The multiyear deal is between the NBC Universal channel and syndicator Twentieth Television. Twentieth also has a separate arrangement with an NBCU network, to bring ABC's "Modern Family" comedy to USA.
Both shows will become regulars on the respective networks' schedules -- through exclusive cable deals -- in 2013.
Oxygen said "Glee" will debut with a cable-staple marathon of episodes from season two -- the show is entering its third -- over a weekend in January. The reality series will debut in June on the heels of the third season's conclusion on Fox.
Twentieth executive Steve MacDonald referred to the syndication-plus-new series arrangement with Oxygen as a move that "extends" the brand with its loyal and growing audience.
Sources say the deals were negotiated directly with the cable networks, both of whom are NBCU-owned and soon to be Comcast-owned.
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