CBS orders more 'Rules', 'Shark'

CBS has ordered additional episodes of Shark and Rules of Engagement for this season.

The network has picked up four more episodes of the James Woods legal drama, plus six new instalments of the half-hour comedy, for broadcast later this season. It is also expected to give the go-ahead to a couple more episodes of The New Adventures of Old Christine.

The future of Shark this season had been in doubt after Dexter was scheduled in its regular Sunday, 10pm slot.

Elsewhere at CBS, production will resume on six to seven episodes for most of its major series, including the CSI franchise, Ghost Whisperer, Cold Case, NCIS, Criminal Minds and Without A Trace.