New Winter TV Shows and Midseason Series

'Awake' Is the Best New Show of the Season

"Awake" is the best new show of the season.

Winter TV Headlines

Roush Review: Holy Rolling in the Aisles on GCB TV Guide - Fri, Mar 2, 2012 4:00 AM PST
About as subtle as a Texas tornado, GCB storms onto ABC with hopes of delivering Sunday-best ratings. While Desperate Housewives limps into the … More »Roush Review: Holy Rolling in the Aisles on GCB
About as subtle as a Texas tornado, GCB storms onto ABC with hopes of delivering Sunday-best ratings. While Desperate Housewives limps into the sunset, this gaudy, bawdy send-up of gossipy Dallas church divas has a brash, giddy energy reminiscent of happier times on Wisteria Lane.
Spartacus' Katrina Law: Mira Evolved From Slave Girl to Flying Squirrel Monkey TV Guide - Thu, Mar 1, 2012 7:00 PM PST
It's about time the women got to be part of the action on Spartacus: Vengeance, and we're not just talking about between the sheets. More »Spartacus' Katrina Law: Mira Evolved From Slave Girl to Flying Squirrel Monkey
It's about time the women got to be part of the action on Spartacus: Vengeance, and we're not just talking about between the sheets.
Intrigued by NBC's Dream-y Double Life Drama Awake? You Should Be! Here's How It Works TV Guide - Wed, Feb 29, 2012 7:52 PM PST
In many ways, Awake is an even riskier bet for NBC than the showtune-happy Smash. The show follows a detective whose reality has splintered following … More »Intrigued by NBC's Dream-y Double Life Drama Awake? You Should Be! Here's How It Works
In many ways, Awake is an even riskier bet for NBC than the showtune-happy Smash. The show follows a detective whose reality has splintered following a fatal car accident: one day, he wakes up to comfort his grieving wife because their son has died; in the next, he's a widower living with his son who survived. During one …
'Awake' keeps hero, viewers guessing at reality AP - Wed, Feb 29, 2012 10:27 AM PST
NBC's new drama "Awake" has the kind of intricate, high-concept premise that can test viewers. But that's nothing compared with what its producers … More »'Awake' keeps hero, viewers guessing at reality
NBC's new drama "Awake" has the kind of intricate, high-concept premise that can test viewers. But that's nothing compared with what its producers face.
Smash's Katharine the Great TV Guide - Mon, Feb 27, 2012 7:11 AM PST
Nick Jonas may be popping in tonight to play a former theater kid-turned-sitcom star, but it's Katharine McPhee's Karen who grows up — and grows … More »Smash's Katharine the Great
Nick Jonas may be popping in tonight to play a former theater kid-turned-sitcom star, but it's Katharine McPhee's Karen who grows up — and grows a spine — when rehearsals for Marilyn: The Musical finally get under way. "We'll see her step into her own," says the triple-threat stunner, whose character gets a much-needed …
Nick Jonas on 'How to Succeed' and 'Smash' AP - Mon, Feb 27, 2012 5:17 AM PST
Attention, young people milling about outside the Al Hirschfeld Theatre: Nick Jonas will not be popping out to shake your hand after matinees … More »Nick Jonas on 'How to Succeed' and 'Smash'
Attention, young people milling about outside the Al Hirschfeld Theatre: Nick Jonas will not be popping out to shake your hand after matinees of "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying."
Watch My Show: Full Metal Jousting's Craig Piligian Answers Our Showrunner Survey TV Guide - Fri, Feb 24, 2012 3:01 AM PST
Craig Piligian knows a thing or two about aggressive TV shows. The producer's stable of reality series about tough guys doing rough things has … More »Watch My Show: Full Metal Jousting's Craig Piligian Answers Our Showrunner Survey
Craig Piligian knows a thing or two about aggressive TV shows. The producer's stable of reality series about tough guys doing rough things has included Dirty Jobs, American Chopper, Swamp Loggers and The Ultimate Fighter. Now Piligian is behind Full Metal Jousting, which gives the medieval sport a full-contact, modern-day …
Spartacus' Dustin Clare: Gannicus Returns to the Arena to Right Wrongs TV Guide - Thu, Feb 23, 2012 6:54 PM PST
Gannicus! Gannicus! Gannicus! The original Champion of Capua returns to Spartacus: Vengeance on Friday (10/9c, Starz), and like the last time … More »Spartacus' Dustin Clare: Gannicus Returns to the Arena to Right Wrongs
Gannicus! Gannicus! Gannicus! The original Champion of Capua returns to Spartacus: Vengeance on Friday (10/9c, Starz), and like the last time he entered that arena, many will die. But will they perish at his hand?
Palin aides lash out at HBO's 'Game Change' AP - Wed, Feb 22, 2012 9:56 PM PST
Current and former aides to Sarah Palin lashed out Wednesday at HBO's "Game Change," describing the upcoming film's depictions of her on the … More »Palin aides lash out at HBO's 'Game Change'
Current and former aides to Sarah Palin lashed out Wednesday at HBO's "Game Change," describing the upcoming film's depictions of her on the 2008 campaign trail as "sick" and inaccurate.
'Smash' Star: Ellis Will Do Whatever It Takes The Insider - Mon, Feb 20, 2012 2:01 PM PST
The first two installments of Smash gave Karen, Ivy, Julia, Tom, Derek and Eileen their chance to shine. Now, according to Jaime Cepero, Ellis … More »'Smash' Star: Ellis Will Do Whatever It Takes
The first two installments of Smash gave Karen, Ivy, Julia, Tom, Derek and Eileen their chance to shine. Now, according to Jaime Cepero, Ellis is finally getting his time in the spotlight -- beginning with tonight's episode!
5 Things You Don't Know About Katharine McPhee The Insider - Mon, Feb 20, 2012 12:02 PM PST
Known for her girl-next-door looks and powerful singing voice, this American Idol runner-up is back on TV appearing in NBC's new musical/comedy … More »5 Things You Don't Know About Katharine McPhee
Known for her girl-next-door looks and powerful singing voice, this American Idol runner-up is back on TV appearing in NBC's new musical/comedy Smash. Here are five things you may not know about Katharine McPhee.