We’ve all been waiting for it, and it’s finally here. Midseason TV shows! While there are many favorites returning, there are also some replacements and schedule moves. Here’s a look at the new lineup for The CW.
The network’s midseason begins with a new Monday schedule of all-original episodes on Monday, Jan. 18. One Tree Hill will return at 8 followed by the new series Life Unexpected at 9. Encores of Life Unexpected and Gossip Girl are set to air Wednesdays beginning Jan. 20 until Top Model returns on March 3.
Thursdays nights start on Jan 21, with new episodes of the popular freshman drama The Vampire Diaries, and Supernatural. Smallville, which was replaced on Thursdays by Diaries, is heading back to its Friday nighttime slot the following evening.
The CW’s current Tuesday combination of 90210 and Melrose Place will not return with original episodes on March 9.
America’s Next Top Model starts its 14th network cycle with a two-hour premiere on Wednesday, March 3 at 8. The show will return to its regular time slot on Wednesday, March 10.
While The CW is premiering Life Unexpected on Mondays at 9, the show will not finish the season there. On March 8, Life moves to the 8-9 p.m. time slot, and One Tree Hill is replaced by new episodes of Gossip Girl at 9.
After Life Unexpected has completed its initial 13-episode run on April 19, Monday night’s will finish the season with One Tree Hill at 8 p.m. and Gossip Girl at 9.
To help you mark your calendars for returning favorites and new shows to catch, here is The CW rundown starting in January:
Monday, January 18
8:00-9:00 pm One Tree Hill (Original Episodes Return)
9:00-10:00 pm Life Unexpected (Series Premiere)
Thursday, January 21
8:00-9:00 p.m. The Vampire Diaries (Original Episodes Return)
9:00-10:00 p.m. Supernatural (Original Episodes Return)
Friday, January 22
8:00-9:00 p.m. Smallville (Original Episodes Return)
Wednesday, March 3
8:00-10:00 p.m. America’s Next Top Model (Two-Hour Premiere)
Monday, March 8
8:00-9:00 pm Life Unexpected (New Time Period)
9:00-10:00 pm Gossip Girl (Original Episodes Return)
Tuesday, March 9
8:00-9:00 p.m. 90210 (Original Episodes Return)
9:00-10:00 p.m. Melrose Place (Original Episodes Return)
Monday, April 19
8:00-9:00 pm One Tree Hill (Original Episodes Through Season Finale)
9:00-10:00 pm Gossip Girl (Original Episodes Through Season Finale)
