NBC was the first to announce its fall schedule on May 13, 2012,[1] followed by Fox on May 14,[2] then ABC on May 15,[3] CBS on May 16,[4] and The CW on May 17, 2012.
[5] PBS is not included; member stations have local flexibility over most of their schedules and broadcast times for network shows may vary.
Ion Television airs primarily syndicated reruns, along with new episodes of The Listener from Canada's CTV and professional wrestling program WWE Main Event.
Each of the 30 highest-rated shows is listed with its rank and rating as determined by Nielsen Media Research.
[6] Note: Community and Whitney were replaced by an encore programming on Friday nights.