In addition to returning shows United States of Tara, Nurse Jackie, Weeds and Dexter, Showtime is readying The Borgias (a period drama starring Jeremy Irons), Episodes (A BBC co-produced comedy with Matt LeBlanc playing himself) and another middle-aged actress vehicle, The Big C (a cancer comedy starring Laura Linney).

FORBES: Showtime Takes On Cancer, Comedy and Leno

Other shows returning to BBC One this year include hairdressing drama Cutting It and the spy drama Spooks.

BBC: Tamzin Outhwaite in Final Demand

Only one of the net's three new scripted shows, The Game, is returning for a second season.

FORBES: CW's Sophomore Year