ION Acquires 'Numb3rs'
Network adds all six seasons of CBS procedural to 2012-13 lineup
By Lindsay Rubino -- Broadcasting & Cable, 8/7/2012 9:30:15 AM
ION Television has acquired the off-net rights to all six seasons of CBS' Numb3rs, the network announced Tuesday.The procedural drama, which originally aired on CBS and ran until 2010, will premiere on ION during the 2012-13 season, joining the network's "Positively Entertaining" lineup of series that includes its original Flashpoint and the acquired Criminal Minds, Cold Case and Leverage.
"Numb3rs has a proven track record and features a strong cast with storylines that will resonate with our ION audience," said Brandon Burgess, CEO, ION Media Networks. "The series aligns perfectly with our general entertainment schedule and is a natural next step in our syndicated series expansion strategy."
The acquisition follows ION's recent announcement of an original weekly WWE series, WWE Main Event, which will premiere in the fall.
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