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'Psych' Season 8 Expands with Five Additional Episodes?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 22:45:09 +0000

With beloved USA comedy 'Psych' currently airing its seventh season, fans of the psychic detective comedy were dismayed this past December to learn that the series' eighth season would consist of only eight episodes, more than likely its last. Now, USA has officially ordered five additional scripts to the upcoming eighth season, but will production pull together to film them?

'Necessary Roughness' Season 3: USA Makes Renewal Official

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 18:04:09 +0000

Previously, 'Necessary Roughness' fans found themselves in a bit of jeopardy, as USA has cautiously opted to renew the entirety of its summer lineup, save for the Callie Thorne-fronted sports therapy series. Now, the network has officially opted to follow through on a third season, prior to debuting the remaining season 2 episodes on January 23, but is the new order shorter than usual? What's the future for Doctor Dani and her 'Necessary Roughness'?

'Suits' Season 2 Return Trailer: The Law of the Jungle

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 18:23:19 +0000

Despite the fact that USA seems to have undergone a brutal run of cancellations in 2012 -- including everything from 'Common Law' to 'Fairly Legal,' dropping 'Political Animals,' and the likely upcoming ends of 'Burn Notice' and 'Psych' -- we're glad to have 'Suits' coming back in the mix with plenty of years to come. The show returns to the second season on Thursday, January 17, so how would you like an all-new look at the back half of 'Suits' season 2?

Stephen Root Joins 'Justified' Creator's USA Pilot

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Sat, 22 Dec 2012 00:30:00 +0000

Chances are, you've seen Stephen Root in a dozen of TV's most talked about shows within the last few years. In addition to his role as a regular voice actor on 'King of the Hill,' Root has gone on to appear in everything from 'True Blood' to 'Justified' to his most recent role on 'Boardwalk Empire' as real historical figure Gaston Means, but has he found a place to hang his hat? Root has officially joined the cast of an upcoming USA project from 'Justified' inspiration author Elmore Leonard, but how long will he stay?

'Psych' Season 8 Sets Reduced Episode Order, Likely the End

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 17:09:32 +0000

Good news and (potentially) bad news for 'Psych' fans today. Where yesterday USA announced that the beloved James Roday/Dule Hill comedy would continue on to an eighth season, before the seventh season even premieres, now the network has specified how many episodes the next season would see. Does the order for 'Psych' season 8 spell the end of the series? New details inside!

'Psych' Season 8 Is a Go, But Will It Be the Last?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 15:17:22 +0000

'Psych' fans waited long enough for confirmation that the quirky detective comedy would return on February 27 for a seventh season, but now they seem to have gotten an early Christmas present. Before season 7 premieres, USA has given conformation that Shawn and Gus will return for 'Psych' season 8 as well. However, might the early renewal be a sign of the show's end? Details on what's to come for 'Psych' seasons 7 and 8 inside!

USA Renews 'Burn Notice' For Season 7, Is It the Last?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 03:00:02 +0000

It's official! 'Burn Notice' fans needn't worry, as while a seventh season of the long-running USA series had never truly been in doubt, the cable network has officially inked a deal for an additional 13 episodes of the Jeffrey Donovan spy series. Although, with a reduced order and certain comments from the cast, could we be seeing the final run of Michael, Fiona and Sam Axe? Could season 7 of' Burn Noitice' prove to be its last?

'Political Animals' Gets Axed Over at USA, Sort Of

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 18:30:24 +0000

It's been something of an up and down week for USA, which has offered renewals and scheduling for its flagship series 'Burn Notice,' Suits,' 'White Collar' and even 'Necessary Roughness,' while cancelling 'Common Law' and sophomore courtroom drama 'Fairly Legal.' The latest ax to fall on the network is Sigourney Weaver's highly-acclaimed but poorly-rated Washington D.C. drama 'Political Animals,' though the news isn't as surprising as you might expect. What's the network saying about the cancellation?

USA Nearing 'Burn Notice' Renewal, Axes 'Fairly Legal'

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 04:13:26 +0000

Given the loose schedule USA maintains across the year, often divided between half-seasons that spill out in various intervals, cancellations and renewals can be somewhat unorthodox. While the major networks try to figure out how new series are fitting, USA continues to clean house today by renewing its best outings and picking off the weaker ones. Hence, 'Burn Notice' inches toward another renewal while plucky legal drama 'Fairly Legal' gets the ax. How soon will USA make it official?

USA's 'Suits' Will Officially Suit Up For Season 3

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Sat, 13 Oct 2012 00:00:28 +0000

'Suits' fans, don't start dressing casually just yet. Following its wildly successful second season on USA, the Gabriel Macht/Patrick J. Adams legal drama 'Suits' has officially been renewed for a third season to air in the summer of 2013. Still, 'Suits' isn't the first USA drama to be renewed for an additional season, nor is it the last of the show's on the network's plate at the moment, so does that mean bad news for 'Necessary Roughness,' and the other legal/political dramas? Plus, how many episodes can 'Suits' fans expect?

USA Renews 'White Collar,' 'Covert Affairs' and 'Royal Pains'

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 18:45:23 +0000

You know, say what you will about the myriad of programming on USA that sometimes slips beneath the radar, they sure do have staying power. Plenty of USA series remain on the bubble, but at least for the moment fans of con-man drama 'White Collar,' spy drama 'Covert Affairs,' and rich doctor drama 'Royal Pains' have it made in the shade with additional episode orders. Just how long will the new seasons be, and what's still missing from the line-up?

'Psych' Season 7 Casts Anthony Michael Hall, Almost 'Breakfast Club' Bingo

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 23:00:52 +0000

Whether or not you enjoy USA's long-running con-man comedy 'Psych,' there's no denying its ridiculous reverence for all things '80s. John Hughes' "Brat Pack" in particular has long been a target of 'Psych's endless references, from casting to conversation. To date, they're just two actors shy of having featured all five major stars of 'The Breakfast Club,' now to be remedied with Anthony Michael Hall! So what's the deal, Emilio Estevez?

East Coast Rocked by Earthquake, Pentagon Evacuated

brad.bruner — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 20:38:35 +0000

An earthquake epicentered in Virginia occurred Tuesday afternoon, with people in Washington, DC, New York, Ohio, North Carolina, Massachusetts and Toronto reporting they felt the tremors, as well.

Reports thus far indicate the quake registered a 5.9 on the Richter scale.

Americans Angry At Current State of the Country: Survey

brad.bruner — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 19:19:47 +0000

Remember the American dream? Well, it might be a distant memory, if one survey is to be believed. A new poll of 600 Americans found citizens are upset about several issues. Seventy percent say the government isn’t fixing the problems facing the country. Eighty-one percent feel we’re not seeing the types of jobs we need. [...]

What City Is Most Overdue For a Hurricane?

brad.bruner — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 18:30:11 +0000

Tornadoes have captured much of the nation's attention this year, but hurricane season is not too far away, so Americans should be prepared for the possibility of devastating storms, even if you think there's no way one will come to your town.

A new list says Honolulu, Hawaii is the most overd

What Is the Most Well-Read City in America?

brad.bruner — Tue, 31 May 2011 16:51:56 +0000

So, you're thinking of catching up on some reading this summer? Well, you're not alone.

Amazon.com has come out with its list of the most well-read cities in America. The website created its rankings by looking sales of books, magazines and newspapers in print and on the Kindle since January 1 of this year.

Study: Which Cities Have the Most Bed Bugs?

brad.bruner — Thu, 26 May 2011 17:14:35 +0000

Sleep tight and don’t let the bed bugs bite. Especially if you’re in the Big Apple. New York has held onto its crown as the city with the most bed bugs for 2011, according to a list created by Terminix, using information culled from 350 of the company’s branches across the country. New York finished [...]

Massive Earthquake, Tsunami Strike Japan; Effects Expected Around the Globe

brad.bruner — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 15:51:57 +0000

Hundreds have been found or are presumed dead after a massive earthquake and ensuing tsunami tore through Japan's northeast coast. Some are already declaring the 8.9 magnitude quake the largest ever recorded and after-effects are expected to hit the west coast of the US, the Phillippines, Indonesia and other vulnerable spots. The Internet has sped into action, using Twitter to report updates and Google's crisis response page to report missing persons.

Hawaii Named Happiest State in the US

brad.bruner — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 15:00:14 +0000

Hawaii was the country's happiest state in 2010.

This according to the Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index, which takes into account emotional health, physical health, healthy behaviors, and job satisfaction.

While one might guess that Hawaii's stellar climate has something to do with its residents' contentment, the rest of the top five happiest states were rounded out by Wyoming, North Dakota, Alaska and Colorado -- each far from being a tropical paradise.

On the other end of the spectrum, West Virginia was deemed the most miserable state, followed by Kentucky and Mississippi. Read on to see where Indiana falls and for the complete list.