'Kris': Talk Show Hosted By Kris Jenner Gets July Premiere Date

LOS ANGELES — The studio behind Kris Jenner's new daytime talk show says it will launch the program in July.

Twentieth Television said Thursday that the show, titled "Kris," will air for six weeks starting July 15 on selected Fox-owned stations. Those will include stations in New York and Los Angeles, with more to be announced later.

The studio says Robert Lifton has been picked as the executive producer of Jenner's show. His credits include "Access Hollywood" and "ESPN Sportscenter."

The limited run for "Kris" is aimed at proving itself for a national niche.

Kris Jenner is the matriarch of the media clan that includes daughters Kourtney, Kim and Khloe Kardashian.

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'Game Of Thrones' Season 3 Premiere: Cast Previews What To Expect From Their Characters This Year

"Game of Thrones" returns for Season 3 on Sunday, March 31 (9 p.m. ET on HBO), and the war-torn land of Westeros will only become more brutal as we delve deeper into George R. R. Martin's meaty tale, confidently adapted by David Benioff and D.B. Weiss on an increasingly epic scale.

Ahead of the show's hotly anticipated premiere on Sunday, The Huffington Post spoke with a number of stars from the series to find out what they could reveal about where we find their characters this season both at roundtable interviews and at red carpet events. Read on for a spoiler-lite preview from Kit Harington (Jon Snow), Rose Leslie (Ygritte), John Bradley (Samwell Tarley), Michelle Fairley (Catelyn Stark), Maisie Williams (Arya Stark), Isaac Hempstead-Wright (Bran Stark), Sophie Turner (Sansa Stark), Natalie Dormer (Margaery Tyrell), Lena Headey (Cersei Lannister), Gwendoline Christie (Brienne of Tarth) and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau (Jaime Lannister). Sadly, Emilia Clarke (Daenerys Targaryen) missed the press junket due to other work commitments, but her storyline is better shown than told anyway.

North of The Wall
The end of Season 2 saw Jon Snow in the custody of the Wildlings, about to be taken before the legendary Mance Rayder (Ciarán Hinds), known as the King Beyond the Wall. Kit Harington previewed that Season 3 was "interesting" to film because Jon is "essentially a spy and the whole season for him is about where his heart really belongs; whether he’s made a stupid young man’s decision by taking these vows and becoming part of the Night’s Watch and whether he actually would prefer to be a free person and fighting for Mance Rayder. So throughout the season, we discover whether he’s going to be loyal to Night’s Watch or whether he’s going to betray the Night’s Watch and as it goes along, having to convince the Wildlings that he’s one of them, he also convinces himself that he’s one of them."

That internal struggle is further complicated by the tempestuous Ygritte, who shares an undeniable chemistry with the inexperienced young warrior. "I think Jon Snow is such an integral part to her arc this season as well," Rose Leslie said. "I think he breaks down her barriers and you see a softer side to her -- she’s not so brutal and harsh towards him as always."

Jon's closest friend in the Watch, Samwell Tarley, undergoes his own evolution in his travels beyond the Wall. As part of the raiding party that was set upon by the terrifying Wights at the end of the last season, Sam encounters plenty of action while trying to make his way back to the Wall. "I think that for Sam especially, it’s a hugely transformative season in terms of how he’s maturing very rapidly, very dramatically in a very short space of time," John Bradley said. "Certain things happen and certain things have already happened which are planting seeds, which are going to affect his whole outlook on life and his priorities and just give him a reason to be alive for the first time. Certain people need him now; I don’t think he’s ever felt needed before."

The North/The Riverlands
Oblivious to the dangers that lurk beyond the Wall, the war for the Iron Throne is still raging across Westeros and Robb Stark (Richard Madden) is trying to marshal his forces and maintain his dominance in battle after his mother Catelyn Stark freed the Northmen's most valuable captive, Jaime Lannister, in the hope of exchanging him for Catelyn's two daughters, Sansa and Arya, whom she believed were both being held at King's Landing.

"[When we pick up] Catelyn is still estranged from her son, Robb," Michelle Fairley admitted. "She’s still at the camp so she’s become quite introspective, spends a lot of time on her own and reflecting on her life and her actions ... She certainly becomes darker in Season 3."

Between Catelyn's perceived betrayal and Robb's impromptu wedding to Talisa Maegyr (Oona Chaplin) -- which broke an arranged marriage pact between the Starks and the Frey family -- Fairley warned that the rift between mother and son "doesn’t get resolved easily ... I think when you put people in solitary confinement, when you starve them of contact with the ones that they love ... they become desperate ... An olive branch is proffered eventually, but that relationship has changed substantially. The rot has started."

Catelyn can take some small comfort in the fact that their travels take the Stark forces to the Tully family seat at Riverrun, where we meet her brother, Edmure (Tobias Menzies), and uncle, Brynden "The Blackfish" Tully (Clive Russell).

"We meet Catelyn’s uncle, who was her father’s brother, and they have a very nice relationship," Fairley said. "They have a very trusting, honest relationship. He’s very direct and she can speak to him the way she would have spoken to Ned [Sean Bean] I think. The relationship with her brother is different ... He’s not a man like Ned was in that respect. He’s a very different type of male and it’s an issue with Catelyn of working on her respect for him."

Sadly, the other Stark children have equally dangerous paths to tread. Arya -- along with her fellow escapees from Harrenhal, Gendry (Joe Dempsie) and Hot Pie (Ben Hawkey) -- will find the path to Riverrun is longer and more fraught with peril than they anticipated. "Arya just got the coin [from Jaqen H'ghar] ... and now I think maybe she’s got a bit of quiet confidence about getting home," Maisie Williams said. "She doesn’t really want to let herself believe it too much, but she’s slowly starting to feel closer and that maybe she’s worked hard enough maybe something good is going to come of it."

Meanwhile, her brothers Bran and Rickon have escaped Winterfell and Theon Greyjoy's (Alfie Allen) murderous intent, heading towards the Wall to try and reunite with Jon along with Hodor (Kristian Nairn) and Osha (Natalia Tena) for protection. "Bran is now on the road, and his group gets two new characters which are a very interesting new element and really just change the dynamics of the group," Isaac Hempstead-Wright explained. "I think Bran’s story definitely picks up this season because in previous seasons, he hasn’t really had a goal and he hasn’t really been striving towards anything. Now in Season, 3 he knows what he wants and he’s heading towards something."

Those two new characters will certainly be familiar to fans of the books, but for those who are only caught up with the show, he was purposefully vague: "They’re quite crucial in helping Bran to understand the visions he’s been having. And they bring quite an interesting new social dynamic and some of the interactions between each of the characters in the group get ... interesting."

The South/King's Landing
Joffrey (Jack Gleeson) is still being his obnoxious, bloodthirsty self when we rejoin the show, but after the Tyrells saved King's Landing from Stannis Baratheon's (Stephen Dillane) attack in the Battle of Blackwater last season, he's cast Sansa Stark aside in favor of Margaery Tyrell, who, along with her handsome brother Loras (Finn Jones), is more than just a pretty face.

"For Sansa personally, she has a lot of big events this season and I feel like she kind of becomes a woman, not only in her life but also, in the game," Sophie Turner observed. "She’s definitely grown up and she’s an adult, in the sense that she knows how to play the game but also in other events."

Natalie Dormer agreed, "What’s so interesting about a show with a lot of men with swords on horses, fighting battles, the fun thing about King’s Landing -- it’s all about the power-play between the women. So, you put Diana Rigg [Margaery's grandmother, Olenna Tyrell] and Lena Headey and myself and Sophie in the capital and we’ve got our own kind of battlefield happening."

She added, "The Tyrells have come in and they kind of want to adopt Sansa. They want to bring her onto their side, for obvious reasons. So Sansa comes from a close family. The Tyrells are a close family. So, it’s kind of like, 'We’re nice people. Come and be with us ... ' Then it’s up to Sansa. Does she trust us? Does she not trust us? She wants to. She knows she shouldn’t. She’s battling all those things that Sophie says that she’s battling: becoming a woman and becoming an independent spirit. I think Margaery really, genuinely empathizes with her. Margaery genuinely thanks God that she’s not in her position. We were just saying that we think, in other circumstances, these two girls would genuinely be friends. They like each other. It’s just that their friendship is not isolated by that. There are other people involved and bigger themes to deal with, but they’re two young girls that are just trying to be practical."

Standing in the way of their practicality is Cersei Lannister, who has many problems to deal with in Season 3. "Her relationship with Margaery steps up because she becomes very present, which obviously Cersei's very happy about, so that's a real challenge for her," Lena Headey said with a laugh. "And of course, her father (Charles Dance) returns, which is not her favorite thing in the world. So she's kind of faced with these two foes, one of which she deeply wants to impress in everything she does, and she'll never succeed. And Jaime's not around ... "

Naturally, her rivalry with younger brother Tyrion (Peter Dinklage) only intensifies now that their father Tywin is back in King's Landing and positioned as the new King's Hand. "There's a great scene where they both get their comeuppance. And early on in the scene, Cersei's very smug, and then she gets served and it's kinda great," she laughed.

Still, Cersei's main struggle is with Joffrey, who has grown increasingly arrogant the longer he sits on the Iron Throne. "That kills her," Headey admitted. "Her children are her strength and her weakness. That love is terrifying and extraordinary. It's unquestionable. Hers is just a little more ... extreme."

Caught in the midst of the turmoil between families and warring factions, Brienne of Tarth and Jaime Lannister are attempting to return to King's Landing, where Brienne hopes to trade the Kingslayer for Catelyn's daughters. The journey will take its toll on both warriors, but it might also bring some unexpected growth.

"Brienne starts to explore her original ideas about what it is to be a woman, about what strength is -- that strength can be more than just physical strength," Gwendoline Christie said of her character's evolution. "I think that we start to get an insight into Brienne's emotional world that we haven't had before. That galvanizes a big change in her."

"Being forced to spend so much time with one person forces you to get to know this other character, whether you want to or not," Nikolaj Coster-Waldau previewed. "And without giving anything away, they do spend a lot of time together."

As for whether they grow to respect each other on their odyssey, that's a more complicated question. "It's a long season, things change," Coster-Waldau said with a laugh. "At the end of Season 2, there's a scene where she kind of surprises him when she takes out these Stark guards in a very efficient way, but also in a way that surprises him because they are Stark men and he doesn't get it -- why would she put herself in that kind of danger because of a promise? It doesn't make sense to him, but I think he recognizes something that they maybe have in common. She seems unafraid of the consequences. She's not political and tactical. She has a code. But at the same time, if he could, he would just get rid of her as soon as possible. To earn respect takes a little longer."

Christie agreed, "He doesn't show her any respect whatsoever, and there's nothing for her to respect apart from the legend of his brilliant sword skills. So there's nothing tangible for Brienne to admire about him."

"She believes the rumors, she believes all the gossip, she has this preconceived opinion about this guy," Coster-Waldau aded. "He's the Kingslayer; he can't be trusted; he's dishonorable; she's just taken that for the truth. And then ... well, we'll see what happens."

"Game of Thrones" premieres Sunday, March 31 at 9 p.m. ET on HBO.

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Peter Dinklage as Tyrion Lannister

Richard Madden as Robb Stark

Natalie Dormer as Margaery Tyrell

Maisie Williams as Arya Stark

Joe Dempsie as Gendry, Maisie Williams as Arya Stark, Ben Hawkey as Hot Pie

Peter Dinklage as Tyrion Lanniser, Jerome Flynn as Bronn, and Daniel Portman as Podrick Payne

Richard Madden as Robb Stark

Nikolaj Coster-Waldau as Jaime Lannister

Clive Russell as Brynden "The Blackfish" Tully

Gwendoline Christie as Brienne of Tarth

Charles Dance as Tywin Lannister

Sophie Turner as Sansa Stark

Richard Dormer as Beric Dondarrion

Dianna Rigg as Olenna Tyrell

Lena Headey as Cersei Lannister

Richard Madden as Robb Stark, Oona Chaplin as Talisa Maegyr

Emilia Clarke as Daenerys Targaryen

Peter Dinklage as Tyrion Lannister

Michelle Fairley as Catelyn Stark

Jack Gleeson as Joffrey Baratheon, Natalie Dormer as Margaery Tyrell

Ciaran Hinds as Mance Rayder

Carice van Houten as Melisandre

Stephen Dillane as Stannis Baratheon

Rose Leslie as Ygritte

Kit Harington as Jon Snow

Isaac Hempstead Wright as Bran Stark

Ellie Kendrick as Meera Reed

Thomas Brodie Sangster as Jojen Reed

Maisie Williams as Arya Stark

Paul Kaye as Thoros

Peter Dinklage as Tyrion Lannister.

Sophie Turner as Sansa Stark.

Rory McCann as Sandor Clegane (The Hound).

Richard Madden as Robb Stark.

Kit Harington as Jon Stark.

Jack Gleeson as Joffrey Baratheon.

Nikolaj Coster-Waldau as Jaime Lannister.

Emilia Clarke as Daenerys Targaryen.

Lena Headey as Cersei Lannister.

Michelle Fairley as Catelyn Stark.

Isaac Hempstead-Wright as Bran Stark.

Maisie Williams as Arya Stark.

Rose Leslie as Ygritte.

Emilia Clarke as Daenerys Targaryen.

Peter Dinklage as Lannister

Ron Donachie as Rodrik Cassel.

Nikolaj Coster Waldau as Jaime Lannister.

Carice van Houten as Melisandre.

James Cosmo as Commander Mormont.

Conleth Hill as Varys.

Tom Wlaschiha as Jaqen H'Ghar.

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'Suits' Premiere: After Mike Goes Too Far, Harvey Knocks Him Back Into Line (VIDEO)

'Suits': Harvey Has To Get Aggressive And Put Mike In His Place

Harvey had to lay down the law on the mid-season premiere of "Suits." Of course Mike didn't want to play by the rules -- after all, he is a lawyer who never actually passed the bar and isn't technically supposed to practice law. Harvey has gone out on a limb to protect his protege time and again, but every once in a while, he has to reestablish their relationship.

"You know what? I’ve had it up to here with you blaming me for every choice that comes with this job," Harvey told Mike. "The next time I have the option to cross a line to save you, I’ll send you packing and not think twice."

Mike was clearly still reeling from the loss of his grandmother and his parents before that. It was clearly clouding his judgment. Harvey once again backed his unorthodox play to protect him -- this time, he had to go through with a bribe -- but he rightfully knocked some sense into the younger man.

In fact, he knocked so much sense into him that Mike went home and ended things with Tess. The two of them weren't doing one another any favors, and the future only looked dark -- and high -- if they'd stayed together any longer.

Tune in for new episodes of "Suits" every Thursday at 10 p.m. EST on USA.

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'American Idol' Ratings: Season 12 Premiere Down From Last Year

The "American Idol" Season 12 premiere ratings are in and ... they aren't as high as last year.

The two-hour premiere which introduced viewers to the new judging panel of Mariah Carey, Nicki Minaj, Keith Urban and Randy Jackson had 17.8 million viewers and a 6.0 rating in the 18-49 demographic.

While the program won the night for Fox, it was down nearly 17 percent compared to the Season 11 debut, which had 21.9 million viewers and a 7.4 rating in the 18-49 demographic.

However, "Idol" premiere ratings still beat the recent September 2012 premiere of "The Voice." When "The Voice" kicked off its third season, 12.3 million viewers tuned in, and it notched scored a 4.2 rating in the 18-49 demographic.

The two-night Season 12 premiere of "American Idol" continues on Thursday, Jan. 17 at 8 p.m. EST on Fox.

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Returns Sunday, January 6 at 9 p.m. EST and moves to regular timeslot on Monday, January 7 at 8 p.m. EST on NBC What's Ahead: Jillian Michaels! She's back to help whip contestants into shape. Plus, for the first time, kids (ages 13-16) will be on the show along with 15 adult contestants.

Returns Sunday, January 6 at 9 p.m. EST on PBS Where We Left Off: Bates was left to rot in jail, Matthew and Mary finally got together and the Dowager Countess was sassy. What's Ahead: Americans! Shirley MacLaine guest stars as Martha, Cora's mother. She's very rich. Season 3 has already aired in the UK and one prominent character is saying goodbye to "Downton Abbey."

Returns Monday, January 7 at 8 p.m. EST on ABC Starring: Sean Lowe What's Ahead: Jilted "Bachelorette" contestant Sean returns to TV as "The Bachelor" and seeks to find love.

Monday, January 7 at 10 p.m. EST on NBC Starring: Meagan Good, Laz Alonso, Tate Donovan and Victor Garber What's It About: A wealthy socialite and party girl is found dead of an overdose, but something's fishy about her death. Enter FBI Agent Will Moreno (Alonso), who recruits his former partner Joanna Padget (Good), the deceased's former best friend. Joanna hides her true occupation and infiltrates the family she grew up around to find the truth about her friend's death.

Returns Tuesday, January 8 at 8 p.m. EST on NBC What's Ahead: Betty White will entertain a ton of guest stars while introducing the elderly pranksters. Kim Kardashian, the ladies of "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills," Ed Asner and NeNe Leakes are among the names who will appear on the prank show.

Returns Tuesday, January 8 at 8 p.m. EST on ABC Family. Where We Left Off: Toby is on the A Team, Garrett's dead, Aria's dad has some strange connection to Ali, Paige saved the day and Ezra's a dad ... and Alex Mack is his baby mama. What's Ahead: Mona is released from Radley and is back at Rosewood High. Clearly, she'll be working with Toby, who the liars are still in the dark about. It's only a matter of time before Spencer learns the truth ... and starts to lose it. Dr. Sullivan will return, hopefully to prevent any breakdowns. Plus, we'll see more about what the hell Byron was doing with Ali the night she died.

Returns Tuesday, January 8 at 10 p.m. EST on TBS. Where We Left Off: Jules and Grayson had a quickie beachfront wedding and rode off into the distance on horseback. What's Ahead: For starters, it's on TBS! Everybody's favorite wine-guzzlin' crew will be joined by guest stars Alexndra Wentworth, Shirley Jones, Gillian Vigman, Tippi Herden and more.

Returns Tuesday, January 8 at 10 p.m. EST on FX. Where We Left Off: In Season 3, Raylan Givens (Timothy Olyphant) prevented carpetbagger/gangster Robert Quarles from establishing a criminal network in Harlan, but a pregnant Winona left the US Marshal and he found out his father shot a good man. What's Ahead: Boyd Crowder (Walton Goggins) will no doubt continue to be a thorn in Raylan's side.

Wednesday January, 9 at 8 p.m. EST on Fox Starring: JWoww, Bethany Hamilton, Alexandra Paul, Kim Richards, Kyle Richards, David Chokachi, Terrell Owens, Antonio Sabato Jr. What's It About: C-list celebrities learn to dive like the pros with the help of Olympian Troy Dumais.

Thursday, January 10 at 9:30 p.m. EST on NBC Starring: Josh Gad, Bill Pullman, Jenna Elfman What's It About: The Gilchrists are your typical American family ... they just so happen to be the first family of the United States. Gad stars as the hapless son of President Dale Gilchrist (Pullman) and stepson of Emily (Elfman).

Returns Sunday, January 13 at 9 p.m. EST on HBO. Where We Left Off: Jessa bizarrely got married, Shoshanna slept with Ray, Hannah and Adam broke up and Marnie still misses Charlie. What's Ahead: After months of criticism, Hannah makes a black friend (or more than a friend) -- and it's Donald Glover. Patrick Wilson will also play a love interest for Hannah later in the season and Shiri Appleby joins Season 2 as Adam's new girlfriend, much to Hannah's dismay. Elijah moves in with Hannah -- and starts to question his sexuality. Shoshanna is dealing with her post-sex relationship with Ray. Plus, Rita Wilson will stop by to play Marnie's mom and to help her shape up.

Returns Sunday, January 13 at 9 p.m. EST on Showtime. Where We Left Off: Karen had her and Lip's baby and fled, prompting Lip to move back home and go back to school. Estefania and Marco were on the verge of breaking up and in happier news, Fiona passed her GED. ("Teen Mom's" Amber: Take note.) What's Ahead: It's 137 days since we’ve last seen the Gallagher's. Jimmy has moved into the house with them and Fiona uses the family's money in desperation and the others aren't too pleased. Oh and (shocker) Frank's missing.

Returns Sunday, January 13 at 9:30 p.m. EST Where We Left Off: Following her very public breakdown, Amy (Laura Dern) returned to work with a positive outlook ... only to start down the path of revenge after being laughed at by her coworkers. What's Ahead: Will Amy return to the path of enlightenment?

Returns Sunday, January 13 at 10 p.m. EST on Showtime. Where We Left Off: Did they or didn't they? Marty (Don Cheadle) and Jeannie (Kristen Bell) ended the season with a romp in the sheets ... maybe. They've gotten rid of the Rainmaker and stand triumphant. What's Ahead: Galweather Stearn brings in a new CEO who's all about female power. Adam Brody returns to TV with a guest role.

Returns Sunday, January 13 at 10:30 p.m. EST on Showtime. Where We Left Off: After Bates left Karen, Hank sees an opportunity. But when his ex Carrie returns and offers him an anti-depressant-laced drink, Hank loses consciousness just after seeing a vision of Karen, to whom he says, "I love you." What's Ahead: Hank is penning a rock opera "about love conquering all" with Atticus Fetch (Tim Minchin), a coked up rock star. Maggie Grace has a nine-episode arc as infamous rock groupie Faith, who becomes involved with Hank, and in one episode, Grace's former "Lost" co-star Jorge Garcia will appear as an old contact from Faith's past. Season 6 will also see a guest appearance from Marilyn Manson.

Monday, January 14 at 8 p.m. EST on The CW Starring: AnnaSophia Robb, Freema Agyeman, Chloe Bridges, Austin Butler and more. What's It About: A prequel to "Sex and the City," the new CW series follows Carrie Bradshaw as a high schooler in the '80s. She's discovering her style, dating, dealing with the death of her mother and falling in love for the first time ... with Manhattan.

Returns Monday, January 14 at 10 p.m. EST on Syfy Where We Left Off: Victory! But the darkness continues to grow in Bo (Anna Silk). What's Ahead: Bo must make a deadly decision. Plus, tune in for guest star Linda Hamilton and recurring guest star Rachel Skarsten.

Returns Wednesday, January 16 at 8 p.m. EST on Fox What's Ahead: Feuds! Divas! Dawgs! Mariah Carey, Nicki Minaj and Keith Urban join the judging panel alongside veteran Randy Jackson for Season 12.

Returns Thursday, January 17 at 9 p.m. EST on FX. Where We Left Off: After Charlie and Kate slept together, they were in a weird place with their relationship. And when Charlie's daughter Sam kissed a girl at school, a photo wound up on Facebook and Charlie and Jennifer questioned their daughter's sexual orientation. What's Ahead: 70+ more episodes. And in Season 2, Charlie will blow up at his sister's baby shower and will question if his father Martin is developing Alzheimer's. Cee Lo Green will stop by as a version of himself, seeking Charlie's assistance under Hollywood pressure.

Returns Thursday, January 17 at 10 p.m. EST on FX. Where We Left Off: The ISIS crew -- including Archer -- were held captive on the Space Station Horizon What's Ahead: A "Bob's Burgers" crossover! H. Jon Benjamin provides the voice of both Archer and Bob.

Monday, January 21 at 9 p.m. EST on Fox Starring: Kevin Bacon, James Purefoy, Shawn Ashmore, Natalie Zea, Annie Parisse What's It About: Ryan Hardy's (Bacon) been out of the FBI game for a while, that is until his biggest catch, serial killer Joe Carroll (Purefoy) resurfaces ... along with a cult-like following ready to carry out his bidding.

Tuesday, January 22 at 8 p.m. EST on ABC Starring: Anthony Bourdain, Nigella Lawson, Ludo Lefebvre, Brian Malarkey What's It About: Think "The Voice" (there are teams and coaches), plus "Top Chef" (culinary competition) and you've got ABC's "The Taste."

Returns Tuesday, January 22 at 10 p.m. EST on USA Where We Left Off: Peter (Tim DeKay) and Neal (Matt Bomer) stepped into the boxing ring to infiltrate a white collar boxing club. Neal discovered his father was still alive (and played by Treat Williams!) What's Ahead: Peter and Neal search for the truth about Neal's dad and his crimes and Neal goes undercover with the Irish mob ... And hopefully, more boxing.

Returns Wednesday, January 28 at 9 p.m. EST on TNT. Where We Left Off: Slaps, sex and secrets filled the first season of the new "Dallas." The season ended with John Ross (Josh Henderson) teaming up with J.R. (Larry Hagman) to destroy Christopher (Jesse Metcalfe) and Elena (Jordana Brewster). What's Ahead: Familiar faces return and the Ewings say goodbye to J.R. after series star Larry Hagman passed away about half way into filming Season 2. Producers will incorporate his death into the story.

Wednesday, January 30 at 10 p.m. EST on FX. Starring: Keri Russell, Matthew Rhys, Noah Emmerich What's It About: Elizabeth (Russell) and Phillip (Rhys) Jennings are the perfect couple: They've got two kids and are living the life of every American in the '80s ... but they just so happen to be KGB spies posing as regular ol' US citizens.

Thursday, January 31at 10 p.m. EST on NBC Starring: Steven Pasquale, Alana de la Garza, Phylicia Rashad, John Carroll Lynch What's It About: A brilliant neurosurgeon (Pasquale) has a big secret: a very villainous dual personality. It's a modern-day Jekyll and Hyde story mixed with a medical drama.

Returns Monday, February 4 at 8:30 p.m. EST on CBS Where We Left Off: Audrey (Megyn Price) was upstaged at her own baby shower by Brenda (Sara Rue). Meanwhile, Russell (David Spade) started to display creative talents after taking a break from women. What's Ahead: Sitcom hijinks!

Returns Tuesday, February 5 at 9 p.m. EST on NBC and moves to its normal Tuesdays at 10 p.m. EST timeslot on February 12 on NBC Where We Left Off: Karen (Katharine McPhee) wowed the crowd as Marilyn Monroe in previews of "Bombshell" in Boston. What's Ahead: More Broadway drama! There's a new musical in town that could rival "Bombshell" for all the buzz. Plus guest stars Jennifer Hudson, Liza Minnelli, Sean Hayes, Jesse L. Martin and more.

Returns Tuesday, February 5 at 10 p.m. EST on ABC Where We Left Off: Peter (Nicholas Bishop) saved Megan (Dana Delany) from a serial killer, but was stabbed in the process. What's Ahead: New blood! Bishop, John Carroll Lynch and Sonja Sohn are out and Mark Valley is in.

Returns Thursday, February 7 at 8 p.m. EST on NBC Where We Left Off: Evil Abed, "lawsuits" and sandwich shops filled the "Community" Season 3 finale that aired what feels like 30 years ago. What's Ahead: Six seasons and a movie. Just kidding, although that'd be cool (cool cool cool). Malcolm McDowell, Tricia Helfer, Jason Alexander and more will drop by for some Human Beings antics. Plus, Chevy Chase will depart the show.

Returns Friday, February 8 at 8 p.m. EST on Fox Where We Left Off: Martin (Kiefer Sutherland) and Jake (David Mazouz) fled to California and met up with Lucy (Maria Bello). What's Ahead: Martin (Sutherland) and Jake (David Mazouz) soak up the Los Angeles sun ... and find themselves in the middle of a "global conspiracy."

Returns Wednesday, February 13 at 8 p.m. EST on CBS Starring: Jeff Probst, unnamed contestants What's Ahead: Fans vs. Favorites, Round 2

Returns Wednesday, February 13 at 10 p.m. EST on TNT. Where We Left Off: Cooper saved Tang, and then Tang got a big promotion becoming sergeant and watch commander. What's Ahead: "One Tree Hill" star Chad Michael Murray joins the cast as goofball Officer Dave Mendoza.

Thursday, February 14 at 8 p.m. EST on ABC Starring: Anthony Edwards, Carmen Ejogo, Scott Michael Foster, Addison Timlin, Jacinda Barrett and Michael Nyqvist What's It About: Think "National Treasure" and "Da Vinci's Code," but on TV and starring Dr. Greene from "ER." Edwards plays Hank Galliston, the publisher of Modern Skeptic Magazine. When his wife is abducted, Hank and his pals are joined by the FBI as they attempt to crack various conspiracies and get his wife back.

Returns Sunday, February 17 at 8:00 p.m. EST on CBS Starring: Phil Keoghan, unnamed contestants What's Ahead: Globetrotting adventure.

Tuesday, February 19 at 9 p.m. EST on The CW Starring: Matt Davis, Alona Tal, Jessica Lucas, Robert Knepper What's It About: Matt Davis stars as Jeff, a journalist who investigates his brother's disappearance and his involvement with a group of obsessive fans who have formed a pseudo-cult around a TV series ... about a cult.

Premieres Tuesday, February 26 at 10 p.m. EST. Special showing on Tuesday, March 5 at 10 p.m. EST before moving to its regular Fridays at 9 p.m. EST time period on March 8 on CBS Starring: Theo James, Chi McBride, Kevin Alejandro, Bonnie Somerville What's It About: The series charts the rise of Walter William Clark Jr. (James), a beat cop who quickly moves up the ranks of the NYPD before becoming commissioner.

Returns Wednesday, February 27 at 10 p.m. EST Where We Left Off: Henry (Corbin Bernsen) got back into the detective game with the help of Shawn (James Roday) and Gus (Dule Hill). But the case ended with a bang as Henry was shot by a former friend. What's Ahead: Parminder Nagra joins the cast as a love interest of Gus. Plus, the long-awaited musical episode airs! Look for episodes inspired by "Clue" and "The Blair Witch Project" and for guest stars Jeffrey Tambor and Anthony Michael Hall, as well.

Sunday, March 3 at 9 p.m. EST on NBC Starring: Trace Adkins, Stephen Baldwin, Gary Busey, Penn Jillette, Lil Jon, Bret Michaels, Dennis Rodman, Dee Snider, Marilu Henner, La Toya Jackson, Claudia Jordan, Omarosa, Lisa Rinna, Brande Roderick What's It About: It's "Celebrity Apprentice," but with contestants who have already been to the boardroom with Donald Trump.

Sunday, March 3, 9:00 p.m. EST and moves to its regular timeslot on Sunday, March 10, 10:00 p.m. EST on ABC Starring: Radha Mitchell, Goran Visnjic, Clifton Collins, Jr., Sterling Beaumon What's It About: Marta Walraven (Mitchell)'s husband Evan supports the family by exporting weed and is involved in the world of organized crime with Bratva, Russian gangsters. After Evan's murder, Marta seeks to protect her kids, but gets tangled in the seedy underworld.

Returns Friday, March 8 at 8 p.m. EST on NBC What's Ahead: Mentors Jessica Simpson, Nicole Richie and John Varvatos return to the show with new host Louise Roe as 13 new contestants compete for the chance to launch their own clothing line.

Returns Monday, March 18 at 8 p.m. ET on ABC Starring: Tom Bergeron, Brooke Burke Charvet, Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli, Len Goodman and unnamed celebrity contestants. What's Ahead: Celebrities dancing.

Returns Monday, March 25 at 8 p.m. ET on NBC. Starring: Adam Levine, Blake Shelton, Usher and Shakira What's Ahead: Presumably, a lot less ridiculously outfits without Christina Aguilera and Cee Lo Green.

Returns Sunday, March 31 at 9 p.m. ET on HBO Where We Left Off: War came. Read Maureen Ryan's recap for more. What's Ahead: Tons of new cast members played by the likes of Diana Rigg, Iwan Rheon, Mackenzie Crook, Clive Russell and many more. Season 3 will be about half of George R.R. Martin's "A Storm of Swords," one of the series' most beloved books.

Wednesday, April 3 at 9:30 p.m. ET on ABC Starring: Sarah Chalke, Elizabeth Perkins, Brad Garrett What's It About: Polly (Chalke) is a recently divorced single mom. Since the divorce, Polly's been having some struggles and decides to move back in with her eccentric parents, Elaine (Perkins) and Max (Garrett). Hijinks ensue.

Wednesday, May 1 at 8:30 p.m. ET on ABC Starring: Kyle Bornheimer, J.K. Simmons, Leah Remini What's It About: After Tony (Simmons) suffers a heart attack, he's forced to hand over the family handyman business to his bumbling son Jack (Bornheimer).

TBA on Fox Starring: Becki Newton, Scott Foley, T.J. Miller What's It About: Three estranged siblings reunite after the death of their father and unexpectedly find themselves heirs to a $20 million fortune ... if they adhere to their dad's wishes.

TBA on NBC Starring: Anne Heche, Michael Landes and Alexandra Breckenridge. What's It About: Anne Heche stars as Beth, a woman whose life -- and marriage -- is falling apart. However, after a new-death experience, Beth claims God starts speaking to her and sets her on a new life path.

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Downton Abbey Season 3 Premiere Has Us Longing For Edwardian Style Interiors

We are so excited for the Downton Abbey season 3 premiere tomorrow night, we can hardly contain ourselves. Since Lady Mary and Matthew finally gave into their undying love for each other at the end of the last episode, we just can't stop imagining the majestic wedding on the house's grounds that is sure to come.

And of course that's not the only thing we are looking forward to. The entire Crawley family and the lively cast of staff that keep the stately abbey in all of its glory never disappoint us when it comes to drama. What's going to come of Bates and his lovely housekeeper wife, Anna?

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But not only is the soap-opera's storyline so enthralling, the television show's set and interiors are so deliciously rich and beautiful we wish we could step through the screen and sink into the velvet sofas, drink tea from a highly polished cup, choose a book from Lord Grantham's library or roll dough in old Mrs. Patmore's kitchen.

Whether inspired by the greatness of the home's elegant rooms or the wholesomeness of the staff's quarters, the series makes us want to incorporate some Edwardian style furnishings in our own homes. Click through the slideshow of items that will help you get the look and make sure to tune in tomorrow night at 9 PM EST on PBS.

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'Downton Abbey' Season 2 Recap: A Look Back Before The Season 3 Premiere

The Crawleys are back!

After being deprived of "Downton Abbey" for nearly a year, fans of the period drama will be let back inside Downton's extravagant walls on Sunday, January 6.

It's been a while since Season 2 concluded and if you're like us, you likely forgot some of the details of Mary (Michelle Dockery) and Matthew's (Dans Stevens) romantic entanglement, how the servants are faring, and even which characters died.

In preparation for the stateside premiere of Season 3 "Downton Abbey," click through the slideshow below for a Season 2 refresher.

Season 2 of "Downton Abbey" premires on Sun., Jan. 6 at 9 p.m. EST on PBS.

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Although Season 2 of "Downton Abbey" brought a war, death by Spanish flu and a wheelchair-bound Matthew, Downton was able to withstand the hardest of times ... even though low finances meant their attire wasn't quite as extravagant.

Bates shall live! After being framed for murder by his ex-wife, Mr. Bates was sentenced to death much to the horror of the Crawley family, the servants and his wife Anna. But in the Season 2 finale, Bates' death was exchanged for life in prison. Better than nothing, right?

The Dowager may not always be pleasant, but she certainly knows right from wrong. Taking family matters into her own hands, the Dowager made it her mission throughout Season 2 to inform Matthew of Mary's love and was A-OK with her granddaughter Sybil's love for her driver Branson, despite the rest of Downton's disapproval.

After falling into bed with a major in hopes of raising her status, Ethel got pregnant and subsequently fired by head maid Mrs. Hughes. When the major's parents stopped by Downton declaring him dead, Ethel told them the news in hopes that his parents would help her out financially. They offered to take Charlie, but only if Ethel had nothing to do with him. Choosing a noble path for once, Ethel decided to keep her son.

After an entire season of wondering when Mary and Matthew would get together, Matthew's fiance Lavinia died of the Spanish flu. Mary dumped her scheming fiance Sir Richard Carlisle soon afterward, spilled the news that Mr. Pamuk had died in her bed, and finally declared her love for Matthew.

Determined to get out of Lady Mary's shadow once and for all, Edith pursued her past love interest Sir Anthony one last time. He insisted he was "far too old" for her, but by the end of the episode, things for Edith and Anthony were looking promising.

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