V I D E O • A G E MAY 2 0 1 0 2 0 1 0 2010-11 Network Commissioned Pilots L . A . S C R E E N I N G S 22 * Indicates that the pilot has already been picked up (as per May 12). ABC Comedy Awkward Situations for Men Inspired by the Danny Wallace book, the series focuses on a British on-air personality who moves to America. Freshmen A multi-camera sitcom about three firstyear members of Congress. Funny in Farsi Based on the novel by Firoozeh Dumas, it’s a memoir of the author’s childhood. Happy Endings A couple breaks up at the altar and their friends must figure out how to maintain their friendships. How to Be A Better American A father attempts to improve his family’s life. It Takes a Village Two exes and their partners come together to raise a 15-year-old boy. Mr. Sunshine Matthew Perry (Friends) stars as a selfabsorbed manager of a sports arena. Southern Discomfort A multi-camera comedy about a dad whose grown kids move into his house. Untitled Couples Project A multi-camera sitcom about two sisters in different stages of their romantic relationships. Untitled Dana Gould Project. A multi-camera comedy about a high school guidance counselor. WhoGets the Parents Three adult siblings who are grappling with their parents’ late-in-life divorce. Women Are Crazy, Men Are Stupid A multi-camera comedy based on the book of the same name. Wright Vs. Wrong A conservative Republican pundit is very different in private. Drama 187 Detroit A light-hearted look at Detroit’s top homicide division. Body of Evidence A procedural about a female medical examiner who used to work as a neurosurgeon. Boston’s Finest A disgraced ex-cop helps solve crimes. Cutthroat A single mother operates an international drug cartel from Beverly Hills. Edgar Floats* A police psychologist becomes a bounty hunter. Generation Y A documentary-style dramedy that tracks a group of former high school classmates over the last decade. Matadors Two long-feuding families in Chicago; stars David Strathairn (The Bourne Ultimatum) . NoOrdinary Family A family of superheroes that stars Michael Chiklis (The Shield) . Off the Map Three doctors leave the mainland to work at an isolated tropical clinic. The Whole Truth Legal drama that provides perspective from the defendant and prosecutor until a verdict is reached. True Blue Homicide detectives in San Francisco reunite to solve the murder of a former co-worker. Untitled Richard Hatem project A female detective teams up with a disgraced ex-cop to solve crimes and untangle a conspiracy. CBS Comedy Hitched A multi-camera comedy about a newlywed couple, their friends and family. Livin’ On a Prayer A multi-camera comedy about an unmarried couple in Pittsburgh and their friends. Mike and Molly A multi-camera comedy about a couple that overeats. Open Books Centers around a female book editor; stars Laura Benanti (Eli Stone). Sh** My Dad Says A multi-camera comedy based on Halpern’s Twitter account; stars William Shatner. Team Spitz A multi-camera comedy about a high school football coach. True Love A multi-camera comedy about four New York friends; stars Minka Kelly (Friday Night Lights) and Ashley Austin Morris (The Electric Company) . Untitled Ant Hines Project A British deadbeat dad moves to L.A. to reunite with his teenage daughter. Untitled Tad Quill A widowed father is attempting to get back on the (dating) horse. Drama ATF An ATF agent juggles home life while trying to capture dangerous criminals. Chaos A ragtag group of CIA operatives is ensnared by bureaucratic snafus. Criminal Minds Spinoff New iteration of CBS’ successful crime show. Defenders Drama about two hard-charging Sin City attorneys. Hawaii Five-O An update of the popular ’60s drama about Hawaii State Police. I Witness A detective-cum-professor uses special mind skills to solve crimes. The Odds A buddy cop show set in Las Vegas. The Quinn-Tuplets A drama chronicling the lives of five adult quintuplets. Untitled Burgess & Green project A family of cops in New York. Untitled Medical Project A drama about a mobile medical team; stars Amy Smart (Crank). Untitled Redlich/Bellucci Project About a female NYPD detective with a razor-sharp memory. CW Drama Betwixt Supernatural drama about creatures who fight evil forces. Hellcats Action follows competitive college cheerleading. Nikita An update of La Femme Nikita. Nomads Group of free-spirited youths backpacking through other countries agree to perform secret missions for the CIA. The Wyoming Project Family sudser that takes place on a small Midwest ranch. Untitled Amy Holden Jones Drama focusing on the freshman class at Harvard Medical School. FOX Comedy Bob’s Burgers* An animated series about a family who runs a burger joint. Jamie Foxx Sketch Comedy An urban-flavor sketch comedy series. Keep Hope Alive A simple-minded 20-something man raising a daughter. Most Likely to Succeed* Ensemble comedy that checks in with those who were dubbed “most likely to succeed” 20 years ago. Nervermind Nirvana Two Indian brothers and their very different romances. Security Two sisters head up a private security team. Tax Men IRS employees battle against frustration with their jobs. Traffic Light * A single-camera comedy based on an Israeli format about three men and their romances. The Station A covert CIA operative and his work buddies are embedded in South America. Strange Brew A multi-camera comedy about a family that owns a small brewery. Untitled Adam Goldberg A single-camera office comedy about man who works for a digital security firm. Untitled Carvey & Feresten Project Sketch comedy series filmed on location rather than on a soundstage or with a live audience. Wilde Kingdom A rich Hollywood type falls for a hippie. Drama Breakout Kings* A procedural about marshals who work side-by-side with ex-cons to catch criminals. Code 58 Two mismatched outcasts work side by side in the police department. Midland A Texas-based sudser about a con man with family secrets. Pleading Guilty* Based on the Scott Turow book, a ragtag trio is hired by a high-powered law firm. Ride Along An ensemble cop show that includes a veteran cop and his newbie partner in Chicago. Worthy A drama about an Arizona politician who’s been blackmailed by the mob. NBC Comedy Beach Lane Matthew Broderick stars as a celebrity author hired to run a small town newspaper in the Hamptons. Friends with Benefits Five friends are on the lookout for perfect mates but willing to settle on friends with benefits. Nathan vs. Nurture* A heart surgeon reunites with his birth father and brothers many years after his adoption. Next Paul Reiser plays a husband, father and friend. Outsourced* A novelties company employee moves to India to manage a group of customer reps. Perfect Couples Features three different couples in various stages of total bliss. The Pink House A multi-camera comedy about college graduates who flee Los Angeles to start a life elsewhere. The Strip A former child star owns a bar outside of Las Vegas. This Little Piggy* A father of two opens up his home to his irresponsible sister and shallow brother. Untitled Adam Carolla Project Carolla is a contractor who attempts to rebuild his life after a divorce. Drama The Cape A former cop who was framed decides to don a superhero uniform to clear his name. Chase Follows U.S. Marshals as they track down most-wanted criminals. The Event* A thriller about a regular Joe caught up in a large conspiracy. Kindreds An ex-patent lawyer and his group of associates come together to form an unusual law practice. Law & Order: L.A.* A Los Angeles version of the crime franchise. Love Bites Comedic anthology that tracks three loosely connected stories of love, dating and marriage. Rex Is Not Your Lawyer An attorney begins coaching people to represent themselves. Rockford Files A reboot of the ’70s private eye drama. Prime Suspect A redux of the BBC series of the same name that follows a female detective. Undercovers* A couple is pulled out of retirement to rejoin the CIA. Untitled John Eisendrath project An ex-justice tries to change the law.
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