With the writers strike now over, CBS has announced the return of original episodes of its comedy and drama series. Here is the line-up (listed by show, anticipated return date, # of new episodes expected):
“How I Met Your Mother,” March 17, 9
“The Big Bang Theory,” March 17, 9
“Two and a Half Men,” March 17, 9
“CSI: Miami,” March 24, 8
“Cold Case,” March 30, 5
“Criminal Minds,” April 2, 7
“CSI: NY,” April 2, 7
“CSI,” April 3, 6
“Without a Trace,” April 3, 6
“Ghost Whisperer,” April 4, 6
“Numb3rs,” April 4, 6
“NCIS,” April 8, 7
“Moonlight,” April 11, 4
“Rules of Engagement,” April 14, 6
“Shark,” TBA, 4