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Broadcasters took a big step toward eliminating free TV shows on the Web after they blocked access to their programming online this month to enforce their demands to be paid. Recent actions by Fox, ABC, NBC and CBS in two separate fee disputes suggest that after a few years of experimenting with free, ad-supported viewing, broadcasters believe they can make more money from cable TV providers if they hold back some programming online.

There is a new ratings king on Thursday. For the first time, the new kid on the Thursday block, CBS' transplant The Big Bang Theory (4.0/13, 12.9 million), ranked as the highest-rated program on the night in 18-49, supplanting perennial winner Grey's Anatomy. The comedy accomplished the feat on its fifth airing on the night, a nice validation of CBS' risky scheduling move.

NBC's Outlaw is a show in a desperate fight for its life, with its production put on a two-week hiatus that will become permanent unless its ratings improve.

A division rivalry showdown between the Jets and Dolphins brought big ratings to NBC, allowing the network to hold off a variety of returning shows on other networks for Sunday night wins.

Jeff Zucker said on Friday that he would leave NBC Universal once the deal with Comcast was completed.

The new NBC drama is all style, no substance.

Lynette Rice: Key source on canceled drama says network is closing book on idea to give fans closure

EW.com has learned that Amy Poehler ("Parks and Recreation") will host "Saturday Night Live" when the late-night comedy show returns to NBC on September 25.

Tony Robbins' reality show has been pulled from NBC's schedule after just two airings.

NBC says "30 Rock" is going live this fall.