As a result of the change, the network will be airing 90-minute episodes of its reality heavy hitters on September 24th, with the season premiere of Survivor running until 9:30 and leading into the season finale of Big Brother 16. The move makes sense considering Extant‘s time slot downgrade and the fact that they might not want to use the Survivor lead-in on something that was already underperforming. More importantly, Survivor and Big Brother should make for an especially strong night during Premiere Week, something that’s bad news for NBC’s lineup, which premieres the week prior, and FOX’s lineup, which premieres September 10th. CBS would rather risk damage to Extant and inflict its own damage on the competition rather than give Extant a boost that might not get it to renewal status and allow the likes of Red Band Society and The Mysteries of Laura to gain an audience in the absence of huge competition.

You can check out the CBS fall schedule here, as well as the CBS fall premiere dates here.

Have you been watching Extant? Who do you think is the favorite to win Big Brother? What would you like to see from Survivor this coming season?

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Big Brother will be premiering early again this summer, with the controversial reality-competition series set to debut Wednesday, June 25th at 8:00. The live eviction show, which airs on Thursdays, bows the following day at 9:00, while the Sunday broadcast premieres June 29th at 9:00. Said Sunday broadcast will lead off a night of new programming, as legal drama Reckless premieres at June 29th at 9:00 and crime drama Unforgettable returns to the schedule at 10:00 the same night. Taking place in South Carolina, Reckless tells the story of a police sex scandal that brings a Yankee litigator and southern attorney together. The series stars Cam Gigandet (Easy A), Anna Wood (Chronicle), Shawn Hatosy (Southland), Adam Rodriguez (Ugly Betty), and Kim Wayans (In Living Color).

CBS will be adding to its genre stable with sci-fi drama Extant. Executive produced by Stephen Spielberg, the series stars Oscar winner Halle Berry as an astronaut trying to reconnect with her family after returning from a year-long mission. In addition to Berry, Extant stars Goran Visjnic (ER), Camryn Manheim (The Practice), Hiroyuki Sanada (Helix), Grace Gummer (Zero Hour), and Michael O’Neill (Transformers). Extant joins fellow genre series Under the Dome on the CBS summer schedule, with the Stephen King adaptation to premiere its second season Monday, June 30th at 10:00.

CBS Wednesday, Effective June 25
8:00-9:00 PM              Big Brother (Wednesday Premiere)
9:00-10:00 PM            Criminal Minds
10:00-11:00 PM          CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

CBS Thursday, Effective June 26
8:00-8:30 PM              The Big Bang Theory
8:30-9:00 PM              The Millers
9:00-10:00 PM            Big Brother (Thursday Premiere)
10:00-11:00 PM          Elementary

CBS Sunday, Effective June 29
7:00-8:00 PM              60 Minutes
8:00-9:00 PM              Big Brother (Sunday Premiere)
9:00-10:00 PM            Reckless (Series Premiere)
10:00-11:00 PM          Unforgettable (Third Season Premiere)

CBS Monday, Effective June 30
8:00-8:30 PM              2 Broke Girls
8:30-9:00 PM              Friends with Better Lives
9:00-9:30 PM              Mike & Molly
9:30-10:00 PM            Mom
10:00-11:00 PM          Under the Dome (Second Season Premiere)

CBS Wednesday, Effective July 9
8:00-9:00 PM              Big Brother
9:00-10:00 PM            Extant (Series Premiere)
10:00-11:00 PM          Criminal Minds

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This week on TVHackr, we talked about boffo Sons of Anarchy ratings, the cancellation of The Killing, and the 10th season of Grey’s Anatomy, while the internet touched on fall television, Congressional blackout intervention, and soccer telecasts.

Keith David to voice Once Upon a Time in Wonderland’s Cheshire Cat
The Cape alum, who also has a regular role on FOX’s Enlisted, will voice the classic literary character on the ABC spinoff.

Grey’s Anatomy Season 10 trailer out now!
Ahead of its 10th season premiere, which will air September 26th on ABC, you can check out a Grey’s Anatomy preview here, which hints at a lot of drama to come.

Comedies Hold Steady with Move to FXX
In their first week on FXX, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia and The League managed to hold most of their audience, signaling that the network might be further along in development than even its executives expected.

Alec Baldwin to Host MSNBC Talk Show
Now that 30 Rock has gone off the air, Emmy winner Alec Baldwin will host a MSNBC talk show. Will you be watching?

Aftershow Coming for Sons of Anarchy
The Sons of Anarchy post-show will air three times this season, all of them taking place online and hosted by Chelsea Lately‘s Chris Franjola.

The White Queen Episode 4 Recap: Why is She Sitting on My Throne?
While Margaret of Anjou tests Warwick’s commitment to their new alliance, Margaret Beaufort faces a major loss and Elizabeth is forced out of the tower.

X Factor’s average ratings beaten by Strictly Come Dancing
X Factor UK found itself in second place on the night, as Strictly Come Dancing beat it in the ratings recently. Is it a sign of things to come?

True Detective Trailer: The World Needs Bad Men
HBO has released the first trailer for upcoming crime drama True Detective, primarily taking place during a 1985 serial killer investigation and being framed by 2012 testimony taking place when the case gets reopened.

Atlantis Trailer: Whoever Heard of a Hero Called Jason?
BBC/BBC America coproduction Atlantis had its first trailer released this week and in it, we meet young hero Jason, who comes to the mythical city and gets exposed to more than he imagined.

Brooklyn Nine-Nine Promos: Welcome to the 99th Precinct
FOX has released new promos for cop comedy Brooklyn Nine-Nine, which stars the likes of Andy Samberg, Andre Braugher, and Joe Lo Truglio.

Tina Fey to Host Saturday Night Live Premiere
The Emmy winner will return to the sketch comedy series for its season premiere, her fourth time hosting since leaving the seires in 2006.

Spoiler Alert: Lisa Edelstein Guest Stars on Castle
House alum Lisa Edelstein will guest star on the upcoming season of Castle. But who will she be playing and how long will she stay?

Hello Ladies Trailer: Just a Little Boy Lost
HBO released the first official trailer for Hello Ladies, a comedy created by and starring Stephen Merchant, who will play a gangly Englishman who moves to Los Angeles looking for love.

Katherine Heigl to star in NBC’s CIA Drama
Katherine Heigl may be returning to television next season, as NBC has acquired a CIA drama she’s attached to star in.

Which Private Practice Doctor Is Joining Scandal Season 3?
Scandal creator Shonda Rhimes has dipped into her pool of actors once again, as a Private Practice doctor will join the fixer drama this season.

Lucky 7: The Butler’s Stephen Rider Joins the Cast
Upcoming ABC drama Lucky 7, based on British series The Syndicate, has added Stephen Rider to its cast in a recurring role.

Penny Dreadful: Harry Treadway to Play Frankenstein
Harry Treadway is the latest to join the psychosexual thriller, signing on to play Dr. Victor Frankenstein.

Mistresses Season Finale Recap: Who Is the Father of Savi’s Baby?
On the season finale of Mistresses, the father of Savi’s baby is revealed and Karen has one final standoff with Elizabeth Grey.

NBC: Watch the First Episodes of Ironside and Welcome to the Family Here
NBC has put the first episodes of Blair Underwood vehicle Ironside and multi-racial family comedy Welcome to the Family online.

FOX: Watch the Second Season Premiere of The Mindy Project Here
FOX put the second season premiere of The Mindy Project online a week before its television premiere. The episode will be up on September 16th.

Sundance Picks Up U.S. Broadcast Rights to French Zombie Drama The Returned
Critically acclaimed series The Returned will make its U.S. debut this October on Sundance.

Starz Drama Outlander Adds Duncan Lacroix to Its Cast
The latest addition to the cast of Outlander is Game of Thrones actor Duncan Lacroix, set to play Jamie’s taciturn uncle.

USA Renews Graceland for Second Season
USA has given Jeff Eastin drama Graceland a second season. The series stars the likes of Aaron Tvelt and Daniel Sunjata.

The Killing Cancelled by AMC – Again
Meanwhile, AMC pulled the plug on crime drama The Killing for a second time, cancelling the series following its most acclaimed (and least watched) season to date.

So You Think You Can Dance Returning For Season 11
During the season 10 finale of So You Think You Can Dance, Nigel Lythgoe announced that the show would be returning for an 11th season.

The Affair: Bunheads Alum Julia Goldani Telles Joins the Cast
The latest addition to the cast of Showtime drama pilot The Affair is Bunheads alum Julia Goldani Telles, who will play the daughter of Noah (Dominic West) and Helen (Maura Tierney).

Outlander: Caitriona Balfe Cast as Claire Randall on the Starz Adaptation
The Starz adaptation of Diana Galabdon’s Outlander novel series has found its leading lady in Irish actress Caitriona Balfe, who will play World War II nurse Claire Randall.

HBO to Premiere Getting On and Ja’mie Private School Girl November 24th
HBO will premiere two new comedies later this fall: Getting On, from the creators of Big Love and focusing on an extended care unit, and Ja’mie Private School Girl, the latest from Chris Lilley.

Breaking Bad: Better Call Saul Spinoff Greenlit
AMC and Sony have come to terms with a licensing agreement for Better Call Saul, the would-be spinoff of Breaking Bad. A series order is said to be tied up in negotiations.

Watch here: The exclusive White Collar Season 5 trailer!
Ahead of its October premiere, you can check out a preview of White Collar‘s fifth season here.

The Nine Lives of Chloe King Movie Script to Be Released September 13th
ABC Family and Alloy Entertainment have released the script for the proposed Chloe King wrap-up movie, which ended up not being made.

Siberia Season Finale Preview: The Rescue Team Arrives at the Research Facility
While the team at the research facility made contact last week on Siberia, there’s a chance that who they heard from isn’t who they want to rescue them.

Devious Maids 1.12 Preview: Marisol Puts Herself in Harm’s Way
Now that Michael knows about Marisol eavesdropping on him, just how much danger does she find herself in?

Sons of Anarchy breaks through with Series-High Ratings
Sons of Anarchy hit series high ratings this week for its sixth season premiere, outdrawing everything on broadcast the same night and undoubtedly making ABC, CBS, and NBC sweat regarding the upcoming debut of their 10:00 shows.

FOX Pushes Enlisted to Midseason
FOX announced that military comedy Enlisted has been pushed from an early November debut until midseason, reportedly to take advantage of winter sports advertising.

Sleepy Hollow Promos: Some Legends Never Die
Get a look at two new promos for Sleepy Hollow, which stars Tom Mison as a resurrected Ichabod Crane and premieres Monday, September 16th.

Back in the Game Promos: On the Right Track
Get a look at two new promos for Back in the Game, which stars Maggie Lawson as a former softball great who has to move home with her father and premieres Wednesday, September 25th.

News Roundup: Big Brother Renewed for Season 16 by CBS
Among the recent TV headlines are a Big Brother renewal, Community beginning its syndication run, MTV ordering two new drama pilots,  BET renewing Being Mary Jane before its first season premieres, and Eliza Coupe joining House of Lies.

The Frustration of Loving a Show That’s Been on Too Long (Vulture)
Have you watched a show to the bitter end, even though you know it’s been awful for several seasons? Vulture has.

Fall TV preview: The top 10 new shows (USA Today)
Need information on the new shows about the hit your television screen? USA Today gives you a list of 10 to give your extra attention.

Sports TV Mailbag #3: The future of soccer on American TV (SB Nation)
In their latest sports mailbag, SB Nation forecasts the direction of soccer on American television and tries to explain Skip Bayless, NBA Countdown, and ultimate Frisbee.

Will Congress Enter the Fray Over Pay TV Blackouts? (Business Week)
After the recent CBS-Time Warner kerfuffle, Business Week examines the possibility of Congress jumping into the fray on the issue of blackouts.

Do the “ASD” characters on television adequately reflect the reality of autism? (Autism Daily Newscast)
Autism Daily Newscast takes a look at the state of autism’s representation on television and whether those who are portrayed as being on the spectrum are realistic in their personalities/struggles.

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-Like to talk about television? Bravo has announced a new half-hour unscripted series titled The People’s Couch, which features real people watching and commenting on popular shows and news from the past week. The three-episode limited series will premiere Sunday, October 6th at 11:30.

–Community will begin its syndicated run on Comedy Central Sunday, September 15th with a 10-episode fan favorite marathon beginning at 11:30 a.m. The series, which is set to premiere its fifth season sometime midseason, will then move to its regular slot of Fridays at 9:00 beginning September 20th.

-Will Arnett, Margo Martindale, Jimmy Kimmel, Andre Braugher, Alec Baldwin, Bryan Cranston, Claire Danes, and Sofia Vergara have been named presenters at the 2013 Primetime Emmy Awards, CBS announced. They join Diahann Carroll, Matt Damon, Emily Deschanel, Zooey Deschanel, Michael Douglas, Anna Faris, Tina Fey, Allison Janney, Amy Poehler, and Kerry Washington.

-National Geographic telefilm Killing Kennedy, starring Rob Lowe as President John F. Kennedy and Ginnifer Goodwin as Jackie Kennedy, will premiere Sunday, November 10th to mark the 60th anniversary of John and Jackie’s wedding. The film will then be released in 171 countries and 48 languages, timed to the 50th anniversary of the assassination.

-GSN has greenlit eight episodes of Skin Wars, a reality-competition series focused on finding the best body painter. The series will air sometime in 2014 and should be the second body painting-focused series on television, following the fall premiere of Syfy’s Naked Vegas.

-For its upcoming 13th season, American Idol has brought back Nominate an Idol, where friends and family members can submit videos of their loved one singing for a chance of a surprise audition. From now through September 20th, videos are being accepted on americanidol.com.

-MTV has greenlit two new drama pilots: Finding Carter, about a girl who finds out that the woman she thought was her mother abducted her as a toddler and must now return to her biological family, and Eye Candy, centering on a tech genius who uncovers a potential serial killer in Manhattan through online dating. Finding Carter is from Emily Silver (Bones) and Terri Minsky (Sex and the City), while Eye Candy comes from Jason Blum (Paranormal Activity) and Catherine Hardwicke (Twilight).

-Renewals/cancellations: We TV’s LA Hair has made it to a third season after becoming fourth most popular reality cable show in primetime and increasing its total viewers by nearly 60%; TLC has ordered another 10 episodes of Who Do You Think You Are?, executive produced by Lisa Kudrow and Dan Bucatinsky; TruTV reality series Container Wars will have a second season; BET has canceled Reed Between the Lines and given the second season go-ahead to Being Mary Jane, whose first season doesn’t premiere until January.

-The CW has acquired Canadian comedy Seed from leading independent studio Entertainment One. The series, which debuted this past February and follows a single bartender who becomes a sperm donor, will premiere sometime this season.

-Mekhi Phifer and Eliza Coupe have joined the cast of Showtime comedy House of Lies in recurring roles. Phifer is set to play a successful entrepreneur who calls on Marty to help with his business, while Couple will portray a wild-child heiress to an internet fortune.

-Lifetime has picked up a personal shopping-themed reality series called Million Dollar Shoppers, where three personal shoppers try to meet the fashion needs of their clients. The series premieres October 10th at 10:30 before moving to 10:00 on October 24th, where it will follow the season premiere of Project Runway All Stars.

-Nickelodeon animated series Sanjay & Craig has been renewed for a second season, the network announced Thursday. The tale of an excitable 12-year-old boy (voiced by Maulik Pancholy) and his snake best friend (voiced by Chris Hardwick), the series will have 20 episodes in its second season. Additional voices in the cast include Linda Cardenelli, Matt Jones, and Tony Hale.

-EPIX will air Schooled: The Price of College Sports on October 16th at 8:00. The documentary, narrated by Sam Rockwell, takes a look at issues surrounding the business of college sports and the NCAA’s treatment of its athletes.

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