TV networks have already placed orders for additional episodes on some of their programs this season. CBS, ABC and other networks are upsizing their top shows, treating viewers with more air days.
Four new drama series that premiered in CBS this fall were picked up for a full season, including "NCIS: New Orleans," "Stalker," "Scorpion" and "Madame Secretary."
Chairman of CBS Entertainment Nina Tassler said in a press release, "These four shows have had an immediate impact on our schedule by improving nights, winning time periods and adding more hours of success across our primetime line up."
"NCIS: New Orleans," according to the statement, is the company's number one new series, garnering 18.16 million viewers on average. "Scorpion" takes the number two spot with 15.17 viewers, while "Madame Secretary" is fourth in the new series category, and is ranked Sunday's number one scripted show with 13.53 million people tuning in. Finally, "Stalker" proved worthy by raking in 9.49 million viewers.
Meanwhile, ABC is also happy with several of its new and vetaran shows.
"Grey's Anatomy," "Modern Family," "The Middle" and "The Goldbergs" all got orders for two additional episodes. "Black-ish" was also picked up for two more air dates on top of the nine that was ordered previously. Meanwhile, "Once Upon a Time," "Resurrection" and "Castle" get upsized with one additional episode each. "How to Get Away with Murder" already got an early pickup, with a request for two episodes.
The CW gave the green light for "Jane the Virgin" and "The Flash," both now having full season orders, and "Gotham" now has a total of 22 after Fox ordered six additional episodes for the season.
That's a full line of shows that viewers will enjoy, and networks would certainly monitor which programs would be worthy to continue on toward another season.
