The Ausiello Files

Exclusive: ‘Housewives’ pulls a FlashForward

Michael Ausiello — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:20:18 +0000

Desperate Housewives is going back to the future, but this time it’s just temporary. And imaginary. An early January episode — the first following the Dec. 6 plane crash cliffhanger — will find the housewives pondering numerous “What If” scenarios. Example: What if the plummeting jetliner had killed Susan instead of . Two Wisterians featured prominently in

Exclusive: ‘Numb3rs’ fans can count on closure

Michael Ausiello — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:36:51 +0000

CBS’ decision cut Numb3rs‘ episode count from 22 to 16 is the clearest sign yet that the CBS procedural’s current sixth season will likely be its last. That’s the bad news. The good news is that the network gave producers enough notice to plan for a possible series finale. “We will be doing a 16th episode

Exclusive: Addison and Mark reunited in ‘Grey’s,’ ‘Private’ crossover event

Michael Ausiello — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:44:28 +0000

In what has become something of an annual tradition, Private Practice’s Kate Walsh is heading back to Grey’s Anatomy in early January to play a key role in a top-secret crossover event involving Addison, Mark, and that blond chick from Terminator: Sarah Connor Chronicles. Want to know more? Then keep reading. Everyone else, make a

Ask Ausiello: Spoilers on ‘House,’ ‘Grey’s,’ ‘Mentalist,’ ‘Smallville,’ and more!

Michael Ausiello — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 04:29:08 +0000

Got a scoop request? An anonymous tip you’re dying to share? Just want to say hi? You can send any/all of the above to ausielloscoop@ew.com Question: It’s great to see Jesse Spencer getting a powerful storyline on House. Any news on how he’ll cope without Cameron? —Angela Ausiello: Not well. In the Nov. 23 episode — the

Exclusive: ‘Law & Order’ takes on Letterman scandal!

Michael Ausiello — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:35:23 +0000

Top 5 reasons I’m pretty sure Law & Order is ripping the Letterman affair from the headlines for an upcoming episode: 5. How could they resist? 4. Fresh intel reveals that the show is casting the role of a talk-show host who’s popular, married and has kids. 3. Said talk-show host is in her 40s. 2. Wait, 40s?! And

This just in: CBS trims ‘Numb3rs,’ orders more ‘NCIS’ and ‘Mother’

Michael Ausiello — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:10:54 +0000

A CBS spokesperson is confirming that the network has cut Numb3rs‘ episode order from 22 to 16. Translation: This is most likely the show’s final season. I’m hearing Flashpoint will likely take over the Friday 10 p.m. timeslot in February, although there’s been no official confirmation of that. In related news, CBS has upped the episode orders

Ratings snapshot: ‘V’ arrives with a bang!

Michael Ausiello — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:48:00 +0000

So much for those promises of peace. V destroyed the competition last night. The drama’s long-awaited arrival drew nearly 14 million viewers, making it the second most-watched series premiere of the season (behind NCIS: LA’s 18.7 million). Although NCIS grabbed the total viewers crown (19.4 million), V easily walked off with the night’s highest adult 18-49 numbers.

Exclusive: ‘Real Housewives’ Teresa and Jacqueline check into ‘Mercy’

Michael Ausiello — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:40:42 +0000

And the award for wackiest cross-promotional stunt of the season goes to… The upcoming crossover between NBC medical drama Mercy and Bravo’s Real Housewives of New Jersey. No joke! Sources confirm to me exclusively that Real Housewives stars Teresa Giudice and Jacqueline Laurita will play themselves in an episode of Mercy. Here’s the sitch: In a scene being

Exclusive: James Franco heads to ‘30 Rock’

Michael Ausiello — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:22:54 +0000

Ready for the latest twist in the incredibly wild and unpredictable career of one James Franco? Sources confirm to me exclusively that the Spider-Man/Milk actor will follow up his upcoming arc on General Hospital with a guest appearance on 30 Rock. NBC declined to comment, but a Rock-solid insider tells me that Franco (playing himself) will

Exclusive: Blair Underwood returns to ‘Old Christine’

Michael Ausiello — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:53:03 +0000

I see an Eric McCormack-Blair Underwood slugfest in The New Adventures of Old Christine’s future. Sources confirm to me exclusively that Underwood has signed on to reprise his role as Christine’s former flame, Daniel (or as he’s referred to by his students, Mr. Harris) for one episode. My educated guess? Underwood is being brought in to cause