mother Partners2 Broke Girls Mike & MollyHawaii Five-0 Late fallTwo and a Half Men Winter Rules of Engagement SpringMike & Molly SummerUnder the DomeThe CW Fall90210Gossip GirlLocal programming WinterThe Carrie Diaries90210 SpringOh Sit! Late springThe Carrie Diaries SummerHart of Dixie Breaking PointeFox Fall BonesThe Mob Doctor Winter The Following Spring Summer Raising Hope The Goodwin GamesNew Girl The Mindy Project Mid-summerRaising Hope NBC Fall The Voice Revolution Winter The Biggest Loser Deception SpringThe Voice Revolution SummerAmerican Ninja Warrior Get Out Alive with Bear Grylls Siberia
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 FallDancing with the Stars Happy EndingsDon't Trust the B— in Apartment 23Private Practice WinterThe Taste Late winterCelebrity Wife SwapThe TasteBody of Proof SpringSplash Dancing with the Stars SummerExtreme Weight LossCBS FallNCIS NCIS: Los Angeles Vegas Winter SpringGolden Boy SummerBrooklyn DA Mid-summerPerson of Interest The CW FallHart of DixieEmily Owens, M.D.Local programming WinterCult SpringHart of Dixie SummerWhose Line Is It Anyway?Perfect Score Mid-summerCaptureFox FallRaising Hope Ben and KateNew GirlThe Mindy Project WinterRaising Hope SpringHell's Kitchen SummerSo You Think You Can DanceNBC FallThe Voice Go OnThe New NormalParenthood WinterBetty White's Off Their Rockers Late winterSmash SpringThe Voice Ready for Love Mid-springThe Voice Grimm SummerThe Voice America's Got Talent Mid-summerHollywood Game Night
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 MiddleThe NeighborsModern Family SuburgatoryNashville Winter Spring SuburgatoryHow to Live with Your Parents (For the Rest of Your Life) Mid-springFamily Tools SummerThe Lookout Mid-summerThe Neighbors Late summerSuburgatory CBS FallSurvivor: Philippines Criminal Minds CSI: Crime Scene Investigation WinterSurvivor: Caramoan – Fans vs. Favorites Spring SummerThe American Baking Competition Mid-summerBig BrotherThe American Baking Competition Late summerCriminal Minds The CWArrowSupernaturalLocal programmingFox FallThe X Factor WinterAmerican Idol Spring SummerMasterChefNBC Fall Animal PracticeGuys with KidsLaw & Order: Special Victims UnitChicago Fire Late fallWhitney Winter SpringWhitney Mid-springDateline NBC SummerAmerica's Got Talent America's Got TalentCamp
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 FallLast ResortGrey's Anatomy Scandal WinterZero Hour SpringWife Swap SummerWipeout MotiveRookie BlueCBS FallThe Big Bang Theory Two and a Half Men Person of Interest Elementary Winter Spring SummerBig BrotherThe CWThe Vampire DiariesBeauty & the BeastLocal programmingFox FallThe X FactorGlee WinterAmerican Idol Spring SummerHell's KitchenDoes Someone Have to Go? Mid-summerHell's Kitchen Late summerGlee New Girl The Mindy Project NBC Fall Saturday Night Live Weekend Update ThursdayUp All Night The Office Parks and Recreation Rock Center with Brian Williams Mid-fall30 Rock Winter Parks and Recreation1600 Penn Mid-winterCommunityDo No Harm Late winterLaw & Order: Special Victims Unit SpringGo OnHannibal Mid-springThe Office Parks and Recreation SummerSave Me Mid-summerThe Winner Is The Winner IsHollywood Game Night Late summerAmerica's Got Talent Hollywood Game Night
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 FallShark TankPrimetime20/20 Mid-fallLast Man StandingMalibu CountryShark Tank Winter SpringHappy Endings SummerShark Tank PrimetimeCBS FallCSI: NY Made in JerseyBlue Bloods Mid-fallUndercover BossCSI: NY WinterThe Job Late winterUndercover Boss SpringVegas SummerHawaii Five-0 The CW FallAmerica's Next Top ModelNikitaLocal programming Late fallNikitaEncore programming Winter SpringCult Mid-springSupernatural SummerCult Mid-summerPerfect ScoreAmerica's Next Top ModelFox FallKitchen NightmaresFringe WinterTouch Spring SummerBones The Following NBC FallEncore programmingGrimmDateline NBC WinterDateline NBCRock Center with Brian Williams SpringFashion StarGrimm Mid-springDateline NBC SummerDateline NBC Mid-summerGrimmDateline NBC Note: Community and Whitney were replaced by an encore programming on Friday nights.
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 Week SpringBet on Your BabyABC Saturday Movie of the Week SummerZero Hour666 Park AvenueEncore programmingCBS FallCrimetime Saturday48 Hours Late fallMade in JerseyCrimetime Saturday WinterCrimetime Saturday Spring SummerFox FallFox College Football WinterCOPSCOPS Kitchen Nightmares Local programming Late winterThe Following SpringBaseball Night in America SummerCOPS Bones NBC FallEncore programming WinterAmerican Ninja WarriorEncore programming SpringSmash SummerEncore programmingDo No Harm
By network
ABC
Returning series: 20/20 ABC Saturday Movie of the Week America's Funniest Home VideosABC's "America's Funniest Home Videos," "Wife Swap"; NBC's "Fashion Star" Latest to Get Renewals The BachelorABC Locks in Reality Trio for Next Season The Bachelorette Body of Proof Castle"Modern Family," "Suburgatory," "The Middle," "Grey's Anatomy," "Revenge," "Castle" Among Latest ABC Renewals Dancing with the Stars Don't Trust the B— in Apartment 23 Extreme Weight Loss Grey's Anatomy Happy EndingsABC Gives Third Season to Happy Endings Last Man Standing The Lookout The Middle Modern Family Once Upon a TimeABC Renews "Once Upon a Time" for a Second Season Primetime: What Would You Do? Private Practice Revenge Rookie Blue Saturday Night Football Scandal Secret Millionaire Shark Tank Suburgatory Wife Swap Wipeout
New series: 666 Park Avenue Bet on Your Baby * Family Tools * How to Live with Your Parents (For the Rest of Your Life) * Last Resort Malibu Country Mistresses * Motive * Nashville The Neighbors Red Widow * Splash * The Taste * Whodunnit? * Zero Hour *
Not returning from 2011–12: Bachelor Pad Charlie's AngelsGoodbye girls! ABC cancels 'Charlie's Angels' , Entertainment Weekly, October 14, 2011ABC Cancels 'Charlie's Angels', Deadline Hollywood, October 14, 2011 Cougar Town (moved to TBS in 2013) Desperate HousewivesEXCLUSIVE: ABC Will End "Desperate Housewives" In May 2012 After 8th Season, Deadline Hollywood, August 5, 2011ABC Boss Confirms "Desperate Housewives" to End: "We Wanted It To Have Its Victory Lap" , TVLine, August 7, 2011 Duets Extreme Makeover: Home Edition (moved to HGTV in 2020, returned to ABC in 2024–25) Final Witness GCBABC Cancels GCB The Glass House Man Up! (burned off on ABC.com) MissingMissing, Pan Am, The River Canceled NY Med (returned in 2013–14) Pan Am Primetime The River Trust Us with Your Life Work It You Deserve ItABC Post-Upfront
CBS
Returning series: 2 Broke GirlsCBS Renewals 48 Hours 60 Minutes The Amazing Race The Big Bang Theory Big Brother Blue Bloods Criminal Minds CSI: Crime Scene Investigation CSI: NY The Good Wife Hawaii Five-0 How I Met Your Mother The Mentalist Mike & Molly NCIS NCIS: Los Angeles Person of Interest Rules of Engagement Survivor Two and a Half Men Undercover Boss Unforgettable
New series: The American Baking Competition * Brooklyn DA * Elementary Golden Boy * The Job * Made in Jersey Partners Under the Dome * Vegas
Not returning from 2011–12: 3 CSI: Miami Dogs in the City A Gifted Man How to Be a Gentleman NYC 22 ¡Rob!
The CW
Returning series: 90210 America's Next Top Model Breaking Pointe Gossip GirlGossip Girl & Hart of Dixie Renewed Hart of Dixie NikitaThe CW Renews "Nikita" for Third Season Oh Sit! Supernatural The Vampire Diaries Whose Line Is It Anyway?
New series: Arrow Beauty & the Beast Capture * The Carrie Diaries * Cult * Emily Owens, M.D. Perfect Score *
Not returning from 2011–12: The Catalina H8R The L.A. Complex The Next: Fame Is at Your Doorstep One Tree Hill Remodeled Ringer The Secret Circle
Fox
Returning series: American Dad! American Idol Baseball Night in America Bob's Burgers BonesFox Orders Eighth Season of Bones The Cleveland Show Cops Family Guy FringeFringe Renewed for Final Fifth Season GleeFox Tuesday Lineup Renewed Hell's Kitchen Kitchen NightmaresGet Your Reservations Now! FOX Orders Up "Kitchen Nightmares" for a Fifth Season MasterChef New Girl NFL on Fox Raising Hope The Simpsons'The Simpsons' Renewed for Two More Seasons by Fox, TV by the Numbers, October 7, 2011 So You Think You Can Dance Touch The X Factor
New series: Ben and Kate Does Someone Have to Go? * Fox College FootballCFB on Fox The Following * The Goodwin Games * The Mindy Project The Mob Doctor
Not returning from 2011–12: Alcatraz Allen Gregory Breaking In The Choice The Finder House I Hate My Teenage Daughter Napoleon Dynamite Q'Viva! The Chosen Take Me Out Terra Nova
Ion Television
Returning series: FlashpointION Television Renews Its Original Police Drama "Flashpoint" for Season Five The Listener (moved from NBC)CTV, Fox International Channels, and Shaftesbury Announce Start of Production on Season 3 of "The Listener"
New series: WWE Main Event
NBC
Returning series: 30 Rock America's Got Talent American Ninja Warrior (moved from G4) The Apprentice Betty White's Off Their Rockers The Biggest Loser