Desserts have always been tough for “Top Chef” competitors, as witnessed during last week’s “Restaurant Wars” episode, when one team (call them The Losers) threw in the towel without even offering a sweet finish. So what’s Bravo doing? Spinning off…

“Biggest Loser” trainer Jillian Michaels, famous for making contestants cry and throw up, will move in with families and give them fitness makeovers in “Losing It With Jillian,” an eight-episode spinoff announced by NBC. The point is to show people they can…

“NCIS: Los Angeles” is a hit, and next up for CBS is a spinoff of “Criminal Minds,” reportedly in the works for next season. With three editions of “CSI” and two of “NCIS” (which, you may remember, was a spinoff of “JAG”),…

Linda Hunt, LL Cool J and Chris O'Donnell on the set of "NCIS: LA."

The most unlikely set in television may belong to spinoff “NCIS: Los Angeles.” Wandering through a Spanish-style mission, complete with golden stucco, flowery arches and hanging, wrought-iron chandeliers,…