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Ashley Judd's 'Missing' is all scenery, no suspense

2d 5h ago By Robert Bianco, USA TODAY

The views of Europe are spectacular, but the supremely silly show takes itself way too seriously.

'In Plain Sight' star has some real baby drama going on

3d 19h ago By Bill Keveney, USA TODAY

Mary McCormack is a mom in real life, and now she's one on the final season of USA's 'In Plain Sight.'

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HBO's 'Luck' suspends filming with horses

4d 17h ago

A horse was injured and euthanized on Tuesday during production of the cable television racetrack drama.

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Nielsens: A victorious week for 'The Voice,' Oprah

4d 20h ago By Gary Levin, USA TODAY

Also logging good numbers: Fox's 'Raising Hope' and CBS' 'Person of Interest.'

'Fashion Star': It's not 'Runway,' but will it take off?

6d 19h ago By Olivia Barker, USA TODAY

Broadcast TV has anointed star singers and survivors. Now it's in search of a star stitcher.

'Game Change' is unlikely to change minds about Sarah Palin

9d ago By Robert Bianco, USA TODAY

If you like the former vice presidential candidate, you will find the film to be offensive. If not, you are primed to enjoy it.

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Scotty McCreery finally sings 'Idol' exit song

11d ago By Bill Keveney, USA TODAY

The annual elimination song was never played for him last year. This year, he's performing it: Tim McGraw's 'Please Remember Me.'

'American Idol,' 'The Voice' judges guilty of puffery

11d ago By Robert Bianco, USA TODAY

It seems there are no bad singers in America, according to TV's top singing shows.

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Nielsens: Debut of 'GCB' is not good

11d ago By Gary Levin, USA TODAY

ABC's prime-time soap struggled in its first night.

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13 Idol finalists share thoughts, advice, goals

11d ago By Bill Keveney, USA TODAY

And why should they be the next Idol? The singers provide answers before getting back to preparation for competition Wednesday night.

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New dramas go for offbeat twists to raise chances of a hit

13d ago By Gary Levin, USA TODAY

Ratings prove the odds of launching a hit drama have grown longer each year.

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TV networks roll out 46 comedy hopefuls for next season

13d ago By Gary Levin, USA TODAY

The current crop of sitcoms are doing well, and those half-hour funnies make big bucks in syndication.

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'The Voice' prepares to send singers into battle

13d ago By Bill Keveney, USA TODAY

With the blind auditions done, the competitors must show they can not only sing but also perform.

Gallery: 'Idol' Season 11 finalists

By Louis Schilling, USA TODAY

Meet this year's top 10 and see which contestants got a second chance as wildcards.

'GCB' must rope it in a little to lasso its potential

By Robert Bianco, USA TODAY

The comedy soap, set in Dallas, has a good cast, including Annie Potts and Kristin Chenoweth, but tries too hard.

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'Desperate Housewives' trial begins

Nicollette Sheridan should receive $6 million for being killed off 'Desperate Housewives,' her attorney said Wednesday.

It's too bad 'Awake' doesn't rest easily

By Robert Bianco, USA TODAY

If only all were well that started well, this drama would easily establish itself as one of the season's best new shows.