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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. uh-oh
    Smash Gets Smooshed: It’s Banished to SaturdaysThis really isn’t a surprise.
  2. tv
    Who Should Replace Joy Behar on The View? We Offer Eight SuggestionsYeah, we could see Rosie coming back.
  3. the comedy undercards
    Comedy Undercard: The Wonder Years vs. Doogie Howser, M.D.Who is better to have in your corner: Vinnie or Paul?
  4. the network death spiral
    Ye Gods! The Bible and Vikings Are Massive HitsMeanwhile, Red Widow and Celebrity Apprentice both bomb.
  5. renewals
    Fox Renews Tuesday Comedies and The FollowingRaising Hope, New Girl, and The Mindy Project are all coming back.
  6. obits
    One Day at a Time Star Bonnie Franklin Has DiedShe was an icon for single moms (and kids).
  7. sitcom smackdown
    See the Credits for the Dutch Golden Girls“Thank You for Being a Friend†sounds really funny in this language!
  8. sitcom smackdown
    Marc Cherry Shares His Memories of Writing for Golden GirlsStories about a blessed cast by the future Desperate Housewives creator.
  9. the comedy undercards
    Comedy Undercard: Fresh Prince vs. Growing PainsIn addition to our regular Sitcom Smackdown bracket, we present a face-off between two comfort classics.
  10. ratings
    Ratings: The Seth MacFarlane Oscars Skewed YoungOverall audience levels didn’t change much, but there was a big bump among those under 35.
  11. pilots 2013
    Will Arnett Defects from Up All Night for CBS’s Greg Garcia Comedy PilotMaya Rudolph, get outta there!
  12. smashocalypse now
    TV Ratings: Smash Drops to Series Low; Cult Is Dead on ArrivalEverybody forgot to (hate-) watch
  13. beyoncementary
    Beyoncé’s HBO Special Pulled in Great RatingsOf course it did!
  14. mondo video
    Watch YouTube’s Most Delightfully Dated TV ClipsA skeezy Playboy roller-disco TV special, an ad for Full House dolls, Alec Baldwin on Hollywood Squares, and more!
  15. oh the humanity
    America Totally Abandoned Community Last NightStupid Valentine’s Day.
  16. number crunching
    Why Shows Like The Following Are Bigger Hits Than Originally ThoughtStreaming and VOD numbers are shedding new light on shows that at first seem to have underperformed.
  17. ratings
    AMC’s The Walking Dead Shatters Another Cable Ratings RecordZombies don’t care about the Grammys.
  18. the end of television
    Josef Adalian Responds to Readers’ Ideas on How to Save NBCAnd all of network TV, for that matter.
  19. do no ratings
    Do No Harm Yanked From NBC’s LineupAfter just two broadcasts.
  20. tv ratings
    Ratings: Community Returns, Does Much Better Than 30 Rock DidThirty-eight percent better than Liz Lemon.
  21. left behind
    Damon Lindelof’s The Leftovers Is a Go at HBOJust six months after buying the project.
  22. tv
    Has NBC Passed the Point of No Return?Old network comeback strategies may not work in today’s world.
  23. ABC Is Planning a Murder-Mystery Reality Show This SummerIt’s CSI meets Clue.
  24. oh the humanity
    Smash and Burn: NBC’s Musical Tanked Last NightPut a scarf on it: The show’s dead.
  25. we need to talk about kevin
    If You’ve Seen All of House of Cards, Let’s DiscussFinally, a space for binge-watchers to discuss the show without worrying about dropping spoilers for everyone else.
  26. tv ratings
    Elementary Earns the Lowest Post–Super Bowl Ratings Since 2005The big blackout didn’t help.
  27. guest stars
    A Familiar Face Is Headed Back to How I Met Your MotherCaptain, my captain!
  28. ratings
    30 Rock Exits With Biggest Audience in Two YearsWhile Do No Harm sank to a record low premiere.
  29. ratings
    Viewers Say ‘Da’ to FX’s The AmericansSocialism plays well in Obama’s America.
  30. streaming meemies
    How Will We Know If Netflix’s House of Cards Was a Hit or a Failure?Netflix says it won’t release viewership data, and some TV executives say that isn’t fair. But there will be signs whether it was worth it.
  31. finales
    The Next Season of How I Met Your Mother Will Officially Be Its LastThe Mother’s day is almost here.
  32. Allison Janney Is Joining CBS’s Anna Faris SitcomThe TV gods heard her prayer.
  33. hollywood logic
    Why AMC Decided to Un-Cancel The KillingJust because it made many viewers crazy doesn’t mean there weren’t economic reasons to keep it going.
  34. tv ratings
    The Following Is Off to a Good Start in the RatingsBacon sizzles!
  35. the dvr factor
    Fox Is Totally Cool If You DVR The FollowingJust watch us now. Or later. It’s all good.
  36. ratings
    Big Ratings for Oprah’s Lance Armstrong Interview: The OWN Recovery Continues4.2 million watched O’s big get.
  37. american idol
    Mariah and Nicki Didn’t Boost Idol’s RatingsThe show had its smallest opening-night audience since 2002.
  38. the networks are dying
    BET’s Real Husbands Appears to Be a Monster HitIt was seen by more people than any of the new shows on ABC and Fox Tuesday.
  39. your tv ratings explained
    Fox Really Needs You to Watch American Idol This SeasonThe network is hurting at the start of 2013.
  40. amc knows drama
    The Walking Dead Has Found Its New ShowrunnerSupervising producer Scott Gimple is being promoted.
  41. tv ratings
    Everybody Watched Amy and Tina Host the Golden GlobesOkay, not everybody. But a lot of people did!
  42. cabletown
    Cougar Town Does Okay in Its TBS DebutBut it’s no Big Bang Theory
  43. late night smackdown 2013
    Kimmel Beat Dave (But Not Jay) Tuesday [UPDATED]It was close!
  44. whisper words of wisdom
    Bill Lawrence’s Advice for New Cougar Town BossRule No. 10: Don’t be a dick
  45. dead
    Fox’s In Living Color Reboot Is Totally DeadFox execs did not give the revival two snaps up.
  46. downton abbey
    Downton Abbey Scores Biggest U.S. Ratings YetOne word: juggernaut.
  47. tv ratings
    Time May Be Running Out for Happy EndingsFans, you now have permission to start freaking out.
  48. Why Pay Cable Can’t Let Netflix Have All the MoviesIt may seem like HBO, Showtime, and Starz are all about the original series, but movies still matter to them.
  49. the industry
    Will Twitter Now Help Save Your Favorite TV Show?Twitter and Nielsen have announced a new kind of social-media rating to measure active viewership. Yes, but how does that affect Community?
  50. that just happened
    What’s Next for HIMYM After Tonight’s Big Hour?Plus: A new Robin Sparkles episode is in the works!
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