US TV
The back nine pickup includes the episode that marks the six-month point foretold by the titular event.
FlashForward, which stars Joseph Fiennes, Dominic Monaghan and Sonya Walger, has helped the network to the number one spot in the 18-49 demo in its Thursday night slot.
ABC has also given full season orders to three freshman comedies: Courteney Cox's Cougar Town, faux documentary Modern Family and Patricia Heaton's The Middle.
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2012-13 Season
Michael Urie cast in CBS comedy pilotUgly Betty Michael Urie will play one of the leads in a new CBS sitcom.
US TV Interviews
Debby Ryan talks Disney's 'Jessie'The Suite Life's Debby Ryan stars in new Disney Channel comedy Jessie.
US TV Ratings
'American Idol' grabs 18.6m for FoxAmerican Idol leads Fox to an easy Wednesday night primetime victory.
