ROB SCHNEIDER, CHEECH MARIN AND EUGENIO DERBEZ STAR IN “ROB”, A NEW COMEDY PREMIERING THURSDAY, JAN. 12 ON CBS

“Pilot” – After eloping in Las Vegas, Rob meets his wife’s large Mexican-American family for the first time and, after unsuccessfully attempting to fit into his new cultural surroundings, realizes he’s the odd man out in this tight-knit family, on the series premiere of “Rob,” Thursday, Jan. 12 (8:31-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

“Rob” is a comedy starring Rob Schneider as a lifelong bachelor who just married into a tight-knit Mexican-American family.  Rob is a successful landscape architect who, after a whirlwind romance, marries Maggie, a beautiful, smart book translator who is way out of his league.  After eloping in Las Vegas, Maggie and Rob must break the news to her overprotective, judgmental parents, Rosa and Fernando, that they are married.  Shocked by news that they’ve eloped, the family remains skeptical of Maggie’s choice for a husband, with the exception of her uncle Hector, the black sheep of the family, who immediately declares himself Rob’s best friend. Rob hopes he will one day win over his new in-laws, aunts, uncles and Maggie’s wild-card grandmother, Abuelita, and live happily ever after with his one true love, Maggie.

 

SERIES REGULARS:

FOX picks up “X-FACTOR” for a second season

FOX has ordered a second season of unscripted series THE X FACTOR, it was announced today by Mike Darnell, President of Alternative Entertainment, Fox Broadcasting Company.

 

“I am absolutely thrilled with the news,” said Simon Cowell. “I have loved making the show and I want to thank FOX, our sponsors and most importantly, the fans for supporting THE X FACTOR.”

 

“THE X FACTOR is a monumental success,” said Darnell. “It’s won every night it’s been on the air, the talent is phenomenal, the live shows are spectacular and picking it up is a complete no-brainer. Simon and his team have done an incredible job with the show, and I’m absolutely thrilled to bring back THE X FACTOR for another fantastic season.”

 

Over the course of the 20 hours that have aired, THE X FACTOR has emerged as the No. 1 reality series on broadcast television this fall and is outperforming returning hits like “Survivor” by +27%, “Dancing With the Stars” by +38%, “Amazing Race” by +47% and “The Biggest Loser” by +104%. In addition, THE X FACTOR is one of the top three new series and one of the top ten shows overall this season. Averaging more than 13 million viewers, THE X FACTOR has significantly improved FOX’s year-over-year time period performance on Wednesday and Thursday nights among total viewers by +78% and +38%, respectively, and among Adults 18-49 by +37% and +41%. Additionally, thanks to THE X FACTOR, FOX is now No. 1 among Adults 18-49 on Thursday nights for the first time in the network’s history.

 

Tonight, for the first time this season, fans of THE X FACTOR will be able to vote for their favorite Top 12 Finalists, including: Girls – Melanie Amaro, Rachel Crow and Drew; Boys – Astro, Marcus Canty and Chris Rene; Over 30s – LeRoy Bell, Stacy Francis and Josh Krajcik; and Groups – InTENsity, Lakoda Rayne and The Stereo Hogzz. With the help of their mentors, Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, Nicole Scherzinger and L.A. Reid, the finalists have been training hard for their LIVE performances, airing tonight Wednesday, Nov. 2 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) on FOX. Don’t miss the Top 12 as they battle it out for America’s votes, THE X FACTOR title and a $5 million recording contract with Syco/Sony Music.

 

Immediately after tonight’s performance show, fans will be able to vote via 1) Twitter at twitter.thexfactorusa.com; 2) Verizon Touch Voting on The Xtra Factor App on Verizon Android devices; 3) toll-free calling; 4) text messaging for Verizon Wireless customers; and 5) online at TheXFactorUSA.com. Fans with valid Facebook accounts can also vote at Facebook.com/TheXFactorUSA.

 

On Thursday, Nov. 3 (8:00-9:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed), tune in for a special performance by Outasight, and to find out which finalist will be sent home from the competition.

 

Visit www.TheXFactorUSA.com for up-to-the-minute news, videos and information. Become a fan of THE X FACTOR on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TheXFactorUSA. Follow the series on Twitter @TheXFactorUSA and join the discussion at #XFactor.

 

THE X FACTOR was created by Syco Television and is produced by Syco Television and FremantleMedia North America. Rob Wade and Siobhan Greene are executive producers for Syco Television. Cecile Frot-Coutaz, Richard Holloway and Andrew Llinares serve as executive producers for FremantleMedia North America.

ON MONDAY’S DANCING WITH THE STARS (4/25/2011)

SEVEN COUPLES ENJOY THEIR MOST GUILTY PLEASURES,
ON MONDAY’S “DANCING WITH THE STARS” ON ABC

HANSON Performs Live in a “DWTS” Monday First

“Episode 1206″ – “Dancing with the Stars” celebrates Guilty Pleasures Night as each of the seven remaining couples compete — with either a latin or ballroom style they have yet to perform — set to the tunes of some of their favorite musical “guilty pleasures.” Monday night’s show also features the first-ever Monday night performance by a live band when pop music sensations HANSON sing their fan favorite, “MmmBop,” MONDAY, APRIL 25 (8:00-9:31 p.m., ET) on The ABC Television Network.

Native sons of Tulsa, Oklahoma, HANSON have been making their soul-inspired brand of American pop-rock & roll for nearly two decades. They recently released their fifth studio album, “Shout It Out,” on their label 3CG Records. The album was produced and written exclusively by the band and augmented with special guests Funk Brothers bassist Bob Babbitt and famed horn arranger Jerry Hey. Together the three brothers have received multiple Grammy nominations (drummer Zac is the youngest nominated songwriter in history), headlined at venues from Carnegie Hall to The Hollywood Bowl, made world records for the loudest concert audience in history (chronicled in the documentary film “Strong Enough to Break”) and formed their own independent record company, 3CG Records. Simultaneously with the launch of their 2007 album, “The Walk,” they championed calls for action in humanitarian efforts, galvanizing tens of thousands of people to participate in barefoot one-mile walks to fight HIV/AIDS and extreme poverty in sub-Saharan Africa. They’re committed to their live concert experience, with special events like their sold out five-night stand in NYC, featuring each of their albums performed in their entirety, culminating with the debut of “Shout It Out” live.

The seven remaining couples are:

* KIRSTIE ALLEY, television and movie star, and MAKSIM CHMERKOVSKIY
* CHRIS JERICHO, WWE star, with two-time champ CHERYL BURKE
* CHELSEA KANE, Disney star, and two-time champ MARK BALLAS
* RALPH MACCHIO, movie star, and KARINA SMIRNOFF
* ROMEO, rapper and actor, teamed up with CHELSIE HIGHTOWER
* HINES WARD, Super Bowl MVP, and Season 9 champion KYM JOHNSON
* KENDRA WILKINSON, reality star, with LOUIS VAN AMSTEL

Hosted by Tom Bergeron (“America’s Funniest Home Videos”) and Brooke Burke (“Dancing with the Stars” Season Seven Champion), the celebrities perform choreographed dance routines which will be judged by renowned Ballroom judge Len Goodman and dancer/choreographers Bruno Tonioli and Carrie Ann Inaba.

Viewers may cast their votes for their favorite teams via phone on Monday night during and up to 30 minutes after the “Dancing with the Stars” performance shows. AT&T customers may also text message their votes by texting the word “VOTE” and entering the number that corresponds to the team they want to support (message and data rates may apply). AT&T will also offer customers exclusive mobile video footage of weekly backstage highlights to keep fans connected to some of their favorite couples all season long. Viewers may also vote online at www.abc.com starting from the opening of each episode on the East Coast with voting closing at 8:00 a.m., PT/11:00 a.m., ET on Tuesday mornings.

“Dancing with the Stars” is the U.S. version of the international smash hit series, “Strictly Come Dancing.” This version is produced by BBC Worldwide Productions. Conrad Green serves as executive producer and Ashley Edens-Shaffer and Joe Sungkur are co-executive producers. Alex Rudzinski directs. “Dancing with the Stars” is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC’s selected HDTV format, with 5.1 channel surround sound. This program carries a TV-PG,L parental guideline.

About BBC Worldwide Productions:
BBC Worldwide Productions is based in Los Angeles and develops and produces scripted and non-scripted projects for U.S. cable and broadcast networks, as well as digital platforms. The production company is responsible for the smash hit “Dancing with the Stars” (ABC), “Top Gear” (HISTORY), “What Not to Wear” (TLC) and “Torchwood: Miracle Day” (Starz). BBC Worldwide Productions is one of seven core businesses within BBC Worldwide, the main commercial arm and wholly-owned subsidiary of British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).

E!’s “LIVE FROM THE RED CARPET: THE 2011 GRAMMY AWARDS” SCORES THE NETWORK’S HIGHEST-RATED AND MOST-WATCHED LRC: GRAMMY’S EVER

E!’s Live from the Red Carpet: The 2011 Grammy Awards hosted by Ryan Seacrest and Giuliana Rancic on Sunday, February 13th from 6pm-8pm, scored the network’s highest-rated (2.11 HHLD) and most-watched LRC: Grammys ever, drawing over 2.9 million Total Viewers, which is more than double the prior four week time period average with both measures while up +12% and +14% respectively over last year’s performance.

· Live from the Red Carpet: The 2011 Grammy Awards remained bigger and better than ever driven by record highs among a younger audience, posting its highest-rated LRC: Grammy Awards ever with Adults 18-34 (1.74) and Women 18-34 (2.45) as it exceeded last year’s performance by +20% with both measures while posting triple digit gains over the prior four week time period.

· LRC: 2011 Grammy Awards drew appointment viewing numbers as it more than doubled its Countdown lead-in and rapidly built its audience throughout the show, increasing +86% with Total Viewers from start to finish.

· Leading into LRC, E!’s one-hour Countdown to the Red Carpet: The 2011 Grammy Awards from 5pm-6pm exceeded last year’s record-setting delivery as it set a new high, garnering its highest-rated (.81 HHLD) Countdown: Grammy Awards yet and attracting nearly 1 million Total Viewers as it out-performed the prior four week time period by over +50% with both measures.

· Countdown: The 2011 Grammy Awards continuously gained more and more viewers throughout the hour, building +54% with Total Viewers from start to finish.

*Source Nielsen Media Research, Fast Nationals, Live + Same Day, COV AA% & Impressions; Sunday, 2/13/11 Countdown (5pm-6pm) & LRC (6pm-8pm) vs. Year Ago Performance on 1/31/10; Prior 4-Weeks Averages based on 1/10/10-02/06/10

“NBC NIGHTLY NEWS WITH BRIAN WILLIAMS” CLOSES OUT 2010 AS AMERICA’S NUMBER ONE EVENING NEWSCAST

NEW YORK – December 28, 2010 – Closing out the year at number one, “NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams” saw more than 9.5 million viewers for the week ending December 26, 2010, according to Nielsen Media Research data. This marks the seventh consecutive week that the NBC broadcast has delivered more than nine million total viewers. “Nightly” delivered +1.527 million more than ABC “World News,’” 7.979 million and +3.263 million more than CBS “Evening News’” 6.243 million.  “Nightly” has won for 67 consecutive weeks, and in 114 of the past 115 weeks in total viewers. “Nightly” has now topped ABC “World News” by over 1 million viewers for eight consecutive weeks, and season-to-date, “Nightly” leads “World News” by +1,160,000 total viewers.  Ratings for all three newscasts are based on a four-day average (Friday excluded due to Christmas Eve Holiday).

For the week, “Nightly” also led in the key demo adults 25-54. “Nightly” delivered a 2.2 rating A25-54, ahead of “World News’” 1.7 and “Evening News’” 1.6. With 2.685 million A25-54 (000) viewers last week, “Nightly” beat “World News” by +558,000 viewers. This is the 109th consecutive week “Nightly” has topped “World News” in A25-54 (000). Season-to-date, “Nightly” leads “World News” by +424,000 A25-54 viewers.

As the number one network broadcast last week, “Nightly” delivered a 6.0/12 Household rating, with “World News” in second place with a 5.2/10, and “Evening News” in third with a 4.1/8. Versus the fourth quarter 2010-to-date average, “Nightly” increased in homes (+5%) and total viewers (+10% or +833,000).

On its digital platforms, “NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams” continued its strong performance with over 3.7 million online streams for the week ending December 25, 2010.

Bob Epstein is the executive producer of “NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams.” Aurelia Grayson and Jamie Kraft are the senior broadcast producers. For more news and information about “NBC Nightly News,” go to www.nightly.msnbc.com.

EIGHT REMAINING COUPLES DANCE TO ICONIC TV THEMES ON “DANCING WITH THE STARS,” MONDAY, OCTOBER 18 ON ABC

Jason Derulo and Shakira Perform and
The Fifth Couple is Eliminated on “Dancing with the Stars The Results Show”
Tuesday, October 19

“Episode 1105/1105A” – This week on “Dancing with the Stars,” it’s TV theme night, with  eight remaining couple doing the Quickstep, Tango, Rumba, Foxtrot and Jive to iconic theme songs from such television series as “Friends,” “Bewitched,” “The Brady Bunch” and more, on MONDAY, OCTOBER 18, (8:00-10:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

On Tuesday, the fifth couple to be eliminated this season will be sent home on “Dancing with the Stars the Results Show,” TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19 (9:00-10:01 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

Also on Tuesday’s Results Show, red-hot pop singing sensation Jason Derulo will perform his platinum single “In My Head,” and a contemporary version of the classic song “Georgia on My Mind.” Derulo recently embarked on his first tour of the U.S. since his six-week stint on the road with Lady Gaga on her sold-out “Monster Ball” tour of North America in January 2010. The first artist signed to Warner Bros. Records’ joint venture with Beluga Heights, Derulo is touring throughout the Fall 2010 in support of his self-titled debut album, produced by veteran songwriter and hitmaker J.R. Rotem (Sean Kingston, Rihanna, Leona Lewis). The album has spawned three hit singles and established the Miami native as the breakout star of 2010. The triple-platinum “Whatcha Say” (which spent four consecutive weeks atop the Pop chart), and the platinum “In My Head,” made Derulo the first male solo artist to score consecutive  No. 1′s on Billboard’s Pop Songs radio airplay chart in the chart’s 17-year-history with his first two entries. “Whatcha Say,” which climbed to No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot 100, Rhythmic, and Pop charts, has sold five million copies, while Derulo’s second single, “In My Head,” has sold more than three million copies, both worldwide, to date. His third single “Ridin’ Solo,” has been certified platinum in the U.S., while its accompanying video has earned more than 17 million views on YouTube. Derulo has sold over 10 million singles and 600,000 albums worldwide. Collectively, his videos have racked up more than 200 million views on YouTube, making Derulo the channel’s 20th Most Viewed Musician of all time. Derulo has also been nominated for three 2010 Teen Choice Awards in the music category, including the highly coveted “Choice Music: Breakout Artist – Male.” “In My Head” has been nominated for “Choice Music: R&B Track,” while the album has been nominated for “Choice Music: Album – R&B.”
Also on Tuesday, Latin singing sensation, Shakira, is set to perform her newest single “Loca.” Shakira’s (Epic Records) global hit “Waka Waka (This Time For Africa),” has become the best-selling World Cup song in history. “Waka Waka” will be available on her forthcoming album Sale el Sol/The Sun Comes Out, which is scheduled to be released on October 19th. After selling an astounding two million singles, “Waka Waka” is the biggest World Cup song ever released, however its success goes far beyond its popularity as a song, the song and accompanying dance has become a cultural and viral phenomenon. The official video for “Waka Waka” has seen over 170 million YouTube hits making it the #4 most watched video of all time and the #3 most watched music video. Including unofficial “Waka Waka” videos, the total cumulative views are over 350 million. The track was also the soundtrack to Shakira’s hugely successful 1Goal campaign in which Shakira devised the now-famed “Waka Waka” dance and tasked her fans around the world to “dance for 1Goal” and upload their “Waka Dance” videos to spread the word for education. Fans in overwhelming numbers made videos and uploaded them to YouTube with flash-mobs popping up across the world – together gathering more than 400 million views and helping to promote 1Goal’s campaign for universal education. On the heels of the momentous success of “Waka Waka,” Shakira is set to release her new single “Loca” in Spanish and English featuring UK phenomenon Dizzee Rascal and Dominican hip-hop artist El Cata (on the English and Spanish respectively). Recorded in the Dominican Republic, Shakira brings her signature fusion of musical identities to this production of “Loca” by blending the horn-heavy elements of meringue with a synthesis of techno percussions laid out to a dance back beat. “Loca” is Shakira’s interpretation of El Cata’s song “Loca Con Su Tiguere.” For the “Loca” video, Shakira took to the streets of Barcelona, with Dizzee Rascal and a handheld camera, as the backdrop for “Loca.” In an attempt to capture the true interpretation of the song, Shakira opted to go away from the traditional big production music video to portray a spirited, fun-filled day being ‘loca’ in the streets with the people of Barcelona.

By evening’s end, one couple will be eliminated, as determined by a combination of the judges’ scores and viewers’ votes on dances performed on Monday’s performance show. Who among the following eight teams will be next to leave the ballroom floor?

* BRANDY, actress and singer, and partner MAKSIM CHMERKOVSKIY.

* RICK FOX, former NBA champion and partner CHERYL BURKE.

* JENNIFER GREY, beloved film and television actress, DEREK HOUGH.

* FLORENCE HENDERSON, America’s favorite mom and CORKY BALLAS.

* KYLE MASSEY, television teen star, and partner LACEY SCHWIMMER.

* BRISTOL PALIN, teen advocate and Alaska’s first daughter, and partner MARK BALLAS.

* AUDRINA PATRIDGE, MTV reality star, and partner TONY DOVOLANI.

* KURT WARNER, former pro-NFL quarterback, and partner ANNA TREBUNSKAYA.

Hosted by Tom Bergeron (“America’s Funniest Home Videos”) and Brooke Burke (“Dancing with the Stars” Season 7 champion), the celebrities perform choreographed dance routines which will be judged by renowned Ballroom judge Len Goodman and dancer/choreographers Bruno Tonioli and Carrie Ann Inaba.

Viewers may cast their votes for their favorite teams via phone on Monday night during and up to 30 minutes after the “Dancing with the Stars” performance shows. Wireless customers with AT&T may also text message their votes by texting the word “VOTE” to the number that corresponds to the team they want to support (message and data rates may apply). Viewers may also vote online at www.abc.com starting from the opening of each episode on the East Coast. Fans may cast the maximum limit of votes for each voting method.

“Dancing with the Stars” is the U.S. version of the international smash hit series, “Strictly Come Dancing.” This version is produced by BBC Worldwide Productions. Conrad Green serves as executive producer and Rob Wade is co-executive producer. Alex Rudzinski directs. “Dancing with the Stars” is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC’s selected HDTV format, with 5.1 channel surround sound. This program carries a TV-PG,L parental guideline.

About BBC Worldwide Productions:
BBC Worldwide is the main commercial arm and wholly-owned subsidiary of British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). In the U.S., BBC Worldwide Productions, one of BBC Worldwide’s seven core businesses, is based in Los Angeles and New York. It is responsible for the smash hit “Dancing with the Stars” and develops scripted and non-scripted projects for U.S. cable and broadcast networks.

BRAVO UNVEILS DIVERSE NEW DEVELOPMENT SLATE

BURBANK, CA – October 12, 2010- From an unfiltered and emotional look at talented, memorable characters to head-turning concepts that viewers can instantly grasp, Bravo unveils a diverse new development slate that includes Dean’s List (working title), The Chris March Project (working title), Roblé & Co (working title) and Thicker Than Water (working title). The announcement was made by Eli Lehrer, Vice President of Development for Bravo.  Exploring food, fashion, design and pop culture, the latest wave of projects will showcase a variety of genres and formats that embrace the active lifestyle and culture of Bravo’s audience.

“Our diverse new development slate reflects Bravo’s continual commitment to develop and showcase a wide range of creative content, and these docu-dramas feature fascinating individuals whose lives we think will resonate with our audience,” said Lehrer.  “I am extremely excited about our new projects that will allow us to continue to evolve and reinforce Bravo’s pop culture brand with more watercooler hits.”

BRAVO SERIES IN DEVELOPMENT

Dean’s List (Working Title): Hollywood Hair Guy and former American Idol stylist, Dean Banowetz, is best known for his fierce styling, endless imagination, celebrity clientele, amazing lifestyle.  From opening a new salon and working with rocket scientists inventing his next must have hair product to building his high-end clientele by doing high-priced house calls, the series follows Dean as he builds his brand in Hollywood.

Dean’s List (working title) is executive produced by Scott Stone for Stone & Co. Entertainment and Adam Rosenblatt, Christian Horner, and Jamie Rosenblatt for H2R Entertainment.

The Chris March Project (Working Title): An up-close look at the over-the-top world of celebrity fashion designer Chris March, from concept to delivery, each week viewers will follow Chris and his eccentric crew of fashion misfits as they create a one-of-a-kind design for his loyal clientele, which includes everyone from Madonna to Meryl Streep.  Tensions are sure to rise as “Project Runway” alum Chris pushes the boundaries of fashion and challenges his clients’ comfort zones.  In the end, will the design fulfill the client’s fashion fantasy or will it turn out to be more than they could handle?

The Chris March Project (working title) is executive produced by Matt Westmore and Noah Scheinmann for Matt Westmore Media and No Regrets Entertainment.

Roblé & Co (Working Title): Chef Roblé Ali has established his reputation cooking for some of the biggest celebrities at New York hot-spots like Avenue.  Now, viewers can follow Roblé’s attempt to conquer the catering world with his innovative cuisine and style.  Based out of his Brooklyn loft, his new company is guided by Roblé’s bossy big sister, Jasmine, and relies on the skills of a ragtag crew of old friends and unique characters. They produce world-class events for New York socialites to media moguls, but pulling them off is never as smooth as they want it to be.  Roblé has mastered the art of cooking, but running a business is a whole different story.

Roblé & Co (working title) is executive produced by Peter Franchella, Aaron Rothman, and Al Szymanski for Red Line Films.

Thicker Than Water (Working Title): This new project will give viewers a glimpse into the lives of a tight-knit, multi-generational family and the unbreakable bonds they share. From family celebrations to family feuds, we’ll go inside the dramatic, chaotic lives of the many brothers and sisters (and their spouses and children) and be there for all the highs and lows that make life in a sprawling family an ongoing adventure.

Thicker Than Water (working title) is executive produced by Kimberly Cowin and John Ehrhard for Pink Sneakers.

Bravo is a program service of NBC Universal Cable Entertainment, a division of NBC Universal, one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience. Bravo has been an NBC Universal cable network since December 2002 and was the first television service dedicated to film and the performing arts when it launched in December 1980.  For more information, visit www.BravoTV.com. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/BravoPR.

NEW ABC COMEDY “BETTER WITH YOU” INTRODUCES THREE DIFFERENT COUPLES IN A SINGLE FAMILY AT VARIOUS STAGES IN THEIR ROMANTIC RELATIONSHIPS, PREMIERES SEPTEMBER 22 ON ABC

From “Friends” producer Shana Goldberg-Meehan comes “Better with You,” a comedy about a family with three different couples at various stages in their romantic relationships, premiering WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 (8:30-9:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. There’s Maddie, a lawyer, and Ben, a hotel manager, two career-oriented people who are head-over-heels in love. Both in their 30s, they’ve been together for nine years but never felt the need to get married. Then there’s Mia, Maddie’s younger sister, a free spirit and creator of a paperless web invitation company who is in a very passionate seven-and-a-half-week-old relationship with Casey, a musician in an avant-garde metal band. Last but not least, there are the girls’ parents, Vicky and Joel, who’ve been married for 35 years. Like Mia, they’ve adopted a carpe diem sort of philosophy, and at this stage in their lives don’t feel the need to take things too seriously. Note: This program will repeat Fri., Sept. 24 at 8:30 p.m., ET.

In the premiere episode, “Pilot,” Mia invites Maddie and Ben to meet Casey, and they think they’re meeting just another in a long line of boyfriends. But Maddie realizes how serious things actually are when Mia and Casey excitedly announce that they’re engaged. Surprised by the news, Maddie feels like her little sister has leapfrogged over her — jumping ahead of her in some major, life-changing way — and sees the light it shines on her own life choices. But reluctant to be a negative voice, she resolves to be supportive and let her parents, the critical Vicky and Joel, be the ones to object when the time comes. But when Mia tells them that she and Casey are getting married, Vicky and Joel greet the news with celebration, much to Mia’s delight and Maddie’s surprise. Things get even more complicated for Maddie when it turns out that Casey has shared something with Ben but not with her, that Mia is pregnant! Maddie and Ben have been together a long time, and the relationship they have works, but they’ll come to learn that there may be value in Mia and Casey’s impulsiveness and spontaneity. And both sisters could surely learn something about relationships from their long-married parents.

“Better with You” stars JoAnna Garcia as Mia, Jennifer Finnigan as Maddie, Josh Cooke as Ben, Jake Lacy as Casey, with Kurt Fuller as Joel and Debra Jo Rupp as Vicky.

Guest starring in “Pilot” are Tiya Sircar as Reena and Jerrika Hinton as saleswoman. The episode was written by Shana Goldberg-Meehan and directed by James Burrows.

“Better with You” is from Bonanza Productions Inc. in association with Silver and Gold Productions and Warner Bros. Television. The series is created by Shana Goldberg-Meehan and executive-produced by Goldberg-Meehan and Greg Malins (“How I Met Your Mother,” “Friends,” “Will & Grace”). The series is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC’s selected HD format, with 5.1 channel surround sound. This program carries a PG parental guideline. For more information on “Better with You” please visit ABC.com.