Shuffle the Deck

Five weeks into the season, the broadcasters are moving their programming pawns. A few low-rated shows have been tossed, while others get a second chance. There's more changes to come, but here is an early look.

Destination: Tuesdays at 9 p.m., Nov. 16

Why: The Emmy-winning reality show is red-hot and belongs midweek rather then banished to Saturday night.

Destination: Off the air

Why: ABC struggles to find a good lead-in to Monday Night Football, but billionaire Mark Cuban's low-rated Apprentice clone wasn't the right call.

Destination: Saturdays at 8 p.m., Nov. 6

Why: One of CBS's few soft spots this fall, the sappy baseball drama isn't enough of a draw for a weeknight.

Destination: Off the schedule, at least through November sweeps

Why: The ratings-challenged cop drama didn't have fire power to compete with ABC's Lost. No death certificate just yet, though NBC says production will continue on new episodes.

Destination: Wednesdays at 9 p.m.

Why: Critics love the smart drama, but viewers have been tempted by other Sunday offerings. Wednesday night competition for young viewers is less ferocious, and Smallville is a solid lead-in.

Destination: Wednesdays at 8 p.m., Hawaii's old slot

Why: After a strong start, the Heather Locklear and Blair Underwood airport drama faltered against mighty foes CSI: Miami on CBS and ABC's Monday Night Football. If LAX doesn't work here, expect it to be grounded.

Destination: Mondays at 8 p.m., Nov. 8

Why: Replacing The Benefactor, this new four-part reality show is a hipper version of Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous.

Destination: Sundays at 9 p.m., Oct. 31

Why: So far, the teen soap's ratings have been soft, but pairing it with popular drama Charmed could help. A small nod of confidence: The WB is ordering four more scripts.

Destination: Mondays at 9 p.m., Nov. 8

Why: NBC is tossing up reality on this competitive night. The twist here: A sweet girl has to convince her family that she has won the lottery and become a spoiled brat.