It’s been a whole month, so it’s time for another Presidential address, which will air Wednesday April 29 at 8/7c. This time slot works out a lot better than the previous Tuesday ones, as there’s really not much on during that time. Here’s how it will impact the networks:
ABC will delay the 1 hour Scrubs season finale until Wednesday May 5.
NBC airs reruns of Law & Order: SVU in that time frame, so they will just not air a rerun for the week.
CBS has decided to get as complicated with its schedule as possible. Rules of Engagement and The New Adventures of Old Christine will air on Wednesday May 13. The CSI: NY season finale will air on Thursday May 14 after CSI. The New Adventures of Old Christine and Gary Unmarried season finales have moved to Wednesday May 20. The Criminal Minds season finale will air Wednesday May 20 from 9-11. Harper’s Island, which it would seem is essentially dead, will move to Saturdays as of May 2.
Fox has declined the President’s request for air time, as the networks grow increasingly frustrated losing millions of dollars during a recession each time. Lie to Me will air at its regularly scheduled time. Fox will direct interested viewers to its sister networks Fox News Network and Fox Business Channel, which will air the address.
The CW does not air these events and will air its regularly scheduled programming, America’s Next Top Model.