The awards show will air Wednesday, January 5, 2011 on CBS, and the ceremony will be hosted by Queen Latifah. Fans cast more than 35 million votes to determine this year’s nominees. Voting for the winners will run now through December 7, 2010, with two exceptions: “Favorite New TV Drama” and “Favorite New TV Comedy” will remain open for voting until the night of the ceremony.

CBS’s The Good Wife is nominated for “Favorite TV Drama”, and the show’s star Julianna Margulies is up for “Favorite TV Drama Actress”. The network is represented three times in the “Favorite TV Comedy” category with How I Met Your Mother, The Big Bang Theory and Two and a Half Men. Jim Parsons (The Big Bang Theory) and Neil Patrick Harris (How I Met Your Mother) are nominated in the “Favorite TV Comedy Actor” category, and Harris’s costar Alyson Hannigan is nominated for “Favorite TV Comedy Actress”. Carrie Underwood got a “Favorite TV Guest Star” nod for her role on How I Met Your Mother. Criminal Minds and NCIS are in the “Favorite TV Crime Drama” category.

In the new “Favorite TV Crime Fighter” category chosen by fans, Mark Harmon (NCIS) and Simon Baker (The Mentalist) made the list of nominees. Another category fans chose was “Favorite TV Family”, and the Harpers from Two and a Half Men got nominated. Speaking of new, several CBS series made the final list for “Favorite New TV Comedy” and “Favorite New TV Drama”. $#*! My Dad Says and Mike & Molly are in the comedy category. Blue Bloods is nominated for new drama along with former CSI: New York executive producer Peter Lenkov’s series Hawaii Five-0 and The Defenders, which is helmed by CSI: Crime Scene Investigation executive producer Carol Mendelsohn.

The full list of nominees is available here, and you can vote for your favorites on the official People’s Choice website.

Source: Twitter.

For more detailed information about the Monday night ratings, visit PI Feedback.

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation will be the first member of the franchise to air its season premiere. The eleventh season of CSI will begin in its usual timeslot on Thursday, September 23 at 9:00pm ET/PT. CSI: NY will launch season seven in its new Friday night timeslot on September 24 at 9:00pm ET/PT. The season nine premiere of CSI: Miami will air over a week after the other CSI series. Like New York, fall brings a new night and time for the Florida spinoff. Horatio and his team will return on Sunday, October 3 at 10:00pm ET/PT.

The series premiere of former CSI: NY executive producer Peter Lenkov‘s new series Hawaii Five-0 will air on Monday, September 20 at 10:00pm ET/PT. Carol Mendelsohn‘s new legal drama The Defenders debuts on Wednesday, September 22 at 10:00pm ET/PT. As CSI Files previously reported, Mendelsohn will do double-duty this season, serving as executive producer for Defenders while continuing to act as executive producer and showrunner for CSI.

For a full list of CBS premiere dates, visit The Futon Critic.

First up, here’s a look at Blue Bloods, which stars Tom Selleck, Donnie Wahlberg, Bridget Moynahan, Will Estes and Len Cariou. The series centers around a family of cops in New York City. It will air on Fridays at 10:00pm ET/PT in the fall, following CSI: New York in its new timeslot at 9:00pm ET/PT.

As CSI Files previously reported, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation showrunner Carol Mendelsohn will serve as executive producer on The Defenders. The legal drama stars Jim Belushi and Jerry O’Connell as defense attorneys in Las Vegas. The series also stars Jurnee Smollett and Tanya Fischer. It will air on Wednesdays at 10:00pm ET/PT in place of the relocated CSI: NY.

Source: Both videos were found on the Los Angeles Times website here and here.

As CSI Files previously reported, former CSI: New York executive producer Peter Lenkov is now helming the remake, which will debut in the fall on Monday nights at 10:00pm ET/PT. The series is taking the place of Miami, which is shifting to Sunday nights. Like the show it is replacing, Five-0 has elements of a procedural drama, but it also injects a lot of character into each episode.

“It’s really going to be character driven, it’s not just going to be procedural,” actor Scott Caan, who plays Detective Danny Williams in the remake, explained to Entertainment Tonight. “You’re going to get the people that like watching CSI for the procedural aspect of it, but it’s also going to be like a movie in the sense of [being] driven by characters.”

“This is kind of an aggressive contemporary continuation of what we knew to be the old show,” Alex O’Loughlin (Moonlight, Three Rivers) added. O’Loughlin is taking on the leading role of Steve McGarrett. “It has the great stuff that the old show had,” he continued. “It has the crimes, the characters and the drive of the show. We have more comedy than the old show. It is a little faster than it was. We have done everything we can to retain the integrity of the old show.”

You can check out a behind-the-scenes video for the series below:

The series will star Alex O’Loughlin (Moonlight, Three Rivers) as Detective Steve McGarrett, Daniel Dae Kim (Lost) as Chin Ho Kelly and Scott Caan as Detective Danny “Danno” Williams. But can fans expect to hear O’Loughlin’s character utter the famous line, “Book ‘em, Danno” on a regular basis? “Of course,” Lenkov promised.

Reiter worked as a prosecutor in Queens, New York for four years before moving to Los Angeles, California to pursue his dreams of writing. “What I loved so much about being a DA was trying cases because there is a fair amount of writing and storytelling involved in that,” Reiter told Deadline Hollywood. He followed in the footsteps of his older brother, Lukas, who previously traded his job as a prosecutor to be a writer in Hollywood.

Reiter penned a Law & Order spec script, and Lukas helped him get his foot in the door. His first job was on the writing staff of the Fox series Skin, which didn’t last long. The cancelled series was produced by Bruckheimer TV, which was then in the process of creating the Big Apple-based spinoff of the CSI franchise. Reiter joined the New York writing team in the show’s first season, and he’s been there ever since.

Even though both of their sons abandoned legal careers to write for TV, Reiter’s parents are supportive. “They had good 3-4 years of being able to tell friends and family that their sons are lawyers,” Reiter said. “And now they’re equally as proud of us finding a successful path in Hollywood.”

The ‘CSI: NY’ showrunner and co-executive producer preview the final two episodes of the season, and Lenkov discusses his new fall show, ‘Hawaii 5-O.’ Spoilers inside!

Big changes are ahead for CSI: NY: the show is moving to Friday nights at 9pm in the fall, and showrunner Peter Lenkov, who has helmed the show for the last several seasons with Pam Veasey, is leaving to run Hawaii 5-O. Lenkov and Co-Executive Producer Zachary Reiter offer a glimpse into the final few episodes of the season, and Lenkov takes a look back at his tenure on the show in this exclusive CSI Files interview.

CSI Files: Can you preview the final two episodes of the season? What’s coming up as season six wraps up?

Zachary Reiter: The penultimate episode, written by Pam Veasey, is an homage to Alfred Hitchcock‘s Rear Window. Anyone who has lived in New York City, or even visited for that matter, has engaged in a bit of voyeurism. It’s inescapable. The window is a portal to the world around you and no matter how mundane the activity, it’s difficult to turn away. The modern equivalent might be Chat Roullete, an arena we intend to tackle next season. As you might expect, Mac (Gary Sinise) is confined to his apartment due to an injury and he succumbs to the allure of the panoply of windows next door. Inevitably he witnesses something suspicious and takes on the role of Jimmy Stewart to Peyton’s Grace Kelly.

The finale showcases the return of Shane Casey (Edward Furlong), a character near and dear to my twisted heart. He’s got unfinished business that dates back to season three and he’s out to exact revenge for something precious he believes was stolen from him. From the moment we met him it was clear Shane had an intricate and unorthodox way of expressing his anger and rage, to put it mildly, and he’s back to his old ways. Danny (Carmine Giovinazzo) and Lindsay (Anna Belknap) find themselves in a precarious situation culminating in a cliffhanger we hope the viewers will be talking about until we return in September. It should be a fun ride.

CSI Files: What was behind the decision to bring characters we haven’t seen in a few seasons, like Peyton Driscoll (Claire Forlani), Reed Garrett (Kyle Gallner) and Shane Casey back to CSI: NY?

Peter Lenkov: First and foremost, we wanted to honor the little universe we created by bringing back characters the audience enjoyed and us writers enjoyed writing for. There’s something about characters returning after some time has passed that make the whole experience feel more real don’t you think?

CSI Files: What brings Peyton back into Mac’s orbit?

Reiter: Well, first of all, the return of Peyton means the return of Claire Forlani. And any opportunity to continue working with her should be taken advantage of. Secondly, it’s not often that a character in the CSI franchise gets to have a love triangle. So when Mac got involved with Aubrey (Madchen Amick) and appeared to have a spark, a moment of genuine happiness, it was incumbent upon us as writers to muddy that up, even if for a brief moment. Claire plays an important role in what Mac witnesses from his window and their disparate opinions on what Mac actually saw make for some interesting scenes.

CSI Files: Mac has been seeing Aubrey Hunter. How will Peyton’s return affect their burgeoning relationship?

Reiter: To be completely honest, that remains to be seen. Gary and Madchen have great chemistry and it would be nice to see Mac begin to peel some of his protective layers if that relationship grows. If we’re fortunate enough to have Madchen and Claire back next season it would be equally nice to see Mac torn between two women who have been able to pierce his guarded exterior and make him believe in love again.

CSI Files: The big cliffhanger this season has been touted as involving the Messer family. Why is Shane targeting Danny?

Reiter: Shane’s motive for targeting Danny dates back to season three as I alluded to earlier. There is one thing above all that Shane values and when he believes, in his pathological mind, that that has been compromised he has to resort to extreme measures to make it right.

CSI Files: Why didn’t Danny report his badge missing after it was stolen? Or after he found out Shane was responsible?

Lenkov: First, according to our advisors, losing your badge isn’t that big a deal… but [it] winding up in the hands of a serial killer is. I think Danny wasn’t accepting it was Casey because he was behind bars. I think what he was doing during the time between was trying to find out who really stole it. I guess as writers we just didn’t want to play the obvious—Mac pissed at Danny for losing his tin.

CSI Files: What was behind the decision to bring Shane Casey back?

Reiter: The decision to bring Shane Casey back had everything to do with the fans. I think he’s been one of the more dynamic, albeit insane, characters we’ve had on the show and it appeared that the fans really enjoyed watching him. He’s a fun character to write, and then when you add Edward Furlong’s charisma and unpredictability, Shane becomes that much more interesting to watch.

CSI Files: Why have Lindsay, Adam (A. J. Buckley) and Sid (Robert Joy) been missing from episodes this season? Will that trend continue into next season?

Reiter: There were contractual issues that precluded us from having Lindsay, Sid and Adam in every episode. Our hope, however, is to resolve that and to see much more of them in the upcoming season. Sid and Adam provide a great deal of humor and levity. I can understand if the fans missed them when they didn’t appear. I know the writers did.

CSI Files: What’s coming up for Stella (Melina Kankaredes) in the final episodes of the season?

Reiter: Stella remains the tough, shrewd, no-nonsense detective. She’s been through the ringer in the past and these final two episodes allow for others in the CSI family to find themselves in the line of fire. The beautiful thing about Stella is she’s exactly the kind of woman and detective you want on your side when trouble knocks on your door. But rest assured, there’s plenty more to learn about Stella in the future.

CSI Files: Stella and Adam had a hot hookup at the beginning of the season, but it’s pretty much been dropped. Why was that, and is there a chance it will be revisited?

Reiter: Never say never, right? Well…. I think never. I’m sure now that I’ve said that we’ll get them back together immediately. My gut is that it was a one-time thing. And it was an interesting choice I think to have them lean on each other in that way after a traumatic event in their lives. It didn’t need to become soap opera-y afterward with all sorts of awkwardness and feelings getting hurt. It just happened. And it’s kind of fun for them and the audience to know that bit of history between them that the others don’t know about.

CSI Files: We just learned in “Redemptio” that Dr. Hawkes (Hill Harper) had a sister. Are there any other skeletons in his closet?

Reiter: There are always skeletons.

CSI Files: Peter, “Redemptio” was your last episode for CSI: NY. What was your inspiration for the episode?

Lenkov: “Snow Day”. Ever since I wrote that episode I wanted to write an action episode for Hill. The little bit of action he did in “Snow Day” told me he was capable of so much more. Hill was super awesome in 619.

CSI Files: You’re leaving CSI: NY to head up Hawaii Five-O. Was it a difficult decision?

Lenkov: Hardest decision of my career. I love CSI:NY, the cast, the crew, the fans… I feel like I’m leaving home again. First time was Montreal for Los Angeles. Now it’s NY for Hawaii.

CSI Files: Looking back over the seasons you’ve been on the show, is there an episode or an arc you’re most proud of?

Lenkov: “Yarzheit” and Ed Asner‘s Emmy nomination. That episode was very personal for me. One I wanted to write for years. And best perk was Ed and I became friends and we have dinner now every few months.

CSI Files: Is there anything you didn’t get a chance to do that you wish you had?

Lenkov: Write more episodes. Thank the crew more often.

CSI Files: What do you think sets CSI: NY apart from the two elder CSI shows?

Lenkov: Character. I think we spend a lot of time developing our people. But you should know, I am a huge fan of the entire franchise, so I don’t have a favorite. Well, maybe NY edges them out…

CSI Files: You’re moving on to Hawaii Five-O. What drew you to that project?

Lenkov: It was my father’s favorite show.

CSI Files: What kinds of things can audiences expect from Hawaii Five-O?

Lenkov: The three “C’s” — Character, Crime & Comedy.

CSI Files: Do you have any hopes for what direction CSI: NY will go in from here on?

Lenkov: I do… and from what I’ve heard is happening… sounds like it’ll exceed my expectations. I’m excited to watch… Is it Fall yet?

CSI Files: Zach, have there been any discussions about season seven? In general, can you hint at what’s ahead?

Reiter: We’ve started breaking a few stories… nothing that I can hint at right now. It’s too early and I don’t want to promise anything that we ultimately don’t deliver. But as always we will be looking to explore more with each character while finding new and interesting ways to spin uniquely New York stories.

CSI Files: You’ll be taking over some of Peter’s duties next season. What direction are you hoping to take the show in?

Reiter: Make no mistake about it, there is only one showrunner here and that’s Pam Veasey. And she’s an amazing person to work for and with. As was Peter Lenkov who will be sorely missed as he heads off to run Hawaii Five-O. I’m looking forward to season seven and yet another great ride.

The moves are part of a big scheduling shakeup on CBS. The network cancelled seven series: Ghost Whisperer, Numb3rs, Cold Case, Accidentally on Purpose, Miami Medical, The New Adventures of Old Christine and Gary Unmarried. In addition to reshuffling the returning shows, CBS is adding five new series to the fall schedule. $#*! My Dad Says is a new comedy based on a Twitter feed, and the series will star William Shatner. The other new comedy being added to the network in the fall is Mike & Molly, which is about a man and woman in Chicago who meet and fall in love with each other at an Overeaters Anonymous meeting.

On the drama side of things, CBS has picked up the Hawaii Five-0 remake helmed by CSI: New York executive producer Peter Lenkov. The network also picked up The Defenders, a comedy/drama about two Las Vegas defense attorneys starring Jim Belushi and Jerry O’Connell. CSI executive producer Carol Mendelsohn will be one of the EPs of the new series. The fifth and final new show added to the CBS schedule in the fall is Blue Bloods, a cop drama about three generations of NYPD police officers. The cast includes Tom Selleck and Donnie Wahlberg. CBS has also picked up the as-yet-unnamed Criminal Minds spinoff starring Forest Whitaker, which will make its debut at midseason.

The new CBS schedule is as follows: starting out the week on Monday nights at 8:00pm ET/PT, CBS will air returning half-hour comedies How I Met Your Mother, Rules of Engagement and Two and a Half Men. Mike & Molly will debut at 9:30pm ET/PT, followed by Hawaii Five-0 in CSI: Miami‘s old 10:00pm ET/PT timeslot. The Tuesday night schedule will stay the same, with NCIS, NCIS: Los Angeles and The Good Wife airing from 8:00pm-11:00pm ET/PT.

Wednesday will experience significant shakeups in addition to CSI: NY‘s shift away from the night. Criminal Minds will continue to air at 9:00pm ET/PT, but Survivor will be moved to Wednesdays at 8:00pm ET/PT, and new series The Defenders takes CSI: NY‘s 10:00pm ET/PT spot. The pairing of CSI and The Mentalist will remain the same on Thursday nights from 9:00pm-11:00pm, but the network will try out a new hour of comedy at 8:00pm ET/PT. Smash hit Big Bang Theory will start the night, followed by $#*! My Dad Says.

CSI: NY has been moved to Friday nights. It will take over the 9:00pm ET/PT timeslot previously occupied by returning series Medium. Medium has moved ahead to 8:00pm ET/PT in the spot vacated by Ghost Whisperer. Rounding out the night at 10:00pm ET/PT is the new series Blue Bloods.

CSI: Miami will stay at 10:00pm ET/PT when it moves to Sunday nights. It will air after The Amazing Race at 8:00pm ET/PT and Undercover Boss at 9:00pm ET/PT. For clarity, you can see the full schedule listed by night and time below. All times are ET/PT, and the CSI franchise is bolded to make the shows easy to locate:

Monday:

8:00-8:30pm How I Met Your Mother
8:30-9:00pm Rules of Engagement
9:00-9:30pm Two and a Half Men
9:30-10:00pm Mike & Molly (new series)
10:00-11:00pm Hawaii Five-0 (new series)

Tuesday:

8:00-9:00pm NCIS
9:00-10:00pm NCIS: Los Angeles
10:00-11:00pm The Good Wife

Wednesday:

8:00-9:00pm Survivor (new night and time)
9:00-10:00pm Criminal Minds
10:00-11:00pm The Defenders (new series)

Thursday:

8:00-8:30pm The Big Bang Theory (new night and time)
8:30-9:00pm $#*! My Dad Says (new series)
9:00-10:00pm CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
10:00-11:00pm The Mentalist

Friday:

8:00-9:00pm Medium (new time)
9:00-10:00pm CSI: New York (new night and time)
10:00-11:00pm Blue Bloods (new series)

Saturday:

8:00-9:00pm Crimetime Saturday
9:00-10:00pm Crimetime Saturday
10:00-11:00pm 48 Hours Mystery

Sunday:

7:00-8:00pm 60 MINUTES
8:00-9:00pm The Amazing Race
9:00-10:00pm Undercover Boss
10:00-11:00pm CSI: Miami (new night and time)

Sources: The Futon Critic and TVGuide.com. Thanks to Destiny from TalkCSI.