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Lipstick Jungle (TV series)
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Lipstick Jungle is an American comedy-drama
television series created by DeAnn Heline and Eileen Heisler for NBC Universal Television Studio (now Universal Media Studios). The hour-long series was based on the best-selling novel of the same name by Candace Bushnell
, who also served as executive producer
alongside showrunner/Head Writer
Oliver Goldstick
. The pilot was directed by Gary Winick
.
taking over ER
's spot at 10:00PM Eastern/9:00PM Central. The series was slated to have 13 episodes per season. However, due to the 2007–2008 Writers Guild of America strike
, only 7 episodes were originally produced for the first season. The first season also competed indirectly with ABC
's Cashmere Mafia
, created by Bushnell's former creative partner from Sex and the City
, Darren Star
.
On February 24, 2008, NBC ordered 6 additional scripts of Lipstick Jungle.
On April 2, NBC renewed Lipstick Jungle for a second season when they announced their Fall 2008 lineup. The second season premiered on September 24, airing at 10:00PM Eastern/9:00PM Central on Wednesdays. One month later, NBC announced that Lipstick Jungle would move to Fridays at 10:00PM Eastern/9:00PM Central effective October 31, 2008.
On November 13, rumors emerged that NBC
would cancel the show due to low ratings and it was unclear if the remaining episodes would be aired in the current time slot.
On November 21, NBC moved Lipstick Jungle to Fridays at an hour earlier 9:00PM Eastern/8:00PM Central beginning December 5, for the remainder of the season.
On January 9, 2009 the last produced episode of Lipstick Jungle aired, and it was advertised as the season finale.
On January 15, 2009 it was announced that the show is not yet canceled and could be brought back for episodes based on how the new pilots are received.
On January 27, 2009 NBC announced that the show would get the "Friday Night Lights
Treatment" implying that the show will return on another of NBC Universal
's networks for a third season and then replay on NBC
midseason.
On February 25, 2009 the future of Lipstick Jungle was once again put into uncertainty when it was announced that Lindsay Price was cast in the pilot for ABC
's new drama Eastwick
. However, had Lipstick Jungle received an official third season pick-up from NBC
, Price would have pulled out of Eastwick in order to fulfill her contractual obligation to Lipstick Jungle.
On March 28, 2009 Entertainment Weekly
reported that the show was officially canceled.
) is the editor-in-chief of Bonfire Magazine, and Wendy Healy (Shields
) is the former president of Parador Pictures, currently producing independently. These three powerful women are always there to support one another and navigate the crazy, romantic, and sometimes scary, world that is New York City
.
. The network soon brought in a name for their Monday night schedule, 'I Heart NY Mondays', as both shows are set in New York.
in the Republic of Ireland, Domashniy in Russia
, and 7 Network
in Australia. CTV Television Network
aired the show in Canada
, and broadcast by TV3
in New Zealand
.
Comedy-drama
Comedy-drama is a genre of theatre, film and television programs which combines humorous and serious content.-Theatre:Traditional western theatre, beginning with the ancient Greeks, was divided into comedy and tragedy...
television series created by DeAnn Heline and Eileen Heisler for NBC Universal Television Studio (now Universal Media Studios). The hour-long series was based on the best-selling novel of the same name by Candace Bushnell
Candace Bushnell
Candace Bushnell is an American author and columnist based in New York City. She is best known for writing a column that was anthologized in a book, Sex and the City, which in turn became the basis for a popular television series and its subsequent film adaptations.-Personal life:Bushnell was born...
, who also served as executive producer
Executive producer
An executive producer is a producer who is not involved in any technical aspects of the film making or music process, but who is still responsible for the overall production...
alongside showrunner/Head Writer
Head writer
A head writer is a person who oversees the team of writers on a television or radio series. The title is common in the soap opera genre, as well as with sketch comedies and talk shows that feature monologues and comedy skits, but in prime time series this function is generally performed by an...
Oliver Goldstick
Oliver Goldstick
Oliver Goldstick is an American television screenwriter and producer.Most notably, Goldstick was the creator and executive producer of Inconceivable, a short-lived medical drama...
. The pilot was directed by Gary Winick
Gary Winick
Gary Winick was an American film director and producer who directed films such as Tadpole and 13 Going on 30...
.
Production
The show premiered on February 7, 2008 as a midseason replacementMidseason replacement
In American and Canadian television, a midseason replacement is a television series that premieres in the second half of the traditional television season, usually between January and May...
taking over ER
ER (TV series)
ER is an American medical drama television series created by novelist Michael Crichton that aired on NBC from September 19, 1994 to April 2, 2009. It was produced by Constant c Productions and Amblin Entertainment, in association with Warner Bros. Television...
's spot at 10:00PM Eastern/9:00PM Central. The series was slated to have 13 episodes per season. However, due to the 2007–2008 Writers Guild of America strike
2007–2008 Writers Guild of America strike
The 2007–2008 Writers Guild of America strike, more commonly referred to as simply the Writers' Strike, was a strike by the Writers Guild of America, East and the Writers Guild of America, West ....
, only 7 episodes were originally produced for the first season. The first season also competed indirectly with ABC
American Broadcasting Company
The American Broadcasting Company is an American commercial broadcasting television network. Created in 1943 from the former NBC Blue radio network, ABC is owned by The Walt Disney Company and is part of Disney-ABC Television Group. Its first broadcast on television was in 1948...
's Cashmere Mafia
Cashmere Mafia
Cashmere Mafia is an American television dramedy which ran on ABC from January 6, 2008 to February 20, 2008. The series was created by Kevin Wade, who also served as executive producer alongside Darren Star, Gail Katz, Jeff Rake and Michael Pressman, with Susie Fitzgerald co-executive producing....
, created by Bushnell's former creative partner from Sex and the City
Sex and the City
Sex and the City is an American television comedy-drama series created by Darren Star and produced by HBO. Broadcast from 1998 until 2004, the original run of the show had a total of ninety-four episodes...
, Darren Star
Darren Star
Darren Bennett Star is an American producer, director and writer for film and television. He is best known for creating the hit TV shows Melrose Place, Beverly Hills, 90210 and Sex and the City.-Career:...
.
On February 24, 2008, NBC ordered 6 additional scripts of Lipstick Jungle.
On April 2, NBC renewed Lipstick Jungle for a second season when they announced their Fall 2008 lineup. The second season premiered on September 24, airing at 10:00PM Eastern/9:00PM Central on Wednesdays. One month later, NBC announced that Lipstick Jungle would move to Fridays at 10:00PM Eastern/9:00PM Central effective October 31, 2008.
On November 13, rumors emerged that NBC
NBC
The National Broadcasting Company is an American commercial broadcasting television network and former radio network headquartered in the GE Building in New York City's Rockefeller Center with additional major offices near Los Angeles and in Chicago...
would cancel the show due to low ratings and it was unclear if the remaining episodes would be aired in the current time slot.
On November 21, NBC moved Lipstick Jungle to Fridays at an hour earlier 9:00PM Eastern/8:00PM Central beginning December 5, for the remainder of the season.
On January 9, 2009 the last produced episode of Lipstick Jungle aired, and it was advertised as the season finale.
On January 15, 2009 it was announced that the show is not yet canceled and could be brought back for episodes based on how the new pilots are received.
On January 27, 2009 NBC announced that the show would get the "Friday Night Lights
Friday Night Lights (TV series)
Friday Night Lights is an American sports drama television series adapted by Peter Berg, Brian Grazer and David Nevins from a book and film of the same name. The series details events surrounding a high school football team based in fictional Dillon, Texas, with particular focus given to team...
Treatment" implying that the show will return on another of NBC Universal
NBC Universal
NBCUniversal Media, LLC is a media and entertainment company engaged in the production and marketing of entertainment, news, and information products and services to a global customer base...
's networks for a third season and then replay on NBC
NBC
The National Broadcasting Company is an American commercial broadcasting television network and former radio network headquartered in the GE Building in New York City's Rockefeller Center with additional major offices near Los Angeles and in Chicago...
midseason.
On February 25, 2009 the future of Lipstick Jungle was once again put into uncertainty when it was announced that Lindsay Price was cast in the pilot for ABC
American Broadcasting Company
The American Broadcasting Company is an American commercial broadcasting television network. Created in 1943 from the former NBC Blue radio network, ABC is owned by The Walt Disney Company and is part of Disney-ABC Television Group. Its first broadcast on television was in 1948...
's new drama Eastwick
Eastwick (TV series)
Eastwick is a 2009 screwball comedy series based on John Updike's novel, The Witches of Eastwick. The series was developed by Maggie Friedman, and starred Paul Gross as the infamous Darryl Van Horne, alongside Jaime Ray Newman , Lindsay Price, and Rebecca Romijn as the eponymous...
. However, had Lipstick Jungle received an official third season pick-up from NBC
NBC
The National Broadcasting Company is an American commercial broadcasting television network and former radio network headquartered in the GE Building in New York City's Rockefeller Center with additional major offices near Los Angeles and in Chicago...
, Price would have pulled out of Eastwick in order to fulfill her contractual obligation to Lipstick Jungle.
On March 28, 2009 Entertainment Weekly
Entertainment Weekly
Entertainment Weekly is an American magazine, published by the Time division of Time Warner, that covers film, television, music, broadway theatre, books and popular culture...
reported that the show was officially canceled.
Plot
Lipstick Jungle is a dramedy following the professional and personal lives of three best friends, all of whom are top professionals in their respective careers. Victory Ford (Price) is a fashion designer, Nico Reilly (RaverKim Raver
Kimberly Jayne "Kim" Raver is an American actress.She is best known for her numerous roles on TV: as Kim Zambrano on Third Watch, Audrey Raines on 24, Nico Reilly on Lipstick Jungle, and, most recently, Teddy Altman on Grey's Anatomy.-Personal life:Raver was raised in New York City by her mother,...
) is the editor-in-chief of Bonfire Magazine, and Wendy Healy (Shields
Brooke Shields
Brooke Christa Shields is an American actress and model. Some of her better-known movies include Pretty Baby and The Blue Lagoon, as well as TV shows such as Suddenly Susan, That '70s Show and Lipstick Jungle....
) is the former president of Parador Pictures, currently producing independently. These three powerful women are always there to support one another and navigate the crazy, romantic, and sometimes scary, world that is New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
.
Main characters
- Brooke ShieldsBrooke ShieldsBrooke Christa Shields is an American actress and model. Some of her better-known movies include Pretty Baby and The Blue Lagoon, as well as TV shows such as Suddenly Susan, That '70s Show and Lipstick Jungle....
– Wendy Healy, former president of Parador Pictures - Kim RaverKim RaverKimberly Jayne "Kim" Raver is an American actress.She is best known for her numerous roles on TV: as Kim Zambrano on Third Watch, Audrey Raines on 24, Nico Reilly on Lipstick Jungle, and, most recently, Teddy Altman on Grey's Anatomy.-Personal life:Raver was raised in New York City by her mother,...
– Nico Reilly, editor-in-chief of Bonfire Magazine - Lindsay Price – Victory Ford, fashion designer
- Paul BlackthornePaul BlackthornePaul Blackthorne is a British actor on film, television and radio. Although born in Shropshire, England, he spent his early childhood on British Military bases in both England and Germany. Blackthorne broke into acting via television commercials in England...
– Shane Healy, British musician; Wendy's husband - Robert BuckleyRobert BuckleyRobert Earl Buckley is an American actor, best known for his roles on the television series Lipstick Jungle and One Tree Hill....
– Kirby Atwood, photographer, Nico's on-again off-again younger lover/boyfriend - Andrew McCarthyAndrew McCarthyAndrew Thomas McCarthy is an American actor. He is known for his roles in the 1980s films St. Elmo's Fire, Mannequin, Weekend at Bernie's, Pretty in Pink, and Less Than Zero, and more recently for his role in the television shows Lipstick Jungle, White Collar and Royal Pains.-Career:McCarthy...
- Joe Bennett, powerful but cynical billionaire, engaged to Victory
Recurring characters
- Rosie PerezRosie PerezRosa María "Rosie" Pérez is an American actress, dancer, choreographer, director and community activist.- Early life :...
- Dahlia Morales, the PR Maven for Victory (Season 2 only) - Marcia DeBonis - Ellen, Joe's personal assistant
- David Alan BascheDavid Alan Basche-Life and career:Basche was born in Hartford, Connecticut. His first acting role was in a school production of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer when he was in the sixth grade at West Hartford's Norfeldt Elementary School...
– Mike Harness, Wendy and Nico's co-worker - Mary Tyler MooreMary Tyler MooreMary Tyler Moore is an American actress, primarily known for her roles in television sitcoms. Moore is best known for The Mary Tyler Moore Show , in which she starred as Mary Richards, a 30-something single woman who worked as a local news producer in Minneapolis, and for her earlier role as...
- Joyce, Wendy's mother (Season 2 only) - David Noroña – Salvador Rosa, Wendy's friend and co-worker
- Matt LauriaMatt LauriaMatthew "Matt" Lauria is an American actor, musician and director. He made his television debut on the NBC comedy 30 Rock in 2007. He is best known for his roles as Luke Cafferty on Friday Night Lights and Caleb Evers on The Chicago Code.-Early life and career:Lauria was born in Alexandria,...
– Roy Merritt, Victory's personal assistant - James LesureJames LesureJames Lesure is an American actor. He is best known for his roles as Mike Cannon on the NBC comedy-drama Las Vegas, and as Mel Ellis on the NBC/WB sitcom For Your Love. He also starred as basketball star Alonzo Pope on the ABC series Mr. Sunshine, a 2010-11 midseason replacement with Matthew...
- Griffin Bell runs 'Matrick-Warner', the parent company that oversees Parador Pictures and Bonfire Magazine. He eventually became Nico's temporary lover (Season 2 only) - Vanessa MarcilVanessa MarcilVanessa Marcil is an American actress. She is best known for her roles as Brenda Barrett Corinthos on General Hospital, Gina Kincaid on Beverly Hills, 90210 and Sam Marquez on Las Vegas....
- Josie Scotto, Shane's agent/manager for his new career as a composer/musician, who seems to be threatening Wendy and Shane's relationship (Season 2 only) - Uma Incrocci - Nora, Janice's (Lorraine BraccoLorraine BraccoLorraine Bracco is an American actress. She is best known for her TV roles as Dr. Jennifer Melfi on HBO series, The Sopranos, and Angela Rizzoli on the TNT series, Rizzoli & Isles...
) hapless assistant - Sarah HylandSarah HylandSarah Jane Hyland is an American actress, currently starring as Haley Dunphy on the ABC comedy Modern Family.-Life and career:...
- Maddie Healy, Wendy and Shane's headstrong teenage daughter - Dylan Clark Marshall - Taylor Healy, Wendy and Shane's son
- Seth Kirschner - "Josh"
- Carlos PonceCarlos PonceCarlos Armando Ponce, Jr. is a Puerto Rican actor, singer, composer and television personality. Ponce began his acting career by participating in Spanish language soap operas for Televisa and Telemundo. Ponce continued to expand his acting career by participating in various American television...
- Rodrigo Vega, Victory's contractor and love interest (Season 2 only)
Former characters
- Julian SandsJulian SandsJulian M. Sands is an English actor, known for his roles in the Best Picture nominee The Killing Fields, the cult film Warlock, A Room with a View, Arachnophobia, Vatel, the television series 24 and as Jor-El in the television series Smallville.-Career:Sands began his film career appearing in...
– Hector Matrick, Nico & Wendy's boss (appearing only in season one) - Christopher Cousins - Charles Stern, Nico Reilly's husband who died at the beginning of season two.
U.S. Nielsen Ratings
| # | Episode | Air Date | Timeslot | Rating | Share | 18-49 (Rating/Share) | Viewers (m) | Rank (Timeslot) |
Rank (Night) |
Rank (Overall) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Pilot" | February 7, 2008 | Thursday, 10:00 P.M. | 5.3 | 9 | 2.9/8 | 7.54 | 3 | 7 | 41 |
| 2 | "Chapter Two: Nothing Sacred" | February 14, 2008 | 4.2 | 7 | 2.5/7 | 6.00 | 3 | 8 | 60 | |
| 3 | "Chapter Three: Pink Poison" | February 21, 2008 | 4.0 | 7 | 2.4/6 | 5.72 | 3 | 9 | N/A | |
| 4 | "Chapter Four: Bombay Highway" | February 28, 2008 | 4.0 | 7 | 2.4/6 | 5.72 | 3 | 9 | N/A | |
| 5 | "Chapter Five: Dressed to Kill" | March 6, 2008 | 4.2 | 7 | 2.3/6 | 5.82 | 3 | 9 | 60 | |
| 6 | "Chapter Six: Take the High Road" | March 13, 2008 | 4.0 | 7 | 2.4/7 | 5.56 | 3 | 9 | 62 | |
| 7 | "Chapter Seven: Carpe Threesome" | March 20, 2008 | 5.0 | 9 | 2.6/7 | 6.95 | 2 | 5 | 39 | |
| 8 | "Chapter Eight: Pandora's Box" | September 24, 2008 | Wednesday, 10:00 P.M. | 2.3 | 6.08 | 3 | ||||
| 9 | "Chapter Nine: Help!" | October 1, 2008 | 1.9/5 | 5.31 | 3 | |||||
| 10 | "Chapter Ten: Let It Be" | October 8, 2008 | 1.9 | 4.76 | 3 | |||||
| 11 | "Chapter Eleven: The F-Word" | October 22, 2008 | 1.6/4 | 4.19 | ||||||
| 12 | "Chapter Twelve: Scary, Scary Night!" | October 29, 2008 | 1.9/5 | 4.90 | ||||||
| 13 | "Chapter Thirteen: The Lyin', The Bitch and The Wardrobe" | October 31, 2008 | Friday, 10:00 P.M. |
0.9/3 | 3.2 | |||||
| 14 | "Chapter Fourteen: Let the Games Begin" | November 7, 2008 | 1.2/4 | 3.3 | ||||||
| 15 | "Chapter Fifteen: The Sisterhood of the Traveling Prada" | November 14, 2008 | 1.4/4 | 3.6 | ||||||
| 16 | "Chapter Sixteen: Thanksgiving" | November 21, 2008 | 1.1/3 | 3.3 | ||||||
| 17 | "Chapter Seventeen: Bye, Bye Baby" | December 5, 2008 | Friday, 9:00 P.M. | 1.3/3 | 3.6 | |||||
| 18 | "Chapter Eighteen: Indecent Exposure" | December 12, 2008 | 1.1/3 | 3.74 | ||||||
| 19 | "Chapter Nineteen: Lovers' Leap" | January 2, 2009 | 1.3/4 | 4.3 | 4 | 9 | N/A | |||
| 20 | "Chapter Twenty: La Vie en Pose" | January 9, 2009 | 1.4/4 | 4.1 | 3 | 9 | N/A |
UK Ratings
Below is a table of ratings for UK digital channel Living TV, the network showing Lipstick Jungle.Season 1
Season 1 of Lipstick Jungle began airing on September 22, 2008 on Mondays at 10pm, following one of Living's most popular US imports America's Next Top ModelAmerica's Next Top Model
America's Next Top Model is a reality television show in which a number of women compete for the title of America's Next Top Model and a chance to start their career in the modeling industry....
. The network soon brought in a name for their Monday night schedule, 'I Heart NY Mondays', as both shows are set in New York.
| # | Episode | Air Date | Timeslot | Viewers | Weekly Rank for Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Pilot" | September 22, 2008 | Monday, 10:00 P.M. | 238,000 | 4 |
| 2 | "Chapter Two: Nothing Sacred" | September 29, 2008 | 139,000 | 7 | |
| 3 | "Chapter Three: Pink Poison" | October 6, 2008 | TBC | TBC | |
| 4 | "Chapter Four: Bombay Highway" | October 13, 2008 | 183,000 | 5 | |
| 5 | "Chapter Five: Dressed to Kill" | October 20, 2008 | 214,000 | 8 | |
| 6 | "Chapter Six: Take the High Road" | October 27, 2008 | TBC | TBC | |
| 7 | "Chapter Seven: Carpe Threesome" | November 3, 2008 | 178,000 | 6 |
Season 2
The second season of the show began airing immediately after the first run's seven episodes had finished.| # | Episode | Air Date | Timeslot | Viewers | Weekly Rank for Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Chapter Eight: Pandora's Box" | November 10, 2008 | Monday, 10:00 P.M. | 217,000 | 4 |
| 2 | "Chapter Nine: Help!" | November 17, 2008 | 193,000 | 4 | |
| 3 | "Chapter Ten: Let It Be" | November 24, 2008 | 142,000 | 5 | |
| 4 | "Chapter Eleven: The F-Word" | December 1, 2008 | 196,000 | 3 | |
| 5 | "Chapter Twelve: Scary, Scary Night!" | December 8, 2008 | TBC | TBC | |
| 6 | "Chapter Thirteen: The Lyin', The Bitch and The Wardrobe" | December 15, 2008 | TBC | TBC | |
| 7 | "Chapter Fourteen: Let the Games Begin" | December 22, 2008 | TBC | TBC | |
| 8 | "Chapter Fifteen: The Sisterhood of the Traveling Prada" | December 29, 2008 | 178,000 | 3 | |
| 9 | "Chapter Sixteen: Thanksgiving" | January 5, 2009 | 215,000 | 8 | |
| 10 | "Chapter Seventeen: Bye, bye baby" | January 12, 2009 | |||
| 11 | "Chapter Eighteen: Indecent Exposure" | January 19, 2009 | 160,000 | 7 | |
| 12 | "Chapter Nineteen: Lovers' Leap" | January 26, 2009 | 142,000 | 9 | |
| 13 | "Chapter Twenty: La Vie en Pose" | February 2, 2009 | |||
DVD releases
| Title | Region 1 | Region 2 | Region 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | May 27, 2008 | December 26, 2008 | September 17, 2008 |
| Season 2 | May 5, 2009 | June 29, 2009 | TBA |
International distribution
The series was broadcast on Living in the UK, TG4TG4
TG4 is a public service broadcaster for Irish language speakers. The channel has been on-air since 31 October 1996 in the Republic of Ireland and since April 2005 in Northern Ireland....
in the Republic of Ireland, Domashniy in Russia
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
, and 7 Network
Seven Network
The Seven Network is an Australian television network owned by Seven West Media Limited. It dates back to 4 November 1956, when the first stations on the VHF7 frequency were established in Melbourne and Sydney.It is currently the second largest network in the country in terms of population reach...
in Australia. CTV Television Network
CTV television network
CTV Television Network is a Canadian English language television network and is owned by Bell Media. It is Canada's largest privately-owned network, and has consistently placed as Canada's top-rated network in total viewers and in key demographics since 2002, after several years trailing the rival...
aired the show in Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
, and broadcast by TV3
TV3 (New Zealand)
TV3 is a New Zealand commercial television network, owned by MediaWorks New Zealand. Launched on 26 November 1989, the first private television network in New Zealand...
in New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
.
| Country | TV Network(s) | Series Premiere | Weekly schedule (local time) |
|---|---|---|---|
 Australia |
Seven Network Seven Network The Seven Network is an Australian television network owned by Seven West Media Limited. It dates back to 4 November 1956, when the first stations on the VHF7 frequency were established in Melbourne and Sydney.It is currently the second largest network in the country in terms of population reach... |
June 29, 2008/May 5, 2009 (Season 2) | Tuesday 10:30pm |
 Austria |
ORF 1 | September 21, 2009 | Monday 9.55pm |
 Brazil |
Rede Record Rede Record Rede Record de Televisão is a Brazilian television network, founded in 1953 by Paulo Machado de Carvalho, also founder of Rádio Record. Currently it is owned by businessman Edir Macedo, founder and bishop of the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God. Since 2007 it is Brazil's second largest... |
December 8, 2010 | Thursday 00.30am |
 United Kingdom |
Living TV | September 22, 2008 | Monday 10.00pm |
 Hungary |
TV2 (Hungary) TV2 (Hungary) TV2 is a Hungarian commercial television channel operating since 1997, providing a large variety of programming. It is owned by ProSiebenSat.1 Media AG... |
January 28, 2009 | Friday 9.00pm |
 India |
Star World STAR World STAR World is an Asian English language cable and satellite television network owned by Star TV and Fox International Channels, fully owned subsidiaries of News Corporation. The channel is the successor of STAR Plus, a subsidiary of News Corporation... |
May 30, 2009 | Saturday 10.00pm |
 Israel |
Yes Stars Drama | 2008 | Sunday 09.45pm |
 Kingdom of Bulgaria |
Nova Television | December 27, 2008 | Season 1 - Saturday and Sunday 3.00pm Season 2 - Monday to Friday 10.00pm |
 Germany |
ProSieben | September 16, 2009 | Wednesday 8.15pm Wednesday 9.15pm |
 Greece |
Alter Channel Alter Channel Alter Channel better known as Alter, is a private TV network in Greece. It launched in 1994 and is owned by Eleftheri Tileorasi S.A, which is headed by Andreas Kouris. Programming mainly consists of news & current affairs shows and entertainment programmes... |
October 3, 2009 | Saturday 10.30pm |
 Iceland |
Skjár 1 | October 16, 2009 | Wednesday 10.05pm |
 Italy |
Fox Life Fox Life Fox Life is a television network, launched by the Fox Broadcasting Company, which airs across Latin America, Europe and Japan . Its basic programming include numerous television series, sitcoms and movies, among others, which includes some original programming in certain regions... |
February, 2009 | Thursday 9.00pm |
 Republic of Ireland |
TG4 TG4 TG4 is a public service broadcaster for Irish language speakers. The channel has been on-air since 31 October 1996 in the Republic of Ireland and since April 2005 in Northern Ireland.... |
October 6, 2008 | Monday 10.30pm |
 Latvia |
TV3 Latvia TV3 Latvia TV3 Latvia is a television channel targeted at a Latvian language audience owned by Modern Times Group . It was launched in 1998, but did not receive a terrestrial license until 2001... , TV3+ Latvia |
January 5, 2009 | Monday 11:05pm |
 Lithuania |
TV3 TV3 (Viasat) TV3 is the brand name used by Viasat's flagship channels in Scandinavia, the Baltic States, and Slovenia. Viasat is part of the Swedish media company Modern Times Group... |
December 29, 2008 (Both seasons) | Monday 10.00pm |
 Netherlands |
RTL 5 RTL 5 RTL 5 is the 2nd channel of the RTL Group in the Netherlands. The channel mainly broadcasts American films and hit series but also local productions including Jensen! and Holland's Next Top Model, a Dutch version of America's Next Top Model. RTL 5 recently started airing the Dutch version of... |
September 22, 2008 | Monday 8.30pm |
 New Zealand |
TV3 TV3 (New Zealand) TV3 is a New Zealand commercial television network, owned by MediaWorks New Zealand. Launched on 26 November 1989, the first private television network in New Zealand... |
October 21, 2008 | Tuesday 9.30pm |
 Poland |
TVP1 | November 23, 2008 | Sunday 8.15pm |
 Portugal |
RTP2 | September 12, 2008 | Friday 10.40pm |
 Slovenia |
POP TV POP TV POP TV is a Slovenian commercial television station operated by the multi-media company PRO PLUS d.o.o.It is a TV channel with the highest ratings in Slovenia , and at the same time the most popular and trustworthy... |
September 8, 2008 | Monday 9.40pm |
 Serbia |
Fox Life Fox Life Fox Life is a television network, launched by the Fox Broadcasting Company, which airs across Latin America, Europe and Japan . Its basic programming include numerous television series, sitcoms and movies, among others, which includes some original programming in certain regions... |
May 24, 2011 | Tuesday 21:10 |
 Turkey |
DiziMax DiziMax DiziMax is a series of Satellite television channels available on Turkish satellite television provider Digiturk. It consists of DiziMax, DiziMax HD, and DiziMaxMore and is available on Sinema Paketi .... |
July 31, 2008 | Thursday 9.00pm |
 Chile |
Fox Latin America Fox Latin America Canal FOX is the Latin American version of the American channel FOX. It was launched on October 15, 1993. The channel is mainly oriented towards family audiences, unlike its sister channel FX... Mega Red Televisiva Megavisión MEGA, formerly known as Red Televisiva Megavisión, is the first private TV channel of Chile. It currently airs in Santiago on digital frequency channel 27 for HDTV.Among the many TV shows broadcast on MEGA are:... |
June 22, 2008 December 2008 |
Tuesday 10.00pm Sundays 0.00am |
| Asia Asia Asia is the world's largest and most populous continent, located primarily in the eastern and northern hemispheres. It covers 8.7% of the Earth's total surface area and with approximately 3.879 billion people, it hosts 60% of the world's current human population... |
Star World STAR World STAR World is an Asian English language cable and satellite television network owned by Star TV and Fox International Channels, fully owned subsidiaries of News Corporation. The channel is the successor of STAR Plus, a subsidiary of News Corporation... |
September 2, 2008 | Tuesday 8.00pm (HK/SIN) Tuesday 7.00 pm (THAI/WIB) |
 Norway |
Canal + C More Entertainment C More Entertainment is a premium television company, operating under the banner CANAL+, that targets the Nordic Countries and with one separate channel in Sweden .... TV3 TV3 (Norway) TV3 Norway is a commercial television channel targeting Norway owned by Viasat, which is a part of the Swedish media group Modern Times Group... |
September 27, 2008 August 3, 2009 |
Saturday 10.00 pm Monday 09.30 pm |
 Sweden |
TV 3 C More Entertainment C More Entertainment is a premium television company, operating under the banner CANAL+, that targets the Nordic Countries and with one separate channel in Sweden .... |
Monday 8.00 pm | |
| Brazil |
Fox Fox Broadcasting Company Fox Broadcasting Company, commonly referred to as Fox Network or simply Fox , is an American commercial broadcasting television network owned by Fox Entertainment Group, part of Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation. Launched on October 9, 1986, Fox was the highest-rated broadcast network in the... Rede Record Rede Record Rede Record de Televisão is a Brazilian television network, founded in 1953 by Paulo Machado de Carvalho, also founder of Rádio Record. Currently it is owned by businessman Edir Macedo, founder and bishop of the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God. Since 2007 it is Brazil's second largest... |
August 25, 2008 January 7, 2010 |
Thursday 10.00 pm Thursday 00.30 am |
 Finland |
MTV3 MTV3 MTV3 is a Finnish commercial television station owned by Bonnier. It had the biggest audience share of all Finnish TV channels until Finnish Broadcasting Company’s YLE1 took the lead. The letters MTV stand for Mainos-TV , due to the channel getting its revenue from running commercials... |
January 13, 2009/August 25, 2009 (Season 2) | Tuesday 09:00pm |
 Spain |
Fox Fox Broadcasting Company Fox Broadcasting Company, commonly referred to as Fox Network or simply Fox , is an American commercial broadcasting television network owned by Fox Entertainment Group, part of Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation. Launched on October 9, 1986, Fox was the highest-rated broadcast network in the... Divinity Divinity Divinity and divine are broadly applied but loosely defined terms, used variously within different faiths and belief systems — and even by different individuals within a given faith — to refer to some transcendent or transcendental power or deity, or its attributes or manifestations in... |
2008 2011 |
Tuesday 10.20 pm Monday 10.00 pm |
 South Africa |
SABC3 | Mondays - Wednesday 9.00 pm | |
| Hungary |
TV2 TV2 (Hungary) TV2 is a Hungarian commercial television channel operating since 1997, providing a large variety of programming. It is owned by ProSiebenSat.1 Media AG... |
February 3, 2009 | Tuesday 10.20 pm |
 Puerto Rico |
|WKAQ-TV WKAQ-TV WKAQ-TV is a full-power television station located in San Juan, Puerto Rico transmitting over digital 2.1. The station is owned and operated by NBCUniversal and is branded simply as Telemundo.... |
2009 | Saturday 10.00 pm |
 Estonia |
TV3 TV3 (Estonia) TV3 is a commercial television channel targeted at an Estonian language audience owned by Viasat . It was founded in 1996 after two recent television stations, EVTV and RTV joined.... |
January 16, 2009 | Wednesday 8.50pm |
 Mexico |
Fox Fox Broadcasting Company Fox Broadcasting Company, commonly referred to as Fox Network or simply Fox , is an American commercial broadcasting television network owned by Fox Entertainment Group, part of Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation. Launched on October 9, 1986, Fox was the highest-rated broadcast network in the... |
2009 | Thursday 10.00pm |
 Russia |
Domashniy | August 3, 2009 | Monday - Friday 10.00pm |
 Czech Republic |
TV Prima TV Prima TV Prima is a Czech private television station. Its channel is broadcast from Prague. Its current owner is FTV Prima, spol. s r. o., general manager Marek Singer.... |
January 11, 2010 | Wedensday, 22:00 |
| The Middle East | ShowSeries (part of Showtime Arabia Cable Network) | India | 2009 |
 Indonesia |
Trans 7 Trans 7 Trans 7 is an Indonesian commercial television station based in Central Jakarta. It is jointly owned by the Gramedia Group and Trans TV. It began broadcasting on 15 December 2001. On 15 December 2006, the official name became Trans 7 from TV 7 due to its half ownership by Trans Corp, a company... |
2010 | Sunday & Monday 2:30pm |
 Belgium |
VIJFtv VIJFtv VIJFtv started in October 2004 as SBS Belgium's second channel and a sister channel to VT4. Although the channel's target audience are females, the first thing VIJFtv broadcast was a soccer game. By doing that the station made sure men would set their TV up to view VIJFtv.2005 was a strong year for... |
November 13, 2010 | Friday 7:50pm |
 Republic of Macedonia |
Fox Life Fox Life Fox Life is a television network, launched by the Fox Broadcasting Company, which airs across Latin America, Europe and Japan . Its basic programming include numerous television series, sitcoms and movies, among others, which includes some original programming in certain regions... |
May 24, 2011 | Tuesday 21:10 |