The CW Announces 2011-2012 Primetime Schedule: Sarah Michelle Gellar Returns, And More

Today the CW announced their primetime lineup for the 2011-2012 season, and don't worry-- unlike all the other network announcements that have happened this week, this one won't take long to read. Because they only program two hours a night and have no half-hour long shows, the CW schedule is pretty short, despite the fact that they've added a remarkable 4 new shows to the lineup. Though we learned in February about three pilots they had ordered, only one, Hart of Dixie, made it to the lineup. Other new shows include Ringer, which marks Sarah Michelle Gellar's return to television as a woman running away from the Mob, and H8R, a reality series that forces people to meet celebrities they hate. Yup, it's the CW all right.

Check out the lineup below, and come back later today for more details on all the new shows.

The CW FALL 2011-12 SCHEDULE(*New programs in UPPER CASE; all times ET)MONDAY8-9 p.m. – Gossip Girl9-10 p.m. – HART OF DIXIETUESDAY8-9 p.m. – 902109-10 p.m. – RINGERWEDNESDAY8-9 p.m. – H8R9-10 p.m. -- America's Next Top ModelTHURSDAY8-9 p.m. – The Vampire Diaries9-10 p.m. -- THE SECRET CIRCLEFRIDAY8-9 p.m. – Nikita9-10 p.m. – Supernatural

Katey Rich

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