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Josef Adalian joined Vulture as West Coast editor in 2010 and has been covering the television industry since 1992, including a decade at Variety. He also writes Buffering, a newsletter about the streaming wars.

  1. the best of tv
    The Best TV Strategies of the Past Year — and a Really Bad OneYes, even TV executives get it right sometimes (except when they don’t).
  2. that’s still on?
    Russell Brand’s Brand X Now Brand Ex at FXBut the network is still in business with Katy Perry’s ex.
  3. tv ratings
    For HBO, Game of Thrones Ratings Second Only to The SopranosAnd the numbers are still growing.
  4. ratings
    Ratings: The Killing Still Has Some FansBut those still watching are older.
  5. nbc
    USA Network Is Unlikely to Rescue Happy EndingsBut there’s still a glimmer of hope.
  6. bridge over troubled idol
    Jennifer Hudson’s American Idol Deal May Be DoneIt’s not confirmed, but the buzz is strong.
  7. sad charts
    The 2012–13 TV Season in One Really Depressing ChartAlmost every returning show on network TV had fewer viewers than the prior year.
  8. bridge over troubled idol
    Former Contestants May Judge Next Year’s IdolKelly Clarkson and Jennifer Hudson have already been approached.
  9. ratings
    American Idol Had Its Lowest-Rated Finale Ever Last NightIt still beat The Office and Scandal.
  10. upfronts 2013
    Why the Upfronts Are Still Important (But Probably Won’t Be Forever)There’s a reason the networks spend so much on shrimp and Stoli every spring, and it’s not that they like to party.
  11. upfronts 2013
    The CW Fall Schedule Has Changes on Every NightThe Vampire Diaries spinoff is headed for Tuesday, while Samantha will pop up on The Carrie Diaries.
  12. upfronts 2013
    CBS Really, Really Wants to Make You LaughThe network’s new schedule bets big on new comedies.
  13. upfronts 2013
    ABC’s New Schedule: A Big Bet on Branding Over RatingsIt’s all about the power of “sticky.â€
  14. upfronts 2013
    In Fourth Place for a Second Season, ABC Decides to Radically Remake Its LineupChanges on most every night of the week
  15. upfronts 2013
    Fox Schedule: Spending Big to Find More HitsUnpacking the network’s new lineup.
  16. upfronts 2013
    Fox’s New Fall Schedule Makes Big Bet on Sci-Fi (and Andy Samberg)Plus, New Girl will air after the Super Bowl.
  17. upfronts 2013
    NBC’s New Schedule: Proud to Be a (Middle-of-the-Road) PeacockRobert Greenblatt isn’t trying to impress critics anymore.
  18. upfronts 2013
    NBC Is Totally Remaking Thursdays Next FallParenthood is also moving.
  19. R.I.P., Happy Endings and SmashPlus, so many new shows, including Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
  20. upfronts 2013
    A Fifth Season of Community Is All But a Done DealMore Troy and Abed in the Morning!
  21. the industry
    John McCain Wants to Lower Your Cable BillHe’s making another push for à la carte billing.
  22. upfronts 2013
    Upfronts Pregame Analysis: CBS Rules the WorldMore people, even young people, watch it than any other network.
  23. upfronts 2013
    Upfronts Pregame Analysis: Fallen Idol, Wounded FoxThe Following was a bloody hit, but it wasn’t enough to make up for American Idol’s downward ratings spiral.
  24. upfronts 2013
    Upfronts Pregame Analysis: Is ABC in Danger of Becoming the New NBC?It might be time for Olivia Pope to fix this.
  25. upfronts 2013
    Upfronts Pregame Analysis: NBC Is Out of Fourth Place But Not Out of TroubleSome signs of hope, but still so many problems.
  26. comedy week
    Nineties’ Great Stand-up Sitcom Boom and BustTales of network executives pushing each other over to raid the comedy clubs. Is that irrational exuberance coming back?
  27. just watch us now
    Why Parks and Rec Will Almost Certainly Be BackPawnee, NBC can’t quit you.
  28. abc’s got talent
    ABC Putting a Shark Tank Twist on Talent ShowHere’s your chance to get booked in a Vegas showroom.
  29. ratings
    Ratings: CNN Got a Big Boost From Boston Coverage, Mistakes and AllThey (mis)reported, and viewers decided they didn’t care.
  30. woo-hoo
    Elisabeth Moss Will Guest-Star on The SimpsonsShe joins cast mates Jon Hamm and John Slattery in paying a visit to Springfield.
  31. smushed
    Smash Is Now Losing to the Oprah Winfrey NetworkThe latest episode trailed Iyanla, Fix My Life.
  32. asked and answered
    House of Cards’ Showrunner Answers Vulture Readers’ QuestionsBeau Willimon takes on intricate plot questions and defends criticism from those who have devoured the Netflix series.
  33. exclusive
    First Look: Roseanne Barr on The OfficeShe’s just as cranky and snarky as you’d expect.
  34. the joy of streaming
    House of Cards Showrunner Beau Willimon Is Taking Your QuestionsHe’ll answer them!
  35. broadcast blues
    Would Fox’s Threat to Become a Cable Network Ever Come True?Their threat is more complicated than just flipping a switch. Like, big-money complicated.
  36. tv ratings
    Ratings: Mad Men Opens Season Six Down Just a Bit Versus Last YearEverybody dies, and everybody’s ratings eventually decline.
  37. video
    Watch an Exclusive Clip From Tonight’s CommunityThe early-nineties singer is one of Britta’s heroes. Maybe.
  38. late night tv
    The Late-Night Wars Can Finally Declare a Winner: David LettermanJay Leno may have been the long-time ratings champ, but Dave will have the legacy.
  39. pilots 2013
    Everything You Need to Know About This Year’s Drama PilotsHere come the stars.
  40. pilots 2013
    Everything You Need to Know About This Year’s Comedy PilotsHint: There are a lot of nineties stars.
  41. come and knock on our door
    Hear an Early, Scatting Three’s Company ThemeIt’s like listening to a drunk nostalgist who can’t remember the “Come and knock on our door†lyrics.
  42. at long last
    Watch Two Clips from Tonight’s Return of Happy EndingsAmerica will soon be hooked on NocheTussin and Baby Justice.
  43. history lesson
    What Was It Like to Be a Writer on a TGIF Family Sitcom?Tales from the family-comedy trenches from veterans of Perfect Strangers, Full House, Step by Step, and other shows that got big ratings but critical sneers.
  44. department of ah-mah-zing
    Casey Wilson: How I Met Your Mother Finale GuestAlso, Key of Key and Peele.
  45. the peacock
    Ratings: The Voice Is Still a Big Hit for NBCAnd Revolution did okay, too.
  46. late night smack
    NBC Would Be Crazy to Give Jay Leno’s Tonight Job to Jimmy FallonJimmy Fallon is great, but as broadcast ratings decline, the network would be stupid to mess with one of the few shows that’s not plummeting.
  47. reality tv
    Why Broadcast Networks Can’t (or Won’t) Make a New Reality HitWhile cable has plenty of new hits, the networks’ biggest hits (Survivor, American Idol, The Bachelor) started during the Bush administration.
  48. ratings
    Ratings: Girls’ Audience Hasn’t Grown This SeasonLast night’s finale didn’t move the needle.
  49. we get letters
    Homer Simpson Sent Vulture an E-mail About Our Sitcom SmackdownHe’s got his eyes on The Wire.
  50. sitcom smackdown
    Comedy Undercard: Just Shoot Me! vs. Spin CityIt’s NYC fashion versus NYC government.
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