‘Reaper’ Scores New Improved Premiere Date

The CW just released the press announcement today: Reaper will return to the tube for its sophomore season a whole two weeks sooner than previously stated, which means it will premiere on Tuesday, March 3rd, at 8pm EST instead of March 17th at 9pm.

Equally nice as the closer premiere date and earlier time slot is the network’s claim that Reaper’s 13 second-season episodes will air consecutively, all the way up to the season finale on May 26. That means no repeats, in case you were wondering. Now join me in a very loud and appreciative “Thank you!”

Here’s what the network had to say about the change, which is just one of several slot switches that affect three series:

The CW Network is making a few changes to its midseason schedule: Beginning Tuesday, March 3, freshman drama 90210 moves to a new 9:00-10:00 p.m. ET timeslot on Tuesday nights, with encore episodes through March 24. Eight consecutive original episodes will air from March 31 through the season finale on May 19.

The second-season premiere date of the devilish dramedy REAPER moves up to Tuesday, March 3 (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET). All 13 original episodes will air consecutively through the season finale on May 26.

Finally, the season finale of the critically acclaimed freshman drama PRIVILEGED will air on Tuesday, February 24 (9:00-10:00p.m. ET). Encore episodes of PRIVILEGED will continue to air on Wednesdays (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) from January 28 through February 18. As previously announced, AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL will premiere on Wednesday, February 25 (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET).

Sounds like great news to me!

Reaper will air Tuesdays on The CW at 8pm EST.