When it comes back, it will finish off its season with 13 (episodes) in a row, uninterrupted by repeats. And that, we think, will actually benefit the show, and the ratings as well.

The Gilmore Girls season opener is much anticipated. We wanted to premiere Supernatural after (it), and we really wanted to jump-start our schedule with what is arguably our strongest night.

Don't be disheartened. I promise you the show will be back as soon as 'Beauty and the Geek' finishes its eight-episode run.

Thursday isn't want it used to be back in the day when NBC had that incredible stronghold.

Thursday isn't what it used to be back in the day when NBC had that incredible stronghold. I think we all believe there's more opportunity there if we get a little more aggressive about it.

Our league has had an incredible season from top to bottom and start to finish. The league is at its all-time best.