13-episode

Bernero was brought in because ABC Studios and CBS TV Studios, which produce both shows, felt the 13-episode off-shoot needed more direction from him, according to Variety.

Showrunner Exits Criminal Minds Spin-off 2010

Sons of Anarchy has been renewed for a 13-episode fourth season, FX announced Thursday.

FX Renews Sons of Anarchy for Fourth Season 2010

In 2009, NBC ordered two more 13-episode seasons under the same arrangement.

Friday Night Lights Gets NBC Premiere Date 2011

Production on the 13-episode second season began last month.

AMC to Air Sneak Peek of The Walking Dead During Breaking Bad Premiere 2011

With a first-episode budget of around $16 million, some of which will go towards sets that will be reused during the 13-episode first season, "Terra Nova" represents an expensive gamble for Fox.

Fox to Reintroduce Previously Delayed 'Terra Nova' Amy Chozick 2011

Ricky Gervais will voice the lead character in a 13-episode animated cable comedy series based on his life early next year.

HBO Renews “The Ricky Gervais Show” For Second Season 2009

The 13-episode series begins playing in May and runs through August.

Get hitched on MySpace 2009

The gritty police drama debuted as a midseason replacement on NBC in 2009 and earned a 13-episode renewal for Season 2.

Southland Takes Advantage of Full Season with "More Refined" Storytelling 2011

Production on the 13-episode season is only halfway done and thus far has been hookup-free.

Covert Affairs' Chris Gorham: It's Not the Right Time for Auggie and Annie 2011

Meanwhile, as expected, Chuck will be back for a 13-episode fifth and final season.

NBC Picks Up Four Comedies, Renews Chuck for Fifth and Final Season 2011