CBS has released its prime time schedule for the 2010-2011 season! In a surprise move, but one that Alex O’Loughlin fans are very content with, Hawaii Five-0 has been given CSI: Miami‘s time slot of 10 PM on Monday nights, which puts it up against Castle and NBC’s Chase. Miami will air on Sundays at 10 PM come fall.
CBS Entertainment President Nina Tassler states confidently in today’s press release:
“We believe television’s #1 network just got stronger. New series will be launched behind proven hits and key scheduling moves will help grow nights. Two of the dramas, ‘Hawaii Five-0′ and ‘The Defenders,’ continue our successful evolution in the drama form – character driven with great humor. The third new drama, ‘Blue Bloods,’ introduces a police drama with a unique family spin. Our two new comedies will definitely make some noise. ‘$#*! My Dad Says’ is based on a distinctly loud and funny Twitter feed – led by a larger-than-life star in William Shatner. ‘Mike & Molly’ is a comedy on the romantic side, featuring the trademark humor of TV’s reigning king of comedy, Chuck Lorre. And, the best news is that these new series join a schedule deep with hits and leadership in every program genre.”
HAWAII FIVE-0 is a contemporary take on the classic series about a new elite federalized task force whose mission is to wipe out the crime that washes up on the Islands’ sun-drenched beaches. Detective Steve McGarrett (Alex O’Loughlin), a decorated Naval officer turned cop, returns to Oahu to investigate his father’s murder and stays after Hawaii’s governor persuades him to head up the new team: his rules, her backing, no red tape and full blanket immunity to hunt down the biggest “game” in town. Joining McGarrett is Detective Danny “Danno” Williams (Scott Caan), a newly relocated ex-New Jersey cop who prefers skyscrapers to the coastline but is committed to keeping the Islands safe for his 8-year-old daughter; and Chin Ho Kelly (Daniel Dae Kim), an ex-Honolulu Police Detective wrongly accused of corruption and relegated to a federal security patrol, who is also a former protégé of McGarrett’s father. Chin’s cousin, Kono (Grace Park), is a beautiful and fearless native, fresh out of the academy and eager to establish herself among the department’s elite. McGarrett vows to bring closure to his father’s case while the state’s brash new FIVE-0 unit, who may spar and jest among themselves, is determined to eliminate the seedy elements from the 50th state. Peter Lenkov, Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci are executive producers for CBS Television Studios.
To view the full press release, go to CBS PressExpress or download it here (Word format). The Hollywood Reporter also has a handy broadcast schedule that’s worth bookmarking. And last but not least, the latest promo photos are available in HQs in the gallery!
Articles on CBS’s fall schedule (will be updated):
- The Hollywood Reporter
- Deadline Hollywood
- Televisionary
- Orlando Sun-Sentinel
- The Washington Post
- New York Daily News
- The Wrap
Thank you Mizz. I love this new pic of Alex O’Loughlin and Scott Caan. I am so happy and excited for Alex and his cast on Hawaii Five-O. Monday night is a very good night for a fast paced, action filled and procedural crime drama on the beautiful island of Oahu!
Not sure that time slot is a good one?? We will see!
Think about it Leelyn: Monday at 10 PM, who is Hawaii Five-0 up against? Castle on ABC (a great show, but moderate ratings), something on NBC, and news on Fox and the CW. Three Rivers was competing with the likes of Desperate Housewives with a Sunday slot and Moonlight was on a bad day (Friday is where tv shows go to die/get canceled). I think it is the best slot they could ask for.
YES! :party: That’s a perfect time. Oh, I’m so happy; thanks Mizz!