CBS picks up ‘Medium,’ drops ‘The Unit,’ ‘Without a Trace’
Alex O'Loughlin
Canceled Tuesday by NBC, “Medium” immediately found a place on CBS’ fall schedule, where it will air Friday nights between ”Ghost Whisperer” and “Numb3rs.” CBS Studios produces “Medium.”
But as expected, CBS canceled long-running “Without a Trace” and “The Unit.” The new schedule announced Wednesday includes the “NCIS” spinoff, now officially “NCIS Los Angeles.” They’ll air back to back. CBS also picked up “Three Rivers,” a medical drama starring Alex O’Loughlin of “Moonlight” fame.
The only other new CBS shows for fall are the comedy “Accidentally on Purpose,” starring Jenna Elfman, and the legal drama “The Good Wife,” with Julianna Margules.
Here is CBS’ fall schedule:
SUNDAY
6 p.m. “60 Minutes”
7 p.m. “The Amazing Race”
8 p.m. “Three Rivers”*
9 p.m. “Cold Case”
MONDAY
7 p.m. “How I Met Your Mother”
7:30 p.m. “Accidentally On Purpose”*
8 p.m. “Two and a Half Men”
8:30 p.m. “The Big Bang Theory”
9 p.m. “CSI Miami”
TUESDAY
7 p.m. “NCIS”
8 p.m. “NCIS Los Angeles”
9 p.m. “The Good Wife”*
WEDNESDAY
7 p.m. “The New Adventures of Old Christine”
7:30: p.m. “Gary Unmarried”
8 p.m. “Criminal Minds”
9 p.m. “CSI: NY”
THURSDAY
7 p.m. “Survivor”
8 p.m. “CSI”
9 p.m. “The Mentalist”
FRIDAY
7 p.m. “Ghost Whisperer”
8 p.m. “Medium”
9 p.m. “Numb3rs”
SATURDAY
Crime drama repeats and “48 Hours”
MIDSEASON -– “Rules of Engagement” plus newcomers “Miami Trauma,” “The Bridge” and reality shows “Undercover Boss” and “Arranged Marriage.”
Am I losing it, or did I see there was a new show (maybe a sitcom) starring Patricia Arquette in addition to Medium?
What about Flashpoint?
I think the Unit got hosed. Most of the episodes ending up running late due to football games and other events on CBS. There were many of nights it didn’t start until 10pm.
CBS never game it much of a chance.
I can’t believe CBS picks up a stupid (in my opinion of course) show in “Medium” and cancels the best show on TV in “The Unit”. What killed The Unit is probably going to kill Cold Case now. During football season the Unit didn’t come up until at least 10:30 eastern time on some nights, so that is what is going to happen to Cold Case.
I wish another network would pick up The Unit. It looks like I will only be watching NCIS and the new NCIS on CBS as Survivor and CSI are getting redundant in their story lines.
Oh well. Maybe I need to start an online petition to try to get The Unit back on the air somewhere.
I love NCIS but why are they moving The Mentalist? I heard the Jenna Elfman is about a woman who got pregnant by a one-nighter? do we REALLY need a Knocked Up series????
why did NBC drop “Medium?” I can only assume the ratings weren’t up to snuff? I think overall the show has gotten stronger over the past two seasons…a bit more violent than it used to be, but in terms of character development and interesting storylines, I think it’s at the top of its game.
It’s not just football season, any ’sport’ that goes long pushes their schedule. I had to change my DVR to add an additional hour to be sure I got all of the Unit
Loved the Unit. Should have left it on after NCIS.
Someone at CBS must have heard I liked it because they also cancelled “Eleventh Hour”. I’m thrilled to see Alex O’Loughlin back on television, but the show itself doesn’t sound that interesting. I hope it is, and I hope they’ve got good writers because I’d hate to see another one of his shows disappear midseason.
Monday’s still look fantastic!
I’m so upset they split up Big Bang and HIMYM. They are the only reason I watch CBS on Monday nights. I guess they’re trying to get me to watch the mediocre shows in between? I think I’ll just DVR them… (sigh)
I’m happy CBS kept it’s Monday night sitcoms plus The New Adventures of Old Christine and Gary Unmarried. I’m also happy it retained Rules of Engagement. All of which are on our DVR schedule. I’m interested to see how Accidentally on Purpose does, but if it’s as good as there other sitcoms, I’ll be happy.
Medium was the only PrimeTime program I watched on NBC, so I am thrilled to see CBS has picked it up! I already love Ghost Whisperer on Friday nights and I think the addition of Medium is a perfect compliment. Love the Mentalist (Simon Baker) and Criminal Minds as well. Keep it up CBS!
They cancelled The Unit……I am a little upset by that. Also Without A Trace. Why CBS, Why are you doing this to me??? It seems these network stations cancel the good shows and stick junky reality shows and stupid comedys in its place……..
Big Bang Theory Rocks!!!!
Friday nights are safe - Numb3rs is still on!
majigail-I saw that also, but I think it was a typo. I think the sitcom will star Patricia Heaton (I believe it is on FOX.) Hope this helps.
I agree, cbs never really gave The Unit a fair chance with over runs etc. it’s like they set up this show to fail. Oh well one less reason to watch cbs…or wait, was that the last reason? NBC ABC FOX or a basic cable network could pick up a lot of viewers by picking up this show.
I hope that CBS really is picking up Medium. NBC is so stupid as Medium is consistently in its top 5-6 shows as ratings go. NBC keeps playing with the nights, when the season will begin and confusing its followers until they finally put our long awaited show on. I hope CBS really is going to give hte show the respect it deserves!! Allison is awesome and the show really has a following. All my friends are Medium addicts and I do hope to see this show continue.
Canceling The Unit is a horrible mistake, I loved that show!!!