USA Network Announces Fall 2013-14 Schedule At Upfronts

May 16th, 2013 1:46pm EDT
Burn Notice
USA Network today greenlit its first original half-hour comedies, with series orders for SIRENS from Denis Leary (“Rescue Me”) and Bob Fisher (“Wedding Crashers”) and PLAYING HOUSE from Jessica St. Clair (“Bridesmaids,” “Best Friends Forever”) and Lennon Parham (“Best Friends Forever,” “Accidentally On Purpose”). The network also picked up a new comedy pilot, LOVE IS DEAD. The new series will debut in the first quarter of 2014, and will be strong complements to MODERN FAMILY, the award-winning and top-rated comedy, which premieres on USA Tuesday, September 24 at 8/7c.

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5 Underappreciated TV Actors: Where Are They Now?

April 14th, 2013 1:00pm EDT
Fairly Legal
In December, I gave you my list of five TV actors deserving of more notice this year. With 2013 more than a quarter of the way over, it's time to check the results. Where are these talented folks now? Did they get the extra attention they should have? And who else is poised to reach the next level?

1. Michael Trucco

You Know Him From: USA's Fairly Legal, Syfy's Battlestar Galactica

Why He Made The List: He was the MVP of Fairly Legal. While Sarah Shahi was deservedly center stage in the USA original series as mediator Kate Reed, he was her perfect foil as Kate's ex-husband and frequent...
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Celebrate the 100th Episode of 'Psych' With A Prize Giveaway!

March 27th, 2013 6:45am EDT
Psych
USA's Psych is celebrating its 100th episode tonight, and to celebrate, BFTV has some special Psych swag to give away to one lucky Starpulse reader!

One lucky fan who fills out the contest entry form at my website will win a Psych 100th episode T-shirt, as well as a Psych themed iCade for your iPad (iPad not included; see picture below).

All you have to do to enter is fill out the contest entry form. The contest begins today and ends at 5 PM PST next Wednesday, April 3rd. Here's the legal fine print: Contest open to residents of the US/Canada only. Limit one entry per person/email addre...
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'White Collar' Star Tim DeKay Guests On Tonight's 'Body Of Proof'

March 5th, 2013 10:40am EST
Tim DeKay
Tim DeKay will be on two different shows at the same time tonight. As the White Collar season finale airs on USA, the veteran actor is also guest-starring on an all-new Body of Proof on ABC.

The White Collar season finale is called "In The Wind," and DeKay's FBI agent Peter Burke is still dealing with a suspicious new boss (guest star Emily Procter, CSI: Miami) when he gets a call from his old supervisor, Reese Hughes (James Rebhorn), who isn't going quietly into retirement. As the hunt for the elusive evidence box comes to an end, Peter has a chance to nab corrupt Senator Pratt (guest sta...
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BFTV's 12 Best TV Drama Series Ever

March 1st, 2013 1:46pm EST
24
This week's issue of TV Guide featured that magazine's picks for the best dramas of all time. It's not a simple discussion, because there are and have been so many fantastic drama series on TV over the ages - some of which have gotten recognition and others that have flown largely under the radar. Here, then, is BFTV's list of the 12 best drama series I've seen over the last three decades - and why they've earned that recognition.

The following were the criteria for inclusion:

01) It had to be a series that I'd seen at least one full season of. It's not really fair to call something the "...
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Celebrate The Season Premiere Of USA's 'Psych'!

February 22nd, 2013 2:21pm EST
Psych
The seventh-season premiere of USA's hit series Psych is just around the corner on Wednesday, and of course we couldn't let that go by without something special! I've teamed with the folks at USA Network to offer one lucky Starpulse reader a Psych Desk Set that will liven up your workspace with pineapple goodness.

All you have to do to enter is visit my website and tell me why you're the most excited for the return of Psych. Did you stay up for last week's Slumber Party? Are you suddenly more partial to pineapples? Make your case and one lucky fan will be selected after the contest closes ...
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'Suits' Recap and Review: 'War' (Season Finale)

February 21st, 2013 11:21pm EST
Suits
Why does Suits have to end already? It's clear that this is the best-written show on television, and in particular, it knows how to deliver endings with a legitimate bang. "War" is another solid closer that has us already waiting for season three.

Mike and Jessica are having a very tetchy conversation in her office. Anything that involves him saying "Harvey will never forgive me" isn't good. But Jessica snaps back that Mike's problem isn't with Harvey - it's with her.

Six nights earlier, the whole of Pearson Hardman is at one expensive party, along with the members of the British firm the...
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'Suits' and 4 Other Unexpected Shows That Have Us Yelling At The TV

February 21st, 2013 9:30am EST
Suits
Tonight is the season finale of USA's Suits, which is the best show on television. There are so many reasons to love it, like compelling characters played to near-perfection by an ensemble cast, led by Gabriel Macht and Patrick J. Adams. Then there are the plots. Courtroom drama has always been interesting to watch; that's how we sustained twenty seasons of NBC's Law & Order, after all. But Suits doesn't need to have court in session to be crackling. Whether a scene takes place in the halls of Pearson Hardman or on the streets of New York, it's good. So good, in fact, that we've caught ours...
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'Suits' Recap: 'Normandy'

February 14th, 2013 11:10pm EST
Suits
In "Normandy," Suits continues its blast from the past, bringing back Dana "Scottie" Scott, Harvey Specter's former opponent and more-than-one-time flame. She's still got her eye on Harvey, but she's also still trying to beat him - and this time, she's brought reinforcements.

"We need to talk about resources," Harvey tells Jessica, wanting her to give him more resources to handle their 45 cases against Folsom Foods while she's dealing with a pile of bills. Seems the firm is in worse financial shape than he believed. Harvey's eyebrow ends up in the middle of his forehead. "We've got seven c...
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Check Out an Exclusive Clip from Tonight's 'Necessary Roughness'!

February 13th, 2013 3:08pm EST
Necessary Roughness
Want an early look at tonight's Necessary Roughness? Look no further.

In the clip below, TK (series star Mehcad Brooks) is looking to get his edge back after having successfully completed a rehab program. That leads him to something he probably never thought he'd do. Push play for a sneak peek.

Necessary Roughness is also making headlines tonight as the show is set to address the topic of gay players in football, when one of the Hawks comes out to Dr. Dani (series star Callie Thorne). The plotline is part of USA's "Characters Unite" program to fight against hate and discrimination.

Mea...
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