The CW Network has picked up three additional dramas for next season, including the first new series order of the season with "The Originals," the spin-off of "The Vampire Diaries," which was introduced during Thursday night's episode.  

The network also gave advance orders for the second season of "Beauty And The Beast" and the third season of "Hart Of Dixie." 

Mark Pedowitz, president of the CW, explained: “Julie Plec and Kevin Williamson have done a fantastic job with ‘The Vampire Diaries,’ which is as fast-paced and well-written as ever, and Julie has created an equally compelling wo...

The CW's Beauty and the Beast is shining the spotlight on its two romantic relationships in tonight's all-new episode, "Tough Love."

When Catherine's (Kristin Kreuk) sister starts asking questions about Vincent (Jay Ryan), Catherine agrees to Heather's (Nicole Gale Anderson) suggestion that she invite him over for dinner, hoping that it will ease the tension. But the awkward get-together only makes things worse, especially when there's unexpected company at the dinner table.

Things also get complicated for Catherine's partner Tess (Nina Lisandrello) and her boss Joe (Brian J. White) when ...

The CW reinvents another series tonight when it premieres Beauty and the Beast, which is already being compared to the 1987-1990 cult hit that starred Linda Hamilton and Sons of Anarchy's Ron Perlman. Jay Ryan, who plays Vincent - the "Beast" of the title - in the new edition, cautions that this Beauty and the Beast isn't intended to be simply repackaging a classic.

"I didn't at all want to make a remake of that show because that show was perfect as it was," he said. "I am aware of that show, I watched that show as a child growing up and I was truly in love with those characters. I think...

It's that time of year again. Television fans have appointments with their couches as the fall season kicks off this month with tons of returning favorites and new shows. DVRs will be working overtime as viewers record their must-see-TV programs and talk about them later at the watercooler.

Check out the premiere dates of the new season (brand new shows are indicated with italics and by *). All times are eastern unless otherwise indicated.

Monday, September 10
The Voice 8 p.m. NBC

Tuesday, September 11
Go On 9 p.m. NBC *
The New Normal 9:30 p.m. NBC *
Parenthood 10 p.m. NBC

Wednesday, ...