CBS is set to reveal its 2014-2015 schedule on Wednesday, May 15th.

MONDAY, MAY 5
2 BROKE GIRLS (8:00-8:30 PM)
When Caroline (Beth Behrs) discovers that Max (Kat Dennings) didn’t graduate high school, she decides to help her best friend get her degree and reconnect with her estranged mother.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 7
CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION (10:00-11:00 PM)
The CSIs investigate a present-day crime with ties to a mob heist that occurred 25 years ago, and Brass has to make a decision when his daughter attempts suicide. Treat Williams guest stars.

THURSDAY, MAY 8
Two and a Half Men (9:01-9:31 PM)
Alan confesses his true identity to Larry (D.B. Sweeney), who continues to bless Alan’s wedding to his sister, Gretchen (Kimberly Williams-Paisley). With the wedding comes one surprise after another, including a big one from Gretchen. Country music star Brad Paisley, Williams-Paisley’s real-life husband, guest stars.

FRIDAY, MAY 9
HAWAII FIVE-0 (9:00-10:00 PM)
Evil genius Ian Wright (Nick Jonas) resurfaces and uses Grover’s (Chi McBride) daughter as bait in order to get him to steal $100 million for him. Meanwhile, Wo Fat (Mark Dacascos) escapes prison and unexpectedly returns to Oahu.

BLUE BLOODS (10:00-11:00 PM)
When Danny (Donnie Wahlberg) disobeys orders and investigates a case he was told was off-limits, he uncovers shocking information that he shares with Frank (Tom Selleck) that could have enormous repercussions within the department.

TUESDAY, MAY 13
NCIS (8:00-9:00 PM)
The NCIS team investigates whether a fire on a U.S. Navy ship, which also served as a detention site for terrorists who had been indicted, was accidental or an intentional diversion for prisoner escape. Meanwhile, Gibbs (Mark Harmon) travels home following news about his father’s passing, played by the late Ralph Waite. The episode is a tribute to both the character and the actor.

NCIS: LOS ANGELES (9:00-10:01 PM)
When the NCIS: Los Angeles team and DEA uncover the cartel’s plans to slyly transport billions of dollars’ worth of cocaine from Colombia to the U.S. using a submarine, Callen (Chris O’Donnell) and Sam (LL COOL J) must quickly locate the missing vessel. Meanwhile, Hetty (Linda Hunt) is called to Washington in the aftermath of the controversial mission in Afghanistan.

PERSON OF INTEREST (10:01-11:00 PM)
The team takes desperate action in its race to prevent the malevolent AI program Samaritan from coming online and making them its first targets. Meanwhile, the months-long battle with the anti-surveillance terrorist group Vigilance comes to a shocking conclusion.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 14
CRIMINAL MINDS (9:00-10:00 PM)
As a team member clings to life, the BAU continues its investigation in Texas where they uncover a deep web of corruption, and Garcia is thrust into action to save a friend. Esai Morales returns.

THURSDAY, MAY 15
THE BIG BANG THEORY (8:00-8:31 PM)
With his entire world changing around him, Sheldon (Jim Parsons) considers a major move.

THE MILLERS (8:31-9:01 PM)
Carol (Margo Martindale) has the worst Mother’s Day ever when Nathan (Will Arnett) forgets to get her a present.

ELEMENTARY (10:01-11:00 PM)
Rising tension between Sherlock (Jonny Lee Miller) and Joan (Lucy Liu) brings their partnership to a crossroads, but they endeavor to put their differences aside while they help Sherlock’s brother, Mycroft (guest star Rhys Ifans), who faces accusations of treason and murder.

SUNDAY, MAY 18
THE AMAZING RACE (8:00-9:00 PM)
With the one million dollar prize on the line, the final teams race through Las Vegas, where the world’s greatest illusionist, David Copperfield, designs a final challenge that requires the remaining teams to master the art of magic.

THE GOOD WIFE (9:00-10:00 PM)
The futures of Florrick/Agos and Lockhart/Gardner are at stake when the firms consider merging, driving a wedge between Alicia (Julianna Margulies) and Cary (Matt Czuchry). Meanwhile, Diane (Christine Baranski) makes a big decision when Louis Canning (guest star Michael J. Fox) challenges her role at her firm.

THE MENTALIST (10:00-11:00 PM)
A new lead in a cold case requires Lisbon (Robin Tunney) to delay her plans to leave for Washington, D.C., giving Jane (Simon Baker) time to finally come to terms with his feelings for her and decide on a course of action.

MONDAY, MAY 19
MIKE & MOLLY (9:00-9:30 PM)
Molly’s thrilled when she is accepted into an elite eight-week writer’s workshop in Iowa, but when Mike asks her not to go and leave him for the entire summer, Molly questions whether or not to pass up her opportunity of a lifetime.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 21
SURVIVOR (8:00-10:00 PM)
Four Castaways remain and one will be crowned the Sole Survivor during the two-hour season finale, followed by the Live Reunion Show (10:00-11:00 PM), hosted by Emmy Award-winning host Jeff Probst.

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Finale dates for the likes of Friends with Better Lives and Bad Teacher have yet to be released, likely due to the fact that they’ll be running into the summer. You can get a look at the full list of CBS 2013-2014 finale dates below.

Do you think CBS should have allowed How I Met Your Mother to air into May? Will any of the currently unrenewed shows (The Crazy Ones, The Mentalist, Intelligence) be renewed for next season? Should more networks allow full nights of programming to end on the same date?

Monday, March 31st
8:00 How I Met Your Mother (One-Hour Series Finale)
10:00 Intelligence

Monday, April 14th
9:30 Mom

Thursday, April 17th
9:00 The Crazy Ones (One-Hour Season Finale)

Monday, May 5th
8:00 2 Broke Girls

Wednesday, May 7th
10:00 CSI

Thursday, May 8th
9:00 Two and a Half Men

Friday, May 9th
9:00 Hawaii: Five-0
10:00 Blue Bloods

Thursday, May 13th
8:00 NCIS
9:00 NCIS: Los Angeles
10:00 Person of Interest

Wednesday, May 14th
9:00 Criminal Minds

Thursday, May 15th
8:00 The Big Bang Theory
8:30 The Millers
10:00 Elementary

Sunday, May 18th
8:00 The Amazing Race
9:00 The Good Wife
10:00 The Mentalist

Monday, May 19th
9:00 Mike & Molly

Wednesday, May 21st
8:00 Survivor (Two-Hour Season Finale)
10:00 Survivor Reunion Special

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On the drama side, NCIS, NCIS: Los Angeles, Person of Interest, CSI, Hawaii: Five-0, Blue Bloods, Criminal Minds, Elementary, and The Good Wife will be returning next season, with The Mentalist, Intelligence, and Hostages left of the renewal flurry.

On the comedy side, 2 Broke Girls, The Millers, Mike & Molly, Mom, and Two and a Half Men will join The Big Bang Theory on the network’s slate for next season. Not receiving a renewal at this time was The Crazy Ones, which has noticeably softened in the ratings in recent weeks. CBS will be premiering two additional comedies (Friends with Better Lives and Bad Teacher) before the end of the season.

In the world of alternative programming, The Amazing Race and Undercover Boss got picked up for next season, joining already renewed Survivor, while 60 Minutes and 48 Hours will also be returning.

Last season, CBS cancelled every series that didn’t receive a renewal in March aside from those that were embroiled in contract negotiations (Criminal Minds and Two and a Half Men), so it’s not a good sign for those that didn’t receive a renewal this go-around. They’re not necessarily dead, but shows like The Crazy Ones and The Mentalist are going to have to overperform for the rest of the season if they have any hope of earning a shot on the schedule.

CBS will be unveiling its schedule for next season, which will include Thursday Night Football, on Wednesday, May 14th.

Do you think CBS made wise decisions regarding what to renew this early? Should they give something like The Crazy Ones or The Mentalist another season? How do you expect the CBS fall 2014 schedule to look?

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It’s surprising that CBS isn’t opting to use the ratings power of the final episodes of How I Met Your Mother during May sweeps, though it does make sense for the network to use said power on a new series and test out one of their veterans to see just what could successfully in Mother’s shoes at 8:00 next season. This is the first midseason move that the network has made this season and fittingly, it’s for the benefit of the Monday comedy bloc, one of the weaker aspects of their schedule thus far in 2013-2014. Further scheduling moves from CBS should be announced in the coming days/weeks.

Still without a premiere date are midseason comedy Bad Teacher, based on the movie of the same name, and legal drama Reckless, starring Cam Gigandet.

Monday, March 31st
8:00 How I Met Your Mother (Series Finale)
9:00 Friends with Better Lives (Special Premiere)
9:30 Mom
10:00 Intelligence

Monday, April 7th
8:00 The Big Bang Theory (Repeat)
8:30 Friends with Better Lives (Time Period Premiere)
9:00 NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship

Monday, April 14th
8:00 2 Broke Girls
8:30 Friends with Better Lives
9:00 Mike & Molly
9:30 Mom
10:00 Intelligence

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This week on TVHackr, we talked about the latest in ABC comedy development, The CW having confidence in their new fall dramas, and NBC picking up its first freshman series, while the internet touched on flawed female protagonists, TV lies, and keeping up a TV home.

Bean, Longoria and Walsh team up for Indie Drama, Any Day
Sean Bean, Eva Longoria, and Kate Walsh will be starring in upcoming indie movie Any Day, where Bean’s character, an ex-fighter, undergoes a transformation due to spending time with his nephew.

Extant: Halle Berry to Star in CBS Drama
The Academy Award winner has signed on to play an astronaut who returns to Earth following a year-long space mission in the next CBS summer drama.

The Simpsons Renewed for Season 26 by FOX
FOX has renewed The Simpsons for a 26th season, which is set to begin in the fall of 2014. The show currently airs Sundays at 8:00.

The Blacklist Picked Up for a Full Season by NBC
NBC has given out its first back order of the season and picked up The Blacklist, which stars James Spader, for a full 22-episode season.

Harry Connick Jr. Comedy Pilot Finds Home at Fox
The American Idol judge and recording artist will play a singer attempting to strengthen his relationship with his daughter in the comedy pilot.

The White Queen Episode 8 Recap: You Will Never See Me Crowned
When Edward falls ill, Elizabeth finds herself struggling to survive, while Margaret and Anne take steps to secure their futures.

Grey’s Anatomy 10.03 Review: “Everybody’s Crying Mercy”
The doctors throw a benefit gala for the hospital, while the interns are forced to become surgery sharks and Bailey gets stuck between two patients.

Bob’s Burgers Recap: Congratulations, You’re a Robot
It’s Halloween and while the Belcher children get stuck in a fort, Bob and Linda continue working on the group costume: a Chinese dragon with a napkin box for a head.

Betrayal 1.03 Preview: Connie Fears for Her Life
On the next episode of Betrayal, Connie fears for her life after getting T.J. arrested, Sara attempts to resist the pull of her affair, and Drew squares off with Jack.

ABC Developing Sofia Vergara Autobiographical Comedy
ABC has put a comedy in development based on the relationship between Modern Family star Sofia Vergara and her 21-year-old son.

Castle Review: “Need To Know”
While Castle insinuates himself into a murder investigation led by Ryan and Esposito, Beckett becomes conflicted at the ethical sacrifices she’s expected to make as a part of her new job.

Witches of East End 1.02 Preview: Ingrid is Tasked with Saving Freya and Wendy
On the next episode of Witches of East End, Ingrid is tasked with saving Freya and resurrecting Wendy, while Joanna is questioned regarding her involvement in Bill’s murder.

TNT Renews Cold Justice for Second Season
TNT has given docu-drama Cold Justice, which follows a former prosecutor and a former crime scene investigator as they solve small town murders, a second season.

Helix: Star Trek: Voyager’s Jeri Ryan Joins the Cast
Jeri Ryan has joined the upcoming Syfy thriller, executed produced by Battlestar Galactica creator Ronald Moore, as the COO of a shady corporation.

Murder Police Canceled by FOX Before It Airs
FOX has decided to pull the plug on animated comedy Murder Police before it airs due to dissatisfaction with the creative direction of the show.

Six Million Dollar Man back after 35 years!
The Six Million Dollar Man will be getting a sixth season of sorts as Dynamite Entertainment is set to publish monthly comics picking up on the original series’ continuity.

Fox Orders Unscripted Celeb-Driven Comedy from Steve Carell
FOX has ordered Slide Show, an unscripted comedy that pits celebrities and comedians against one another in a series of songs, dances, and sketches.

HIMYM 9.04 Review – The Broken Code
As Barney works through his anger at Ted on How I Met Your Mother, Marshall Skypes in and Lily realizes she’s Robin’s only girlfriend.

CBS Cancels We Are Men, Moves 2 Broke Girls to 8:30
CBS has officially canceled We Are Men after two episodes, shifting 2 Broke Girls to 8:30 and scheduling Mike & Molly to premiere November 4th.

Kate Walsh Joins the Cast of FX’s Fargo
The Private Practice star has joined FX’s miniseries adaptation of the 1996 Coen brother movie, where she’ll be playing a trophy wife and mother of twin boys.

Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD Gets Back Nine Episodes
ABC has given Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD a back nine, bringing the first season episode total to a standard 22. The series airs Tuesdays at 8:00.

Bert Kreischer to feature in self-inspired NBC Comedy
Comedian Bert Kreischer has a comedy in development at NBC, to be written by The Goode Family‘s Franklin Hardy and Shane Kosakowski, based on his life.

The CW Orders Additional Scripts for The Originals, The Tomorrow People, and Reign
The CW has ordered three additional scripts for each of its new fall offerings: Vampire Diaries spin-off The Originals, British adaptation The Tomorrow People, and historical drama Reign.

Revenge 3.03 Preview: Conrad and Emily Confront Their Sins
On the next episode of Revenge, both Conrad and Emily confront the sins that got them to where they are, while Nolan’s housewarming party features a surprise guest.

Witches of East End: Enver Gjokaj to Recur
Dollhouse alum Enver Gjokaj has signed on for a major recurring role on Witches of East End. He’ll be playing a mysterious novelist on the supernatural drama beginning in November.

The Tomorrow People Preview: Watch the New York Comic-Con Sizzle Reel Here
The CW has released a sizzle reel featuring footage from the first eight episodes of The Tomorrow People, which aired its series premiere this past Wednesday.

Orphan Black: Michiel Huisman, Peter Outerbridge Among Season 2 Additions
Currently in production, the second season of Orphan Black has added Michiel Huisman, Peter Outerbridge, and Ari Millen.

The Fosters Renewed for Season 2 by ABC Family
Ahead of the show’s return in January, ABC Family has renewed The Fosters for a second season.

The 10 Biggest Lies TV Told Us (The Huffington Post)
Have you ever felt lied to by television? The Huffington Post has and they list the 10 biggest lies that they’ve come across.

GLAAD: Gay depictions slip on network TV (Entertainment Weekly)
According to a study by GLAAD, FOX is the most inclusive broadcast network, while HBO has the most LGBT characters with 11 and 50% of ABC Family’s programming hours contain LGBT images.

The real cost of upkeep for a TV show home (Marketplace)
Marketplace took a look at the prices for upkeeping homes featured on Downton Abbey, Modern Family, and Big Love.

TV’s Strongest Female Characters Share One Stupid Flaw (TIME)
TIME writer Eliana Dockterman that while female protagonists are stronger and more capable than ever, they share one common flaw: men.

Why Facebook and Twitter Are Fighting Over Your Television (The Atlantic)
The Atlantic profiles the steps that Facebook and Twitter have taken to adapt to the change way we watch television.

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Granted, the lineup was already falling before Men debuted late last month, but something had to be done to ensure the security of 2 Broke Girls, buckling under the weight of being the night’s centerpiece, and Mom, which has shown good retention behind Girls and keeps CBS in the good graces of creator Chuck Lorre. Critically reviled We Are Men was the most expendable part of the lineup and since Mike & Molly has a 22-episode order this season, its stable ratings could potentially help the night overall, though there’s no guarantee that Mom will hold as much of its audience as it has been holding of 2 Broke Girls.

CBS is in an interesting position in terms of their comedy slate, as How I Met Your Mother is ending this season and Two and a Half Men is on its last legs, so they need to cultivate at least a few newer comedies in hopes of positioning them for a long run. With 2 Broke Girls already sold into syndication, it couldn’t afford to be dragged down any further and have its value as a property damaged, but how much can it recover behind How I Met Your Mother?

Will you miss We Are Men? Should CBS have waited to see where it stabilized or did they have to make a move to save their night? Is Mike & Molly the answer to stopping the bleeding on Mondays and helping both 2 Broke Girls and Mom?

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Which finale do you think sounds the best? Of the guest stars listed, who are you most looking forward to seeing? Did CBS make the right decision in who they gave two-hour finales to?

Sunday, April 28th
9:00 The Good Wife
On the night of Peter’s gubernatorial election, Alicia, Will and Diane race to emergency court proceedings when Zach believes he’s witnessed vote tampering.  Meanwhile, Cary is approached by an unlikely source who offers to help him start his own firm, and Alicia’s conflicted personal and professional feelings come to a head.  Martha Plimpton, T.R. Knight, Denis O’Hare and New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg guest star.

Sunday, May 5th
8:00 The Amazing Race (Two-Hour Finale)
After sprinting nearly 30,000 miles, over five continents and through nine countries, the final four Teams find themselves bog snorkeling in Belfast, Ireland where one Team’s Race will come to an end.  The final three Teams Race to our nation’s capital where they’ll scour some of Washington, D.C.’s most historic landmarks for the chance to be crowned this season’s $1 million winners.

10:00 The Mentalist
Just as Jane narrows down the Red John suspect list to seven, Red John strikes again, and the victim has a link to Jane’s past. Laura San Giacomo guest stars.

Thursday, May 9th
8:30 Two and a Half Men
Walden dates a hot 22-year-old (Hilary Duff) but finds himself more interested in her grandmother (Marilu Henner).  Meanwhile, Alan and Jake go on a father-son bonding trip.

9:00 Person of Interest
When The Machine goes offline, Finch’s elusive original motivations for helping its irrelevant numbers begin to come to light as he and Reese join forces with surprising allies in the race to save it.

Friday, May 10th
8:00 Undercover Boss: Epic Employees
The special will showcase some of the most intriguing employees from all four seasons, where they are now and how the experience impacted their lives.

9:00 Vegas
All bets are off when Sheriff Lamb, determined to get revenge, teams up with Savino to take down Porter Gainsley (Michael Ironside), the man who killed Lamb’s wife and attempted to murder Katherine.  Meanwhile, Jack is devastated when he catches Mia in a compromising position.

10:00 Blue Bloods
When someone close to the Reagans is murdered, the family rallies together to take down the leader of the gang responsible. While Danny works on the gang leader’s girlfriend to lead them to him, Frank is left reeling from a second crisis.

Sunday, May 12th
8:00 Survivor: Caramoan – Fans vs. Favorites (Two-Hour Finale)
The 26th Sole Survivor is crowned and awarded one million dollars.

10:00 Survivor: Caramoan – Fans vs. Favorites (Live Reunion)
The castaways talk about their experience.  Hosted by Jeff Probst.  Live from Los Angeles.

Monday, May 13th
8:00 How I Met Your Mother
As the gang prepares to go to Robin and Barney’s wedding, Ted invites Lily to see the house he’s finally finished fixing up. Meanwhile, Robin and Barney’s night of relaxation is ruined by an obnoxious couple (Casey Wilson and Keegan-Michael Key), and Marshall takes the baby on a last-minute trip to Minnesota to see his family.

9:00 2 Broke Girls
Hoping to raise enough money for an upcoming business seminar, Max and Caroline deep-clean part of the diner for Han prior to a health inspection and discover something that could help re-launch their cupcake business.

Tuesday, May 14th
8:00 NCIS
The international manhunt for Eli David’s killer turns into a federal witch hunt against Gibbs and the team, which questions their unconventional methods and threatens their future at the agency.

9:00 NCIS: LA
A nuclear explosion in the Pacific reignites the search for stolen nuclear weapons and prompts Hetty to shuffle the NCIS: LA partnerships, sending Callen and Kensi overseas and leaving Sam and Deeks teamed up state side.

10:00 Golden Boy
When Clark is relegated to desk duty, he delves into Owen’s cold case in which the murder investigation of a construction worker was compromised by the events of 9/11.  Meanwhile, Deputy Mayor Holbrook pulls a gun on Clark and Margot, Agnes drives away with her father, and Owen gets his long deserved promotion. Michael Madson guest stars as Clark’s estranged father.

Wednesday, May 15th
10:00 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Roles are reversed for Russell and his team as they are placed under the microscope when a feature journalist follows them as they investigate a series of murders.  One team member goes undercover and is jeopardized when the team discovers they are up against a highly sophisticated predator. Annabella Sciorra and Eric Roberts guest star. Rock legend Black Sabbath performs, debuting a new song from their latest album, 13.

Thursday, May 16th
8:00 The Big Bang Theory
Sheldon and Penny are thrown for a loop when Leonard is offered an exciting job opportunity overseas.

9:00 Elementary (Two-Hour Finale)
As Sherlock reels at the reappearance of his former lover, Irene Adler (Natalie Dormer), a series of flashbacks unravel the tumultuous events that led to his downfall into addiction.  Meanwhile, he and Joan once again find themselves in the crosshairs of the enigmatic Moriarty.

Friday, May 17th
8:00 Undercover Boss: Epic Bosses
The special will showcase some of the most intriguing bosses from all four seasons, where they are now and how the experience impacted their lives.

Monday, May 20th
8:30 Rules of Engagement
Brenda (Sara Rue) goes into labor on Jennifer and Adam’s wedding day, Russell and Timmy attempt a reconciliation and Audrey has a huge surprise for Jeff.

9:30 Mike & Molly
When Peggy breaks up with Patrick (Gerald McRaney), Mike attempts to reunite them in order to improve his work life. Later, as a tornado descends on Chicago, Mike and Molly confess important news to each other.

10:00 Hawaii: Five-0
When a plane lands on Oahu with four bodies on board and a missing terrorist detainee, the CIA tasks Five-0 with finding him before he carries out an attack on U.S. soil.  Meanwhile, Kono is on the run from the police for a murder she did not commit, and McGarrett’s prison visit to Wo Fat ends with a shocking discovery. Christine Lahti, Ian Anthony Dale, Daniel Henney and Autumn Reeser guest star.

Wednesday, May 22nd
9:00 Criminal Minds (Two-Hour Finale)
The BAU’s pursuit of “The Replicator,” the UnSub that has been stalking the team all season, comes to a head when one of their own becomes a victim. Mark Hamill (“Star Wars”) guest stars.

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