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Midseason TV 2012: Previews Of 'American Idol,' '30 Rock,' 'Bachelor' And More Returning Shows (PHOTOS)

Posted: 12/28/11 05:05 AM ET

It's the second most wonderful time of the year for TV fans: Midseason premieres! The networks are rolling out new offerings to replace failed new shows, sometimes with even newer shows, other times with old favorites that have been gone for far too long. We're talking to you, "30 Rock" and "Mad Men."

Besides Liz Lemon and Don Draper's returns, there are new seasons of reality offerings like "American Idol" and "The Bachelor" and critical darlings like, "Cougar Town" (we hope) and "Southland."

What's Liz been up to since last May? Who's that elder cougar going after the new "Bachelor" Ben Flajnik? Find out the answers to those questions and many more below.


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What's New: Apparently, the maximum age of contestants for "The Bachelor" has been upped. Fans have been buzzing since the first promo for Season 16 of "The Bachelor" revealed Sheryl, a grandmother joins the ranks of ladies looking to charm 29-year-old winemaker Ben Flajnik in Season 16. Besides the curious presence of Grandma Sheryl, this season premiere of the bachelor is chock-full of drama, kisses and tears.

Season 16 premieres Mon., Jan. 2, 8 p.m. EST on ABC
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It's the second most wonderful time of the year for TV fans: Midseason premieres! The networks are rolling out new offerings to replace failed new shows, sometimes with even newer shows, other times w...
It's the second most wonderful time of the year for TV fans: Midseason premieres! The networks are rolling out new offerings to replace failed new shows, sometimes with even newer shows, other times w...
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