ABC out front as nets rev up

February 12, 2008 With a tentative deal in place and an end to the writers strike looming, the broadcast networks on Monday began firming up their plans for what series to bring back for more episodes in the spring. ABC went a step further, renewing nine scripted series for next season, while NBC ordered another installment of solid strike performer "The Biggest Loser" for next fall. ABC's list of pickups for 2008-09 include juggernauts "Desperate Housewives," "Grey's Anatomy" and "Lost" (which is in the first year of a three-season pickup), sophomore series "Brothers & Sisters" and "Ugly Betty" as well as freshmen "Private Practice," "Pushing Daisies," "Samantha Who?" and "Dirty Sexy Money."

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