TV dramas
CBS is champ of television season for 13th consecutive year

By David Bauder Jun. 02, 2021 06:20 PM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — In a designation that feels a little less significant every year, CBS has finished the 2020-21 television season as the nation's most-watched...

This image released by HBO shows Anthony Ramos in a scene from "In Treatment." (Suzanne Tenner/HBO via AP)
HBO revives 'In Treatment' with Uzo Aduba looking for truth

By Mark Kennedy May. 21, 2021 11:33 AM EDT

This image released by Warner Bros. Pictures shows Benicio del Toro, center, and Don Cheadle in a scene from "No Sudden Move," a film that will premiere as the centerpiece gala at the Tribeca Film Festival next month. (Claudette Barius/Warner Bros. Pictures via AP)
Steven Soderbergh's 'No Sudden Move' to premiere at Tribeca

By Jake Coyle May. 20, 2021 09:01 AM EDT

Thomas Lilti, the director of hit French medical drama "Hippocrate," a former doctor himself, poses in Paris, France, Thursday, April 22, 2021. Lilti was so moved by the urgency of the pandemic that he couldn't just stand back, he put back on his scrubs. Lilti ended up back working in hospital when filming of his second season was suspended by the lockdown last year, eight weeks in, truth sometimes stranger than fiction. (AP Photo/Oleg Cetinic)
Hit French medical drama director dons scrubs to fight virus

By Thomas Adamson And Oleg Cetinic Apr. 22, 2021 12:44 PM EDT

Chandra Wilson, right, appears with Ellen Pompeo in a scene from "Grey's Anatomy." Season 17 airs Thursdays on ABC. (ABC via AP)
As 'Grey's' returns, Wilson says it has connected viewers

By Hilary Fox Mar. 11, 2021 03:00 PM EST

This combination photo shows key art for the Acorn TV series "Bloodlands," premiering March 15, left, key art for the Apple TV+ film "Cherry," center, and key art for Nickelodeon’s "Kids’ Choice Awards," hosted by Kenan Thompson and airing on March 13. (Acorn TV/Apple TV+/Nickelodeon via AP)
New this week: 'Cherry,' 'Bloodlands' & Kids' Choice Awards

By The Associated Press Mar. 08, 2021 12:49 PM EST

A small group of onlookers look for celebrity arrivals outside the 78th Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton, Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
The Latest: 'Nomadland' wanders into the Globe winner circle

By The Associated Press Feb. 28, 2021 10:57 PM EST

This image released by SYFY shows Judah Prehn, from left, Gracelyn Awad Rinke and Alien Harry in the new series "Resident Alien." (James Dittinger/SYFY via AP)
Syfy's 'Resident Alien' invader gets lift-off with viewers

By Lynn Elber Feb. 22, 2021 04:35 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) holds the Vince Lombardi trophy following the NFL Super Bowl 55 football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021 in Tampa, Fla. Tampa Bay won 31-9. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
Super Bowl reaches game's smallest TV audience since 2006

By David Bauder Feb. 09, 2021 03:35 PM EST

This image released by Netflix shows Sacha Baron Cohen, center left, and Jeremy Strong in a scene from "The Trial of the Chicago 7." The Screen Actors Guild has nominated the cast for a SAG Award for outstanding performance by a cast in a motion picture. (Niko Tavernise/Netflix via AP)
'Ma Rainey,' 'Minari' and Boseman lead SAG nominations

By Jake Coyle Feb. 04, 2021 12:49 PM EST

This image released by NBC shows, from left, Don Johnson as Rick, Chris Redd as Gary, and Kenan Thompson as Kenan in a scene from the comedy series "Kenan," premiering on Feb. 16. (Casey Durkin/NBC via AP)
Don Johnson gets his funny on with help from 'SNL' stars

By Beth Harris Jan. 26, 2021 08:28 PM EST

White House press secretary Jen Psaki speaks during a press briefing at the White House, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Smooth Psaki shows new tone in first Biden press briefing

By David Bauder Jan. 20, 2021 09:08 PM EST

Dr. Daniela Lamas, a writer for the medical television drama "The Resident," poses outside the Brigham and Women's Hospital, Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, in Boston. The series kicks off its fourth season Tuesday with a pandemic storyline. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Amid roiling pandemic, ‘The Resident’ confronts virus' toll

By Hilary Fox Jan. 12, 2021 09:51 AM EST

This image released by NBC shows Ted Danson as Mayor Neil Bremer, left, and Bobby Moynihan as Jayden Kwapis in a scene from the new comedy "Mr. Mayor," premiering on Thursday. (Mitchell Haddad/NBC via AP)
Ted Danson and Holly Hunter combine for comedy 'Mr. Mayor'

By Mark Kennedy Jan. 04, 2021 10:01 AM EST

After long wait, scripted shows return to network schedules

By David Bauder Nov. 17, 2020 06:15 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — After the coronavirus pandemic sidelined creators and led to a delayed start of the traditional fall television season, scripted shows are...

In this image released by CBS, Obba Babatundé portrays Daniel Harrelson in a scene from "S.W.A.T." In the episode titled, "3 Seventeen Year Olds," airing in the first hour of a two-hour season premiere episode on Nov. 11, Daniel Sr., played by Babatund, his son Hondo, portrayed by Shemar Moore, and his teen charge, Darryl, played by Deshae Frost, confront the history of racial tension in Los Angeles through flashbacks to the city in 1992 following the Rodney King verdict. (CBS via AP)
'S.W.A.T.' dives into Black, police conflict in season debut

By Lynn Elber Nov. 10, 2020 03:45 PM EST

This image shows the logo for the online channel OML on Revry, devoted to women in the LGBTQ community. The channel debuts Thursday as part of Revry, a digital platform that offers free, ad-supported LGBTQ programming. (OML on Revry via AP)
New channel offers fare for women in the LGBTQ community

By The Associated Press Oct. 29, 2020 02:28 PM EDT

Marine One lifts off from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Md., as supporters cheer, Monday, Oct. 5, 2020. Stepping gingerly, President Donald Trump walked out the military hospital Monday night where he has been receiving an unprecedented level of care for COVID-19, immediately igniting a new controversy by declaring that despite his illness the nation should fear the virus that has killed more than 210,000 Americans. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
Trump's return means more anxiety for White House reporters

By David Bauder Oct. 06, 2020 12:05 AM EDT

This image released by Cinemax shows Andrew Koji, right, in a scene from the drama series "Warrior." The historical drama inspired by Bruce Lee's original idea, premieres its second season on Friday. (Cinemax via AP)
TV's 'Warrior' latest proof that Bruce Lee still holds sway

By Terry Tang Oct. 02, 2020 08:49 AM EDT

In this video grab captured on Sept. 20, 2020, courtesy of the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences and ABC Entertainment, Zendaya reacts as she accepts the award for outstanding lead actress in a drama series for "Euphoria" during the 72nd Emmy Awards broadcast. (The Television Academy and ABC Entertainment via AP)
The Latest: 'Succession' swipes the crown for best TV drama

By The Associated Press Sep. 20, 2020 08:12 PM EDT