• Broadcasting & Cable, Tuesday, January 8, 2008 11:30 AM

"Dexter," one of cable net Showtime's most popular shows, will make its debut on CBS next month, the first time a full season of a cable program jumps to network television. CBS will air the whole run -- albeit heavily edited -- on consecutive Sundays. The move is a direct result of the writer's strike, which has left the nets scrambling for ways to fill airtime.

"We're excited to work with our corporate cousins at Showtime on this unique programming opportunity," says Nina Tassler, president of CBS Entertainment. "Dexter is a high-quality, compelling series that will be new and original programming for most CBS viewers. It's also a great match with our existing lineup, affording us the opportunity to promote this critically decorated series in CBS' top-rated crime dramas."

The show follows a Miami forensics expert who kills murderers that escape more traditional justice.

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