UK Air Dates for US & Cult Shows in 2012
UK Air Dates for US Imports and Cult TV Shows : Winter/Spring Season 2012
UK Air Dates for US & Cult Shows in 2012
Lots and lots of uk premiere dates for the Autumn/Winter 2011/2012 season! As always, if there’s a US or cult show you’d like to see a UK air date for, just leave it in the comments, and i’ll do my best to find it for you. 
(Last updated: 21th of May 2012)
Shows in this colour are the latest updates!
Shows in this colour are returning for part 2 of a season.
(TBC) = To be confirmed.
If a show is listed as (TBC) this means it’s either not an official date from the channel, or is subject to change.
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May 2012
The Killing US, Season 2 - Channel 4 – 2nd May 2012 at 10pm
The US version of the Killing was renewed for a 2nd season in June 2011, but doesn’t have a US air date yet. Confirmed as picked up by Channel 4.
Awake, Season 1 - Sky Atlantic - Friday 4th May at 10pm
Stars (hello to) Jason Isaacs, as a man who’s life is torn between 2 realities. More info here.
Episodes, Series 2 - BBC2 – 11th May 2012 at 10pm
Brilliant comedy about a successful British sitcom writing couple who are persuaded to move to Hollywood and remake their series for an American audience… It’s a joint effort between Showtime in the US, and the BBC, but we get it first! 
The Walking Dead, Season 2 (terrestrial premiere) - Channel 5 - 14th May 2012 at 10pm
Channel 5 have got the rights to season 2, but they don’t allow them to air it before April. Season 1 rerun ends on the 8th May, so that should mean season 2 starts on the 15th May.
A Town Called Eureka, Season 5 - SyFy UK – 16th May 2012 at 9pm
The people from the little town of Eureka are back!
How I Met Your Mother, Season 7, part 2 - E4 - 17th May 2012 at 8.30pm
Was rerunning of the first half of the season and now taking a 2 week break, but should only be 2 weeks away from new eps at that point… So, I think that means HIMYM Season 7 should return with the episode – ‘Tailgate’ on the 17th of May…
Hell On Wheels, Season 1 - TCM – 20th May 2012 at 9pm
TCM have picked up this show set at the end of the United States Civil War, where a former Confederate soldier, who is determined to exact revenge on the Union soldiers who murdered his wife, ends up in a lawless Nebraskan town.
Family Guy, Season 10 - BBC Three – 20th May 2012 at 10pm
Peter, Stewie and the rest of the gang are back for season 10, starting with the episode Lottery Fever.
Don’t Trust the B—- in Apartment 23, Season 1 – E4 – 24th May 2012 at 9.30pm
Sitcom about a girl who moves to New York for her dream job… only to find it no longer exists, so ends up moving in with a con-artist.
Revenge, Season 1 - E4 – 28th May 2012 at 9pm
Loosely based on ‘The Count of Monte Cristo’, Renvenge is about a woman who move to the Hamptons to seek out the people who destroyed her family. Finally picked up by E4 in March to air ‘Later in the year’, Sky Random Punt says May (so take it with a pinch of salt…)
Leverage, Season 4 - FXUK - Friday 29th May at 10pm
Those crafty Leverage con-artists with a heart of gold are back again.
King, Season 2 - Universal Channel - 31th May at 10pm
Canadian police drama staring Amy Price-Francis as Jessica King.
May 2012 (No Exact Air Date Yet) – Alphabetical
Hot in Cleveland, Season 2 (cont.) - Sky Living – May 2012
Comedy about 3 past-their-prime entertainment industry veterans returns for the rest of season 2.
June 2012
Bedlam, Season 2 - Sky Living – 6th June 2012 at 10pm
Charlotte Salt and Theo James will be back. Will Young won’t. They’ll be joined by a new cast including Lacey Turner (EastEnders), Gemma Chan (Secret Diary of a Call Girl), Jack Roth (The Café) and Nikesh Patel.
Royal Pains, Season 3 - Universal Channel - 10th June 2012 at 7pm
Mark Feuerstein is back as Hank Lawson, who finds himself sent to ‘The Hamptons’ after losing a patient in an NYC ER.
Punk’d, Season 9 – MTV UK – 11th June 2012 at 9pm
So my first thought was ‘they still make that show?…’ Anyway, Punk’d returns for it’s 9th season with a raft of celebrity guest hosts replacing Ashton Kutcher.
Missing (aka 1-800-Missing), Season 1 - Alibi – 18th June 2012 at 6pm
Canadian-American crime drama based on Meg Cabot’s 1-800-WHERE-R-YOU books, about a women who receives psychic abilities after being hit by lightning, and ends up helping the FBI.
June 2012 (No Exact Air Date Yet) – Alphabetical
Nikita, Season 2 - Sky Living – June 2012
Confirmed as back in June by Sky.
Shameless USA, Season 2 - More4 – June/Summer 2012 (TBC)
Best guess based on last season, the US remake of hit UK tv show should return around June.
Supernatural, Season 7 - Sky Living – June 2012 (TBC)
Sky Living have decided to go for the ‘Summer’ timeslot for Supernatural S7, meaning it’ll likely be June again, like it was with season 6… although it could be July…
The Greatest Movie Ever Sold – Sky Atlantic - June 2012
Morgan Spurlock’s documentary exploring the world of advertising, marketing and product placement, in a completely advertising funded film.
Veep, Season 1 - Sky Atlantic – June 2012
The Thick of It writer Armando Iannucci turns his attention to the US political system.
July 2012 (No Exact Air Date Yet) – Alphabetical
Person of Interest, Season 1 - Channel 5 – July 2012.
FINALLY! Crime drama from J. J. Abrams and Jonathan Nolan, staring Jim Caviezel and Michael Emerson about a presumed dead CIA field officer teams up with a computer genius who invents a system that can predict future terrorist attacks.
Sinbad, Season 1 - Sky1 – July 2012
Original commission, interestingly shared between Sky1 and BBC Worldwide. Made by Impossible Pictures (Primeval), the 13-part series follows Sinbad’s sea-bound journey after he is forced to flee from his home town of Basra, under a curse.
Falling Skies, Season 2 - FXUK – July 2012.
Doesn’t air in the US till Summer 2012, and confirmed as airing in July over here.
Spring 2012 (Alphabetical)
Raising Hope, Season 2 - Sky1 - Spring 2012 (TBC)
Season 2 of Raising Hope is back in the US on the 20th Sept 2011. Sky have said ‘Spring’.
The Fuse, Season 1 - BBC1 – Spring 2012.
Christopher Eccleston, Dervla Kirwan, and Ewen Bremner star in a new original four-part drama. Eccleston plays Daniel, a man who’s life is spiraling out of control, who wakes from an alcohol-fuelled stupor realising that he might be responsible for a murder…
Summer 2012 (Alphabetical)
CSI:Miami, Season 10 – Channel 5 – Summer 2012 (TBC).
Aired at the end of July last year, so this is a best guess at the moment.
Dallas, Season 1 – Channel 5 – Summer 2012.
For the love of all things holy… why…
Franklin & Bash, Season 2 - E4 – Summer 2012 (TBC).
Airs in the US Summer 2012, and we were only a month behind last season, so hopefully it’ll be the same for season 2.
House of Lies, Season 1 - Sky Atlantic – Summer 2012
New comedy television starring Don Cheadle & Kristen Bell based on the book ‘House of Lies: How Management Consultants Steal Your Watch and Then Tell You the Time.’
How to Make It in America, Series 2 – Sky Atlantic – Summer 2012
Won’t air till after it’s aired in the US.
Teen Wolf, Season 2 - Sky Living – Summer/Autumn 2012 (TBC)
Depending on exactly when in Summer 2012 it airs in the US, it’ll be Summer or Autumn over here. Sky aired season 1 only a month behind the US.
The Borgias, Season 2 - Sky Atlantic – Spring/Summer 2012 (TBC)
Season 1 aired in the US in April 2011, and in August 2011 in the UK. Airs in Spring in the US, so it’ll depend on what deal Sky Atlantic have done with Showtime.
The Listener, Season 3 - FXUK – Summer 2012 (TBC)
Season 2 aired in Fen 2011 in US, and March 2011 over here. However, season 3 hasn’t got a US air date yet, so it’s likely to be summer at the earliest.
The Newsroom (aka More As This Story Develops), Season 1 - Sky Atlantic – July 2012 (TBC)
New show from Arron Sorkin about a TV news room. It’s been picked up for 10 episodes by HBO to air in the Summer, so that should mean we get it on Sky Atlantic too. Airs June 24th in the US, so depending on how full their schedule is, i’d expect Sky Atlantic it air it late June/early July.
Whitney, Season 1 – Comedy Central – Summer 2012
Whitney Cummings portrays a fictionalized version of herself as she uses some rather unconventional methods to keep the romantic flames alive with her live-in boyfriend.
Autumn 2012 (Alphabetical)
Alphas, Season 2 – 5* – October 2012 (TBC)
Back in the Summer in the US, and SyFy are usually pretty reliable with their return dates, so I’d expect it to air around the same time it did in 2011.
Boardwalk Empire, Season 3 – Sky Atlantic – Autumn 2012 (TBC)
Usually air in Sept, and should air on Sky Atlantic around the same time.
Drop Dead Diva, Season 4 – Sky Living – Autumn 2012
Usually air in June in the US, and Sept in the UK, and was rumoured Sky Living had dropped it, but it turns out that’s untrue. It’s still with Sky, and will air later this year.
Fringe, Season 5 (Final Season) - Sky 1 – Autumn 2012 (TBC)
Fox have decided to give Fringe a decent send off, giving it a shortened 13 episode final season to tie up stories. Fringe usually airs close to the US air date, and usually in Sept, but with this being a shortened run it’s possible it may air later.
Haven, Season 3 – SyFy UK – Autumn 2012 (TBC)
Confirmed as renewed. Airs July in the US and Oct in the UK
Girls, Season 1 – Sky Atlantic – Autumn 2012
Comedy staring Lena Dunham following a group of friends in their 20s as they navigate life in New York City. Already commissioned for a 2nd season. Judd Apatow serving as an exec producer.
Red Dwarf, Series X (10) - Dave – October 2012
For reasons best know only to Doug Taylor, the next series will be know as series 10, not series 9, only saying that this would “make a lot more sense in future” … Whatever it’s called, it’s went into production in November 2011.
Rookie Blue, Series 3 - Universal – September 2012 (TBC)
Best Guess at the moment based on last season. Last year, Rookie Blue ran in Sept. I suspect the network deal means they can’t run it till after it’s aired in the US (Jul – Sept).
Strick Back, Season 3 – Sky1 - Autumn 2012 (TBC)
Season 3 confirmed. Usually runs in October.
Southland, Season 4 – More4 – Autumn 2012 (TBC)
Season 3 ran in Oct 2011 and More4 haven’t said they’ve dropped it, so i’m assuming Southland will be back Oct(ish) 2012.
True Blood, Season 4 (Terrestrial) – Channel 4 – September 2012 (TBC)
Based on last year’s air date for season 3.
True Blood, Season 5– FXUK – Autumn 2012 (TBC)
Seems FXUK have done a deal on Season 5 to move the UK closer to the US air date, so True Blood will be back in the Autumn!
Warehouse 13, Season 4 - SyFy UK – Aug/Sept 2012 (TBC)
W13 has been renewed for a 4th season, and it usually runs Aug/Sept over here (July in the US).
Idiot Abroad Special: The Short Way Round – Sky 1 – Late 2012 (TBC)
Karl and Warwick Davies take a trip together…
Unknown 2012 (Alphabetical)
Being Erica, Season 4 - E4 – 2012
E4 have confirmed they have season 4 for 2012.
Person of Interest, Season 1 - Channel 5 - 2012
Scifi/crime drama from J.J. Abrams and Jonathan Nolan starring Michael Emerson and Jim Caviezel. More info here.
Primeval: New World – Watch – 2012
Canadian spin-off from UK’s Primeval. Production starts March 2012 in Vancouver.
Suburgatory, Season 1 - E4 – 2012
Story of single father who moves from New York City to the suburbs after he finds an unopened box of condoms in his daughter drawer.
Unknown UK Air Dates (Alphabetical)
Army Wives, Season 4 – NO UK BROADCASTER – Unknown
Appears to have been dropped by Sky, so is currently without a UK network.
Boss, Season 1 – NO UK BROADCASTER – Unknown
Boss sees Kelsey Grammer in his first serious TV role, starring as Tom Kane, the mayor of Chicago, who has recently been diagnosed with a degenerative neurological disorder. Airs on Starz in the US, and has been renewed for a 2nd season, so there is a fair chance this will get picked up in the UK.
Chuck, Season 5 (final season) - NO UK BROADCASTER – Unknown (Can be bought from the US on region-less Blu-ray.)
Airing September in the US. 13 episodes ordered. As of Sept 2011 Sky Living haven’t picked up the final season of Chuck, and it’s looking increasingly like they aren’t going to bother… Exact statement from Sky Living was “Unfortunately, we have not acquired the rights for the final season of Chuck. Whilst we appreciate this is frustrating to loyal viewers there are some great new series coming to Sky Living this autumn and unfortunately we have limited space in the schedule. On balance we decided that whilst Chuck has been a great asset to the channel, we need to focus our resources elsewhere.”
Damages, Season 4 - NO UK BROADCASTER – DVD released 16th July, 2012.
Dropped by the BBC and hasn’t resurfaced anywhere else on TV, although Sony are releasing it on DVD. You can order Damages Season 4 on DVD here.
Last Man Standing (Tim Allen), Season 1 - NO UK BROADCASTER - Unknown
Lots of people asking about this, but sorry to say still no UK broadcaster!
Parks and Recreation, Season 1 – NO UK BROADCASTER - Unknown
Amazingly, still not been picked up by a UK broadcaster…
Primeval Series 6 - ITV/Watch - Unknown
I’ve only added this as a number of people have asked about it, but here’s the situation… Primeval is funded by a group of 5 international tv stations, so the problem is you have to wait till they’ve all shown it before they decide on a renewal. ITV hasn’t shown season 5 yet, and it’s probably going to be Autumn before they do, so that would likely push back airing Primeval Season 6 (assuming they re-commission it) into late 2012, possibly even 2013…
Private Practice, Season 4 – NO UK BROADCASTER – Season 4 DVD released 2nd April 2012
As of Sept 2011 - “Unfortunately Sky Living has no further commitment to new and future seasons of Private Practice.” Disney have decided to follow Breaking Bad’s lead and are going straight to a DVD release.
Rob, Season 1 - NO UK BROADCASTER YET – Unknown
Rob Schneider’s new sitcom, which has been getting mauled by US critics, currently has no UK broadcaster.
I’ve added it as numerous people have asked about it.
The Finder, Season 1 – NO UK BROADCASTER YET – Unknown – US mid-season.
Spin-off from the brilliant Bones, it stars Geoff Stults as a man who can find anything! Aired in the US January 12, 2012. More info here.
The Playboy Club, Season 1 – NO UK BROADCASTER YET – Unknown
Show about the bunnies in the first Playboy Club based in Chicago. If it does show up, it’ll be for 1 season only, as NBC have already cancelled it…
White Collar, Season 2 - NO UK BROADCASTER - Unknown
Sky Living are saying they will be not showing season 2 and it’s not coming to Sky1 either, so it look’s like White Collar season 2 is in limbo for now. The DVD for White Collar season 2 is due out July 30, 2012 – White Collar – Season 2 [DVD]
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If your asking about an air date show, please make sure it isn’t in the list already. Easiest way to do this is to use your browser’s ‘Find’ function (‘Ctrl & F’ on a PC, ‘cmd and F’ on a Mac).
Also, if your asking for a returning air date, it really helps me out if you know which channel it’s airing on currently to post that in the comment.
I know a lot of the TV shows, but the more info you can leave me, the easier it is for me to check.
I no its prob not popular over here but do ya think u could add top gear usa on here?
Hi,
Please could you add friday night lights (sky atlantic), the lying game (5*) and prisoners wives (bbc1) to your list.
Sky says that damages will be shown in 2012 – is this true?
Thanks
Hi – would it be possible to add Pysch to your list. The current series has just finished airing but it would be great to be kept informed of when the next season will be starting. Many thanks
Is there any chance that Magic City (Starz network) will be coming to the UK?
Hi,
Does anyone know if the australian series Animal X will be repeated on discovery at all or when the new series of monsterhunter nee Destination truth will be on syfy.
Thanks, keely
I can’t see californication on here, is there any news?
Hi, Any idea why Parenthood disappeared from 5USA?
Hi Jen,
Yes – Parenthood had rubbish ratings unfortunately… They’re going to try bringing it back later in the year in a new timeslot. No news as to when yet.
Cheers,
Dave
Hi,
Please can you tell me when the following shows will be aired in the uk: thw walking dead on fx, vampire diaries, trueblood, v, teen wolf and secret circle. Sorry to be greedy but these are all my fav shows and im lost without them !
Thanks, keely
The secret Circle has been cancelled….so no 2nd season.
Vampire Diaries Season 4, earliest possible is October.
Hi simon,
Thanks for that info, sad to hear about secret circle but at least i still have vampire diaries.
Thanks again keely
Has arrow been picked up by a uk network?
Hi Jamie,
Way too early for that yet.
I expect E4 and Watch to go after Arrow though.
Cheers
Dave
Love the website, any news for the new series of Royal Pains?
Thanks
Starts June 10th
http://www.tvwise.co.uk/2012/05/universal-channel-sets-uk-premiere-date-for-royal-pains-season-three/
Can you find out when Burn Notice will return on Fx? Thanks
Apparently pretty little liars season 3 will air 15th June on MTV not to sure if it’s true
Where did you hear about it?
When will season 6 of psych start in the uk ?
Things I’m watching out for (any info appreciated!):
Deadliest Warrior (did anyone ever show the final season after Bravo went kaput?)
White Collar Season 2
The Lying Game (second half of the first season)
Also, repeats of these things (which my SkyBox didn’t catch):
Pretty Little Liars
Glee Season 3 (not available on iTunes, or anywhere else that I can find)
Ta
any news on an air date for Arrow in the uk. thanks
It hasn’t even got an air-date in America yet.
And it hasn’t been picked up over here yet.
it has been picked up in america and will be starting in october in the us on cw network
but im positive it hasnt been picked up in the uk yet
have you heard any about a newe show called Continuum coming on here ?
GOOGLE IT
can you tell me if series 10 of csi miami has started and will it be still airing on channel 5
Is Haven on in July as usual, as i heard online elsewhere it maybe Sept?
Hi Dave,
Haven isn’t usually July, it’s October in the UK. Has been since SyFy UK started airing it.
Cheers,
Dave.
It’s usually on Syfy in the US in July, and the UK in Sep/Oct.
But this year it’s not going to be on in the US until September. I hope they won’t put it back for us too, but they probably will
Any news on when the next season of In plain sight will air?
I’ve asked about In Plain Sight too, but no-one seems to know anything. It’s not much help – expensive! – but Seasons 1-3 are available for iTunes download.
It’s on my Wishlist.
ITV will show Season 4 this year, dont know when though
http://www.tvwise.co.uk/2012/03/confirmed-itv-has-uk-rights-to-in-plain-sight-season-4/
Cheers Andy, been wondering about that
Fairly Legal starts 18/6
Based on?
digi guide
Just found out that Person of Intrest has been aquired by Channel 5 and will be shown in July! Woop! Woop!
http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/ustv/s171/person-of-interest/news/a382160/person-of-interest-to-air-on-channel-5-in-the-uk.html
will there be a new series of chase on living this year
nope they only did 1 season
According to Broadcast (http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/international/c5-acquires-jj-abrams-thriller-person-of-interest/5041966.article), Channel 5 has bought Person of Interest. Should start broadcasting in July. Finally!!
Hi
I can’t see this mentioned on the upcoming release list. But Hit and Miss (Chloe Sevigny) series 1 airs on Sky Atlantic 22nd May.
Any news on Teen Wolf s2
Chuck Season 5 is now available for pre order on DVD from Play.com
It’s on Amazon too, it’s out October 15th.
so it is…thanks for the update
Also bluray owners can order it for amazon.com or look out for US IMPORT bluray on amazon.co.uk as its region free it will play anywhere in the world and it available NOW!!!!!
Anyone know when burn notice is back on in the i.e.?
check out new shows – The Following(Kevin Bacon and James Purefoy), Revolution(Think Falling Skies without aliens), 666 park avenue, Arrow, 1600 Penn, Zero Hour. New Shows this year and some have trailers on youtube check them out
Does anyone know when the Borgias is coming back?
lets just says first 3 episodes are on certain websites
hiya do you know if there will be a second series of winners and losers the first series is currently airing on itv2 but think it is almost finished. Thank You
Uk air date for Revenge confirmed by E4 on Twitter : @Alex_Mansell Your new favourite series – #Revenge, starts on E4, May 28th at 9pm. Set the reminder! @4Viewers
heya im looking for a uk air sate of pretty little liars season three cheers sam x
Hey Sam, I e-mailed MTV a few days ago to ask if they were going to air Season 3 around the time it starts in the US which is only 3 weeks away or if they might hold it until November time like last year so that it can air without a mid season breaks like the US always have halfway through but havent heard back yet. My guess is it will be November again and if that happens at least we’ll get every week until the finale so theres something really good about it!
Not really a question, but just a note that CBS have cancelled CSI: Miami so this season will be the last
Hi any news on when Scandal, Suburgatory, CSI Miami, Cooper & Stone, Last Man Standing, Raising Hope and Whitney will be airing in the UK? :]
its not a show i’ve seen on here before but i was wondering if anyone knows when we’ll get new episodes of sister wives here. its just started in america, i think its on discovery rt.
This is a wonderful service you provide. Is there any chance you could add the Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes and Ultimate Spider- Man cartoons, shown on Disney XD in the US? Many thanks!
Any idea’s of what month Falcon will be coming to Sky Atlantic?
does anyone know when new girl is returning to channel 4? only shown 11 episodes of the first season
Hi is there any news on a second season of almighty johnsons on syfy????
last episode was shown in NZ about a week ago, check out IMDB for air dates but will probs be after lost girl
hi
has comic bool men been picked up by any uk network?
is revolution gonna get shown over here the trailer looks amazing! it starts next season on nbc
Too soon for those announcements
http://www.tv.com/news/cbs-cancels-csi-miami-unforgettable-a-gifted-man-rob-nyc-22-renews-csi-ny-28664/
Any update on Pretty Little Liars? Season 3 starts again June 5th in the US. Also when will New Girl season 1 start again?
Do you know when Rizolli & Iles season 3 will be on Alibi?
Now ringer secret circle and unforgettable have all been canned maybe sky living will start to give supernatural and nikkita a bit of respect that they deserve and not wait nearly 12 months to show them (they have both been renewed by the way) who ever is in charge of programming at sky living should be sacked for being so inept rant over
couldnt agree more
When os Ringer starting in the uk?
It started last September