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Network: CBS.

Episodes: 14 (hour).

Seasons: Two.

TV show dates: July 13, 2018 — June 28, 2019.

Series status: Cancelled.

Performers include: Alex Ferrer (host).

TV show description:

From senior executive producer Susan Zirinsky and executive producers Alex Ferrer and Ted Eccles, the Whistleblower TV show is part of the CBS Entertainment's true-crime programming. Hosted by Attorney Ferrer, a former judge and police officer, the docu-series delves into "David vs. Goliath," stories of everyday people who call out crimes and other dangerous behavior by big corporations.

Each hourlong episode of Whistleblower shines the spotlight on cases in which the average citizens put everything at risk, in order to keep others from being harmed or worse --...

Last summer, the Whistleblower TV show premiered on CBS. While its Nielsen ratings were nothing to write home about, it did manage to best a couple of scripted dramas and escape cancellation. Now that it is back on the Tiffany Network for a second season, can it build up its audience and ensure a return? Will Whistleblower be cancelled or renewed for season three? Stay tuned. *Status update below.

A CBS docu-series, Whistleblower is hosted by attorney Alex Ferrer, a former judge and police officer. The true-crime show delves into “David vs. Goliath,” stories of everyday people who risk it all to call out crimes and other dangerous behavior by greedy corporations.

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Is Alex Ferrar still pursuing the truth? Has the Whistleblower TV show been cancelled or renewed for a second third on CBS? The television vulture is watching all the latest TV cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of Whistleblower, season three. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?

What's This TV Show About?

A CBS true crime show, Whistleblower is hosted by attorney Alex Ferrer, a former judge and police officer. The docu-series delves into “David vs. Goliath,” stories of everyday people who risk it all to call out crimes and other dangerous behavior by greedy corporations. Read More…...

Does the second season of the Whistleblower TV show on CBS get to the truth? As we all know, the Nielsen ratings typically play a big role in determining whether a TV show like Whistleblower is cancelled or renewed for season three. Unfortunately, most of us do not live in Nielsen households. Because many viewers feel frustration when their viewing habits and opinions aren't considered, we'd like to offer you the chance to rate all of the Whistleblower season two episodes here.

A CBS docu-series, Whistleblower is hosted by attorney Alex Ferrer, a former judge and police officer. The true crime program delves into “David vs. Goliath,” stories of everyday people who risk it all to call out crimes and other dangerous behavior by greedy corporations. Read More…...

Hey true crime fans, what do you think of the first season of the Whistleblower TV show on CBS? As we all know, the Nielsen ratings typically play a big role in determining whether a TV show like Whistleblower is cancelled or renewed for season two. Unfortunately, most of us do not live in Nielsen households. Because many viewers feel frustration when their viewing habits and opinions aren't considered, we'd like to offer you the chance to rate all of the Whistleblower season one episodes here. *Status update below.

A CBS docu-series, Whistleblower is hosted by attorney Alex Ferrer, a former judge and police officer. The true crime program delves into “David vs. Goliath,” stories of everyday people who risk it all to call out crimes and other dangerous behavior by greedy corporations.

Read More…...

Vulture Watch

Is Alex Ferrar still on the case? Has the Whistleblower TV show been cancelled or renewed for a second season on CBS? The television vulture is watching all the latest TV cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of Whistleblower, season two. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?

What's This TV Show About?

A CBS true crime show, Whistleblower is hosted by attorney Alex Ferrer, a former judge and police officer. The docu-series delves into “David vs. Goliath,” stories of everyday people who risk it all to call out crimes and other dangerous behavior by greedy corporations.

Read More…...

The big summertime ratings draw on CBS is Big Brother, but they can't air it every night. While they do run a couple of summer scripted series, this year the Tiffany Network has also introduced the Whistleblower TV show as part of its true crime programming. Does it have what it takes to bring people in from the patio and onto the couch? Will Whistleblower be cancelled or renewed for season two? Stay tuned. *Status update below.

A CBS docu-series, Whistleblower is hosted by attorney Alex Ferrer, a former judge and police officer. The true crime show delves into “David vs. Goliath,” stories of everyday people who risk it all to call out crimes and other dangerous behavior by greedy corporations.

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Here’s some very unexpected casting news: Rocker Marilyn Manson has joined The New Pope, HBO’s follow-up to 2017 miniseries The Young Pope, our sister site Variety reports. Also appearing in the new installment is film star Sharon Stone.

Although no character details are available, the network did release photos of both Manson and Stone on set.

As previously reported, the cast also features returning star Jude Law (aka the titular young Pope Pius Xiii) and new addition John Malkovich. (Get a first look at the duo here.)

Holy Father!

Sharon Stone and Marilyn Manson will guest star in #TheNewPope,...

In today’s roundup, TNT released the trailer for the Chris Pine-starrer “I Am the Night,” directed by Patty Jenkins, and HBO set the premiere date for “Random Acts of Flyness.”

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HBO has set the premiere date for the new late-night series “Random Acts of Flyness,” which will debut Aug. 3. at 12 a.m. Et/Pt. The series is written, directed, composed and executive produced by American artist Terence Nance, who also stars in every episode. The show, which mixes documentary-style reporting with musical performances and comedy animation, explores a variety of real-world topics, including patriarchy, white supremacy and sensuality. Guest stars include Whoopi Goldberg, Gillian Jacobs, Ntare Guma Mwine and Adepero Oduye.

Two new true crime series, “Whistleblower” and “Pink Collar Crimes,” will premiere July 13 and July 28 on CBS, respectively. Hosted by Alex Ferrer, “Whistleblower” explores various corporations’ illegal abuse and manipulation of U.S. taxpayers. “Pink Collar...

CBS is riding TV’s true-crime wave, announcing a pair of new series premiering this month. Whistleblower is set to sound off at 8 Pm Friday, July 13, and Pink Collar Crimes will be perpetrated starting at 8 Pm Saturday, July 28.

Produced by CBS News for CBS Television Studios, Whistleblower looks into the real-life David vs. Goliath stories of heroic people who put everything on the line to expose illegal and often dangerous wrongdoing when major corporations rip off U.S. taxpayers. Hosted by attorney Alex Ferrer, a former judge and police officer, each hour introduces cases in which ordinary people step up to do the extraordinary by risking their careers, their families and even their lives to ensure others are not harmed or killed by unchecked, unethical corporate greed. 48 Hours veteran Susan Zirinsky is the senior executive producer, and Alex Ferrer and Ted Eccles are the EPs.

The Pink Collar Crimes logline:...

Long-running court show Judge Alex has been cancelled. The cancellation was confirmed by Stephen Brown, executive VP of programming and development for the Fox Television Stations.

“We would like to thank Alex Ferrer as well as executive producer Kathy Sapp and the entire staff for producing a strong daytime court program,” said Brown in a statement. “Alex’s extensive police, legal and judicial experience combined with his great sense of humor made for compelling daytime television for nearly 10 years.”

Judge Alex debuted on September 12, 2005 and features cases that are presided over by Judge Alex E. Ferrer, a former police officer, lawyer, and Florida judge.

The series is the lowest-rated of the five remaining court shows and will continue airing original episodes through August.

In a statement on his Facebook page, Ferrer said, "It was not my...

Is Michael Lohan a bad boy? Sure, the father of the troubled Lindsay Lohan doesn't have the best public reputation (multiple arrests, yapping to the press about his daughter). But if you were to judge him based on his appearance on "Judge Alex" Bad Boys Week to resolve a contract dispute about a celebrity boxing match, you might not think so.

"They were both actually very polite -- that's the way I like to run my courtroom. I don't like to let people run amok," Judge Alex Ferrer tells Zap2it exclusively of Lohan and Damon Feldman, the celebrity boxing promoter who sued Lohan for dropping out of two matches.

Related: Michael Lohan and Kate Major open up about new baby and Lindsay's legal troubles

Lohan tells Zap2it that he might be considered a bad boy by the public, but "They don't know I'm a minister, they don't know...

Judge Alex Ferrer is one of the most charismatic and recognizable faces in the legal industry due to his incredibly popular syndicated courtroom television show, Judge Alex. Before Alex Ferrer became a judge, he was the youngest police officer in Miami and a successful attorney. In addition to being a liscensed pilot, Judge Alex is also a published author, having written a bench book on closing arguments. In the past few months, there.s been a growing movement, originating on FaceBook, to have Ferrer as a contestant on ABC.s Dancing with the Stars. Earlier this month, Judge Alex took some time out of his busy schedule for an exclusive MediaBlvd interview to discuss his career, some of his craziest cases, and his thoughts on a possible appearance on the next season of Dancing with the Stars!

Judge Alex Ferrer has had his share of odd defendants, but on Tuesday's edition of the 'Judge Alex' show (weekdays, syndicated), he seems to have met one of the least luckiest defendants of all time. The man involved in the case cursed out a police ... Read more

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Talk shows like Bonnie Hunt and Oprah Winfrey may be going away but it looks like the court shows are here to stay. Twentieth Television has announced that Divorce Court and Judge Alex have each been renewed for two more years, taking each through the 2011-12 season.

Divorce Court has had a long history on the small screen, in three incarnations. It ran for 12 years, from 1957 until 1969, and then came back for another seven years beginning in 1985. The current incarnation has been on the air since 1999 and Judge Lynn Toler leads the on-air proceedings.

Comparatively, Judge Alex is a newcomer, having been on the air since 2005. The court cases are presided over by Alex Ferrer, a former police officer, attorney, and Florida judge.

  According to Mediaweek, each court strip is already cleared...

Twentieth Television has renewed syndication mainstays "Divorce Court" and "Judge Alex" for two more years, taking each through the 2011-12 season.

To date, each court strip is cleared in 75% of the country for the 2010-11 season, including all top 15 markets.

"On a daily basis, these court programs have successfully demonstrated how to simultaneously inform and entertain viewers," said Greg Meidel, president of Twentieth Television. "We are thrilled that Alex Ferrer and Lynn Toler will continue to rule over their courtrooms in a fair, trustworthy and thoughtful way."...