The subject of an intriguing programming strategy at ABC, "V" ended its four-episode introductory run Tuesday; new episodes are not due until next year.

"NCIS" returned to the top of the television ratings last week after a three-week absence, helping CBS become the most-watched network for the eighth time in the season's nine weeks.

There was no rock star, just an actor who likes to play the bass guitar. There were no smoke machines or lasers, just a low-grade sandstorm and the failing light of an Afghan winter afternoon.

CBS flexed its strength in scripted series to sail to the top of the weekly television standings.

Dancing With the Stars finale, 9-11 p.m., ABC. Tonight, one of three people - Donny Osmond, Mya or Kelly Osbourne - will become the champion.

Remember how well ABC did, ratings-wise, with DreamWorks ' Christmas-themed movie sequel Shrek the Halls ? NBC does, because it has a similar offering of its own: Merry Madagascar , which follows close on the heels of the network's Halloween-themed Monsters vs.

Entertainment Tonight Headlines ";" src="http://www.etonline.com/media/video/2009/11/123161/et_ncis_clips_091117_large.jpg" style="border-width:0px;" /> When an attempted robbery leaves a lieutenant dead and the entire city in a blackout, the "NCIS" team is called upon to figure out what happened -- and they are forced to use old-fashioned methods.

DMN Newswire--2009-11-18-- Prime Focus, one of the world's leading visual entertainment services groups, has named Mark Intravartolo Creative Director for North America.

NBC's action-comedy series "Chuck" returns to the NBC lineup on Sunday, January 10 with all-new missions and two action-packed, back-to-back original episodes in its season premiere before the series -- starring Zachary Levi in the title role -- moves to its regular day and time beginning January 11.

It's 101 degrees in the produce section - of downtown Los Angeles, that is. Tucked amid food warehouses and wholesale distributors is DC Studios, home to a variety of standing sets, many of them modeled after buildings in the nation's capital.

This image released by Lifetime shows LeAnn Rimes and Eddie Cibrian from the Lifetime original film, "Nora Roberts' Northern Lights." Eddie Cibrian is suing Life & Style Weekly for defamation over a recent story claiming he was cheating on girlfriend LeAnn Rimes.

ABC ANNOUNCES THE PREMIERE OF THE SIXTH AND FINAL SEASON OF "LOST,": TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2 AT 9:00 PM ET ABC announces the premiere of the sixth and final season of "Lost," with a special all-night event on Tuesday, February 2. A recap special will kickoff the night from 8:00-9:00 p.m., ET, followed by the much anticipated two-hour premiere from ...

On Thursday's CBS Early Show, after Rudy Giuliani suggested the Obama administration was trying to "satisfy left-wing critics" by trying 9/11 terrorists in civilian court, incredulous co-host Harry Smith saw no such connection: "But Hang on.

Got a scoop request? An anonymous tip youa TMre dying to share? Just want to say hi? You can send any/all of the above to ausielloscoop@ew.com Question: House writer Tommy Moran tweeted that episode 14 is a big one for Cuddy.

Country music helped ABC to its best ratings week in more than a year. The network, which narrowly lost to CBS for the distinction of America's most popular TV network last week, aired the Country Music Association awards to 17.2 million people, according to the Nielsen Co.

Ian Somerhalder is in two of TV's hottest show - but can't say much about either.

Pamela Anderson revealed she has taken cocaine in her a candid interview for British TV show 'Jeremy Kyle Show Special: Celebrity Scandal with Pamela Anderson'. Pamela Anderson has confessed to taking cocaine.

Jessica Biel loves it when a plan comes together. As it apparently has for The A-Team, the big-budget film adaptation of the 1980s TV series that's currently shooting in Vancouver.

Jessica Biel isn't ready to have children. The actress - who is in a casual relationship with Justin Timberlake - isn't contemplating starting a family because she has enough trouble looking after her dog Tina.

It's not often that a fictional TV mystery series creates a real-life mystery. But some fans of ABC's "Castle" are wondering who really wrote the sizzling crime thriller "Heat Wave," a book that is part of the plot on the Monday night drama and also a real bestseller.